NEW DELHI: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued the admit cards for the Direct Recruitment Examination 2026 for candidates applying to Group A, Group B and Group C posts under the Direct Recruitment Quota (DRQ-2026).
These hall tickets are mandatory for candidates to appear in the Tier-I competitive tests planned as part of the recruitment process for various non-teaching and administrative posts.
Exam schedule
The CBSE recruitment admit cards have been made available online for eligible candidates.
The board will conduct the Tier-I examination on 31 January 2026 in two shifts and on 1 February 2026 in one shift. Before releasing the admit cards, CBSE has already published the exam city intimation slips, which inform candidates about their assigned examination cities and dates.
*DRQ 2026 Admit Card Update*
CBSE has released the DRQ 2026 Admit Cards.
Candidates are advised to download and print the admit card from the official website.
Carrying a printed admit card along with a valid photo ID is mandatory.
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Candidates should ensure they download and print their hall tickets well before the exam days to avoid last-minute difficulties, said an official notification.
To view the detailed notification, click here.
How to download the CBSE DRQ admit card?
Step 1: Visit the official CBSE recruitment portal, cbse.gov.in.
Step 2: Navigate to the Recruitment / Admit Card section.
Step 3: Enter application number and date of birth.
Step 4: Submit login credentials to view the admit card.
Step 5: Download and take a printout of the hall ticket for reference.
For direct link to download the CBSE DRQ admit card, click here.
After downloading, candidates must verify details such as name, photograph, exam date, shift and centre address. Any discrepancies should be reported to the board before the exam.
The DRQ Examination 2026 covers a competitive Tier-I written test designed for various Group A, B and C posts including administrative and academic roles.
The exam pattern typically consists of a Computer-Based Test (CBT) with multiple-choice questions covering general awareness, reasoning, quantitative aptitude, English language and subject-specific sections.
After the Tier-I stage, the selected candidates may proceed to further stages such as Tier-II, interviews or skill tests based on the notified recruitment process.