Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) has announced a total of 1180 posts for Primary Assistant Teacher posts for the Directorate of Education and the New Delhi Municipal Council departments. The online application process for DSSSB PRT Vacancy 2025 has been started on  17th September 2025 onwards at https://dsssb.delhi.gov.in/. Interested candidates can know the details regarding the DSSSB PRT Recruitment from here.

DSSSB PRT 2025 Notification Out

DSSSB Notification 2025 PDF (Advt. No. 05/2025) has been released for 1180 Assistant Teacher (Primary) posts. Candidates who have completed Graduation and a two-year Diploma in Elementary Education, CTET/Primary Education Certificate, and are not more than 30 years old have a good opportunity to apply online for DSSSB PRT Vacancy 2025.

DSSSB PRT 2025 Official Notification PDF- Click to Download

DSSSB PRT Recruitment 2025- Overview

The candidates applying for the DSSSB PRT Recruitment 2025 must undergo a selection process that includes a computer-based examination comprising 100 Multiple-Choice questions. The candidates selected for the Primary Assistant Teacher posts will be paid a salary in the Pay Scale of Rs. 35400/- to Rs. 112400/- (Pay Level 6). 

DSSSB PRT Vacancy 2025 Summary
OrganizationDelhi Subordinate Services Selection Board, DSSSB
DepartmentDirectorate of Education, New Delhi Municipal Council
Exam NameCombined Examination 2025 for the posts of Assistant Teacher (Primary)
Advt No.05/2025
PostAssistant Teacher (Primary)
Vacancy1180
Mode of ApplicationOnline
Registration Dates17th September to 16th October 2025
Educational QualificationGraduation and a two-year Diploma in Elementary Education, CTET/Primary Education Certificate
Age LimitNot more than 30 years
Selection ProcessComputer-Based Examination
Official Websitehttps://dsssb.delhi.gov.in/

Q. Are PRT and Assistant Teacher same?
Ans- Yes, DSSSB has announced Assistant Teacher posts for primary level, so it is similar to PRT post. 

DSSSB PRT Recruitment 2025 Important Dates

The DSSSB PRT Notification 2025 has been released by the Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board. The online application process has begun from 17th September 2025, and the last date to submit the application form is 16th October 2025. 

EventsDates
Notification Release Date10th September 2025
Apply online starts17th September 2025
Last date to apply online16th October 2025 (11:59 pm)
Last date to pay fee16th October 2025 (11:59 pm)

DSSSB PRT Vacancy 2025

Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) aims to fill a total of 1180 vacancies for Assistant Teacher (Primary) posts for 2 departments. Out of the total vacancies, a total of 1055 vacancies will be recruited for the Directorate of Education department, and 125 for the New Delhi Municipal Council department.

CategoryDirectorate of 
Education Department
New Delhi 
Municipal Council
UR43468
OBC27828
SC15313
ST6207
EWS12809
Total1055125

Q. What is the role of a PRT Teacher?
Ans- A PRT (Primary Teacher) is responsible for teaching foundational skills and knowledge to primary school students (typically grades 1-5). 

Q. Who is eligible to apply for DSSSB PRT Vacancy 2025?
Ans- Candidates who have completed Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 4-years Bachelor of elementary education (B.El.Ed). OR 2-years Diploma in Education (special education) from a recognized Board.

Eligibility Criteria for DSSSB PRT 2025 Exam

Before applying for the DSSSB Primary Teacher Recruitment 2025, candidates should carefully review the DSSSB PRT Eligibility Criteria 2025 in terms of educational qualification and age limit.

Age Limit (as on 16/10/2025)

Candidates' upper age limit not exceeding 30 years to be eligible to apply online for DSSSB Primary Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2025. The upper age relaxation for the reserved category will be given as per government rules.

DSSSB PRT

Educational Qualification

DSSSB PRT educational qualification is different for both the Directorate of Education and the New Delhi Municipal Council. The minimum education qualification required is tabulated below.

Department NameEducational Qualification
Directorate of EducationSenior 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 Council12th 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 2025 Application Form

The online application portal for accepting the application forms for DSSSB PRT Recruitment 2025 has been opened on 17th September 2025 at the official website of https://dsssb.delhi.gov.in/. The application form will be accepted only through online mode, and no other modes of application shall be accepted. The last date to submit applications is 16th October 2025. 

Click to Apply for DSSSB PRT Vacancy 2025 [Link Active]

DSSSB PRT Recruitment 2025 Application Fee

The candidates who belong to the General category have to pay an application fee of Rs. 100 before submitting their application forms, and the Women, SC/ ST/ PwBD. & Ex-serviceman category candidates do not have to pay any application fee. 

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

Steps to Apply Online for DSSSB PRT Vacancy 2025

Candidates can apply online for DSSSB PRT (Assistant Teacher) Recruitment 2025 from the official website of DSSSB by following the step-by-step process shared here.

  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 2025”- “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 2025 for future reference.

DSSSB PRT 2025 Selection Process

The selection process for the DSSSB Assistant Teacher exam comprises a single stage of selection process i.e., a computer-based written exam. The final merit list of candidates will be prepared based on the total marks obtained by candidates in the CBT exam.

  • Computer-Based Examination
  • Document Verification (DV)

DSSSB PRT 2025 Exam Pattern

Candidates interested in DSSSB PRT Recruitment 2025 should go through the DSSSB PRT Exam Pattern 2025 to know details about the type of questions, total number of questions, topics asked in the exam, and other details.

  • 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.
SectionsSubjectsNo. of QuestionsMarksDuration
Section AGeneral Awareness20202 Hours/ 120 minutes
General Intelligence & Reasoning ability2020
Arithmetical & Numerical Ability2020
English Language & Comprehension2020
Hindi Language & Comprehension2020
Section BQuestions based on teaching-related topics as per 
NCTE curriculum, including teaching methodology.
100100
Total200200

Minimum Qualifying Marks

As mentioned in the notification PDF, the category-wise Minimum Qualifying Marks for DSSSB Primary Assistant Teacher Recruitment are as follows:

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

DSSSB PRT 2025 Syllabus

Before beginning with the preparation for DSSSB Primary Teacher exam, candidates must be aware of the detailed syllabus. The syllabus for both sections A and B can be checked by clicking the link shared below. 

DSSSB PRT Syllabus and Exam Pattern- Click to Check

DSSSB PRT Previous Year Question Papers

DSSSB Primary Teacher PRT Salary 2025

As per DSSSB PRT Notification 2025 pdf, the appointed candidates for Primary Assistant Teacher posts will be paid a salary in Pay Scale Rs. 35400/- to Rs. 112400/- (Pay Level 6). Check the detailed DSSSB PRT Salary structure 2025 from here.

DSSSB PRT Salary Structure- Click to Check

DSSSB PRT 2025 Cut Off

The cut-off marks for DSSSB PRT Exam 2025 will be released after the completion of the exam. DSSSB PRT Cut Off will be released category-wise along with the result. Below we have shared the cut off marks for the exam held in 2018. 

CategoryCut Off 2018 (Out of 200)
UR121.91
OBC116.14
SC105.95
ST90.13
PH(VH)105.31
PH (OH)104.05
FAQs

Yes, DSSSB PRT Notification 2025 PDF has been released on 10th September 2025 at www.dsssb.delhi.gov.in.

The selection of the candidates will be done through Computer Based Examination and Document Verification.

The starting basic salary for a DSSSB PRT (Primary Teacher) in Delhi is Rs. 35,400 per month as per Pay Level 6 under 7th Pay Commission.

DSSSB PRT Exam consists of 2 sections with 200 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for 200 marks.

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