CBSE DRQ exam 2026: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the answer keys and scanned images of OMR (Optical Mark Recognition) answer sheets for the Tier-1 examination of the Direct Recruitment Quiz (DRQ) 2026. The answer key has been issued for Group A, Group B, Group C, and Group D posts.The Tier-1 examination was conducted on 31 January 2026 in two sessions. Candidates who appeared for the exam can now check and download their answer keys from the official website.Candidates can access the answer key and OMR sheet by visiting: cbsejt.nic.in/cbse/2026/drqkey/. To log in, candidates need to use their roll number and date of birth.
How to download CBSE DRQ answer key 2026
Follow these simple steps:
- Visit the official website: cbsejt.nic.in
- Click on the link for CBSE DRQ Tier-1 answer key 2026
- Enter your roll number and date of birth
- View and download the answer key and scanned OMR sheet
- Take a printout for future reference
Direct link to download is available here.
How to raise objections to CBSE DRQ answer key 2026
If a candidate is not satisfied with any answer, they can raise an objection online.
- The objection window will be open from tomorrow, 12 February to 14 February, 2026
- Objections can be submitted only online through the same login portal
- A non-refundable fee of ₹100 per question must be paid
- Objections sent by email, post, letter, or in person will not be accepted
Important points candidates should note:
- Challenges will be reviewed by subject experts appointed by CBSE
- The decision of the experts will be final
- No candidate will be informed individually about the outcome
- The final result will be prepared based on the final answer key
- If an objection is accepted, the fee will be refunded to the candidate concerned
Candidates are advised to check the answer key carefully and raise objections, if any, before the deadline, as no further opportunity will be provided.
