Delhi Subordinate Service Selection Board
Delhi Subordinate Service Selection Board

DSSSB 2024: Registration, Dates, Eligibility Criteria, Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Vacancy

DSSSB Exam 2024 - The Delhi Subordinate Service Selection Board (DSSSB) has released the exam dates for various posts on its official website. The exam will be conducted from July 7-27, 2024.
DSSSB Exam 2024

DSSSB Exam 2024

DSSSB exam dates 2024 have been released for various posts. The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board released the exam dates at dsssb.delhi.gov.in. Candidates who have filled out the DSSSB application form for positions like Junior Engineer (Electrical), Section Officer, PGT Fine Arts, Assistant Store Keeper, Junior Judicial Assistant and many others can check the exam dates (post-wise) scheduled from June 10-30, 2024 and July 7-27, 2024.

DSSSB Exam Dates 2024 (June) DSSSB Exam Dates 2024 (July)

Read More: DSSSB Eligibility 2024

DSSSB Exam 2024

The Delhi Subordinate Service Selection Board (DSSSB) conducts the DSSSB exam for various teaching and non-teaching posts every year. DSSSB vacancy is released on the official website for candidates preparing for different posts. Aspiring candidates must fulfil the DSSSB eligibility criteria in order to apply for the exam.

The DSSSB application form is yet to be released on the official website. Candidates who successfully submit the application form will receive their DSSSB admit card. It must be noted that an admit card is a mandatory document to carry to the examination centre. 

The DSSSB exam dates are yet to be announced by the conducting body. Meanwhile, candidates must focus on their DSSSB preparation in order to ace the exam. Students must be aware of the DSSSB exam pattern and syllabus to comprehensively prepare for the examination. The DSSSB syllabus (post-wise) is released along with the official notification.

The DSSSB result is announced after the successful conclusion of the examination. Candidates who appeared in the examination will be able to check their results along with the DSSSB cutoff on the official website.

What is DSSSB Exam 2024?

The Delhi Subordinate Service Selection Board, or DSSSB exam is conducted for aspiring candidates who are preparing for various teaching and non-teaching posts. Candidates who are recruited get the opportunity to work in different departments of the NCT Government of Delhi. The DSSSB exam is conducted for recruitment of candidates as Post Graduate Teachers (PGT), Trained Graduate Teachers (TGT), Primary Teacher (PRT), Assistant Teacher (Nursery), Librarian, Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Stenographer Grade II, Junior Engineer (JE), Junior Environmental Engineer (JEE), Accountant, Office Superintendent, Section Officer, and many others.

Candidates who are interested must also fulfil the DSSSB eligibility criteria in order to apply for the exam. Students will be rejected at any point of time during the selection process if they do not meet the eligibility requirements.

DSSSB Exam Dates 2024

Post Name Exam Dates
Warder (Reserved for Male Candidates) June 10-22, 2024
Assistant Engineer (Civil) June 22, 23, 30, 2024
Technical Assistant (Lab Group III) June 22, 2024
Sr. Scientific Assistant (Chemistry) June 22, 2024
Matron (Reserved for Females Only) July 7, 13, 2024
Draftsman Grade III July 13, 2024
Assistant Superintendent (Delhi Prisons) July 13, 14, 16, 20, 21, 2024
Junior Librarian July 13, 2024
Library Attendant July 13, 2024
PGT (Home Science/Domestic Science) July 15, 2024
PGT (Physical Education) July 16, 2024
PGT (Economics) July 21, 2024
Manager (DSIIDC) July 15, 2024
Sub Station Attendant Grade II (Reserved for Males) July 27, 2024
Computer Lab/IT Assistant, Scientific Assistant, Junior Laboratory Assistant July 27, 2024

DSSSB Application Form Dates 2024

DSSSB releases various posts to fill out open positions in different departments of the Delhi Government. Candidates who wish to appear for DSSSB exam 2024 must check the DSSSB registration dates for the following posts in the table below:

Post

Post Code

Opening Date

Closing Date

Official Notification

Trained Graduate Teacher & Drawing Teacher

(Post Code - 803/24 - 811/24)

February 8, 2024

March 8, 2024

Download

Multi Tasking Staff (MTS)

(Post Code - 812/24)

February 8, 2024

March 8, 2024

Download

Nursing Officer, Pharmacist, and Others

(Post Code - 1/24 - 8/24)

February 13, 2024

March 13, 2024

Download

Lower Division Clerk, Junior Assistant, Stenographer Grade-Ii, Junior Stenographer (Hindi/English), Lower Division Clerk-Cum-Typist, Jr. Stenographer, Stenographer & Asstt. Grade - I

(Post Code - 802/23)

January 9, 2024

February 7, 2024

Download 

Section Officer (Horticulture)

(Post Code - 803/23)

January 9, 2024

February 7, 2024

Download 

Post Graduate Teacher

(Post Code - 804/23 - 816/23)

January 9, 2024

February 7, 2024

Download

Assistant Teacher (Nursery)

(Post Code - 817/23)

January 9, 2024

February 7, 2024

Download

Senior Personal Assistant, Personal Assistant & Junior Judicial Assistant

(Post Code - 801/24, 802/24)

January 18, 2024

February 8, 2024

Download

DSSSB Eligibility 2024

The DSSSB eligibility is published on the official website of the Delhi Subordinate Service Selection Board (DSSSB). Students must meet the standards specific to the post they are applying for because the eligibility requirements for various positions may differ. Interested candidates can check the eligibility criteria for different posts below:

Post

Educational Qualification

Assistant Engineer (Civil/Electrical)

  • Candidates must have a Civil Engineering/Electrical Engineering degree (as per the requirement) from a recognised university or institute.
  • Candidates should have a relevant experience of 2 years.
  • Candidates must be aged between 18-30 years.

Junior Engineer (Civil/Electrical)

  • Candidates must have a Civil Engineering/Electrical Engineering degree (as per the requirement) from a recognised university or institute.
  • Candidates with a three-year diploma in Civil/Electrical Engineering are also eligible.
  • Candidates should have a relevant experience of 2 years.

PGT (Biology, Chemistry, Commerce, English, Punjabi, Sociology, Economics, Hindi, Political Science, Agriculture, Urdu, History, Maths, Physics, Sanskrit, Geography)



  • Master Degree in a relevant subject
  • Degree/Diploma in Education

Note: If a candidate has a PhD degree in a relevant subject, then they do not require a degree/diploma in education. Additionally, the aspirant must obtain his or her B.Ed. or B.T. degree within three years of joining as teacher. 

PGT (Physical Education)

  • Candidates must have B.P.Ed/BPE or B.Sc in Health and Physical Education with a minimum 55% marks as aggregate.
  • Candidates must also have completed a 2-year M.P.Ed degree from any recognized institution.

PGT (Computer Science)

  • Candidates must have either M.E/M.Tech degree from any recognized institution.
  • Candidates having M.Sc/MCA plus one-year teaching experience can also apply for the exam.
  • Also, candidates having B.E/B.Tech degree along with post graduate diploma in computer application and one-year teaching experience can also apply for the exam.

Librarian

  • Candidates must have a bachelor degree or equivalent diploma in library science to apply for the DSSSB exam.
  • Also, candidates must have a one-year certificate in computer application or experience of two years in library service/computerization of a library.

TGT Social Science

Candidates having their degree in History / Political Science/ Economics / Business Studies / Sociology/ Geography/ Psychology in their graduation can apply for TGT Social Science.

TGT Computer Science

Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Application (BCA) from a Recognized University.

OR

BE/B.Tech (Computer Science/Information Technology) from a recognized university or institution.

OR

Candidates having graduation in any subject and ‘A’ level course from DOEAC are also eligible to apply for TGT Computer Science

PRT

  • Candidates applying for the DSSSB PRT must have scored at least 50% of their overall marks in the 10+2 grade from a recognised board.
  • Candidates must also be enrolled in a certificate or degree programme, such as a B.El.Ed., elementary education diploma, education diploma, or special education diploma, with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 50% from an accredited institution.
  • Additionally, the candidate must have passed the CBSE-conducted CTET exam 1

Assistant Teacher (Nursery)

  • Class 12 or equivalent with a minimum of 45 percent marks
  • Candidates must have two-year diploma/certificate in Nursery Teacher Education Program or they can have B.Ed degree (Nursery)
  • Candidates must have passed Hindi subject at the secondary level.

DSSSB Age Limit

The age limit may vary post-wise and category-wise. The post-wise DSSSB age limit can be seen in the table below:

Post

Maximum Age limit

PGT

36 years

TGT

32 years

TGT (Female)

40 years

PRT

30 years

Other posts

27-30 

DSSSB Age Limit Relaxation

Candidates are also given age relaxation if they belong to reserved categories. The table below outlines the age limit relaxation for candidates belonging to different categories:

Category

Age Relaxation

OBC (Delhi)

SC/ ST  

PH

10

PH + OBC (Delhi)

13

PH + SC/ST

15

DSSSB Application Form 2024

The DSSSB application forms are released on the official website. Candidates who fulfil the eligibility criteria can fill out the application form. Interested candidates can check the steps to fill out the application form below:

  • Visit the DSSSB's official website.
  • The Registration Link may be found on the website's home page for candidates.
  • Enter the information, including name, birthdate, mobile phone number, and email address.
  • Candidates will get a One Time Password (OTP) on their registered mobile number and email address after their information has been submitted.
  • Register for an account by entering the obtained OTP in the space given.
  • Candidates will have access to the next step of the application process after the proper OTP has been entered.
  • Candidates must immediately fill out their personal and educational information.
  • Upload your scanned signature and photo
  • Upload the required documents to the application form.
  • Pay the application fee
  • Submit the form

DSSSB Application Fee 2024

The application fee to apply for the DSSSB exam may vary depending upon the category of the candidate. The category-wise application fee can be seen in the table below:

Category

Application Fee

General 

Rs 100

OBC

Rs 100

SC/ST/PwD/Female Candidates

NIL

DSSSB Vacancy 2024

The vacancy is released by the Delhi Subordinate Service Selection Board (DSSSB) post-wise. Applicants can check the post-wise DSSSB vacancy released in 2022 below:

DSSSB PGT Economics Vacancy

         

Vacancy

Post Code

Post Name

Department

Group

Grade Pay

EWS

UR

OBC

SC

ST

Total

42/22

PGT Economics (Female)

Directorate of Education

B

4800

-

3

1

0

2

6

DSSSB Vacancy for TGT 2022

         

Vacancy

Post Code

Post Name

Department

Group

Grade Pay

EWS

UR

OBC

SC

ST

Total

37/22

Trained Graduate Teacher (Computer Science)

Directorate of Education

B

4800

29

37

19

19

2

106

DSSSB Vacancy for Librarian 2022

         

Vacancy

Post Code

Post Name

Department

Group

Grade Pay

EWS

UR

OBC

SC

ST

Total

37/22

Librarian

Directorate of Education

B

4800

13

25

32

27

03

100

Read More: DSSSB Vacancy

DSSSB Exam Pattern

Candidates preparing for the DSSSB exam must know the exam pattern for the respective post. The exam pattern is released along with the official notification. Interested candidates can check the post-wise exam pattern in the table below:

DSSSB PGT Exam Pattern

Section

Subjects

Number of Questions

Marks Allotted

Section 1

Mental Ability & Reasoning Ability

20

20

Numerical Aptitude & Data Interpretation

20

20

English Language & Comprehension

20

20

General Awareness

20

20

Hindi Language & Comprehension

20

20

Section 2

Core Subject Questions

200

Total

300

300

DSSSB TGT/PRT Exam Pattern

Section 

Subjects

No. of Questions

Maximum Marks

Section 1

General Awareness

20

20

General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability

20

20

Arithmetical & Numerical Ability

20

20

English Language

20

20

Hindi Language

20

20


Section 2

Subject-Specific questions

100

100

 

Total

200

DSSSB LDC/Stenographer Exam Pattern

Subjects/Sections

Number of Questions

Maximum Marks

General Awareness

40

40

General Intelligence and Reasoning Ability

40

40

Arithmetic and Numerical Ability

40

40

English Language and Comprehension

40

40

Hindi Language and Comprehension

40

40

Total

200

200

Note:

  • The exam for the DSSSB is given as a computer-based test (CBT).
  • There are multiple-choice questions in the exam.
  • There will be separate Sections 1 and 2. Section 1 will include questions on general knowledge, mental ability and reasoning skills, numerical aptitude and data interpretation skills, Hindi and English language and comprehension skills, and general awareness.
  • Section 2 will have 200 MCQs from the chosen subject and will be pertinent to the core subject
  • The duration of the exam will be 3 hours.
  • One mark will be given for each question. Additionally, each incorrect response receives a 0.25-marks deduction.

Read More: DSSSB Exam Pattern

DSSSB Syllabus 2024

Candidates preparing for the DSSSB exam must be well-versed with the syllabus. Interested students can check the syllabus for the DSSSB exam in the tables below:

DSSSB PGT Syllabus

Subject

Syllabus

General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability

Verbal and non-verbal types, Blood Relation, arithmetical reasoning, figure classification, Logical Reasoning, analogies, similarities, Syllogism, space visualization, problem solving,

Arithmetic & Numerical Ability

Number Systems, Simplification, Average, Profit & Loss, Discount, Simple & Compound Interest, Mensuration, Time & Work, Time & Distance, Tables & Graphs, Decimals, Data Interpretation, Fractions, L.C.M., H.C.F., Ratio & Proportion, Percentage.

English Language & Comprehension

Punctuation, Voice, Vocabulary, Articles, Modal Narration, Pronoun, Adverb, Adjective, Verb, Preposition, Tenses, Idioms & phrases, Synonyms & Antonym

Hindi Language & Comprehension

Vocabulary, Synonyms, Antonyms, Reading Comprehension, Usage of Words, Grammar, Sentence Structure

General Awareness

Constitution, Indian Art & Culture, Everyday Science, Scientific Research, National/International Organizations /Institutions, Awards, Books & their authors, Sports, History- Ancient, Medieval & Modern, Geography, Current Affairs, Polity, Economic.

Subject-Specific

DSSSB PGT Syllabus

DSSSB TGT/PRT Syllabus

Subject

Syllabus

Arithmetical & Numerical Ability

Percentage, Average, Profit & Loss, Simplification, Decimals, Data Interpretation, Fractions, L.C.M., H.C.F., Ratio & Proportion, Discount, Simple & Compound Interest, Time & Distance, Tables & Graphs, Mensuration, Time & Work.

General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability

Visual memory, discrimination, observation, relationship, concepts, arithmetical reasoning, Analogies, similarities, differences, space visualisation, problem-solving, analysis, judgement, decision making, verbal and figure classification, arithmetical number series

General Awareness

History, Polity, Constitution, Sports, Art & Culture, Geography, Current Events, National/International Organizations /Institutions, Everyday Matter observation, Economics, Everyday Science, Scientific Research.

Hindi Language & Comprehension

Understanding and comprehension of the Hindi Language, Synonyms, Antonyms, correct sentence usage, Vocabulary, Grammar, Sentence Structure.

English Language & Comprehension

Understanding and comprehension of the English Language, Synonyms, Antonyms, correct sentence usage, Vocabulary, Grammar, Sentence Structure.

Subject Specific

DSSSB TGT/PRT Syllabus

DSSSB Two-Tier Exams Syllabus (General Posts)

The Delhi Subordinate Service Selection Board (DSSSB) conducts a few exams which are taken in two stages. The syllabus for such exams is different from One-Tier exams. Interested candidates can check the tier-wise syllabus in the tables below:

Tier 1 Syllabus

The Tier 1 syllabus for Two-Tier DSSSB exam can found in the table below:

Subjects

Topics

General Intelligence & Reasoning

Analogies

Similarities

Differences

Discrimination & Observation

Relationship & Concepts

Verbal and Figure classification

Arithmetical Number Series

Space Visualisation

Problem-solving

Analysis

Judgment

Decision making

Visual Memory

Arithmetical and Numerical Ability

Ratio & Proportion

Percentage

Average

Profit & Loss

Simplification

Decimals

Data Interpretation

Fractions

 LCM, HCF

Discount

Simple and Compound Interest

Mensuration

Time & Work

Time & Distance

English Language & Comprehension

Synonyms

Antonyms

Reading Comprehension

Usage of Words

Vocabulary

Grammar

Sentence Structure

Hindi Language & Comprehension

Synonyms

Antonyms

Reading Comprehension

Usage of Words

Vocabulary

Grammar

Sentence Structure

General Awareness

Geography

Economics

Everyday Science

Scientific Research

National/International Organisations

History

Polity

Constitution

Sports

Art & Culture

Tier 2 Syllabus

The Tier 2 syllabus for Two-Tier exams can be found in the table below:

Subjects

Topics

General Awareness

Geography

Economics

Everyday Science

Scientific Research

National/International Organisations

History

Polity

Constitution

Sports

Art & Culture

General Intelligence & Reasoning

Analogies

Similarities

Differences

Discrimination & Observation

Relationship & Concepts

Verbal and Figure classification

Arithmetical Number Series

Space Visualisation

Problem-solving

Analysis

Judgment

Decision making

Visual Memory

Arithmetical and Numerical Ability

Ratio & Proportion

Percentage

Average

Profit & Loss

Simplification

Decimals

Data Interpretation

Fractions

 LCM, HCF

Discount

Simple and Compound Interest

Mensuration

Time & Work

Time & Distance

Hindi Language & Comprehension

Synonyms

Antonyms

Reading Comprehension

Usage of Words

Vocabulary

Grammar

Sentence Structure

English Language & Comprehension

Synonyms

Antonyms

Reading Comprehension

Usage of Words

Vocabulary

Grammar

Sentence Structure

Letter & Essay Writing (Section B)

Section B will have 2 questions: One for letter writing and other for essay writing. The essay topic will be from General Awareness & Current Affairs. For letter writing, formal topics will be asked in the question paper.

Read More: DSSSB Syllabus

DSSSB Preparation 

Aspiring students must take care of DSSSB preparation tips while preparing for the exam. Interested aspirants can check the preparation tips below:

  • Download and carefully study the exam syllabus.
  • Check the DSSSB exam pattern for the position you are interested in.
  • Now, gather crucial books that are necessary for the examination.
  • Candidates may take one or two subjects simultaneously, dividing their time between them based on weightage.
  • The remainder of the syllabus may then be completed topic by topic by candidates.
  • Candidates must practise DSSSB previous year question papers in addition to going over the curriculum in order to evaluate their level of preparedness.
  • Candidates may also write their own notes because it makes it simple for them to revise the syllabus.
  • The secret to acing the exam is consistent and diligent study.

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DSSSB Books

The table below mentions some of the important books for subjects which are common for all exams:

Subjects

Books

Quantitative Aptitude/Numerical Ability

R.S Aggarwal

Reasoning Ability

Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning by R.S Aggarwal

General Awareness

General Knowledge by Lucent’s

English Language & Comprehension

Objective General English by SP Bakshi

Hindi Language & Comprehension

Samanya Hindi by Arihant Publication

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DSSSB Admit Card 2024

Following the successful conclusion of the application procedure, the Delhi Subordinate Service Selection Board (DSSSB) will publish the DSSSB admit card on the official website. Typically, the admit card is made available 10 to 15 days before the DSSSB exam. Using their login information, applicants can download their admission cards. The steps to download DSSSB admit card are below:

  • Visit the DSSSB exam's official website.
  • To access the link, go to the homepage.
  • Enter information such as the application number, birthdate, and security code.
  • Tap the "Submit" button.
  • Your screen will show the admit card when you click the submit button.
  • Save and download the admit card.
  • Print a copy of your admit card.

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DSSSB Result 2024

The Delhi Subordinate Service Selection Board (DSSSB) will release the DSSSB result on the official website. The steps below to check the result are as follows:

  • Visit the DSSSB's official website.
  • On the homepage of the official website, choose the Result link.
  • Enter information such as your roll number and birthdate.
  • The result will be shown on the screen.
  • For later use, download and save the result PDF.

Read More: DSSSB Result

DSSSB Cutoff 2024

DSSSB cutoff is released along with the result. The cutoff is the minimum marks that candidates must score in order to qualify the exam or become eligible for the next stage of the examination. Interested candidates can check the previous year cutoff for different posts below:

DSSSB PGT Previous Year Cutoff 

Post

Gender

UR

OBC

SC

ST

PH

PGT Urdu

Male

185.25

127

-

-

-

PGT Music

Male

123.75

-

-

-

-

PGT Biology

Female

158.78

134.70

122.41

96.57

93.81(VH)

PGT Physics

Male

197.45

185.20

-

-

-

Physical Education

Female

121.75

106.25

90.5

97

96.82(VH)

Male

151.75

126

122.25

91.75

-

PGT Hindi

Male

211.83

181.25

193.33

186.90

-

PGT Commerce

Male

174.16

158.56

143.71

90.86

-

PGT Chemistry

Male

157.02

141.47

124.67

94.57

-

PGT Geography

Female

155.56

125.25

122.73

121.72

-

PGT Fine Arts

Female

148.49

115.13

119.40

101.75

-

PGT English

Female

120.50

106.57

91.67

92.24

94.19(OH)

Male

150.5

119

124.5

95.25

123(OH)

PGT Political Science

Male

160

130

139

133

145.75(OH)

Female

146

129.25

125.5

97

101.75(VH)

DSSSB TGT Previous Year Cutoff

Posts

Gender

UR

OBC

SC

ST

PH

TGT English

Female

100.25

79.25

75

60.5

65.75(OH), 75(VH)

TGT Hindi

Female

131.29

125.01

117.75

109.90

100.12(OH),95.33(VH)

TGT Maths

Male

82.05

81.41

60.78

73.32

76(OH)

TGT Social Science

Female

97.69

88.19

89.13

73.95

75.63(OH)/71.62(VH)

Male

86

71.75

83

74

81.75(OH/VH)

TGT Natural Science

Female

103.54

95.04

88.15

70

77.22(OH)

Male

80.96

73.73

85.45

69.31

73.06(OH)

DSSSB PRT Previous Year Cutoff

Category

Cut Off (out of 200 marks)

General

159.75

EWS

153.43

Other Backward Classes (OBCs)

159.62

Scheduled Castes (SC)

149.41

Scheduled Tribes (ST)

128.68

DSSSB Assistant Grade II Cutoff 2022

Category

Cut off Marks (Out of 200)

General/UR

161.35

Economic Weaker Section (E.W.S)

157.57

Other Backward Classes (OBC)

155.00

Scheduled Caste (SC)

145.20

Scheduled Tribes (ST)

142.25

DSSSB Assistant Primary Teacher Cut Off 2019

Category

Cutoff Marks

Unreserved (UR)

157.19

Economic Weaker Sections (EWS)

143.44

Other Backward Classes (OBC)

150.06

Scheduled Caste (SC)

145.48

Scheduled Tribe (ST)

127.69

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

When will DSSSB notification 2023 be released?

The Delhi Subordinate Service Selection Board (DSSSB) will release the DSSSB notification on the official website tentatively in May/June 2023. The DSSSB application form will also be released along with the notification.

What is DSSSB PGT Computer Science Eligibility Criteria?

The DSSSB PGT Computer Science Eligibility Criteria are as follows:

  • Candidates must hold an M.E. or M.Tech degree from a recognized university.
  • Candidates with an M.Sc. or M.CA. and one year of teaching experience may also apply.
  • Candidates with a B.E./B.Tech degree along with a PG diploma in computer application, and a year of teaching experience may also apply for the examination.

 

How to download DSSSB Answer Key?

To download the DSSSB answer key, candidates must follow the steps given below:

  • Visit the official website of DSSSB.
  • Click on the DSSSB answer key link for the post you have taken the exam.
  • Enter application number and date of birth
  • The answer key will be displayed on your screen
  • Download and save the answer key for future reference.

What is the DSSSB application fee?

Category

Application Fee

General/UR

Rs 100

Other Backward Classes (OBC)

Rs 100

SC/ST/PwD/Female Candidates

NIL

What is the DSSSB age limit criteria?

The DSSSB age limit criteria for different posts are as follows:

Post

Maximum Age limit

PGT

36 years

TGT

32 years

TGT (Female)

40 years

PRT

30 years

Other posts

27-30 

 

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