The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB), under the Government of NCT of Delhi, has released the official notification (Advt. No. 05/2025) inviting online applications for the post of Assistant Teacher (Primary) in the Directorate of Education and the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC). This is a golden opportunity for aspiring teachers who wish to secure a stable government job in Delhi.
Applications will be accepted online only through the official DSSSB portal. The registration and application window will be open from 17th September 2025 (12:00 Noon) to 16th October 2025 (11:59 PM).
DSSSB Assistant Teacher (Primary) Recruitment 2025 – Key Highlights
- Recruiting Authority: Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB)
- Post Name: Assistant Teacher (Primary)
- Departments: Directorate of Education & New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC)
- Total Vacancies: 1180 (1055 + 125)
- Mode of Application: Online
- Application Dates: 17th September 2025 to 16th October 2025
Important Dates
- Start Date to Apply Online: 17th September 2025 (12:00 Noon)
- Last Date to Apply Online: 16th October 2025 (11:59 PM)
Application Fee
- ₹100/- (General/OBC/EWS Male candidates)
- Exempted: Women, SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-servicemen
- Mode of Payment: Online through SBI e-Pay
DSSSB Assistant Teacher (Primary) Vacancy 2025 – Department Wise
1. Directorate of Education
- Post Code: 802/25
- Vacancies: 1055
- UR: 434
- OBC: 278
- SC: 153
- ST: 62
- EWS: 128
- Total: 1055
- PwBD (across categories): 55
2. New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC)
- Vacancies: 125
- UR: 68
- OBC: 28
- SC: 13
- ST: 07
- EWS: 09
- Total: 125
- PwBD (across categories): 06
Grand Total Vacancies: 1180
DSSSB Assistant Teacher (Primary) Eligibility Criteria 2025
Candidates must fulfill the following eligibility requirements as per the user departments’ recruitment rules.
Educational Qualification
For Directorate of Education (Post Code – 802/25)
- Senior Secondary (12th Class) with at least 50% marks and 2 years Diploma in Elementary Education
OR - Senior Secondary with 45% marks and 2 years Diploma in Elementary Education (as per NCTE Regulations, 2002)
OR - Senior Secondary with 50% marks and 4 years Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.)
OR - Senior Secondary with 50% marks and 2 years Diploma in Special Education
OR - Graduation with 2 years Diploma in Elementary Education
Additional Requirements:
- Pass in Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) conducted by CBSE.
- Must have studied Hindi/Urdu/Punjabi/English at Secondary Level.
For NDMC
- 12th pass with 50% marks (5% relaxation for SC/ST).
- Two-year Diploma in Primary Education / ETE / JBT / DIET / B.El.Ed. from a recognized institution.
- Must have studied Hindi as a subject in 10th class.
- Must have qualified CTET.
Desirable (NDMC only): Computer Knowledge.
Age Limit (as on 16th October 2025)
- Maximum Age: 30 years
- Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST – 5 years
- OBC – 3 years
- PwBD (UR/EWS) – 10 years
- PwBD (OBC) – 13 years
- PwBD (SC/ST) – 15 years
- Government employees with 3 years continuous service – up to 5 years (Group B posts)
- Ex-servicemen – Military service period + 3 years (up to 55 years)
Pay Scale
Selected candidates will be placed in Pay Level – 6 of the 7th CPC:
- ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400/-
- Group ‘B’ (Non-Ministerial, Non-Gazetted)
DSSSB Assistant Teacher (Primary) Exam Pattern 2025
DSSSB will conduct a One-Tier Technical/Teaching Examination.
- Exam Duration: 2 Hours
- Total Questions: 200 (MCQs)
- Maximum Marks: 200
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer
Section-Wise Distribution
Section A (General Awareness & Skills – 100 Marks)
- General Intelligence & Reasoning – 20 Questions (20 Marks)
- General Awareness – 20 Questions (20 Marks)
- Arithmetical & Numerical Ability – 20 Questions (20 Marks)
- English Language & Comprehension – 20 Questions (20 Marks)
- Hindi Language & Comprehension – 20 Questions (20 Marks)
Section B (Teaching Subject – 100 Marks)
- Based on NCTE Curriculum including Teaching Methodology.
- 100 Questions (100 Marks)
Note:
- Questions will be bilingual (Hindi & English), except language sections.
- Minimum qualifying marks apply only to Section-B.
How to Apply for DSSSB Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2025
- Visit the official website.
- Register on the portal (One-Time Registration).
- Login using your credentials (User ID & Password).
- Select the post Assistant Teacher (Primary).
- Fill in all required details carefully.
- Upload scanned documents, photo, and signature.
- Pay the application fee (if applicable).
- Submit and download the application form.
- Keep a printout for future reference.
Selection Process
- Written Exam (One Tier – Technical/Teaching)
- Document Verification
- Final Merit List based on combined marks of Section A & B
Why Apply for DSSSB Assistant Teacher (Primary) Post?
- Attractive salary in Pay Level 6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400)
- Job security under the Government of NCT of Delhi
- Opportunities to work in Delhi schools under Directorate of Education or NDMC
- Relaxation benefits for reserved categories
- Fair and transparent DSSSB recruitment process
