Is CTET mandatory for DSSSB PRT 2025?

Yes, passing CTET (Primary level) is compulsory.

DSSSB PRT Recruitment 2025: Assistant Teacher (Primary) — Apply Online, Eligibility, Syllabus

DSSSB PRT Recruitment 2025 — Complete Guide for Assistant Teacher (Primary)

Q: When can I apply for DSSSB PRT 2025?

The online application window is open from 17 September 2025 to 16 October 2025 (till 11:59 PM).

Q: How many vacancies are there?

There are a total of 1180 vacancies (DoE + NDMC).

Q: What is the exam pattern?

One Tier (Technical/Teaching) exam: 200 MCQs, 200 marks, 2 hours; Section A: General Studies & Languages, Section B: Teaching Methodology.

Q: What is the application fee?

₹100. Exempted for women/SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-servicemen categories.

Important: As per DSSSB Advertisement No. 05/2025, online applications will be accepted from 17 September 2025 to 16 October 2025. Official portal: dsssbonline.nic.in.

Quick Facts

Post	Assistant Teacher (Primary)
Total Vacancies	1180 (DoE + NDMC)
Application Dates	17/09/2025 – 16/10/2025
Age Limit	Maximum 30 years (age relaxation as per rules)
Exam Pattern	One Tier (Technical/Teaching) — 200 MCQs, 200 Marks, 2 Hours
Application Fee	₹100 (Exemptions for reserved categories)

DSSSB PRT Recruitment 2025

Eligibility

Senior Secondary (12th) with at least 50% (45% in some cases) + 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.) OR 4-year B.El.Ed. OR Graduation with D.El.Ed.
CTET (Central Teacher Eligibility Test) — Primary Level is mandatory.
Candidate must have studied Hindi/Urdu/Punjabi/English as one of the languages.

Vacancy Break-up

Total 1180 posts: 1055 in Directorate of Education (DoE) and 125 in NDMC.

Exam Pattern & Syllabus

One Tier (Technical/Teaching) exam — 200 MCQs, 200 marks, 2 hours.
Section A: General Awareness, Reasoning, Arithmetic, English, Hindi (100 questions).
Section B: Teaching Methodology / NCTE curriculum (100 questions).
Negative marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
Minimum Qualifying Marks: UR/EWS 40%, OBC 35%, SC/ST/PwBD 30%.

How to Apply

Register on DSSSB OARS Portal.
Fill the form, upload documents and submit.
Pay the fee of ₹100 via SBI e-pay (exemptions available).
Keep a printout of the submitted application form.

Important Instructions

Only one registration per candidate — multiple registrations may lead to cancellation.
No corrections allowed after submission — verify carefully before final submit.
Upload clear photograph and signature — blurred images may lead to rejection.
Electronic devices like mobile/camera are prohibited at exam centers.

Preparation Tips

Focus more on Section B (Teaching Methodology) as it is subject-specific.
Practice previous year papers and mock tests.
Avoid random guessing due to negative marking.
Time management is crucial — practice 2-hour mocks regularly.

Documents Checklist

Educational Certificates (10th, 12th, Graduation, D.El.Ed./B.El.Ed.)
CTET Certificate
Category Certificate (OBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwBD, if applicable)
ID Proof (Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, Voter ID)

FAQs

Q1: When can I apply for DSSSB PRT 2025?

Ans: From 17 September 2025 to 16 October 2025.

Q2: How many vacancies are there?

Ans: A total of 1180 (DoE + NDMC).

Q3: Is CTET mandatory?

Ans: Yes, CTET (Primary level) is compulsory.

Q4: What is the exam pattern?

Ans: 200 questions, 200 marks, 2 hours; Section A (General) and Section B (Teaching Methodology).

Q5: What is the application fee?

Ans: ₹100 (Exempted for Women/SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-servicemen).

Apply Now: https://dsssbonline.nic.in

Disclaimer: This post is based on DSSSB official notification Advt. No. 05/2025. Candidates must refer to the official advertisement for detailed rules and final confirmation.

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