Delhi DSSSB Various Post Exam Admit Card 2026
Job Description
Eligibility
How to Apply
Overview
The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) conducts recruitment examinations for various Group B, C, and D posts under the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi. DSSSB is the primary recruiting agency for all Delhi government departments including Education, Health, Revenue, and other administrative services. The examination typically covers posts like Assistant, Junior Engineer, Teacher (Primary/TGT/PGT), Librarian, Lab Assistant, Stenographer, and various technical and non-technical positions. Candidates qualifying this examination are appointed to respective departments based on their rank and post preference. The selection process is merit-based and conducted in a transparent manner following government norms. This exam opens doors to stable government employment with competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits under the Delhi government.
Important Dates
Typical / Indicative dates based on DSSSB recruitment cycles
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | January 2026 |
| Application Start Date | January 15, 2026 |
| Application Last Date | February 15, 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | February 17, 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | March 2026 (7-10 days before exam) |
| Tier-I Exam Date | April 2026 |
| Tier-II Exam Date | June 2026 (if applicable) |
| Result Declaration | July-August 2026 |
| Document Verification | September 2026 |
Vacancy Details
Typical / Indicative vacancy distribution across DSSSB recruitments
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR (Unreserved) | 2,500 |
| OBC (Other Backward Classes) | 1,350 |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | 900 |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 450 |
| EWS (Economically Weaker Section) | 500 |
| Total | 5,700 |
Note: Vacancy numbers vary significantly across different post categories and recruitment notifications. Actual vacancies are post-specific.
Eligibility
Educational Qualification
- Graduate Posts: Bachelor's degree from a recognized university (for Assistant, Clerk, Accountant posts)
- Teacher Posts: B.Ed/D.El.Ed with graduation; specific subject requirements for TGT/PGT posts
- Technical Posts: Diploma/B.Tech in relevant engineering stream (for Junior Engineer posts)
- Other Posts: 10th/12th pass for Lower Division Clerk, Group D posts
- Specific post requirements mentioned in individual vacancy notification
Age Limit
Typical / Indicative age criteria
| Particulars | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 years |
| Maximum Age (General) | 30-32 years |
| Maximum Age (varies by post) | Up to 35 years for certain positions |
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC | 3 years |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| PwBD (Unreserved) | 10 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per government rules |
| Delhi Government Employees | 5 years (up to 40 years for certain posts) |
Age calculated as on closing date of application
Nationality
- Candidate must be a citizen of India
- Domicile certificate may be required for certain reserved categories
- Certificate of eligibility issued by Government of India required for certain candidates
How to Apply
- Visit the official DSSSB website at https://dsssb.delhi.gov.in/
- Click on 'New User Registration' and create an account using valid email ID and mobile number
- Verify email and mobile through OTP received
- Login using registered credentials
- Fill the online application form with personal details, educational qualifications, and contact information
- Upload scanned documents: photograph (JPEG, 10-40 KB), signature (JPEG, 5-20 KB), and relevant certificates
- Select post preferences carefully (as per eligibility)
- Pay application fee through online mode (Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking/UPI)
- Submit the application form and save the confirmation page
- Take printout of submitted application form for future reference
Application Fees
Typical / Indicative fee structure
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS | ₹100 |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen | Nil (Exempted) |
| Women Candidates | Nil (Exempted) |
One-time registration fee of ₹100 valid for 3 years for applying to multiple DSSSB posts
Selection Process
- Tier-I Examination (Computer-Based Test): Objective type MCQ test covering General Awareness, General Intelligence & Reasoning, Arithmetical & Numerical Ability, Hindi Language & Comprehension, English Language & Comprehension. Qualifying in nature for most posts.
- Tier-II Examination (Computer-Based Test): Post-specific subject knowledge test conducted for technical and specialized posts. Contains questions related to the specific domain of the applied post.
- Skill Test/Trade Test: Conducted for posts requiring specific skills like stenography (typing speed test), technical trade posts (practical test), and computer proficiency tests where applicable.
- Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates called for verification of original certificates including educational qualifications, age proof, category certificates, experience certificates (if required).
- Medical Examination: Candidates are required to undergo medical fitness examination as per government standards. Medical fitness certificate issued by authorized medical board.
- Final Merit List: Prepared based on marks obtained in Tier-I, Tier-II (if applicable), and reservation policy. Candidates selected as per vacancy availability and merit ranking.
Exam Pattern
Tier-I Examination Pattern
Typical / Indicative pattern for general posts
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 20 | 20 | 120 minutes (Total) |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 20 | 20 | |
| Arithmetical & Numerical Ability | 20 | 20 | |
| Hindi Language & Comprehension | 20 | 20 | |
| English Language & Comprehension | 20 | 20 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 120 minutes |
Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer
Tier-II Examination Pattern
Post-specific pattern (varies by post category)
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subject-Specific Knowledge | 150-200 | 150-200 | 90-180 minutes |
| Total | 150-200 | 150-200 | 90-180 minutes |
Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer
Note: Exam pattern varies significantly based on post applied. Technical posts have specialized papers. Refer to specific post advertisement for exact pattern.
Syllabus
General Awareness
- Current Affairs: National and International importance
- Indian History: Ancient, Medieval, Modern India
- Indian Polity and Constitution
- Geography: Indian and World Geography
- Economics: Indian Economy, Budget, Five Year Plans
- Science and Technology: Recent developments, Space, IT
- Sports: Major tournaments, awards, championships
- Books and Authors
- Important Days and Events
- Delhi-specific current affairs and administration
General Intelligence & Reasoning
- Analogies and Similarities
- Differences and Classification
- Series Completion: Number, Alphabet, Figure
- Coding-Decoding
- Blood Relations
- Direction Sense Test
- Syllogism and Statements
- Logical Venn Diagrams
- Puzzle and Seating Arrangement
- Data Sufficiency
- Non-Verbal Reasoning
Arithmetical & Numerical Ability
- Number System and Simplification
- Percentages, Profit and Loss
- Simple and Compound Interest
- Ratio and Proportion
- Average, Mixture and Alligation
- Time and Work
- Time, Speed and Distance
- Mensuration: Area, Volume
- Data Interpretation: Tables, Graphs, Charts
- Algebra: Basic equations
- Geometry and Trigonometry basics
Hindi Language & Comprehension
- समझबूझ (Comprehension)
- व्याकरण (Grammar): संज्ञा, सर्वनाम, विशेषण, क्रिया
- वाक्य संरचना और वाक्य शुद्धि
- मुहावरे और लोकोक्तियाँ
- पर्यायवाची और विलोम शब्द
- तत्सम-तद्भव, देशज-विदेशज
- वर्तनी शुद्धि
- रिक्त स्थान की पूर्ति
English Language & Comprehension
- Reading Comprehension
- Grammar: Parts of Speech, Tenses, Articles
- Vocabulary: Synonyms, Antonyms
- Idioms and Phrases
- Sentence Correction and Error Spotting
- Fill in the Blanks
- One Word Substitution
- Sentence Rearrangement
- Active and Passive Voice
- Direct and Indirect Speech
Subject-Specific Syllabus (Tier-II)
- For Teaching Posts: Pedagogy, Child Psychology, Teaching Methodology, Subject Knowledge
- For Engineering Posts: Core engineering subjects based on specialization
- For Accounts Posts: Accountancy, Financial Management, Auditing
- For Other Posts: Relevant subject matter as per post requirements
Salary
Typical / Indicative salary structure for DSSSB posts (7th Pay Commission)
Group B Posts (Assistant, Junior Engineer, Teacher TGT/PGT)
| Component | Amount (Monthly) |
|---|---|
| Starting Basic Pay | ₹35,400 - ₹44,900 |
| Pay Scale | Level 6-7 (₹35,400 - 1,12,400) |
| Dearness Allowance (DA) @ 50% | ₹17,700 - ₹22,450 |
| House Rent Allowance (HRA) @ 27% | ₹9,558 - ₹12,123 |
| Transport Allowance | ₹3,600 - ₹7,200 |
| Gross Monthly Salary | ₹66,000 - ₹87,000 |
| In-Hand Salary (approx) | ₹52,000 - ₹68,000 |
Group C Posts (LDC, Clerk, Primary Teacher)
| Component | Amount (Monthly) |
|---|---|
| Starting Basic Pay | ₹19,900 - ₹29,200 |
| Pay Scale | Level 2-4 (₹19,900 - 63,200) |
| Gross Monthly Salary | ₹38,000 - ₹55,000 |
| In-Hand Salary (approx) | ₹32,000 - ₹45,000 |
Additional Benefits: Medical facilities, Leave Travel Concession (LTC), Pension/NPS, Provident Fund, Group Insurance, Festival Advance, and other allowances as per Delhi Government rules.
Career Growth
DSSSB recruits offer excellent career progression within Delhi Government departments. Employees can get promoted to higher pay levels through Departmental Promotion Committees (DPC) based on seniority, performance appraisals, and departmental examinations. For example, an Assistant can progress to Senior Assistant, then to Head Assistant, and eventually to Superintendent and Administrative Officer positions. Teachers can advance from Primary Teacher to TGT/PGT, Vice Principal, and Principal positions. Regular time-bound promotions ensure salary increments and enhanced responsibilities throughout the service period.
Admit Card
DSSSB releases admit cards approximately 7-10 days before the scheduled examination date on the official website. Candidates must login to their DSSSB account using registration credentials to download the admit card. No physical admit card is sent by post. The admit card contains important details including candidate's name, photograph, exam centre address, reporting time, and important instructions. Candidates must carry a printed copy of the admit card along with valid photo ID proof (Aadhaar, Voter ID, Driving License, Passport) to the examination centre for verification.
Result
DSSSB declares examination results on its official website within 4-8 weeks after the exam is conducted. Results are published in PDF format containing roll numbers of qualified candidates. Candidates can also check individual results by logging into their account. The result includes marks obtained, qualifying status, and merit position. Category-wise cutoff marks are also published along with the result. Shortlisted candidates are called for next stage through separate notifications. No individual communication is sent for result declaration; candidates must regularly check the official website.
Expected Cutoff
Typical / Indicative cutoff marks for DSSSB examinations (out of 100 in Tier-I): General category candidates typically need to score 55-70 marks, OBC candidates 50-65 marks, SC candidates 45-60 marks, and ST candidates 40-55 marks to qualify. Cutoffs vary significantly based on post popularity, vacancy count, and difficulty level of the exam. For highly competitive posts like Teacher (Primary/TGT), cutoffs tend to be on the higher side (65-80 for General category), while for technical posts, cutoffs may be moderate (50-65 for General). Tier-II cutoffs are generally higher and more competitive as they directly determine final selection merit.
Exam Centres
DSSSB conducts examinations across multiple cities in India:
North: Delhi-NCR (Multiple centres), Ghaziabad, Noida, Faridabad, Gurugram, Rohtak, Chandigarh, Jalandhar, Jammu
South: Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi
East: Kolkata, Patna, Bhubaneswar, Ranchi, Guwahati
West: Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Indore, Bhopal
Northeast: Guwahati, Shillong, Agartala
Central: Lucknow, Kanpur, Allahabad, Varanasi
Note: Maximum centres are located in Delhi-NCR region. Candidates can select exam centre preference during application, subject to availability.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the educational qualification required for DSSSB posts?
Educational qualification varies by post category. General posts require graduation from a recognized university, teaching posts require B.Ed/D.El.Ed with relevant subject graduation, technical posts need Diploma/B.Tech in respective engineering streams, and clerical posts require 12th pass. Specific qualifications are mentioned in each vacancy notification.
What is the application fee for DSSSB examination?
The application fee for General/OBC/EWS candidates is ₹100 (one-time registration fee valid for 3 years). SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen and women candidates are exempted from paying any application fee. Payment can be made online through Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
How many vacancies are typically released by DSSSB annually?
DSSSB releases multiple recruitment notifications throughout the year with varying vacancy counts. On average, DSSSB advertises 3,000-10,000 vacancies annually across different post categories including teachers, clerks, assistants, engineers, and various technical positions. Actual vacancy count depends on departmental requirements and government approvals.
What is the expected salary for DSSSB selected candidates?
The salary varies based on post level. Group B posts (Assistant, Junior Engineer, TGT/PGT) offer ₹52,000-68,000 in-hand monthly salary with pay scale Level 6-7 (₹35,400-1,12,400). Group C posts (LDC, Clerk, Primary Teacher) offer ₹32,000-45,000 in-hand with pay scale Level 2-4. Additional allowances like DA, HRA, Transport Allowance, and other benefits are provided as per Delhi Government norms.
How many attempts are allowed for DSSSB examination?
There is no restriction on the number of attempts for DSSSB examinations. Candidates can apply multiple times for different posts as long as they meet the age eligibility criteria on the closing date of application. However, candidates must ensure they fall within the maximum age limit, which varies by post (typically 30-35 years with relaxation for reserved categories).
Is there negative marking in DSSSB exam?
Yes, DSSSB examinations follow negative marking pattern. For each wrong answer in both Tier-I and Tier-II examinations, 0.25 marks (one-fourth of the allotted marks) are deducted. Unattempted questions carry no penalty. Candidates should attempt questions carefully to avoid losing marks due to negative marking.
Can I apply for DSSSB posts offline?
No, DSSSB accepts only online applications through its official website https://dsssb.delhi.gov.in/. Offline or postal applications are not accepted. Candidates must register online, fill the application form electronically, upload required documents in specified format, pay fees online, and submit the application digitally. Physical submission of application is not permitted.
What are the different stages of DSSSB selection process?
The DSSSB selection process typically consists of: (1) Tier-I Examination - General aptitude CBT, (2) Tier-II Examination - Subject-specific knowledge test for technical posts, (3) Skill/Trade Test - For posts requiring typing, stenography, or technical skills, (4) Document Verification - Original certificate verification, (5) Medical Examination - Fitness test, and (6) Final Merit List preparation based on overall performance.