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DSSSB Exam: Eligibility, Application Form, Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Admit Card & Result

Updated On - March 24, 2026

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Tom Helson

DSSSB Recruitment 2026 is a state-level exam conducted by the Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) for various posts every year under the National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCT of Delhi).

Highlights

Particulars Details
Exam Name DSSSB 2026
Conducting Body Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB)
DSSSB Official Website https://delhi.gov.in/
DSSSB Exam Type State Level Examination
Eligibility Criteria
  • Bachelorโ€™s degree or Mastersโ€™ Degree
  • Degree/Diploma in Training Education
Mode of Application Online
Mode of Exam Online & offline
Duration
  • 2 hours for PRT & TGT;
  • 3 hours for PGT

Notification

The DSSSB has so far released three notifications for the DSSSB recruitment 2026. Have a look at the details of these notifications below:

  • Advertisement No 01/26:The first DSSSB notification 2026 (Advertisement No 01/26) . The DSSSB announced a total of 911 vacancies for the posts of TGT, Special Educator (Primary), Pharmacist, Technical Assistant, Laboratory Assistant, Assistant Chemist, Assistant Engineer, Personal Assistant, Draftsman, Junior Engineer, Security Supervisor, Scientific Assistant, Programmer, and others. These vacancies will be filled in the Delhi Jal Board, New Delhi Municipal Council, Directorate of Ayush, Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board, and other organizations.
  • Advertisement No 02/26:The second DSSSB notification through the release of Advertisement No 02/26. The second notification of 2026 seeks to fill 205 vacancies for the posts of Veterinary Inspector, Assistant Sanitary Inspector, Typist, and various Lab Technicians.
  • Advertisement No 03/26:The DSSSB released the 03/26 notification with last date to apply April 12, 2026, for recruitment of 1214 vacancies of Trained Assistant Teacher (Nursery), TGT (Special Education), and Physical Education Teacher (PET).

The application process under these three notifications has concluded successfully. The exam dates for these posts have been announced by the board.

Important Dates

Here are the exam dates of DSSSB 2026 for various posts under Advertisement No. 02/26 below:

Post Name Exam Dates
TGT (Hindi) Female March 22 โ€“ 23, 2026
Stenographer March 23, 2026
PGT (Various Subjects) March 26 โ€“ 31, 2026
Assistant Teacher (Primary) March 26 & 31, 2026 (remaining shifts)
Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) March 25, 27โ€“30, 2026 & through May 14, 2026

Vacancy

The DSSSB application form has started for the recruitment of teaching posts. Here is the DSSSB post-wise vacancy announcement of DSSSB TGT posts:

Posts Number of Vacancies
DSSSB Teacher Posts 6912
DSSS Other Posts 324
DSSSB TGT 5,828 (Including PWD - 21 vacancy)
Total 13,064

Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria of DSSSB recruitment 2026 varies depending on the announcement of the vacant posts. The eligibility criteria are mentioned as per the advertisement number 02/21:

  • For TGT posts, candidates must have a bachelorโ€™s degree related to the subject and a degree/diploma in training education.
  • For Assistant Teacher Primary, the applicants must have a diploma in elementary education or a bachelorโ€™s degree with a diploma in elementary education.
  • For Assistant Teacher Nursery, the aspirants must pass the Class 12 level exam with NTT training or B. Ed exams.
  • For Counselors, the candidate must hold a bachelorโ€™s or a masterโ€™s degree in psychology or applied psychology.
  • For Head Clerk, the candidates who have already completed a bachelorโ€™s degree with computer proficiency are eligible to apply.
  • For Patwari, Candidates must have a Bachelorโ€™s degree in any stream from any recognized University.

Application

DSSSB 2026 Application Form has been released on May 25, 2026, for the TGT, Assistant Teacher Primary, Assistant Teacher Nursery, Counselors, Head Clerk and Patwari. On the other hand, the DSSSB application form for TGT posts.

Interested applicants can apply online at delhi.gov.in after the application window is activated. The DSSSB application form will not be accepted via any other modes. Here are the primary stages of the application form:

  • Step 1: At the official website, click on โ€œRegistration Linkโ€™ and fill up the required information.
  • Step 2: Then upload the prescribed documents as per the size.
  • Step 3: Pay the DSSSB application fees via SBI e-pay.
  • Step 4: Download the filled application form and print a copy for future reference.

Admit Card

DSSSB admit card 2026 will tentatively be released for 2026. Candidates will be able to download the DSSSB admit cards by entering the application number and date of birth on the official website.

On the other hand, the admit card for DSSSB PGT 2026 exam has been released soon.

Here are the steps to download the admit card-

  • Step 1: Visit the official website and click on the link available for admit card.
  • Step 2: Enter the credentials such as Application/roll number, Date of birth, and Security code (as visible on the screen).
  • Step 3: Click on โ€˜Click to Generate e-Admit Cardโ€™.
  • Step 4: Check the visible information and download DSSSB admit card in PDF format.
  • Step 5: Print a copy of the DSSSB admit card for future reference.
Visible Details on DSSSB 2026 Admit Card

It is advisable to check all the mentioned information on the DSSSB Admit card. If there is any incorrect information is spotted, contact the conducting body immediately.

The information visible on the Admit Card are mentioned below:

  • Candidateโ€™s name
  • Candidateโ€™s roll/ application number
  • Candidateโ€™s signature
  • Exam name
  • Exam time
  • Exam center address

Exam Pattern 2026

The DSSSB has released the 13043 vacant posts for TGT, in the following section of the article, the exam pattern for TGT has been discussed:

  • The exam will be in offline mode.
  • It consists of 200 questions making a total of 200 marks.
  • There is a negative marking of 0.24 for each wrong answer.
  • 1 mark is rewarded for each right answer.
Subjects Questions Marks Duration
General Awareness 20 20 2 hours
General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability 20 20
Arithmetical & Numerical Ability 20 20
English Language 20 20
Hindi Language 20 20
Specific subject as per the choice of Posts 100 100
Total 200 200

Syllabus

The DSSSB Syllabus 2026 for TGT & PRT is given in the following tabular:

Section Subject Syllabus
Section A General Awareness Current Events, Everyday Matter observation, History, Polity, Constitution, Sports, Art & Culture, Geography, Economics, Everyday Science, Scientific Research, National/International Organizations /Institutions, etc
General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability Analogies, similarities, differences, space visualization, problem-solving, analysis, judgment, decision making, visual memory, discrimination, observation, relationship, concepts, arithmetical reasoning, verbal and figure classification, arithmetical number series, etc.
Arithmetical & Numerical Ability Simplification, Decimals, Data Interpretation, Fractions, L.C.M., H.C.F., Ratio & Proportion, Percentage, Average, Profit & Loss, Discount, Simple & Compound Interest, Mensuration, Time & Work, Time & Distance, Tables & Graphs, etc.
Section B Hindi Language & Comprehension and English Language & Comprehension Understanding and comprehension of the English and Hindi Languages, questions on its Vocabulary, Grammar, Sentence Structure, Synonyms, Antonyms, and its correct usage, etc.
Subject Concerned Post specific subject related questions

Selection Process

The DSSSB selection process is comprised of three stages- One Tier exam, Two-Tier exam, and Skill Test. The Two-Tier exam and Skill Test stages might not be valid for recruitment to some posts.

One Tier Exam: The exam contains objective-type questions from General Awareness, Arithmetical & Numerical Ability, General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability, and English/ Hindi Language & Comprehension.

Two Tier Exam: The exam is further divided into two stages - Tier 1 and Tier 2:

  • The Tier 1 exam is an objective test containing multiple-choice questions
  • The Tier 2 exam is a descriptive test related to the subject chosen by a candidate or qualification of a candidate
  • Skill Test: A skill test (sometimes also called an endurance test) is an interview round taken as per the job requirement.

Result

DSSSB result 2026 will be declared on the official website along with the scorecard. The scorecard will show scores of different sections along with the score of the combined section. The details mentioned on DSSSB result 2026 are as follows:

  • Several DSSSB vacancies were advertised.
  • Category-wise roll number of eligible candidates.
  • Candidate Roll Numbers inserted.
  • Next step in the DSSSB recruitment process.

Cut Off

With the declaration of the result, DSSSB also releases the category-wise cutoff marks. DSSSB cutoff marks are the minimum marks that candidates need to score to qualify for the next stage of the exam.

There three major factors of the DSSSB cutoff are difficulty level of the examination, tentative vacancy, number of appeared candidates, and Category of the candidates. Here is the expected cut off mark for the TGT posts:

Post UR (Expected) OBC (Expected) OBC (Expected) ST (Expected) PH (Expected)
TGT Social Science(Female) 100+ 85-95 88-100 73-82 75-90
TGT Social science(Male) 85-100 70-80 82-95 74-80 80-90
TGT Maths(Male) 80-90 80-95 60-70 74-85 75-85
TGT Natural Science(Female) 100-120 95-117 85-95 70-80 75-85
TGT Natural Science(Male) 80-92 73-87 85-95 69-75 70-80
TGT Punjabi(Female) 80-95 71-82 65-78 - 65-85
TGT Hindi(Female) 130-145 122-143 115-125 105-120 100-120
TGT English (Female) 98-115 75-90 75-85 60-70 65-75

Salary Details 2026

The DSSSB recruits the various employees of Group โ€œBโ€ and Group โ€œCโ€. The Group โ€œBโ€ posts receive Rs.35,000 - Rs.55,000 per month. On the other hand, the employees under Group โ€œCโ€ get a salary of around Rs.20,000 - Rs.40,000 per month.

Along with the DSSSB Salary, every employee receives several allowances such as HRA, Dearness Allowance (DA), Transport Allowance (TA), Travel Allowance (TA), Maternity Leave, of at least 6 months to Women, and Medical Allowances.

FAQs

Q: What is the DSSSB job?

A: DSSSB or Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board offers jobs to eligible candidates who want to work under the departments of the Government of Delhi. The DSSSB is responsible for carrying out the recruitment of the vacant posts by appointing the eligible candidates.

Q: Does DSSSB recruit every year?

A: Yes, the DSSSB recruits every year. Generally, the DSSSB recruitment notification is released all around the year as and when the posts become vacant in the departments of the Government of Delhi.

Q: Is DSSSB a government job?

A: Yes, the DSSSB is a government job. The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) carries out recruitment under the Government of NCT of Delhi to fill vacancies for various Delhi Government posts in different departments.

Q: Who can fill DSSSB form?

A: Candidates who fulfil the DSSSB exam eligibility criteria can fill the DSSSB application form to get recruitment. Candidates can fill the DSSSB form for TGT, PGT, PRT, Patwari, JE, AE, and other posts as and when announced by the board.

Q: What is the DSSSB 2026 exam eligibility?

A: The DSSSB eligibility criteria 2026 varies as per the post a candidate wants to apply for. However, the basic eligibility is that candidates either should have passed Class 12 exams or should be graduates.

Q: What is the age limit criteria for DSSSB?

A: The DSSSB age limit differs from post to post such as TGT, PGT, PRT, AE, JE, Patwari, etc. Typically, the age limit ranges from 18 to 32 years.

Q: How many DSSSB vacancies in 2026 are announced?

A: DSSSB has announced over 13,000 vacancies under notifications 01/26, 02/26, and 03/26 for TGT, PRT, Nursery Teacher, Patwari, Head Clerk, AE, and other posts.

Q: Which posts will be filled under DSSSB recruitment 2026?

A: DSSSB recruitment 2026 drive seeks to fill vacancies to the posts of TGT, Patwari, Special Educator (Primary), Assistant Teacher, Counsellor, Pharmacist, Technical Assistant, Assistant Engineer, Junior Engineer, Personal Assistant, Laboratory Assistant, Assistant Chemist, Draftsman, Security Supervisor, Scientific Assistant, Programmer, and others.

Q: What is the DSSSB selection process 2026?

A: DSSSB recruitment usually includes three stages- One Tier exam and the Two-Tier exam (further includes Tier 1 and Tier 2) and skill test.

Q: What is the DSSSB application fee for 2026?

A: The DSSSB application fee is Rs 100. However, SC, ST, PwD, ExS, and females are exempted from paying the application fee.

Q: What is the DSSSB PGT exam?

A: DSSSB PGT is a state-level recruitment exam conducted by the Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board to shortlist eligible candidates for the post of Post Graduate Teacher in the schools of Delhi.

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