DSSSB Recruitment 2026: 25 Sweeper/Safai Karamchari & Chowkidar Posts – Apply Online @ dsssb.delhi.gov.in

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board has notified 25 tentative Group-C vacancies for the District & Sessions Courts under advertisement number 05/2026. The category-wise breakdown is given below:

Pay Scale: Rs. 5,200-20,200/- per month with Grade Pay Rs. 2,000/- (Group-C)

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

Nationality

• The candidate must be a citizen of India as defined in the Constitution of India or under any law made by the Parliament to regulate the rights for citizenship.

Educational Qualification (Both Posts)

• Sweeper/Safai Karamchari (Post Code 46/26): Matriculation pass or equivalent from a recognized board. No prior experience is required.
• Chowkidar (Post Code 47/26): Matriculation pass or equivalent from a recognized board. No prior experience is required.

The crucial date for determining educational qualification and experience is 11 November 2026.

Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Maximum Age: 27 years
• Age Reckoned As On: 01 June 2026
• Date of Birth Range: Born not earlier than 02 June 1999 and not later than 01 June 2008

Age Relaxation (Group-C Posts)

Application Fee Structure

Application fees must be paid online exclusively through SBI e-pay. No other mode of payment is accepted. Fees once paid are non-refundable under any circumstances.

Selection Process & Screening Criteria

The selection process for DSSSB Safai Karamchari & Chowkidar recruitment comprises two stages:

Stage 1 – Objective / MCQ Examination (100 Marks)

• Each MCQ carries 1 mark with a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer.
• Examination language is bilingual (English and Hindi), except for the English and Hindi language papers.
• Minimum Qualifying Marks: 50% for UR/EWS category; 45% for OBC(Delhi)/SC/ST/PwBD/ESM.

Stage 2 – Interview (15 Marks)

• The interview will be conducted by the Office of the Ld. Principal District & Sessions Judge (Hqrs).
• Maximum candidates called for interview: up to 10 times the total vacancies.
• There is no minimum qualifying mark in the interview.

How to Apply Online

1. Visit the official DSSSB OARS portal at https://dsssbonline.nic.in and click on "Click for New Registration" if registering for the first time.
2. Complete the online registration using valid details, a scanned photo ID proof, and active contact credentials.
3. Log in with the generated user ID and password.
4. Select the appropriate post code (46/26 for Sweeper/Safai Karamchari or 47/26 for Chowkidar) and fill in the online application form accurately.
5. Upload a recent clear colour photograph with a plain white or off-white background and your signature as per prescribed specifications.
6. Pay the applicable application fee of Rs. 100/- online through SBI e-pay (exempted for Women, SC, ST, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen).
7. Submit the application form before 11 November 2026 (11:00 PM).
8. Download and retain a printed copy of the submitted application form.

Important Instructions for Candidates

• Applications must be submitted through online mode only. Postal, hand-delivered, or email applications will not be accepted.
• Once submitted, no requests for change or correction in any particulars (including category) will be entertained.
• Candidates must hold valid category certificates (OBC-NCL, EWS, SC, ST, PwBD) issued on or before 11 November 2026. OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) certificates must be issued on/after 01 April 2026.
• Only one online registration and one application per post code are permitted. Multiple submissions will lead to outright rejection.
• At the examination centre, candidates must carry a printout of the exact photograph uploaded and follow the specified dress code (light-coloured clothes with half sleeves, slippers/sandals with low heels).
• Candidature is provisional at all stages, subject to verification of eligibility by the user department.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

• Original Matriculation (10th) Certificate / Birth Certificate as Proof of Date of Birth
• Matriculation Pass Certificate from a Recognized Board as Proof of Educational Qualification
• Valid Category / Caste Certificate in Central Government prescribed format (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwBD), issued on or before 11 November 2026
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) Certificate issued on/after 01 April 2026 (if applicable)
• Ex-Servicemen / PwBD Disability Certificate (if applicable)
• Recent Clear Colour Passport-Size Photograph with White or Off-White Background
• Valid Government-Issued Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN)
• Printout of the Submitted Online Application Form

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the last date to apply online for DSSSB Safai Karamchari & Chowkidar recruitment 2026?

The last date for submission of the online application and fee payment is 11 November 2026 (11:00 PM). The online portal opens on 13 October 2026 at 12:00 Noon.

2. Where can I apply for DSSSB recruitment under advertisement number 05/2026?

Candidates must apply online exclusively through the DSSSB OARS portal at https://dsssbonline.nic.in. No offline or walk-in application mode is available.

3. What is the application fee for DSSSB Chowkidar and Safai Karamchari posts?

The application fee is Rs. 100/- for General, OBC, and EWS candidates. Women, SC, ST, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen candidates are fully exempted from payment. Payment must be made online via SBI e-pay.

4. Are these permanent government jobs or contractual positions?

These are permanent Group-C cadre posts under the District & Sessions Courts, governed by the Delhi Judicial Services (District Courts) Recruitment Rules, 2012 (DDC Rules, 2012). Successful candidates will receive regular government employment with applicable benefits.

5. What is the salary for Safai Karamchari and Chowkidar posts under DSSSB?

Both posts carry a pay scale of Rs. 5,200-20,200/- per month with a Grade Pay of Rs. 2,000/-, classified under Group-C. This is the 6th CPC pay structure as notified by DSSSB.

6. What is the selection process and is there an interview?

The selection process consists of an Objective MCQ Examination (100 marks) followed by an Interview (15 marks) conducted by the Office of the Ld. Principal District & Sessions Judge (Hqrs). The MCQ test covers English, Hindi, General Knowledge, and Arithmetic. Negative marking of 0.25 marks per wrong answer applies.