{
  "topic": "dsssb-teacher-recruitment-guide",
  "question": "What is DSSSB and how do I apply for a Delhi government teacher job?",
  "short_answer": "DSSSB (Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board) recruits teachers for Delhi Government, MCD and NDMC schools through a tier-1 & tier-2 CBT after a public notification.",
  "answer_md": "**DSSSB** is Delhi's primary recruiting body for **PRT, TGT, PGT, Assistant Teacher (Nursery), Special Educator and Physical Education Teacher** posts across the Delhi Government Directorate of Education, MCD, NDMC and Delhi Cantonment schools.\n\n**Process:**\n1. **Notification** (typically once a year) at **dsssb.delhi.gov.in**.\n2. **Online application** with photo, signature, CTET marks, category certificate.\n3. **Tier-I CBT** — 200 marks (GK, reasoning, arithmetic, English, Hindi).\n4. **Tier-II CBT (subject-specific)** — 200 marks for TGT/PGT.\n5. **Document verification + medical**.\n\n**Eligibility highlights:**\n- **PRT:** 10+2 with 45% + D.El.Ed + CTET Paper I. Age ≤ 30.\n- **TGT:** Graduation with subject + B.Ed + CTET Paper II. Age ≤ 32.\n- **PGT:** PG with 50% in subject + B.Ed. Age ≤ 36.\n\n**Pay:** Same as central 7th CPC — Level 7/8/8, in-hand ₹65,000–₹95,000 with Delhi HRA.\n\nDSSSB does not sponsor coaching — prepare using NCERT (Classes 8–12), past DSSSB papers, and one comprehensive Lucent + Arihant combo. Expect a 6–9 month gap between notification and joining.",
  "category": "employers",
  "city": "Delhi",
  "role": "Teacher",
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    "delhi government teacher",
    "dsssb prt tgt pgt"
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  "sources": [
    {
      "url": "https://dsssb.delhi.gov.in/",
      "title": "DSSSB Official"
    }
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  "citation": "What is DSSSB and how do I apply for a Delhi government teacher job? — schooljobsinindia.com/answers/dsssb-teacher-recruitment-guide",
  "updated_at": "2026-07-08T07:54:38.114912+00:00"
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