DSSSB Assistant Teacher 2026: Notification, Vacancies & Eligibility Guide

DSSSB Assistant Teacher 2026: Notification, Vacancies, Eligibility & Apply Online

The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) is expected to announce the recruitment for Assistant Teacher (Primary and Nursery) posts for the 2026 session. This page provides expected details based on previous recruitment cycles to help aspirants prepare.

Official Notification & Source

Status: Not announced yet (Expected in early 2026)
Official Website: dsssb.delhi.gov.in

Vacancies (Expected)

The total number of vacancies for Assistant Teacher (Nursery/Primary) for 2026 is expected to be between 1,500 to 4,000+ across various Delhi government schools. (Source: Based on previous DSSSB trends)

Eligibility Criteria (Expected)

  • Nationality: Must be a citizen of India.
  • Educational Qualification:
    • Assistant Teacher (Primary): 12th Pass with at least 50% marks + 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) + CTET Paper 1 Qualified.
    • Assistant Teacher (Nursery): 12th Pass with at least 45% marks + Diploma/Certificate in Nursery Teacher Education (at least 2 years) or B.Ed (Nursery).

Age Limit (Expected)

  • Maximum Age: 30 years (for General category).
  • Age Relaxation: SC/ST (5 years), OBC (3 years), PwD (10 years), and special relaxations for female candidates as per Delhi Govt rules.

Important Dates (Tentative)

Event Expected Date
Official Notification Release January – March 2026
Online Application Window To be updated
Exam Date Mid-2026

Selection Process

The selection is based on a One Tier (Teaching) examination (CBT) followed by Document Verification. There is no interview. (Source: DSSSB Examination Scheme)

Exam Pattern (Expected)

  • Section A (100 Marks): General Awareness, Reasoning, Arithmetical Ability, Hindi Language, and English Language (20 marks each).
  • Section B (100 Marks): Subject-specific questions (Teaching Methodology/Pedagogy).
  • Total Marks: 200 | Duration: 2 Hours.
  • Negative Marking: 0.25 for each wrong answer.

Application Fees (Expected)

General/OBC/EWS: ₹100
Women/SC/ST/PwD/Ex-SM: Exempted (Nil).

How to Apply

  1. Register on the DSSSB OARS portal at dsssbonline.nic.in.
  2. Log in and fill out the application form for Assistant Teacher 2026.
  3. Upload required documents and pay the fee (if applicable).
  4. Submit and print the application for future reference.

FAQs

Q1: Is CTET mandatory for Assistant Teacher (Primary)?
A: Yes, qualifying CTET Paper 1 is mandatory as per recruitment rules.

Q2: Can final year students apply?
A: Usually, all educational qualifications and results must be declared before the closing date of the application.