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DSSSB

Updated On 10 May, 2025 05:44

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Preparation and Tips

DSSSB Overview

The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) conducts recruitment examinations to fill various Group B and Group C posts in departments under the Government of NCT of Delhi. It aims to select skilled candidates for positions such as TGT, PGT, PRT teachers, clerks, assistants, engineers, and other technical and non-technical roles. DSSSB exams are held annually or as per vacancy announcements and are conducted in online (CBT) mode. The selection process generally includes written exams, skill tests, and document verification, depending on the post. DSSSB is known for its competitive nature and thorough selection procedure.

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Exam Date

Expected on April and June 2025.

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Conducting Body

DSSSB (under Government of NCT of Delhi) (expected).

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Exam Format

General Awareness - Current Affairs (national & international) - History, Geography, Polity - Constitution, Sports, Art & Culture - General Science - Environment . General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability - Analogies, Similarities, Differences - Spatial orientation - Problem-solving - Coding-decoding, Number series - Syllogism, Puzzles .

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Important Dates

The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) has announced the examination dates for various posts scheduled between April and June 2025.

DSSSB Exam Pattern

Feature	Details
Full Form	Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board
Conducting Body	DSSSB (under Government of NCT of Delhi)
Exam Level	State-level
Exam Frequency	As per vacancy (Multiple times a year)
Exam Mode	Online (Computer Based Test)
Total Marks	100 or 200 (depending on the post)
Total Questions	100 or 200
Courses Offered / Posts	TGT, PGT, PRT, Clerk, LDC, Patwari, JE, AE, Assistant, Lab Tech, etc.
Exam Fees	₹100 (General/OBC); No fees for SC/ST/PwD/Women/Ex-Servicemen candidates
Exam Duration	2 hours (120 minutes)
Marking Scheme	+1 for each correct answer, -0.25 for each wrong answer
Medium of Examination	English & Hindi (except for language papers)
Official Website	https://dsssb.delhi.gov.in
Contact Details	Email: dsssb-secy@nic.in Phone: 011-22370309 / 011-22379204

Section-wise Exam Pattern

Sections	Subjects/Tests	No. of Questions	To Be Attempted	Duration
Section A (General Awareness)	General Awareness	20	20	2 hours (120 minutes)
	General Intelligence & Reasoning	20	20
	Arithmetical & Numerical Ability	20	20
	English Language (Comprehension)	20	20
	Hindi Language (Comprehension)	20	20
Section B (Subject Specific)	Post-specific subject (e.g., TGT Math, PRT, LDC, etc.)	100	100
Total		200	200

DSSSB Exam Syllabus

Section A: General Syllabus (100 Marks)

1. General Awareness

Current Affairs (national & international)
History, Geography, Polity
Constitution, Sports, Art & Culture
General Science
Environment

2. General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability

Analogies, Similarities, Differences
Spatial orientation
Problem-solving
Coding-decoding, Number series
Syllogism, Puzzles

3. Arithmetical & Numerical Ability

Simplification, Ratio & Proportion
Average, Percentage, Profit & Loss
Time & Work, Time & Distance
Mensuration, SI & CI
Data Interpretation

4. Hindi Language & Comprehension

Grammar (Vyakaran)
Vocabulary (Shabd Shakti)
Sentence Correction
Antonyms/Synonyms
Comprehension Passages

5. English Language & Comprehension

Grammar & Usage
Vocabulary
Comprehension Passages
Synonyms/Antonyms
Sentence Correction, Fill in the blanks

Section B: Subject-Specific Syllabus (100 Marks)

This section is based on the qualification and post applied for (e.g., TGT Math, JE Civil, LDC, Assistant, etc.).
Includes post-relevant technical/professional knowledge.
Examples:
TGT (Maths): Algebra, Arithmetic, Geometry, Statistics
JE (Civil): RCC, Steel Structures, Hydraulics, Soil Mechanics
LDC/Clerk: Office Management, Basic Computer Knowledge, Typing, File Handling

DSSSB Syllabus & Key Information

Exam Syllabus

The DSSSB exam consists of the following main sections:

General Awareness
General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability
Arithmetical & Numerical Ability
Hindi Language & Comprehension
English Language & Comprehension

Key Dates

The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) has announced examination dates for various posts scheduled between April and June 2025.

Admit Card Download

Visit the official DSSSB website: https://dsssb.delhi.gov.in
Click on the "Admit Card" or "Download e-Admit Card" link under the Latest Updates or What's New section.
Select the correct post or advertisement number.
Login using your credentials:
- Application Number
- Date of Birth
- Captcha code (if asked)
Download and print your admit card.

DSSSB Answer Key

Step 1: DSSSB Answer Key (Provisional)

Released 3–7 days after the exam for transparency.
Allows candidates to check responses and calculate approximate scores.
Available on the official website.

Step 2: How to Challenge DSSSB Answer Key

Visit the official DSSSB website: https://dsssb.delhi.gov.in
Click on the “Answer Key Objection” link (when active).
Login using Application Number and Date of Birth.
View your recorded responses and the provisional key.
Select the questions you wish to challenge.
Provide justification/evidence for each objection.
Pay the applicable objection fee (if any).
Submit the objection within the specified time frame (usually 2–5 days).

Step 3: Final Answer Key

Published after reviewing all objections.
No changes allowed after this version.
Used for final result evaluation.

Step 4: Result Calculation Method

Total Questions: Usually 200 (100 General + 100 Subject-specific)
Marking Scheme: +1 for each correct answer
Negative Marking: -0.25 for each incorrect answer
Unattempted Questions: No marks awarded or deducted
Final Score: (Correct Answers × 1) - (Wrong Answers × 0.25)
Merit List: Based on final scores and reservation policies
Tie-breaker: As per DSSSB rules for the specific post

Understanding the DSSSB Exam

Difficulty Level

General Awareness: Moderate to Difficult (Current affairs-heavy)
Reasoning: Easy to Moderate (Scoring section)
Numerical Ability: Moderate (Calculation-intensive)
English & Hindi: Easy to Moderate
Subject-specific: Depends on post (TGT/PRT/JE)

Most Common Question Types

Static GK (Constitution, History, Geography)
DI & Arithmetic in Maths
Puzzles, Series in Reasoning
Vocabulary, Cloze Test, and Grammar in English/Hindi

Good Attempts

For 200-mark paper, 130–150+ is considered a good attempt depending on difficulty.

DSSSB Preparation Tips

Understand the exam pattern and syllabus thoroughly.
Daily revision of General Awareness and Current Affairs.
Focus on speed and accuracy, especially in Reasoning and Maths.
Practice previous year papers and mock tests regularly.
Create short notes for last-minute revision (especially for GK & subject-specific topics).
Follow official notifications to stay updated with changes.
Time management during the exam is key—don’t get stuck on tough questions.

Recommended Books for DSSSB Preparation

📘 General Awareness

Lucent’s General Knowledge
Pratiyogita Darpan (monthly magazine)

🧠 Reasoning Ability

A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal

📊 Numerical Ability

Quantitative Aptitude by R.S. Aggarwal
Fast Track Arithmetic by Rajesh Verma

📝 English Language

Objective General English by S.P. Bakshi
Wren & Martin Grammar Book

🗣 Hindi Language

Lucent’s Samanya Hindi
Arihant Hindi Vyakaran

📚 Subject-Specific (TGT/PRT/JE etc.)

Arihant/Upkar publications (Post-wise guides)
NCERT textbooks (for teaching posts)

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DSSSB

Updated On 10 May, 2025 05:44

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