CBSE recruitment 2026: Admit card for Group A, B, and C exams expected shortly, check how to download here

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is preparing to release the admit card for the Recruitment 2026 Group A, B and C examinations very soon. These exams form part of the Direct Recruitment Quota Examination (DRQ-2026) for various administrative and teaching-related posts advertised by CBSE. Candidates who applied for these government job positions have already been able to download the city intimation slip, which tells them the city where their exam will be held.

However, the official admit card, which includes the exact exam centre address and essential instructions, has not yet been published online and is expected to be made available on the CBSE website shortly. Getting the admit card is mandatory to enter the examination centre on the exam dates of 31 January and 1 February 2026.

What are CBSE Group A, B and C exams?

CBSE’s Group A, B and C recruitment exams are held to fill various vacancies in administrative, academic and support roles. These include posts such as:

• Assistant Secretary
• Assistant Professor
• Accounts Officer
• Superintendent
• Junior Accountant
• Junior Assistant and others under the Direct Recruitment Quota (DRQ-2026).

The examination is conducted in multiple phases, with Tier-1 being the first stage for all candidates.

How to download the CBSE recruitment admit card

Once the admit card link becomes active on the official CBSE recruitment portal, follow these steps:

1. Visit the Official Website: Go to the CBSE website at cbse.gov.in.
2. Navigate to Recruitment Section: Look for the Recruitment 2026 admit card download link.
3. Enter Credentials: Input your application number/registration ID and date of birth.
4. Submit and View: After submission, your admit card will appear on the screen.
5. Download and Print: Save the admit card as a PDF and print it out to carry to the exam.

Candidates should ensure all details on the admit card are accurate. In case of errors, they should contact CBSE support immediately after the admit card is released.

Exam schedule and important dates

The CBSE Recruitment 2026 Tier-1 exam will take place on the scheduled dates of 31st January and 1st February 2026, according to the official announcement from the Central Board of Secondary Education. These dates will apply to candidates who have chosen to take the Group A, B, and C exams in the direct recruitment quota.

Before the exam, the CBSE has issued the exam city intimation slip on 16th January 2026. This slip helps the exam aspirant know the city in which the location of the exam centre is present. This helps the aspirant plan his or her travel accordingly. It must, however, be noted that the city slip is a different thing from the actual admit card.

The admit card for the CBSE Recruitment 2026 exam has not been released yet. The candidates can expect the release of the admit card a few days before the exam on the official CBSE website. The candidates can log in to the official CBSE Recruitment Portal to download their admit cards as soon as they are available on the official portal.
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