CBSE DRQ Recruitment 2026: Group A, B, C Tier-1 Answer Key & OMR Sheet Released – Check Now!
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially released the Provisional Answer Key and scanned OMR Answer Sheets for the Direct Recruitment Quota (DRQ) 2026 Tier-1 examination. This recruitment drive aims to fill 124 vacancies across various Group A, B, and C posts.
Candidates who appeared for the exam on January 31 and February 1, 2026, can now verify their responses and calculate their estimated scores.
📊 CBSE DRQ 2026: Key Exam Details
| Organization | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
| Exam Name | Direct Recruitment Quota (DRQ) Tier-1 |
| Total Vacancies | 124 Posts (Group A, B, & C) |
| Answer Key Release Date | February 11, 2026 |
| Objection Window | February 12 to February 14, 2026 |
| Official Website | cbse.gov.in |
🎓 Selection Process & Next Stages
The selection journey for these prestigious Govt Jobs 2026 varies depending on the Group level:
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Group A (Assistant Secretary, etc.): Tier-1 (Screening) → Tier-2 (Descriptive) → Interview.
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Group B (Superintendent, etc.): Tier-1 → Tier-2 (where applicable) → Document Verification.
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Group C (Junior Assistant, etc.): Tier-1 → Skill Test/Typing Test → Document Verification.
Note: The Tier-1 exam is an objective-type MCQ screening test. Clearing this stage is mandatory to progress to the Tier-2 or Skill Test rounds.
📥 How to Download Answer Key & Raise Objections
Candidates must act quickly, as the objection window is short. Follow these steps:
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Direct Login: Visit the official portal at cbseit.in/cbse/2026/drqkey/.
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Credentials: Enter your Roll Number and Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY).
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Download: View and save the scanned image of your OMR Sheet and the Provisional Answer Key.
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Challenge Answer(s): If you find a discrepancy:
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Click on the “Challenge Answer Key” link.
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Select the Question ID and provide valid documentary evidence (e.g., NCERT references).
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Pay a non-refundable fee of ₹1,000 per question challenged.
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Deadline: Objections must be submitted by February 14, 2026 (11:59 PM).
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