DSSSB Eligibility Criteria

The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) has released the exam notifications for the various posts in the Delhi State Administration.

Delhi Subordinate Service Selection Board (DSSSB) is an exam conducting body under the departments of the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCT of Delhi). Its objective is to recruit suitable candidates for the Group “B” and Group “C” categories of posts, both Teaching and Non-teaching.

The eligibility criteria is based on three factors:

  • Age Limit
  • Educational Qualifications

The Nationality Criteria is the same: Every candidate must be an Indian citizen.

However the rest of the criteria varies from post to post in the DSSSB. This article will give details about the eligibility criteria for each post under the DSSSB Recruitment Exam. Do note that the details of the eligibility criteria are as per the DSSSB Notification released in 2021.

The 2023 notification for the DSSSB combined exams is yet to be released. In case of any changes, this article will be  updated accordingly.

Candidates preparing for the Government exams can find the following like useful

Age Limit Criteria for DSSSB Posts

The Age Limit Criteria of each post under the DSSSB Combined Exam is given as follows:

DSSSB Age Limit Criteria

Posts

Age Limit

Trained Graduate Teacher (Hindi) (Female) Below 32 years. The contractual employees working against teaching posts will be eligible for one time relaxation in upper age limit up to maximum period of 5 years.

The quantum of age relaxation will be subject to the number of years spent in the department on contract basis provided, they have worked for at least 120 days

in a particular academic year.

Trained Graduate Teacher (Hindi) (Male) Below 32 years. The contractual employees working against teaching posts will be eligible for one time relaxation in upper age limit up to maximum period of 5 years.

The Quantum of age relaxation will be subject to the number of years spent in the

department on contract basis provided, they have worked for at least 120 days

in a particular academic year.

Trained Graduate Teacher (Natural Science) (Male) Below 32 years. The contractual employees working against teaching posts will be eligible for one time relaxation in upper age limit up to maximum period of 5 years.

The Quantum of age relaxation will be subject to the number of years spent in the

department on contract basis provided, they have worked for at least 120 days

in a particular academic year.

Trained Graduate Teacher (Natural Science) (Female) Below 32 years. The contractual employees working against teaching posts will be eligible for one time relaxation in upper age limit up to maximum period of 5 years.

The Quantum of age relaxation will be subject to the number of years spent in the

department on contract basis provided, they have worked for at least 120 days

in a particular academic year.

Trained Graduate Teacher (Maths) (Female) Below 32 years. The contractual employees working against teaching posts will be eligible for one time relaxation in upper age limit up to maximum period of 5 years.

The Quantum of age relaxation will be subject to the number of years spent in the

department on contract basis provided, they have worked for at least 120 days

in a particular academic year.

Trained Graduate Teacher (Maths) (Male) Below 32 years. The contractual employees working against teaching posts will be eligible for one time relaxation in upper age limit up to maximum period of 5 years.

The Quantum of age relaxation will be subject to the number of years spent in the

department on contract basis provided, they have worked for at least 120 days

in a particular academic year.

Trained Graduate Teacher (Social Science) (Male) Below 32 years. The contractual employees working against teaching posts will be eligible for one time relaxation in upper age limit up to maximum period of 5 years.

The Quantum of age relaxation will be subject to the number of years spent in the

department on contract basis provided, they have worked for at least 120 days

in a particular academic year.

Trained Graduate Teacher (Social Science) (Female Below 32 years. The contractual employees working against teaching posts will be eligible for one time relaxation in upper age limit up to maximum period of 5 years.

The Quantum of age relaxation will be subject to the number of years spent in the

department on contract basis provided, they have worked for at least 120 days

in a particular academic year.

Trained Graduate Teacher (Bengali) (Male) Below 32 years. The contractual employees working against teaching posts will be eligible for one time relaxation in upper age limit up to maximum period of 5 years.

The Quantum of age relaxation will be subject to the number of years spent in the

department on contract basis provided, they have worked for at least 120 days

in a particular academic year.

Assistant Teacher (Primary) Not exceeding 30 years. The contractual employees working against teaching posts will be eligible for one time relaxation in upper age limit up to maximum period of 5 years.

The quantum of age relaxation will be subject to the number of years spent in the

department on contract basis provided, they have worked for at least 120 days

in a particular academic year.

Assistant Teacher (Nursery) Not exceeding 30 years. The contractual employees working against teaching posts will be eligible for one time relaxation in upper age limit up to maximum period of 5 years.

The quantum of age relaxation will be subject to the number of years spent in the

department on contract basis provided, they have worked for at least 120 days

in a particular academic year.

Junior Secretariat Assistant (LDC) 18-27 years,
Counselor Not exceeding 30 Years.
Head Clerk Not exceeding 30 Years.
Assistant Teacher (Primary) Not exceeding 30 Years,
Patwari 21-27 years. Relaxation in upper age as a one time measure up to the actual time spent as contractual employee of the same department, subject to a maximum of 5 years provided they have worked for at least 180 working days in that particular year

Age Relaxation has been allowed for certain categories of candidates; its details are highlighted below:

DSSSB Age Relaxation Criteria

Categories Age Relaxation
SC/ST 5 years
OBC 3 years
PwD 10 Years
PwD + SC/ST 15 Years
PwD + OBC 13 Years
Departmental candidate with at least

three years continuous service.

(These instructions are applicable only to

Central Government Civilian Employees

including Employees of Govt. of NCT of

Delhi)

For Group B Posts: Up to 05 years for Group ‘B’ posts (which are in the same line or allied cadres and where a relationship could be

established that the service already rendered in a particular post will be useful for the efficient discharge of the duties of

post)

For Group C Posts: Up to 40 years of age (45 years for SC/ST, 43 years for OBC) for Group ‘C’ post (which are in the same line or allied

cadres

Meritorious Sports Persons

(Only for Group ‘C’ posts)

Up to 05 years (10 years for SC/ST and 08 years for OBC

candidates)

Ex-Servicemen Group B & C (Non-

Gazetted)

Period of Military service plus 3 years
Disabled Defence services personnel

(Group “C”)

45 years (50 years for SC/ST, 48 years for OBC)
Widows/ divorced women/ women

judicially separated and who are not re-

married. (Only for Group ‘C’ Posts)

Up to the age of 35 years (up to 40 yrs for SC/ST & 38 Years

for OBC)

*Salient Points to be Noted about DSSSB Age Relaxation Criteria:

Any specific age relaxation provided in the Recruitment Rules of the posts of MCDs, NDMC and

  • Autonomous Bodies of the Government of NCT of Delhi shall be applicable in respect of those particular posts.
  • Recruitment Rules of the posts of MCDs, NDMC and Autonomous bodies of Government of NCT of Delhi; wherever it is mentioned that age relaxation shall be given as per Government of India instructions, the age relaxation given here-in-above shall be applicable.
  • An Ex-serviceman who has already secured employment under the Central Government/ Govt. of NCT of Delhi or its autonomous/local bodies in Group C post will be permitted the benefit of age relaxation as prescribed for ex-servicemen for securing another employment in higher grade or cadre in Group C Post.
  • However, such candidates will not be eligible for the benefit of reservation.
  • In case of a physically handicapped/Person with Disability, relaxation in age-limit shall be applicable irrespective of the fact whether the post is reserved or not, provided the post is identified as suitable for persons with disabilities.
  • If a person with disability is entitled to age concession by virtue of being a Departmental employee, concession to him/her will be admissible either as a ‘person with disability’ or as a ‘Departmental employee’ whichever may be more beneficial to him/her

Educational Qualification Criteria for DSSSB Exam

DSSSB Educational Qualifications Criteria

Posts Educational Qualifications
Trained Graduate Teacher (Hindi) (Female) B.A. (Honours) in one of the Modern Indian Language (MIL) concerned or B.A. with MIL concerned as one of the elective subjects

from a recognized university having 45% marks in aggregate with one additional language or one school subject* at degree level.

OR

Equivalent oriental degree in MIL from a recognized university having 45% marks in aggregate.

OR

(For appointment as Hindi Teachers only) Sahitya Rattan of Hindi Sahitya Sammelan Prayag having secured at least 45% marks in aggregate with English in Matriculation

Provided further that the requirement as to the minimum of 45% marks in the aggregate shall be Relaxable in the case of (a) candidates who possess a postGraduate Qualification in MIL concerned from a recognized university

Candidates belonging to SC/ST (c) Physically handicapped

candidates.

(ii) Degree / Diploma in teaching

(iii) Knowledge of Hindi is essential.**

(iv) Should have qualified CTET from CBSE.

N.B. “The candidate should have studied the subject concerned as mentioned in the RR’s for at least 02 years during the Graduation course.

The elective word may also include main subject as practiced in different Universities”

Trained Graduate Teacher (Hindi) (Male) B.A. (Honours) in one of the Modern Indian Language (MIL) concerned or B.A. with MIL concerned as one of the elective subjects

from a recognized university having 45% marks in aggregate with one additional language or one school subject* at degree level.

OR

Equivalent oriental degree in MIL from a recognized university having 45% marks in aggregate.

OR

(For appointment as Hindi Teachers only) Sahitya Rattan of Hindi Sahitya Sammelan Prayag having secured at least 45% marks in aggregate with English in Matriculation

Provided further that the requirement as to the minimum of 45% marks in the aggregate shall be Relaxable in the case of (a) candidates who possess a postGraduate Qualification in MIL concerned from a recognized university

Candidates belonging to SC/ST (c) Physically handicapped

candidates.

(ii) Degree / Diploma in teaching

(iii) Knowledge of Hindi is essential.**

(iv) Should have qualified CTET from CBSE.

N.B. “The candidate should have studied the subject concerned as mentioned in the RR’s for at least 02 years during the Graduation course.

The elective word may also include the main subject as practiced in different Universities”

Trained Graduate Teacher (Natural Science) (Male) A Bachelor’s Degree (Honours/Pass) or equivalent from a recognized University having secured 45% marks in aggregate,

in two school subjects of which at least one out of the following should have been at the elective level :-

A. English

B. Mathematics

C. Natural / Physical Science

D. Social Science

Note :- Main subjects for (i) TGT (Natural Science/ Phy. Science) shall be Physics, Chemistry Biology, Botany and Zoology

(ii) Social Science :- History / Political Science/ Economics / Business Studies / Sociology / Geography/ Psychology.

Provided further that the requirement as to minimum of 45% marks in the aggregate at graduation level shall be relaxable in case of:

(a) Candidates who pass a Postgraduate Qualification in any of the teaching subjects listed above.

(b) Belonging to SC/ST

(c) Physically handicapped candidates

  • Degree/Diploma in Training Education.
  • Working knowledge of Hindi*
  • Should have qualified CTET from CBSE.
  • N.B :- “The candidate should have studied the subject concerned as mentioned in the RR’s for at least 02 years during the Graduation course.

The elective word may also include main subject as practiced in different

Universities

Trained Graduate Teacher (Natural Science) (Female) A Bachelor’s Degree (Honours/Pass) or equivalent from a recognized University having secured 45% marks in aggregate,

in two school subjects of which at least one out of the following should have been at the elective level :-

A. English

B. Mathematics

C. Natural / Physical Science

D. Social Science

Note :- Main subjects for (i) TGT (Natural Science/ Phy. Science) shall be Physics, Chemistry Biology, Botany and Zoology

(ii) Social Science :- History / Political Science/ Economics / Business Studies / Sociology / Geography/ Psychology.

Provided further that the requirement as to minimum of 45% marks in the aggregate at graduation level shall be relaxable in case of:

(a) Candidates who pass a Postgraduate Qualification in any of the teaching subjects listed above.

(b) Belonging to SC/ST

(c) Physically handicapped candidates

  • Degree/Diploma in Training Education.
  • Working knowledge of Hindi*
  • Should have qualified CTET from CBSE.
  • N.B :- “The candidate should have studied the subject concerned as mentioned in the RR’s for at least 02 years during the Graduation course.

The elective word may also include main subject as practiced in different

Universities

Trained Graduate Teacher (Maths) (Female) A Bachelor’s Degree (Honours/Pass) or equivalent from a recognized University having secured 45% marks in aggregate,

in two school subjects of which at least one out of the following should have been at the elective level :-

A. English

B. Mathematics

C. Natural / Physical Science

D. Social Science

Note :- Main subjects for (i) TGT (Natural Science/ Phy. Science) shall be Physics, Chemistry Biology, Botany and Zoology

(ii) Social Science :- History / Political Science/ Economics / Business Studies / Sociology / Geography/ Psychology.

Provided further that the requirement as to minimum of 45% marks in the aggregate at graduation level shall be relaxable in case of:

(a) Candidates who pass a Postgraduate Qualification in any of the teaching subjects listed above.

(b) Belonging to SC/ST

(c) Physically handicapped candidates

  • Degree/Diploma in Training Education.
  • Working knowledge of Hindi*
  • Should have qualified CTET from CBSE.
  • N.B :- “The candidate should have studied the subject concerned as mentioned in the RR’s for at least 02 years during the Graduation course.

The elective word may also include main subject as practiced in different

Universities

Trained Graduate Teacher (Maths) (Male) A Bachelor’s Degree (Honours/Pass) or equivalent from a recognized University having secured 45% marks in aggregate,

in two school subjects of which at least one out of the following should have been at the elective level :-

A. English

B. Mathematics

C. Natural / Physical Science

D. Social Science

Note :- Main subjects for (i) TGT (Natural Science/ Phy. Science) shall be Physics, Chemistry Biology, Botany and Zoology

(ii) Social Science :- History / Political Science/ Economics / Business Studies / Sociology / Geography/ Psychology.

Provided further that the requirement as to minimum of 45% marks in the aggregate at graduation level shall be relaxable in case of:

(a) Candidates who pass a Postgraduate Qualification in any of the teaching subjects listed above.

(b) Belonging to SC/ST

(c) Physically handicapped candidates

  • Degree/Diploma in Training Education.
  • Working knowledge of Hindi*
  • Should have qualified CTET from CBSE.
  • N.B :- “The candidate should have studied the subject concerned as mentioned in the RR’s for at least 02 years during the Graduation course.

The elective word may also include main subject as practiced in different

Universities

Trained Graduate Teacher (Social Science) (Male) A Bachelor’s Degree (Honours/Pass) or equivalent from a recognized University having secured 45% marks in aggregate,

in two school subjects of which at least one out of the following should have been at the elective level :-

A. English

B. Mathematics

C. Natural / Physical Science

D. Social Science

Note :- Main subjects for (i) TGT (Natural Science/ Phy. Science) shall be Physics, Chemistry Biology, Botany and Zoology

(ii) Social Science :- History / Political Science/ Economics / Business Studies / Sociology / Geography/ Psychology.

Provided further that the requirement as to minimum of 45% marks in the aggregate at graduation level shall be relaxable in case of:

(a) Candidates who pass a Postgraduate Qualification in any of the teaching subjects listed above.

(b) Belonging to SC/ST

(c) Physically handicapped candidates

  • Degree/Diploma in Training Education.
  • Working knowledge of Hindi*
  • Should have qualified CTET from CBSE.
  • N.B :- “The candidate should have studied the subject concerned as mentioned in the RR’s for at least 02 years during the Graduation course.

The elective word may also include main subject as practiced in different

Universities

Trained Graduate Teacher (Social Science) (Female A Bachelor’s Degree (Honours/Pass) or equivalent from a recognized University having secured 45% marks in aggregate,

in two school subjects of which at least one out of the following should have been at the elective level :-

A. English

B. Mathematics

C. Natural / Physical Science

D. Social Science

Note :- Main subjects for (i) TGT (Natural Science/ Phy. Science) shall be Physics, Chemistry Biology, Botany and Zoology

(ii) Social Science :- History / Political Science/ Economics / Business Studies / Sociology / Geography/ Psychology.

Provided further that the requirement as to minimum of 45% marks in the aggregate at graduation level shall be relaxable in case of:

(a) Candidates who pass a Postgraduate Qualification in any of the teaching subjects listed above.

(b) Belonging to SC/ST

(c) Physically handicapped candidates

  • Degree/Diploma in Training Education.
  • Working knowledge of Hindi*
  • Should have qualified CTET from CBSE.
  • N.B :- “The candidate should have studied the subject concerned as mentioned in the RR’s for at least 02 years during the Graduation course.

The elective word may also include main subject as practiced in different

Universities

Trained Graduate Teacher (Bengali) (Male) B.A. (Honours) in one of the Modern Indian Language (MIL) concerned or B.A. with MIL concerned as one of the elective subjects

from a recognized university having 45% marks in aggregate with one additional language or one school subject* at degree level.

OR

Equivalent oriental degree in MIL from a recognized university having 45% marks in aggregate.

OR

(For appointment as Hindi Teachers only) Sahitya Rattan of Hindi Sahitya Sammelan Prayag having secured at least 45% marks in aggregate with English in Matriculation

Provided further that the requirement as to the minimum of 45% marks in the aggregate shall be Relaxable in the case of

(a) candidates who possess a post Graduate Qualification in MIL concerned from a recognized university

(b) candidates belonging to SC/ST

(c) Physically handicapped candidates.

(ii) Degree / Diploma in teaching

(iii) Knowledge of Hindi is essential.**

(iv) Should have qualified CTET from CBSE.

N.B. “The candidate should have studied the subject concerned as mentioned in the RR’s for at least 02 years during the Graduation course.

The elective word may also include main subject as practiced in different

Universities”.

Assistant Teacher (Primary) Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 2-years Diploma in elementary education (by whatever

name known) from a recognized Board.

OR

Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 45% marks and 2-years Diploma in elementary education (by whatever

name known) in accordance with the NCTE (Recognition Norms and Procedure) regulations-2002 .

OR

Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 4-years Bachelor of elementary education (B.El.Ed).

OR

Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 2-years Diploma in Education (special education) from a

recognized Board.

OR

  • Graduation and 2-years Diploma in elementary education (by whatever name known) from a recognized Board.
  • Pass in the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).
  • Must have passed Hindi or Urdu or Punjabi or English as a subject at Secondary Level.

Note:- Relaxation up to 5% in the qualifying marks (in Academic qualification) shall be allowed to the candidates belonging to

reserved categories such as SC/ST/OBC/PH

Assistant Teacher (Nursery)
  • Senior Secondary School (Class Twelve) certificate or Intermediate or its equivalent with at least 45% marks from a recognized Board/university.
  • Diploma/Certificate in Nursery Teacher Education programme of a duration of not less than two years or B.Ed. (Nursery) from a recognized institute.
  • Must have passed Hindi at Secondary Level.
Junior Secretariat Assistant (LDC) Matriculation /Secondary School Exam from a recognized University / Board or equivalent; and Ability to type at a speed of not less than 35 words per minute in English or 30 Words per minute in Hindi on Computer.
Counselor
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology / Applied Psychology.
  • (Post Graduate Diploma in Counseling Psychology, and
  • One year experience of working with clinical psychologist / organization working in the field of Mental Health / Drug De-addiction Centre / Psychiatric ward in any Hospital / Clinic’

OR

  • B. Master’s Degree in Psychology / Counseling Psychology / Clinical Psychology / Applied Psychology from a recognized University / Institute.
  • Studied Hindi as a Subject at any level from Secondary onward.
Head Clerk
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from any recognized university
  • Computer proficiency
Assistant Teacher (Primary)
  • 12th Pass with 50% Marks (5% relaxation in case of SC/ST) from a recognized Board.
  • 2 years Diploma in primary education / certificate course in ETE/JBT/DIET/B.El.Ed. from a recognized institution.
  • Must have passed Hindi as a subject in 10th class.
  • The candidate should have passed the Central Teacher Eligibility Test, to be conducted by the appropriate Govt. in accordance with the guidelines framed by the NCTE for the purpose.
Patwari Graduate from any recognized university or equivalent thereof

Frequently Asked Questions on DSSSB Exam Eligibility

Q1

Is B Ed compulsory for DSSSB?

B.Ed is compulsory for DSSSB TGT and PGT posts. Candidates who want to become eligible for the primary and trained graduate teacher will have to complete their b.ed degree.

Q2

Is B Ed eligible for DSSSB PRT?

No, B.Ed is not eligible for DSSSB PRT post. An aspirant applying for DSSSB PRT should either have B.El.Ed or D.El.Ed degree in order to become eligible.

Q3

Can final year students apply for DSSSB?

No, a final year candidate will not be able to apply for the DSSSB exam. One should have completed the graduation degree to be eligible for the posts.

Candidates can refer to the following links for further government exam preparation as well as that other DSSSB links which will help the candidates.

Related Links
DSSSB Syllabus DSSSB Online Application
IBPS Clerk previous year question paper DSSSB Admit Card
SSC CGL previous year question paper RBI Assistant Mock Test
SSC GD Mock Test LIC HFL recruitment

 

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