Central Board of Secondary Education has launched the Integrated Payment System (IPS) for processing final payments to examination centres and functionaries for the 2026 board examinations. Schools have been instructed to enter, verify and freeze data on the IPS Centre Final 2026 portal within the prescribed schedule. The system incorporates revised rates for remuneration, conveyance and refreshments. A refreezing window has also been provided for correction of failed payments as per CBSE examination norms guidelines.