CBSE Group A, B & C Answer Key 2026 Out, The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released CBSE Group A, B, and C answer key, along with the scanned images of OMR Sheets for the Tier 1 exam on 12th February 2026 (today). The answer key has been uploaded at the recruitment page of the CBSE official website https://www.cbse.gov.in/cbsenew/recruitment.html, and a direct link is also shared in the article.
CBSE Recruitment Answer Key 2026 Out
Candidates who appeared in the Tier 1 exam conducted to recruit eligible candidates for the 124 Group A, B, and C vacancies can download the answer key which will carry all the correct answers for the questions that were asked in the exam. Candidates can also raise objections if they find any incorrect answers in the provisional answer key from 12th to 14th February 2026.
CBSE Recruitment Answer Key 2026 Out Overview
| Conducting Body | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
| Exam Name | Direct Recruitment Quota Examination 2026 (DRQ2026) |
| Advertisement No. | CBSE/Rectt.Cell/14(88)/2025 |
| Posts | Group A, B, C (Assistant Secretary, Assistant Professor, Superintendent, Junior Accountant, Junior Assistant, etc.) |
| Total Vacancies | 124 |
| Exam Dates | 31st January & 1st February 2026 |
| Answer Key Release Date | 11th February 2026 |
| Objection Window | 12th to 14th February 2026 (up to 11:59 PM) |
| Objection Fee | ₹1,000 per question |
| Official Website | www.cbse.gov.in |
CBSE Recruitment Answer Key & OMR Sheet 2026 Download Link
Candidates who appeared in the exam for 124 Group A, B, and C vacancies can download the official answer key and response sheet by logging in using their roll number and date of birth. The official link that redirects to the official login page is also shared below.
CBSE Group A, B & C Answer Key 2026 Raise Objection
The candidates also raise an objection if they find any incorrect answer in the provisional CBSE Recruitment Answer Key 2026. The raise objection window is active from 12th to 14th February 2026 (11:59 pm). Candidates should provide valid proof to justify their objections along with a non-refundable fee of Rs. 1000. After reviewing all the objections, the final answer key will be released.
How to Download the CBSE Answer Key PDF?
The Central Board of Secondary Education has uploaded the scanned OMR answer sheets and provisional answer keys on the dedicated portal. Candidates must follow the steps below to access their response sheets:
- Visit the Official Portal:
Open the dedicated link:cbseit.in/cbse/2026/drqkey/. - Enter Login Credentials:
Enter your Roll Number and Date of Birth as registered during the application process. - View Scanned OMR Sheet:
Upon successful login, the scanned image of your attempted OMR answer sheet will be displayed on the screen. You can verify all the answers you have marked. - View Provisional Answer Keys:
The provisional answer keys for the respective post and session will also be made available through the same login interface. - Download and Save:
Download the PDF of both the OMR answer sheet and the provisional answer key. Take a printout for future reference and score calculation.
The Board has explicitly mentioned that no further opportunity would be given to the candidates to download their OMR answer sheets of Tier-I examination of CBSE’s DRQ2026 examination. Candidates must act within the available timeframe.
Important Links
| CBSE Group A, B & C Answer Key 2026 | NOTICE |
| CBSE Group A, B & C Answer Key 2026 | ANSWER KEY |
How to Download the CBSE Answer Key PDF?
Open the dedicated link: cbseit.in/cbse/2026/drqkey/.



