DSSSB Recruitment 2026: 1979 Posts Notification Out

The DSSSB Recruitment 2026 notification is out. The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) has invited online applications for 1,979 posts under advertisement number 03/2026. The online form closed on 15 July 2026. DSSSB has set computer based test (CBT) dates from 27 October to 4 December 2026 for 16 of the 25 post codes. Three corrigenda have also changed the vacancies for three post codes. The posts cover candidates from 10th pass with an ITI or trade certificate up to post graduates and trained teachers. Here is the full picture in simple words.

DSSSB Recruitment 2026 Overview

What is DSSSB?

The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board recruits staff for various departments of the Government of NCT of Delhi, including schools, technical departments and offices. A DSSSB job means a stable Delhi government post with good pay and benefits, so these notifications always attract a large number of applicants.

DSSSB 2026 Posts and Vacancies

The advertisement spread 1,979 vacancies across 25 post codes. The recruitment covers both teaching and non teaching jobs. Some of the main posts are:

• Trained Graduate Teacher (several subjects, with Computer Science alone having around 675 posts)
• Special Educator (Primary), with around 450 posts
• Junior Scientific Assistant (including Cyber Forensic)
• Assistant Archivist
• I.T. Assistant and Data Processing Assistant
• Data Entry Operator
• Fitter, Lift Operator, Assistant Operator cum Mechanic and Sub Station Apprentice
• Electrical Overseer and other technical posts

Here is the category wise split of the 1,979 posts, as printed in the advertisement of 29 May 2026:

Three corrigenda have since changed some of these numbers. Junior Scientific Assistant (Cyber Forensic), post code 28/26, went from 81 to 78 posts: UR 34, OBC 20, SC 11, ST 6 and EWS 7. Electrical Overseer / Sub-Inspector, post code 45/26, went from 19 to 20 posts: UR 7, OBC 6, SC 4, ST 1 and EWS 2. Assistant Archivist Grade I, post code 33/26, still has 4 posts, but the split is now UR 1, OBC 2 and SC 1. With these changes the table adds up to 1,977 posts: UR 995, OBC 328, SC 278, ST 126 and EWS 250. DSSSB has not published a revised total.

DSSSB 2026 Eligibility

Because this recruitment has many different posts, the education requirement is not the same for everyone. It depends on the post you choose.

• 10th pass with an ITI or trade certificate: Lift Operator needs Matric or Higher Secondary and an ITI certificate in Electrician or Wireman. Assistant Operator cum Mechanic (A/C) needs Matric or Higher Secondary with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, and an ITI in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning. It also needs at least 2 years of experience as an air conditioning mechanic or operator in a reputed firm or undertaking. Sub Station Apprentice needs Matric and a 2 year National Trade Certificate (or another 2 year government certificate) in the Electrician trade.
• 12th pass: I.T. Assistant Grade A, which also needs a data entry speed of at least 8,000 key depressions per hour and a pass in the aptitude test.
• ITI or Diploma: technical posts such as Fitter and Electrical Overseer.
• Graduate: posts such as Data Entry Operator and Data Processing Assistant.
• Post Graduate: posts such as Junior Scientific Assistant and Assistant Archivist. Four Junior Scientific Assistant codes (21/26, 26/26, 27/26 and 28/26) also accept a B.Tech in the branches the advertisement lists.
• Graduate with B.Ed or the relevant subject: Trained Graduate Teacher and Domestic Science Teacher posts.
• Special education diploma: Special Educator (Primary), for example 12th with a 2 year D.Ed (Special Education) or 12th with a 1 year Diploma in Special Education. The advertisement lists several other options, including any equivalent qualification approved by the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI). The post also needs the CTET (Primary stage) and RCI registration.

Each post has its own exact qualification, and many teaching and technical posts also need specific subjects, certificates or the CTET or a similar test. Always check the exact eligibility for your post code in the official notification before you apply.

DSSSB 2026 Age Limit

The age limit is decided by the post and is counted as on 15 July 2026. For most posts it falls between 18 and 27 years, while some technical and other posts go up to 37 years, and teaching posts are usually capped around 30 years. Reserved category candidates get the usual age relaxation: 3 years for OBC, 5 years for SC and ST, 10 years for persons with disabilities, and the service period plus 3 years for ex servicemen. Check your post code for the exact age range.

DSSSB 2026 Application Fee

• General, OBC and EWS candidates: ₹100
• Women, and candidates from SC, ST, PwBD and Ex servicemen categories: no fee

The fee is paid online through SBI ePay while filling the form.

DSSSB 2026 Important Dates

• Application start: 16 June 2026
• Last date to apply and pay the fee: 15 July 2026 (till 11:59 PM); the form is now closed
• Eligibility cut off date: 15 July 2026
• Computer based test (CBT): 27 October to 4 December 2026 for 16 of the 25 post codes (DSSSB notice of 7 October 2026)
• Draft answer keys and objections: a set window for each of these 16 post codes, between 6 November and 12 December 2026 (DSSSB notice of 4 November 2026)
• No exam date yet (as of 7 November 2026) for Technical Assistant (Hindi) 32/26, Assistant Archivist Grade I 33/26, Fitter Grade II 35/26, Lift Operator 36/26, Assistant Operator cum Mechanic (A/C) 37/26, Sub Station Apprentice 38/26, Trained Graduate Teacher (Special Education Teacher) 43/26, Special Educator (Primary) 44/26 and Electrical Overseer / Sub-Inspector 45/26

The online form closed on 15 July 2026. The table below gives the CBT dates and the answer key window for each post code that has an exam date. Shift I runs from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, Shift II from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM and Shift III from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Your e-admit card gives your own exam centre, date and timing.

On 7 November 2026 the e-admit card link and the objection link were in the What’s New box on the DSSSB home page, dsssb.delhi.gov.in. The answer key notice does not give an objection fee, a closing time or a result date.

DSSSB 2026 Salary and Pay Scale

The pay depends on the post and its level under the 7th Pay Commission. Across this recruitment the pay runs from Pay Level 2 to Pay Level 7, that is ₹19,900 to ₹1,42,400.

• Operator and trade posts such as Lift Operator, Sub Station Apprentice and Assistant Operator cum Mechanic: Pay Level 2, that is ₹19,900 to ₹63,200.
• IT Assistant Grade A: Pay Level 4, that is ₹25,500 to ₹81,100.
• Junior Scientific Assistant and several technical posts: Pay Level 5, that is ₹29,200 to ₹92,300.
• Technical Assistant (Hindi), Assistant Archivist Grade I, Data Processing Assistant Grade A and Special Educator (Primary): Pay Level 6, that is ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400.
• Trained Graduate Teacher posts and Domestic Science Teacher: Pay Level 7, that is ₹44,900 to ₹1,42,400.

On top of the basic pay you also get dearness allowance, house rent allowance and other Delhi government allowances, so the in hand salary is higher than the basic. For example, a Trained Graduate Teacher at Level 7 with a basic of ₹44,900 usually takes home roughly ₹60,000 to ₹70,000 a month after allowances, depending on the city. These in hand figures are approximate and change with the DA rate and your posting.

DSSSB 2026 Selection Process

Selection is through a one tier computer based test (CBT). For general posts it is a single paper of 200 questions. For technical and teaching posts the one tier exam is divided into two sections of 100 marks each, taken in the same sitting. Some posts also add a qualifying skill test, typing test, physical or endurance test, driving test or trade test, followed by document verification.

The computer based test has 200 multiple choice questions for 200 marks, to be done in 2 hours, with a penalty of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer. In the two section exam, Section A usually covers general topics such as General Awareness, Reasoning, Arithmetic and English or Hindi, while Section B covers the specific subject of the post. The minimum qualifying marks are generally 40 percent for General and EWS, 35 percent for OBC, and 30 percent for SC, ST and PwBD candidates. The exact exam pattern for your post is given in the official notification.

How to Apply Online for DSSSB 2026

The online form closed at 11:59 PM on 15 July 2026, so the steps below are kept for reference.

1. Go to the official application portal, dsssbonline.nic.in.
2. Register with your basic details to create your account and get your login.
3. Fill the form with your education, category and personal details exactly as on your documents, and choose your post code.
4. Upload your photo and signature in the size and format the form asks for.
5. Pay the fee online through SBI ePay if it applies to you, submit the form, and save a printout.

Keep these documents ready before you start: a passport size photo and your signature, your 10th certificate for date of birth, your qualification certificates for the chosen post, a category certificate if you are applying under a reserved category, and a valid photo ID.

Which DSSSB Post Suits You Best

If you live in or near Delhi and meet the qualification for any of these posts, this is a strong chance at a stable Delhi government job. The range of posts is wide, so a 10th pass candidate with an ITI or trade certificate, a graduate, a technical diploma holder and a trained teacher can all find something here. Just pick the post code that matches your exact qualification, because applying for the wrong post leads to rejection.

Form Errors DSSSB Won’t Forgive

• Choosing a post code whose exact qualification you do not meet.
• Uploading a photo or signature in the wrong size or format.
• A name or date of birth that does not match your 10th certificate.
• Leaving the application for the last day, when the portal is slow.

DSSSB 2026: Applicant Questions

How many posts are there in DSSSB Recruitment 2026? The advertisement listed 1,979 posts across 25 post codes. Three corrigenda later changed this. Junior Scientific Assistant (Cyber Forensic), 28/26, went from 81 to 78 posts, and Electrical Overseer / Sub-Inspector, 45/26, went from 19 to 20. Assistant Archivist Grade I, 33/26, kept 4 posts with a new category split. With these changes the post codes add up to 1,977 posts, but DSSSB has not published a revised total.

What is the last date to apply? The last date to apply online and pay the fee was 15 July 2026 (till 11:59 PM), and the form is now closed. DSSSB has set computer based tests from 27 October to 4 December 2026 for 16 of the 25 post codes. The date for each post code is in the important dates section above.

Is there one exam for all posts? Selection is a one tier computer based test. General posts have a single 200 question paper, while technical and teaching posts have a one tier exam split into two sections in one sitting. Some posts also add a skill or physical test.

What is the eligibility for DSSSB 2026? It depends on the post. Different posts need 10th, 12th, ITI, Diploma, a graduate degree, a post graduate degree, or a graduate degree with B.Ed. Check the exact qualification for your post code in the official notification.

What is the DSSSB 2026 in-hand salary? It depends on the pay level of the post. For example, a Trained Graduate Teacher at Level 7 takes home roughly 60,000 to 70,000 rupees a month after allowances, while lower level posts earn less. The exact amount changes with the DA rate and your posting city.

Do women have to pay the fee? No. Women, and candidates from SC, ST, PwBD and Ex servicemen categories, are exempt from the fee.

Can I apply for more than one post? Yes, you can apply for more than one post code if you meet the eligibility for each, and you pay the fee for each as required. Confirm the exact rule in the notification.

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