CBSE Assistant Secretary 2021: Result Out, Vacancy Not Stated
Central Board of Secondary Education · Advertisement No. CBSE/Rectt. Cell/Advt./FA/01/2019
Recruitment details
The Central Board of Secondary Education released the result for three recruitment posts.
- Assistant Secretary
- Assistant Secretary (IT)
- Analyst (IT)
The advertisement number was CBSE/Rectt. Cell/Advt./FA/01/2019.
How to apply and what to do now
This recruitment is at the result stage, so new applications are not described in the supplied data.
Read the result notice to check your result and any instructions for the interview or later steps.
In Detail
Vacancy Details
The supplied recruitment data does not state the total vacancies or a post-wise vacancy count.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement date | 15.11.2019 |
| Assistant Secretary examination | 28 January 2020 |
| Assistant Secretary (IT) examination | 31 January 2020 |
| Analyst examination | 30 January 2021 |
| Assistant Secretary interview | 23-24 February and 2-3 March 2021 |
| Assistant Secretary (IT) interview | 23-24 February 2021 |
| Analyst interview | 2-3 March 2021 |
| Result notice | 22 March 2021 |
Every date Central Board of Secondary Education printed for CBSE Assistant Secretary 2021, exactly as the notification states it. A date the notice gave as a range or a month is shown in its own words rather than pinned to a day it never named.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement date | 15 Nov 2019 |
| Assistant Secretary examination | 28 Jan 2020 |
| Assistant Secretary (IT) examination | 31 Jan 2020 |
| Analyst examination | 30 Jan 2021 |
| Assistant Secretary interview | 23-24 February and 2-3 March 2021 |
| Assistant Secretary (IT) interview | 23-24 February 2021 |
| Analyst interview | 2-3 March 2021 |
| Result notice | 22 Mar 2021 |
Application Fee
The supplied data does not state the education qualification or other eligibility rules.
The supplied data does not state the minimum age, maximum age or age relaxations.
The supplied data does not state the application fee.
Exam Pattern
The exam pattern included Tier 1 and Tier 2 papers for different cadres.
| Stage | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 (Admin Cadre) | Current Affairs and General Awareness | 30 | 60 | 2.5 hours |
| Tier 1 (Admin Cadre) | General Mental Ability, Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability | 30 | 60 | 2.5 hours |
| Tier 1 (Admin Cadre) | Arithmetical & Numerical Ability, Data Interpretation | 30 | 60 | 2.5 hours |
| Tier 1 (Admin Cadre) | General Hindi, Comprehension and Communication Skill | 15 | 30 | 2.5 hours |
| Tier 1 (Admin Cadre) | General English, Comprehension and Communication Skill | 15 | 30 | 2.5 hours |
| Tier 1 (Admin Cadre) | Basic Knowledge of Computer Operation | 30 | 60 | 2.5 hours |
| Tier 2 (Descriptive) (Admin Cadre) | Current Affairs and General Awareness of Economics, Social, Political, Scientific & Technological development in India. Indian History and Culture, Geography of India and the World, Growth of Indian Education System and School Boards. | Not stated | 160 | 3 hours |
| Tier 2 (Descriptive) (Admin Cadre) | Administrative Theories, Administrative Behavior, Principles of Organization, Personnel Administration and Financial Administration, Accountability and Control, Public Policy, Planning, Techniques of Administrative Improvement and Administrative Reforms | Not stated | 80 | 3 hours |
| Tier 2 (Descriptive) (Admin Cadre) | Constitution of India, Polity, Governance, Administrative Law, Ethics, Integrity, Aptitude. | Not stated | 40 | 3 hours |
| Tier 2 (Descriptive) (Admin Cadre) | Essay Writing (Hindi or English) | Not stated | 40 | 3 hours |
| Tier 1 (Academics/Skills Education/Training Cadres) | Current Affairs and General Awareness | 50 | 100 | 2.5 hours |
| Tier 1 (Academics/Skills Education/Training Cadres) | Skills for academic and office work and analytical ability | 50 | 100 | 2.5 hours |
| Tier 1 (Academics/Skills Education/Training Cadres) | General aptitude in areas associated to school education | 50 | 100 | 2.5 hours |
| Tier 2 (Academics/Skills Education/Training Cadres) | Descriptive Paper containing subjective-type questions on specific subjects | Not stated | 320 | Not stated |
Tier 1 (Admin Cadre)
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Affairs and General Awareness | 30 | 60 | 2.5 hours |
| General Mental Ability, Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability | 30 | 60 | 2.5 hours |
| Arithmetical & Numerical Ability, Data Interpretation | 30 | 60 | 2.5 hours |
| General Hindi, Comprehension and Communication Skill | 15 | 30 | 2.5 hours |
| General English, Comprehension and Communication Skill | 15 | 30 | 2.5 hours |
| Basic Knowledge of Computer Operation | 30 | 60 | 2.5 hours |
| Total | 150 | 300 |
Tier 2 (Descriptive) (Admin Cadre)
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Affairs and General Awareness of Economics, Social, Political, Scientific & Technological development in India. Indian History and Culture, Geography of India and the World, Growth of Indian Education System and School Boards. | — | 160 | 3 hours |
| Administrative Theories, Administrative Behavior, Principles of Organization, Personnel Administration and Financial Administration, Accountability and Control, Public Policy, Planning, Techniques of Administrative Improvement and Administrative Reforms | — | 80 | 3 hours |
| Constitution of India, Polity, Governance, Administrative Law, Ethics, Integrity, Aptitude. | — | 40 | 3 hours |
| Essay Writing (Hindi or English) | — | 40 | 3 hours |
| Total | — | 320 |
Tier 1 (Academics/Skills Education/Training Cadres)
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Affairs and General Awareness | 50 | 100 | 2.5 hours |
| Skills for academic and office work and analytical ability | 50 | 100 | 2.5 hours |
| General aptitude in areas associated to school education | 50 | 100 | 2.5 hours |
| Total | 150 | 300 |
Tier 2 (Academics/Skills Education/Training Cadres)
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Descriptive Paper containing subjective-type questions on specific subjects | — | 320 | — |
Selection Process
The selection process included a Computer Based Test and an interview.
What the result stage means
Candidates selected in the Computer Based Test were eligible to appear for the interview.
- Computer Based Test
- Interview
- Computer Based Test
- Interview
Syllabus
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| Current Affairs and General Awareness | Economics, Social, Political, Scientific & Technological development in India |
| Administrative Theories | Administrative Behavior, Principles of Organization, Personnel Administration and Financial Administration, Accountability and Control, Public Policy, Planning, Techniques of Administrative Improvement and Administrative Reforms |
| Constitution of India | Polity, Governance, Administrative Law, Ethics, Integrity, Aptitude |
| Essay Writing | Hindi or English |
Admit Card, Exam Date, Result and Answer Key
- Admit Card
- CBSE has not announced a date yet. This page updates the day the notice does.
- Exam Date
- 28 Jan 2020 — full details
- Result
- 22 Mar 2021 — full details
- Answer Key
- CBSE has not announced a date yet. This page updates the day the notice does.
Key Numbers
| What | As stated in the notification |
|---|---|
| second stage | interview |
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was the CBSE Assistant Secretary recruitment result released?
The result notice was issued on 22 March 2021.
Which posts were included in this CBSE recruitment?
The posts were Assistant Secretary, Assistant Secretary (IT) and Analyst (IT).
What was the selection process?
The selection process included a Computer Based Test and an interview.
When was the Assistant Secretary interview held?
It was held on 23-24 February and 2-3 March 2021.
Was there negative marking in the exam?
Yes. The exam had negative marking of ½ marks for every wrong answer.
How many vacancies were announced?
The supplied data does not state the total or post-wise vacancy count.
Facts on this page are read directly from 2 official documents. Last checked 28 Aug 2026.