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The CBSE Recruitment Examination for Group A and Group B posts was successfully conducted on 31 January 2026 for 124 vacancies. The examination was held in two sessions, with the morning shift from 09:30 AM to 11:30 AM and the afternoon shift from 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM. Candidates who appeared in these exams are now keen to review the question papers and check their performance using the official answer keys. While the aspirants preparing for next exam cycle, are eager to know the level of questions being asked.
By practicing the question papers, candidates can better understand the exam pattern, types of questions asked, and how questions are framed in the real exam. In this article, we have provided CBSE Recruitment 2025 question papers of all posts with answer key in PDF format.
CBSE Recruitment Question Papers PDF Of All Posts
CBSE tests candidate’s knowledge across five sections, which includes, Current Affairs & General Awareness, Reasoning Ability, Mathematical Ability, General Hindi & English, Basic Computer Knowledge and Awareness of School Education & Board Administration, etc., which varies with posts. Candidates can access the question paper PDF with Answer keys from the table given below. Candidates preparing for future exam, must practice the question papers once they have completed the syllabus.
| Post-Wise Question Paper | Question Paper PDF Link | Answer Key Link |
| CBSE Assistant Secretary 31 Jan 2026 (Shift 1) | Download PDF |
CBSE Recruitment 2026 Shift Timings
CBSE is conducting its examination in multiple shifts in two days. Below are the shift timings for all posts under CBSE recruitment exams.
| Exam Date | Post Name | Exam Timings |
| 31 January 2026 | CBSE Assistant Secretary (Shift 1) | 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM |
| CBSE Superintendent (Shift 2) | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM | |
| 1 February 2026 | CBSE Junior Assistant (Single Shift) | 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM |
Benefits Of Solving CBSE Recruitment Question Paper
Question papers are not just practice material, they show real difficulty of the exam and how questions are framed. For both candidates who have already appeared and those preparing for future exams, question papers give practical clarity that books and notes often miss. Some major benefits are listed below:
- Clear understanding of exam difficulty– Solving actual CBSE papers helps candidates judge whether the exam is easy, moderate, or tricky.
- Understanding question style– PYQs reveal how CBSE frames questions, what kind of language is used, and whether questions are direct or concept-based. This helps candidates prepare in the right direction.
- Better speed and time control– Practicing PYQs under a time limit improves speed and teaches candidates how much time to spend on each section during the real exam.
- Identification of important topics– When certain topics appear again and again in different papers, it becomes clear what CBSE considers important.
- Confidence boost before the exam– Familiarity with the paper pattern reduces exam fear. Candidates feel more confident when they see similar questions in the actual exam.
- Helpful for result estimation and future attempts- After the exam, PYQs and answer keys help in calculating expected scores.
- Prevents unnecessary study– PYQs guide candidates to focus only on relevant topics and avoid wasting time on areas that are rarely asked.
Now that the 1st session of CBSE recruitment exam is over, the question paper PDFs and answer keys are available for all Group A, & B posts. Candidates can use these papers to review their performance, while future aspirants should practice them regularly, discuss questions with peers, and analyze patterns together. Practicing and analyzing these papers can greatly improve preparation for upcoming CBSE recruitments.


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