DSSSB Exam: A Brief Overview

The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) conducts exams to recruit teachers and other staff for government schools and departments in Delhi. The exam includes various teaching positions such as Primary Teachers (PRT), Trained Graduate Teachers (TGT), and Postgraduate Teachers (PGT).

The DSSSB exams are competitive and designed to select the most qualified candidates for teaching roles in Delhi schools. It involves multiple-choice questions based on subjects like General Awareness, Reasoning, and concerned teaching subjects.

DSSSB Exam Dates

The exam dates for DSSSB teaching exams are announced via the official notification. Candidates should regularly check the official DSSSB website for updates.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility varies based on the post applied for:

  • PRT: Senior Secondary (10+2) with Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.) or Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.) and CTET qualification.
  • TGT: Bachelor’s degree in the concerned subject with a B.Ed. degree and CTET qualification.
  • PGT: Postgraduate degree in the relevant subject with a B.Ed. degree.

DSSSB Exam Pattern

PostSubjectsNumber of QuestionsTotal MarksDuration
PRT/TGT/PGTGeneral Awareness2020 
 General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability2020 
 Arithmetical & Numerical Ability2020 
 English Language & Comprehension2020 
 Hindi Language & Comprehension2020 
 Concerned Subject (Teaching Methodology/Pedagogy)1001002 Hours
Total 2002002 Hours

DSSSB Tier Exam Structure

The DSSSB exams are conducted in two tiers depending on the post:

TierDetails
Tier 1General and Teaching-specific MCQs, qualifying in nature
Tier 2Advanced-level questions from the subject and a descriptive paper

 

DSSSB Syllabus

The DSSSB syllabus is divided into:

  • General Awareness: Current Affairs, History, Polity, Geography, Economics, etc.
  • Reasoning Ability: Logical reasoning, puzzles, series, and analogies.
  • Numerical Ability: Simplification, percentages, profit & loss, averages, etc.
  • English & Hindi Language: Vocabulary, grammar, comprehension, etc.
  • Subject-Specific Syllabus: Based on the teaching subject and pedagogy.

Application Process

  1. Visit the official DSSSB website.
  2. Register yourself and complete the online application form.
  3. Upload necessary documents and pay the required application fee.
  4. Submit the application and download the confirmation receipt.

Previous Year Question Papers

Practicing previous year papers helps candidates understand the exam structure, difficulty level, and commonly asked topics.

Cut-Off Marks

The cut-off marks vary each year based on the difficulty level of the exam and the number of candidates. DSSSB releases the category-wise cut-offs for all teaching positions after the exam.

DSSSB Exam Highlights

FeatureDetails
Exam Conducting BodyDelhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB)
PositionsPRT, TGT, PGT
Exam ModeOnline (Computer-Based Test)
Question TypeMultiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Negative MarkingYes, 0.25 marks deduction for every incorrect answer
Selection ProcessTier 1, Tier 2 (for PGT and other higher-level posts), and document verification

Admit Card

The DSSSB Admit Card will be available on the official website before the exam. Candidates must download and print it, as it contains essential details such as the exam center and timings.

Results

The DSSSB results are declared on the official website. Candidates can log in with their registration number to check their score and qualification status.

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