The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Commission (DSSSB) has officially announced the recruitment drive for 5,346 Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) and Drawing Teacher positions. Candidates preparing for this competitive examination must align their study strategy with the official syllabus and exam structure to secure their place in the final merit list.
DSSSB TGT Recruitment Overview 2026
The selection process is conducted via a single-stage Computer-Based Test (CBT). Candidates should keep an eye on the official https://dsssb.delhi.gov.in/ for updates. For those tracking the DSSSB TGT Exam Date 2026, mark your calendars for 2nd, 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th, and 22nd March 2026.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Commission |
| Posts | Trained Graduate Teachers (TGT) and Drawing Teachers |
| Vacancies | 5346 |
| Exam Date | 2nd, 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th, and 22nd March 2026 |
| Mode of Exam | Computer-Based Test |
| Total Questions | 200 |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 mark |
DSSSB TGT Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
The exam is designed to test candidates across six distinct sections. Each correct answer carries 1 mark, while incorrect responses incur a penalty of 0.25 marks.
| Subjects | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 20 | 20 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning ability | 20 | 20 |
| Arithmetic & Numerical Ability | 20 | 20 |
| Hindi Language & Comprehension | 20 | 20 |
| English Language & Comprehension | 20 | 20 |
| Concerned Teaching Subject | 100 | 100 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
Detailed Subject Syllabus
General Awareness & Reasoning
- Current Affairs (National/International), History, Economy, Constitution, Geography.
- Science, Art & Culture, Awards, Books & Authors.
- Logical Reasoning: Coding-Decoding, Analogies, Series, Verbal/Non-Verbal Reasoning.
Languages (Hindi & English)
- Hindi: संज्ञा, सर्वनाम, विशेषण, क्रिया, सन्धि, मुहावरे, अलंकार, वाक्य निर्माण।
- English: Grammar, Vocabulary, Tenses, Voice, Error Correction, Comprehension.
Subject-Specific Resources
Candidates should supplement their preparation with these official subject guides:
- DSSSB TGT Maths Syllabus PDF
- DSSSB TGT Special Education Teacher Syllabus PDF
- DSSSB TGT Urdu Syllabus PDF
- DSSSB TGT Punjabi Syllabus PDF
- DSSSB TGT Social Education Teacher Syllabus PDF
- DSSSB TGT Music Teacher Syllabus PDF
- DSSSB Domestic Science Syllabus PDF
For those specializing in technology, check the DSSSB TGT Computer Science Syllabus.
Qualifying Standards
To be considered for the merit list, you must meet the following minimum thresholds:
- General/EWS: 40%
- OBC (Delhi): 35%
- SC/ST/PH (PwBD): 30%
- Ex-Servicemen: 5% relaxation on category minimum, but no less than 30%.
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