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Competitive Exam Details

The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) Primary Teacher (PRT) and Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) examinations are arguably the most highly coveted teaching recruitment drives in India. Functioning under the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD), these posts offer an unparalleled combination of benefits: a phenomenal Central Government-equivalent salary scale (Level-6 for PRT and Level-7 for TGT), world-class school infrastructure under the Delhi government, and the ultimate luxury of a permanent, lifelong posting strictly within the borders of Delhi. Unlike KVS or NVS, where teachers face the constant threat of pan-India transfers to remote locations, a DSSSB teacher enjoys absolute geographical stability.

The recruitment process is famously tough, fast-paced, and highly competitive, attracting B.Ed and D.El.Ed graduates from all over North India. The selection is based entirely on a single-stage, 2-hour Computer Based Test (CBT) consisting of 200 objective-type questions worth 200 marks. The paper is strictly divided into two parts. Part-A (100 marks) is a general aptitude test encompassing General Awareness, General Intelligence & Reasoning, Arithmetical & Numerical Ability, Hindi Language, and English Language (20 marks each). Part-B (100 marks) is entirely subject-specific. For PRT, Part-B tests deep Teaching Methodology, Educational Psychology, and Child Development. For TGT, Part-B tests the specific graduation subject (e.g., TGT Natural Science or TGT Math) alongside core pedagogy.

A defining and terrifying feature of the DSSSB CBT is its one-way digital interface. Once a candidate completes and submits a specific 20-question section, they cannot return to it. Furthermore, candidates must secure a minimum of 40% qualifying marks in Part-A and Part-B individually (for the General category) to even be considered for the merit list. With a strict negative marking of 0.25 for every incorrect answer and no personal interview, the entire selection relies 100% on the candidate's speed, accuracy, and pedagogical depth in this 120-minute written marathon.

Eligibility Criteria

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Salary: ₹ 25000

Important Date

Starting Date: 10-Apr-2026 12:00 AM

Closing Date: 10-May-2026 12:00 AM

Q1: Is the CTET certificate mandatory to apply for DSSSB PRT and TGT?
A1: Yes, absolutely. For PRT, candidates must have qualified CTET Paper-I. For TGT, candidates must have qualified CTET Paper-II. Candidates appearing for CTET are generally not eligible; you must possess the qualifying certificate before the DSSSB application cutoff date.
Q2: Can candidates from states other than Delhi apply for DSSSB teaching posts?
A2: Yes, candidates from any state in India can apply. However, OBC candidates from other states are treated as Unreserved (General) in Delhi. Only OBC candidates holding a certificate issued by the Govt. of NCT of Delhi can claim OBC reservation benefits. SC/ST candidates from any state receive reservation benefits.
Q3: Is there a personal interview for the DSSSB PRT or TGT posts?
A3: No. As per Delhi Government rules for Group B and C non-gazetted posts, the interview stage has been completely abolished. Final selection is based 100% on the marks obtained in the CBT, followed by an "e-dossier" document verification.
Q4: What is the age limit for DSSSB TGT and PRT?
A4: The age limit rules have seen recent strict revisions. Generally, the maximum age limit for PRT is 30 years, and for TGT it has been capped at 32 years (though women often receive a 10-year age relaxation for TGT posts depending on court rulings and specific notifications).

Part-A (General Aptitude - Common for PRT/TGT): General Awareness (20 Qs): Current Affairs, History, Polity, Constitution, Sports, Art & Culture. General Intelligence & Reasoning (20 Qs): Analogies, problem-solving, space visualization, blood relations. Arithmetical Ability (20 Qs): Decimals, Data Interpretation, Fractions, LCM/HCF, Ratio, Percentage. English & Hindi Language (20 Qs each): Grammar, Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension, Synonyms/Antonyms.

Part-B (Subject Specific - 100 Marks): For PRT: Child Development and Pedagogy (CDP), Teaching Methodology, B.El.Ed / D.El.Ed curriculum, Inclusive Education, National Education Policies (NEP). For TGT: Core subject knowledge up to graduation level (e.g., Physics/Chemistry/Biology for TGT Science) + Subject-specific teaching methodology.

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