DSSSB DASS Grade 2 Tier 1 Syllabus Released (Post Code 804/26 & 90/09): Check Official Exam Pattern

Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) has officially published the syllabus and exam scheme for DSSSB DASS Grade 2 / Assistant Section Officer (ASO) recruitment. Candidates preparing for Post Code 804/26 and 90/09 can now check the complete structure of Tier 1 and Tier 2 written examinations to plan their study plan accordingly.

DSSSB DASS Grade 2 Tier 1 Syllabus 2026 & Exam pattern Overview

The selection process for DSSSB DASS Grade-2 comprises two major competitive phases: Tier-I and Tier-II. Tier-I serves strictly as a preliminary screening test to filter eligible candidates, while the final merit list is prepared exclusively based on the marks scored in Tier-II.

Parameter	Details
Recruiting Body	Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB)
Post Name	DASS Grade-2 / Assistant Section Officer (ASO)
Post Codes	804/26 & 90/09
Selection Stages	Tier-I (Screening Test) & Tier-II (Main CBT & Descriptive)
Final Merit Basis	Marks obtained in Tier-II Examination only
Negative Marking	0.25 marks deducted for each wrong objective response
Official Website	dsssb.delhi.gov.in

DSSSB DASS Grade 2 Selection Process 2026

The selection process for DASS Grade-2 / ASO recruitment includes:

Tier-I Screening Examination
Tier-II Main CBT
Descriptive Examination, wherever applicable
Final Merit List based on Tier-II performance

DSSSB DASS Grade 2 Exam Pattern 2026

The DSSSB DASS Grade 2 Tier 1 examination will consist of 200 objective-type questions carrying 200 marks. Candidates will get 2 hours to complete the paper. The questions will be divided equally among five subjects, with 40 questions and 40 marks assigned to each section.

Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.

Subject	Questions	Marks
General Awareness	40	40
General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability	40	40
Arithmetical & Numerical Ability	40	40
Hindi Language & Comprehension	40	40
English Language & Comprehension	40	40
Total	200	200

DSSSB DASS Grade 2 Tier 1 Syllabus

The DSSSB DASS Grade 2 Tier 1 examination covers five subjects: General Awareness, General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability, Arithmetical & Numerical Ability, Hindi Language & Comprehension, and English Language & Comprehension. Each section carries 40 marks, making the paper 200 marks in total.

Subject / Section	Detailed Topics & Scope
General Awareness	Knowledge of Current Events (National & International) History, Polity Constitution, Sports, Art & Culture Geography, Economics Everyday Science, Scientific Research National/International Organizations & Institutions
General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability	Verbal & Non-verbal reasoning Analogies, Similarities & Differences Space Visualization Problem Solving Analysis, Judgment, Decision Making, Visual Memory, Discrimination, Observation, Relationship Concepts, Arithmetical Reasoning, Figure Classification, Arithmetical Number Series
Arithmetical & Numerical Ability	Number Systems Simplification, Decimals, Fractions L.C.M., H.C.F. Ratio & Proportion, Percentage, Average, Profit & Loss, Discount, Simple & Compound Interest, Mensuration, Time & Work, Time & Distance Data Interpretation (Tables & Graphs)
Test of Hindi Language & Comprehension	Understanding and comprehension of the Hindi Language, Vocabulary, Grammar Sentence Structure Synonyms, Antonyms, and correct grammatical usage
Test of English Language & Comprehension	Understanding and comprehension of the English Language, Vocabulary, Grammar, Sentence Structure Synonyms, Antonyms, Spotting Errors, and correct usage
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DSSSB DASS Grade 2 Tier 1 Preparation Tips 2026

Candidates should follow a structured study plan to prepare effectively for the DSSSB DASS Grade 2 Tier 1 Exam. Since all five sections carry equal weightage, equal attention should be given to each subject.

Understand the syllabus: Go through the complete Tier 1 syllabus and identify important topics from each section.
Make a study schedule: Divide your preparation time among General Awareness, Reasoning, Numerical Ability, Hindi and English.
Focus on basics: Strengthen fundamental concepts in Maths, Reasoning, Hindi and English before moving to advanced questions.
Prepare Current Affairs: Read important national and international current affairs, along with static GK topics.
Practice regularly: Solve topic-wise and section-wise questions to improve accuracy and speed.
Attempt mock tests: Take regular full-length mock tests to become familiar with the 200-question exam pattern and manage time effectively.
Analyse mistakes: After every mock test, identify incorrect and skipped questions and revise the related concepts.
Revise frequently: Maintain short notes for formulas, vocabulary, grammar rules and important General Awareness facts for quick revision.
Improve time management: Practise solving questions within a fixed time so that you can attempt all sections efficiently during the exam.

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