Recruitment Update | 1 November 2026
The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) has invited online applications under Advertisement No. 05/2026 for 25 Group C vacancies in the District and Sessions Courts, Delhi. The recruitment covers 10 Sweeper/Safai Karamchari posts and 15 Chowkidar posts. The application window opened on 13 October and closes on 11 November 2026 at 11:00 PM.
Vacancy details
| Post | Post code | Vacancies | Group |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweeper/Safai Karamchari | 46/26 | 10 | C |
| Chowkidar | 47/26 | 15 | C |
| Total | — | 25 | — |
The category-wise table lists 12 UR, 6 OBC, 3 SC, 2 ST and 2 EWS vacancies. The notice describes the vacancies as tentative and says the number may change according to the requirements reported by the user department.
Important dates and eligibility
- Notification: 9 October 2026.
- Application opened: 13 October 2026, 12:00 noon.
- Last date: 11 November 2026, 11:00 PM.
- Examination/interview date: to be notified separately.
For both posts, the essential educational qualification is Matriculation pass or equivalent from a recognised board. The age limit is 18 to 27 years, reckoned as on 1 June 2026. The notification gives the date-of-birth range as 2 June 1999 to 1 June 2008, subject to applicable age relaxation. Educational qualifications and experience, where applicable, are determined as on 11 November 2026.
Pay scale and selection process
The advertisement specifies ₹5,200–20,200 plus Grade Pay ₹2,000 for both posts, Group C. Selection comprises an objective examination followed by an interview. The written test carries 100 marks, divided equally among English (25), Hindi (25), General Knowledge including Current Affairs (25) and Arithmetic (25). The duration is 120 minutes, or 160 minutes for PwBD candidates as specified in the advertisement. The paper is bilingual except for the respective language sections. Each question carries one mark and 0.25 mark is deducted for each wrong answer.
The interview carries 15 marks. Up to ten times the number of vacancies may be called for interview. Final merit is based on the written examination and interview. The notification specifies minimum qualifying marks of 50% for UR/EWS and 45% for OBC (Delhi), SC, ST, PwBD and ESM categories, subject to its detailed provisions. These are minimum qualifying marks, not necessarily the final selection cut-off.
Application fee and exemptions
The fee is ₹100, payable through SBI e-pay. Women candidates and candidates belonging to SC, ST, PwBD and eligible Ex-Servicemen categories are exempted. The notice contains an exception for certain Ex-Servicemen who have already secured regular civil employment after availing reservation benefits. The fee is non-refundable.
How to apply
- Open the official DSSSB online application portal.
- Complete one-time registration if you do not already have a DSSSB user ID and password.
- Log in and select post code 46/26 for Sweeper/Safai Karamchari or 47/26 for Chowkidar.
- Read the post-specific instructions and verify age, qualification and category details.
- Complete the form and upload documents in the prescribed format.
- Pay the applicable fee through SBI e-pay and submit before 11 November 2026, 11:00 PM.
- Save the final application and payment acknowledgement.
DSSSB describes registration as a one-time exercise. Multiple registrations can lead to cancellation/debarment if a candidate applies and appears more than once. Once submitted, the application cannot be corrected, including category details. Review every field before final submission.
Important reservation clarification for applicants outside Delhi
The notification specifies that only candidates eligible under the Government of NCT of Delhi’s notified OBC provisions receive Delhi OBC reservation benefits. Candidates holding OBC certificates from outside Delhi may be treated as unreserved unless they meet the detailed conditions stated in the advertisement. This point is particularly important for applicants from neighbouring states. Do not assume that an OBC certificate issued by another state automatically qualifies for Delhi OBC reservation.
Age relaxation and reservation for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PwBD and ESM candidates are governed by the detailed rules and certificate requirements. Applicants should verify the issuing authority, validity and cut-off date before claiming a benefit.
Official notification and direct links
- Download official Advertisement 05/2026 PDF (23 pages).
- Apply online: DSSSB registration portal.
- DSSSB official vacancies page.
Editorial note: Vacancy count, age dates, fee, examination pattern and deadline are taken from the official advertisement dated 9 October 2026. Any corrigendum or subsequent notice issued by DSSSB takes precedence. Verify details on the official portal before applying.
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