DSSSB Assistant Teacher Primary Recruitment 2025: Notification, Eligibility, Exam Pattern, Vacancies

The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) Assistant Teacher (Primary) recruitment is for teaching positions in schools under the Government of NCT of Delhi. The details below are based on the latest available notification (Advt No. 05/2025) for Primary Teacher (PRT) posts.

Age Relaxation:

The following are the permissible upper age limit relaxations are as follows:

Note:

Duration: 2 Hours (120 minutes)

Marking: 1 mark for each correct answer.

Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer.

Qualifying Marks: Minimum qualifying marks apply category-wise (e.g., General/EWS - 40%, OBC (Delhi) - 35%, SC/ST/PwD/Ex-Servicemen - 30%).

The following are the likely positions that will be filled up through this Exam:

The official notification (Advt. No. 05/2025) announced a total of 1180 vacancies for the post of Assistant Teacher (Primary) across two departments:

Directorate of Education: 1055 posts

New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC): 125 posts

The syllabus is divided into two parts, Section A (General) and Section B (Subject Concerned).

1. Section A: General

General Awareness: History, Polity, Constitution, Sports, Art & Culture, Geography, Economics, Everyday Science, Scientific Research, National/International Organisations, Current Affairs.

General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability: Analogies, Similarities, Differences, Space Visualization, Problem-solving, Analysis, Judgment, Decision Making, Visual Memory, Relationship Concepts, Arithmetical Reasoning, Verbal and Figure Classification, Arithmetical Number Series.

Arithmetical & Numerical Ability: Simplification, Decimals, Data Interpretation, Fractions, LCM, HCF, Ratio & Proportion, Percentage, Average, Profit & Loss, Discount, Simple & Compound Interest, Mensuration, Time & Work, Time & Distance.

Hindi & English Language & Comprehension: Reading Comprehension, Error Spotting, Vocabulary (Synonyms/Antonyms), Grammar, Sentence Structure, Correct Usage.

2. Section B: Subject Concerned

Questions based on Teaching Methodology as per the NCTE curriculum, including topics related to:

Child Development and Pedagogy.

Theoretical Perspectives on Learning (Behaviorism, Cognitivism, Constructivism).

Role of Primary and Secondary Socialization agencies.

Inclusive Education, Disability, Guidance and Counseling.

Educational Policies (like NEP), RTE Act, 2009.

Planning and Organization of Teaching-Learning. Sports

• Art & Culture

• Geography

• Economics

• Everyday Science

• Scientific Research

• National/International Organizations /Institutions etc.

(B) General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability

• Analogies

• Similarities

• Differences

• Space Visualization

• Problem Solving

• Analysis

• Judgment

• Decision Making

• Visual Memory

• Discrimination

• Observation

• Relationship

• Concepts

• Arithmetical Reasoning

• Verbal and Figure Classification

• Arithmetical Number Series etc.

(C) Arithmetical & Numerical Ability

• Simplification

• Decimals

• Data Interpretation

• Fractions

• L.C.M. & H.C.F.

• Ratio & Proportion

• Percentage

• Average

• Profit & Loss

• Discount

• Simple & Compound Interest

• Mensuration

• Time & Work

• Time & Distance

• Tables & Graphs etc.

(D) Hindi Language & Comprehension

• Understanding and Comprehension of the Hindi Language.

• Vocabulary

• Grammar

• Sentence Structure

• Synonyms

• Antonyms and its correct usage etc.

(E) English Language & Comprehension

• Understanding and Comprehension of the English Language.

• Vocabulary

• Grammar

• Sentence Structure

• Synonyms

• Antonyms and its correct usage etc.

Syllabus or Pattern for Section B:-

Post specific subject-related questions:

Objective Type Multiple Choice Questions on the subject concerned (Teaching methodology/ B.El.Ed./ NTT/ JBT/ D.Ed.etc.) qualification prescribed in the Recruitment Rules for the post.

Fee Payable by Candidates for DSSSB Assistant Teacher (Primary) Exam:

All Category’s/ Other State: Rs. 100/-

Women, Schedule Caste, Schedule Tribe, Persons with Disabilities, and Ex-Servicemen are exempted from paying the application fees.

Mode of Payment:

The application fee must be paid through online mode only. Offline payments are typically not accepted. The accepted online payment modes usually include:

Debit Card

Credit Card

Net Banking

UPI (Unified Payments Interface)

Note: The payment is generally processed through the designated online payment gateway, often SBI e-pay, after completing the online application form. It is important to note that the fee is usually non-refundable.

How to Apply:

Visit the official website: Go to the DSSSB online application portal at dsssbonline.nic.in.

Registration: If you are a new user, click on the 'New Registration' link. Provide details like Date of Birth, 10th Roll Number, and 10th Passing Year for One-Time Registration (OTR).

Login: Use the Registration ID and Password generated after successful registration to 'Sign-in'.

Apply Online: Click on the 'Apply' tab and then select the post 'Assistant Teacher (Primary)' to proceed.

Fill Application Form: Complete the application form with personal, academic, and professional details.

Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and other required documents (like thumb impressions) as per the specified dimensions and size.

Pay Application Fee: Pay the required application fee (typically ₹100 for UR/OBC, while SC/ST/PwD/Ex-Serviceman/Female candidates are usually exempted) through the online payment gateway (SBI e-pay).

Final Submission: Review all the details and submit the application form. Take a printout of the final submission for future reference.