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DSSSB PRT

DSSSB Primary Teacher (PRT) Recruitment Examination

Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB)
One-tier objective (MCQ) test, 2 hours, 200 marks, no interview

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About This Exam

Teacher Certification Regional Teacher Certification (Government)
Conducted byDelhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB)
Exam typeOne-tier objective (MCQ) test, 2 hours, 200 marks, no interviewSource: Notice: New Examination Scheme prescribed by DSSSB for the post of Primary/Nursery/Assistant Teacher (dated 28/07/2017), p. 1
FieldTeaching
StagesOne-tier written MCQ examination (Section A and Section B, 100 marks each); the Board has dispensed with interview for all posts.Source: Notice: New Examination Scheme prescribed by DSSSB for the post of Primary/Nursery/Assistant Teacher (dated 28/07/2017), p. 1; interview: dsssb-no-interview, p. 1
What it leads toAssistant Teacher (Primary) and Assistant Teacher (Nursery) posts in the Directorate of Education, NDMC and MCD, as advertised by post code.Source: Indicative Syllabus of Post Code 802-25, Assistant Teacher (Primary) in DOE & NDMC, p. 1 (title of the indicative syllabus)
How to applyCandidates apply online through DSSSB's Online Application Registration System (OARS); posts are advertised on the Board's site by post code.Source: Online Application Registration System (OARS) - DSSSB, Login page, Current Vacancies list
Result / certificateThe candidate must qualify in Section A and Section B separately (category-wise minimum qualifying marks); the final merit list is prepared on the aggregate marks of both sections. Results are notified by post code on the Board site.Source: Notice: New Examination Scheme prescribed by DSSSB for the post of Primary/Nursery/Assistant Teacher (dated 28/07/2017), p. 1; result page: dsssb-result
RecognitionGovernment
LevelState

Exam pattern

Primary/Nursery/Assistant Teacher posts (notice dated 28/07/2017): selection by an MCQ paper of 2 hours with two sections. Section A: MCQs of one mark each as per the existing examination scheme - 100 questions, 100 marks. Section B: MCQs of one mark each from the subject concerned (teaching methodology/B.El.Ed./D.Ed./NTT/JBT etc.) - 100 questions, 100 marks. The candidate must qualify in Section A and B separately as per category; final merit is prepared on the aggregate marks of both sections. The Section A parts (General Awareness, General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability, Arithmetical & Numerical Ability, English and Hindi Language & Comprehension, 20 marks each) are in the I-T-T 200-marks syllabus.

Read from: Notice: New Examination Scheme prescribed by DSSSB for the post of Primary/Nursery/Assistant Teacher (dated 28/07/2017), p. 1

Syllabus

Section A and B - I-T-T 200 marks (all primary/nursery/trained teachers)6 topic groups
Section-A General Awareness

Questions will be designed to test the ability of the candidate's General Awareness of the environment around him/ her and its application to society. The questions will be designed to test knowledge of Current Events and of such matter of everyday observation as may be expected of an educated person. The test will also include questions relating to History, Polity, Constitution, Sports, Art & Culture, Geography, Economics, Everyday Science, Scientific Research, National/ International Organizations/ Institutions etc.

Read from: I-T-T One Tier (Technical / Teaching) 200 Marks - Section A and Section B syllabus, p. 1
Section-A General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability

Analogy, Classification, Series, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Direction Sense Test, Logical Venn Diagrams, Alphabet Test, Sitting Arrangements, Mathematical Operations, Arithmetical Reasoning, Inserting the missing character, Number, Ranking and Time Sequence Test, Eligibility Test, Syllogism, Statement and Arguments, Statement and Assumptions, Statement and Courses of action, Statement and Conclusions, Deriving Conclusion, Assertion and Reason, Punch Lines, Situation Reaction Tests, Cause and Effect, Analytical Reasoning.

Read from: I-T-T One Tier (Technical / Teaching) 200 Marks - Section A and Section B syllabus, p. 1
Section-A Arithmetical & Numerical Ability

Number Systems including questions on 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, Table & Graphs, Pie Chart, Line Chart, Line Graph, Bar Graph and Venn Diagrams.

Read from: I-T-T One Tier (Technical / Teaching) 200 Marks - Section A and Section B syllabus, p. 1
Section-A English Language & Comprehension

Questions will be designed to test the ability of the candidate's understanding and comprehension of the English Language, questions on its Vocabulary, Grammar, Sentence Structure, Synonyms, Antonyms and its correct usage etc. would also be covered.

Read from: I-T-T One Tier (Technical / Teaching) 200 Marks - Section A and Section B syllabus, p. 1
Section-A Hindi Language & Comprehension

Questions will be designed to test the ability of the candidate's understanding and comprehension of the Hindi Language, questions on its Vocabulary, Grammar, Sentence Structure, Synonyms, Antonyms and its correct usage etc. would also be covered.

Read from: I-T-T One Tier (Technical / Teaching) 200 Marks - Section A and Section B syllabus, p. 1
Section-B Section B

MCQs pertaining to Graduation qualification and Teaching Methodology required for the post. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) of one mark each from the subject concerned including questions on Teaching Methodology

Read from: I-T-T One Tier (Technical / Teaching) 200 Marks - Section A and Section B syllabus, p. 1
Assistant Teacher (Primary)19 topic groups
1. Childhood and the development of children Read from: Indicative Syllabus of Post Code 802-25, Assistant Teacher (Primary) in DOE & NDMC, p. 1
3. Education, Society, Curriculum and learners Read from: Indicative Syllabus of Post Code 802-25, Assistant Teacher (Primary) in DOE & NDMC, p. 1
6. Understanding language and early literacy Read from: Indicative Syllabus of Post Code 802-25, Assistant Teacher (Primary) in DOE & NDMC, p. 1
7. Mathematics education for the primary school child Read from: Indicative Syllabus of Post Code 802-25, Assistant Teacher (Primary) in DOE & NDMC, p. 1
9. Cognition, learning and the socio-cultural context Read from: Indicative Syllabus of Post Code 802-25, Assistant Teacher (Primary) in DOE & NDMC, p. 1
10. Teacher identity and school culture Read from: Indicative Syllabus of Post Code 802-25, Assistant Teacher (Primary) in DOE & NDMC, p. 1
11. School culture, leadership and change Read from: Indicative Syllabus of Post Code 802-25, Assistant Teacher (Primary) in DOE & NDMC, p. 1
12. Pedagogy of environmental studies Read from: Indicative Syllabus of Post Code 802-25, Assistant Teacher (Primary) in DOE & NDMC, p. 1
19. Diversity, gender and inclusive education Read from: Indicative Syllabus of Post Code 802-25, Assistant Teacher (Primary) in DOE & NDMC, p. 1
Assistant Teacher (Nursery)14 topic groups
1. Early Childhood care and Education (ECCE) in India Read from: Indicative Syllabus of Post Code 817-23, Assistant Teacher (Nursery) in NDMC, MCD & DOE, p. 1
4. Early Childhood curriculum: Principles and priorities Read from: Indicative Syllabus of Post Code 817-23, Assistant Teacher (Nursery) in NDMC, MCD & DOE, p. 1
5. Development of mathematical concepts in children Read from: Indicative Syllabus of Post Code 817-23, Assistant Teacher (Nursery) in NDMC, MCD & DOE, p. 1
6. Development of Language and literacy in children Read from: Indicative Syllabus of Post Code 817-23, Assistant Teacher (Nursery) in NDMC, MCD & DOE, p. 1
7. Developing understanding of Environment Read from: Indicative Syllabus of Post Code 817-23, Assistant Teacher (Nursery) in NDMC, MCD & DOE, p. 1
8. Methods and materials for early childhood education Read from: Indicative Syllabus of Post Code 817-23, Assistant Teacher (Nursery) in NDMC, MCD & DOE, p. 1
11. Understanding gender, diversity, discrimination and inclusion Read from: Indicative Syllabus of Post Code 817-23, Assistant Teacher (Nursery) in NDMC, MCD & DOE, p. 1
12. Planning and organizing a pre-school education programme Read from: Indicative Syllabus of Post Code 817-23, Assistant Teacher (Nursery) in NDMC, MCD & DOE, p. 1
13. Working with children with special needs Read from: Indicative Syllabus of Post Code 817-23, Assistant Teacher (Nursery) in NDMC, MCD & DOE, p. 1
14. Working with parents and community Read from: Indicative Syllabus of Post Code 817-23, Assistant Teacher (Nursery) in NDMC, MCD & DOE, p. 1

Official links and how they were checked

  • Home - Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board Verified against the document
    Official website · Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) · 2026 · checked 2 Nov 2026
    Opened 2026-11-02; titled 'Home | Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board'. It is the Board's own site (Government of NCT of Delhi) and carries the menus used here: New Examination and Interview Scheme, Section A Indicative Syllabus, Section-B Indicative Syllabus, Current Vacancies, Latest Result, Notice of Exam and Circulars, Instructions to Applicants, FAQs and the Apply Online link.
  • Section A Indicative Syllabus - DSSSB (general sections for all schemes) Verified against the document
    Syllabus · Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) · 2026 · checked 2 Nov 2026
    Opened 2026-11-02; titled 'DoIT Universal Content | Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board', breadcrumb 'Section A Indicative Syllabus'. It lists seven downloads: the II-T-G and I-T-G general syllabi, the I-T-T (Technical) syllabi of 200 and 300 marks and the I-T-T (Technical or Teaching) syllabi of 200 and 300 marks.
  • I-T-T One Tier (Technical / Teaching) 200 Marks - Section A and Section B syllabus Opened; part could not be confirmed
    Syllabus · Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) · undated · checked 2 Nov 2026
    Opened 2026-11-02 from the Section A Indicative Syllabus page (item 7, 'I-T-T One Tier (Technical or Teaching)- 200 marks'). One scanned page headed 'SYLLABUS: I-T-T One Tier (Technical / Teaching) 200 Marks'. Scanned image PDF with no text layer; each page was rendered to an image and read by eye, and the transcription was compared with the page again after writing. Topics are as printed on the page, including the printer's own spelling; lines too faint to read with certainty were not entered.
  • Section-B Indicative Syllabus - DSSSB (list of post-wise syllabus files) Verified against the document
    Syllabus · Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) · 2026 · checked 2 Nov 2026
    Opened 2026-11-02; titled 'DoIT Universal Content | Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board', breadcrumb 'Section-B Indicative Syllabus'. Ten result pages (page=0 to page=9, twenty files each, 200 files in all) were read. It lists PGT syllabi (Hindi, English, Physics, Chemistry, Maths, History, Geography, Economics, Commerce, Political Science, Sociology, Sanskrit, Informatics Practices/Computer Science and others), TGT syllabi (English, Hindi, Sanskrit, Computer Science, Special Education) and the Assistant Teacher (Primary) and Assistant Teacher (Nursery) syllabi. It lists no TGT syllabus for Mathematics, Natural Science or Social Science.
  • Indicative Syllabus of Post Code 802-25, Assistant Teacher (Primary) in DOE & NDMC Opened; part could not be confirmed
    Syllabus · Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) · 2024-2026 · checked 2 Nov 2026
    Opened 2026-11-02 from the Section-B Indicative Syllabus page. One scanned page, a boxed list of nineteen numbered topics. Scanned image PDF with no text layer; each page was rendered to an image and read by eye, and the transcription was compared with the page again after writing. Topics are as printed on the page, including the printer's own spelling; lines too faint to read with certainty were not entered.
  • Indicative Syllabus of Post Code 817-23, Assistant Teacher (Nursery) in NDMC, MCD & DOE Opened; part could not be confirmed
    Syllabus · Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) · 2023 · checked 2 Nov 2026
    Opened 2026-11-02 from the Section-B Indicative Syllabus page. One scanned page headed 'Syllabus for Assistant Teacher Nursery in NDMC, MCD & DOE', a list of fourteen numbered topics. Scanned image PDF with no text layer; each page was rendered to an image and read by eye, and the transcription was compared with the page again after writing. Topics are as printed on the page, including the printer's own spelling; lines too faint to read with certainty were not entered.
  • New Examination and Interview Scheme - DSSSB Verified against the document
    Exam scheme / pattern · Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) · 2026 · checked 2 Nov 2026
    Opened 2026-11-02; titled 'New Examination and Interview Scheme | Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board'. It lists the Board's scheme notices, including the notices for the posts of Primary/Nursery/Assistant Teacher, TGT and PGT (all dated 28/07/2017) and the notice dispensing with interview, which are used here.
  • Notice: New Examination Scheme prescribed by DSSSB for the post of Primary/Nursery/Assistant Teacher (dated 28/07/2017) Verified against the document
    Exam scheme / pattern · Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) · 2017 · checked 2 Nov 2026
    Opened 2026-11-02. One-page scanned notice, No. F.4(100)/2012/P&P/NES/DSSSB/811-816 dated 28/07/2017, headed 'Notice' (GNCT of Delhi, DSSSB). Scanned image PDF with no text layer; each page was rendered to an image and read by eye, and the transcription was compared with the page again after writing. Topics are as printed on the page, including the printer's own spelling; lines too faint to read with certainty were not entered. Read: 2-hour MCQ paper in two sections, Section A and Section B of 100 questions and 100 marks each, qualifying in each section separately, final merit on the aggregate.
  • Online Application Registration System (OARS) - DSSSB Verified against the document
    Application / registration · Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) · 2026 · checked 2 Nov 2026
    Opened 2026-11-02; the page is the 'Online Application Registration System, Government of NCT of Delhi' login page, linked from the DSSSB home page as 'Apply Online'. It lists the current vacancies by post code and has a link to generate/print the e-admit card.
  • DSSSB Latest Result Verified against the document
    Results / scores · Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) · 2026 · checked 2 Nov 2026
    Opened 2026-11-02; titled 'DSSSB Latest Result | Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board'. Its table lists result and rejection notices by post code, including PGT (Maths) Post Code 825/24 and a supplementary result notice for PGT (History) Post Code 811/23 in the Directorate of Education.
  • Notice regarding dispensing with interview from the selection process (dated 02-06-2017) Verified against the document
    Notices / FAQ · Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) · 2017 · checked 2 Nov 2026
    Opened 2026-11-02. One-page scanned notice, No. F.4(100)/2013/P&P/NES/DSSSB/440-445 dated 02-06-2017. Scanned image PDF with no text layer; each page was rendered to an image and read by eye, and the transcription was compared with the page again after writing. Topics are as printed on the page, including the printer's own spelling; lines too faint to read with certainty were not entered. Read: the Board resolved on 25/05/2017 to dispense with the interview from the selection process of all posts; three-tier schemes are converted to two tiers, and final selection is on merit in the written examination.
  • DSSSB Vacancies Verified against the document
    Notices / FAQ · Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) · 2026 · checked 2 Nov 2026
    Opened 2026-11-02; titled 'DSSSB Vacancies | Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board', the Board's current-vacancies page (advertisements by post code).
  • FAQs - DSSSB Verified against the document
    Notices / FAQ · Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) · 2026 · checked 2 Nov 2026
    Opened 2026-11-02; titled 'FAQs | Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board', the Board's own FAQ page.

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