All articlesState PSC 11 min read Updated 2026-10-25 Complete DSSSB preparation guide covering Tier-1, Tier-2 pattern, post-wise strategy, and Delhi-specific GK for all DSSSB posts.
DSSSB Exam Overview
- DSSSB recruits for Delhi Government departments: LDC, Patwari, Teacher (PRT/TGT/PGT), JE, Pharmacist, etc.
- Tier-1 (CBT): 200 Qs, 200 marks, 2 hours. Common for all Group C posts.
- Tier-2: Descriptive/Skill Test (for specific posts like Teacher, Stenographer).
- Pattern: GK (50), Reasoning (50), Math (50), English/Hindi (50). Equal weightage.
- No interview for Group C posts. Merit based on written exam marks only.
Delhi-Specific GK (10-15 Marks)
- Delhi History: Prithviraj Chauhan, Tughlaq dynasty, Mughal era, 1857 revolt in Delhi.
- Delhi Geography: Yamuna river, Ridge area, Delhi NCR districts, climate.
- Delhi Administration: LG powers, MCD structure, Delhi Police (under Centre, not state).
- Delhi Art & Culture: Qutub Minar, Red Fort, Humayun Tomb, Jantar Mantar, India Gate.
- Delhi Current Affairs: Government schemes, metro expansion, pollution measures, Smart City projects.
Post-Wise Preparation
- LDC/UDC: Focus on Reasoning + Math. GK moderate level. Typing test after CBT.
- Patwari: Revenue/land records knowledge + computer proficiency. Math + Reasoning heavy.
- PRT Teacher: Child Development & Pedagogy extra paper. NCERT content. B.Ed mandatory.
- TGT/PGT: Subject knowledge (60 Qs) + General section (140 Qs). B.Ed + PG for PGT.
- JE (Civil/Electrical): Technical paper (100 Qs) + General (100 Qs). Diploma/B.Tech.
Book Recommendations & Resources
- Reasoning: R.S. Aggarwal "A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning".
- Math: Rakesh Yadav "7300+ Objective Arithmetic" — DSSSB level.
- GK: Lucent GK + Delhi-specific GK from Kiran Prakashan.
- English: SP Bakshi "Objective General English" — basics to advanced.
- Previous papers: Solve last 5 years DSSSB papers — questions repeat themes.
- Mock tests: Practice 30+ mock tests before exam. Testbook/Adda247 recommended.