CBSE Recruitment Answer Key 2026 Notice Out, Download Group A, B, C Answer Key PDFs

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the CBSE Recruitment Answer Key 2026 release date through an official notice released on 11th February 2026 at https://www.cbse.gov.in/cbsenew/recruitment.html. 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 from https://www.cbse.gov.in/cbsenew/recruitment.html.

CBSE Recruitment Answer Key 2026 Date Out

As per the announcement, the CBSE Group A, B, and C answer key, along with the response sheet for the Tier 1 exam, will be released on 12th February 2026 at the CBSE official website www.cbse.gov.in. The answer key 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 Group A, B & C Answer Key 2026 Notice (Official)

Candidates can also calculate their tentative scores by comparing their marked answers with the correct ones that will be provided in the CBSE Group A, B & C Answer Key 2026 by using the correct marking scheme, i.e., for each correct answer, 3 marks will be rewarded and 1 mark shall be deducted for every incorrect answer.

How to Download CBSE Recruitment Answer Key 2026?

1. Open the official website, www.cbse.gov.in/cbsenew/recruitment.html.
2. Now, on the home page, look for the text- “Direct Recruitment Quota Examination 2026”.
3. Candidates are redirected to a new page tab on the link that reads “Link for download Answer Key for Computer-Based Test for Direct Recruitment”.
4. Enter your login details, Registration Number, and password.
5. After the candidate enters the login details and the captcha or the number as mentioned in the Captcha to prove that they are not a robot.
6. CBSE Recruitment Answer Key 2026, along with the correct response, appears on the system screen.
7. Download the answer key and take a printout for future reference.

CBSE Recruitment Marking Scheme 2026

While calculating the tentative scores, candidates must use the correct marking scheme. In the Tier 1 exam, a total of 150  MCQ types questions were asked for a total of 450 marks. For each correct answer, 3 marks will be rewarded and 1 mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer.

• Correct Answer: +3 Marks
• Incorrect Answer: -1 Mark
• Total: 450 Marks

How to Calculate Marks for CBSE Recruitment Tier-I Exam?

Candidates can calculate their estimated raw scores using the provisional answer key and their scanned OMR response sheet. Follow the simple steps below:

1. Compare each answer marked on your OMR sheet with the correct answer provided in the provisional answer key.
2. Count the total number of correct answers.
3. Count the total number of incorrect answers. Do not include unanswered questions in this count.
4. Apply the following formula:

Estimated Score = (Total Correct Answers × 3) – (Total Incorrect Answers × 1)

CBSE Recruitment 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 will remain active from 12th (Thursday) to 14th February 2026 (Saturday). 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.