DSSSB Syllabus 2025: The upcoming DSSSB exam aims to fill vacancies for Post Graduate Teacher (PGT), Assistant Teacher (Nursery), and other posts. To succeed, candidates must familiarize themselves with the updated DSSSB syllabus and exam pattern. A thorough review of the syllabus and exam pattern is essential for last-minute revision, providing a crucial edge in preparation. Here's a detailed breakdown of the DSSSB exam pattern and syllabus for 2025.

DSSSB Syllabus 2025 

Delhi Subordinate Service Selection Board (DSSSB) has released the detailed DSSSB Syllabus 2025 for the candidates who are going to appear in the  DSSSB Recruitment 2025 Exam for PGT, Assistant Teacher (Nursery) & Other posts. Have a look at the overview of the DSSSB syllabus from the below table.

DSSSB Syllabus 2025
OrganizationDelhi Subordinate Service Selection Board (DSSSB)
Exam NameDSSSB Exam 2025
Posts NamePGT, Assistant Teacher (Nursery), LDC, Junior Assistant, & Others posts
Types of QuestionMultiple Choice Questions
Mode of ExamOnline
Duration of Exam2 hours
Negative marking0.25
Official websitewww.dsssb.delhi.gov.in

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DSSSB Exam Pattern 2025

DSSSB Exam Pattern 2025 has been released along with the detailed notification of DSSSB Recruitment 2025 on its official website. The exam pattern is different for TGT, PGT, PRT, & other posts. Candidates can check the detailed exam pattern given below.

DSSSB Exam Pattern 2025 for Post Graduate Teacher (PGT)

  1. Questions are objective multiple-choice type questions for 300 Marks.
  2. Each question carries 1 mark.
  3. The time duration of the exam is 2 hours.
  4. Negative marking will be applicable, and a deduction of 0.25 marks will be made for each wrong answer.
DSSSB Exam Pattern 2025 for Post Graduate Teacher (PGT)
SubjectsQuestionsMarksDuration
General Awareness20203 hours
General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability2020
Arithmetical & Numerical Ability2020
English Language2020
Hindi Language2020
Subject Concerned (MCQs about Post-Graduation qualification and teaching methodology required for the post.)200200
Total300300

DSSSB Exam Pattern for Non-Teaching Posts

The examination scheme for DSSSB non-teaching posts—Lower Division Clerk, Junior Assistant, Stenographer Grade 2, Junior Stenographer (Hindi/English), Lower Division Clerk-cum-typist, Stenographer & Assistant Grade 1—has been discussed below. 

  1. As per the DSSSB Exam Pattern, there will be five subjects.
  2. There will be 200 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) carrying 1 mark each.
  3. The candidates will get 2 hours to appear for the test.
  4. There will be 0.25 negative markings for incorrect answers.
  5. Minimum Qualifying Marks for General/EWS is 40%, for OBC (Delhi) is 35%, and for SC/ST/PH (PwD) is 30%.
DSSSB Exam Pattern 2025 for Non-Teaching Posts
Sections AskedMaximum MarksNo. of QuestionsTime Allotted
General Awareness35352 hours
Mental Ability & Reasoning3535
Numerical Ability & Data Interpretation3535
English Language Test3535
Hindi Language Test3535
Basic Familiarity with computers, internet, social media and office automation2525
Total200200

DSSSB Exam Pattern for Section Officer (Horticulture)

There would be Tier 1 and Tier 2 exams for Section Officer (Horticulture) posts. In two-tier examinations, the Tier-I examination is only qualifying in nature and used for short listing only. Further selection will be made based on cumulative merit/marks obtained in the Tier-II examination. The exam scheme for both tiers has been discussed here. 

  1. One mark shall be awarded to every correct answer.
  2. Questions are objective multiple-choice type questions for 300 Marks.
  3. There will be 2 sections.
  4. The time duration of the Tier 1 exam is 2 hours.
  5. Negative marking of 0.25 marks will be deducted.
DSSSB Tier 1 Exam Pattern for Section Officer (Horticulture)
SectionsSubjectsNo. of QuestionsMaximum MarksTime Allotted
Section AGeneral Awareness20202 hours
General Intelligence and reasoning ability2020
Arithmetical & Numerical Ability2020
Test of Hindi Language & Comprehension2020
Test of English Language & Comprehension2020
Section-BRelated Subjects100100
Total300300
DSSSB Tier 2 Exam Pattern for Section Officer (Horticulture)
SectionsSubjectsNo. of QuestionsMaximum MarksWeightageTime Allotted
Section ASubject / Qualification Related Paper15015075%2 hours
Section-BEnglish Language & Comprehension505025%
Total200200100%

DSSSB Syllabus 2025

DSSSB Syllabus 2025 is designed specifically for the posts of PGT, Assistant Teacher, & Others. Go through the subject-wise DSSSB Syllabus 2025 and check whether you have covered all topics for the upcoming exam.

DSSSB Syllabus 2025
Sections Asked Syllabus
General Intelligence, 
Mental Ability & Reasoning
  1. Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning
  2. Analogies
  3. Similarities
  4. Differences
  5. Space Visualization
  6. Problem-Solving
  7. Analysis
  8. Judgment
  9. Decision Making
  10. Visual Memory
  11. Discrimination
  12. Observation
  13. Relationship Concepts
  14. Arithmetical Reasoning
  15. Verbal and Figure Classification
  16. Arithmetical Number Series, etc
Arithmetical & Numerical Ability,
Numerical Aptitude
& Data Interpretation
  1. Simplification
  2. Decimals
  3. Fractions
  4. LCM
  5. HCF
  6. Ratio & Proportion
  7. Percentage
  8. Average
  9. Profit & Loss
  10. Discount
  11. Simple & Compound Interest
  12. Mensuration
  13. Time & Work
  14. Time & Distance
  15. Tables & Graphs
English Language 
  1. Comprehension
  2. Vocabulary
  3. Grammar
  4. Sentence Structure
  5. Synonyms
  6. Antonyms
  7. Usage of words, etc
Hindi Language
  1. संज्ञा एवं संज्ञा के भेद
  2. सर्वनाम एवं सर्वनाम के भेद
  3. विशेषण एवं विशेषण के भेद
  4. क्रिया एवं क्रिया के भेद
  5. सन्धि
  6. वाक्य निर्माण (सरल, संयुक्त एवं मिश्रित वाक्य)
  7. पर्यायवाची, विपरीपार्थक, अनेकार्थक, समानार्थी शब्द
  8. मुहावरे एवं लोकोक्तियाँ
  9. वचन, लिंग
  10. उपसर्ग एवं प्रत्यय
  11. अलंकार
  12. तत्सम, तद्भव, देशज एवं विदेशी शब्द
  13. समास
General Awareness
  1. Current Events—National & International
  2. History
  3. Constitution
  4. Sports
  5. Indian Polity
  6. Art & Culture
  7. Geography
  8. Economics
  9. Everyday Science
  10. Scientific Research
  11. National & International Organizations

DSSSB Syllabus 2025 PDF

The DSSSB syllabus has been released for TGT and PGT posts. We have provided the complete DSSSB syllabus for TGT and PGT posts, along with a PDF file for reference.

DSSSB Syllabus 2025 PDF
Post NameSyllabus PDF
DSSSB TGT Syllabus 2025Click to Download
DSSSB PGT Syllabus 2025Click to Download

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DSSSB Syllabus 2025- FAQs

Ans. The total time duration for DSSSB PGT exam is 3 hours.

Ans. Yes, there will be a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer.

Ans. There will be 300 questions will be asked for 300 marks in the DSSSB PGT exam.

Ans. The detailed DSSSB Syllabus for TGT, PGT, PRT & Others posts has been discussed in the article.

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