DSSSB Eligibility Criteria 2021: Check Age Limit & Educational Qualification

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DSSSB Eligibility Criteria 2021: DSSSB has released a notification regarding the recruitment of 12719 teaching vacancies. The application process had started on 25th April & it will be concluded on 24th June. All the candidates have started preparing for the DSSSB TGT-PGT recruitment exam. total of 7236 vacancies will be recruited through this recruitment process out of which 12000+ vacancies are for TGT Trained Graduate Teacher, 554 vacancies are for Assistant Teacher Primary, Assistant Teacher Nursery, 278 are for Junior Secretarial Assistant LDC, 50 are for Counselor Posts, 12 are for Head Clerk and 10 are for Patwari. Here we are sharing the detailed DSSSB eligibility criteria which is essential to fulfill before applying for DSSSB Teachers posts. The Eligibility Criteria include educational qualification, age limit, and qualifying marks lets have a look!!

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DSSSB Eligibility 2021 For TGT

Post	Educational Qualification
TGT Hindi	(i) B.A. (Honours) in one of the Modern Indian Language (MIL) concerned or B.A. with MIL concerned as one of the elective subjects from a recognized university having 45% marks in aggregate with one additional language or one school subject* at degree level. OR Equivalent oriental degree in MIL concerned from a recognized university having 45% marks in aggregate. OR (For appointment as Hindi Teachers only) Sahitya Rattan of Hindi Sahitya Sammelan Prayag having secure at least 45% marks in aggregate with English in Matriculation
TGT Natural Science	“A Bachelor’s Degree (Honours/Pass) or equivalent from a recognized University having secured 45 % marks in aggregate, in two school subjects of which at least one out of the following should have been at the elective level : English Mathematics Natural / Physical Science Social Science Note : – Main subjects for (i) TGT (Natural Science/ Phy. Science) shall be Physics, Chemistry Biology, Botany and Zoology (ii) Social Science : – History / Political Science/ Economics / Business Studies / Sociology/ Geography/ Psychology.
TGT Maths	“A Bachelor’s Degree (Honours/Pass) or equivalent from a recognized University having secured 45 % marks in aggregate, in two school subjects of which at least one out of the following should have been at the elective level : English Mathematics Natural / Physical Science Social Science Degree/Diploma in Training Education. Working knowledge of Hindi* Should have qualified CTET from CBSE.
TGT Social Science	“A Bachelor’s Degree (Honours/Pass) or equivalent from a recognized University having secured 45 % marks in aggregate, in two school subjects of which at least one out of the following should have been at the elective level : – English Mathematics Natural / Physical Science Social Science Main subjects for will be History / Political Science/ Economics / Business Studies / Sociology/ Geography/ Psychology. Degree/Diploma in Training Education. Working knowledge of Hindi Should have qualified CTET from CBSE.
TGT Bengali	(i) B.A. (Honours) in one of the Modern Indian Language (MIL) concerned or B.A. with MIL concerned as one of the elective subjects from a recognized university having 45 % marks in aggregate with one additional language or one school subject at degree level. OR An equivalent oriental degree in MIL concerned from a recognized university having 45 % marks in aggregate. OR (For appointment as Hindi Teachers only) Sahitya Rattan of Hindi Sahitya Sammelan Prayag having secure at least 45 % marks in aggregate with English in Matriculation Provided further that the requirement as to the minimum of 45 % marks in the aggregate shall be Relaxable in the case of (a) candidates who possess a post Graduate Qualification in MIL concerned from a recognized university (b) candidates belonging to SC/ST (c) Physically handicapped candidates. (ii) Degree/Diploma in teaching (iii) Knowledge of Hindi is essential.** (iv) Should have qualified CTET from CBSE.

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DSSSB Eligibility 2021 For Nursery

Post	Eligibility Criteria
Nursery	Senior Secondary School (Class Twelve) certificate or Intermediate or its equivalent with at least 45 % marks from a recognized Board/university. Diploma/Certificate in Nursery Teacher Education programme of a duration of not less than two years or B.Ed. (Nursery) from a recognized institute. Must have passed Hindi at the Secondary Level.

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DSSSB Eligibility 2021 For Assistant Teacher [Primary-DOE]

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Eligibility Criteria

Assistant Teacher Primary [DOE]

Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with atleast 50 % marks and 2 – years Diploma in elementary education (by whatever name known) from a recognized Board. OR

Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with atleast 45 % marks and 2 – years Diploma in elementary education (by whatever name known) in accordance with the NCTE (Recognition Norms and Procedure) regulations – 2002. OR

Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with atleast 50 % marks and 4 – years Bachelor of elementary education (B.El.Ed). OR

Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with atleast 50 % marks and 2 – years Diploma in Education (special education) from a recognized Board. OR

Graduation and 2 – years Diploma in elementary education (by whatever name known) from a recognized Board.

Pass in the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).
Must have passed Hindi or Urdu or Punjabi or English as a subject at Secondary Level.

Note : – Relaxation up to 5 % in the qualifying marks in Academic qualification) shall be allowed to the candidates belonging to reserved categories such as SC/ST/OBC/PH.

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DSSSB Eligibility 2021 For Assistant Teacher [Primary-MCD]

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Eligibility Criteria

Assistant Teacher Primary [MCD]

12^th Pass with 50 % Marks (5 % relaxation in case of SC/ST) from a recognized Board.
2 years Diploma in primary education certificate course in ETE/JBT/DIET/B.El.Ed. from a recognized institution.
Must have passed Hindi as a subject in 10 class.
The candidate should have passed in Central Teacher Eligibility Test, to be conducted by the appropriate Govt. in accordance with the guidelines framed by the NCTE for the purpose.

Desirable : – Computer Knowledge.

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DSSSB Eligibility 2021 For PGT, TGT Post

S.No	Name of the Post	Eligibility Criteria	Desirable Qualifications
1	PGT Biology PGT Chemistry PGT Commerce PGT English PGT History PGT Maths PGT Physics PGT Geography PGT Punjabi PGT Sociology PGT Economics PGT Political Science PGT Agriculture PGT Urdu	· Master’s Degree in the subject concerned from any recognized University. · Degree / Diploma in training /Education. In this case relaxation can be given: I. Having obtained Ph.D Degree in the subject concerned from a recognized university/Institution. OR II. Having obtained First Division in Higher Secondary, Degree and Post Graduate Examination with the Mandatory condition that the candidate will acquire the B.Ed. / B.T. qualification within a period not exceeding three years from the date of his joining the service.	3 years experience of teaching in a College /Higher Secondary School/ High School in the subject concerned.
2	PGT Sanskrit PGT Hindi	· Master’s Degree (or its equivalent oriental degree in case of PGT Sanskrit/Hindi) in the subject concerned from any recognized University. · Degree / Diploma in training /Education. In this case relaxation can be given: I. Having obtained Ph.D Degree in the subject concerned from a recognized university/Institution. OR II. Having obtained First Division in Higher Secondary, Degree and Post Graduate Examination with the Mandatory condition that the candidate will acquire the B.Ed. / B.T. qualification within a period not exceeding three years from the date of his joining the service.
3	PGT Graphics	· Bachelor in Fine Art (with Graphics Specialization); OR · Higher Secondary*/Intermediate/Sr. School Certificate Examination with minimum 5 years (full time) diploma in Painting/Commercial Art with graphics as one of the subject.
4	PGT Computer Science	· B.E. or B.Tech (Computer Science/IT) plus Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications or B or C Level Diploma from DOEACC, Ministry of Communications and IT plus One Year Teaching Experience. OR · M.Sc. (Computer Science)/MCA plus One Year Teaching Experience. OR · Master of Engineering or M.Tech (Computer Science/IT).
5	PGT Physical Education	· Bachelor of Physical Education (B.P.Ed.) OR · Bachelor of Physical Education (BPE) OR · Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Health and Physical Education and Degree in Sports at least 55% marks as per national council for Teacher Education (Recognition norms and procedure) Regulations 2009. OR · At least 50% marks in the B.P.Ed. Degree/B.P.Ed. (Integrated) four years professional degree in accordance with the national council for Teacher Education (recognition norms and procedure) regulations 2007 notified on 10th December 2007 OR · B.P.Ed. with at least 55% marks OR B.P.E. Course (or its equivalent) of three years duration with at least 50% marks in accordance with the national council for Teacher Education (Form of application for recognition the time limit of submission of applicant. Determination of norms and standards for recognition of Teacher Education Programs and permission to start new course OR training) Regulations, 2002 notified on 13th November 2002 AND · M.P.Ed. of at least two years duration from any national council for Teacher Education recognized institution.
6	PGT Home Science	· M.Sc. (Home Science) from a recognized University. OR · B.Sc. (Home Science) B.Ed. from a recognized University provided the teacher has satisfactorily pursued a condensed course in Home Science through three consecutive summer institutes or through one year evening course.
7	PGT Engineering Drawing	Any one of the following: · Master Degree in Drawing & Painting with a recognized diploma/certificate of minimum one year duration provided the person has studied Geometrical /Mechanical Drawing in his course. · Graduate in Engineering (Preferably Mechanical) from a recognized University or Institute established by law or equivalent degree. · Graduate in Architecture from a recognized University or Institute established by law provided he had offered Geometrical and Mechanical Drawing as one of the Subjects in Higher Secondary for equivalent course. · B.Tech. Education Degree from Regional College of Education. · Graduate form a recognized University with one of the following possessing Drawing Teacher Diploma/Certificate provided he has studied Geometrical and Mechanical Drawing in the graduation and/or Drawing Teacher Diploma/Certificate. (a) Three years full time Diploma Course (or five years part time of the Art Department of the erstwhile Delhi Polytechnic) provided he had taken up the refresher course in the Delhi Polytechnic, Delhi. (b) Four years Art Master’s Course from the Govt. School of Arts, Chandigarh, Punjab. (c) Holder of Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (3 years course) from any state Board or Technical Education.
8	PGT Fine Arts	Any one of the following:- · Bachelor in Fine Art or, · Higher Secondary*/Intermediate/Sr. School Certificate Exam with minimum 5 year (Full Time) diploma in Fine Art/Painting/Drawing & Painting from a recognized Institute/University. · Graduate with Drawing & Painting as one of the subjects with minimum 4 years (Full Time) diploma from a recognized Institute/University. · Master Degree in Fine Art/Drawing & Painting with a minimum of 2 years (Full Time) diploma from a recognized Institute/University.
9	PGT Music	· MA (Music) or M (Music) of any recognized University. OR · Sangeet Alankar (MMusic) from All India Gandharva Mahavidyalaya Mandal Bombay – 8 years OR · Sangeet Kovid (MMusic) Indira Kala Sangeet Vishwavidyalaya, Kheragarh – 8 years OR Sangeet Praveen (MMusic) the Prayag Sangeet Samiti, Allahabad – 8 years. OR · Sangeet Nipun (MMusic) the Bhatkhande Sangeet Vidyapeeth, Lucknow – 7 years. OR · Any degree which may be considered recognized by the body constituted by the University concerned.
10	Educational and Vocational Guidance Counselor	· Master’s Degree in Psychology from a recognized University or institution. · Diploma in guidance & counseling from a recognized University or Institution.	One year Experience in Guidance and Counseling in a Central or State or UT Government Institution/ Public Sector Undertaking.
11	Physical Education Teacher	Graduate with Bachelor’s of Physical Education (B.P.Ed.) or its equivalent
12	Domestic Science Teacher	· Bachelor’s Degree in Domestic Science/Home Science from a recognized University/Institute and · Bachelor’s in Education with Domestic Science/Home Science as a Teaching Subject	Must have passed Hindi as a Subject at Secondary level.
13	Music Teacher	· B.A. Degree with Music as one of the subject from a recognized university.OR · Higher secondary with any one of the following:- 1. Sangeet Visharad Examination of the Gandharava Mahavidyalaya Mandal, Bombay 2. Sangeet vid examination of the Indira Kala Sangeet Vishwavidyalaya Khairabad (M.P.) 3. The Sangeet Prabhakar Examination of the Prayag Sangeet Samiti (Academy of Music), Allahabad. 4. Sangeet Visharad Examination of Bhatkhande Sangeet vidyapeeth, Lucknow (Previously, Morris College of Hindustani Music, Lucknow). 5. Final examination of the Madhya Sangeet Mahavidyalaya Lashkar, Gwalior. 6. Highest examination of Baroda State School of Music. 7. The final examination of Shankar Gandharava Vidyalaya, Gwalior. 8. Sangeet Ratan diploma awarded by the Director, Department of Education, M.P. (OR the new Diploma /Degree awarded by the concerned agencies/institutions in lieu thereof)
14	Drawing Teacher	· Five years Diploma in Drawing/Painting/Sculpture/Graphic Art from a university/institute recognized by the Govt. of India. OR · Master’s Degree in Drawing and Painting/Fine Art from a recognized university. OR · Bachelor’s Degree in Drawing/Painting/Fine Art plus two years full time Diploma in Painting/Fine Art from a recognized university/institution.	Must have passed Hindi as a Subject at Secondary / Senior Secondary level.
15	TGT Computer Science	· Bachelor degree in Computer Application (BCA) from a Recognized University. OR · Graduation in Computer Science from a recognized university. OR · BE/B.Tech (Computer Science/Information Technology) from a recognized university OR · Graduation in any subject and ‘A’ level course from DOEACC
16	Librarian	· Degree from a recognized University or Equivalent. · Bachelor Degree or equivalent Diploma in Library Science from a recognized University/Institute or Equivalent. · Experience of Two Years in Library/Computerization of a Library or · One year Certificate in Computer Application from a recognized institute or equivalent.
17	TGT Special Education Teacher	· Graduate with B.Ed (Special Education) or B.Ed. with a two years Diploma in Special Education or Post Graduate Professional Diploma in Special Education. OR · Any other equivalent qualification approved by Rehabilitation Council of India. · Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) conducted by the CBSE
	Special Education (Primary)	(i) Senior Secondary School Certificate (12th Class or its equivalent from a recognized Board / Institute (ii) 2 years Diploma programme in Special Education recognized by the Rehabilitation Council of India ln any category Of Disability or any other equivalent qualification approved by the Rehabilitation Council of India.(iii) Pass in Central Teacher Eligibility Test conducted bv Central Board of Secondarv Education.

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DSSSB 2021: Important Note

For Guest/Contract teachers:- Relaxation in upper age as a one time measure up to the actual time spent as a contractual employee of the same department, subject to a maximum of 5 years provided they have worked for at least 120 working days in that particular year.

For Teaching in University:- 05 years of age relaxation to “those who are Teaching in University” may be given which is at par with the age relaxation given to Govt. Servant for posts that are in the same line or allied cadres.

DSSSB Age Limit 2021 For PGT, TGT, & Nursery Post

The age limit for the post of DSSSB TGT, PRT & Nursery has been mentioned below in the table.

Sr. No.	Posts	Maximum Age Limit
1	TGT Teacher	32 years
2	PGT Teacher	36 years
3	PRT and Nursery Teacher	30 years

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DSSSB Age Relaxation 2021

The age relaxation criteria differ category wise. The below-mentioned age relaxation is the same for the male and female candidates of the respective categories.

Category	Age Relaxation
SC/ST	05 years
OBC	03 years
PWD	10 years
PwD + SC/ST	15 years
PwD + OBC	13 year

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DSSSB 2021: FAQ

Q. What is the minimum qualifying marks for written examination?

Ans. In DSSSB minimum qualifying marks for one Tier/Two Tier written examination (Objective/Descriptive Type) is as under:

General : 40%
OBC (Delhi) : 35%
SC/ST/PH (PwD) : 30%
Ex-servicemen will be given 5% relaxation in their respective categories subject to a minimum of 30%.

Q. Is the exam Bilingual?

Ans. Yes, the Examination questions will be bilingual (Hindi & English) except for the Language papers which would be in the language concerned only.

Q. Is there a criterion for negative marking?

Ans. Yes, there is negative marking of 0.25 mark for every wrong answer.

Q. What is the Final Selection / Merit?

Ans. Tier I exam to be used for shortlisting only. Selection will be made on the basis of the final cut off list to be prepared on the basis of written examination.

Q. Is there any relaxation for For Teaching in University?

Ans. 05 years of age relaxation to “those who are Teaching in University” may be given which is at par with the age relaxation given to Govt. Servant for posts that are in the same line or allied cadres.

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Q. What is the minimum eligibility criteria for Assistant Teacher Primary [MCD]?

Ans. The minimum eligibility criteria for Assistant Teacher Primary [MCD] has been given below :

12^th Pass with 50 % Marks (5 % relaxation in case of SC/ST) from a recognized Board.
2 years Diploma in primary education certificate course in ETE/JBT/DIET/B.El.Ed. from a recognized institution.
Must have passed Hindi as a subject in 10 class.
The candidate should have passed in Central Teacher Eligibility Test, to be conducted by the appropriate Govt. in accordance with the guidelines framed by the NCTE for the purpose.