DSSSB Assistant Manager and Various Posts Syllabus 2026 and Exam Pattern
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The official DSSSB Assistant Manager and Various Posts Syllabus 2026 has been released by the Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB). The selection process includes written examinations (One Tier/Two Tier) and skill tests depending on the specific post applied for.
Exam Pattern Overview
The selection will be done through a written examination (One Tier/Two Tier) and/or skill tests. The standard DSSSB pattern generally consists of sections on General Awareness, Reasoning, Mathematical Ability, and Subject Knowledge.
Standard Exam Pattern Structure
- Section A: General Awareness, Reasoning, Mathematical Ability (Usually 20 questions each).
- Section B: Subject Knowledge (Related to Post) (Usually 60 questions).
- Total Questions: 120
- Total Marks: 120
- Duration: 2 Hours (General)
- Negative Marking: Yes, usually 0.25 marks (1/4th) deducted for every wrong answer.
Detailed Examination Schemes
DSSSB conducts exams in different tiers based on the post requirements.
1. One Tier (General)
- Post Codes: 17/26 (I-T-G)
- Time Duration: 2 Hours
- Total Questions (MCQ): 200
- Total Marks: 200
- Syllabus:
- General Awareness
- General Intelligence & Reasoning ability
- Arithmetical & Numerical Ability
- Test of Hindi Language & Comprehension
- Test of English Language & Comprehension
- Note: Final merit is based on marks secured in the written examination.
2. One Tier (Technical)
- Post Codes: 07/26, 08/26, 09/26, 10/26, 11/26, 13/26, 14/26, 16/26, 18/26, 19/26, 20/26 (I-T-T)
- Time Duration: 2 Hours
- Total Marks: 200
- Section A (100 Marks):
- General Awareness (20 marks)
- General Intelligence & Reasoning ability (20 marks)
- Arithmetical & Numerical Ability (20 marks)
- Test of Hindi Language & Comprehension (20 marks)
- Test of English Language & Comprehension (20 marks)
- Section B (100 Marks): Objective type questions on the subject concerned as per the qualification prescribed for the post.
- Note: Minimum qualifying marks are applicable only in Section-B (domain subject). Combined marks of both sections are reckoned for the final merit list.
3. Two Tier (General)
- Post Code: 12/26 (II-T-G)
- Tier – I (Qualifying):
- Time Duration: 2 Hours
- Total Questions: 200
- Total Marks: 200
- Syllabus: General Awareness, General Intelligence & Reasoning, Arithmetical & Numerical Ability, Hindi & English Language (40 marks each).
- Note: Tier-I is qualifying in nature for shortlisting candidates for Tier-II.
- Tier – II:
- Time Duration: 3 Hours (One Session)
- Total Marks: 275 (200 MCQ + 75 Descriptive)
- Part-I (MCQ – 200 Marks):
- General Intelligence & Reasoning
- Quantitative Ability
- General Awareness with special emphasis on the History, Culture, Demography, Geography & Economy of Delhi, Administrative setup and Governance in NCT of Delhi
- English Language & Comprehension
- Part-II (Descriptive – 75 Marks):
- Essay (In English): 50 Marks
- Letter writing/Expansion of ideas (In English): 25 Marks
- Note: Selection is based on cumulative marks obtained in Part-I & Part-II of Tier-II examination.
4. Two Tier (Technical – 2)
- Post Codes: 01/26, 02/26, 03/26, 04/26, 05/26, 06/26, 15/26 (II-T-T2)
- Tier – I (Qualifying):
- Time Duration: 2 Hours
- Total Marks: 200
- Section A (100 Marks): General Awareness, Reasoning, Numerical Ability, Hindi & English Language (20 marks each).
- Section B (100 Marks): Subject/Qualification Related Paper.
- Note: Minimum qualifying marks applicable in Section-B. Combined marks are used for shortlisting for Tier-II.
- Tier – II:
- Time Duration: 3 Hours (One Session)
- Total Marks: 250 (200 MCQ + 50 Descriptive)
- Part-I (MCQ – 200 Marks): Subject/Qualification Related Paper.
- Part-II (Descriptive – 50 Marks):
- Essay (In English): 30 Marks
- Letter writing/Expansion of ideas (In English): 20 Marks
- Note: Minimum qualifying marks applicable in Part-I (domain subject). Combined marks of Part-I and Part-II are reckoned for the final merit list.
Syllabus Topics (Section-wise)
General Awareness
- History
- Geography
- Polity
- Economy
- Current Affairs
- Science
General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability
- Analogies
- Coding-Decoding
- Series
- Logical Reasoning
Arithmetical & Numerical Ability
- Arithmetic
- Algebra
- Geometry
- Data Interpretation
Language Comprehension (Hindi & English)
- Vocabulary
- Grammar
- Reading Comprehension
- Sentence Structure
Subject Specific Knowledge
Questions are based on the educational qualification required for the specific post. This may include areas such as Law, Accounts, IT, Radiography, Engineering subjects, or Management, depending on the vacancy.
Preparation Tips
- Understand the Pattern: Thoroughly analyze the tier-specific exam pattern relevant to your post code (General vs. Technical).
- Focus on Delhi Specific GK: For Tier-II exams (General), give special attention to the History, Geography, and Administration of NCT of Delhi.
- Time Management: Practice solving MCQs within the 2-hour or 3-hour time limits to improve speed and accuracy.
- Subject Knowledge: For Technical posts, dedicate maximum study time to Section B/Part-I which carries significant weightage and has qualifying criteria.
- Descriptive Paper: For Tier-II exams, practice writing essays and letters on current topics and administrative issues to prepare for the descriptive section.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
While the core subjects remain consistent with previous DSSSB cycles, candidates should always verify the specific syllabus for their post code against the official 2026 notification, as subjects for Section B/Technical papers vary by qualification.
No. Tier-I is generally qualifying in nature and covers General Intelligence, Reasoning, Numerical Ability, and Languages. Tier-II is more comprehensive, often including descriptive writing (Essay/Letter) and detailed subject-specific knowledge.
Yes, negative marking is usually applicable. Typically, 0.25 marks (1/4th) are deducted for every wrong answer in MCQ-based papers.
It depends on the examination tier. For One Tier (Technical) and Two Tier (Technical), minimum qualifying marks are often mandatory only for the domain subject section (Section B/Part I), though cumulative scores determine the final merit.
Selection is done through written examination and/or skill tests. While Assistant Manager posts are usually covered under written tiers (One Tier/Two Tier), candidates should check the specific post requirements as skill tests are mandatory for Stenographers, Reporters, and IT Assistants.
