Central Board of Secondary Education has released the Direct Recruitment Quota Examination 2026 (DRQ 2026) notification for multiple posts including Accounts Officer (Group A) and Junior Accountant (Group C). This is a golden opportunity for commerce and finance students to secure a Central Government Job.The online application process is active from 02 December 2025 to 22 December 2025.
🔢 Post-wise Vacancy Details
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Group |
Pay Level |
Age Limit |
Vacancies |
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Accounts Officer |
A |
Level – 10 |
35 Years |
02 |
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Junior Accountant |
C |
Level – 2 |
27 Years |
16 |
🎓 Educational Qualification
✅ Accounts Officer
Candidates must have any one of the following:
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Bachelor’s Degree with Commerce / Accounts / Finance / Economics / Cost Accounting
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OR MBA (Finance) / CA / ICWA(CMA)
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OR Post-Graduate Degree in Commerce / Finance / Accounting
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Desirable: Experience in Budget, Accounts, Internal Audit, Investments
✅ Junior Accountant
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12th Pass with Accountancy / Business Studies / Economics / Commerce
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Typing Speed:
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35 WPM in English OR
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30 WPM in Hindi
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🎯 Age Limit (As on 22-12-2025)
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Category |
Accounts Officer |
Junior Accountant |
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UR |
35 Years |
27 Years |
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OBC |
+3 Years |
+3 Years |
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SC/ST |
+5 Years |
+5 Years |
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PwBD |
Up to +15 Years |
Up to +15 Years |
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Women |
+10 Years |
+10 Years |
💰 Application Fee
For UR / OBC / EWS
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Accounts Officer (Group A): ₹1750
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Junior Accountant (Group C): ₹1050
For SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen / Women
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Both Posts: ₹250 only
📝 Selection Process
🔹 Accounts Officer
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Tier-1: MCQ (100 Questions – 300 Marks)
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Tier-2: Objective + Descriptive (300 Marks)
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Interview: 50 Marks
🔹 Junior Accountant
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Tier-1: MCQ (300 Marks)
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Tier-2: Objective + Descriptive (300 Marks)
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Skill Test: Typing Test (Qualifying)
📚 Syllabus Highlights
✅ Accounts Officer Tier-2 Subjects:
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Financial & Cost Accounting
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Taxation & Auditing
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Budgeting & Annual Accounts
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Banking & Financial Markets
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Constitution, Polity, Ethics
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Essay Writing
✅ Junior Accountant Tier-2 Subjects:
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Government Accounting System
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Basic Accounting Principles
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Bank Reconciliation
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Final Accounts
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Depreciation & Inventory Valuation
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Computer & Mathematics
🏢 Posting Location
Selected candidates can be posted at:
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Regional Offices
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CBSE Headquarters
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International Offices (including Dubai)
🌐 How to Apply
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Visit cbse.gov.in
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Click on DRQ 2026 Recruitment
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Complete Registration
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Upload Documents
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Pay Fee
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Submit & Download Application
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❓ FAQ – Accounts Officer & Junior Accountant
Q1. Is CA eligible for Accounts Officer?
✅ Yes, CA / CMA / MBA Finance are fully eligible.
Q2. Is experience mandatory?
✅ Not mandatory, but desirable for Accounts Officer.
Q3. Is typing compulsory for Junior Accountant?
✅ Yes, qualifying skill test only.
Q4. Is there negative marking?
✅ Yes, 1 mark deducted for each wrong answer.
Q5. Can 12th pass apply for Accounts Officer?
❌ No. Graduation is compulsory.
Q6. Can one apply for both posts?
✅ Yes, by paying separate fees.
Q7. Is posting transferable?
✅ Yes, All-India Transfer Liability.