DSSSB eligibility is an essential factor that every candidate must check before applying for the exam. The concerned authority shares TGT, PRT & PGT eligibility in the official notification. Candidates must check the DSSSB Eligibility 2023 for the post they want to apply for to be ready with the required documents.
Only such candidates will be allowed to appear for the exam who fulfill the DSSSB eligibility criteria. Candidates who want to apply for Trained Graduate Teacher should check DSSSB TGT Eligibility. On the other hand, to apply for PRT and PGT posts, candidates should look into the DSSSB PRT eligibility and DSSSB PGT eligibility respectively.
DSSSB eligibility varies for TGT, PGT, and PRT. The eligibility criteria for DSSSB TGT PRT PGT recruitment include various parameters such as educational qualification, age limit, nationality, etc. Candidates must check these parameters cautiously in the DSSSB eligibility criteria 2023. Any candidate who fails to fulfill any of the conditions prescribed in DSSSB TGT PRT PGT Eligibility will be debarred from the recruitment process. All the necessary details related to eligibility criteria are given below.
There are various subjects under the Trained Graduate Teacher post for which suitable candidates are recruited. DSSSB TGT Eligibility Criteria differs for each subject. Therefore, candidates should check the eligibility criteria according to their subject and fill out the DSSSB application form.
Post | DSSSB Eligibility for TGT |
DSSSB TGT Hindi Eligibility | - 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 is concerned with a recognized university having 45% marks in aggregate. OR - Sahitya Rattan of Hindi Sahitya Sammelan Prayag has secured at least 45% marks in aggregate with English in Matriculation. - Degree/Diploma in teaching - Knowledge of Hindi is essential - Should have qualified CTET Note: The candidate should have studied the subject concerned for at least 2 years during the Graduation course. The elective word may also include the main subject as practiced in different Universities. |
DSSSB TGT Natural Science Eligibility | - A Bachelor's Degree (Honours/Pass) or equivalent from a recognized University 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:- Note: Main Subjects for TGT(Natural Science/Phy. Science) shall be Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Botany, and Zoology. - Degree/Diploma in Training Education - Working knowledge of Hindi - Should have qualified CTET |
DSSSB TGT Mathematics Eligibility | - A Bachelor's Degree (Honours/Pass) or equivalent from a recognized University 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:- - Degree/Diploma in Training Education - Working knowledge of Hindi - Should have qualified CTET |
DSSSB TGT Social Science Eligibility | - A Bachelor's Degree (Honours/Pass) or equivalent from a recognized University 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:- Note: Main Subjects for TGT (Social Science) shall be History/Political Science/ Economics/ Business Studies/ Sociology/ Geography/ Psychology. - Degree/Diploma in Training Education - Working knowledge of Hindi - Should have qualified CTET |
DSSSB TGT Eligibility for Bengali | 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 Sahitya Rattan of Hindi Sahitya Sammelan Prayag having secured at least 45% marks in aggregate with English in Matriculation. - Degree/Diploma in Training Education - Working knowledge of Hindi - Should have qualified CTET Note: The candidate should have studied the subject concerned for at least 2 years during the Graduation course. The elective word may also include the main subject as practiced in different Universities. |
DSSSB TGT English Eligibility | - A Bachelor's Degree (Honours/Pass) or equivalent from a recognized University 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:- - Degree/Diploma in Training Education - Working knowledge of Hindi - Should have qualified CTET |
DSSSB TGT Urdu Eligibility | - 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 - Sahitya Rattan of Hindi Sahitya Sammelan Prayag having secured at least 45% marks in aggregate with English in Matriculation. - Degree/Diploma in Training Education - Working knowledge of Hindi - Should have qualified CTET Note: The candidate should have studied the subject concerned as mentioned in the RR for at least 2 years during the Graduation course. The elective word may also include the main subject as practiced in different Universities. |
DSSSB TGT Sanskrit Eligibility | - 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 - Sahitya Rattan of Hindi Sahitya Sammelan Prayag has secured at least 45% marks in aggregate with English in Matriculation. (ii)Degree/Diploma in teaching (iii) Knowledge of Hindi is essential (iv)Should have qualified CTET Note: The candidate should have studied the subject concerned as mentioned in the RR for at least 2 years during the Graduation course. The elective word may also include the main subject as practiced in different Universities. |
DSSSB TGT Eligibility for Punjabi | - 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 - Sahitya Rattan of Hindi Sahitya Sammelan Prayag having secured at least 45% marks in aggregate with English in Matriculation. - Degree/Diploma in Training Education - Working knowledge of Hindi - Should have qualified CTET Note: The candidate should have studied the subject concerned as mentioned in the RR for at least 2 years during the Graduation course. The elective word may also include the main subject as practiced in different Universities. |
DSSSB TGT Computer Science Eligibility | - Bachelor's degree in Computer Application (BCA) from a Recognized University. OR - Graduation in Computer Science from a recognized university. (Provided that the Computer science subject must be studied in all years as the main subject) OR - BE/B.Tech (Computer Science/Information Technology) from a recognized university OR Graduation in any subject and ‘A’ level course from DOEACC Ministry of Information Communication and Technology Govt. of India. |
DSSSB TGT Special Education Eligibility | - 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 the Rehabilitation Council of India. - Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) conducted by the CBSE. |
Primary teachers are employed to teach students from classes 1 to 5. To apply for the exam category, candidates need not have any specialization in any subject as in TGT and PGT. Hence candidates who fulfill the following conditions prescribed for the DSSSB PRT Eligibility are eligible.
Note: Candidates from reserved categories, such as SC/ST/OBC/PH, will be allowed a 5% reduction in qualifying marks (in Academic qualification).
Like TGT, candidates who want to apply for the Post Graduate Teacher posts must have a degree in the subject for which they want to apply. The DSSSB PGT eligibility for various subjects is presented in the table below.
Post | Educational Qualification |
| Biology, Chemistry, Commerce, English, History, Maths, Physics, Sanskrit, Geography, Punjabi, Sociology, Economics, Hindi, Political Science, Agriculture, and Urdu | - Master’s Degree in the subject concerned from any recognized University. - Degree / Diploma in training /Education. Note: If you don't have a Degree / Diploma in training /Education - Having obtained a PhD Degree in the subject concerned from a recognized University/Institution. OR - 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. |
DSSB PGT Eligibility for 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 of Teaching Experience. OR - Master of Engineering or M.Tech (Computer Science/IT). |
DSSSB PGT Eligibility for Graphics | - Bachelor in Fine Art (with Graphics Specialization) OR - Higher Secondary/Intermediate/Sr. School Certificate Examination with a minimum of 5 years (full time) Diploma in Painting/Commercial Art with graphics as one of the subjects. |
DSSSB PGT Physical Education Eligibility | - 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 of a 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 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. |
DSSSB PGT Eligibility for 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. |
DSSSB PGT Engineering Drawing Eligibility | - 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. OR - Graduate in Engineering (Preferably Mechanical) from a recognized University or Institute established by law or equivalent degree. OR - 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 the equivalent course. - B.Tech. Education Degree from Regional College of Education. - Graduate from 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. - 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. - Four years of Art Master’s Course from the Govt. School of Arts, Chandigarh, Punjab. - Holder of Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (3 years course) from any state Board or Technical Education. |
DSSSB PGT Fine Arts Eligibility | - Bachelor in Fine Art. OR - Higher Secondary/Intermediate/Sr. School Certificate Exam with a 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 a minimum of 4 years (Full Time) diploma from a recognized 13 Institute/University. - Master Degree in Fine Art/Drawing & Painting with a minimum of 2 years (Full Time) diploma from a recognized Institute/University |
DSSSB PGT Music Eligibility | - 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. For the teachers recruited before 31 March 1974. Class-II I. Higher Secondary with any of the following: - - Sangeet Visharad Examination of the Gandharva Mahavidyalaya Mandal, Bombay. - Sangeet Vid Examination of the Indira Kala Sangeet Vishwavidyalaya Kehragarh (M.P.) - The Sangeet Prabhakar Examination of the Prayag Sangeet Samiti (Academy of Music) Allahabad. - Sangeet Visharad Examination of Bhatkhande Sangeet Vidyapeeth, Lucknow (Previously Morris College of Hindustani Music, Lucknow). - Final Examination of the Madhava Sangeet Mahavidyalaya, Lashkar, Gwalior. - Highest Examination of Baroda State School of Music. - The final Examination of Shankar Gandharva Vidyalaya, 15 Gwalior. - Sangeet Ratna Diploma awarded by the Director, Deptt. of Education, M.P. OR - The new diploma /degree awarded by the concerned Institutions/agencies in lieu thereof. II. In addition to the above at least 10 years of experience of teaching music to Higher Secondary Classes in the number of Schools on Board. |
DSSSB Physical Education Teacher Eligibility | - Graduate with a Bachelor of Physical Education (B.P.Ed.) or its equivalent. |
DSSSB Domestic Science Teacher Eligibility | - 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 the Secondary level. |
DSSSB Music Teacher Eligibility | - B.A. Degree in Music as one of the subjects from a recognized university. OR - Higher secondary with any one of the following:- 1. Sangeet Visharad Examination of the Gandharva 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. The Highest examination of Baroda State School of Music. 7. The final examination of Shankar Gandharva 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). |
DSSSB Drawing Teacher Eligibility | - Five years Diploma in Drawing/Painting/Sculpture/Graphic Art from a University/Institute recognized by the Government 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 of full-time diploma in Painting/Fine Art from a recognized University/Institution. Desirable: Studied Hindi as a subject up to Secondary/Senior Secondary School level. |
DSSSB Eligibility for Librarian | - Degree from a recognized University or Equivalent. - Bachelor's 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. |
DSSSB Educational and Vocational Guidance Counselor (EVGC) Eligibility | - Master’s Degree in Psychology from a recognized University or institution with - Diploma in guidance & counselling from a recognized University or Institution. |
Candidates who want to apply for the post of Assistant Teacher should fill out the form only after checking the DSSSB Assistant Teacher eligibility criteria in order to avoid any problems in later stages.
DSSSB Assistant Teacher Eligibility | |
Post | Educational Qualification |
DSSSB Assistant Teacher Eligibility Nursery DoE | - Class 12 or Intermediate or equivalent with a minimum 45 percent aggregate marks + - At least a two-year diploma/ certificate in Nursery Teacher Education program or B.Ed (Nursery) + - Passed Hindi at the secondary level |
Assistant Teacher Eligibility Primary DoE | - Class 12 with a minimum of 50 percent aggregate marks and a two-year diploma in elementary education (D.Ed) OR - Class 12 with a minimum of 45 percent aggregate marks and a two-year diploma in elementary education (D.Ed) OR - Class 12 with a minimum 50 percent aggregate marks and four-year duration Bachelor of elementary education (B.El.Ed) OR - Class 12 with a minimum of 50 percent aggregate marks and a two-year diploma in special education OR - Graduation and two-year diploma in elementary education (D.Ed) + Pass in CTET + Pass in Hindi/ Urdu/ Punjabi/ English as a subject in Class 10 |
Assistant Teacher Eligibility Primary NDMC | - Class 12 with 50 percent (5 percent relaxation for SC/ ST) + - A Two-year diploma in primary education/ certificate course in ETE/ JBT/ DIET/ B.El.Ed + Passed Hindi as a subject in Class 10 + Passed CTET - Desirable: Computer knowledge |
Candidates must meet the age limit to be eligible for appearing in the exam. DSSSB age limit criteria for the exam include minimum and maximum age for TGT, PGT, PRT, and other posts.
Posts | DSSSB Age Limit |
TGT Teacher | 32 years (both for Male and Female) |
PGT Teacher | 36 years |
PRT And Nursery Teacher | 30 years |
The age relaxation specified in the DSSSB eligibility varies by category. The age relaxations specified in the table below are applicable to both male and female candidates in the respective categories.
Category | Age Relaxation |
SC/ST | 05 years |
OBC | 03 years |
PWD | 10 years |
PwD + SC/ST | 15 years |
PwD + OBC | 13 years |
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Eligibility Criteria is the set of conditions that must be fulfilled by a candidate who wishes to apply for the vacant posts. DSSSB eligibility varies from post to post so candidates must check it carefully before applying for the exam.
DSSSB Eligibility Criteria for TGT are different for each subject. So, the candidates who want to apply for this post can check the educational qualification, subject wise, age limit, etc. for their respective subjects on this page.
As per DSSSB PRT Eligibility, a candidate must be a graduate in any stream, have a valid CTET certificate, and must have passed Diploma in Teaching, or B.Ed. or B.El.Ed. to apply for the post. Primary teacher.
The age limit for female to apply for DSSSB TGT is 32 years. However, candidates belonging to the reserved categories are eligible for age relaxation.
Candidates who meet the conditions such as educational qualification, age limit, percentage, etc. as prescribed in the DSSSB eligibility criteria are eligible to write the teacher exam.
No, B.Ed. is not compulsory for DSSSB. Candidates holding a Diploma in Teaching (Diploma in Elementary Education or any) are eligible to apply for the exam.
The DSSSB eligibility criteria for PGT varies from subject to subject like TGT. Candidates must have a master's degree in the subject for which they are going to take the exam. Also, the age limit for PGT is 36 years. More information related to PGT eligibility is given on this page.
It is necessary to pass CTET to write the DSSSB exam for the post of TGT and PRT. But it is not necessary to qualify CTET to appear in the PGT exam.
There are various posts released under the PGT category. For some of those posts B.Ed. degree is a must and for some posts, it is not necessary. So, candidates must check the DSSSB PGT Eligibility for the subject they want to apply for.
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