The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) has notified 1,455 Special Education Teacher (SET) and Assistant Teacher (Nursery & Primary) vacancies under the Directorate of Education (DoE) and Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) for the 2026 recruitment session.
With high demand for inclusive educational infrastructure in national capital schools, DSSSB teaching careers offer central 7th CPC Level 7 pay scales, central government allowances, and stable metropolitan posting.
DSSSB Delhi Teaching Recruitment 2026: Snapshot
| Parameter | Official Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Board | Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) |
| Department | Directorate of Education (DoE) & MCD Delhi |
| Total Openings | 1,455 Teaching Vacancies |
| Pay Scale | Pay Level 7 (₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400) Grade Pay ₹4,600/- |
| Selection Mode | One-Tier Computer Based Test (CBT – 200 Marks) ➔ e-Dossier Verification |
| Official Portal | dsssbonline.nic.in |
Eligibility & Mandatory Qualifications
- Special Education Teacher (TGT SET): Graduate Degree from a recognized University with B.Ed. in Special Education OR B.Ed. (General) with a two-year Diploma in Special Education recognized by RCI (Rehabilitation Council of India).
- CTET Requirement: Qualified in Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET Paper-II) conducted by CBSE.
- Age Limit: Upper age limit is 30 years (with standard female age relaxations and statutory category benefits).
DSSSB One-Tier Examination Structure (200 Marks / 2 Hours)
- Section-A (100 Marks / 5 Subjects of 20 Marks each): General Awareness, General Intelligence & Reasoning, Arithmetical & Numerical Ability, Hindi Language & Comprehension, and English Language & Comprehension.
- Section-B (100 Marks): Subject-concerned pedagogical methodology, inclusive child psychology, and special education teaching techniques.
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted per wrong answer. Minimum qualifying score is 40% for General/EWS, 35% for OBC (Delhi), 30% for SC/ST/PwBD.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: Is RCI (Rehabilitation Council of India) registration mandatory for Special Education Teachers?
A: Yes, candidates possessing Special Education qualifications must be registered with the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI).
Q2: Can CTET appearing candidates apply?
A: No, CTET passing certificate with valid marks is required on or before the closing date of application.
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