Based on the official Notification (Advertisement No. 03/2026) released by the Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB), here is a clean, well-structured breakdown of everything you need to know about this major recruitment drive.
Critical Dates & Overview
The application window is fully open right now. Keep an eye on the cut-off date, as DSSSB strictly uses it to calculate your age and eligibility.
| Event | Date / Details |
| Notification Release | May 29, 2026 |
| Online Application Opens | June 16, 2026 (12:00 PM / Noon) |
| Last Date to Apply & Pay Fee | July 15, 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Crucial Date for Eligibility | July 15, 2026 |
| Official Application Portal | dsssbonline.nic.in |
Vacancy Summary & Category Breakdown
DSSSB is filling 1,979 vacancies across 25 different Group B and Group C posts. The positions span multiple departments like the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL), Directorate of Education (DoE), and New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC).
Overall Category Distribution
-
Unreserved (UR): 997
-
OBC (Delhi only): 328
-
SC: 278
-
ST: 126
-
EWS: 250
-
Total: 1,979
(Note: Includes horizontal reservations for PwBD: 84, ESM: 42, and MSP: 8)
Top Vacancies by Post
If you are looking for where your chances are numerically highest, the bulk of the vacancies sit in teaching and computer sectors:
[TGT Computer Science] ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 675 Posts
[Special Educator Primary] ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 450 Posts
[TGT Special Education] ■■■■■■■■ 163 Posts
[Domestic Science Teacher] ■■■■■ 129 Posts
[I.T. Assistant Grade-A] ■■■■■ 125 Posts
[JSA Cyber Forensic] ■■■ 81 Posts
🎓 Eligibility, Age Limits & Pay Scale
Because this single notification covers 25 distinct posts, your age and degree requirements will vary dynamically. Here is a grouped layout of the major post tracks:
1. Teaching & Education Posts (Group B)
Salary Scale: Pay Level 7 (₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400) for TGTs; Level 6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400) for Special Educator Primary.
-
Age Limit: Not exceeding 30 years (General women candidates get a 10-year age relaxation for specific teaching roles as per standard rules).
-
TGT Computer Science (41/26): BCA OR B.Sc Computer Science OR B.E./B.Tech (CS/IT) OR Any Graduate with a DOEACC ‘A’ Level certificate.
-
Domestic Science Teacher (42/26): Bachelor’s degree in Domestic Science/Home Science + B.Ed with Domestic Science as a teaching subject.
-
TGT Special Education (43/26): Graduate + B.Ed (Special Education) OR General B.Ed with a 1-2 year Diploma in Special Education + CTET (Elementary Level) + RCI Registration.
-
Special Educator Primary (44/26): Class 12th + 2-year D.Ed in Special Education + CTET (Primary Level) + RCI Registration.
2. Junior Scientific Assistant (JSA) Tracks (Group C)
Salary Scale: Pay Level 5 (₹29,200 – ₹92,300)
-
Age Limit: 18 – 27 years.
-
General Requirement: Most JSA branches (Biology, Ballistics, Chemistry, Lie-Detection, Physics, Crime Scene) strictly require a Master’s Degree in the relevant scientific discipline.
-
Cyber Forensic / Photo / HRD: Also accept B.E./B.Tech engineering degrees in branches like CSE, IT, ECE, or Artificial Intelligence.
3. Administrative & Technical/Trade Posts (Group C)
-
I.T. Assistant Grade-A (34/26): Class 12th pass + Data Entry typing speed of at least 8,000 key depressions per hour (~26.67 WPM). Age: Below 27 years. Pay Level 4.
-
Data Processing / Entry Operators (39/26 & 40/26): Graduation degree or 3-year Diploma in Computer Engg/Electronics + 8,000 key depressions typing speed. Age: Below 30 years.
-
Technical Trades (Fitter / Lift Operator / Mechanic): Class 10th/12th + ITI Certificate in the respective trade (Plumber, Electrician, Wireman, or Air Conditioning) along with relevant practical experience fields.
📝 Selection Process & Exam Scheme
All selections will run through a Computer Based Test (CBT) lasting 2 hours, consisting of 200 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for 200 marks.
⚠️ Negative Marking: $0.25$ marks will be deducted for every incorrect response.
The exam layout splits depending on whether your post is General or Technical:
One Tier General (For IT Assistant, Data Processing, etc.)
-
Structure: 5 sections of 40 marks each.
-
Syllabus: General Awareness, Reasoning, Numerical Ability/Arithmetic, Hindi Language, and English Language.
One Tier Technical / Teaching (For JSAs, TGTs, and Special Educators)
-
Section A (100 Marks): The same 5 general subjects listed above (20 marks each).
-
Section B (100 Marks): Subject-specific qualification questions or Teaching Methodology/B.Ed questions.
-
Crucial Rule: Candidates must pass Section B with the minimum qualifying marks independently to be considered for the final merit list.
Minimum Qualifying Marks Matrix
-
General / EWS: 40%
-
OBC (Delhi only): 35%
-
SC / ST / PwBD: 30%
💸 Application Fee
-
General / EWS / OBC (Outside Delhi applied as UR): ₹100
-
Women / SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen: Exempted (Nil)
-
Note: Payment must be successfully finalized through the SBI ePay gateway on or before July 15, 2026.
🛠️ Step-by-Step Application Guide
To ensure your form isn’t rejected due to data mismatches, process your submission carefully:


