Delhi Government to Recruit 5,346 New TGT Teachers — Big Boost for Quality Education

New Delhi, October 30, 2025:
In a major step toward strengthening Delhi’s school education system, the Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) has announced 5,346 vacancies for Trained Graduate Teachers (TGTs), Drawing Teachers, and Special Education Teachers under the Directorate of Education and NDMC.

The recruitment, released under Advertisement No. 06/2025, aims to ensure that students studying in classes 6 to 10 across government and municipal schools receive personalized guidance and high-quality teaching in every subject.

📅 Application Schedule

Online Application Start: 9th October 2025 (from 12:00 Noon)

Last Date to Apply: 7th November 2025 (till 11:59 PM)

Apply Online at: https://dsssbonline.nic.in

🎓 Educational Qualifications

For TGT Posts (All Subjects):

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant subject with minimum 50% marks,
or Master’s Degree in the concerned subject with 50% marks,
or 4-year Integrated Course (B.El.Ed./B.A.-B.Ed./B.Sc.-B.Ed.) from an NCTE-recognized institute.

B.Ed. or integrated B.Ed.–M.Ed. degree mandatory.

Must have qualified CTET Paper-II conducted by CBSE.

For Drawing Teachers:

5-year Diploma in Drawing/Painting/Sculpture/Graphic Art, or

Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree in Fine Arts with 2-year diploma.

Knowledge of Hindi up to 10th/12th preferred.

For Special Education Teacher (NDMC):

Graduate with B.Ed. (Special Education) or equivalent Diploma/PG Diploma in Special Education,

Must have passed CTET Paper-II.

💰 Pay Scale

₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400/- (Pay Level-7, Group B, Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial)
Teachers will be appointed under the 7th Central Pay Commission structure.

🎯 Age Criteria

Maximum Age: 30 years (as on 07 November 2025)

Relaxation:

SC/ST – 5 years

OBC – 3 years

PwBD – 10 years

Govt. servants, women & ex-servicemen – as per DSSSB norms

🧩 Selection Process

Recruitment will be done through a One-Tier Computer-Based Test (CBT) of 200 marks (duration: 2 hours).

Exam Structure:

Section A (100 Marks): General Awareness, Reasoning, Numerical Ability, Hindi & English Comprehension

Section B (100 Marks): Subject Knowledge + Teaching Methodology

Negative Marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer
Final merit will be prepared based on normalized scores of the written test.

💳 Application Fee

General/OBC/EWS: ₹100/-

Exempted: Women, SC, ST, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen candidates

🎯 Purpose and Significance

This recruitment initiative is part of the Delhi government’s ongoing mission to strengthen teaching standards and reduce the teacher-student ratio gap in public schools.
By inducting over 5,000 qualified educators across subjects, the Directorate of Education aims to create a more inclusive, skill-oriented, and student-focused learning environment.

The move also aligns with the government’s broader vision of providing personalized mentorship and ensuring every child in Delhi’s government schools can realize their full potential.

🔗 How to Apply

Interested candidates can apply online through the official DSSSB portal:
👉 https://dsssbonline.nic.in

Applications must be submitted between 9 October and 7 November 2025.

🏁 In Summary

The DSSSB TGT Recruitment 2025 is a golden opportunity for aspiring teachers to join Delhi’s vibrant education ecosystem. With competitive pay, transparent selection, and a strong focus on quality learning, this initiative marks another milestone in Delhi’s commitment to educational excellence.

Source: DSSSB Official Notification (Advt. No. 06/2025) | Govt. of NCT of Delhi | Directorate of Education