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DSSSB 2022 TGT Eligibility Criteria (Revised): New Age Relaxation for Women
By BYJU'S Exam Prep
Updated on: September 13th, 2023

DSSSB Teacher Recruitment 2022 Eligibility Criteria: The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) has revised the DSSSB TGT eligibility criteria 2021 for women aspirants. As per the new DSSSB eligibility criteria 2021, the upper age limit of female candidates is 40 years. Earlier, female applicants up to 32-year-old could only apply for the post. Now, female applicants up to the age of 40 years can apply online for DSSSB recruitment posts 33/21, 36/21, 37/21, 40/21, 49/21, 51/21, 53/21, 55/21 and 57/21. The Eligibility Criteria include educational qualification, age limit and percentage. Check out the article now!!
Age Relaxation for Women Official Notification PDF: Download Now
Check Here the Notification PDFs:
DSSSB Teacher Recruitment 2021 Notification PDF (Advt. No. 02/2021)
DSSSB Teacher Recruitment 2021 Notification PDF (Advt. No. 03/2021)
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DSSSB Eligibility Criteria for TGT, PRT & Nursery
The eligibility criteria for each of the posts in DSSSB varies as per the post. The basic eligibility criteria for the DSSSB for TGT, PRT and Nursery include the following:
- DSSSB Educational Qualification
- DSSSB Age Limit
DSSSB 2022 Eligibility Criteria for TGT, PRT & Nursery PDF
Let us discuss each of the eligibility criteria for DSSSB teaching posts in detail.
Eligibility Criteria for Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT)
Post | Educational Qualification |
TGT Hindi |
(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 practised in different Universities. |
TGT Natural Science |
Note: Main Subjects for TGT(Natural Science/Phy. Science) shall be Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Botany and Zoology. (ii) Degree/Diploma in Training Education (iii) Working knowledge of Hindi (iv) Should have qualified CTET |
TGT Mathematics |
(ii) Degree/Diploma in Training Education (iii) Working knowledge of Hindi (iv) Should have qualified CTET |
TGT Social Science |
Note: Main Subjects for TGT (Social Science) shall be History/Political Science/ Economics/ Business Studies/ Sociology/ Geography/ Psychology. (ii) Degree/Diploma in Training Education (iii) Working knowledge of Hindi (iv) Should have qualified CTET |
TGT Bengali |
(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 practised in different Universities. |
TGT English |
(ii) Degree/Diploma in Training Education (iii) Working knowledge of Hindi (iv) Should have qualified CTET |
TGT Urdu |
(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 practised in different Universities. |
TGT Sanskrit |
(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 practised in different Universities. |
TGT Punjabi |
(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 practised in different Universities. |
Eligibility Criteria for Assistant Teacher (Nursery)
Post | Educational Qualification |
Assistant teacher Nursery |
1. Senior Secondary School (Class Twelve) certificate or Intermediate or its equivalent with at least 45% marks from a recognized Board/University. 2. Diploma/Certificate in Nursery Teacher Education programme of a duration of not less than two years of B.Ed. (Nursery) from a recognized institute. 3. Must have passed Hindi at the Secondary Level. |
Eligibility Criteria for Assistant Teacher (Primary- DOE)
Post | Educational Qualification |
Assistant Teacher (Primary -DOE) |
(ii) Should have Pass in the CTET. (iii) Must have passed Hindi or Urdu or Punjabi or English as a subject at the Secondary Level. |
Eligibility Criteria for Assistant Teacher (Primary- NDMC)
Post | Educational Qualification |
Assistant Teacher (Primary-MCD) |
(i) 12th Pass with 50% Marks from a recognized Board. (ii) 2 years Diploma in primary education/ certificate course in ETE/ JBT/ DIET/ B.El.Ed from a recognized institution. (iii) Must have passed Hindi as a subject in 10th Class. (iv) Should have passed in CTET (v) Desirable: Computer Knowledge |
DSSSB Teacher Recruitment 2021 Age Limit
The age limit for the post of DSSSB for the post of TGT, PRT & Nursery has been mentioned below in the table.
Sr. No. | Posts | Maximum Age Limit |
1 | TGT Teacher | 32 years |
2 | PGT Teacher | 36 years |
3 | PRT and Nursery Teacher | 30 years |
DSSSB Age Relaxation 2021
The age relaxation criteria differ for the various categories. The details have been mentioned in the table below.
Category |
Age Relaxation |
SC/ST |
05 years |
OBC |
03 years |
PWD |
10 years |
PwD + SC/ST |
15 years |
PwD + OBC |
13 years |
Female Candidates (TGT Post) |
08 years |
Also Check: DSSSB 2022 PRT, TGT & Nursery Teacher Vacancies Detail
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