DSSSB TGT Recruitment 2026 — including exam dates (announced), eligibility criteria, exam pattern, and syllabus details
DSSSB TGT Recruitment 2026 — Exam Dates (Announced)
The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) has released the exam schedule for TGT (Trained Graduate Teacher) posts for the recruitment cycle 2026:
Exam Window: 16th February – 31st March 2026 (multiple shifts/dates)
Alternate official schedules also list specific March dates for subject-wise exams:
2nd, 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th & 22–23 March 2026 for various TGT subjects.
Admit Card: Expected February 2026 (released ~1–2 weeks before exam)
Candidates should regularly check the official DSSSB website for exact shift timing and hall ticket download. (DSSSB)
Total Vacancies & Notification
📍 Posts: Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) in various subjects like Mathematics, Hindi, English, Science, Social Science, etc.
📍 Total Vacancies: Around 5346 posts (varies by subject)
📍 Notification: Released on DSSSB site — check official PDF for details. (DSSSB)
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for DSSSB TGT 2026, candidates generally must meet the following:
✅ Educational Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant subject (e.g., English, Maths, Science, Social Science, Hindi, etc.).
- B.Ed. or equivalent teacher training qualification is compulsory.
🔎 Exact eligibility can vary slightly by subject and post code, so check the notification for your specific subject.
Age Limit
- Generally 18–32 years (varies by category and reservation rules).
- Age relaxation as per government norms for reserved categories.
(Refer to official notification for category-wise age relaxation details.)
Exam Pattern — DSSSB TGT 2026
The DSSSB TGT exam is a Computer-Based Test (CBT).
Overview
| Component | Details |
| Mode | Computer-Based Test (Online) |
| Duration | 2 hours (120 minutes) |
| Total Questions | 200 MCQs |
| Total Marks | 200 |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer |
Section-wise Pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks |
| General Awareness | 20 | 20 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 20 | 20 |
| Numerical & Arithmetical Ability | 20 | 20 |
| English Language & Comprehension | 20 | 20 |
| Hindi Language & Comprehension | 20 | 20 |
| Concerned Teaching Subject | 100 | 100 |
| (Subject-specific questions based on the TGT specialisation) ) |
DSSSB TGT Syllabus — Topic Breakdown
1. General Awareness
- Current Affairs (National & International)
- Indian Polity & Governance
- History, Geography of India
- Economics & Social Development
- Science & Technology Basics
- Cultural Heritage
2. General Intelligence & Reasoning
- Analogy, Classification
- Series, Pattern Recognition
- Logical Reasoning
- Non-Verbal Reasoning
3. Numerical & Arithmetical Ability
- Percentages, Ratio & Proportion
- Time & Work, Speed & Distance
- Algebra, Simple Interest & Profit/Loss
- Data Interpretation
4. Language (English & Hindi)
Includes:
- Comprehension
- Grammar (Tenses, Articles, Agreement)
- Vocabulary (Synonyms/Antonyms)
- Error Spotting & Sentence Rearrangement
5. Concerned Teaching Subject
Subject-specific focus like:
- Mathematics
- Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
- Social Studies
- Languages
- Teaching Methodology & Educational Psychology related to TGT subject
👉 Download the official TGT syllabus PDFs (e.g., subject-wise) from the DSSSB website for in-depth details. (DSSSB)
Selection Process
✅ Stage: Single Stage written exam (CBT).
Candidates are shortlisted based on their performance in the CBT.
Documents verification follows for final appointment.
Application Process & Fees
🔹 Apply Online: Through the official DSSSB portal (when notification is active)
🔹 Application Fee: As per notification (waivers for reserved categories)
(Check the notification for fee details & payment mode.) (DSSSB)
