DSSSB TGT/PGT/PRT 2026 –
Complete Preparation Guide
DSSSB (Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board) recruits PRT, TGT & PGT teachers for Delhi government schools. Next notification is TBN for 2026. CTET Paper I mandatory for PRT, CTET Paper II for TGT. Two-Tier CBT for TGT/PGT. Salary ₹35,400–₹1,51,100/month (Pay Level 6–8, 7th CPC).
1Overview – DSSSB Teaching Recruitment 2026
DSSSB (Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board) is the central recruitment authority for Grade C and Grade D posts in the Government of National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi. For teaching, DSSSB recruits PRT (Primary Teachers) for Classes 1–5, TGT (Trained Graduate Teachers) for Classes 6–10, and PGT (Post Graduate Teachers) for Classes 11–12 in Delhi government schools under the Directorate of Education, MCD, and other government bodies.
Previous major recruitment drives in 2019 (14,000+ posts) and 2021 (8,000+ posts) confirm DSSSB as one of the largest state-level teaching employers in India. Delhi government school teachers receive competitive salaries with Delhi-specific DA and HRA benefits, making these among the most sought-after state government teaching positions.
2Important Dates 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| DSSSB Teaching Posts Notification (2021 Advt No. 05/2021) | November 2021 |
| DSSSB 2021 TGT Written Examination (Various Subjects) | September 2022 – January 2023 |
| DSSSB 2021 PGT Written Examination (Various Subjects) | October 2023 – March 2024 |
| DSSSB 2021 PRT/TGT/PGT Final Results (ongoing) | Rolling through 2024–2025 |
| DSSSB 2024 Advt. 03/2024 – Various posts (incl. Teaching) | Released 2024 |
| DSSSB 2024 Online Application Window | Refer dsssb.delhi.gov.in |
| 🆕 DSSSB 2026 Teaching Posts Notification | To Be Notified (TBN) |
| DSSSB 2026 – Online Application Window | TBN |
| DSSSB 2026 – Tier-I CBT (Screening Test) | TBN (typically 3–5 months after notification) |
| DSSSB 2026 – Tier-II CBT (Subject-Specific Test, TGT/PGT) | TBN |
| DSSSB 2026 – Final Result & Document Verification | TBN |
⚠️ All 2026 dates are To Be Notified (TBN). Always confirm from dsssb.delhi.gov.in.
3Eligibility Criteria
PRT (Primary Teacher)
18–32 yearsTGT (Trained Graduate Teacher)
18–32 yearsPGT (Post Graduate Teacher)
18–36 yearsAge Relaxation
📌 Nationality: Indian citizens only. Domicile requirement may apply for some posts — verify from the official notification.
4Vacancy History
| Cycle | PRT | TGT | PGT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DSSSB 2019-20 (Advt 01/2019) | 4,366 | 4,231 | 1,217 | ~9,814 |
| DSSSB 2021 (Advt 05/2021) | 3,248 | 3,556 | 1,412 | ~8,216 |
| DSSSB 2024 (Advt 03/2024) | TBN | TBN | TBN | TBN (various posts) |
| DSSSB 2026 (upcoming) | TBN | TBN | TBN | TBN |
Figures are approximate based on official notifications. DSSSB recruits irregularly — major cycles come every 2–3 years.
5Exam Pattern (Tier-I & Tier-II)
🏫 PRT (Primary Teacher) – One Tier (200 Marks)
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 20 | 20 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 20 | 20 |
| Arithmetic & Numerical Ability | 20 | 20 |
| Hindi Language & Comprehension | 20 | 20 |
| English Language & Comprehension | 20 | 20 |
| Primary Education Content & Pedagogy | 100 | 100 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
📗 TGT (Trained Graduate Teacher) – Two Tier
| Section | Qs / Marks |
|---|---|
| General Awareness | 20/20 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 20/20 |
| Arithmetic & Numerical Ability | 20/20 |
| Hindi Language & Comprehension | 20/20 |
| English Language & Comprehension | 20/20 |
| Section | Qs / Marks |
|---|---|
| Subject Knowledge (Class 6–10 level + B.Sc./B.A. level) | 140/140 |
| Subject Pedagogy & Teaching Methodology | 60/60 |
📘 PGT (Post Graduate Teacher) – Two Tier
| Section | Qs / Marks |
|---|---|
| General Awareness | 20/20 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 20/20 |
| Arithmetic & Numerical Ability | 20/20 |
| Hindi Language & Comprehension | 20/20 |
| English Language & Comprehension | 20/20 |
| Section | Qs / Marks |
|---|---|
| Subject Knowledge (Graduation/Post-Graduation level) | 160/160 |
| Subject Pedagogy & Teaching Methodology | 40/40 |
6Detailed Syllabus
🌐 General Awareness (All Posts – 20 Qs)
- Indian History – Ancient, Medieval, Modern (with special focus on Delhi history)
- Indian & World Geography – Physical, Political, Economic
- Indian Polity & Constitution – Articles, Amendments, DPSP, Fundamental Rights
- Indian Economy – Budget, Five Year Plans, Government Schemes, GST basics
- Science & Technology – General science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology basics)
- Current Affairs – National & International (last 6–12 months)
- Environment & Ecology – National Parks, Wildlife, Climate Agreements
- Awards, Sports, Important Days, Books & Authors, Summits
- Delhi-specific GK – Government of NCT of Delhi, Delhi geography, heritage sites
🧩 General Intelligence & Reasoning (All Posts – 20 Qs)
- Analogies – Verbal & Non-Verbal
- Series Completion – Number, Letter, Figure
- Classification, Odd One Out
- Coding-Decoding (old and new pattern)
- Blood Relations, Direction & Distance
- Syllogisms, Logical Venn Diagrams
- Mathematical Operations, Order & Ranking
- Sitting Arrangement (linear & circular)
- Non-Verbal Reasoning – Mirror/Water Image, Paper Folding, Figure Matrix
🔢 Arithmetic & Numerical Ability (All Posts – 20 Qs)
- Number System – LCM, HCF, fractions, decimals, BODMAS
- Percentage, Profit & Loss, Discount
- Simple Interest, Compound Interest, Partnership
- Ratio & Proportion, Average, Mixture & Alligation
- Time & Work, Pipe & Cistern
- Speed, Distance & Time, Trains, Boats & Streams
- Mensuration – Area, Volume of 2D & 3D shapes
- Data Interpretation – Tables, Bar, Pie, Line charts
- Simplification & Approximation
📖 Hindi & English Language (All Posts – 20+20 Qs)
- Hindi – व्याकरण (Vyakaran): संधि, समास, उपसर्ग, प्रत्यय, कारक
- Hindi – पर्यायवाची, विलोम, मुहावरे, लोकोक्तियाँ, अनेकार्थी शब्द
- Hindi – अपठित गद्यांश, वाक्य शुद्धि, रिक्त स्थान पूर्ति
- English – Reading Comprehension (unseen passage)
- English – Grammar: Tenses, Active/Passive Voice, Reported Speech, Prepositions
- English – Vocabulary: Synonyms, Antonyms, One-word substitution
- English – Error Detection & Sentence Correction
- English – Fill in the Blanks (Grammar + Vocabulary)
🎓 Pedagogy & Subject Content – PRT (100 Qs Tier-I only)
- Child Development & Psychology (Class 1–5 age group: 6–11 years)
- Theories of Learning: Piaget, Vygotsky, Kohlberg, Bruner
- Inclusive Education – NEP 2020, RTE Act 2009, NCF 2005
- Assessment & Evaluation: Formative, Summative, CCE
- Primary Mathematics: Number system, Operations, Shapes, Measurement, Data handling
- Environmental Studies (EVS): My Family, Food, Shelter, Water, Animals, Plants, Travel
- Language Development in primary children
- Teaching-Learning Materials (TLMs) for primary classes
- Activity-based learning, Project method, Story-telling techniques
📚 Pedagogy & Subject Content – TGT (200 Qs Tier-II)
- Pedagogy: Adolescent psychology (11–14 yrs), learning theories, Bloom's Taxonomy
- Classroom management, discipline, motivation techniques
- Subject Content (Graduation level): varies by specialisation chosen
- TGT Maths: Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Statistics, Coordinate Geometry
- TGT Science: Physics (Motion, Electricity, Light), Chemistry (Acids/Bases, Carbon), Biology (Cell, Life Processes)
- TGT English: Literature comprehension, Grammar, Writing, Language skills (BA level)
- TGT Hindi: साहित्य, गद्य-पद्य, व्याकरण (B.A. level)
- TGT Social Science: History (Medieval to Modern), Political Science, Economics, Geography
- Assessment, curriculum design, and lesson planning at upper primary level
🏫 Pedagogy & Subject Content – PGT (200 Qs Tier-II)
- Pedagogy: Senior Secondary-level teaching strategies, constructivist approach
- NEP 2020 – Four-stage schooling structure, FLN, vocationalisation
- Subject Content (Post-Graduation level): varies by specialisation
- PGT Physics: Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Electromagnetism, Optics, Modern Physics
- PGT Chemistry: Organic, Inorganic, Physical Chemistry (M.Sc. level)
- PGT Maths: Calculus, Algebra, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, Statistics
- PGT History: Ancient, Medieval, Modern India; World History (M.A. level)
- PGT Political Science: Indian Polity, Comparative Politics, IR, Political Theory
- Curriculum planning, formative & summative assessment, exam paper design
7Salary & Benefits (7th Pay Commission)
| Post | Basic Pay | Gross (Delhi) |
|---|---|---|
| PRT (Primary Teacher) | ₹35,400/month | ~₹67,000–₹72,000/month |
| TGT (Trained Graduate Teacher) | ₹44,900/month | ~₹83,000–₹88,000/month |
| PGT (Post Graduate Teacher) | ₹47,600/month | ~₹88,000–₹93,000/month |
Additional Benefits
- ✅ National Pension System (NPS) – 10% employee + 14% government contribution
- ✅ Medical facilities under CGHS / Delhi Govt. health schemes
- ✅ Leave Travel Concession (LTC) – twice in 4 years
- ✅ Children Education Allowance (up to 2 children)
- ✅ Job security + regular increments + promotion path
- ✅ Government holiday list + summer/winter vacations for teaching staff
Career Progression
8How to Apply
96-Month Study Plan
Start with Indian History, Geography, and Polity using NCERT Class 6–10 books. Read one chapter daily and make concise notes. Simultaneously, solve 20 Reasoning questions daily — Analogies, Series, Coding-Decoding. Current Affairs: subscribe to a daily GK app (GK Today, Adda247) and spend 15 minutes every morning. These GK foundations take time to build — start early.
Arithmetic: Cover all Class 10-level topics systematically. Practice 30 problems daily with a timer — speed and accuracy matter equally. English: Grammar revision + 1 comprehension passage daily. Hindi: Revise Vyakaran (Sandhi, Samas, Muhavare) daily with 15-20 MCQs. Take one sectional mock per week for each language section.
This is the most critical month. Subject content (Tier-I for PRT or Tier-II for TGT/PGT) carries the highest marks. PRT candidates: Revise all Class 1–8 NCERT content, especially EVS, Maths, and Language. TGT candidates: Revise graduation-level content for your subject (standard reference books + NCERT Class 6–12). PGT candidates: Study post-graduation level content systematically from university textbooks. Make chapter-wise notes.
Pedagogy is where many candidates lose marks due to neglect. Study NCF 2005, NEP 2020 Key Points, RTE Act 2009 clauses, and child development theories (Piaget, Vygotsky, Kohlberg, Bruner). Learn about Bloom's Taxonomy, Formative/Summative Assessment, Inclusive Education, and TLMs. PRT candidates: Also revise CTET Paper 1 pedagogy notes — many questions overlap. Take 20 pedagogy MCQs daily from mock papers.
DSSSB occasionally asks Delhi-specific questions — know Delhi's geography, historical significance (Qutub Minar, Humayun's Tomb, Red Fort), government structure (Lt. Governor, CM, MLA constituencies), Delhi's economy and initiatives. Take 2 full Tier-I mock tests per week. Analyse every mock deeply — focus on wrong answers, not just scores. For TGT/PGT: Start Tier-II subject mocks simultaneously.
Take 3+ full-length Tier-I mock tests per week. Target 170+/200 in Tier-I. Revise GK through Lucent's GK + 3-month current affairs booklet. For Tier-II aspirants: Do 2 full Tier-II subject mocks per week. Final 2 weeks: Revision only — no new topics. Build stamina for a 3–4 hour exam sitting. Stay updated on DSSSB official notification at dsssb.delhi.gov.in.
10Best Books for DSSSB Preparation
| Book | Author | Subject | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| DSSSB TGT/PGT/PRT Guide (All-in-One) | Arihant Publications | All Sections | — |
| Examcart All Subjects Pedagogy Textbook (CTET, KVS, NVS, DSSSB & All TETs) | Prateek Shivalik | Pedagogy (All Posts) | Buy |
| CTET & TETs English Language & Pedagogy (Class 1–5 & 6–8) | Arihant Publications | English Language & Pedagogy | Buy |
| Lucent's General Knowledge | Lucent Publications | General Awareness | Buy |
| Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Exams | R.S. Aggarwal | Arithmetic | Buy |
| A New Approach to Reasoning | B.S. Sijwali & Indu Sijwali | Reasoning | Buy |
| Objective General English | S.P. Bakshi (Arihant) | English | Buy |
| Sampoorna Hindi Vyakaran | Dr. Hardev Bahri | Hindi | — |
| Child Development & Pedagogy | Disha Experts | Pedagogy (PRT/TGT) | — |
| NCF 2005 & NEP 2020 (Official Documents) | Ministry of Education, GOI | Pedagogy & Policy | — |
| NCERT Textbooks Class 1–12 (All Subjects) | NCERT (Free PDF at ncert.nic.in) | Subject Content | — |
| Previous Year DSSSB Papers (Last 10 Years) | Kiran Publications / Arihant | Practice & Pattern | — |
11Free Resources
12Expert Tips to Crack DSSSB
CTET is a hard prerequisite for PRT and TGT posts — no CTET = no selection, even if you score full marks in the written test. If you haven't cleared it yet, register immediately for the next CTET cycle at ctet.nic.in. CTET is held twice a year and the certificate is now valid for lifetime.
The Tier-I screening test is where most candidates are eliminated. Only 1:10 or 1:15 qualified candidates from Tier-I are called for Tier-II. You need 170+/200 in Tier-I to stay competitive. Focus on accuracy over speed — there is a negative marking of ¼ mark per wrong answer.
Subject Content is the highest-scoring section in both Tier-I (PRT: 100 marks) and Tier-II (TGT/PGT: 140–160 marks). Treat NCERT textbooks as your primary study material — 60–70% of questions are directly concept-based from Class 1–12 NCERTs. Read every chapter, not just summaries.
B.Ed holders cannot apply for PRT posts. As per the Supreme Court ruling (2023) and NCTE regulations, only D.El.Ed (2-year) or B.El.Ed (4-year integrated) holders are eligible for PRT. This is a critical eligibility rule that many candidates miss. Check the official notification carefully before applying.
DSSSB sends appointment letters in batches, months or years after the written exam. Join the DSSSB Results Tracking community on Telegram to stay updated on your post's status. The 2021 cycle results are still rolling out in 2025. Patience is essential — keep your documents (educational certificates, CTET certificate, photo ID) ready for document verification at any time.
Delhi government teachers are paid under the 7th Pay Commission with Delhi State Dearness Allowance (DA) revisions. The gross salary in Delhi is higher than many state government teaching posts because Delhi's DA and HRA structure is particularly favourable. PRT starts at ~₹67,000/month gross — a strong package for a teaching career.
DSSSB recruitment is irregular — major notifications come every 2–3 years. Don't wait for the notification to appear before starting preparation. Candidates who prepare 9–12 months before the notification are consistently in the top percentiles. Use the current gap to clear CTET, strengthen subject content, and build mock-test stamina.
Apply for both DSSSB and KVS (Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan) simultaneously when both cycles are active. Both recruit PRT, TGT, and PGT. KVS is a joint drive with NVS in 2025-26. Diversifying your central government teaching job applications significantly improves your chances of securing a posting in Delhi.