CBSE Group A, B, C Tier 2 Exam Date 2026 Out: Check Full Schedule Here
CBSE Tier 2 Exam Date 2026: The CBSE has released the Tier II exam schedule for Group A, B, and C recruitment (DRQ2026). After the Tier-I results declared on March 2, 2026, the second phase will take place on April 18, 19, 25, and 26, 2026. Candidates can check specific session timings for various posts at cbse.gov.in
CBSE Exam Date 2026: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the exam schedule for the CBSE Group A, B and C Tier-II Exam Date 2026. Candidates who were declared successful in Tier I results, declared on March 2, 2026 will be able to attempt the Tier 2 exam scheduled to be conducted in April 2026.
The Tier-II examinations are scheduled to be conducted across two weekends in April 2026: April 18-19 and April 25-26. Candidates can now check the specific dates and timings for their respective postcodes, which include various Group A, B, and C positions such as Assistant Secretary, Accounts Officer, Junior Assistant, and more.
CBSE Tier 2 Exam Date 2026
CBSE has released an official notification regarding the DRQ2026 Tier-II schedule. It can be accessed directly through the CBSE official website, cbse.gov.in. The the admit cards will be released in due course through individual logins; the detailed schedule is provided below.
| DATE OF EXAM | SESSION | POST CODE | POST | TIMINGS | DURATION |
| 18.04.2026 (Saturday) | Session-I | 01/25 | Assistant Secretary Pay Level -10 | 9.30 A.M. TO 12.30 P.M. | 03 HOURS |
| 18.04.2026 (Saturday) | Session-II | 05/25 | Accounts Officer Pay Level -10 | 02.30 P.M. TO 05.30 P.M. | 03 HOURS |
| 19.04.2026 (Sunday) | Session-I | 06/25 | Superintendent Pay Level - 6 | 9.30 A.M. TO 12.30 P.M. | 03 HOURS |
| 19.04.2026 (Sunday) | Session-II | 07/25 | Junior Translation Officer Pay Level -6 | 02.30 P.M. TO 05.30 P.M. | 03 HOURS |
| 25.04.2026 (Saturday)* | Session-I | 02/25 | Assistant Professor & Assistant Director (Academics) Pay Level -10 | 9.30 A.M. TO 12.30 P.M. | 03 HOURS |
| 25.04.2026 (Saturday)* | Session-I | 03/25 | Assistant Professor & Assistant Director (Training) Pay Level -10 | 9.30 A.M. TO 12.30 P.M. | 03 HOURS |
| 25.04.2026 (Saturday)* | Session-I | 04/25 | Assistant Professor & Assistant Director (Skill Education) Pay Level -10 | 9.30 A.M. TO 12.30 P.M. | 03 HOURS |
| 26.04.2026 (Sunday) | Session-I | 09/25 | Junior Assistant Pay Level-2 | 9.30 A.M. TO 11.45 A.M. | 02 HOURS 15 MINUTES |
| 26.04.2026 (Sunday) | Session-II | 08/25 | Junior Accountant Pay Level -2 | 02.30 P.M. TO 05.30 P.M. | 03 HOURS |
CBSE Recruitment 2026: Tier-II Overview
CBSE will conduct the Tier 2 Exam in April 2026 to recruit eligible candidates for Group A, B and C posts. The exam will be conducted to recruit for posts such as Assistant Secretary, Superintendent, etc. Check table below for Key Highlights
| Feature | Details |
| Organisation | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
| Exam Name | Direct Recruitment Quota Examination (DRQ2026) - Tier II |
| Tier-I Result Date | March 2, 2026 |
| Exam Dates | April 18, 19, 25, and 26, 2026 |
| Post Groups | Group A, B, and C |
| Selection Process | Tier-I (Completed) Tier-II Interview/Skill Test (where applicable) |
| Official Portal | cbse.gov.in |
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