Several notable developments have emerged across the education sector, covering school payments, competitive examinations, university placements and staff remuneration. The latest announcements from CBSE, IBPS, Delhi University and the West Bengal government are relevant to schools, students, job aspirants and education professionals.

CBSE Promotes Digital Payments in Schools

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has asked its affiliated schools to promote digital payments and strengthen awareness of safe digital transactions. The initiative follows a digital payments promotion plan developed by the Department of Financial Services under the Ministry of Finance. Schools have been advised to consider UPI, RuPay cards and other digital options for fees, canteen and library payments. CBSE has also suggested using the Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS) and integrating it with school ERP systems where appropriate. Awareness activities for teachers, students and parents have also been recommended.

IBPS Clerk Prelims Admit Card Released

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection has released the IBPS Clerk Prelims Admit Card 2026. Candidates can download their hall tickets through the official IBPS website. The admit card is available from October 1st to October 11th, 2026. The recruitment drive is being conducted for 11,403 posts. Candidates should download their hall tickets and check the examination instructions carefully before appearing for the test.

DU to Hold AVASAR 2026 Placement Drive

The University of Delhi will organise its second AVASAR placement drive on October 7th. More than 4,000 students have registered, while over 85 organisations are expected to participate. The drive will provide students with opportunities to explore jobs and internships. The university has stated that the highest annual salary package on offer exceeds ₹10 lakh, while the highest internship stipend is up to ₹60,000 per month.
 

Key developments include:
 

• CBSE: Promotion of digital payment systems and financial literacy
• IBPS: Clerk preliminary examination admit cards released
• Delhi University: AVASAR 2026 to connect students with employers
• West Bengal: Remuneration of contractual school education employees has been enhanced with Finance Department concurrence and Cabinet approval
   

These developments reflect the range of education sector updates currently affecting institutions, students and education employees. Rather than focusing solely on examinations, recent announcements also cover technology adoption, employment opportunities and workforce support.
 

For EducationToday, the CBSE initiative is particularly relevant as schools increasingly incorporate digital systems into everyday administrative and financial processes. The combination of digital payments, awareness programmes and ERP integration indicates a broader move towards more streamlined school operations.
 

The latest announcements also underline the importance of institutions keeping students, staff and parents informed about changes that directly affect their academic and professional journeys.