The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially released the Exam City Intimation Slip for the Direct Recruitment Quota Examination 2026 (DRQ2026). Candidates can now check their allotted city and shift timings before the release of the final admit cards.
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | December 2, 2025 |
| Online Application Period | December 2 – December 27, 2025 |
| Exam City Intimation Slip | January 16, 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | 4th Week of January 2026 |
| Tier-I Exam Date | January 31 & February 1, 2026 |
💰 Application Fees
The fees paid during the application phase were as follows:
- Group A (Gen/OBC/EWS): ₹1750
- Group B & C (Gen/OBC/EWS): ₹1050
- SC / ST / PwBD / ESM / Female Candidates: ₹250
- Payment Mode: Online (Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking)
📊 Vacancy Details & Eligibility
A total of 124 vacancies are available across various non-teaching categories.
| Post Name | Total Posts | Group | Eligibility (Short) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Secretary | 08 | A | Bachelor’s Degree in any stream |
| Assistant Professor & AD | 27 | A | PG Degree (55% marks) in relevant field |
| Accounts Officer | 02 | A | Degree in Commerce/Accounts/Finance or MBA |
| Superintendent | 27 | B | Bachelor’s Degree + Computer/Typing Knowledge |
| Jr. Translation Officer | 09 | B | PG Degree in Hindi/English |
| Junior Accountant | 16 | C | 12th Pass with Accountancy/Commerce + Typing |
| Junior Assistant | 35 | C | 12th Pass + Typing (35 WPM Eng / 30 WPM Hindi) |
📝 Exam Pattern & Syllabus
The Tier-I exam is a Computer Based Test (CBT) or OMR-based objective examination.
- Total Questions: 100
- Total Marks: 300 (3 Marks per correct answer)
- Negative Marking: -1 Mark for each wrong answer
- Duration: 2 Hours
Syllabus Highlights:
- General Awareness: Current Affairs, History, Geography, School Education system.
- Reasoning & Maths: Analytical reasoning, Number systems, Algebra, Statistics.
- Language: General Hindi and English (Grammar and Comprehension).
- Computer Knowledge: MS Office, Internet, Networking, and Cyber Security.
- CBSE Awareness: Knowledge about CBSE administration and educational policies.
📍 How to Check Exam City Details
- Visit the official website: www.cbse.gov.in.
- Navigate to the Recruitment section.
- Click on the link “Login to Application Portal for Exam City Intimation (DRQ2026)”.
- Enter your Application Number and Date of Birth.
- Download and save your city intimation slip for travel planning.
⚠️ Disclaimer
Official Notification Reference: All details provided here are based on the official CBSE Recruitment Notifications (No:CBSE/Rectt.Cell/14(88)/2025). Candidates are strictly advised to refer to the official portal www.cbse.gov.in for the most accurate and updated information. This website is not responsible for any inadvertent errors in the data published.