Sipu Jha
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released an important notice for aspirants appearing in the Direct Recruitment Quota Examination 2026 (DRQ 2026). The board has announced that details related to the allotted city of examination will be shared with candidates through the online application portal. It will help candidates to prepare their travel and accommodation in advance.The city intimation slips will be released on January 17, 2026. Candidates will be able to access it by logging in to the official website, cbse.gov.in. According to the Board’s official website, the city intimation slips cannot be treated as admit cards.
What is city intimation for DRQ 2026?
The city intimation is an advance notice that informs candidates about the city in which their examination centre will be located. It does not provide details such as the exact exam centre address, reporting time, or exam shift. These details will be mentioned only on the official admit card, which will be released separately.The city information will be available only in online mode. CBSE will not send any physical communication regarding the examination city by post or email.
How to download DRQ 2026 city intimation slips
Candidates can follow these simple steps to check their allotted examination city:
- Move to the official CBSE website at www.cbse.gov.in.
- Log in using your registered application number and password.
- Click on the link for “Advance Information for Allotment of City of Examination – DRQ 2026.”
- View the examination city details on the screen.
- Download and save the document for future reference.
- Candidates should ensure that they log out after checking their details to protect their login information.
City intimation is not the admit card
CBSE has made it very clear that city intimation should not be taken as the admit card. The admit card will be issued separately, following the official schedule. It will contain the necessary details of the exact examination centre, date of the examination, reporting time and the instructions for the exam.Entry to the examination hall will be allowed only to those who possess a valid admit card. Thus, candidates should not make any final arrangements until they get the official admit card.
Important advice for candidates
Candidates are recommended to follow the changes related to DRQ 2026 on the official website of CBSE. Any changes in instructions or schedule will be put on the board’s website only. Candidates should also take care of their registered mobile number and email address so that they remain active to receive the alerts, if issued by the board.CBSE DRQ 2026 is a major recruitment test, and candidates who have up-to-date knowledge of the official information will more likely be prepared. Checking the city intimation promptly and following the official guidelines will guarantee a hassle-free exam experience.Candidates can click on the link provided here to download the official notice related to the CBSE city intimation slip for DRQ recruitment 2026.
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