DSSSB Advt 03/2026 Various Group B & C Posts Online Form 2026

DSSSB (Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board) Advertisement 03/2026 invites applications for 1979 vacancies across various Group B and Group C posts under multiple departments of the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi. This recruitment drive aims to fill positions requiring ITI qualifications across technical and non-technical departments. The selection process includes a computer-based examination followed by document verification. DSSSB is the primary recruitment body for state government positions in Delhi, conducting examinations for positions in education, health, engineering, and administrative departments. Successful candidates will be appointed to permanent positions with pay scales as per the 7th Central Pay Commission recommendations applicable to Delhi government employees.

Important Dates

Note: Dates are tentative and subject to official notification

Vacancy Distribution (Typical / Indicative)

Distribution based on typical DSSSB recruitment patterns following reservation norms

Educational Qualification

• Minimum Qualification: ITI (Industrial Training Institute) certificate in relevant trade from a recognized institution
• Specific Trades: Electrician, Fitter, Welder, Plumber, Electronics Mechanic, Computer Operator, Draughtsman, Refrigeration & AC Mechanic, or other relevant trades as per post requirement
• Additional Requirements: Some posts may require NCVT/SCVT certification
• Candidates must possess valid ITI certificate issued by competent authority at the time of application

Age Limit

Age as on closing date of application:

Upper age limit may be relaxed for Delhi government employees as per rules

Nationality

• Candidate must be a citizen of India
• Priority may be given to residents of National Capital Territory of Delhi as per applicable policies

How to Apply Online

1. Visit Official Website: Go to DSSSB official portal at www.dsssb.delhi.gov.in
2. One-Time Registration: If new user, complete one-time registration by providing basic details, email ID, and mobile number
3. Login: Use registration credentials to login to the candidate portal
4. Select Advertisement: Choose Advertisement No. 03/2026 from the list of active recruitments
5. Fill Application Form: Complete all sections including personal details, educational qualifications, category, post preference
6. Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of photograph (20-50 KB), signature (10-20 KB), ITI certificate, and category certificate in prescribed format (JPG/JPEG only)
7. Pay Application Fee: Proceed to payment gateway and pay fee through debit card/credit card/net banking/UPI
8. Submit Application: Review all details carefully and submit the application form
9. Print Application: Take printout of submitted application form and fee receipt for future reference
10. Note Registration ID: Save the system-generated registration ID and application number

Application Fee Structure

No application fee for women candidates and reserved category candidates

Selection Stages

1. Tier-I Examination (Computer Based Test): Objective type computer-based examination covering General Awareness, General Intelligence & Reasoning, Arithmetical & Numerical Ability, Hindi Language, and English Language. This is the primary screening test for most posts.

1. Tier-II Examination (If Applicable): For certain technical posts, a second-tier examination may be conducted covering trade-specific technical knowledge and practical aspects of the ITI qualification held by candidates.

1. Skill Test/Trade Test: Practical examination conducted for technical posts to assess hands-on skills in the relevant ITI trade such as welding, electrical work, fitting, plumbing etc. Candidates must score minimum qualifying marks.

1. Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates will be called for verification of original certificates including educational qualifications, ITI certificates, category certificates, age proof, and identity documents.

1. Medical Examination: Selected candidates undergo medical fitness examination as per Delhi government standards to ensure physical and mental fitness for the applied post.

1. Final Merit List: Based on performance in written examination, skill test scores (if applicable), and document verification, final merit list is prepared category-wise and appointments are offered accordingly.

Tier-I Examination Pattern (Typical / Indicative)

Tier-II Examination Pattern (If Applicable)

Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer in both Tier-I and Tier-II examinations. Unattempted questions carry no negative marks.

Detailed Syllabus

General Awareness

• Current Affairs: National and International events of last 6 months
• Indian History: Ancient, Medieval, and Modern India
• Indian Geography: Physical, Economic, and Social geography
• Indian Polity and Constitution
• Economic and Social Development
• General Science: Physics, Chemistry, Biology basics
• Delhi-specific questions: History, culture, administration, development projects
• Sports and Awards
• Books and Authors

General Intelligence & Reasoning

• Analogies and Similarities
• Differences and Classifications
• Number Series and Letter Series
• Coding-Decoding
• Blood Relations
• Direction Sense Test
• Logical Venn Diagrams
• Alphabetical and Number Ranking
• Mathematical Operations
• Syllogism
• Pattern Recognition
• Mirror and Water Images

Arithmetical & Numerical Ability

• Number Systems and Simplification
• Decimals and Fractions
• HCF and LCM
• Ratio and Proportion
• Percentage and Averages
• Profit and Loss
• Simple and Compound Interest
• Time and Work
• Time and Distance
• Mensuration: Area and Volume
• Data Interpretation: Tables, Bar Graphs, Pie Charts
• Basic Algebra and Geometry

Hindi Language & Comprehension

• व्याकरण: संज्ञा, सर्वनाम, विशेषण, क्रिया
• समास और संधि
• मुहावरे और लोकोक्तियाँ
• पर्यायवाची और विलोम शब्द
• वाक्य शुद्धिकरण
• अनुच्छेद लेखन
• गद्यांश पर आधारित प्रश्न

English Language & Comprehension

• Grammar: Tenses, Articles, Prepositions
• Vocabulary: Synonyms and Antonyms
• Sentence Correction and Error Detection
• Idioms and Phrases
• One-word Substitution
• Reading Comprehension
• Fill in the Blanks
• Active and Passive Voice
• Direct and Indirect Speech

Trade-Specific Technical Knowledge (Tier-II, varies by post)

• ITI trade theory and practical knowledge
• Tools, equipment, and machinery operation
• Safety procedures and practices
• Technical drawings and interpretations
• Trade calculations and measurements
• Material knowledge and specifications
• Workshop practices
• Maintenance and troubleshooting

Salary Structure (Typical / Indicative for Group C Posts)

Additional Benefits: Medical facilities for self and family, LTC (Leave Travel Concession), Pension/NPS benefits, Group Insurance, Annual increments, and other allowances as applicable to Delhi Government employees. Group B posts may have higher pay scales in Level 5-7 range.

Career progression in DSSSB-recruited posts follows the Delhi government promotion policy with regular departmental promotion committees (DPC). Group C employees can be promoted to Group B positions after completing minimum service period and departmental examinations, eventually reaching supervisory and junior management roles. Senior technical staff can rise to positions like Junior Engineer, Assistant Engineer, and higher technical grades through experience, performance, and additional qualifications.

Admit cards for DSSSB examinations are typically released 7-10 days before the scheduled exam date on the official DSSSB website. Candidates must login to their registered account using application number and date of birth to download the admit card. The admit card contains exam venue details, reporting time, candidate photograph, and important instructions. No postal dispatch of admit cards is done; only online download is available.

DSSSB declares results in multiple stages - first the Tier-I result showing qualified candidates, followed by Tier-II results if applicable, and finally the skill test results. Results are published on the official website as PDF merit lists containing roll numbers of qualified candidates. Candidates can check their individual scorecard by logging into their account. The entire result process from examination to final selection typically takes 2-4 months depending on the number of applicants and posts.

DSSSB cutoff marks vary significantly by post and category, typically ranging from 35-45% for SC/ST, 50-60% for OBC, and 65-80% for General/EWS categories in competitive posts. For ITI-based technical posts with 1979 vacancies, cutoffs are generally moderate. Previous year trends show General category cutoffs around 70-85 marks out of 125 in Tier-I, while reserved categories may qualify with 45-65 marks. Actual cutoffs depend on exam difficulty, number of applicants, and vacancy distribution.

Exam Centre Locations

Delhi NCR (Primary): Delhi (All Districts - North, South, East, West, Central, New Delhi, Northeast, Northwest, Southwest, Shahdara), Noida, Greater Noida, Ghaziabad, Faridabad, Gurugram

North India: Chandigarh, Dehradun, Jaipur, Lucknow, Prayagraj, Varanasi, Shimla, Jammu

West India: Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Surat, Indore, Bhopal, Nagpur

South India: Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, Visakhapatnam

East India: Kolkata, Patna, Ranchi, Bhubaneswar, Guwahati

Northeast: Guwahati, Shillong, Imphal, Agartala

Maximum centres are in Delhi-NCR region. Choice of centre subject to availability