The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is all set to release the CBSE Group A, B, and C Answer Key 2026 tomorrow, February 12, 2026. This provisional answer key pertains to the Tier 1 Direct Recruitment Quota Examination (DRQ2026), which was held to fill 124 vacancies across various administrative and academic posts. Candidates who participated in the written exam conducted on January 31 and February 1, 2026, can now prepare to access their answer keys, along with scanned images of their OMR response sheets. The official notice confirming this release was issued by CBSE on February 11, 2026. In this article we will give you exact overview related this announcement.
CBSE Group A, B, C Answer Key 2026
| Conducting Body | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
| Exam Name | Tier 1 Direct Recruitment Quota Examination (DRQ2026) |
| Vacancies | 124 Posts |
| Exam Dates | January 31 and February 1, 2026 |
| Answer Key Release Date | February 12, 2026 |
| Official Website | cbseit.in |
| Mode of Availability | Online (Login Required) |
| Response Sheet | Scanned OMR sheets available |
How to Download CBSE DRQ2026 Answer Key and Response Sheet
Follow these simple steps once the link activates on February 12, 2026:
- Visit the official portal: cbseit.in
- Look for the link titled “CBSE DRQ 2026 Tier-I Examination Answer Key & OMR Response Sheet” or similar (direct link may be cbseit.in/cbse/2026/drqkey or equivalent).
- Enter your login credentials: Registration/Roll Number and Password/Date of Birth.
- View and download the provisional answer key PDF (post-wise or general, as applicable).
- Access your personalized scanned OMR sheet to check your responses.
- Save and print copies for future reference.
What to Do If You Find an Error in the Answer Key?
CBSE provides a limited window—usually 3 to 5 days—for candidates to raise objections against the provisional answer key. Here is how you can challenge an answer:
- Log in to cbseit.in using your credentials.
- Navigate to the “Answer Key Objection” or “Raise Challenge” link.
- Select the question ID and provide the correct answer with valid justification.
- Upload supporting evidence (standard textbooks, official publications, or research papers).
- Pay the prescribed fee (typically ₹100–200 per question), which is refundable if the objection is found valid.
CBSE Answer Key FAQs
1. When will the CBSE DRQ2026 provisional answer key and OMR response sheet be released?
The provisional answer key along with scanned images of individual OMR response sheets will be available starting February 12, 2026 (Thursday).
