DSSSB PGT Exam Date 2026 Announced: Exam Scheduled from 12th April

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The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) is set to fill 432 vacancies for Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) positions across various Govt. of NCT of Delhi departments, autonomous, and local bodies. The DSSSB PGT Computer-Based Examination 2026 is officially scheduled for 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th, and 17th April 2026. Registered candidates are encouraged to accelerate their exam preparation to secure a competitive edge.

DSSSB PGT Notification 2026

The official DSSSB PGT Notification 2026 (Advt No. F.1 (384)/P&P/ DSSSB /2024/Advt./7352) for postcodes 824/24 to 834/24 is now live at https://dsssb.delhi.gov.in/. Aspirants should review the complete notification to verify their eligibility criteria and understand the recruitment process in detail.

Download DSSSB PGT Official Notification 2025-26 PDF

DSSSB PGT Recruitment 2026- Highlights

Candidates holding a Master’s Degree have a premier opportunity to launch their teaching careers with the Govt. of NCT of Delhi. Selection for these prestigious PGT roles is conducted through a rigorous computer-based examination. Review the following details to understand the recruitment roadmap.

DSSSB PGT Recruitment 2026- Highlights
Recruitment BoardDelhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB)
Post NamePost Graduate Teacher (PGT) 
Post Code 824/24 to 834/24
Vacancies 432 
FrequencyAnnually
DSSSB PGT Exam Date 202612th to 17th April 2026
Selection ProcessCBT and Document Verification Process
Exam modeComputer-Based Examination (CBT)
Exam duration3 hours
SalaryRs. 47,600 to Rs. 1,51,100/- (Pay Level – 8)
Official websitehttps://dsssb.delhi.gov.in/

DSSSB PGT Exam Date 2026 Out

According to the DSSSB Exam Calendar 2026, the DSSSB PGT exam for the Directorate of Education is confirmed for 12th to 17th April 2026. Exams will be conducted in two daily shifts: 9 am to 12 pm and 2 pm to 5 pm. Further logistics, including venue and exam-day guidelines, will be communicated via the official admit card.

Post NamePost CodeExam DateExam Timing
PGT (Maths)825/2412th April 20269 am to 12 noon
PGT (Maths)825/242 pm to 5 pm
PGT Sanskrit (Male)07/25 2 pm to 5 pm
PGT (Maths)825/2413th April 20269 am to 12 noon
PGT Agriculture (Male)10/25
PGT (Biology)828/242 pm to 5 pm
PGT (Biology)828/2414th April 20269 am to 12 noon
PGT (Biology)828/242 pm to 5 pm
PGT English (Female)06/2515th April 20269 am to 12 noon
PGT English (Female)06/252 pm to 5 pm
PGT Horticulture (Male)09/25
PGT English (Male)05/2516th April 20269 am to 12 noon
PGT Sanskrit (Male)827/242 pm to 5 pm
PGT (Chemistry)827/2417th April 20269 am to 12 noon
PGT Engineering Graphics (Male)03/25
PGT Engineering Graphics (Female)04/25
PGT Chemistry827/242 pm to 5 pm

DSSSB PGT Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

The online application window for DSSSB Recruitment has closed. The computer-based PGT examination is scheduled to take place from 12th to 17th April 2026.

EventsDates
DSSSB Online Form Starts16th January 2025
Last Date to Apply Online14th February 2025 (11:59 pm)
Last Date to pay fees14th February 2025
Admit Card Release DateApril 2026
DSSSB PGT Exam Date 202612th to 17th April 2026

DSSSB PGT Vacancy 2026

The DSSSB PGT Recruitment 2026 covers 432 vacancies across subjects such as Hindi, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Geography, and Political Science. Candidates should refer to the official vacancy distribution table to understand the breakdown of posts available.

DSSSB PGT Vacancy 2026
Post CodePostUROBCSCSTEWSVacancy
824/24PGT (Hindi) – Male51462770
PGT (Hindi) – Female7245321
PGT (Hindi) No Requisition Received Till Date
825/24PGT (Maths) – Male107200221
PGT (Maths) – Female14140010
PGT (Maths)--
826/24PGT (Physics) – Male120000003
PGT (Physics) – Female110000002
PGT (Physics)--
827/24PGT (Chemistry) – Male130000004
PGT (Chemistry) – Female200100003
PGT (Chemistry)--
828/24PGT (Biology) – Male0010000001
PGT (Biology) – Female462000012
PGT (Biology)--
829/24PGT (Economics) – Male3121200660
PGT (Economics) – Female7130020022
PGT (Economics)--
830/24PGT (Commerce) – Male1414100332
PGT (Commerce) – Female21000025
PGT (Commerce)--
831/24PGT (History) – Male281062450
PGT (History) – Female2411311
PGT (History)--
832/24PGT (Geography) – Male14122221
PGT (Geography) – Female1000000001
PGT (Geography)--
833/24PGT (Pol Science) – Male417600559
PGT (Pol Science) – Female113300219
PGT (Pol Science)--
834/24PGT (Sociology) – Male21000025
PGT (Sociology) – Female--
PGT (Sociology)--
Total231105371841432

How to Apply for DSSSB PGT Teacher Recruitment 2026?

Follow the standardized steps outlined below to manage your DSSSB PGT application status and prepare for upcoming phases.

Step 1: Registration on the OARS portal

  1. Go to the official website of the Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) at i.e. delhi.gov.in or the link provided below on this page.
  2. On the homepage "Click for New Registration"
  3. Candidates have to complete the Online Registration Form through the DSSSB OARS portal by providing their basic details like their date of birth, Class 10 details, name, mobile number, and email ID and they will also have to choose a password.
  4. Candidates will receive a One Time Password on their registered Mobile No and Email ID.
  5. Carefully verify these details and click on ‘Proceed’.

Step 2: Submission of DSSSB PGT Application Form

  1. Students must log in using their DOB, Class 10 hall ticket number and password to fill the application form.
  2. They will have to enter their personal, communication, educational and work experience details.
  3. Next, candidates need to upload the required scanned documents like their photograph and signature as prescribed in jpeg/jpg format. The size of the documents should be less than 15 kb and should not exceed 60 kb.
  4. After filling all the necessary fields carefully, applicants can see the preview of their application form. They should go through all the details and click on ‘Final Submission’

Step 3: Online Fee Payment

  1. The next step is to pay the application fee.
  2. Fees can be rendered through online mode.
  3. Applicants can check the status of their payment by logging into their user accounts clicking on the ‘Payment’ tab.
  4. Print out the copy of the e-receipt of the transaction as proof of payment.
  5. After completing all the steps, take 2 printouts of the confirmation page of the application form for reference.

DSSSB PGT Recruitment 2026 Application Fees

Application fees must be processed exclusively through the SBI e-pay gateway. Offline payments or other methods are not accepted. Female applicants, as well as SC, ST, PwBD, and Ex-serviceman candidates, are exempt from the application fee.

Category DetailsApplication Fees
SC/ST/PWD/EXSM/Women
Candidates
Exempted
General and other
Candidates
Rs. 100

DSSSB PGT Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Key eligibility criteria, including mandatory educational qualifications and age limitations, are summarized below:

Educational Qualification

  • The candidate must have passed a Master’s Degree in the subject concerned from any recognized University. The candidate should hold a Degree / Diploma in training /Education.
  • Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) from a recognized University; OR B.A.B.Ed./B.Sc.B.Ed. (OR) 3 years integrated B.Ed.- M.Ed. from any NCTE-recognized institution.

Age Limit

To be eligible for the DSSSB PGT Recruitment 2026, candidates must be 36 years of age or younger.

Age relaxation guidelines for reserved categories are as follows:

CategoryAge relaxation criteria
SC/ ST5 years
OBC3 years
PwBD + UR/EWS10 years
PwBD + SC/ST15 years
PwBD + OBC13 years

DSSSB PGT Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

  1. The selection for DSSSB PGT Recruitment shall be made through One Tier and Two Tier examination schemes and Skill Test wherever applicable.
  2. Negative Marking will be applicable and a deduction of 0.25 marks will be made for each wrong MCQ answer.
  3. The Examination questions will be bilingual (Hindi & English) except for the Language papers which would be in the language concerned only.
  4. There is no provision of re-evaluation/re-checking of Answer Sheets/Answer Scripts in respect of the examinations conducted by DSSSB.
  5. In Two Tier examinations, the Tier I exam is to be used for shortlisting only. Selection will be made on the basis of marks obtains in the Tier II Examination.

DSSSB PGT Exam Pattern 2026

The comprehensive examination pattern for the DSSSB PGT selection process is outlined here:

SubjectsNo. of questionsNo. of MarksTime Duration
1. Mental ability and reasoning ability
2. General Awareness
3. English Language & Comprehension
4. Hindi Language & comprehension
5. Numerical Aptitude & Data interpretation.
100(20 marks each)
100 marks
3 hours
MCQs pertaining to Post-Graduation qualification
and teaching methodology required for the post.
200200
Total300300

DSSSB PGT 2026: Minimum Qualifying Percentage

Candidates must achieve the minimum qualifying percentage in the DSSSB PGT exam to progress to the next stage. Review the category-wise qualifying thresholds.

  • General/EWS - 40%
  • OBC (Delhi) - 35%
  • SC/ST/PH (PwBD) - 30%
  • Ex-servicemen - 30%.

DSSSB PGT Syllabus 2026

The recruitment process features a two-tier examination structure. Each tier includes two sections: Section A (General Aptitude) and Section B (Subject-Specific Expertise). The syllabus breakdown is as follows:

DSSB PGT Syllabus Tier 1

Section A
General Awareness
  1. History
  2. Constitution
  3. Environment and related topics
  4. Polity
  5. Sports
  6. Arts and Culture
  7. Geography
  8. Economics
  9. Everyday science
  10. National/International organizations
Mental Ability and Logical reasoning
  1. Analogy
  2. Similarity
  3. Differences
  4. Problem-solving
  5. Decision making
  6. Visual memory
  7. Arithmetical reasoning
  8. Verbal and figure classification
  9. Relationships
Arithmetic and Numerical Ability
  1. Simplifications
  2. Decimals
  3. Data interpretation
  4. Fractions
  5. H.C.F & LCM
  6. Percentage
  7. Averages
  8. Mensuration
  9. Time & Work
  10. Simple and compound interest
  11. Profit and loss
  12. Tables and graphs
  13. Discount
Hindi and English language
  1. Vocabulary
  2. Grammar
  3. Sentence structure
  4. Synonyms
  5. Antonyms

View DSSSB PGT Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026

DSSSB PGT Salary Structure

Selected PGT teachers receive a competitive salary package along with various government allowances and employee benefits. The detailed salary structure is provided below:

PostPay Scale (Rs.)Pay Level
PGTRs. 47,600 – 1,51,100/-Pay Level- 8

Additional perks and benefits provided to shortlisted DSSSB PGT candidates include:

  1. Residential quarters or HRA
  2. Dearness Allowance (DA)
  3. Transport Allowance (TA)
  4. Medical allowances
  5. Maternity leave for women

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