DSSSB TGT PGT 2026: Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Eligibility and Preparation

As of 8 June 2026, the DSSSB TGT PGT 2026 notification date and vacancy count have not been confirmed here. Every date and number on this page is last-cycle-based or candidate-reported; verify on the official DSSSB portal at dsssb.delhi.gov.in, which is the binding source. DSSSB (Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board) recruits teachers for Delhi government schools including MCD schools and DOE (Directorate of Education) schools, one of India's largest urban public school systems.

This guide covers the exam pattern for TGT and PGT posts, eligibility, subject-wise syllabus, and a preparation plan.

DSSSB 2026 Recruitment Status and Source Discipline

DSSSB conducts periodic recruitment for teaching and non-teaching posts across Delhi government services. The structure is stable; the vacancy count and exam date appear in the official notification on dsssb.delhi.gov.in.

DSSSB Exam Pattern (Last-Cycle Basis)

One-Tier Examination (Typical for TGT and PGT)

Total: 200 marks, 200 questions. Duration typically 2 to 2.5 hours. Confirm the exact format, timing, and negative marking in the official notification.

Two-Tier Scheme (for Selected Posts)

Some DSSSB posts use a two-tier scheme:

• Tier 1: Common qualifying test (General Awareness, Reasoning, Numerical Ability, Hindi, English) - objective, lower difficulty
• Tier 2: Subject-specific descriptive or advanced objective paper for shortlisted candidates

Confirm whether your target TGT or PGT post uses one-tier or two-tier in the official DSSSB notification.

Eligibility Table (Verify in the 2026 Notice)

Age limits (last-cycle basis, verify in notice):

Delhi government's reservation structure includes OBC-NCL (Non-Creamy Layer), SC, ST, PwD, Ex-servicemen, and EWS. Confirm current reservation percentages in the official notification.

Syllabus: Subject-Specific Section

TGT Mathematics (100 marks subject section)

Number Theory:

• Natural numbers, integers, rational and irrational numbers, real numbers
• Divisibility, prime factorisation, HCF, LCM

Algebra:

• Algebraic identities, factoring, polynomials
• Linear equations in one and two variables; systems of linear equations
• Quadratic equations (factoring, quadratic formula)
• Progressions: AP and GP (sum formulae, nth term)

Geometry:

• Triangles: similarity, congruence, Pythagoras theorem and its converse
• Circles: tangent properties, chord-angle theorems, cyclic quadrilateral
• Constructions

Trigonometry:

• Trigonometric ratios (all six), complementary angles, standard values
• Heights and distances (angle of elevation and depression)
• Trigonometric identities

Mensuration:

• Area and perimeter of 2D figures
• Surface area and volume of 3D figures

Coordinate Geometry:

• Distance formula, section formula
• Straight lines: slope, intercepts, equation forms

Statistics and Probability:

• Mean, median, mode for grouped and ungrouped data
• Standard deviation
• Basic probability, complementary events

Calculus (for TGT Maths with B.Sc background):

• Limits, continuity (concept level)
• Differentiation: basic rules, chain rule, product rule
• Integration: basic antiderivatives

Mathematics Pedagogy (part of subject section at TGT):

• Common student errors in arithmetic, fractions, geometry proofs
• Manipulatives and visual models for upper primary maths
• Problem-solving strategies

TGT Science (100 marks subject section)

The TGT Science paper tests across Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (integrated, not specialised):

Physics:

• Motion: kinematics (displacement, velocity, acceleration, equations of motion)
• Force and Newton's Laws, friction, momentum, impulse
• Work, energy, power; conservation of energy
• Sound: wave characteristics, speed in media, reflection, resonance
• Light: reflection (mirrors), refraction (lenses), optical instruments
• Electricity: Ohm's law, Kirchhoff's laws, power, magnetic effects of current
• Electromagnetic induction (Faraday, Fleming rules)

Chemistry:

• Atomic structure: Bohr model, electron configuration, periodic table trends
• Chemical bonding: ionic, covalent, coordinate bonds
• Acids, bases, salts: pH scale, strong/weak acids, neutralisation
• Metals and non-metals: physical and chemical properties, reactivity series
• Carbon chemistry: covalent bonding of carbon, organic compounds (hydrocarbons, alcohols, acids)
• Chemical reactions: types (combination, decomposition, displacement, double displacement, redox)
• Solutions: solute, solvent, concentration, solubility

Biology:

• Cell: types, organelles, cell division (mitosis phases)
• Tissues: types in plants and animals, meristematic tissue, nervous tissue
• Nutrition: photosynthesis (light reactions, Calvin cycle outline), heterotrophic modes
• Respiration: aerobic and anaerobic, ATP production outline
• Transport: blood circulation (double circulation), blood composition, transpiration in plants
• Excretion: kidney filtration process, nitrogenous wastes
• Nervous system: structure of neuron, reflex arc, brain regions overview
• Reproduction: plant reproduction (pollination, fertilisation, seed dispersal), animal reproduction
• Genetics: Mendel's laws, monohybrid and dihybrid crosses
• Evolution: Darwin, natural selection, evidence of evolution
• Ecology: food chains and webs, nutrient cycles (carbon, nitrogen), biomes, biodiversity conservation

TGT Social Science (100 marks subject section)

History topics at Class 9 and 10 NCERT depth:

• Ancient India: Indus Valley, Vedic period, Maurya empire, Gupta period
• Medieval India: Delhi Sultanate (key rulers), Vijayanagara, Mughal empire (Akbar, Aurangzeb)
• Modern India: 1857, national movement, independence and partition
• World history: French Revolution, Industrial Revolution, Russian Revolution, World Wars, Cold War, decolonisation

Geography:

• Physical geography of India: landforms, rivers, climate, natural vegetation, soil
• Human geography: population distribution, urbanisation, migration
• Economic geography: agriculture, industries, transport
• World geography: physical features, climate, oceans

Polity:

• Indian Constitution: features, Fundamental Rights, DPSP, Federalism
• Parliament: structure, functions, legislative process
• Judiciary: structure, PIL, judicial review
• Local self-governance: panchayati raj, urban local bodies

Economics:

• Development: indicators, human development
• Food security, poverty
• Globalisation and trade
• Money, credit, banking

PGT Subject Sections (Post-Graduation Level)

PGT subject papers test at a depth beyond Class 12 and into early post-graduation. A PGT Physics paper will include thermodynamics, quantum mechanics basics, nuclear physics, and electromagnetic theory at BSc Honours level. A PGT History paper will include historiography, source criticism, and comparative history at BA Honours level.

Candidates should revise from their BA/BSc course notes and standard graduate-level textbooks for the respective subject.

Stage-Wise Selection Process

1. Written Test: Objective, 200 marks (one-tier) or Tier 1 qualifying + Tier 2 (two-tier). The main scoring stage.
2. Document Verification: Qualification certificates, B.Ed, CTET, age proof, category certificates.
3. Medical Fitness: Pre-joining medical.
4. Posting: Delhi government schools; MCD primary schools or DOE schools (Classes 6 to 12) depending on the post.

Preparation Strategy

Phase 1: Subject Section (Months 1 and 2)

The 100-mark subject section is the highest-weight component and the one where candidates differentiate themselves. For TGT posts, revise systematically from NCERT Class 6 to 10 and then graduation-level standard texts. For PGT posts, revise from NCERT Class 11 and 12 plus BA/BSc course material.

Use the previous DSSSB question papers (available on unofficial platforms; verify if DSSSB publishes official previous papers on dsssb.delhi.gov.in) to understand the question style and difficulty.

Phase 2: General Sections (Month 3)

The 100 marks of general sections (General Awareness, Reasoning, Numerical Ability, Hindi, English) can be covered efficiently:

• General Awareness: standard competitive exam GK + current affairs for past 6 months
• Reasoning: practise the specific types (series, coding, blood relations, direction, analogies)
• Numerical Ability: DSSSB Numerical Ability is basic (percentage, ratio, profit and loss, time-work-distance, simple interest); cover these thoroughly
• Hindi and English grammar: each is 20 marks; grammar rules and comprehension at Class 10 level

Phase 3: Mock Tests (Month 4)

Full-length 200-question mock tests under timed conditions. DSSSB selection is partly about managing 200 questions in the available time; time management is a skill separate from content knowledge.

Sample Questions with Answers

Q1. What is the DSSSB two-tier scheme? DSSSB Two-Tier scheme involves a Tier 1 (common objective test covering general awareness, reasoning, numerical ability, and language) that qualifies candidates for Tier 2, which is a subject-specific test at deeper level. Not all DSSSB posts use the two-tier scheme; confirm the scheme for your specific post in the official notification.

Q2. What is the difference between MCD schools and DOE schools in Delhi? MCD schools (Municipal Corporation of Delhi schools) primarily cover primary level (Classes 1 to 5 or 8), managed by the three municipal corporations (North, South, East; now merged as MCD). DOE schools (Directorate of Education schools) cover secondary and senior secondary levels (Classes 9 to 12 and some up to Class 8 as well) under the Delhi government. DSSSB recruits teachers for both systems.

Q3. What is the CTET requirement for DSSSB TGT posts? On a last-cycle basis, CTET Paper 2 (upper primary level) is required for DSSSB TGT posts (Classes 6-10). Confirm the current CTET requirement in the official DSSSB notification on dsssb.delhi.gov.in, as eligibility conditions can change between recruitment cycles.

Internal Links

For central government teacher recruitment comparison, see the KVS PRT TGT PGT 2026 guide and the NVS Recruitment 2026 guide on PapersAdda. For teacher eligibility, see the CTET 2026 guide. For the 2026 government exams calendar, see PapersAdda.