DSSSB JSA 2026 · Syllabus & exam pattern
DSSSB JSA Syllabus 2026 and Exam Pattern: Subject-wise Topics
DSSSB JSA selection: One-tier (Technical) exam (2 hours), as per the official notice published 29 May 2026.
Subjects, number of questions, marks, duration and negative marking for every stage, as printed in the official notice.
DSSSB JSA exam pattern 2026
Stages of selection
- 1One-tier objective exam: 200 MCQs, 200 marks, 2 hours
- 2Document verification
One-tier (Technical) exam
2 hours
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Section A: General Awareness | 20 | 20 |
| Section A: General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability | 20 | 20 |
| Section A: Arithmetical & Numerical Ability | 20 | 20 |
| Section A: Test of Hindi Language & Comprehension | 20 | 20 |
| Section A: Test of English Language & Comprehension | 20 | 20 |
| Section B: Subject concerned | 100 | 100 |
0.25 marks deducted per wrong answer. Bilingual except language sections. Minimum (on Section B and on total): General/EWS 40%, OBC (Delhi) 35%, SC/ST/PwBD 30%.
Source: DSSSB Advertisement No. 03/2026 — post codes 21/26 to 31/26 (Junior Scientific Assistant) (published 29 May 2026). Confirm in the official notice before applying.
Exam scheme
Section A has 100 general questions, 20 marks each on general awareness, reasoning, arithmetic, Hindi and English. Section B has 100 one-mark MCQs on the subject of the discipline's prescribed qualification; no detailed Section B syllabus is printed.
No minimum applies to Section A. On Section B and on the total you need 40% (General/EWS), 35% (OBC Delhi) or 30% (SC/ST/PwBD).
Frequently asked questions
What is the DSSSB JSA exam pattern?
One-tier (Technical) exam: Section A: General Awareness, Section A: General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability, Section A: Arithmetical & Numerical Ability, Section A: Test of Hindi Language & Comprehension, Section A: Test of English Language & Comprehension, Section B: Subject concerned (2 hours). 0.25 marks deducted per wrong answer. Bilingual except language sections. Minimum (on Section B and on total): General/EWS 40%, OBC (Delhi) 35%, SC/ST/PwBD 30%.
Is there negative marking?
Yes, 0.25 marks per wrong answer.