“The dream of becoming a Primary Teacher in Delhi is a powerful one, isn’t it? It’s about shaping young minds, fostering curiosity, and building futures. But before you step into the classroom, there’s the DSSSB PRT exam – a challenge that can feel daunting. I remember feeling overwhelmed by the sheer volume of information. That’s why I’m here to tell you: the single most effective tool in your arsenal isn’t just endless textbook reading, it’s strategically using DSSSB PRT Previous Year Question Papers.
📋 DSSSB PRT Exam Pattern Details
- Total Questions: 200 MCQs.
- Total Marks: 200 (1 mark per correct answer).
- Duration: 2 hours (120 minutes).
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer.
🧮 DSSSB PRT Section-Wise Structure
The paper is divided into two major parts:
| Section | Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section A | General Awareness | 20 | 20 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability | 20 | 20 | |
| Arithmetical & Numerical Ability | 20 | 20 | |
| Hindi Language & Comprehension | 20 | 20 | |
| English Language & Comprehension | 20 | 20 | |
| Section B | Subject-concerned (Teaching Methodology / Post-related) | 100 | 100 |
| Total | — | 200 | 200 |
DSSSB PRT Eligiblity
✅ Nationality
- Candidate must be a citizen of India.
- Reservation/age‐relaxation conditions apply to SC/ST/OBC/PwBD etc as per Delhi government norms.
🎓 Educational Qualification
For the post of Assistant Teacher (Primary) under DSSSB:
For the Directorate of Education, Govt. of NCT of Delhi:
One of the following:
- Senior Secondary (10+2) or equivalent with at least 50% marks and a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.) (or equivalent) from a recognized board/institution.
- Senior Secondary (10+2) or equivalent with at least 45% marks plus a 2-year D.El.Ed. in accordance with NCTE norms (for those qualified under older norms).
- Senior Secondary (10+2) with at least 50% marks + 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.).
- Graduation with 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education.
- Must have passed the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).
- Must have studied Hindi or Urdu or Punjabi or English as a subject at Secondary level.
For the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) variant:
- 12th pass (Senior Secondary) with at least 50% marks (relaxation of 5% for SC/ST).
- 2-year Diploma in Primary Education (or Certificate Course in ETE/JBT/DIET/B.El.Ed.) from a recognized institution.
- Must have passed Hindi as a subject in 10th class.
- Must have passed CTET.
⏳ Age Limit
- Maximum age generally: 30 years (for general/unreserved category).
- Age relaxation for various categories:
- SC/ST: +5 years
- OBC: +3 years
- PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disability): +10 years
- PwBD + SC/ST: +15 years
- PwBD + OBC: +13 years
🧮 DSSSB PRT Syllabus
- Total Questions: 200 MCQs.
- Total Marks: 200.
- Duration: 2 hours (120 minutes).
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
- The paper is divided into two parts:
- Section A: General Ability (5 sub‐sections)
- Section B: Subject-related (Teaching Methodology / Post concerned) – 100 questions.
📋 Section-Wise Syllabus
Here are the major sections and their topic coverage.
1. General Awareness
Topics include:
- Current events (national & international)
- Everyday science / general science developments
- History (Ancient, Medieval, Modern)
- Geography (India & World)
- Indian Economy, Five Year Plans, Budget basics
- Polity: Indian Constitution, Panchayati Raj, Governance
- Art & Culture, Sports & Awards
- National/International Organisations & their roles
2. General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability
Topics include:
- Analogies, Similarities & Differences
- Space visualization, Visual memory, Discrimination
- Observation, Relationship concepts
- Verbal and Figure Classification
- Arithmetical reasoning, Number series
- Problem solving, Decision making, Analysis & Judgment
3. Arithmetical & Numerical Ability
Key topics:
- Simplification, Decimals, Fractions
- L.C.M., H.C.F., Ratio & Proportion
- Percentage, Average, Profit & Loss, Discount
- Simple & Compound Interest
- Time & Work, Time & Distance, Speed
- Mensuration (area, volume, surface area)
- Data Interpretation: Tables & Graphs
4. English Language & Comprehension
Focus areas:
- Reading Comprehension
- Error spotting, Sentence Correction/Improvement
- One-word substitutions
- Synonyms & Antonyms
- Fill in the blanks, Spellings
- Idioms & Phrases, Verb-Tense, Voice, Subject-Verb Agreement
5. Hindi Language & Comprehension
Topics cover:
- Grammar: संज्ञा, सर्वनाम, विशेषण, क्रिया आदि
- वचन, लिंग, उपसर्ग एवं प्रत्यय
- वाक्य निर्माण (सरल, संयुक्त, मिश्रित)
- पर्यायवाची, विपरीतार्थक, अनेकार्थक शब्द
- मुहावरे एवं लोकोक्तियाँ, अलंकार, समास, सन्धि
6. Teaching Methodology / Subject Concerned (For PRT)
Because you’re applying for a Primary Teacher role, this section is very important (100 questions) and covers pedagogy, child development, educational laws/policies, etc. Topics include:
- Concept of Growth & Development: physical, mental, emotional
- Domains of Development: Cognitive, Social, Emotional
- Understanding Adolescence
- Role of Primary & Secondary Socialisation Agencies
- Learning Theories: Behaviourism, Cognitivism, Constructivism
- Factors Affecting Learning + their implications
- Planning & Organisation of Teaching-Learning
- Teaching–Learning Processes: Classroom observation, Feedback, Reflections, Dialogues
- Inclusive Education, Disability, Guidance & Counselling
- School Organisation & Leadership
- Key Education Policies: National Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020), Right of Children to Free & Compulsory Education Act, 2009 (RTE Act), etc.
- School Curriculum Principles: Perspective, Learning & Knowledge, Curricular Areas
💰 Pay Scale & Salary Structure
- The basic starting pay (entry‐level) for a PRT under DSSSB is about ₹ 35,400 per month.
- The pay level corresponds to Pay Level 6 under the 7th Pay Commission matrix (for many such teaching posts) which has a basic range of ₹ 35,400 to ₹ 1,12,400.
- On top of the basic pay, you get allowances such as Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA), etc. For example:
- HRA around 20-30% of basic pay (depending on city category).
- TA around ₹ 3,600 per month in many cases.
- DA on basic pay (and sometimes on TA) which may vary depending on govt. rates. Eg, some sources give DA ~55% of basic in Delhi context.
- After allowances and deductions, the in‐hand salary (take‐home) for a fresh entrant PRT is commonly estimated around ₹ 48,000 to ₹ 52,000 per month in Delhi.
- Gross pay (before deductions) may be ~₹ 59,000–60,000 or more for fresh PRTs.
🎁 Other Perks, Allowances & Benefits
Beyond just the salary, PRT posts under DSSSB carry a range of benefits. Key ones include:
- Housing/Accommodation / HRA: If you don’t have government accommodation, you get HRA (as noted above).
- Transport Allowance (TA): As mentioned, a fixed monthly allowance for commuting.
- Medical facilities: Eligibility for medical benefits, health scheme coverage (depending on govt. norms).
- Maternity leave: For female teachers, maternity benefits (such as paid leave) are provided according to service rules.
- Pension / Provident Fund / NPS: Teachers in such govt posts are covered under pension schemes (or National Pension System in many states) and usual govt retirement benefits.
- Paid leave / Leave Encashment: Standard paid leaves (annual leave, sick leave) plus provisions for leave encashment upon retirement/resignation (as per govt rules) may apply.
- Promotional scope and career growth: Starting as PRT, there is scope for promotions (to TGT, then PGT, etc) which leads to higher pay levels.
📌 DSSSB PRT – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. What is the DSSSB PRT post?
DSSSB PRT stands for Primary Teacher, responsible for teaching classes 1 to 5 in Delhi government schools.
2. What is the educational qualification for DSSSB PRT?
You must have:
- 12th (50% marks)
- D.El.Ed / JBT / ETE or B.El.Ed
- CTET Paper-I qualified
- Hindi/Urdu/Punjabi/English as a subject in 10th (as per department norms)
3. Is CTET mandatory for DSSSB PRT?
Yes. CTET Paper 1 is compulsory.
4. What is the age limit for DSSSB PRT?
- Maximum: 30 years
Relaxations: - OBC: +3 yrs
- SC/ST: +5 yrs
- PwD: +10 yrs
- Other categories as per Delhi Govt norms.
5. What is the salary of DSSSB PRT?
- Basic Pay: ₹35,400 (Level 6)
- Gross Salary: ₹58,000–₹60,000
- In-hand Salary: ₹48,000–₹52,000 (approx.)