Notification: CBSE DRQ 2026
- Exam: Direct Recruitment Quota (Tier-1).
- Notice Date: 11.02.2026.
- Facility: OMR Sheet & Answer Key Download.
- Challenge Date: 12th to 14th Feb 2026.
New Delhi: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has uploaded the scanned images of OMR Answer Sheets and the Provisional Answer Keys for the DRQ 2026 Tier-1 examination. The examination for Group A, B, and C posts was conducted on 31.01.2026 and 01.02.2026.
Candidates must download their attempted OMR sheets immediately. As per the public notice, no further opportunity will be given to access these documents after the closure of the window.
1. Access to OMR & Provisional Keys
The login facility is active on the official portal. Candidates require their Roll Number and Date of Birth to access the dashboard.
Status:
Link: cbseit.in/cbse/2026/drqkey/
Advisory: Save a local copy of the OMR sheet for record. The link will be disabled automatically after the challenge period.
2. Procedure to Challenge Answer Keys
Candidates unsatisfied with the provisional keys may submit challenges online. Representation through email, post, or in-person application will not be entertained.
| Parameter | Rule |
|---|---|
| Start Date | 12.02.2026 (Thursday) |
| End Date | 14.02.2026 (Saturday) – 11:59 PM |
| Fee | ₹1000 per question (Non-Refundable) |
| Payment Mode | Online (Credit/Debit/Net Banking) |
3. Fee Refund & Final Result Rules
The processing fee of ₹1000 is refundable only if the challenge is accepted by the subject experts. In such cases, the amount will be transferred back to the original source of payment after the result declaration.
- Finality: The decision of subject experts regarding the keys is final. No further grievance will be addressed.
- Result Processing: The Tier-1 result will be compiled based on the revised Final Answer Key.
Will I get an individual reply for my challenge?
No. The Board does not intimate candidates individually about the acceptance or rejection of their challenges. The release of the Final Answer Key/Result serves as the confirmation.
Can I download the OMR sheet after 14th Feb?
No. The notice explicitly states that no further opportunity will be given to download the OMR sheets after the deadline.
हिंदी सारांश: CBSE DRQ 2026 उत्तर कुंजी
जारी: CBSE ने 31 जनवरी और 1 फरवरी को हुई परीक्षा की OMR शीट और उत्तर कुंजी जारी कर दी है।
चुनौती: यदि उत्तर गलत लगता है, तो 12 से 14 फरवरी 2026 तक ऑनलाइन चुनौती दी जा सकती है। शुल्क ₹1000 प्रति प्रश्न है।
नियम: ईमेल या पत्र द्वारा भेजी गई आपत्तियां स्वीकार नहीं की जाएंगी।
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