CBSE Group A B C Tier II Exam City Details

CBSE Direct Recruitment Tier-II — What This Exam Is For

CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) has released Exam City Details for Direct Recruitment Quota (DRQ) Tier-II Examination 2025-26. This is the second stage exam for CBSE's direct recruitment across Group A, B, and C posts including Assistant Secretary, Superintendent, Assistant, Junior Assistant, and Multi-Tasking Staff positions.

CBSE is a central autonomous body under the Ministry of Education — working at CBSE means you're in the heart of India's school education governance. Postings are primarily in Delhi (CBSE HQ, Preet Vihar, Delhi) and regional offices (Chennai, Panchkula, Ajmer, Allahabad, Guwahati, Bhubaneswar, Trivandrum, Patna, Dehradun, Bengaluru).

Exam Day Checklist for CBSE DRQ Tier-II

• Admit Card (download from cbse.gov.in or the official CBSE recruitment portal) — printed, clear photograph visible
• Original Photo ID — Aadhar Card, Voter ID, Passport, or Driving Licence
• 2 passport-size photographs
• Blue/Black ball-point pens (for descriptive papers) or pencil for OMR-based sections
• No mobile phones or electronic devices
• Reach exam venue 45–60 minutes before start time

Tier-II Exam Pattern

CBSE DRQ Tier-II is a descriptive/skill-based stage depending on the post:

Group A/B posts (Assistant Secretary, Superintendent): Descriptive paper — essay writing, noting and drafting, situational analysis. Tests your ability to handle official correspondence and file management. Good English writing skills and understanding of government work processes are essential.

Group C posts (Assistant, Junior Assistant): May include a skill test — typing test (English/Hindi), computer proficiency test, or descriptive writing depending on the specific post.

CBSE Work Culture — What to Expect

CBSE operates on a central government service model — fixed office hours (9 AM to 5:30 PM), formal hierarchy, and regulated workload compared to private sector. CBSE handles board exam coordination, school affiliation, curriculum work, and policy implementation — the work is intellectually diverse and impacts millions of students annually. Regional office postings mean you work closer to school administrators and regional educational boards.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Are CBSE posts transferable across India?

Yes. CBSE is a central organization with offices in 10+ cities. Transfers between regional offices do happen, though CBSE tries to accommodate location preferences where possible. Delhi HQ posting is typically the most sought-after but also the most competitive for allocation.

Q: What's the pay scale for CBSE Group C posts?

Junior Assistant and similar Group C posts: Pay Level 2 (₹19,900 basic). Assistant level Group C: Pay Level 4–5 (₹25,500–₹29,200). Group B posts (Superintendent): Pay Level 6–7. With Central Government DA and X-category HRA (Delhi posting), effective in-hand salary is substantially higher than the basic figures suggest.