DSSSB PRT Exam 2025: Eligibility, Syllabus, Exam Pattern, Vacancy & Salary
DSSSB PRT Exam 2025 Overview
The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) conducts the PRT (Primary Teacher) recruitment exam to select candidates for teaching positions in Delhi government schools. For 2025, DSSSB has announced 1,180 vacancies for the post of Assistant Teacher (Primary).
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Recruiting Body: DSSSB
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Post: Primary Teacher (Assistant Teacher – Primary)
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Vacancies (2025): 1180
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Application Dates: 17 September 2025 – 16 October 2025
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Pay Scale: ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 (Level 6, 7th CPC)
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Mode of Exam: Computer Based Test (CBT)
DSSSB PRT Eligibility Criteria 2025
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Educational Qualification:
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CTET Qualification: Must have passed the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET).
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Language Requirement: Must have studied Hindi/Urdu/Punjabi/English at secondary level.
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Age Limit: Maximum 30 years (age relaxation applicable as per category).
DSSSB PRT Exam Pattern 2025
The DSSSB PRT exam consists of 200 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) for 200 marks. The duration is 2 hours with 0.25 negative marking for each wrong answer.
Section |
No. of Questions |
Marks |
General Awareness |
20 |
20 |
General Intelligence & Reasoning |
20 |
20 |
Arithmetical & Numerical Ability |
20 |
20 |
English Language & Comprehension |
20 |
20 |
Hindi Language & Comprehension |
20 |
20 |
Teaching Methodology / Subject Concerned |
100 |
100 |
Total |
200 |
200 |
DSSSB PRT Syllabus 2025
1. General Awareness
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History, Polity, Constitution, Geography, Economy
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Current Events (National & International)
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General Science, Environment, Art & Culture, Sports
2. Reasoning Ability
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Analogies, Similarities, Differences
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Coding-Decoding, Number Series, Puzzles
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Visual & Spatial Reasoning, Problem Solving
3. Arithmetical & Numerical Ability
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Simplification, Decimals, Fractions, Ratio & Proportion
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Percentage, Profit & Loss, Average, Time & Work
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Simple & Compound Interest, Data Interpretation
4. English Language
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Grammar (Tenses, Articles, Prepositions, Voice)
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Vocabulary (Synonyms, Antonyms, Idioms)
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Reading Comprehension, Error Detection, Sentence Arrangement
5. Hindi Language
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व्याकरण (संधि, समास, अलंकार, वाक्य संरचना)
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मुहावरे और लोकोक्तियाँ, सन्धि, समास, अलंकार
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पठन-ग्रहण एवं लेखन कौशल
6. Subject Concerned (Teaching Methodology / Pedagogy)
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Child Development & Pedagogy
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Learning Theories, Motivation, Classroom Management
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Inclusive Education, Assessment & Evaluation
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Policies: RTE Act, NEP 2020, NCF
DSSSB PRT Salary 2025
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Pay Band: Level 6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400)
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Includes DA, HRA, Transport Allowance, and other benefits as per Delhi Government rules.
Conclusion
The DSSSB PRT exam is a great opportunity for aspiring teachers who want to serve in Delhi government schools. Candidates should focus on CTET-level pedagogy, strengthen their basics in Maths, Reasoning, Languages, and keep updated with Current Affairs.