DSSSB PRT Syllabus 2025 has two parts for Assistant Teacher (Primary) recruitment in Delhi. Part A consists of 100 multiple-choice questions covering General Intelligence & reasoning, General Awareness, Arithmetic & Numerical ability, English language & comprehension, and Hindi Language & comprehension, altogether for 100 marks. Part B will include 100 questions taking into consideration the NCTE specified curriculum, including teaching methodology relevant to the varying appointing posts, also for 100 marks.
The exam will be bilingual except for language papers. This syllabus is organized to facilitate the testing of not only the aptitude or mental ability of the candidates but also to test the skills required by candidates to teach students as primary educators in schools managed by the Delhi government.
The DSSSB PRT Exam tests candidates on general intelligence, language skills, numerical ability, general awareness, and educational methodologies relevant to primary teaching. The exam is conducted online and consists of multiple-choice questions that assess both teaching aptitude and subject knowledge.
DSSSB PRT Syllabus 2025 Overview | |
Recruitment Organization | Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) |
Post Name | PRT |
Post Category | DSSSB PRT Syllabus 2025 and Exam Pattern |
DSSSB PRT Vacancy 2025 | 1180 |
DSSSB PRT Vacancy 2025 Notification | Announced |
DSSSB PRT Online Form 2025 (Opening Date) | 17 September, 2025 |
DSSSB PRT Online Form 2025 (Closing Date) | 19 October, 2025 |
Type of Questions | Objective Type Questions |
Number of Questions | 200 |
Marking Scheme | 1 Mark |
Negative Marking | 0.25 Mark |
Job Location | Delhi |
Official Website | dsssb.delhi.gov.in |
DSSSB PRT Syllabus | |
Subjects | Topics |
General Awareness | Current events, Observation of everyday matters, History, Polity, Constitution, Sports, art & culture, Geography, Economics, Everyday science, Scientific research, National/international organizations/institutions, etc. |
General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability | Analogies, Similarities, Differences, Space visualization, Problem-solving, Analysis, Judgment, Decision making, Visual memory, Discrimination, Observation, Relationship, Concepts, Arithmetical reasoning, Verbal and figure Classification, Arithmetical number series, etc. |
Arithmetical & Numerical Ability | Simplification, Decimals, Data interpretation, Fractions, L.C.M., H.C.F., Ratio & proportion, Percentage, Average, Profit & loss, Discount, Simple & compound interest, Mensuration, Time & work, Time & distance, Tables & graphs, etc. |
English Language | Understanding and comprehension of the English language, Sentence structure, Word power, Articles, Narrations, Prepositions, Punctuations, Comprehension, Fill in the blanks, Adverb, Error correction, Sentence rearrangement, Vocabulary, Antonyms, Synonyms, Idioms, Verbs, Tenses, Adjectives, Modal, Voice, Subject-verb agreement. |
Hindi Language | संज्ञा एवं संज्ञा के भेद।, सर्वनाम एवं सर्वनाम के भेद।, विशेषण एवं विशेषण के भेद।, क्रिया एवं क्रिया के भेद।, वचन, लिंग, उपसर्ग एवं प्रत्यय, वाक्य निर्माण (सरल, संयुक्त एवं मिश्रित वाक्य)।, पर्यायवाची, विपरीपार्थक, अनेकार्थक, समानार्थी शब्द।, मुहावरे एवं लोकोक्तियाँ।, अलंकार, सन्धि, तत्सम, तद्भव, देशज एवं विदेशी शब्द, समास, etc. |
Teaching Methodology | Concept of growth, Domains of development, Understanding adolescence, Role of primary and secondary socialization agencies, Theoretical perspectives on learning - behaviorism, cognitivism, and constructivism, Factors affecting learning and their implications, Planning and organization of teaching-learning, Enhancing teaching-learning processes: classroom observation and feedback, Reflections and dialogues as a means of constructivist teaching, Disability, guidance and counseling, Inclusive education, School organization and leadership, NEP-202, Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009, National policies in education, school curriculum principles: perspective, Learning, and knowledge, Curricular areas. |
The DSSSB PRT syllabus 2025 is covered under the official notification.It is available on the official DSSSB website. Downloading this PDF helps candidates navigate the syllabus in a structured manner for better exam readiness. A direct link to download the Syllabus PDF is available here. Click here to download the PDF.
DSSSB PRT Exam Pattern | ||||
Sections | Subjects | Maximum Questions | Maximum Marks | Exam Duration |
Section A | General Intelligence & Reasoning ability | 20 | 20 | 2 Hours |
General Awareness | 20 | 20 | ||
English Language and Comprehension | 20 | 20 | ||
Hindi Language and Comprehension | 20 | 20 | ||
Arithmetical & Numerical Ability | 20 | 20 | ||
Section B | Subject Concerned (MCQs of one mark each from the subject concerned) | 100 | 100 | |
Total | 200 | 200 |
DSSSB PRT Marking Scheme 2025 | |
Total Number of Questions | 200 |
Total Marks | 200 |
Correct Answers | One mark for each correct answer |
Incorrect Answers | A Deduction of 0.25 marks is applied for each wrong response |