The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) conducts recruitment for teaching posts - Primary Teacher (PRT), Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) and Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) - in schools run by the Government of NCT of Delhi, MCD and other Delhi government departments. It is one of the most popular teaching recruitments for aspirants in and around Delhi.

DSSSB Teacher Recruitment 2026 Overview

Recruiting Body Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB)
Posts PRT, TGT, PGT (and non-teaching posts)
Level State (NCT of Delhi)
Mode Computer Based Test (Online)
Total Marks 200 marks
Total Questions 200 MCQs
Duration 2 hours

Apply and check official notifications on the DSSSB portal:

Visit Official Website: dsssb.delhi.gov.in

DSSSB Exam Pattern (TGT / PGT / PRT)

The one-tier written test has 200 objective questions worth 200 marks. It is divided into a general section (Part A) and a subject-concerned section (Part B).

Section Topics Marks
Part A - General Awareness GK, Reasoning, Maths, English & Hindi, Current Affairs 100
Part B - Subject Concerned Subject knowledge & Teaching Methodology/Pedagogy 100
Total - 200
Negative Marking: DSSSB applies negative marking. 0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong answer, while 1 mark is awarded for each correct answer. Candidates should avoid blind guessing to protect their score.

Eligibility Criteria

  • PRT: Senior Secondary with 50% and a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (or equivalent) plus a valid CTET/relevant TET.
  • TGT: Graduation with 50% in the concerned subject and B.Ed (with CTET where applicable).
  • PGT: Post-graduation with 50% in the concerned subject and B.Ed.
  • Hindi knowledge up to a prescribed level is often required for Delhi government posts.

Previous Year Cut-Off (Indicative)

DSSSB cut-off is category and subject specific. Indicative previous-year figures (out of 200):

Post General OBC SC/ST
PRT ~120-135 ~115-128 ~105-118
TGT ~110-130 ~105-122 ~95-112
PGT ~105-125 ~100-118 ~90-108

Note: Cut-offs vary widely by subject and vacancy. These are reference ranges only.

Best Books for DSSSB Preparation

  • DSSSB TGT/PGT/PRT Guide by Arihant / Disha Publications
  • Child Development & Pedagogy by Disha
  • Lucent General Knowledge for GK & current affairs
  • A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal
  • Quantitative Aptitude by R.S. Aggarwal
  • Objective General English by S.P. Bakshi and Samanya Hindi by Lucent
  • Concerned subject NCERT/reference texts and DSSSB previous year papers

20 Previous Year MCQs with Answers & Explanations

Click Show Answer under each question to reveal the correct option and explanation.

Q1. DSSSB conducts recruitment primarily for departments under the:

  • Government of Maharashtra
  • Government of NCT of Delhi
  • Government of Punjab
  • Government of Haryana
Show Answer
Answer: (b) Government of NCT of Delhi
DSSSB recruits for various departments of the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi, MCD and others.

Q2. The capital of India is:

  • Mumbai
  • Kolkata
  • New Delhi
  • Chennai
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Answer: (c) New Delhi
New Delhi is the capital of India and the seat of the central government.

Q3. Pavlov's experiments with dogs demonstrated:

  • Operant conditioning
  • Classical conditioning
  • Insight learning
  • Latent learning
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Answer: (b) Classical conditioning
Ivan Pavlov demonstrated classical conditioning by pairing a neutral stimulus (bell) with food to produce a conditioned response.

Q4. If 15% of a number is 45, the number is:

  • 200
  • 300
  • 250
  • 350
Show Answer
Answer: (b) 300
15% of x = 45, so x = 45 / 0.15 = 300.

Q5. Choose the correct antonym of 'Benevolent':

  • Kind
  • Generous
  • Malevolent
  • Helpful
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Answer: (c) Malevolent
Benevolent means kind and well-meaning; its antonym is malevolent, meaning wishing harm.

Q6. The smallest unit of life is the:

  • Tissue
  • Organ
  • Cell
  • Molecule
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Answer: (c) Cell
The cell is the basic structural and functional unit of all living organisms.

Q7. A teacher dividing a complex topic into smaller manageable parts uses the principle of:

  • Whole to part
  • Simple to complex
  • Part to whole
  • Concrete to abstract
Show Answer
Answer: (b) Simple to complex
Teaching from simple to complex helps learners gradually build understanding from easier to harder material.

Q8. The number of fundamental rights in the Indian Constitution (currently) is:

  • Five
  • Six
  • Seven
  • Eight
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Answer: (b) Six
After the Right to Property was removed, there are currently six fundamental rights in the Indian Constitution.

Q9. Find the missing term: 1, 4, 9, 16, ?, 36

  • 20
  • 24
  • 25
  • 30
Show Answer
Answer: (c) 25
The series is squares of natural numbers: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 squared; 5 squared = 25.

Q10. RAM in a computer is a type of:

  • Permanent memory
  • Volatile memory
  • Secondary storage
  • Optical storage
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Answer: (b) Volatile memory
RAM (Random Access Memory) is volatile memory that loses its data when power is switched off.

Q11. The Indian freedom fighter known as 'Netaji' was:

  • Bhagat Singh
  • Subhas Chandra Bose
  • Lala Lajpat Rai
  • Chandrashekhar Azad
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Answer: (b) Subhas Chandra Bose
Subhas Chandra Bose was popularly known as Netaji and founded the Indian National Army (INA).

Q12. Choose the correctly spelt word:

  • Maintainance
  • Maintenance
  • Maintainence
  • Maintenence
Show Answer
Answer: (b) Maintenance
The correct spelling is 'Maintenance'.

Q13. The process of evaporation followed by condensation in the atmosphere is part of the:

  • Carbon cycle
  • Nitrogen cycle
  • Water cycle
  • Rock cycle
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Answer: (c) Water cycle
Evaporation and condensation are key stages of the water (hydrological) cycle.

Q14. Which of these is a measure of central tendency?

  • Range
  • Mean
  • Variance
  • Standard deviation
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Answer: (b) Mean
Mean, median and mode are measures of central tendency; range, variance and standard deviation measure dispersion.

Q15. The 'father of psychology' is considered to be:

  • Sigmund Freud
  • Wilhelm Wundt
  • B.F. Skinner
  • Carl Jung
Show Answer
Answer: (b) Wilhelm Wundt
Wilhelm Wundt established the first psychology laboratory in 1879 and is called the father of experimental psychology.

Q16. A man buys an article for Rs 80 and sells it for Rs 100. His profit percent is:

  • 20%
  • 25%
  • 30%
  • 15%
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Answer: (b) 25%
Profit = 100 - 80 = 20; profit % = (20/80) x 100 = 25%.

Q17. The Right to Education Act came into force in the year:

  • 2009
  • 2010
  • 2012
  • 2014
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Answer: (b) 2010
The RTE Act, 2009 came into force on 1 April 2010.

Q18. Audio-visual aids in teaching primarily help to:

  • Replace the teacher
  • Make learning concrete and interesting
  • Reduce syllabus
  • Increase exam difficulty
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Answer: (b) Make learning concrete and interesting
Audio-visual aids enhance understanding by making abstract concepts concrete and engaging for learners.

Q19. The largest planet in our solar system is:

  • Earth
  • Saturn
  • Jupiter
  • Neptune
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Answer: (c) Jupiter
Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system by both mass and diameter.

Q20. Motivation that arises from external rewards such as marks or prizes is called:

  • Intrinsic motivation
  • Extrinsic motivation
  • Achievement motivation
  • Self motivation
Show Answer
Answer: (b) Extrinsic motivation
Extrinsic motivation comes from external factors like rewards, grades or recognition rather than internal interest.
Disclaimer: The above details are compiled for guidance. Posts, eligibility, exam pattern, marking scheme and cut-off change with each recruitment cycle. Always verify the latest information from the official DSSSB notification at dsssb.delhi.gov.in before applying.

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