The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially released the CBSE Group A, B, C Tier-I Answer Key 2026 on its recruitment portal. Candidates who appeared in the Tier-I examination held on 31 January 2026 and 01 February 2026 can now download their answer key, response sheet, and question paper by logging into the official website.
The recruitment process is being conducted under Advt No. CBSE/Rectt. Cell/14(88)/2025 for various Group A, B, and C posts. Applicants who successfully submitted the online form before 27 December 2025 can check their answer key using their Enrollment Number, Registration Number, or Date of Birth
CBSE Group A, B, C Tier-I Answer Key 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
| Advertisement No. | CBSE/Rectt. Cell/14(88)/2025 |
| Post Name | Group A, B & C Various Posts |
| Total Vacancies | 124 Posts |
| Tier-I Exam Date | 31 January 2026 – 01 February 2026 |
| Answer Key Release Date | 12 February 2026 |
| Mode of Availability | Online |
| Official Website | cbse.gov.in |
Candidates are advised to regularly visit the official CBSE recruitment portal for the latest updates regarding result declaration and further stages.
Important Dates
- Online Apply Start Date: 02 December 2025
- Last Date to Apply: 27 December 2025
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 27 December 2025
- Exam City Details Release: 17 January 2026
- Admit Card Release: 28 January 2026
- Tier-I Exam Date: 31 January 2026 – 01 February 2026
- CBSE Tier-I Answer Key 2026: 12 February 2026 (Available Now)
- Result Date: To Be Announced
Application Fee
For Group A Posts
- General / EWS / OBC: ₹ 1750/-
For Group B & C Posts
- General / EWS / OBC: ₹ 1050/-
For Reserved Categories
- SC / ST / PH: ₹ 250/-
- All Female Candidates: ₹ 250/-
Payment Mode (Online)
- Debit Card
- Credit Card
- Internet Banking
- IMPS
- Cash Card / Mobile Wallet
Age Limit (As on 22 December 2025)
- Assistant Secretary: 18–35 Years
- Assistant Professor / Assistant Director: 18–30 Years
- Accounts Officer: 18–35 Years
- Superintendent: 18–30 Years
- Junior Translation Officer: 18–30 Years
- Junior Accountant: 18–27 Years
- Junior Assistant: 18–27 Years
Age relaxation is applicable as per CBSE recruitment rules.
CBSE Group A, B, C Vacancy Details 2025
| Post Name | Number of Posts |
| Assistant Secretary | 08 |
| Assistant Professor & Assistant Director (Academics) | 12 |
| Assistant Professor & Assistant Director (Training) | 08 |
| Assistant Professor & Assistant Director (Skill Education) | 07 |
| Accounts Officer | 02 |
| Superintendent | 27 |
| Junior Translation Officer | 09 |
| Junior Accountant | 16 |
| Junior Assistant | 35 |
| Total | 124 Posts |
Eligibility Criteria
Assistant Secretary
Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university.
Assistant Professor / Assistant Director
Postgraduate (PG) Degree with minimum 55% marks. Relaxation applicable for reserved categories.
Accounts Officer
Bachelor’s/PG Degree in Economics, Commerce, Accounts, Finance, Business Studies, or Cost Accounting OR MBA (Finance), CA, ICWA.
Superintendent
Bachelor’s Degree with computer knowledge and typing speed of 35 WPM (English) or 30 WPM (Hindi).
Junior Translation Officer
Postgraduate Degree in Hindi or English.
Junior Accountant
12th pass with Commerce-related subjects + typing speed of 35 WPM (English) or 30 WPM (Hindi).
Junior Assistant
12th pass with typing speed of 35 WPM (English) or 30 WPM (Hindi).
How To Download CBSE Group A, B, C Tier-I Answer Key 2026
Follow the steps below to check your CBSE Tier-I answer key:
- Visit the official CBSE recruitment website.
- Navigate to the “Recruitment / Direct Recruitment Quota Examination (DRQ) 2026” section.
- Click on the link titled CBSE Group A, B, C Tier-I Answer Key 2026.
- Enter your Registration Number/Roll Number and Date of Birth.
- Submit the details to log in.
- View your answer key and response sheet.
- Download and print the answer key PDF for future reference.
Candidates should verify all answers carefully and raise objections (if allowed) within the specified time period.
CBSE Group A, B, C Selection Process
The recruitment process includes:
- Tier-I Written Examination
- Tier-II Written Examination
- Interview (For Group A Posts)
- Typing Test (If Applicable)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Final selection will be based on performance in the required stages as per post.
Important Links
- Download Tier-I Answer Key – Available Now
- Check Official Answer Key Notice: Click Here
- Download Admit Card: Click Here
- Check Exam City Details: Click Here
- Apply Online Link: Click Here
- Official Notification PDF: Click Here
- CBSE Official Website: Click Here
CBSE Group A, B, C Tier-I Answer Key 2026 – FAQs
When was the CBSE Group A, B, C Tier-I Answer Key 2026 released?
The Tier-I answer key was released on 12 February 2026.
How can I download the CBSE Tier-I answer key?
You can download the answer key by logging in with your registration number and date of birth on the official website.
What details are required to check the answer key?
Candidates need their Registration Number/Roll Number and Date of Birth.
Is there any objection facility available?
Yes, candidates can raise objections within the time window specified by CBSE.
What is the official website of CBSE recruitment?
The official website is cbse.gov.in.
