CBSE Assistant Secretary 2021: Result Out, Vacancy Not Stated
Central Board of Secondary Education · Advertisement No. CBSE/Rectt. Cell/Advt./FA/01/2019
CBSE Assistant Secretary 2021 is a recruitment notified by Central Board of Secondary Education. The result was declared on 22 Mar 2021.
Key Details
- Notification Number: CBSE/Rectt. Cell/Advt./FA/01/2019
- Exam Date: 28 Jan 2020 Important Dates
- Result Date: 22 Mar 2021 Important Dates
Selection, Pattern and Syllabus
- Selection Process: Computer Based Test → Interview Selection Process
- Exam Pattern: Tier 1 (Admin Cadre), Tier 2 (Descriptive) (Admin Cadre), Tier 1 (Academics/Skills Education/Training Cadres), Tier 2 (Academics/Skills Education/Training Cadres) — 14 sections in all Exam Pattern
- Negative Marking: ½ marks for every wrong answer Exam Pattern
- Syllabus: 4 subjects — Current Affairs and General Awareness, Administrative Theories, Constitution of India, Essay Writing Syllabus
Recruitment details
The Central Board of Secondary Education published this recruitment for three posts.
- Assistant Secretary
- Assistant Secretary (IT)
- Analyst (IT)

How to understand the result stage
The result notice was issued on 22 March 2021.
Candidates selected in the Computer Based Test could appear for the interview.
This recruitment record is at the result stage. Check the result notice for your status.
How to apply
The provided data does not include application steps or an application deadline.
In Detail
Vacancy Details
The provided data does not state the total vacancies or post-wise vacancies.
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 provided data does not give the qualification, extra eligibility rules, application fee or age limit.
No age relaxation details are provided.
Exam Pattern
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.
Admin Cadre exam pattern
| Stage | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | Current Affairs and General Awareness | 30 | 60 | 2.5 hours |
| Tier 1 | General Mental Ability, Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability | 30 | 60 | 2.5 hours |
| Tier 1 | Arithmetical & Numerical Ability, Data Interpretation | 30 | 60 | 2.5 hours |
| Tier 1 | General Hindi, Comprehension and Communication Skill | 15 | 30 | 2.5 hours |
| Tier 1 | General English, Comprehension and Communication Skill | 15 | 30 | 2.5 hours |
| Tier 1 | Basic Knowledge of Computer Operation | 30 | 60 | 2.5 hours |
| Tier 2 | Current Affairs and General Awareness | Not stated | 160 | 3 hours |
| Tier 2 | Administrative subjects | Not stated | 80 | 3 hours |
| Tier 2 | Constitution of India, Polity, Governance, Administrative Law, Ethics, Integrity, Aptitude | Not stated | 40 | 3 hours |
| Tier 2 | Essay Writing (Hindi or English) | Not stated | 40 | 3 hours |
Academics, Skills Education and Training Cadres
| Stage | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | Current Affairs and General Awareness | 50 | 100 | 2.5 hours |
| Tier 1 | Skills for academic and office work and analytical ability | 50 | 100 | 2.5 hours |
| Tier 1 | General aptitude in areas associated to school education | 50 | 100 | 2.5 hours |
| Tier 2 | Descriptive paper on specific subjects | Not stated | 320 | Not stated |
- 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 result released?
The result notice was issued on 22 March 2021.
Which posts were included in the 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.
What was the Assistant Secretary examination date?
The Assistant Secretary examination was held on 28 January 2020.
What was the application fee?
The provided data does not state the application fee.
How many vacancies were available?
The provided data does not state the total or post-wise vacancy count.
How we know this
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