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DSSSB PGT Exam Pattern 2025, Detailed Subjects and Marks Calculation

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The DSSSB Exam is conducted every year under the Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board for various positions. The DSSSB PGT Exam Pattern is designed to test abilities for teaching positions such as the Post Graduate Teacher Exam 2025. In this article, the candidate can find a detailed overview of the DSSSB Exam Pattern for the PGT Exam. Candidates who are preparing for the DSSSB Exam will understand the exam pattern along with the question paper structure, total marks, exam timing, number of questions, etc. This will give an extra edge to the candidates and help them prepare for the DSSSB exam accordingly.

DSSSB PGT Exam Pattern 2025 Highlights

Below, interested candidates can find quick updates regarding the DSSSB PGT Exam Pattern 2025.

DSSSB PGT Exam Pattern 2025 
Sr.No. Particulars Descriptions
1. Exam Conducting  Organization Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board [DSSSB] 
2. Exam Name DSSB PGT Exam 2025
4. Post Category

DSSSB Exam Pattern 2025

5. DSSSB PGT Post Vacancy 2025 432
6. Application Mode Online 
7. Application Start Date January 16, 2025
8. Application End Date February 14, 2025
9. DSSSB PGT Application Fee INR 100 [UR], INR 100 [OBC], NIL [SC/ST]
10. Exam Mode Online
11. DSSSB Negative Marking Yes [0.25 ]
12. Place of Employment New Delhi
13. Official website https://dsssb.delhi.gov.in/

DSSSB Post-Graduate Teaching Exam Pattern  

Generally, the Delhi Subordinate Selection Board release important notifications on their portal. Aspiring candidate who want to crack their DSSSB Exam must be updated about Exam Pattern and DSSSB Syllabus. To gain clear insights into the DSSSB PGT exam pattern for good exam preparation.

DSSSB PGT Recruitment 2025

Subjects in the DSSSB Exam 2025

The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) exams focus on five subjects, outlined below for better understanding:

Sr.No. List of Subjects in DSSSB Exam 2025
1. General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability
1. General Awareness
2. English Language
3. Hindi Language
4. Arithmetical & Numerical Ability
5. General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability
6. Subject-related [MCQs on PG Aptitude and Teaching Method Obliged for the PGT post]

DSSSB PGT Marks Pattern 2025 

Candidates applying for the DSSSB PGT must check the DSSSB PGT Exam Pattern to start their exam preparation. The DSSSB PGT Exam pattern consists of two written exams. The paper would be of 300 marks with 300 multiplechoice questions, all carrying one mark. Each wrong answer will incur a loss of 0.25 marks.

Sr.No. Particulars Descriptions
1. Question Type Multiple Choice Questions [MCQs]
2. Total Number of Questions 300
3. Total Marks 300
4. Total Duration of Online 03 Hours [180 Minutes]
5. Negative Marking Yes,  [1/4 or 0.25 ] for each wrong attempt

DSSSB PGT Exam Pattern 2025 Subject-Wise

The Exam pattern of the DSSSB PGT post has been publically announced by the Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board.  The Details of the subject-wise DSSSB PGT Exam pattern are given below.

Sr.No. Subjects in DSSSB Exam 2025 No. of Questions No. of Marks  Duration
1. General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability 20 20


03 Hours/180 Minutes
2. General Awareness 20 20
3. English Language 20 20
4. Hindi Language 20 20
5. Arithmetical & Numerical Ability 20 20
6. General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability 200 200
Grand Total 300 300

DSSSB PGT Exam Pattern 2025 Non-Teaching Post

The candidate who has cleared their intermediate from a well-known Board or University and wants to explore a career in Non-teaching can directly apply for the DSSSB 2025 Non-Teaching Post by visiting the official DSSB website. Under the DSSSB Non-teaching posts, Aspirants can find an ample number of distinct posts like:

  1. Stenographer Grade 2
  2. Lower Division Clerk
  3. Junior Assistant
  4. Junior Stenographer (both Hindi/English)
  5. Lower Division Clerk-cum-typist
  6. Stenographer, and Assistant Grade 1

DSSSB PGT Subjects Pattern for Non-Teaching Posts

The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board [DSSSB] has released the DSSSB Exam Pattern 2025 for Non-Teaching posts.  The DSSSB Non-teaching Exam 2025 pattern is disclosed below:

Sr.No. Subjects in DSSSB Non-Teaching Post No. of Questions No. of Marks  Duration
1. General Awareness 35 35


02 Hours/120 Minutes
2. Reasoning & Mental Ability 35 35
3. English Language 35 35
4. Hindi Language 35 35
5. Numerical Ability and Data Interpretation 35 35
6. Fundamentals of Computers, Internet, etc 25 25
Grand Total 200 200

Score Calculation for DSSSB Exam 2025 for Non-Teaching Posts 

Aspirants must understand that there is a negative marking in the DSSSB Exam 2025 for Non-teaching posts.  Candidates who give correct answers will be granted ONE [1] mark. On making a wrong attempt, 0.25 [1/4] marks will be deducted from the total obtained marks. 

DSSSB Related Pages
DSSSB Exam 2025 DSSSB PGT Syllabus 2025
DSSSB PGT Recruitment 2025 Tips and Tricks For DSSSB PGT Physics

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Que 1. What are the educational qualifications to apply for the DSSSB Non-teaching post?

Ans 1. Aspirants willing to apply for the DSSSB Non-Teaching post must have passed their intermediate i.e. 12 from any recognized University.

Que 2. What is the age limit to apply for DSSSB Non-Teaching post 2025?

Ans 2. Students must be between the age group of 18 Yrs to 27 Yrs [for Jr. Stenographers age limit is 30 Yrs].

Que 3. Is there any age relaxation for the reserved group?

Ans 3. Yes, there is an age relaxation for the reserved group.

Que 4. How many times a candidate can appear for the DSSSB Non-Teaching post?

Ans 4. There is no limit to attempts. Students can appear for the DSSSB Non-teaching post till their respective age limit. 

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