The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced a crucial opportunity for candidates who have applied for its Direct Recruitment Quota (DRQ) examination for 2026. The board will open a special application correction window for a limited period of two days, starting tomorrow.
Key Dates and One-Time Opportunity
The correction facility will be available online from December 29, 2025, to December 30, 2025. The portal will remain accessible until 11:59 PM on the closing date. CBSE has explicitly stated that this is a one-time measure and no further chances for correction will be provided after the window closes. This window is exclusively for candidates who have successfully submitted their complete online application and paid the requisite fee within the original deadline.
What Can and Cannot Be Corrected
Candidates must note that only specific fields in their application form are open for editing. It is vital to understand these distinctions to avoid last-minute confusion.
Fields allowed for correction include:
- Candidate's name (for minor spelling corrections only)
- Father's and Mother's name (spelling corrections)
- Gender, Nationality, and Educational qualifications
- Photograph and signature (only if they are unclear or incorrect)
- Options and order of preference for multiple posts
Fields that CANNOT be changed are:
- Registered mobile number and email ID
- Examination centre or city choice
- Application number, Date of birth, and Category
- Disability details (if applicable) and Aadhaar number
- Permanent address
Step-by-Step Guide for Making Corrections
To edit their application, candidates need to follow a straightforward process on the official CBSE website. First, visit the CBSE portal and navigate to the Direct Recruitment Quota (DRQ) 2026 section. Click on the link for the Application Correction Window. Log in securely using your original application number and password. Once the form opens on the screen, make the necessary changes only in the permitted fields.
It is highly recommended to review all details meticulously before the final submission. If the corrections lead to a higher application fee, the difference must be paid online immediately. The board has clarified that no refund will be issued if the corrected fee is lower. After submission, candidates must download and save the confirmation page for all future reference.
Important Contacts and Final Advice
In case of any technical issues or queries during the correction process, candidates can reach out to the CBSE helpdesk. The designated contact numbers are 011-24050353 and 011-24050354. Alternatively, queries can be sent via email to drq2026@cbseshiksha.in.
Prospective applicants for Group A, Group B, and Group C posts under the CBSE Direct Recruitment Quota are advised to act promptly within this short window. Double-checking every entry is crucial, as this is the final opportunity to rectify any inadvertent errors before the recruitment process moves forward. All candidates should monitor the official CBSE website regularly for the latest updates and announcements regarding the DRQ 2026 examination.
