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DSSSB
Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board – Direct Recruitment (Advertisement 03/2026)
DSSSB recruits for Group B and Group C posts in the Government of NCT of Delhi and its autonomous and local bodies. Advertisement 03/2026 has 1,979 vacancies, including 675 Trained Graduate Teachers (Computer Science), 450 Special Educators (Primary) and 125 I.T. Assistants.
Latest official notice: DSSSB Vacancy Notice – Advertisement No. 03/2026 (post codes 21/26 to 45/26), published 29 May 2026.
Vacancies
1,979
Age limit
Varies by post: 18–27, below 27, 18–32, 20–32, below 30, not exceeding 30, or 18–37 years
Application fee
₹100
Notice published
29 May 2026
DSSSB notification: key dates and vacancies
| Advertisement dated | 29 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Online application opens | 16 June 2026 (12:00 noon) |
| Online application closes | 15 July 2026 (11:59 pm) |
| Cut-off date for age, qualification and experience | 15 July 2026 |
| Exam dates | To be announced on the DSSSB website |
| Vacancies | 1,979 (UR 997, OBC 328, SC 278, ST 126, EWS 250); PwBD 84, Ex-Servicemen 42 and Meritorious Sportspersons 8 are included in these totals. Vacancies are tentative. |
Posts filled through this exam
- Trained Graduate Teacher (Computer Science), Domestic Science Teacher, TGT (Special Education Teacher): ₹44,900–1,42,400 (Pay Level 7), Group B
- Special Educator (Primary), Technical Assistant (Hindi), Assistant Archivist Gr-I, Data Processing Assistant Gr-A: ₹35,400–1,12,400 (Pay Level 6)
- Junior Scientific Assistant (11 forensic disciplines), Data Entry Operator Gr-B, Electrical Overseer / Sub-Inspector: ₹29,200–92,300 (Pay Level 5), Group C
- I.T. Assistant Grade-A: ₹25,500–81,100 (Pay Level 4); Lift Operator, Asstt. Operator cum Mechanic (A/C), Sub Station Apprentice: ₹19,900–63,200 (Pay Level 2); Fitter Gr-II: ₹5,200–20,200 + GP ₹1,900 (pre-revised)
Source: DSSSB Vacancy Notice – Advertisement No. 03/2026 (post codes 21/26 to 45/26) (published 29 May 2026). Confirm in the official notice before applying.
DSSSB (Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board) fills Group B and Group C posts in the Government of NCT of Delhi and its autonomous and local bodies. It publishes several advertisements every year, each with its own post codes.
This guide covers Advertisement No. 03/2026 dated 29 May 2026: 1,979 vacancies across 25 post codes, with online applications from 16 June to 15 July 2026. The largest posts are Trained Graduate Teacher (Computer Science) with 675 vacancies, Special Educator (Primary) with 450 and Domestic Science Teacher with 129.
Everything here is printed in the advertisement: vacancies by post and category, pay level, age limit, qualification, age relaxation, fee, the one-tier exam scheme and the minimum qualifying marks. Always confirm on dsssb.delhi.gov.in before applying.
DSSSB Advt. 03/2026 vacancies: post-wise and category-wise
The advertisement lists 1,979 vacancies: 997 UR, 328 OBC, 278 SC, 126 ST and 250 EWS. PwBD (84), Ex-Servicemen (42) and Meritorious Sportspersons (8) are counted inside these totals. The vacancies are tentative and based on inputs from the departments.
Vacancies by post code (as printed)
| Post code | Post | Department | Group | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21/26 | Junior Scientific Assistant (Biology) | FSL | C | 17 | 13 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 44 |
| 22/26 | Junior Scientific Assistant (Ballistics) | FSL | C | 7 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 18 |
| 23/26 | Junior Scientific Assistant (Chemistry) | FSL | C | 10 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 37 |
| 24/26 | Junior Scientific Assistant (Lie-Detection) | FSL | C | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| 25/26 | Junior Scientific Assistant (Documents) | FSL | C | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 15 |
| 26/26 | Junior Scientific Assistant (HRD/QC) | FSL | C | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 27/26 | Junior Scientific Assistant (Photo) | FSL | C | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| 28/26 | Junior Scientific Assistant (Cyber Forensic) | FSL | C | 35 | 21 | 12 | 6 | 7 | 81 |
| 29/26 | Junior Scientific Assistant (Crime Scene / District Mobile Forensic Unit) | FSL | C | 21 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 46 |
| 30/26 | Junior Scientific Assistant (Finger Print) | FSL | C | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 31/26 | Junior Scientific Assistant (Physics) | FSL | C | 6 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| 32/26 | Technical Assistant (Hindi) | Delhi Archives | B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 33/26 | Assistant Archivist Grade-I | Delhi Archives | B | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 34/26 | I.T. Assistant Grade-A | IT Department | C | 51 | 34 | 19 | 9 | 12 | 125 |
| 35/26 | Fitter Grade-II | NDMC | C | 17 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 36 |
| 36/26 | Lift Operator | NDMC | C | 2 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 13 |
| 37/26 | Asstt. Operator cum Mechanic (A/C) | NDMC | C | 8 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 15 |
| 38/26 | Sub Station Apprentice | NDMC | C | 8 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 11 | 37 |
| 39/26 | Data Processing Assistant Grade 'A' | NDMC | C | 10 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 21 |
| 40/26 | Data Entry Operator Grade 'B' | NDMC | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 41/26 | Trained Graduate Teacher (Computer Science) | Directorate of Education | B | 416 | 0 | 104 | 39 | 116 | 675 |
| 42/26 | Domestic Science Teacher | Directorate of Education | B | 36 | 49 | 8 | 16 | 20 | 129 |
| 43/26 | Trained Graduate Teacher (Special Education Teacher) | Directorate of Education | B | 135 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 9 | 163 |
| 44/26 | Special Educator (Primary) | Directorate of Education | B | 184 | 121 | 67 | 33 | 45 | 450 |
| 45/26 | Electrical Overseer / Sub-Inspector | Labour Department | C | 6 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 19 |
| Total | 997 | 328 | 278 | 126 | 250 | 1,979 |
FSL = Forensic Science Laboratory; NDMC = New Delhi Municipal Council. The rows add up to the printed total of 1,979.
DSSSB salary: pay level of each post
The advertisement prints the pay scale and 7th CPC pay level for each post. It does not print an in-hand salary, so none is given here; allowances are paid on top of basic pay at Delhi Government rates.
Pay scale by post (Advt. 03/2026)
| Post | Pay scale | Pay level | Group |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trained Graduate Teacher (Computer Science) | ₹44,900 – 1,42,400 | Level 7 | B |
| Domestic Science Teacher | ₹44,900 – 1,42,400 | Level 7 | B |
| TGT (Special Education Teacher) | ₹44,900 – 1,42,400 | Level 7 | B |
| Special Educator (Primary) | ₹35,400 – 1,12,400 | Level 6 | B |
| Technical Assistant (Hindi) | ₹35,400 – 1,12,400 | Level 6 | B |
| Assistant Archivist Grade-I | ₹35,400 – 1,12,400 | Level 6 | B |
| Data Processing Assistant Grade 'A' | ₹35,400 – 1,12,400 | Level 6 | C |
| Junior Scientific Assistant (all 11 disciplines) | ₹29,200 – 92,300 | Level 5 | C |
| Data Entry Operator Grade 'B' | ₹29,200 – 92,300 | Level 5 | C |
| Electrical Overseer / Sub-Inspector | ₹29,200 – 92,300 | Level 5 | C |
| I.T. Assistant Grade-A | ₹25,500 – 81,100 | Level 4 | C |
| Lift Operator | ₹19,900 – 63,200 | Level 2 | C |
| Asstt. Operator cum Mechanic (A/C) | ₹19,900 – 63,200 | Level 2 | C |
| Sub Station Apprentice | ₹19,900 – 63,200 | Level 2 | C |
| Fitter Grade-II | ₹5,200 – 20,200 + GP ₹1,900 (pre-revised) | — | C |
DSSSB age limit and qualification
Age, qualification and experience are all counted on the closing date, 15 July 2026. Each post has its own age limit from its Recruitment Rules.
- TGT (Computer Science): BCA; or graduation with Computer Science as a main subject in all years; or B.E./B.Tech in CS/IT; or graduation in any subject with the DOEACC 'A' level course.
- Domestic Science Teacher: Bachelor's degree in Domestic Science / Home Science, and B.Ed. with Domestic / Home Science as a teaching subject.
- Special Educator (Primary): 12th pass with a two-year D.Ed. Special Education, or 12th pass with a one-year Diploma in Special Education, or the other routes listed in the advertisement.
- I.T. Assistant Grade-A: 12th pass and a typing speed of at least 8,000 key depressions per hour, plus the other conditions printed for the post.
- Junior Scientific Assistant (Biology): Master's degree in a listed life-science subject (Zoology, Botany, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Biotechnology, Forensic Science with Zoology/Botany and others), or B.E./B.Tech in Biotechnology.
Age limit by post (as printed)
| Posts | Age limit |
|---|---|
| Junior Scientific Assistant (all), Electrical Overseer / Sub-Inspector | 18–27 years |
| I.T. Assistant Grade-A | Below 27 years |
| TGT (Computer Science), Domestic Science Teacher, TGT (Special Education), Special Educator (Primary), Technical Assistant (Hindi), Assistant Archivist Gr-I | Not exceeding 30 years |
| Data Processing Assistant Gr-A, Data Entry Operator Gr-B | Below 30 years |
| Asstt. Operator cum Mechanic (A/C), Sub Station Apprentice | 18–32 years |
| Fitter Grade-II | 20–32 years |
| Lift Operator | 18–37 years |
DSSSB age relaxation (Para 7)
- SC/ST: 5 years; OBC: 3 years (Group B and C).
- PwBD: 10 years; PwBD + OBC: 13 years; PwBD + SC/ST: 15 years.
- Departmental candidates with three years' regular service: up to 5 years for Group B posts; up to age 40 (43 OBC, 45 SC/ST) for Group C posts in the same or allied cadre. For I.T. Assistant, only GNCTD government servants get this.
- Ex-Servicemen: period of military service plus 3 years, up to 55 years.
- Meritorious Sportspersons (Group C only): up to 5 years (8 OBC, 10 SC/ST).
- Disabled defence services personnel (Group C only): up to age 45 (48 OBC, 50 SC/ST).
- Widowed, divorced or judicially separated women not remarried (Group C only): up to age 35 (38 OBC, 40 SC/ST).
- Contract staff of the same department: one-time relaxation up to the time served on contract, at most 5 years, as printed for each post.
DSSSB exam pattern: one-tier CBT of 200 marks
Every post in Advt. 03/2026 has a one-tier computer-based test of 2 hours, 200 multiple-choice questions and 200 marks. There is no descriptive paper.
Each wrong answer costs 0.25 mark. Questions are bilingual (Hindi and English) except the language sections. Scores may be normalised using DSSSB's published formula.
- General scheme (I.T. Assistant, Data Processing Assistant, Data Entry Operator): 40 marks each in General Awareness, Reasoning, Arithmetic, Hindi and English.
- Technical / teaching scheme (all other posts): Section A of 100 marks (20 each in the five general areas) and Section B of 100 marks on the subject of the post; for teachers Section B includes teaching methodology / B.Ed.
- Minimum qualifying marks: General/EWS 40, OBC (Delhi) 35, SC/ST/PwBD 30; Ex-Servicemen get 5 marks relaxation in their category, subject to a minimum of 30.
- In the technical / teaching scheme the minimum applies to Section B and to the combined total; Section A has no separate minimum. Merit is on combined marks.
DSSSB syllabus for Advt. 03/2026
The advertisement prints the syllabus at section level. Section A is common to all posts; Section B follows the qualification prescribed for each post.
- General Awareness
- General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability
- Arithmetical & Numerical Ability
- Test of Hindi Language & Comprehension
- Test of English Language & Comprehension
- Section B (technical posts): the subject concerned as per the qualification of the post, e.g. forensic science discipline, computer science, archives, electrical trade
- Section B (teacher posts): the subject concerned, including questions on teaching methodology / B.Ed.
How to apply for DSSSB Advt. 03/2026
- 1
Register once on DSSSB OARS
Register on dsssbonline.nic.in. Registration is one-time; registering more than once can lead to cancellation and debarment.
- 2
Apply post-wise
Log in and apply for each post code you are eligible for between 16 June 2026 (12 noon) and 15 July 2026 (11:59 pm). Only online applications are accepted.
- 3
Pay the fee
Pay ₹100 through SBI e-pay if you are not exempt. Check every field before submitting: no changes, including category, are allowed afterwards.
Latest DSSSB recruitment
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Exam overview
Reviewed editorial
Who it is for
12th-pass, diploma and graduate candidates aiming for Delhi Government teaching, forensic, IT, archives and NDMC posts. Each post has its own qualification and age limit.
Eligibility, age and qualification
Exact limits are set per post in each official notice.
Age limit
Varies by post: 18–27, below 27, 18–32, 20–32, below 30, not exceeding 30, or 18–37 years (as on 15 July 2026)
Educational qualification
- Each post has its own essential qualification from its Recruitment Rules, printed post-wise in the advertisement
- TGT (Computer Science): BCA, or graduation with Computer Science in all years, or B.E./B.Tech (CS/IT), or graduation with DOEACC 'A' level
- Domestic Science Teacher: Bachelor's in Domestic/Home Science and B.Ed. with Domestic/Home Science as a teaching subject
- Special Educator (Primary): 12th pass with a two-year D.Ed. Special Education or a one-year Diploma in Special Education, or other routes listed in the advertisement
- Junior Scientific Assistant (Biology): Master's degree in a listed life-science subject, or B.E./B.Tech in Biotechnology; other JSA disciplines have their own subjects
- Qualification, age and experience are counted on 15 July 2026
Upper age relaxation
| SC / ST (Group B and C) | 5 years |
| OBC (Group B and C) | 3 years |
| PwBD (Group B and C) | 10 years (13 for OBC, 15 for SC/ST) |
| Ex-Servicemen (Group B and C, non-gazetted) | Military service plus 3 years, up to 55 years |
| Departmental candidates (3 years' continuous regular service) | Up to 5 years for Group B; up to age 40 (43 OBC, 45 SC/ST) for Group C |
| Meritorious Sportspersons (Group C only) | Up to 5 years (8 for OBC, 10 for SC/ST) |
| Widowed / divorced / judicially separated women, not remarried (Group C only) | Up to age 35 (38 for OBC, 40 for SC/ST) |
Application fee
₹100. Women, SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen are exempt (Ex-Servicemen already re-employed on a regular civil post are not). Fee is paid only through SBI e-pay and is not refunded.
Source: DSSSB Vacancy Notice – Advertisement No. 03/2026 (post codes 21/26 to 45/26) (published 29 May 2026). Confirm in the official notice before applying.
- Indian citizen
- Post-wise educational qualification and experience as per the Recruitment Rules printed for the post
- Post-wise age limit, counted on the closing date 15 July 2026
- Category-wise age relaxation (Para 7 of the advertisement)
Selection process and exam pattern
Stages of selection
- 1One-tier computer-based test (200 questions, 200 marks, 2 hours)
- 2Skill / physical endurance / driving / trade / aptitude test where the post requires it
- 3Document verification and final merit on written-exam marks
One Tier (General) – I.T. Assistant Gr-A, Data Processing Assistant, Data Entry Operator
2 hours
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability | 40 | 40 |
| Arithmetical & Numerical Ability | 40 | 40 |
| Test of Hindi Language & Comprehension | 40 | 40 |
| Test of English Language & Comprehension | 40 | 40 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
Negative marking: 0.25 mark for each wrong answer. Minimum qualifying marks: General/EWS 40, OBC (Delhi) 35, SC/ST/PwBD 30.
One Tier (Technical / Teaching) – all other posts in Advt. 03/2026
2 hours
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Section A: General Awareness, Reasoning, Arithmetic, Hindi, English (20 each) | 100 | 100 |
| Section B: subject of the post (for teacher posts, including teaching methodology / B.Ed.) | 100 | 100 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
Negative marking: 0.25 mark per wrong answer. Minimum qualifying marks apply to Section B and to the combined total, not to Section A alone. Merit is on combined marks.
Source: DSSSB Vacancy Notice – Advertisement No. 03/2026 (post codes 21/26 to 45/26) (published 29 May 2026). Confirm in the official notice before applying.
Reviewed editorial
Selection is through a one-tier computer-based test of 200 marks. Skill, physical, trade or other tests are held only where the post needs them. Final merit is on written-exam marks, with category-wise minimum qualifying marks.
Syllabus and subject-wise prep
- General Awareness
- General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability
- Arithmetical & Numerical Ability
- Test of Hindi Language & Comprehension
- Test of English Language & Comprehension
- Subject of the post (Section-B), including teaching methodology for teacher posts
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Frequently asked questions
What is the age limit for DSSSB?
Varies by post: 18–27, below 27, 18–32, 20–32, below 30, not exceeding 30, or 18–37 years, counted as on 15 July 2026, as per the DSSSB Vacancy Notice – Advertisement No. 03/2026 (post codes 21/26 to 45/26). Category-wise upper age relaxation is given in the notice.
What qualification is needed for DSSSB?
Each post has its own essential qualification from its Recruitment Rules, printed post-wise in the advertisement. TGT (Computer Science): BCA, or graduation with Computer Science in all years, or B.E./B.Tech (CS/IT), or graduation with DOEACC 'A' level. Domestic Science Teacher: Bachelor's in Domestic/Home Science and B.Ed. with Domestic/Home Science as a teaching subject. Special Educator (Primary): 12th pass with a two-year D.Ed. Special Education or a one-year Diploma in Special Education, or other routes listed in the advertisement. Junior Scientific Assistant (Biology): Master's degree in a listed life-science subject, or B.E./B.Tech in Biotechnology; other JSA disciplines have their own subjects. Qualification, age and experience are counted on 15 July 2026.
When can I apply for DSSSB?
Online application opens: 16 June 2026 (12:00 noon), as per the notice published on 29 May 2026. Applications are made only on dsssb.delhi.gov.in.
What is the DSSSB exam pattern?
One Tier (General) – I.T. Assistant Gr-A, Data Processing Assistant, Data Entry Operator: General Awareness, General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability, Arithmetical & Numerical Ability, Test of Hindi Language & Comprehension, Test of English Language & Comprehension, Total (2 hours). Negative marking: 0.25 mark for each wrong answer. Minimum qualifying marks: General/EWS 40, OBC (Delhi) 35, SC/ST/PwBD 30. One Tier (Technical / Teaching) – all other posts in Advt. 03/2026: Section A: General Awareness, Reasoning, Arithmetic, Hindi, English (20 each), Section B: subject of the post (for teacher posts, including teaching methodology / B.Ed.), Total (2 hours). Negative marking: 0.25 mark per wrong answer. Minimum qualifying marks apply to Section B and to the combined total, not to Section A alone. Merit is on combined marks.
How many vacancies are there in DSSSB?
1,979 (UR 997, OBC 328, SC 278, ST 126, EWS 250); PwBD 84, Ex-Servicemen 42 and Meritorious Sportspersons 8 are included in these totals. Vacancies are tentative., according to the DSSSB Vacancy Notice – Advertisement No. 03/2026 (post codes 21/26 to 45/26).
How many vacancies are in DSSSB Advertisement 03/2026?
1,979 in all: 997 UR, 328 OBC, 278 SC, 126 ST and 250 EWS. The largest posts are TGT (Computer Science) with 675, Special Educator (Primary) with 450 and Domestic Science Teacher with 129.
What is the last date to apply?
15 July 2026 till 11:59 pm on dsssbonline.nic.in. Applications opened on 16 June 2026 at 12 noon.
What is the DSSSB TGT Computer Science salary?
The advertisement prints ₹44,900 – 1,42,400 (Pay Level 7), Group B. It does not print an in-hand figure.
What is the age limit for DSSSB TGT Computer Science?
Not exceeding 30 years on 15 July 2026, with category relaxation as per Para 7 and up to 5 years for government servants.
Is there negative marking in the DSSSB exam?
Yes. 0.25 mark is deducted for each wrong answer of a one-mark question.
What are the minimum qualifying marks?
General/EWS 40, OBC (Delhi) 35 and SC/ST/PwBD 30. Ex-Servicemen get 5 marks relaxation in their category, subject to a minimum of 30.
What is the DSSSB application fee?
₹100. Women, SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen are exempt. The fee is paid only through SBI e-pay and is not refunded.
On which date are age and qualification counted?
On 15 July 2026, the closing date of the advertisement.
What is DSSSB?
DSSSB recruits for Group B and Group C posts in the Government of NCT of Delhi and its autonomous and local bodies. Advertisement 03/2026 has 1,979 vacancies, including 675 Trained Graduate Teachers (Computer Science), 450 Special Educators (Primary) and 125 I.T. Assistants.
Who is DSSSB for?
12th-pass, diploma and graduate candidates aiming for Delhi Government teaching, forensic, IT, archives and NDMC posts. Each post has its own qualification and age limit.
How is DSSSB selection described?
Selection is through a one-tier computer-based test of 200 marks. Skill, physical, trade or other tests are held only where the post needs them. Final merit is on written-exam marks, with category-wise minimum qualifying marks.
Niyookti is not part of DSSSB. The official DSSSB website (dsssb.delhi.gov.in) and its notices are the only final source. Always confirm details there before applying.