The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) has announced an exciting opportunity for qualified educators! If you have a passion for teaching and hold a relevant post-graduate degree, this is your chance to contribute to the educational system in Delhi. DSSSB invites applications for the recruitment of Post Graduate Teachers (PGT) across several subjects for the academic year 2024.
Below, we provide all the important details about the vacancies, application process, eligibility criteria, and other essential information.
Important Dates
- Opening Date for Applications: 16th January 2025 (from 12:00 Noon)
- Closing Date for Applications: 14th February 2025 (till 11:59 PM)
Application Fee
- General Category: ₹100
- Exemptions: Women candidates, SC/ST, PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities), and Ex-servicemen are exempt from paying the application fee.
The application fee must be paid online via the SBI e-pay gateway. Other modes of payment will not be accepted, and applications without the correct payment will be rejected.
Vacancy Details
DSSSB has announced 432 vacancies for the position of Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) across various subjects. The available subjects and the number of vacancies for each are as follows:
- PGT Hindi (Male/Female) – 91 vacancies
- PGT Mathematics (Male/Female) – 31 vacancies
- PGT Physics (Male/Female) – 5 vacancies
- PGT Chemistry (Male/Female) – 7 vacancies
- PGT Biology (Male/Female) – 13 vacancies
- PGT Economics (Male/Female) – 82 vacancies
- PGT Commerce (Male/Female) – 37 vacancies
- PGT History (Male/Female) – 61 vacancies
- PGT Geography (Male/Female) – 23 vacancies
- PGT Political Science (Male/Female) – 78 vacancies
- PGT Sociology (Male/Female) – 5 vacancies
The highest number of vacancies are in PGT Economics (82) and PGT History (61), with other subjects having varied vacancy numbers.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualifications:
To be eligible for the position of PGT, candidates must meet the following educational requirements:
- Post Graduate Degree in the relevant subject from a recognized university.
- A B.Ed. degree (or equivalent) from a recognized institution is mandatory. Candidates with B.A. B.Ed., B.Sc. B.Ed., or M.Ed. are also eligible.
Age Limit:
The maximum age limit for candidates in the general category is 36 years as of 14th February 2025. Age relaxations are applicable as follows:
- SC/ST candidates: 5 years
- OBC candidates: 3 years
- PwBD + UR/EWS candidates: 10 years
- PwBD + SC/ST candidates: 15 years
- PwBD + OBC candidates: 13 years
- Departmental candidates: Up to 5 years for Group ‘B’ posts
- Ex-servicemen: Military service period plus 3 years (maximum up to 55 years)
Other Requirements:
- Citizenship: Candidates must be citizens of India.
- Experience: While the advertisement does not specify prior teaching experience, candidates must meet the education and age criteria.
Pay Scale
The position of Post Graduate Teacher comes with a Pay Level 8 under the pay matrix, offering a salary range of ₹47,600 to ₹1,51,100. In addition to the basic pay, the selected candidates will also receive other allowances and benefits as per the government’s regulations.
This role is in Group ‘B’, which means that it is a Non-Ministerial, Non-Gazetted position.
Application Process
The application process for DSSSB PGT recruitment is completely online. Interested candidates should follow these steps to submit their application:
- Register Online: Begin by registering on the official DSSSB website, providing basic personal details such as your name, email ID, and phone number.
- Complete the Application Form: After registration, log in to your account and fill out the application form. Ensure you enter accurate details regarding your educational qualifications, personal information, and subject of interest.
- Upload Documents: You will be asked to upload scanned copies of essential documents such as your educational certificates, identity proof, photograph, and signature.
- Payment of Application Fee: Pay the application fee through the SBI e-pay portal. Ensure that you follow the payment guidelines as described in the official notification.
Please note that incomplete applications or those without the appropriate fee payment will not be accepted.
Selection Process
The selection of candidates for the Post Graduate Teacher positions will be done through a multi-stage process:
- Written Examination: The first stage involves a written examination that will test candidates’ knowledge in their respective subjects.
- Document Verification & Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification. Depending on the department’s requirements, an interview may also be conducted.
The written examination will assess candidates’ proficiency in the subject as well as their teaching skills. The exact date of the examination will be notified after the closing date for applications.
