NATIONAL BOARD OF EXAMINATION (NBE) — ADVT A-12011/3/2025-ESTB

NBEMS Group A, B & C Various Post Recruitment 2026

National Board of Examination (NBE) has released the notification for 5 distinct posts across Group A, B, and C — from Stenographer to Deputy Director (Medical). This page is your complete resource center — covering eligibility, post-wise qualifications, and what to prepare before applying from 29 June 2026.

📅 Apply Opens: 29 June 2026 • 📝 Exam: 05–06 September 2026 • 53 Posts Across 5 Roles • 10+2 to Postgraduate Eligible

📅 Applications open on 29 June 2026 and close on 20 July 2026. The written exam (Paper-I and Paper-II) is scheduled for 05–06 September 2026. Use the time before applications open to confirm your eligibility for one of the 5 available post types.

📌 Source Data Note: The official notification's "How To Apply" section referenced "the official site of the HSSC," which is inconsistent with this recruitment's actual issuing body (NBE/NBEMS) and official website (natboard.edu.in) used throughout the rest of the notification. This page treats that as a template carry-over error and directs candidates to natboard.edu.in consistently.

📋 Recruitment Overview

The National Board of Examination (NBE), which administers NBEMS (National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences), has released its notification for Group A, B & C Various Post Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. A-12011/3/2025-Estb. Online applications open on 29 June 2026 and close on 20 July 2026. The written examination (Paper-I and Paper-II) is scheduled for 05–06 September 2026.

This recruitment covers 53 posts across 5 distinct roles — Stenographer, Junior Assistant, Deputy Director (Medical), Junior Programmer, and Junior Accountant — spanning Group A (officer-level), Group B, and Group C classifications, with eligibility ranging from 10+2 to postgraduate medical qualification depending on the post.

⭐ Why This Recruitment Matters

NBE is the statutory body responsible for India's premier postgraduate medical examinations (such as NEET-PG-adjacent assessments and DNB courses) and administers exams that determine medical career pathways for thousands of doctors annually. Working at NBE — whether in a clerical, technical, or senior medical education role — places candidates within India's central medical examination and credentialing infrastructure.

This recruitment is unusual in covering both entry-level support roles (Stenographer, Junior Assistant) and a senior medical education position (Deputy Director, Medical) in a single notification — making it relevant to a wide range of candidates, from 10+2 pass-outs to postgraduate medical professionals.

🎯 Who Should Apply

• ⌨️ 10+2 pass candidates with shorthand/typing skills — for Stenographer (80 WPM shorthand, 30 WPM typing) and Junior Assistant (computer proficiency), aged up to 27 years.

• 💻 B.Tech/BCA/Computer Science graduates — for Junior Programmer, requiring DOEACC 'B'/'C' level or equivalent computing qualification, aged up to 27 years.

• 📊 B.Com or Mathematics/Statistics graduates — for Junior Accountant, with preference for candidates having 3 years of government accounting experience, aged up to 27 years.

• 🩺 Postgraduate medical specialists — for Deputy Director (Medical), requiring a recognised PG medical qualification under the Medical Council Act, 1956, with preference for Medical Education Technology training, aged up to 35 years.

📈 Career Growth Overview

NBEMS Group A, B, and C posts typically follow standard central government seniority-based promotion structures, varying by group classification and cadre.

Not Available — the official notification provided does not specify promotion timelines, cadre-specific career trajectories, or rank progression details for any of the 5 posts. Candidates should refer to the official NBE website or service rules for verified career growth information.

💰 Salary and Benefits Summary

Not Available — the official notification provided does not specify pay scale, pay level, or allowance details for any of the 5 posts under this recruitment. Candidates should refer to the official NBEMS notification or recruitment cell for verified salary and benefits information before making career decisions.

📊 Selection Difficulty Overview

The selection process has three stages: Paper-I, Paper-II, and Final Merit List. Notably, this notification does not mention an interview, document verification, or medical examination stage — making it a comparatively more streamlined, paper-based selection process than many other government recruitments, at least as described in the available notification.

Not Available — specific cutoff marks, selection ratios, or year-wise difficulty trends are not part of the verified source data for this notification. Candidates should refer to NBE's official previous recruitment cutoffs, where published, for data-backed difficulty assessment.

📚 Exam Preparation Guidance

1. Confirm which of the 5 posts matches your qualification and age before applying — eligibility varies sharply from 10+2 to postgraduate medical level.

2. If applying for Stenographer, begin practicing shorthand (80 WPM) and typing (30 WPM) now — these are tested skills, not just stated requirements.

3. If applying for Junior Assistant or Junior Programmer, brush up on computer fundamentals — Windows, Network Operating Systems, LAN architecture — as these are explicitly named eligibility criteria.

4. Prepare for Paper-I and Paper-II based on the specific post you're applying for — refer to the official notification for subject-wise exam pattern once released.

5. If you have relevant prior experience (Stenographer in Govt/PSU, accounting experience), gather documentation now since preference is explicitly given for this.

🚫 Common Candidate Mistakes

• Applying for a post without verifying the specific age limit for that post — the limits range from 27 to 35 years depending on the role, not a single uniform figure.

• Underestimating the Stenographer skill test — 80 WPM shorthand and 30 WPM typing are tested competencies that require genuine practice, not self-assessment.

• Assuming the ₹1,500 fee is the final amount and underpaying by not accounting for the additional 18% GST.

• Confusing this recruitment's official site (natboard.edu.in) with other organisations' portals, given a template inconsistency in the source notification (see Source Data Note above).

• Not preparing documentation for preferred experience (e.g., prior Stenographer or accounting experience) in advance, since this affects merit consideration.

➡️ Next Stage Expectations

After applications close on 20 July 2026, candidates should expect the Admit Card to be released before the exam. The written examination (Paper-I and Paper-II) is on 05–06 September 2026.

Following the exam, NBE will prepare a Final Merit List based on combined performance. The official notification does not describe further stages (such as interview or document verification) beyond this — candidates should monitor the official NBE notification for any additional stage announcements closer to the result date.

🖊 How to Apply (From 29 June 2026)

1. From 29 June 2026, visit natboard.edu.in or use the Apply Online link in the Important Links section below (inactive until that date).

2. Confirm your post, eligibility, and age band before starting the form.

3. Register and fill in personal, educational, and post-preference details accurately.

4. Upload required documents — photograph, signature, mark sheets, and any experience certificates relevant to your applied post.

5. Pay the fee — ₹1,500 + 18% GST (General/OBC/EWS) or free (SC/ST/PH/Female) — online before 20 July 2026.

6. Submit and save a printout of the confirmation. Await Admit Card release before 05–06 September 2026.

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⚠️ Disclaimer: ResultDekho is an independent educational information platform. Candidates should always verify critical details through the official notification and official website before making decisions. All data on this page is sourced from the official NBEMS notification (Advt A-12011/3/2025-Estb). A template inconsistency referencing "HSSC" in the source's How To Apply section has been corrected to reflect NBE/natboard.edu.in as noted above. ResultDekho is not affiliated with NBE, NBEMS, or the Government of India. Always verify details at the official website: natboard.edu.in. Last Updated: 20 June 2026