DSSSB Exam Pattern 2024: PGT, PRT, TGT Exam Pattern, Marking Scheme, Duration

The DSSSB exam is conducted for recruitment as PGT, TGT, PRT, Junior Engineer (JE), Junior Lab Assistant, LDC, and Stenographer Grade-II. Candidates competing for any of these positions must be familiar with the relevant exam pattern.

Abhishek AroraUpdated on : Oct 26 2023 06:51 IST

DSSSB Exam Pattern 2024

DSSSB Exam Pattern: The Delhi Subordinate Service Selection Board (DSSSB) is a body responsible for conducting the DSSSB exam. The body also releases the DSSSB exam pattern along with the official notification. Every year, DSSSB vacancies are released for various teaching and non-teaching posts under the NCT Government of Delhi. Depending on the post candidate is seeking for, the exam format may differ.

The DSSSB exam is conducted for PGT, TGT, PRT, Junior Engineer (JE), Junior Lab Assistant, LDC & Stenographer Grade-II. Candidates preparing for any of these posts must be aware of the respective exam pattern. Candidates must also have the knowledge of DSSSB syllabus for respective posts if they are wishing to apply for any of these posts.

The Junior Engineer (JE) and Junior Environmental Engineer (JEE) exams are divided into two levels, Tier 1 and Tier 2, in accordance with the DSSSB exam pattern. Those seeking positions as PGTs, TGTs, or PRTs, however, have to appear only for Tier 1, since no Tier II is conducted.

Aspiring candidates must also solve DSSSB previous year question papers to get an idea of the post-wise exam pattern and syllabus. Also Read: DSSSB Preparation

DSSSB Exam Pattern

Candidates should understand the exam format as they get ready for the DSSSB exam. Along with the DSSSB official notification, the conducting authority also releases the exam pattern. It is essential for applicants to understand the DSSSB exam pattern since it informs them of the kinds of questions that could be asked in the exam. Additionally, knowing the DSSSB marking scheme gives applicants insight on how to approach the paper strategically.

DSSSB PGT Exam Pattern

Candidates who are preparing for the position of Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) must know the respective exam pattern. The DSSSB PGT exam paper is divided into two sections: Section 1 & Section 2. Interested candidates can check the table below to learn more about the 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

The DSSSB exam is conducted in Computer-based Test (CBT) mode
The questions asked are Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) type.
There will be two sections - Section 1 & Section 2. The section 1 will have questions from Mental Ability and Reasoning Ability, Numerical Aptitude and Data Interpretation, Hindi Language & Comprehension, English Language and Comprehension, and General Awareness.
Section 2 will be related to the core subject and will have 200 questions (MCQ type) from the chosen subject.
The duration of the exam is 3 hours.
Each question will carry 1 mark. There is also a negative marking of 0.25 for each incorrect answer.

DSSSB PRT & TGT Exam Pattern

The DSSSB exam pattern for Primary Teacher & Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) is same. Candidates preparing for the position of PRT or TGT must be aware of the specified exam pattern. Interested aspirants can check the table below detailing the exam pattern for both PRT & TGT.

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

The exam for PRT/TGT will consist of 200 questions
Each question will carry one mark thus totalling the maximum marks to 200.
Negative marking is applicable to the DSSSB exam. 0.25 marks will be deducted for every wrong answer.
The duration of the exam is 2 hrs.

DSSSB Exam Pattern for Junior Engineer (JE) & Junior Environmental Engineer (JEE)

The DSSSB JEE exam pattern and the DSSSB JE exam pattern are same. Candidates who are studying for the JE & JEE posts need to be aware of the respective exam patterns for each post. There are two phases of the exam. Candidates who are interested might check the exam format in more detail below:

DSSSB JE/JEE Exam Pattern - Tier 1

Each of the 200 questions in the Tier 1 exam carries one mark. Each of the 200 questions is an MCQ. The duration of the exam is 2 hrs. Additionally, there is a 0.25 mark deduction for each incorrect response.

Section	Subject	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks
A	General Awareness	20	20
	General Intelligence and Reasoning Ability	20	20
	Arithmetical and Numerical Ability	20	20
	English Language & Comprehension	20	20
	Hindi Language & Comprehension	20	20
B	Qualification-Related Subject/Questions	100	100
	Total	200	200

DSSSB JE/JEE Exam Pattern - Tier 2

There are 200 MCQs for 200 marks in the Tier-II exam. The exam has a 2:30 hrs time limit for candidates.

Section	Subjects	No of Questions asked	Maximum Marks
A	Core Subject related questions	100	100
B	Conceptual application skills, problem-solving skills, contextual understanding and theoretical application skills.	50	100

DSSSB LDC & Stenographer Grade II Exam Pattern

The Lower Division Clerk (LDC) and Stenographer Grade II positions are announced by the Delhi Subordinate Service Selection Board (DSSSB). The LDC & Stenographer exam pattern is detailed below for interested students to check:

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

There will be multiple-choice questions in the DSSSB LDC/Stenographer exam.
The duration of the exam is 2 hrs.
There will be 200 questions in all, and each question will be worth one mark.
Each incorrect answer will result in a 0.25 mark deduction.
There won't be any deductions for questions that aren't answered.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How much time is allotted for the DSSSB exam?

The DSSSB exam is typically of two hours. The DSSSB exam pattern is established by the Delhi Subordinate Service Selection Board (DSSSB) for various positions.

How many stages are administered during the DSSSB exam?

Some posts are filled using the one-tier test, while others use the two-tier exam. Three phases make up the DSSSB exam pattern for 2023: a one-tier exam, a two-tier exam, and a skill test.

Does the DSSSB exam include any negative marking?

In the DSSSB examination, there is a negative marking penalty of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer. Each right response receives one mark, while each wrong response receives a deduction of 0.25 marks.

Will the DSSSB exam include any descriptive-style questions?

A descriptive paper is required for some of the positions filled by the DSSSB examination. For technical positions such as AE/JE/Law Officer, among others, the descriptive paper is administered.

What is the DSSSB PGT exam pattern?

The DSSSB PGT exam pattern is as follows:

The DSSSB exam is administered as a computer-based test (CBT).
The paper contains multiple-choice questions (MCQs).
There will be Section 1 and Section 2 each. Mental ability and reasoning ability, numerical aptitude and data interpretation, Hindi language and comprehension, English language and comprehension, and general awareness will be asked in section 1.
Section 2 will comprise 200 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) from the chosen topic and will be relevant to the core subject.
The duration of the exam will be 3 hrs
Each question will be worth one mark. Additionally, each erroneous response receives a negative marking of 0.25 marks.