Teachers and staff across more than 31,000 CBSE-affiliated schools are now bound by strict compliance tracking via the ASAR app following the mandatory live webcast on Board Exam 2026 modalities. As of February 19, 2026, the Board has finalized preparations for the exams running from February 17 to April 10, 2026, impacting about 46 lakh students globally.
CBSE Board Exams 2026: The Three Major Changes
The Central Board of Secondary Education has introduced three critical initiatives for the 2026 examination cycle to modernize evaluation and testing. Conducting examinations at this scale, spanning over 8074 centres, requires foolproof planning and execution.
To communicate these amended policies, Dr. Sanyam Bhardwaj, Controller of Examinations, directed all schools to watch a live webcast on YouTube on February 13, 2026, featuring a keynote address by CBSE Chairperson Sh. Rahul Singh (IAS).
Who Was Mandated to Attend the Webcast?
The directives explicitly stated that all teachers teaching Classes IX to XII must watch the webcast and note down important instructions pertaining to their role. Furthermore, any other staff involved in the conduct of the examination and evaluation were required to participate under the supervision of the Principal.
Financial Implications: Remuneration for Exam Duty
While the webcast focused heavily on operational modalities, staff deployed at the examination centres must understand how these duties impact their financial claims. Regular pay matrix levels dictate daily allowances, but CBSE examination and evaluation duties carry separate, fixed remuneration rates that provide a significant annual boost.
| Pay Level (7th CPC) | Basic Pay | Exam Duty (Est. Gain) | Total Annual Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 6 (TGT) | Rs 35,400 | Rs 12,500 | Rs 4,37,300 |
| Level 7 (PGT) | Rs 44,900 | Rs 15,000 | Rs 5,53,800 |
How to Claim Evaluation Remuneration?
With the transition to On-Screen Marking for Class XII, evaluators must ensure their bank details are correctly mapped in the CBSE portal. The digital footprint created by the new marking system will directly feed into the remuneration disbursement cycle, eliminating manual bill submissions.
ASAR App Compliance and Exclusions
The most critical post-webcast action is the mandatory reporting via the ASAR app. In practice, many Centre Superintendents forget to upload the geotagged photographs during the chaos of exam preparations, which immediately triggers a non-compliance notice from the Regional Office.
Teachers of Classes IX to XII
Centre Superintendents and Exam Staff
RDs/ROs and their officials
Primary Teachers (Classes I-VIII) not on exam duty
Non-teaching staff not assigned to examination centers
Staff on sanctioned long medical leave
What is the ASAR App Reporting Requirement?
Each school is required to download the ASAR app from the Google Play Store and upload specific evidence of their webcast participation. This includes a geotagged photograph covering the participants and the total number of participants in the program.
How to Address Queries Post-Webcast?
Schools and examination centres facing technical or procedural doubts regarding the new modalities can send their queries to the official email id: info.cbseexam@cbseshiksha.in.
Are Regional Directors Required to Participate?
Yes, the order explicitly mandated that all Regional Directors (RDs) and Regional Officers (ROs), along with their officers and officials, shall attend the webinar.
What are the new changes in CBSE Board Exams 2026?
The Board has introduced three main changes: Second Board Examinations in Class X, On-Screen Marking for Class XII, and the Division of Question Papers in Science and Social Studies for Class X.
Where was the CBSE live webcast hosted?
The live webinar was made available on the YouTube channel and could be accessed by searching for Board Exams@CBSE.
What must schools upload on the ASAR app?
Each school must upload a geotagged photograph covering the participants and the total number of attendees using the ASAR app.
Who can I contact for CBSE exam queries?
Queries pertaining to the examination guidelines and On-Screen Marking can be sent to info.cbseexam@cbseshiksha.in.
हिंदी सारांश
सीबीएसई ने 2026 की बोर्ड परीक्षाओं के संचालन के लिए 13 फरवरी को एक लाइव वेबकास्ट आयोजित किया। इस वर्ष कक्षा 10 में दूसरी बोर्ड परीक्षा और कक्षा 12 में ऑन-स्क्रीन मार्किंग जैसी नई नीतियां लागू की गई हैं। कक्षा 9 से 12 तक के सभी शिक्षकों को इसे देखना अनिवार्य था। सभी स्कूलों को ASAR ऐप पर प्रतिभागियों की जियोटैग की गई तस्वीर और कुल संख्या अपलोड करनी होगी।
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