DSSSB TGT (Trained Graduate Teacher): One-Tier Examination
- Conducted by
- Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB)
- Question paper languages
- English, Hindi
- Last checked against official sources
Notes and practice for DSSSB TGT are coming soon. Until then, this guide has the official pattern, marking, syllabus and links.
Exam pattern and marking
One-tier examination120 minutes200 marks
| Section | Questions | Marks per question | Negative marking | Question types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 20 | 1 | 1/4 | MCQ |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 20 | 1 | 1/4 | MCQ |
| Arithmetical and Numerical Ability | 20 | 1 | 1/4 | MCQ |
| Hindi Language and Comprehension | 20 | 1 | 1/4 | MCQ |
| English Language and Comprehension | 20 | 1 | 1/4 | MCQ |
| Section B: TGT Mathematics | 100 | 1 | 1/4 | MCQ |
| Section B: TGT Natural Science | 100 | 1 | 1/4 | MCQ |
| Section B: TGT Social Science | 100 | 1 | 1/4 | MCQ |
| Section B: TGT English | 100 | 1 | 1/4 | MCQ |
| Section B: TGT Hindi | 100 | 1 | 1/4 | MCQ |
One-tier CBT: 200 MCQs, 1 mark each, 2 hours, -0.25 per wrong answer. Section A (100): General Awareness, General Intelligence & Reasoning, Arithmetical & Numerical Ability, Hindi Language & Comprehension, English Language & Comprehension (20 each). Section B (100): the subject concerned, including teaching methodology / B.Ed. Language sections only in that language; others bilingual.
MCQ = single correct answer · MSQ = one or more correct answers · NAT / numeric = type a number. Negative marking is the number of marks deducted for a wrong answer.
Syllabus
30 subjects, topics and subtopics from the official syllabus. Tap a subject to expand it.
Explore the syllabus mapGeneral Awareness5
- History and culture
- Geography
- Polity and economy
- Everyday science
- Current events; Delhi-specific awareness
General Intelligence and Reasoning3
- Analogy, classification, series, coding
- Blood relations, directions, syllogism, Venn diagrams
- Non-verbal reasoning
Arithmetical and Numerical Ability4
- Number system, simplification
- Percentage, ratio, average, profit-loss, interest
- Time and work, time and distance
- Mensuration, data interpretation
Hindi Language and Comprehension3
- Hindi grammar
- Vocabulary, idioms
- Unseen passage
English Language and Comprehension3
- English grammar
- Vocabulary, idioms
- Reading comprehension
Section B: TGT subject and teaching methodology6
- Mathematics (graduation level) and its pedagogy
- Natural science (physics, chemistry, biology) and pedagogy
- Social science (history, geography, political science, economics) and pedagogy
- English literature, grammar and pedagogy
- Hindi literature, grammar and pedagogy
- Teaching methodology, child development (B.Ed. level)
Official sources
Always confirm details on the official website before applying.