DSSSB 2026 Syllabus & Exam Pattern (TGT, PGT, PRT and Non-Teaching Posts)
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DSSSB's one-tier CBT under the 2026 recruitment scheme has a general section (Reasoning, General Awareness, Numerical Ability, Hindi and English) and a subject or skill section specific to the post, with 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer; exact question and mark counts vary by post code.
At a glance
| Organisation | Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) |
|---|---|
| Status | Current |
| Exam mode | One-tier Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| General section | General Awareness, General Intelligence and Reasoning, Arithmetical and Numerical Ability, Hindi and English Language |
| Post-specific section | Subject syllabus (teaching posts) or skill/qualification-related paper (many non-teaching posts) |
| Negative marking | 0.25 mark deducted for each wrong answer; no penalty for unattempted questions |
| Questions, marks and duration | Vary by post code and advertisement; confirm on the official notification |
Details
DSSSB conducts a one-tier Computer Based Test (CBT) for most of its teaching posts (TGT, PGT, PRT) and non-teaching posts under the current recruitment scheme. The paper is split into two parts: a general section common to most posts, covering General Awareness, General Intelligence and Reasoning, Arithmetical and Numerical Ability, and Hindi and English Language; and a second section specific to the post, covering either the subject syllabus (for teaching posts, often including teaching methodology) or a skill/qualification-related paper (for many non-teaching posts).
Negative marking is applied consistently across DSSSB exams: 0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong answer, with no penalty for questions left unattempted. The exact number of questions, total marks and duration differ by post code and by the specific advertisement, so always check the official notification for your post rather than assuming a fixed pattern across all of DSSSB's recruitment.
Because one CBT typically covers several post codes together, candidates preparing for a subject-specific post should give roughly equal attention to the general section (which decides qualifying marks for many posts) and their own subject or skill paper, since the general section is shared across candidates applying for different posts in the same exam.
How to use this
- Check your post code's official notification for the exact number of questions, marks and duration.
- Revise the shared general section (Reasoning, General Awareness, Numerical Ability, Hindi/English) since it applies to most posts.
- Prepare your subject or skill-specific section using the syllabus listed for your exact post code.
- Practise with full-length timed mocks matching your post's question count once you confirm it.
Frequently asked questions
Is the DSSSB exam pattern the same for every post?
No. The general section is usually shared, but the subject or skill section, and sometimes the total marks and duration, differ by post code. Always check your specific advertisement.
Is there negative marking in DSSSB exams?
Yes, 0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong answer, with no penalty for leaving a question unattempted.
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