CBSE Recruitment 2026, AIIMS INI SS Results, IIT Madras 500 Startups & UPSC Civil Services Interviews

Dec 3, 2025

Published: Wednesday, December 3, 2025

CBSE Opens Recruitment 2026 for 124 Non-Teaching Positions

The Central Board of Secondary Education has started the online registration process for CBSE Recruitment 2026, according to the official notice released today. The application window opened on December 2 and will remain active until December 22, with both application submission and fee payment required by 11:59 PM on the same date.

Comprehensive Vacancy Details and Post Descriptions

CBSE has announced 124 vacancies across Group A, B, and C non-teaching posts covering diverse roles including Assistant Secretary (8 posts), Assistant Professor & Assistant Director (Academics) (12 posts), Assistant Professor & Assistant Director (Training) (8 posts), Assistant Professor & Assistant Director (Skill Education) (7 posts), Accounts Officer (2 posts), Superintendent (27 posts), Junior Translation Officer (9 posts), Junior Accountant (16 posts), and Junior Assistant (35 posts).

The recruitment encompasses a broad range of administrative, financial, and support functions critical to CBSE's operations, representing significant career opportunities for candidates with relevant educational backgrounds and experience.

Examination Pattern and Marking Scheme

The notification outlines a clear marking pattern for the Tier-1 examination, with each correct answer carrying three marks while one mark is deducted for every incorrect response. No marks are awarded for unanswered questions. Each question features only one valid answer, and marking multiple options results in an incorrect response, attracting a one-mark penalty.

Document Requirements and Entry Procedures

Candidates appearing for the examination must carry specific documents to the test centre, with entry denied without essential documentation. Mandatory documents include a printed copy of the admit card downloaded from the CBSE website, one passport-size photograph identical to the uploaded image, and an original, valid, non-expired photo identity proof such as a PAN card, Driving Licence, Voter ID, Passport, Aadhaar card with photograph, E-Aadhaar with photograph, or a ration card bearing a photograph.

Candidates applying under the PwBD category must bring their disability certificate issued by an authorised medical officer, along with any required certificate related to physical limitation for writing and the prescribed Letter of Undertaking if using their own scribe.

Shortlisting Criteria and Final Selection Process

CBSE has detailed shortlisting criteria for Tier-2 and subsequent stages, with varying cut-off marks by category. For OBC and EWS candidates, cut-offs will be five percent lower than the unreserved category threshold, while SC, ST, and PwBD applicants receive ten per cent lower cut-offs. CBSE reserves the right to further reduce cut-offs if insufficient candidates in specific categories qualify.

However, no candidate securing less than 30% of the maximum marks in either Tier-1 or Tier-2 will be considered for final selection, regardless of category, maintaining minimum competency standards across all selections.

AIIMS Announces INI SS 2025 Results for Medical Super-Speciality Programs

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences has announced the results of the Institute of National Importance Super-Speciality (INI-SS) Entrance Test for the January 2026 session, according to the official notification released today. Candidates who sat for the exam on November 22, 2025, can view the roll number–wise list of provisionally qualified candidates on the official AIIMS examination portal—aiimsexams.ac.in.

Eligible Institutions and Program Details

The results include candidates who have cleared Stage I of the INI-SS examination, making them eligible to seek admission to DM (Doctor of Medicine) and MCh (Master of Surgery) programmes at AIIMS New Delhi, established AIIMS campuses nationwide, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) Puducherry, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) Chandigarh, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) Bengaluru, and Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST) Trivandrum.

Result Accessibility and Counselling Process

AIIMS has issued results in PDF format, downloadable directly without requiring login credentials. The document provides details, including each candidate's roll number, category of application, and qualification status. Candidates are advised to carefully verify information to confirm eligibility for the next stage.

Following result announcement, AIIMS Delhi oversees the counselling process for qualified candidates. Eligible candidates must first register for counselling, then submit preferences for available super-speciality seats. Final seat allotment is determined based on the merit list and candidate choices.

For the January 2026 academic session, AIIMS will conduct three counselling rounds to allocate super-speciality seats across leading institutions. Candidates are advised to frequently check the official website for the latest updates regarding counselling schedules, registration guidelines, and seat allotment procedures.

IIT Madras Reaches Historic 500-Startup Milestone with ₹53,000 Crore Valuation

The IIT Madras Incubation Cell (IITMIC), the institute's nodal agency for building and scaling startups, has crossed a landmark milestone by incubating more than 500 deep-tech startups since its inception 12 years ago, according to today's announcement. This achievement establishes IIT Madras as one of India's most significant centres for science- and technology-driven entrepreneurship.

Portfolio Scope and Technology Areas

IITMIC's portfolio covers a wide range of advanced technology areas, including orbital launch vehicles with reusable propulsion, organ-on-chip platforms, electric mobility solutions from e-scooters to flying taxis, underwater robotics, quantum security, semiconductor systems, climate-tech, and AI-based products. Many startups incubated here are redefining markets and addressing problems requiring strong scientific and technological depth.

So far, the incubator has supported 511 startups valued at more than ₹53,000 crore based on recent funding rounds. These companies have generated over 11,000 direct jobs. In 2024–25, IITMIC incubated more than 100 deep-tech startups under its "Startup Shatam" mission, its highest annual number to date. The incubator continues screening more than 100 startup applications monthly.

Support Infrastructure and Funding Achievement

IITMIC provides end-to-end support to startups, including help validating core technology, building prototypes, conducting early industry pilots, and accessing strategic partners and smart capital. Startups also benefit from IIT Madras's institutional network and international linkages in regions including the US, the Middle East, East Africa, and ASEAN.

Over the years, many IIT Madras–linked startups have progressed from prototype to scale in sectors such as climate resilience, advanced manufacturing, space, mobility, and frontier AI, drawing global investors and industry partners to the IIT Madras ecosystem.

Impressive Financial and Innovation Metrics

The numbers reflect IITMIC's scale: ₹17,310 crore in VC investment raised, 13 mergers and acquisitions, 190 startups currently in market with ₹4,000 crore revenue in 2023–24, and 700+ patents filed. Nearly 150 startups have IITM faculty as founders or shareholders.

Founded in 2013 as a Section 8 company, IITMIC is recognised by the DST and DPIIT. Along with sector-focused incubators including the IITM Bioincubator, RTBI, HTIC Medtech Incubator, and Pravartak Technologies Foundation, it remains central to India's deep-tech push.

UPSC Announces Civil Services 2025 Personality Test Schedule

The Union Public Service Commission has released the personality test schedule for the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2025, according to the official announcement today. The interviews are scheduled to commence on Monday, December 8, 2025, and continue until Friday, December 19, 2025, providing a defined window for all qualified candidates to appear.

Interview Schedule and Reporting Requirements

The first batch comprises 649 candidates, with the commission publishing their roll numbers, interview dates, and respective sessions. Candidates are required to report at 9 AM for forenoon sessions and 1 PM for afternoon sessions. UPSC has emphasised that no requests for changes in interview date or time will ordinarily be entertained, highlighting strict adherence requirements.

This announcement follows the declaration of the Main examination results on November 11, 2025, bringing candidates one step closer to final selection in India's elite civil services.

Travel Reimbursement and Documentation

Candidates appearing for interviews are eligible for travel expense reimbursement limited to Second/Sleeper class train fare (Mail/Express) only. E-Summon Letters will be available for download on official websites—upsc.gov.in and upsconline.gov.in. Candidates must retain printed copies for verification at interview venues.

The announcement of the UPSC Personality Test schedule marks a critical juncture in Civil Services Examination 2025, signalling a transition from written tests to the final selection stage. Aspirants are urged to carefully check schedules, make travel arrangements, and prepare diligently for interviews, as strict adherence to announced dates and timings is mandatory.