Delhi Subordinate Service Selection Board
Delhi Subordinate Service Selection Board

DSSSB Preparation 2024: Preparation Tips, Previous Year Question Papers, Books

The DSSSB exam preparation tips must be followed by aspiring candidates religiously in order to crack the exam. The prescribed DSSSB syllabus must be followed by candidates for comprehensive exam preparation.
DSSSB Exam Preparation

DSSSB Exam Preparation

DSSSB Preparation 2024: The Delhi Subordinate Service Selection Board (DSSSB) releases will soon conduct the DSSSB exam in an online mode. Aspiring candidates preparing for the exam must know the DSSSB preparation tips in order to ace the exam. Candidates must know that their preparation for the exam must be aligned with the prescribed DSSSB syllabus and exam pattern.

Students will be able to check the DSSSB exam pattern and syllabus on the official website once it is released. However, no changes are expected this year so candidates can refer to the old syllabus and pattern for the DSSSB exam. For more comprehensive preparation, candidates must practise DSSSB previous year question papers as well. This will help them assess their strengths and weaknesses and strategize their preparation accordingly.

The DSSSB exam is around the corner, therefore, candidates must note the important preparation strategies. It is also important that candidates choose the best DSSSB books for their preparation. This will allow them to cover their syllabus more effectively without wasting their time on irrelevant books.

DSSSB Preparation 2024

Effective DSSSB preparation can be done by candidates only if they are well aware of the syllabus and its important topics & sub-topics. To ace the exam it is important candidates go through the DSSSB syllabus thoroughly and take note of the topics/subtopics which they can prepare well in a short time. This will allow them to have more time to prepare for the topics in which they aren't as well versed.

DSSSB Preparation Tips

Candidates who are preparing and wishing to apply for the DSSSB exam for the post of PGT, PRT, TGT, Librarian and other non-teaching posts can check the important preparation tips below:

  • Download the syllabus for the post you are applying for and read it thoroughly.
  • Check the DSSSB exam pattern as per your preferred post.
  • Now, get important books that are relevant to the examination. 
  • Candidates can take either one or two subjects at once, and divide the time according to the weightage.
  • After that, candidates can take other remaining subjects and complete their syllabus topic-by-topic.
  • Along with covering the syllabus, it is important candidates must practice DSSSB previous year question papers to assess their preparation level.
  • Candidates can also prepare notes by themselves as it makes their revision of topics easy.
  • Consistent and regular study is the key to ace the exam.

DSSSB Books

Books are the first source of information if you are preparing for the DSSSB exam irrespective of the post you are applying for. Though students, nowadays, take the help of online study material, it is important that they do not get completely swayed by them. They should follow standard books as well to cover their DSSSB syllabus. Some of the best books for the DSSSB exam are listed below for the following subjects:

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

Note: Above mentioned books are just only for those subjects which are common for all posts. The subject-specific books must be well-researched before relying on them.

DSSSB Exam : Important Topics

Candidates who are preparing for the exam can check the important topics of the subject that are general in nature in the table below:

Subject

Syllabus

General Awareness

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

Hindi Language & Comprehension

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

English Language & Comprehension

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

Arithmetical & Numerical Ability

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

General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability

Space visualization, problem-solving, analysis, judgment, decision-making, verbal and figure classification, arithmetical number series, Visual memory, discrimination, observation, relationship, concepts, arithmetical reasoning, Analogies, similarities & differences

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can I prepare for the DSSSB exam in two months?

No, the DSSSB exam cannot be prepared in two months. The exam is competitive in nature and requires comprehensive preparation. Aspirants must set aside a time of at least 6-8 months in order to prepare well for the exam.

How tough is the DSSSB exam?

The DSSSB exam is not so tough if you have prepared well for the exam. Consistent study and regular revision of the syllabus can help candidates crack the exam in the first attempt itself.

How to cover the DSSSB syllabus effectively?

To cover the DSSSB syllabus effectively candidates must study topic-by-topic. Aspirants must also take a reference of standard books that are highly recommended by experts.

What are some good books for DSSSB exam preparation?

Below is the list of books that candidates can refer to while preparing for the DSSSB examination:

Subjects

Books

Author/Publication

Numerical Ability

Quantitative Aptitude

R.S Aggarwal

Reasoning Ability

Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning

R.S Aggarwal

General Awareness

General Knowledge 

Lucent’s

English Language & Comprehension

Objective General English

SP Bakshi

Hindi Language & Comprehension

Samanya Hindi

Arihant Publication

Can I solely practise the previous year's papers to get ready for the DSSSB exam?

No, simply preparing questions from previous years' exams won't help you pass the DSSSB exam.  You must first thoroughly research each topic and subtopic.

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