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CBSE 2025: Exam Pattern & Syllabus
CBSE Recruitment 2025: Exam Pattern & Syllabus
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the Recruitment 2025-26 for 124 non-teaching vacancies across Group A, B, and C posts, including Assistant Secretary, Superintendent, and Junior Assistant. The selection process generally involves a multi-stage process of Tier-1 (MCQ), Tier-2 (Objective + Descriptive), a Skill Test (where applicable), and an Interview (for Group A posts).
General Exam Pattern Overview (Tier-1)
The Tier-1 examination is an objective, Multiple-Choice Question (MCQ) based test common to most posts (e.g., Superintendent, Junior Assistant) with variations in weightage and specific modules.
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Stage
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Post Group
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Type of Examination
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Marks
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Duration
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Negative Marking
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Tier-1
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Group A, B, & C
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Objective (MCQ)
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300 - 450 (Varies)
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2 to 3 Hours
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Yes (Typically 1/3rd mark deduction)
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Tier-2
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Group A & B
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Objective + Descriptive
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Varies (e.g., 300 for Superintendent)
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3 Hours
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Yes (for Objective part)
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Skill Test
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Junior Assistant, etc.
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Typing/Computer Proficiency
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Qualifying
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Varies
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N/A
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Interview
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Group A Posts
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Personal Interview
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Varies
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N/A
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N/A
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Detailed Syllabus by Post Type
The syllabus is post-specific. Here is a breakdown of the Tier-1 exam pattern and syllabus for two high-volume posts: Superintendent and Junior Assistant.
1. CBSE Superintendent Exam Pattern & Syllabus (Tier-1 & Tier-2)
The Superintendent post requires two written exams (Tier-1 and Tier-2).
Superintendent Tier-1 Exam Pattern
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Part
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Subjects
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No. of Questions
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Marks
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I
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Current Affairs, General Awareness
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30
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90
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II
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General Intelligence, General Mental Ability, Logical Reasoning
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30
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90
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III
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Arithmetical & Numerical Ability, Data Interpretation
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30
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90
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IV
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General Hindi and English
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30
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90
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V
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Basic Knowledge of Computer Operation
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30
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90
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Total
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150
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450
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Superintendent Tier-2 Syllabus (Objective & Descriptive)
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Subject Area
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Key Topics
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Governance & Polity
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Constitution of India, Indian Polity, Governance.
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Administrative Concepts
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Concepts and Dynamics of Public Administration and Management, Public Policy, Accountability, Administrative Reforms.
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General Studies
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Indian History and Culture, Indian Economy, Indian Geography, Science & Technology.
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English
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Objective questions and Descriptive writing/Essay.
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2. CBSE Junior Assistant Exam Pattern & Syllabus (Tier-1)
The Junior Assistant post typically involves a single-tier objective exam followed by a Skill Test (Typing).
Junior Assistant Tier-1 Exam Pattern
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Part
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Component of the Test
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No. of Questions
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Marks
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I
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General Knowledge, Current Affairs and General Awareness
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30
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90
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II
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Reasoning and Mathematical Ability (Bilingual)
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25
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75
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III
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General Hindi and English
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25
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75
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IV
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Basic Knowledge of Computer Operation
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10
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30
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V
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Awareness about School Education, Examination Board, and its Administration etc.
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10
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30
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Total
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100
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300
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Junior Assistant Syllabus
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Subject Area
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Key Topics
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General Awareness
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Current Events (National & International), History, Geography, Indian Polity, Science & Tech, Sports.
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Reasoning & Math
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Analytical Reasoning, Mental Ability (Series, Coding-Decoding), Basic Numeracy (Number Systems, Average, Ratio, Profit/Loss, Interest), Data Interpretation.
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Language
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General English (Grammar, Vocabulary, Comprehension) & General Hindi (Varnamala, Sandhi, Samas, Grammar, Comprehension).
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Computer
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Computer Basics (CPU, I/O, Memory), MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Internet & Networking.
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CBSE Awareness
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School Education System, Examination Board Structure, Administration, and Key Functions.
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