DSSSB recruits Trained Graduate Teachers for Delhi government schools through a single one-tier CBT — no separate prelims/mains. Section A (General Awareness, Reasoning, Numerical Ability, Hindi, English) is 100% reused from the same pools as every SSC exam, so SSC prep transfers directly. Section B is a graduation-level subject test, weighted equally to Section A.
200
Questions
200
Total Marks
120 min
Duration
-0.25 / Q
Negative
Recruits For
Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) posts in Delhi government schools
Conducted by: Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB)
Exam Pattern
| Section | Marks | Weightage | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 20 | 10% | Easy |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 20 | 10% | Easy |
| Arithmetical & Numerical Ability | 20 | 10% | Easy |
| Hindi Language & Comprehension | 20 | 10% | Easy |
| English Language & Comprehension | 20 | 10% | Easy |
| Subject of Your Choice (Maths, Science, Social Science, English, Hindi or Computer Science) | 100 | 50% | Moderate |
Key Facts
- ▸200 questions, 200 marks, 120 minutes, 1/4 negative marking
- ▸Section A (100 marks): General Awareness, Reasoning, Numerical Ability, Hindi, English — 20Q each, identical to SSC exam sections
- ▸Section B (100 marks): your subject choice — Maths, Science, Social Science, English, Hindi or Computer Science, graduation-level
- ▸Single one-tier CBT — no separate prelims/mains stage
- ▸Recruits for Delhi government school TGT posts
Section-wise Syllabus & Notes
Current affairs, static GK, polity, economy, science, history — shared across SSC CGL, CHSL, MTS, GD, CPO and UP/Delhi Police
Current Affairs
Read Notes →Indian Economy & Finance
Read Notes →Indian Polity & Constitution
Read Notes →Science & Technology
Read Notes →Indian Geography
Read Notes →History & Culture
Read Notes →Static GK — History
Read Notes →Static GK — Geography
Read Notes →Everyday Science — Biology
Read Notes →Everyday Science — Physics & Chemistry
Read Notes →Books, Authors & Awards
Read Notes →Computer Knowledge & Aptitude
Read Notes →Indian Constitution & Polity — Detailed
Read Notes →Sports GK
Read Notes →Government Schemes
Read Notes →Analogy, classification, series, coding-decoding, non-verbal reasoning — shared across SSC CGL, CHSL, MTS, GD, CPO and UP/Delhi Police
Analogy & Classification
Read Notes →Series
Read Notes →Coding-Decoding
Read Notes →Syllogism
Read Notes →Venn Diagrams
Read Notes →Non-Verbal Reasoning
Read Notes →Matrix & Word Formation
Read Notes →Direction & Blood Relations
Read Notes →Statement-Conclusion & Assumption
Read Notes →Missing Numbers & Puzzles
Read Notes →Seating Arrangement
Read Notes →Calendar & Clock
Read Notes →Ranking & Order / Alphabet Test
Read Notes →Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, mensuration, DI — shared across SSC CGL, CHSL, MTS, GD, CPO and UP/Delhi Police
Arithmetic
Read Notes →Time, Work & Wages
Read Notes →Time, Speed & Distance
Read Notes →Algebra
Read Notes →Geometry
Read Notes →Trigonometry — Heights & Distances
Read Notes →Mensuration
Read Notes →Data Interpretation
Read Notes →Number System
Read Notes →Mixtures & Allegation
Read Notes →General Hindi grammar and comprehension, no pedagogy — HTET Hindi, DSSSB Section A, and KVS/NVS Tier 1 Modern Indian Language
Sandhi & Samas (संधि और समास)
Read Notes →Alankar, Ras & Chhand (अलंकार, रस एवं छंद)
Read Notes →Vilom & Paryayvachi Shabd (विलोम एवं पर्यायवाची शब्द)
Read Notes →Muhavare & Lokoktiyan (मुहावरे एवं लोकोक्तियाँ)
Read Notes →Vakya Shuddhi & Shabd Shuddhi (वाक्य शुद्धि एवं शब्द शुद्धि)
Read Notes →Samanya Hindi Vyakaran (सामान्य हिंदी व्याकरण)
Read Notes →Apathit Gadyansh (अपठित गद्यांश)
Read Notes →General English grammar and comprehension, no pedagogy — HTET English, DSSSB Section A, and KVS/NVS Tier 1 English Language
Grammar & Usage
Read Notes →Vocabulary
Read Notes →Reading Comprehension
Read Notes →Sentence Improvement & Error Spotting
Read Notes →Verbal Ability
Read Notes →Class 6-10 mathematics at graduation-level treatment plus mathematics teaching methodology — TGT subject choice
Real Numbers
Read Notes →Polynomials
Read Notes →Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables
Read Notes →Quadratic Equations
Read Notes →Arithmetic Progressions
Read Notes →Triangles
Read Notes →Coordinate Geometry
Read Notes →Introduction to Trigonometry
Read Notes →Some Applications of Trigonometry
Read Notes →Circles
Read Notes →Areas Related to Circles
Read Notes →Surface Areas and Volumes
Read Notes →Statistics
Read Notes →Probability
Read Notes →Nature of Mathematics & Logical Thinking
Read Notes →Place of Mathematics in the School Curriculum
Read Notes →Language of Mathematics & Community Mathematics
Read Notes →Teaching Strategies & Problems of Teaching Mathematics
Read Notes →Evaluation in Mathematics
Read Notes →Error Analysis & Diagnostic-Remedial Teaching
Read Notes →Class 6-10 science at graduation-level treatment plus science teaching methodology — TGT subject choice
Chemical Reactions and Equations
Read Notes →Acids, Bases and Salts
Read Notes →Metals and Non-metals
Read Notes →Carbon and its Compounds
Read Notes →Life Processes
Read Notes →Control and Coordination
Read Notes →How do Organisms Reproduce?
Read Notes →Heredity and Evolution
Read Notes →Light – Reflection and Refraction
Read Notes →The Human Eye and the Colourful World
Read Notes →Electricity
Read Notes →Magnetic Effects of Electric Current
Read Notes →Our Environment
Read Notes →Nature & Structure of Science
Read Notes →Aims & Objectives of Teaching Science
Read Notes →Approaches to Teaching Science
Read Notes →Text Material & Teaching Aids
Read Notes →Evaluation in Science
Read Notes →Problems of Teaching Science & Remedial Teaching
Read Notes →History, Geography, Polity & Economics at graduation depth plus social science teaching methodology — a larger corpus than Class 10 SST
Ancient & Medieval Indian History
Read Notes →Modern Indian History & the Freedom Movement
Read Notes →World History
Read Notes →Physical Geography
Read Notes →Indian & Economic Geography
Read Notes →Indian Constitution & Polity
Read Notes →Indian Economy — Basics
Read Notes →Teaching Methodology of Social Science
Read Notes →English literature (periods, poets, prose, drama) plus language teaching methodology — not the grammar-only eng10/eng12 pool. Shared verbatim between TGT and PGT subject choice
English Literary Periods
Read Notes →Drama — Major Playwrights
Read Notes →Poetry — Major Poets & Movements
Read Notes →Prose & the Novel
Read Notes →Literary Devices & Criticism
Read Notes →Advanced Grammar & Composition
Read Notes →Phonetics & Structural Linguistics
Read Notes →English Language Teaching Methodology
Read Notes →Hindi literature (Adikal through Adhunik Kal, named poets, prose) plus Hindi teaching methodology — not the General Hindi grammar pool. Shared verbatim between TGT and PGT subject choice
Adikal evam Bhaktikal Sahitya (Early & Bhakti-Period Literature)
Read Notes →Ritikal evam Adhunik Kal (Ritikal & Modern Period)
Read Notes →Pramukh Kavi evam Unki Rachnayen (Major Poets & Works)
Read Notes →Gadya Sahitya (Prose Literature)
Read Notes →Hindi Vyakaran (Advanced Hindi Grammar)
Read Notes →Patrakarita (Journalism — PGT-level)
Read Notes →Hindi Bhasha Shikshan Vidhiyan (Hindi Teaching Methodology)
Read Notes →Programming, DBMS, networks and emerging tech plus CS teaching methodology. Shared verbatim between TGT and PGT subject choice
Computer Fundamentals & Systems
Read Notes →Programming — Python Basics
Read Notes →Database Management Systems
Read Notes →Computer Networks & Internet
Read Notes →Data Handling & Spreadsheets
Read Notes →Emerging Technologies
Read Notes →Computer Science Teaching Methodology
Read Notes →Exam Strategy
Section A (General Awareness, Reasoning, Numerical Ability, Hindi, English) is 100% reused from the existing SSC/GK pools — your SSC prep transfers directly. Section B is your subject choice, weighted equally to Section A.
DSSSB TGT Revision Notes
Section-wise notes — formulas, concepts, common mistakes
Frequently Asked
What is the DSSSB TGT exam pattern?
DSSSB TGT (Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board — Trained Graduate Teacher (One-Tier CBT)) has 200 questions over 120 minutes. Negative marking is 0.25 per wrong answer. Sections: General Awareness, General Intelligence & Reasoning, Arithmetical & Numerical Ability, Hindi Language & Comprehension, English Language & Comprehension, Subject of Your Choice (Maths, Science, Social Science, English, Hindi or Computer Science).
Which category does DSSSB TGT fall under on Aspirant Arcade?
Recruitment (KVS/NVS/DSSSB). Questions are tuned to this exam's syllabus.
What is the DSSSB TGT selection process?
Selection is based on the written/objective score. Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) posts in Delhi government schools.
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