The CBSE Answer Key 2026 has been officially published by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on 11 February 2026 for applicants who appeared in the Direct Recruitment Quota Examination 2026 (DRQ2026). Applicants who took the Tier-I written test for 124 Group A, Group B, and Group C posts can now access their scanned OMR response sheets along with the provisional Answer Key through the official recruitment portal. The Tier-I examination was conducted on 31 January and 1 February 2026 in multiple sessions. The objection window remains open from 12 February to 14 February 2026.
Recruitment Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Authority | Central Board of Secondary Education |
| Examination Name | Direct Recruitment Quota Examination 2026 (DRQ2026) |
| Advertisement Number | CBSE/Rectt.Cell/14(88)/2025 |
| Total Vacancies | 124 |
| Posts Included | Assistant Secretary, Assistant Professor, Assistant Director, Accounts Officer, Superintendent, JTO, Junior Accountant, Junior Assistant |
| Tier-I Exam Dates | 31 January & 1 February 2026 |
| CBSE Answer Key 2026 Release | 11 February 2026 |
| Objection Dates | 12 to 14 February 2026 |
| Objection Fee | ₹1,000 per question |
| Official Website | https://www.cbse.gov.in |
Steps to Access the CBSE DRQ OMR Sheet PDF
Step1 > Open the official DRQ answer key portal at https://cbseit.in/cbse/2026/drqkey/ and enter your roll number and Date of Birth.
Step2 > After logging in view the scanned image of your OMR answer sheet and check the provisional Answer Key for your respective post and exam session.
Step3 > Download the CBSE DRQ OMR Sheet PDF and provisional CBSE Answer Key for future reference.
Objection Window and Important Guidelines
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Objection Start Date | 12 February 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Challenge | 14 February 2026 |
| Closing Time | 11:59 PM |
How to Submit Objections Against CBSE Answer Key 2026
Step 1 > Log in to the DRQ answer key portal using your details and click on the “Challenge Answer Key” option available.
Step 2 > Select the specific question number you wish to challenge and provide a clear justification along with supporting documents if required.
Step 3 > Pay the applicable fee of ₹1,000 per question and submit the challenge and download the confirmation receipt.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Ans. You can download the scanned OMR sheet by logging in at https://cbseit.in/cbse/2026/drqkey/ using your Roll Number and Date of Birth.
Ans. The last date to raise objections is 14 February 2026 up to 11:59 PM.
Yes, the fee will be refunded only if the challenge is accepted by the subject expert committee.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Download CBSE Answer Key 2026 & OMR Sheet | Click Here |
| Official Website | https://www.cbse.gov.in |
| WhatsApp Group | Click Here |
| Telegram Group | Click Here |