CBSE Direct Recruitment Quota Exam 2026: Correction Window To Open On Dec 29

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The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced a two-day window for candidates to correct or modify details in their online application forms for the Direct Recruitment Quota Examination 2026 (DRQ2026). According to the official notice, the correction facility will remain open on December 29 (Monday) and December 30 (Tuesday), 2025, until 11:59 pm.

The DRQ2026 is a nationwide competitive examination aimed at recruiting personnel for various Group A, B, and C posts within CBSE. There are 124 vacancies across multiple non-teaching and administrative roles, offering a significant opportunity for job seekers interested in joining a central government educational organisation under the Ministry of Education.

The recruitment includes positions such as Assistant Secretary, Assistant Professor & Assistant Director in different domains, Accounts Officer, Superintendent, Junior Translation Officer, Junior Accountant, and Junior Assistant. These vacancies fall under Pay Levels 2, 6, and 10 according to the 7th Central Pay Commission and are open to eligible candidates from across India.

Only candidates who have successfully submitted their application forms along with the required fees will be allowed to make corrections. The edit window is a one-time opportunity for applicants to fix errors before the final submission.

CBSE Direct Recruitment Quota Exam 2026: What Can You Edit?

Fields allowed for correction include:

– Candidate’s name (minor corrections only)

– Spelling changes in Father’s/Mother’s name

– Gender

– Nationality

– Educational qualification details

– Photograph and signature uploads (in case of unclear or incorrect images)

– Option to apply for multiple posts and corresponding fee adjustments

Fields NOT allowed for correction include:

– Registered mobile number

– Registered email ID

– Examination centre preference

– Application number

– Date of birth

– Category (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD)

– Identity proof details (Aadhaar/Passport/Voter ID, if wrongly entered)

– Correspondence/permanent address

Final updates will only be applicable after payment of any additional fees required following the changes. Candidates must be cautious while making modifications, as excess fee payments will not be refunded.

To access the correction window, candidates should visit the official CBSE recruitment page and log in with their credentials. Once logged in, they can navigate to their submitted application and make permitted corrections. After editing, candidates must recheck all modified fields before final saving and payment.

The CBSE notice also states that no further changes will be entertained after the correction period. The Direct Recruitment Quota Examination schedule and subsequent selection stages — including Tier-I, Tier-II, and interview or skill test phases — will proceed as per the notification.