DSSSB primary teacher recruitment 2025: The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) has announced the Primary Teacher (PRT) Recruitment 2025 with a total of 1180 vacancies.
DSSSB primary teacher recruitment drive is aimed at filling the posts of Assistant Teacher (Primary) across the Directorate of Education and New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) in Delhi. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online starting from September 17, 2025, to October 16, 2025, through the official DSSSB website.
The eligibility criteria for DSSSB primary teacher recruitment 2025 demand candidates to have passed their Senior Secondary (10+2) with minimum 50% marks alongside a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.) or equivalent qualifications such as B.El.Ed or a Diploma in Special Education. Additionally, candidates must have qualified the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) Paper I and should have studied Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, or English as a subject at the secondary level.
The upper age limit for general candidates is 30 years as of September 17, 2025, with age relaxation provided for reserved categories as per government norms.
The selection process involves a Computer-Based Test (CBT) focusing on subjects like general awareness, reasoning, language skills, numerical ability, and teaching methodology. Shortlisted candidates will undergo document verification and possibly an interview or skill assessment based on requirements.
DSSSB Primary Teacher will be offered a salary in the pay scale of Level 6 (₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400) under Group B Non-Gazetted posts. This recruitment provides a lucrative opportunity for those aspiring to serve as primary educators in Delhi government schools, fostering the educational development of young learners in foundational years.
Applicants are advised to check the official notification carefully before applying to ensure compliance with all conditions and deadlines .
Important Dates
- Notification Release Date: 10 September 2025
- Application Form Start Date: 17 September 2025
- Application Form Last Date: 16 October 2025
Application Fee
- General/OBC/EWS Candidates: ₹100
- Women, SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen: Exempted from application fee
- Payment Mode: Online via SBI e-pay
- Fee once paid is non-refundable
Age Limit
- No minimum age criteria specified
- Maximum Age for General Category: 30 years as of September 17, 2025
- Age Relaxation as per Govt. Rules:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- PwBD (General): 10 years
- PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years
- PwBD (OBC): 13 years
- Ex-Servicemen: Period of service + 3 years
Educational Qualification
- Senior Secondary (10+2) with at least 50% marks (5% relaxation for SC/ST) from a recognized board
- Two-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) / B.El.Ed / Diploma in Special Education
- OR Graduation with a two-year Diploma in Elementary Education
- Must have passed Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, or English as a subject at the Secondary level
- Must have passed CTET Paper I (Central Teacher Eligibility Test, Primary Level)
- For NDMC posts, 10th pass in Hindi is mandatory
DSSSB Primary Teacher Vacancy Details
| Department | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | PwBD | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Directorate of Education | 434 | 278 | 153 | 62 | 128 | 55 | 1055 |
| NDMC | 68 | 28 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 125 |
| Total | 502 | 306 | 166 | 69 | 137 | 61 | 1180 |
How to Apply DSSSB Primary Teacher Recruitment 2025
- Visit the official DSSSB portal: https://dsssbonline.nic.in
- Register as a new user with email and mobile number.
- Log in using credentials and select “Assistant Teacher (Primary)” recruitment.
- Fill the online application form with accurate personal and academic details.
- Upload scanned copies of the required documents (photograph, signature, certificates).
- Pay the application fee online (₹100 for General/OBC/EWS; women, SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-servicemen exempted).
- Review all details and submit your application.
- Download and print the confirmation page and application receipt for future reference.
- Applications are accepted only from September 17 to October 16, 2025
DSSSB Primary Teacher Exam Pattern
- Objective-type online test (CBT), conducted for 200 marks in 2 hours .
- 200 questions, each carrying 1 mark; 0.25 mark deducted for every wrong answer (negative marking) .
- Sections and marks distribution:
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 20 | 20 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability | 20 | 20 |
| Arithmetical & Numerical Ability | 20 | 20 |
| Hindi Language & Comprehension | 20 | 20 |
| English Language & Comprehension | 20 | 20 |
| Teaching Methodology/Subject Specific | 100 | 100 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
- Exam will be conducted in English and Hindi
- Section B (100 marks) focuses on pedagogy, educational psychology, teaching methodologies, and subject skills
DSSSB Primary Teacher Salary Structure
- Pay Level: 6 (7th Central Pay Commission)
- Basic Pay: ₹35,400 per month .
- Dearness Allowance (DA, 55%): ₹19,470
- House Rent Allowance (HRA, 30%): ₹10,620
- Transport Allowance (TA): ₹3,600
- DA on TA: ₹1,512
- Gross monthly salary: ₹70,602
- Net in-hand salary (after deductions): ₹65,243 per month (approximate)
- Salary Range: ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 as per Pay Level 6 .
DSSSB PRT teachers also receive NPS, medical benefits, and promotional opportunities in government schools.
