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DSSSB Assistant Teacher (Primary) Recruitment 2025 – 1180 Vacancies

Published: 2025-09-16

Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) has released Advt. No. 05/2025 for the recruitment of 1180 Assistant Teacher (Primary) posts in Directorate of Education and NDMC. Eligible candidates can apply online from 17 September 2025 to 16 October 2025.

Important date

  • Application Start: 17 September 2025 (12:00 PM)

  • Last Date to Apply: 16 October 2025 (11:59 PM)

  • Exam Date: To be notified later

Fees

  • General / OBC / EWS: ₹100

  • SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen / Women: Exempted

Age limit

Age Limit (as on 16.10.2025)

  • Maximum Age: 30 Years

  • Age relaxation: SC/ST – 5 Years, OBC – 3 Years, PwBD – 10 Years

Payment Method

Payment Mode: Online (Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking)

Eligibilty

  • Senior Secondary (10+2) with at least 50% marks and 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education.

  • OR Senior Secondary with 45% marks and 2-year Diploma as per NCTE Norms 2002.

  • OR Senior Secondary with 50% marks and 4-year B.El.Ed.

  • OR Graduation with 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education.

  • Must have passed CTET (Paper I).

  • Must have passed Hindi/Urdu/Punjabi/English at secondary level.

Vaccancy

Department UR OBC SC ST EWS PwBD Total
Directorate of Education 434 278 153 62 128 55 1055
NDMC (New Delhi Municipal Council) 68 28 13 07 09 06 125
Grand Total 502 306 166 69 137 61 1180

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Salary (Pay Scale)

  • ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 (Pay Level-6, Group B, 7th CPC)

  • In-hand approx. ₹59,000 – ₹60,000 with DA, HRA, TA, Medical & other govt. benefits.

Exam Pattern & Syllabus

Exam Type: One-Tier (Technical/Teaching), 200 Questions, 200 Marks, 2 Hours
Negative Marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer

Section A (100 Marks)

  • General Intelligence & Reasoning – 20 Q

  • General Awareness – 20 Q

  • Numerical Ability – 20 Q

  • English Language – 20 Q

  • Hindi Language – 20 Q

Section B (100 Marks)

  • Child Development, Pedagogy, Inclusive Education

  • Teaching methodology (NCTE Curriculum – B.El.Ed., D.Ed., NTT, JBT)

Qualifying Marks (Section B):

  • UR/EWS – 40%, OBC – 35%, SC/ST/PwBD – 30%

Selection Process

  • Written Exam (One-Tier)

  • Document Verification & e-Dossier submission

  • Final Merit List based on combined marks of Section A + Section B

Required Documents

  • 10th & 12th Marksheet/Certificate

  • Diploma/Degree in Elementary Education

  • CTET Certificate

  • Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD)

  • ID Proof (Aadhaar/PAN/Voter ID)

  • Passport size photo & signature

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: How many vacancies are released for DSSSB Assistant Teacher (Primary) 2025?

A: A total of 1180 vacancies are announced (1055 in Directorate of Education and 125 in NDMC).

Q: What is the last date to apply online?

A: The last date for online application is 16 October 2025 (11:59 PM).

Q: What is the maximum age limit for this post?

A: The upper age limit is 30 years. Age relaxations apply: SC/ST – 5 years, OBC – 3 years, PwBD – 10 years, etc.

Q: What are the educational qualifications required?

A: Candidates must have Senior Secondary (10+2) with at least 50% marks and a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education or equivalent (B.El.Ed./D.Ed./Graduation with Diploma).
Must have passed CTET (Paper I) and studied Hindi/Urdu/Punjabi/English at the secondary level.

Q: Is B.Ed. degree sufficient for eligibility?

A: No, B.Ed. alone is not sufficient. A Diploma in Elementary Education (or equivalent) is mandatory as per DSSSB eligibility norms.

Q: What is the exam pattern?

A: The exam will have 200 Questions for 200 Marks (2 Hours duration). Section A – General subjects (100 marks), Section B – Subject-specific (100 marks). Negative marking of 0.25 marks per wrong answer.

Q: Is there any qualifying mark requirement?

A: Yes, Section B has minimum qualifying marks: UR/EWS – 40%, OBC – 35%, SC/ST/PwBD – 30%. Section A has no qualifying marks.

Q: What is the application fee?

A: ₹100 for General/OBC/EWS. Exempted for Women, SC, ST, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen candidates.

Q: Can I apply for both Directorate of Education & NDMC posts?

A: Yes, the exam is combined, and you can select your preference during e-dossier submission.

Q: What is the salary of DSSSB Assistant Teacher (Primary)?

A: The pay scale is ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 (Pay Level 6) under 7th CPC, with DA, HRA, TA, and other government benefits. In-hand salary is approx. ₹59,000 – ₹60,000 per month.

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