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CBSE Superintendent & Junior Assistant
Central Board of Secondary Education – Recruitment of Superintendent and Junior Assistant
CBSE's direct recruitment of Superintendents (Group B, Level 6) and Junior Assistants (Group C, Level 2) for its offices, through OMR-based written tiers, a skill test and a typing test.
Latest official notice: CBSE Recruitment of Superintendent and Junior Assistant – Notice No. CBSE/Rectt.Cell/14(87)/SA/2024, published 31 December 2024.
Vacancies
Superintendent 142
Age limit
Superintendent: maximum 30 years. Junior Assistant: 18 to 27 years. Minimum age 18.
Application fee
₹800 per post (UR/OBC/EWS), paid online only
Notice published
31 December 2024
CBSE Superintendent & Junior Assistant notification: key dates and vacancies
| Online registration | 2 January – 31 January 2025 |
|---|---|
| Crucial date for eligibility, age and certificates | 31 January 2025 |
| Vacancies | Superintendent 142 (SC 21, ST 10, OBC-NCL 38, EWS 14, UR 59; PwBD 6) and Junior Assistant 70 (SC 9, ST 9, OBC-NCL 34, EWS 13, UR 5; PwBD 2, ESM 7). Vacancies are provisional and may change. |
Posts filled through this exam
- Superintendent (Post code 10/24) – Group B, Pay Level 6
- Junior Assistant (Post code 11/24) – Group C, Pay Level 2
Source: CBSE Recruitment of Superintendent and Junior Assistant – Notice No. CBSE/Rectt.Cell/14(87)/SA/2024 (published 31 December 2024). Confirm in the official notice before applying.
CBSE recruits Superintendents (Group B, Pay Level 6) and Junior Assistants (Group C, Pay Level 2) directly through an all-India exam. The latest notice, No. CBSE/Rectt.Cell/14(87)/SA/2024 dated 31 December 2024, has 142 Superintendent and 70 Junior Assistant vacancies; online registration ran from 2 to 31 January 2025.
Both posts start with an OMR-based Tier-1 multiple-choice exam with +3/−1 marking. Superintendent candidates then take a Tier-2 exam with objective and descriptive parts. Both posts end with a qualifying skill test and a mandatory typing test.
This guide sets out what the notice prints: vacancies, age and relaxation, qualification, fee, the exam scheme and how to apply.
CBSE Superintendent and Junior Assistant vacancies
The vacancies are provisional and may change. Selected candidates can be posted to any office of the Board, including Regional Offices and CoEs/ACCPD Raebareli.
- Superintendent PwBD (6): blindness/low vision 2, deaf/hard of hearing 1, locomotor and related disabilities 2, SLD/mental illness 1.
- Junior Assistant PwBD (2): locomotor and related disabilities 1, SLD/autism/mental illness 1.
Category-wise vacancies
| Post | Group / Level | SC | ST | OBC (NCL) | EWS | UR | Total | PwBD | ESM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superintendent (10/24) | B / 6 | 21 | 10 | 38 | 14 | 59 | 142 | 6 | — |
| Junior Assistant (11/24) | C / 2 | 9 | 9 | 34 | 13 | 5 | 70 | 2 | 7 |
Each row adds to its printed total.
Age limit, relaxation and qualification
Age is counted on 31 January 2025, the closing date. Superintendent candidates can be up to 30 years old; Junior Assistant candidates must be 18 to 27 years old.
Superintendent needs a bachelor's degree from a recognised university or equivalent and working knowledge of computer applications (Windows, MS Office, large databases, Internet). Junior Assistant needs 12th class or equivalent.
Both posts need a typing speed of 35 w.p.m. in English or 30 w.p.m. in Hindi on computer (10,500 / 9,000 key depressions per hour). The typing test is qualifying only. You must hold the qualification when you apply; final-year candidates should not apply.
Upper age relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC (NCL), Central list | 3 years |
| PwBD (UR), incl. women | 10 years |
| PwBD (OBC-NCL), incl. women | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST), incl. women | 15 years |
| Women | 10 years |
| Departmental candidates | No age bar |
| Ex-Servicemen | Military service deducted from actual age, as per the notice |
Selection process and shortlisting
Superintendent: Tier-1 MCQ screening, Tier-2 objective and descriptive exam, skill test and typing test. About 10 times the vacancies go from Tier-1 to Tier-2, and about 5 times from Tier-2 to the skill test.
Junior Assistant: Tier-1 MCQ screening, skill test and typing test. About 5 times the vacancies go from Tier-1 to the skill test.
Marking is +3 for a correct answer, −1 for a wrong answer and 0 for an unanswered question; darkening more than one option counts as wrong. The notice sets a minimum of 30% of maximum marks, and the cut-off for OBC/EWS is 5% below the UR cut-off and for SC/ST/PwBD 10% below.
Papers are bilingual (Hindi and English) except English comprehension. Ties are broken by date of birth (older first), then alphabetical order of names.
Superintendent Tier-2 subjects, questions and marks
Tier-1 papers are pitched at senior secondary level; Superintendent Tier-2 is at graduation level. The notice prints the Tier-2 split below.
Superintendent Tier-2 (3 hours)
| Subject | Objective Qs / marks | Descriptive Qs / marks |
|---|---|---|
| Current Affairs | 10 / 30 | 4 / 20 |
| Indian History & Culture | 4 / 12 | 4 / 20 |
| Indian Economy | 4 / 12 | 4 / 20 |
| Indian Geography | 4 / 12 | 4 / 20 |
| Science & Technology | 4 / 12 | 4 / 20 |
| Public Administration & Management | 8 / 24 | 4 / 20 |
| Constitution, Polity, Governance | 8 / 24 | 4 / 20 |
| English Language & Comprehension | 8 / 24 | 2 / 10 |
| Total | 50 / 150 | 30 / 150 |
At least 30% is needed in each part separately.
How to apply for CBSE Superintendent / Junior Assistant
- 1
Apply online only
Apply on cbse.gov.in; for this notice the window was 2 to 31 January 2025. Applications by post, hand or email are rejected.
- 2
Pay the fee
UR, OBC and EWS candidates pay ₹800 per post online. SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, women and departmental candidates pay nothing. A failed payment means the application is rejected.
- 3
One application per post
Multiple applications for the same post are rejected. You can apply for both posts if eligible, paying the fee separately for each.
- 4
Print and keep
Print the e-receipt and application form. Admit cards are issued only online.
- 5
Get help
Helpline 011-22240112 (09:00 to 17:30 on working days), email srd24@cbseshiksha.in.
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Exam overview
Reviewed editorial
Who it is for
Graduates with computer skills (Superintendent) or 12th-pass candidates (Junior Assistant) who can type 35 w.p.m. in English or 30 w.p.m. in Hindi and want a ministerial job in CBSE.
Eligibility, age and qualification
Exact limits are set per post in each official notice.
Age limit
Superintendent: maximum 30 years. Junior Assistant: 18 to 27 years. Minimum age 18. (as on 31 January 2025)
Educational qualification
- Superintendent: bachelor's degree from a recognised university or equivalent, plus working knowledge of computer applications (Windows, MS Office, large databases, Internet)
- Junior Assistant: 12th class or equivalent from a recognised board or university
- Both posts: typing speed 35 w.p.m. in English or 30 w.p.m. in Hindi on computer (10,500 / 9,000 KDPH), qualifying only
- Qualifications must be held at the time of applying; final-year candidates or those awaiting results should not apply
Upper age relaxation
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC (NCL), Central list | 3 years |
| PwBD (UR), incl. women | 10 years |
| PwBD (OBC-NCL), incl. women | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST), incl. women | 15 years |
| Women | 10 years |
| Departmental candidates | No age bar |
| Ex-Servicemen | Military service deducted from actual age, as per the rule in the notice |
Application fee
₹800 per post (UR/OBC/EWS), paid online only. SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, women and departmental candidates pay nothing.
Source: CBSE Recruitment of Superintendent and Junior Assistant – Notice No. CBSE/Rectt.Cell/14(87)/SA/2024 (published 31 December 2024). Confirm in the official notice before applying.
- Superintendent: bachelor's degree plus working knowledge of computer applications
- Junior Assistant: 12th class or equivalent
- Typing speed 35 w.p.m. English or 30 w.p.m. Hindi on computer (qualifying)
- Superintendent up to 30 years; Junior Assistant 18 to 27 years, as on 31.01.2025
- Category-wise age relaxation, including 10 years for women
Selection process and exam pattern
Stages of selection
- 1Tier-1: MCQ screening on OMR (both posts)
- 2Tier-2: objective (OMR) + descriptive written exam (Superintendent only)
- 3Skill test (qualifying)
- 4Typing test (mandatory, qualifying)
Superintendent – Tier-1 (MCQ, OMR)
3 hours
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Current Affairs, General Awareness | 30 | 90 |
| General Mental Ability, Reasoning | 30 | 90 |
| Arithmetical & Numerical Ability, Data Interpretation | 30 | 90 |
| General Hindi and General English | 30 (15+15) | 90 |
| Computer Proficiency | 30 | 90 |
| Total | 150 | 450 |
+3 for each correct answer, −1 for each wrong answer, 0 for unanswered. About 10 times the vacancies are shortlisted for Tier-2.
Superintendent – Tier-2 (objective + descriptive)
3 hours
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Objective part (8 subjects) | 50 | 150 |
| Descriptive part (8 subjects) | 30 | 150 |
| Total | 80 | 300 |
At least 30% is needed in the objective and descriptive parts separately. No re-evaluation of descriptive answers. About 5 times the vacancies go to the skill test.
Junior Assistant – Tier-1 (MCQ, OMR)
2 hours
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Environment | 30 | 90 |
| Reasoning and Mathematical Ability | 25 | 75 |
| General Hindi and English | 25 | 75 |
| Basic Knowledge of Computer Operation | 10 | 30 |
| Awareness about School Education, Examination Board | 10 | 30 |
| Total | 100 | 300 |
+3 for each correct answer, −1 for each wrong answer. About 5 times the vacancies are shortlisted for the skill test.
Source: CBSE Recruitment of Superintendent and Junior Assistant – Notice No. CBSE/Rectt.Cell/14(87)/SA/2024 (published 31 December 2024). Confirm in the official notice before applying.
Reviewed editorial
Superintendent: Tier-1 MCQ screening, Tier-2 objective + descriptive exam, then a qualifying skill test and typing test. Junior Assistant: Tier-1 MCQ screening, then a qualifying skill test and typing test.
Syllabus and subject-wise prep
- Current Affairs and General Awareness
- General Mental Ability and Reasoning
- Arithmetic, Numerical Ability and Data Interpretation
- General Hindi and General English
- Computer proficiency
- Awareness about school education and examination boards (Junior Assistant)
- History, Economy, Geography, Science & Technology, Public Administration, Polity (Superintendent Tier-2)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the age limit for CBSE Superintendent & Junior Assistant?
Superintendent: maximum 30 years. Junior Assistant: 18 to 27 years. Minimum age 18., counted as on 31 January 2025, as per the CBSE Recruitment of Superintendent and Junior Assistant – Notice No. CBSE/Rectt.Cell/14(87)/SA/2024. Category-wise upper age relaxation is given in the notice.
What qualification is needed for CBSE Superintendent & Junior Assistant?
Superintendent: bachelor's degree from a recognised university or equivalent, plus working knowledge of computer applications (Windows, MS Office, large databases, Internet). Junior Assistant: 12th class or equivalent from a recognised board or university. Both posts: typing speed 35 w.p.m. in English or 30 w.p.m. in Hindi on computer (10,500 / 9,000 KDPH), qualifying only. Qualifications must be held at the time of applying; final-year candidates or those awaiting results should not apply.
What is the CBSE Superintendent & Junior Assistant exam pattern?
Superintendent – Tier-1 (MCQ, OMR): Current Affairs, General Awareness, General Mental Ability, Reasoning, Arithmetical & Numerical Ability, Data Interpretation, General Hindi and General English, Computer Proficiency, Total (3 hours). +3 for each correct answer, −1 for each wrong answer, 0 for unanswered. About 10 times the vacancies are shortlisted for Tier-2. Superintendent – Tier-2 (objective + descriptive): Objective part (8 subjects), Descriptive part (8 subjects), Total (3 hours). At least 30% is needed in the objective and descriptive parts separately. No re-evaluation of descriptive answers. About 5 times the vacancies go to the skill test. Junior Assistant – Tier-1 (MCQ, OMR): General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Environment, Reasoning and Mathematical Ability, General Hindi and English, Basic Knowledge of Computer Operation, Awareness about School Education, Examination Board, Total (2 hours). +3 for each correct answer, −1 for each wrong answer. About 5 times the vacancies are shortlisted for the skill test.
How many vacancies are there in CBSE Superintendent & Junior Assistant?
Superintendent 142 (SC 21, ST 10, OBC-NCL 38, EWS 14, UR 59; PwBD 6) and Junior Assistant 70 (SC 9, ST 9, OBC-NCL 34, EWS 13, UR 5; PwBD 2, ESM 7). Vacancies are provisional and may change., according to the CBSE Recruitment of Superintendent and Junior Assistant – Notice No. CBSE/Rectt.Cell/14(87)/SA/2024.
How many vacancies are in the CBSE Superintendent and Junior Assistant recruitment?
The notice dated 31.12.2024 lists 142 Superintendent and 70 Junior Assistant vacancies.
What is the age limit?
Superintendent up to 30 years; Junior Assistant 18 to 27 years, as on 31 January 2025, with relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST, 3 for OBC, 10 for women and 10–15 for PwBD.
Is there negative marking?
Yes. Each correct answer earns 3 marks and each wrong answer costs 1 mark.
Is typing required?
Yes, for both posts: 35 w.p.m. in English or 30 w.p.m. in Hindi on computer. The typing test is qualifying.
What is the application fee?
₹800 per post for UR, OBC and EWS. Nil for SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, women and departmental candidates.
What is CBSE Superintendent & Junior Assistant?
CBSE's direct recruitment of Superintendents (Group B, Level 6) and Junior Assistants (Group C, Level 2) for its offices, through OMR-based written tiers, a skill test and a typing test.
Who is CBSE Superintendent & Junior Assistant for?
Graduates with computer skills (Superintendent) or 12th-pass candidates (Junior Assistant) who can type 35 w.p.m. in English or 30 w.p.m. in Hindi and want a ministerial job in CBSE.
How is CBSE Superintendent & Junior Assistant selection described?
Superintendent: Tier-1 MCQ screening, Tier-2 objective + descriptive exam, then a qualifying skill test and typing test. Junior Assistant: Tier-1 MCQ screening, then a qualifying skill test and typing test.
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