Directorate of Education and New Delhi Municipal Council issued the advertisement for the recruitment of Postgraduate Teachers on December 30, 2024. Applicants who have been awaiting this announcement can refer to the following for important dates, eligibility criteria, and other details.
DSSSB PGT Recruitment 2025
The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board has published the advertisement for the recruitment of PGTs. The application form will be open from January 16 to February 14, 2025, on https://dsssbonline.nic.in/. Candidates satisfying the eligibility criteria should provide their details, upload documents with photographs and signatures, and pay the application fee.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Country | India |
| State/UT | Delhi |
| Post Name | Postgraduate Teacher (PGT) |
| Department | Directorate of Education and New Delhi Municipal Council |
| Number of Vacancies | 432 (UR: 231, OBC: 105, SC: 37, ST: 18, EWS: 41) |
| Eligibility Criteria | Master’s Degree with 50% aggregate + B.Ed. (or equivalent); Age limit: 21–30 years |
| Application Fee | Male (UR/OBC/EWS): ₹100; Female & SC/ST/PwBD/ExSM: Nil |
| Selection Process | Written Exam (CBT: 300 Marks) and Document Verification |
| Important Dates | Advertisement: December 30, 2024; Applications: January 16 to February 14, 2025 |
| Important Links | Notification PDF, Application Form (Soon) |
| Official Website | https://dsssbonline.nic.in/ |
DSSSB PGT Vacancy 2025
The total number of vacancies that will be recruited for PGTs by the Directorate of Education and New Delhi Municipal Council have been published in the advertisement. The total number of available positions is 432, out of which 231 are UR, 105 OBC, 37 SC, 18 ST, and 41 EWS. The subject-wise distribution is as follows:.
| Subject | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindi | 70 | 21 | 91 |
| Mathematics | 21 | 10 | 31 |
| Physics | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Chemistry | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| Biology | 1 | 12 | 13 |
| Economics | 60 | 22 | 82 |
| Commerce | 32 | 5 | 37 |
| History | 50 | 11 | 61 |
| Geography | 21 | 1 | 22 |
| Political Science | 59 | 19 | 78 |
| Sociology | 5 | 0 | 5 |
DSSSB PGT Eligibility Criteria 2025
The following lists the educational requirements and age restriction for the postgraduate teacher recruitment process run by the New Delhi Municipal Council and the Directorate of Education.
Educational Qualification:
A candidate must have a Master’s Degree in one of the following subjects—Hindi, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Economics, Commerce, History, Geography, Political Science, or Sociology—with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks from a university recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC).
Additionally, the candidate must have completed one of the following teacher education programs from an institution recognized by the NCTE:
- Two-year Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.)
- Three-year Bachelor of Education cum Master of Education (B.Ed. + M.Ed.)
- Four-year Bachelor of Arts cum Bachelor of Education (BA + B.Ed.)
- Four-year Bachelor of Science cum Bachelor of Education (BSc + B.Ed.)
Age Limit:
- The candidate’s age must be between 21 and 30 years.
- Age relaxation is available as per government rules:
- OBC-NCL: 3 years
- SC/ST: 5 years
- PwBD:
- UR: 10 years
- OBC-NCL: 13 years
- SC/ST: 15 years
DSSSB PGT Application Fee 2025
Candidates can make a payment through debit card, credit card, net banking, or any other convenient payment gateway for the PGT recruitment under the Directorate of Education and New Delhi Municipal Council. For details, refer to the following points.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| UR/OBC/EWS | ₹100/- |
| SC/ST/PwBD/ExSM | Nil |
| Female | |
| UR/OBC/EWS | Nil |
| SC/ST/PwBD/ExSM | Nil |
Ensure that you pay the required application fee by February 14, 2025. Without the fee, your application form will not be accepted by DSSSB.
DSSSB PGT Selection Process 2025
There are two stages for the selection process of PGT recruitment under the Directorate of Education and New Delhi Municipal Council. The two stages are Written Exam and Document Verification. Details regarding each stage can be found below.
Written Exam:
The first stage of the selection process is expected to be held in the second quarter of 2025. Below are the exam details:
- Mode: CBT (Computer-Based Test)
- Duration: 3 hours
- Total Questions: 300
- Maximum Marks: 300
- Question Type: Objective
- Marking Scheme:
- +1 for each correct answer
- -0.25 for each wrong answer
Sections:
- Section-I: General Awareness, Mental Ability, Languages (English & Hindi), Numerical Aptitude, Data Interpretation (100 Marks)
- Section-II: Subject-Specific and Teaching Methodology (200 Marks)
Medium: Bilingual (Hindi & English, except for language-specific sections)
Document Verification:
- Candidates who pass the CBT will be called for Document Verification (DV). The second stage is expected to take place four to six weeks after the CBT results are announced.
FAQs
- What is the application deadline?
- The application deadline is February 14, 2025.
- What is the mode of the exam?
- The exam will be conducted in CBT (Computer-Based Test) mode.
- How many marks are the exam questions worth?
- The exam will have a total of 300 marks.
- Is there any negative marking?
- Yes, there is a negative marking of -0.25 for each wrong answer.
- What is the age limit for applicants?
- The age must be between 21 and 30 years, with age relaxation as per government rules.
- What documents are required for application?
- You need to upload your educational documents, photograph, signature, and other required certificates.
- Is the exam bilingual?
- Yes, the exam is bilingual (Hindi & English), except for language-specific sections.
- When will the Document Verification (DV) take place?
- DV is expected to be held 4-6 weeks after the CBT results.