CBSE Junior Assistant Recruitment under the Board’s Direct Recruitment 2025-26 (DRQ2026) offered 35 Junior Assistant posts at Pay Level 2, along with 89 other Group A, B and C posts. This guide explains eligibility, fee, exam pattern and the current status, using only the official CBSE notices.
Rewritten and re-verified on 29 October 2026 using the official notice.
The online window ran from 02.12.2025 to 22.12.2025. Therefore, fresh applications are closed for this cycle. However, the details below show exactly what the next CBSE cycle is likely to ask for, so you can start preparing now.
CBSE Junior Assistant Recruitment 2025-26: Overview
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting body | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
| Recruitment name | Direct Recruitment 2025-26 (DRQ2026) |
| Junior Assistant posts | 35 (Post code 09/25) |
| Total posts (all codes) | 124 (tentative, may change) |
| Pay level (Junior Assistant) | Level 2 (7th CPC) |
| Minimum qualification | 12th pass + typing speed |
| Selection | Tier 1, Tier 2 and Skill (typing) Test |
| Official website | cbse.gov.in |
Important Dates
The table lists dates exactly as they appear in the official notices on the CBSE recruitment page.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Vacancy notification and detailed advertisement | 02.12.2025 |
| Online application window (as first notified) | 02.12.2025 to 22.12.2025 |
| Public notice on extension of last date | 22.12.2025 |
| Tier 1 exam schedule notice | 30.12.2025 |
| Tier 1 admit card notice | 28.01.2026 |
| Tier 1 result notice | 02.03.2026 |
| Tier 2 exam notice | 07.03.2026 |
| Tier 2 result notice | 15.05.2026 |
| Skill Test admit card notice | 08.07.2026 |
| Superintendent reserve panel result | 24.09.2026 |
Application Fee
CBSE charges an application fee plus a processing fee. Group B and Group C posts follow the same structure.
- UR / OBC / EWS: Rs 800 application fee + Rs 250 processing fee = Rs 1,050
- SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen / Women: Rs 250 processing fee only
- Board’s regular employees: Nil
The fee is non-refundable. Moreover, you must apply and pay separately for each post.
Age Limit (as on 22.12.2025)
The crucial date for age was 22.12.2025. The upper limits for the main ministerial posts were:
- Junior Assistant (09/25): maximum 27 years
- Junior Accountant (08/25): maximum 27 years
- Superintendent (06/25): maximum 30 years
Age relaxation
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC (NCL, Central list): 3 years
- Women: 10 years
- PwBD (UR): 10 years; PwBD (OBC): 13 years; PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years
- Board’s regular employees: no age bar
Vacancy Details
CBSE notified 124 posts across nine post codes. The Board clearly stated that these numbers are tentative.
| Code | Post | Pay Level | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/25 | Assistant Secretary | 10 | 8 |
| 02/25 | Asst. Professor & Asst. Director (Academics) | 10 | 12 |
| 03/25 | Asst. Professor & Asst. Director (Training) | 10 | 8 |
| 04/25 | Asst. Professor & Asst. Director (Skill Education) | 10 | 7 |
| 05/25 | Accounts Officer | 10 | 2 |
| 06/25 | Superintendent | 6 | 27 |
| 07/25 | Junior Translation Officer | 6 | 9 |
| 08/25 | Junior Accountant | 2 | 16 |
| 09/25 | Junior Assistant | 2 | 35 |
| Total | 124 | ||
Eligibility for CBSE Junior Assistant and Related Posts
- Junior Assistant: 12th class or equivalent from a recognised Board, plus typing at 35 wpm in English or 30 wpm in Hindi on computer.
- Junior Accountant: 12th class with Accountancy, Business Studies, Economics, Commerce, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Business Administration, Taxation or Cost Accounting as one subject, plus the same typing speed.
- Superintendent: Bachelor’s degree, working knowledge of computers (Windows, MS Office, databases, Internet) and the same typing speed.
Selection Process and Exam Pattern
Selection had three stages. First, a bunched Tier 1 objective test. Next, a post-specific Tier 2. Finally, a qualifying Skill Test.
Tier 1 (common for Junior Assistant and Junior Accountant)
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Current Affairs / General Awareness | 20 | 60 |
| Reasoning (GMAT type) | 20 | 60 |
| Arithmetic / Data Interpretation | 20 | 60 |
| Hindi Comprehension | 10 | 30 |
| English Comprehension | 10 | 30 |
| Basic Computer Proficiency | 20 | 60 |
| Total (2 hours, OMR) | 100 | 300 |
Each correct answer earns 3 marks, and each wrong answer costs 1 mark. Unanswered questions get zero.
Tier 2 for Junior Assistant (descriptive, 2 hours 15 minutes)
- Essay writing, 200–250 words, Hindi or English: 50 marks
- Application / letter writing, 150–200 words, Hindi or English: 50 marks
- Precis writing (English only), 2 questions: 50 marks
Shortlisting and cut-off rules
- Tier 1 to Tier 2: 1:10 ratio. Tier 2 to Skill Test: 1:5 ratio.
- A minimum of 30% of maximum marks is required in each tier.
- Cut-off for OBC/EWS is up to 5% below UR; for SC/ST/PwBD, up to 10% below UR.
- The typing Skill Test is qualifying only.
Salary
The official notice places Junior Assistant and Junior Accountant at Pay Level 2, Superintendent at Pay Level 6 and Group A posts at Pay Level 10 of the 7th CPC pay matrix. Allowances apply as per Central Government rules.
How to Check CBSE Recruitment Notices Step by Step
- Open the official CBSE recruitment page.
- Look under “Notice / Announcements” for the latest DRQ2026 entries.
- Click the notice you need, such as a result, reserve panel or admit card notice.
- Download the PDF and search for your roll number with Ctrl+F.
- For a new cycle, read the detailed advertisement fully before you register.
- During applications, pay online and save the e-Receipt and form printout.
CBSE also runs CTET. If you are preparing for teaching jobs too, see our CTET Admit Card 2026 guide and the CTET Answer Key update.
Important Links
| Link | Official source |
|---|---|
| CBSE recruitment notices | Open |
| Vacancy notification (02.12.2025) | Download PDF |
| Detailed advertisement (02.12.2025) | Download PDF |
| Tier 2 result notice (15.05.2026) | Download PDF |
| Skill Test admit card notice (08.07.2026) | Download PDF |
| Recruitment archive | Open |
FAQs on CBSE Junior Assistant Recruitment
Is CBSE Junior Assistant recruitment open now?
No. The DRQ2026 online window opened on 02.12.2025. Since then, CBSE has issued the Tier 1 and Tier 2 result notices and the Skill Test admit card notice. Watch the official recruitment page for the next notification.
What is the qualification for CBSE Junior Assistant?
You need 12th pass from a recognised Board. In addition, you must type 35 wpm in English or 30 wpm in Hindi on a computer.
What is the age limit for CBSE Junior Assistant?
The maximum age was 27 years as on 22.12.2025. SC/ST get 5 years, OBC (NCL) 3 years and women 10 years of relaxation.
Is there negative marking in the CBSE Tier 1 exam?
Yes. Each correct answer gives 3 marks, and each wrong answer deducts 1 mark.
What is the salary level of CBSE Junior Assistant?
Junior Assistant is a Group C post at Pay Level 2 of the 7th CPC pay matrix, as stated in the official notification.
Sources
- CBSE, Notice / Announcements (Recruitment page), cbse.gov.in – dates of all DRQ2026 notices.
- CBSE, Vacancy Notification dated 02.12.2025 – posts, pay levels, category-wise vacancies, application window.
- CBSE, Detailed Advertisement for Direct Recruitment dated 02.12.2025 – eligibility, age, fee, exam scheme and selection rules.
Disclaimer: Always confirm details on the official website before applying.