DSSSB PRT Exam Date 2026: Official Schedule & Exam Calendar Released

The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) has officially announced the exam dates for Primary Assistant Teacher positions under the Directorate of Education and the New Delhi Municipal Council. The DSSSB PRT 2026 examination for Post Code 802/25 is scheduled for 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 24th February, and 3rd, 10th, 26th, and 31st March 2026. Stay updated on all recruitment details right here.

DSSSB PRT 2026 Notification 

The official DSSSB Notification 2026 PDF (Advt. No. 05/2025) covers 1180 vacancies for the Assistant Teacher (Primary) role. Candidates holding a Graduation degree and a two-year Diploma in Elementary Education, along with a valid CTET/Primary Education Certificate, and who are aged 30 or below, are eligible to apply for this career opportunity.

Download the Official DSSSB PRT 2026 Notification PDF Here

DSSSB PRT Recruitment 2026- Overview

Candidates applying for the DSSSB PRT Recruitment 2026 will face a selection process consisting of a computer-based examination with 100 Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs). Selected Primary Assistant Teachers will receive a competitive salary package under Pay Level 6, ranging from Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400. 

DSSSB PRT Vacancy 2026 Summary
Organization	Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board, DSSSB
Department	Directorate of Education, New Delhi Municipal Council
Exam Name	Combined Examination 2025 for the posts of Assistant Teacher (Primary)
Advt No.	05/2025
Post	Assistant Teacher (Primary)
Vacancy	1180
Mode of Application	Online
DSSSB PRT Exam Date 2026	16th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 24th February, 3rd, 10th, 26th, and 31st March 2026
Educational Qualification	Graduation and a two-year Diploma in Elementary Education, CTET/Primary Education Certificate
Age Limit	Not more than 30 years
Selection Process	Computer-Based Examination
Official Website	https://dsssb.delhi.gov.in/

Q. Are PRT and Assistant Teacher the same?
Ans- Yes, the DSSSB Assistant Teacher posts are for the primary level, making them identical to the PRT designation. 

DSSSB PRT Exam Date 2026 Out

According to the DSSSB Exam Calendar released on 26th December 2025 via official website, the DSSSB Assistant Teacher (Primary) exams are scheduled for 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 24th February, and 3rd, 10th, 26th, and 31st March 2026. The tests will be conducted in three daily shifts: 9 am–11 am, 1 pm–3 pm, and 5 pm–7 pm. 

DSSSB PRT Admit Card 2026 - Click Here to Download

DSSSB PRT Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

The official DSSSB PRT Recruitment 2026 notification has been released, outlining the full selection process. 

Events	Dates
Notification Release Date	10th September 2025
Apply online starts	17th September 2025
Last date to apply online	16th October 2025 (11:59 pm)
Last date to pay fee	16th October 2025 (11:59 pm)
DSSSB PRT Admit Card 2026	13th February 2026
DSSSB PRT Exam Date 2026	16th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 24th February, 3rd, 10th, 26th, and 31st March 2026

DSSSB PRT Vacancy 2026

The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) is filling 1180 vacancies for Assistant Teacher (Primary) roles. This includes 1055 posts for the Directorate of Education and 125 posts for the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC).

Category	Directorate of  Education Department	New Delhi  Municipal Council
UR	434	68
OBC	278	28
SC	153	13
ST	62	07
EWS	128	09
Total	1055	125

Q. What is the role of a PRT Teacher?
Ans- A Primary Teacher (PRT) is tasked with delivering foundational education to students in grades 1 through 5. 

Q. Who is eligible to apply for the DSSSB PRT Vacancy?
Ans- Applicants must have completed Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks, plus a 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed) OR a 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education) from a recognized institution.

Eligibility Criteria for DSSSB PRT 2026 Exam

Before applying for the 2026 Primary Teacher recruitment, ensure you meet the specific DSSSB PRT eligibility criteria regarding educational background and age limits.

Age Limit (as on 16/10/2025)

The maximum age limit for applicants is 30 years. Age relaxation for reserved categories is applicable as per current government regulations.

Educational Qualification

Educational requirements vary slightly between the Directorate of Education and the New Delhi Municipal Council; please review the detailed qualification table carefully.

Department Name	Educational Qualification
Directorate of Education	Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks and 2 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (OR) Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 45% marks and a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education in accordance with the NCTE (Recognition Norms and Procedure) regulations – 2002 (OR) Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 4 years Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.) (OR) Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and a 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education) Graduation and a two-year Diploma in Elementary Education (AND) Pass the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) (AND) Must have passed Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, or English as a subject at the Secondary level
New Delhi Municipal Council	12th pass with 50% marks (5% relaxation in case of SC / ST) from a recognised board (AND) Two-year Diploma in Primary Education / Certificate Course in ETE / JBT / DIET / B.El.Ed. (AND) Must have passed Hindi as a subject in the 10th class

DSSSB PRT Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

General category candidates must pay a non-refundable application fee of Rs. 100. Women, SC, ST, PwBD, and Ex-serviceman candidates are exempt from the application fee requirement. 

• UR- Rs. 100/-
• Women, SC/ ST/ PwBD. & Ex-serviceman- Exempted
• Mode of Payment- Online

Steps to Apply Online for DSSSB PRT Vacancy 2026

Interested candidates can submit their applications for the DSSSB PRT (Assistant Teacher) 2026 role by following the official online application portal guidelines.

1. Go to the official website of Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board, DSSSB https://dsssb.delhi.gov.in/.
2. Go to “Careers” and click on “Apply Online for Recruitment to the post- DSSSB PRT ”- “Click Here for Registration”.
3. Enter the details like name, contact details, and email address, and click on submit.
4. A provisional registration ID and Password will be sent to your email address.
5. The candidate has to log in with a Registration ID and Password and enter the complete details like Name, father’s name, Address, Date of birth, etc;
6. Candidates are required to attach all the required documents, like SSC mark sheets, category certificates for reserved candidates, PwD certificates for PwD candidates.
7. Attach the photographs and signature (not more than a 3-month-old photo is allowed).
8. Candidates have to verify all the details before clicking on “Final Submit”.
9. No changes are entertained once the candidate clicks on the “Final Submit button.
10. Validate your details by clicking on “Validate your Details”.
11. Modify the details if required and click on “Final Submit”.
12. Candidates are redirected to the payment page and pay the required amount to complete the registration process.
13. Pay the application fee and click on the final submit tab.
14. Download and take a print copy of the DSSSB PRT Application Form 2026 for future reference.

DSSSB PRT 2026 Selection Process

The selection process consists of a single-stage computer-based test (CBT). Final merit lists will be determined solely by the candidate's performance in this written examination.

• Computer-Based Examination
• Document Verification (DV)

DSSSB PRT Exam Pattern 2026

Candidates should thoroughly study the DSSSB PRT Exam Pattern 2026 to understand the question structure, marks distribution, and syllabus topics.

• The DSSSB PRT exam will be held in CBT mode, consisting of 100 MCQ-based questions.
• The time duration of the exam is 2 hours.
• There is a negative marking; 0.25 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.
• The questions were asked in Bilingual (Hindi & English), except for the language papers.

Sections	Subjects	No. of Questions	Marks	Duration
Section A	General Awareness	20	20	2 Hours/ 120 minutes
	General Intelligence & Reasoning ability	20	20
	Arithmetical & Numerical Ability	20	20
	English Language & Comprehension	20	20
	Hindi Language & Comprehension	20	20
Section B	Questions based on teaching-related topics as per  NCTE curriculum, including teaching methodology.	100	100
Total		200	200

Minimum Qualifying Marks

The official notification specifies category-wise minimum qualifying marks required to be eligible for selection as a Primary Assistant Teacher.

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

DSSSB PRT 2026 Syllabus

Prepare effectively by reviewing the detailed syllabus for sections A and B via the link provided below. 

View DSSSB PRT Syllabus and Exam Pattern Here

Access DSSSB PRT Previous Year Question Papers

DSSSB Primary Teacher PRT Salary 2026

As per the notification, Primary Assistant Teachers are entitled to a Pay Scale of Rs. 35,400–1,12,400 (Pay Level 6). Review the complete salary structure below.

Check Full DSSSB PRT Salary Structure

DSSSB PRT 2026 Cut Off

Cut-off marks for the 2026 exam will be announced following the result declaration. For your reference, we have provided historical cut-off data from the 2018 examination. 

Category	Cut Off 2018 (Out of 200)
UR	121.91
OBC	116.14
SC	105.95
ST	90.13
PH(VH)	105.31
PH (OH)	104.05