The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has provided a crucial final opportunity for applicants to rectify errors in their submitted forms for the upcoming Direct Recruitment Quota Examination 2026 (DRQ2026). The board has announced a limited two-day correction window, allowing candidates to modify specific details in their online applications.
Key Dates and Important Details
The correction facility will be active for a short period from December 29 to December 30, 2025, until 11:59 PM. This window is offered after the official closure of the application process and is a one-time chance. The CBSE has explicitly stated that no further opportunities for editing will be provided after this deadline.
This recruitment drive is being conducted on an All-India competitive examination basis to fill a total of 124 vacancies across various Group A, B, and C non-teaching and administrative positions within the board. These posts offer a significant career opportunity within a central government educational organisation under the Ministry of Education.
What Can and Cannot Be Corrected?
Only candidates who have successfully submitted their application forms along with the requisite fees will be eligible to access the correction portal. The board has specified a clear list of fields that are open for modification and those that are locked.
Fields allowed for correction include:
- Candidate's name (only minor corrections)
- Spelling in Father's or Mother's name
- Gender
- Nationality
- Educational qualification details
- Photograph and signature uploads (if previously unclear or incorrect)
- Option to apply for multiple posts, with corresponding fee adjustments
Fields NOT allowed for correction are:
- Registered mobile number and 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 or permanent address
Candidates must proceed with caution, as any additional fee required after modifications must be paid, and excess payments will not be refunded.
Vacancies and Selection Process
The 124 notified vacancies encompass a range of roles including Assistant Secretary, Assistant Professor, Assistant Director, Accounts Officer, Superintendent, Junior Translation Officer, Junior Accountant, and Junior Assistant. These positions span Pay Levels 2, 6, and 10 as per the 7th Central Pay Commission and are open to eligible candidates from across India.
The selection for these coveted posts will follow a multi-stage process. Candidates will have to clear the Direct Recruitment Quota Examination, which is expected to include Tier-I and Tier-II written tests, potentially followed by an interview or skill test phase, as per the official notification.
How to Make Corrections
To edit their application, candidates need to visit the official CBSE recruitment portal and log in using their existing credentials. After accessing the submitted application form, they can make changes to the permitted fields. It is imperative to review all modifications thoroughly before final submission and payment.
The CBSE advises all applicants to utilize this window diligently to ensure their application data is accurate, as the information post-correction will be considered final for all subsequent stages of the recruitment process.
