Delhi DSSSB Various Post Online Form 2026 for Advt. No. 03/2026

The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) conducts recruitment under Advertisement No. 03/2026 for various posts across different departments of the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi. DSSSB is the primary recruiting agency for Group B, C and D posts in Delhi government departments including Education, Health, Revenue, PWD, Transport and various autonomous bodies. This recruitment offers opportunities for candidates across various educational qualifications from matriculation to post-graduation. Positions typically include clerks, assistants, junior engineers, teachers, stenographers, and other ministerial and technical posts. The selection process involves computer-based tests followed by document verification and skill tests where applicable. Selected candidates become permanent employees of the Delhi Government with benefits under 7th Central Pay Commission norms.

Typical / Indicative dates based on DSSSB recruitment patterns:

Typical / Indicative vacancy distribution (exact numbers to be notified):

Educational Qualification

• Varies by post: Matriculation (10th pass) to Post-Graduation depending on specific post
• Common posts include:
• Clerk/LDC: 12th pass from recognized board
• Assistant: Graduate degree in any discipline
• Junior Engineer: Diploma/B.Tech in relevant engineering branch
• Teacher posts: B.Ed/B.El.Ed/D.El.Ed as per post requirement
• Stenographer: 12th pass with typing speed certificate
• Detailed post-wise qualifications specified in official notification
• Degree/Diploma must be from recognized university/board

Age Limit

Age as on closing date of application:

Additional relaxations:

• Delhi Government employees: 5 years (10 years for SC/ST employees)
• Widows/Divorced women: Up to 35 years for UR, 38 years for OBC, 40 years for SC/ST

Nationality

• Must be a citizen of India
• Certain posts may require domicile of NCT of Delhi
• Certificate of character from Head of Institution or Gazetted Officer required

1. Visit the official DSSSB website at dsssb.delhi.gov.in
2. Click on 'Apply Online' link for Advertisement No. 03/2026
3. Register as new user by providing basic details (name, email, mobile number)
4. Verify email and mobile through OTP
5. Login using registration number and password
6. Fill complete application form with personal, educational and experience details
7. Upload scanned documents:

• Recent passport photograph (20-50 KB, JPG format)
• Signature (10-30 KB, JPG format)
• Educational certificates (if required, 50-100 KB PDF)

1. Select post preference and exam centre choice
2. Pay application fee through online mode (Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI)
3. Submit application form and take printout of confirmation page for future reference
4. Note down application number and transaction ID

Application Fees

Payment mode: Online only (Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking/UPI)

1. Tier-I Examination (Computer Based Test): Objective multiple choice examination covering General Awareness, General Intelligence & Reasoning, Arithmetical & Numerical Ability, Hindi Language & Comprehension, English Language & Comprehension, and post-specific subject knowledge. Duration typically 2 hours with 200 questions of 200 marks.

1. Tier-II Examination (If applicable): For certain technical and teaching posts, a second tier examination is conducted focusing on specific subject knowledge and professional competency. This may include descriptive papers or advanced MCQs.

1. Skill Test/Typing Test: For posts like Stenographer, LDC, and Data Entry Operator, candidates qualifying written exam must appear for skill/typing test. Stenography speed: 80 wpm (English) or 30 wpm (Hindi). Typing speed: 40 wpm (English) or 30 wpm (Hindi).

1. Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates based on merit are called for document verification where all original certificates related to age, qualification, caste, residence, experience are verified by DSSSB officials.

1. Medical Examination: Final selected candidates undergo medical fitness examination at designated government hospitals. Candidates must be physically and mentally fit as per government norms.

1. Final Merit List: Prepared based on marks obtained in written examination (and skill test where applicable) subject to satisfactory document verification and medical fitness.

Tier-I Examination Pattern (Typical)

Tier-II Examination Pattern (For specific posts)

Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer in Tier-I and Tier-II examinations.

Exam Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT) at designated centres across Delhi NCR.

Qualifying Marks: General/EWS: 40%, OBC: 35%, SC/ST/PwBD: 33% or as per DSSSB norms.

General Awareness

• Current Affairs: National and International events of past 6 months
• Indian History: Ancient, Medieval, Modern India, Freedom Movement
• Geography: Indian and World Geography, Climate, Resources
• Indian Polity: Constitution, Governance, Social Justice
• Economics: Indian Economy, Budget, Planning, Banking
• Science & Technology: Recent developments, Space, IT
• Sports: Major tournaments, awards, personalities
• Books & Authors, Important Days, Awards & Honours

General Intelligence & Reasoning

• Analogies, Similarities, Differences, Space Visualization
• Problem Solving, Analysis, Judgment, Decision Making
• Visual Memory, Discrimination, Observation
• Relationship Concepts, Arithmetical Reasoning
• Verbal and Figure Classification
• Number Series, Coding-Decoding, Statement-Conclusion
• Syllogistic Reasoning, Blood Relations, Direction Sense
• Venn Diagrams, Puzzle, Matrix, Word Formation

Arithmetical & Numerical Ability

• Number Systems: HCF, LCM, Divisibility, Fractions
• Percentages, Profit & Loss, Discount
• Simple & Compound Interest, Ratio & Proportion
• Time & Work, Time & Distance, Speed
• Average, Mensuration (Area, Volume)
• Data Interpretation: Tables, Bar Graphs, Pie Charts, Line Graphs
• Basic Algebra, Basic Geometry

Hindi Language & Comprehension

• संधि और संधि विच्छेद, समास, उपसर्ग और प्रत्यय
• पर्यायवाची, विलोम शब्द, अनेकार्थी शब्द
• मुहावरे और लोकोक्तियाँ, वाक्यांशों के लिए एक शब्द
• अशुद्धि शोधन (वर्तनी, वाक्य संरचना)
• रिक्त स्थान की पूर्ति, वाक्य पुनर्गठन
• अपठित गद्यांश (Comprehension)

English Language & Comprehension

• Grammar: Tenses, Articles, Prepositions, Conjunctions
• Vocabulary: Synonyms, Antonyms, One Word Substitution
• Idioms & Phrases, Sentence Improvement
• Error Spotting, Fill in the Blanks
• Reading Comprehension passages
• Active-Passive Voice, Direct-Indirect Speech
• Sentence Rearrangement, Cloze Test

Post-Specific Subject Knowledge

• Varies by post applied for
• For Clerk/Assistant: Office procedures, correspondence, file management
• For Junior Engineer: Core engineering subjects (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical as applicable)
• For Teacher posts: Teaching methodology, child psychology, pedagogy, subject knowledge
• For Accounts posts: Accounting principles, budget, audit, financial management
• For Pharmacist: Pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmacology, pharmacy practice
• Detailed syllabus specified in official notification for each post code

Typical / Indicative salary structure as per 7th CPC for common DSSSB posts:

Additional Benefits:

• NPS Contribution: 10% of Basic + DA (employer contribution)
• Medical Facilities: CGHS card for self and family
• Leave Travel Concession (LTC): Once in two years
• Children Education Allowance: ₹2,250 per child (max 2 children)
• Annual Increment: 3% of basic pay every year
• Bonus: Performance-linked incentive and festival advance
• Pension: As per NPS norms for new recruits

Note: Exact pay level depends on specific post. Entry-level posts start at Level 2-4 (₹19,900-25,500), while technical and supervisory posts at Level 5-7 (₹29,200-44,900).

DSSSB recruits enjoy excellent career progression within Delhi Government departments through regular departmental promotion examinations and time-bound promotions. A clerk can progress to Assistant, then Section Officer and further to Under Secretary level over 20-25 years of service. Technical staff like Junior Engineers can reach Executive Engineer, Superintending Engineer and Chief Engineer positions through limited departmental competitive examinations and seniority-cum-merit basis. Teachers progress from TGT to PGT, Vice Principal and Principal levels with additional qualifications and experience.

DSSSB releases admit cards approximately 10-15 days before the scheduled examination date on its official website. Candidates can download their admit card by logging into the DSSSB portal using their registration number and date of birth. The admit card contains important details like examination date, time, venue address, reporting time, and instructions. No postal dispatch is made. Candidates must carry admit card along with valid photo ID proof (Aadhaar/Voter ID/Driving License/Passport) to the examination centre. Entry without admit card is strictly prohibited.

DSSSB declares examination results in multiple stages on its official website typically 4-6 weeks after the examination date. The Tier-I result contains marks obtained, cut-off marks, and qualifying status with category-wise merit list. Candidates can check their result by entering registration number or roll number. Shortlisted candidates for Tier-II, skill test or document verification are notified through official website and personal email/SMS. Final select list is published after completion of all selection stages including document verification and medical examination. No individual scorecard is sent by post.

Typical / Indicative cutoff marks for DSSSB examinations (out of 200 marks in Tier-I): General category candidates typically need 110-130 marks, OBC candidates 95-115 marks, SC candidates 80-100 marks, and ST candidates 70-90 marks to qualify. Cutoff varies significantly based on post popularity, vacancy count, and difficulty level of examination. High-demand posts like Assistant Teacher, Junior Engineer show higher cutoffs (140+ for General) while posts with larger vacancies have relatively lower cutoffs. The final selection cutoff is usually 15-25 marks higher than qualifying cutoff. Category-wise cutoff details are published along with result declaration.

North India: Delhi NCR (Multiple centres across all districts), Gurugram, Faridabad, Noida, Ghaziabad, Greater Noida

Other regions: While DSSSB primarily conducts examinations in Delhi NCR region, candidates from outside Delhi can apply and must appear at Delhi NCR centres only. Major centres include Rohini, Dwarka, Preet Vihar, Janakpuri, Shahdara, Pitampura, Karol Bagh, Mayur Vihar, Uttam Nagar, and other accessible locations across Delhi. Candidates can choose preferred centre during application but final allotment depends on availability and is subject to DSSSB discretion.