DSSSB PRT Recruitment 2026: Exam Dates, 1180 Vacancies & Guidelines

The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board) has officially released the exam dates, notification guidelines, and schedule details for the much-anticipated Primary Assistant Teacher (PRT) positions under Advt. No. 05/2025. Aspirants aiming to secure a teaching career in the capital can review the comprehensive recruitment details, vacancies, salary structures, and application procedures compiled below.

DSSSB PRT Vacancy 2026 Summary

The recruitment drive features a total of 1180 vacancies distributed across multiple administrative departments in Delhi. Candidates can refer to the core breakdown of the recruitment program below:

• Organization: Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board, DSSSB
• Department: Directorate of Education, New Delhi Municipal Council
• Exam Name: Combined Examination 2025 for the posts of Assistant Teacher (Primary)
• Advt No.: 05/2025
• Post: Assistant Teacher (Primary)
• Vacancy: 1180
• Mode of Application: Online
• DSSSB PRT Exam Date 2026: 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 24th February, 3rd, 10th, 26th, and 31st March 2026
• Educational Qualification: Graduation and a two-year Diploma in Elementary Education, CTET/Primary Education Certificate
• Age Limit: Not more than 30 years
• Selection Process: Computer-Based Examination
• Official Website: https://dsssb.delhi.gov.in/

Organization	Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board, DSSSB
Department	Directorate of Education, New Delhi Municipal Council
Exam Name	Combined Examination 2025 for the posts of Assistant Teacher (Primary)
Advt No.	05/2025
Post	Assistant Teacher (Primary)
Vacancy	1180
Mode of Application	Online
DSSSB PRT Exam Date 2026	16th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 24th February, 3rd, 10th, 26th, and 31st March 2026
Educational Qualification	Graduation and a two-year Diploma in Elementary Education, CTET/Primary Education Certificate
Age Limit	Not more than 30 years
Selection Process	Computer-Based Examination
Official Website	https://dsssb.delhi.gov.in/

Important Dates & Schedule

The official DSSSB Exam Calendar 2026 was published on 26th December 2025, confirming the testing schedules. Registered candidates could download their DSSSB PRT Admit Card 2026 starting from 13th February 2026.

Events	Dates
Notification Release Date	10th September 2025
Apply online starts	17th September 2025
Last date to apply online	16th October 2025 (11:59 pm)
Last date to pay fee	16th October 2025 (11:59 pm)
DSSSB PRT Admit Card 2026	DSSSB PRT Admit Card 2026 (13th February 2026)
DSSSB PRT Exam Date 2026	16th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 24th February, 3rd, 10th, 26th, and 31st March 2026

The computer-based examinations are conducted across three daily shifts: 9 am–11 am, 1 pm–3 pm, and 5 pm–7 pm.

Department-wise Vacancy Breakdown

Vacancies are distributed between the Directorate of Education (1055 posts) and the New Delhi Municipal Council (125 posts) across different reservation categories:

Category	Directorate of Education Department	New Delhi Municipal Council
UR	434	68
OBC	278	28
SC	153	13
ST	62	07
EWS	128	09
Total	1055	125

Salary Structure & Compensation

Selected candidates will receive competitive emoluments under Pay Level 6. Refer to the DSSSB PRT Salary Structure- Click to Check resource for detailed insights. The primary compensation ranges from Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400.

Educational Qualifications & Eligibility

Applicants must ensure they fulfill the age criteria (upper limit of 30 years as of 16/10/2025) and departmental qualification norms:

Department Name	Educational Qualification
Directorate of Education	Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks and 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 NCTE regulations – 2002 (OR) Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks and 4 years Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.) (OR) Senior Secondary 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 Council	12th pass with 50% marks (5% relaxation for SC/ST) from a recognized 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.

Application Fee Structure

Candidates must remit applicable fees through online channels:

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

Exam Pattern & Syllabus

The computer-based examination contains 200 multiple-choice questions carrying 200 total marks. Each wrong response incurs a negative marking of 0.25 marks. You can check further topic details via DSSSB PRT Syllabus and Exam Pattern- Click to Check and practice with DSSSB PRT Previous Year Question Papers.

Sections	Subjects	No. of Questions	Marks	Duration
Section A	General Awareness	20	20	2 Hours/ 120 minutes
Section A	General Intelligence & Reasoning ability	20	20	2 Hours/ 120 minutes
Section A	Arithmetical & Numerical Ability	20	20	2 Hours/ 120 minutes
Section A	English Language & Comprehension	20	20	2 Hours/ 120 minutes
Section A	Hindi Language & Comprehension	20	20	2 Hours/ 120 minutes
Section B	Teaching-related topics as per NCTE curriculum & methodology	100	100	2 Hours/ 120 minutes
Total		200	200	2 Hours/ 120 minutes

Minimum Qualifying Marks

To clear the written evaluation, candidates must meet category-specific qualifying thresholds:

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

Steps to Apply Online for DSSSB PRT Vacancy 2026

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 ”- “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 2026 for future reference.

Official Notification Documents

For complete official announcements and details, download the DSSSB PRT 2026 Official Notification PDF.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Are PRT and Assistant Teacher the same designation?

Yes, the DSSSB Assistant Teacher (Primary) post is synonymous with the PRT (Primary Teacher) position.

What is the core responsibility of a PRT teacher?

A Primary Teacher (PRT) is responsible for building foundational knowledge and academic skills for primary school students (Grades 1-5).

Who is eligible for the DSSSB PRT vacancy?

Candidates must have completed Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks, plus a 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed) OR a 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education) from a recognized institution.

Is DSSSB PRT Notification 2026 PDF released?

Yes, the official DSSSB PRT Notification 2026 is available for download at www.dsssb.delhi.gov.in.

What is the salary of DSSSB PRT in Delhi?

As per the 7th Pay Commission, the initial basic salary for a DSSSB PRT (Primary Teacher) in Delhi is Rs. 35,400 per month (Pay Level 6).