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Key Facts: DSSSB PGT Exam

300

Total Questions

DSSSB PGT Official Pattern

180

Minutes Duration

DSSSB PGT Official Pattern

₹100

General Exam Fee

DSSSB PGT Recruitment

40%

Qualifying Mark (Gen)

DSSSB Qualifying Norms

0.25

Negative Marking

DSSSB Exam Guidelines

The DSSSB PGT exam is a 300-question, 3-hour online computer-based recruitment test. It includes a general Section I (100 marks) and a subject-specific Section II (200 marks), with ₹100 fee for general/OBC/EWS males (free for women and reserved categories) and a 0.25 negative marking penalty.

Sample DSSSB PGT Practice Questions

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1Which of the following terms was NOT added to the Preamble of the Constitution of India by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976?

A.Socialist

B.Secular

C.Integrity

D.Sovereign

Explanation: The word 'Sovereign' was already part of the original Preamble adopted in 1949. The 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 added three new words to the Preamble: 'Socialist', 'Secular', and 'Integrity'. Therefore, the amendment did not introduce 'Sovereign'.

2Who founded the 'East India Association' in London in the year 1866 to promote Indian welfare and discuss Indian questions?

A.Dadabhai Naoroji

B.Gopal Krishna Gokhale

C.Surendranath Banerjee

D.Bal Gangadhar Tilak

Explanation: Dadabhai Naoroji founded the East India Association in London in 1866. It was established to present correct information about India to the British public and advocate for Indian interests. He was famously known as the 'Grand Old Man of India'.

3The Corbett National Park, which is India's oldest national park and famous for its tiger population, is located in which of the following states?

A.Madhya Pradesh

B.Uttarakhand

C.Assam

D.West Bengal

Explanation: Corbett National Park is located in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand. Established in 1936 as Hailey National Park, it was later renamed in honor of Jim Corbett, a legendary hunter-turned-conservationist. It was the first park to come under the Project Tiger initiative.

4NITI Aayog was established by the Government of India to replace the Planning Commission. What is the full form of 'NITI' in this context?

A.National Institution for Transforming India

B.National Institute for Technical Initiative

C.National Institution for Technological Integration

D.National Institute for Training India

Explanation: NITI stands for National Institution for Transforming India. It was established on January 1, 2015, as a policy think tank of the Government of India, aimed at fostering cooperative federalism and providing strategic inputs.

5Which of the following vitamins is water-soluble and cannot be stored by the human body in significant amounts?

A.Vitamin A

B.Vitamin D

C.Vitamin C

D.Vitamin K

Explanation: Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) and the B-complex vitamins are water-soluble. They dissolve in water and are not stored in large amounts by the body, meaning excess amounts are excreted in urine, requiring regular dietary intake.

6'Sattriya' is a classical dance form that originated in which of the following Indian states?

A.Kerala

B.Assam

C.Odisha

D.Manipur

Explanation: Sattriya dance originated in the eastern state of Assam. It was introduced in the 15th century CE by the great Vaishnava saint and reformer Mahapurusha Sankaradeva as a medium for propagating the Vaishnava faith.

7Which of the following awards is recognized as the highest sporting honor in India?

A.Arjuna Award

B.Dronacharya Award

C.Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award

D.Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar

Explanation: The Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award (formerly known as the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award) is the highest sporting honor in India. It is presented annually by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports to athletes for spectacular and outstanding performance over a period of four years.

8In a certain code language, if the word 'TEACHER' is coded as 'VGCEJGT', how would the word 'STUDENT' be coded in that same language?

A.UVWFGPV

B.TVWFGPV

C.UVWFHPU

D.UTWFGPV

Explanation: The coding pattern involves shifting each letter by two places forward in the alphabetical order (T+2=V, E+2=G, A+2=C, etc.). Applying this shift to 'STUDENT' gives: S+2=U, T+2=V, U+2=W, D+2=F, E+2=G, N+2=P, T+2=V, which results in the code 'UVWFGPV'.

9Pointing to a photograph of a boy, Suresh said, "He is the son of the only son of my mother." How is Suresh related to that boy?

A.Brother

B.Uncle

C.Father

D.Grandfather

Explanation: The 'only son of my mother' refers to Suresh himself (assuming Suresh is male). Therefore, the boy in the photograph is Suresh's son, making Suresh the father of the boy.

10Given the statements: (1) All books are pens. (2) All pens are pencils. Which of the following conclusions logically follow? Conclusions: I. All books are pencils. II. Some pencils are books.

A.Only conclusion I follows

B.Only conclusion II follows

C.Neither I nor II follows

D.Both conclusions I and II follow

Explanation: Since all books are pens and all pens are pencils, a nested relationship is formed where books are inside pens, and pens are inside pencils. This means all books are indeed pencils (Conclusion I). Additionally, since all books are pencils, some part of the pencil group must overlap with books, making Conclusion II correct as well.

About the DSSSB PGT Exam

The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) conducts the Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) recruitment exam to select qualified educators for government schools under the Directorate of Education (DoE) and New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC). The exam is a competitive Computer Based Test (CBT) consisting of 300 multiple-choice questions. It is structured into two main sections: Section I (100 marks, General Paper) and Section II (200 marks, Subject-Specific & Teaching Methodology). The exam has a negative marking of 0.25 for incorrect answers and requires candidates to qualify under sectional and cumulative cut-offs.

Questions

300 scored questions

Time Limit

3 hours (180 minutes)

Passing Score

40% for General, 35% for OBC (Delhi), 30% for SC/ST/PH

Exam Fee

₹100 (Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB))

DSSSB PGT Exam Content Outline

33%

Section I: General Paper

Covers General Awareness, General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability, Arithmetical & Numerical Ability, English Language & Comprehension, and Hindi Language & Comprehension (20 questions each, total 100 questions).

67%

Section II: Subject-Specific & Teaching Methodology

Tests post-graduate level knowledge in the selected teaching subject along with core pedagogical concepts, child development, educational psychology, teaching methods, inclusive education, and national policies (total 200 questions).

How to Pass the DSSSB PGT Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: 40% for General, 35% for OBC (Delhi), 30% for SC/ST/PH
Exam length: 300 questions
Time limit: 3 hours (180 minutes)
Exam fee: ₹100

Keys to Passing

Complete 500+ practice questions
Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
Focus on highest-weighted sections
Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

DSSSB PGT Study Tips from Top Performers

1Dedicate adequate time to Section I (General Paper) because scoring well across the five subsections (English, Hindi, Reasoning, Numerical Ability, GK) is critical to boosting your overall merit rank.

2Work on your time management skills: with 300 questions to solve in 180 minutes, you have only 36 seconds per question. Regular practice under timed conditions is essential.

3For Section II, master the developmental and learning theories of Piaget, Vygotsky, Kohlberg, and Skinner, and practice situational pedagogy questions that test your teaching methodology.

4Thoroughly review recent educational frameworks and acts, such as the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, Right to Education (RTE) Act 2009, and the National Curriculum Framework (NCF).

5Attempt previous years' question papers to get a clear sense of the types and difficulty level of questions asked in your specific PG subject and the general sections.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DSSSB PGT exam pattern?

The DSSSB PGT exam is an online Computer Based Test (CBT) of 3 hours (180 minutes). It features 300 objective Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for 300 marks. The exam is divided into Section I (General Paper, 100 questions) and Section II (Subject Specific & Pedagogy, 200 questions). A negative marking of 0.25 is deducted for each incorrect answer.

What are the minimum qualifying marks in the DSSSB PGT exam?

The minimum qualifying marks for the written exam are 40% for General/EWS candidates, 35% for OBC (Delhi) candidates, and 30% for SC/ST/PH (Physically Handicapped) candidates.

What is the application fee for DSSSB PGT?

The application fee is ₹100 for General, OBC, and EWS male candidates. Women candidates, Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD), and Ex-Servicemen are completely exempted from paying the application fee.

What are the eligibility criteria for the DSSSB PGT post?

Candidates must hold a Master's Degree (or equivalent) in the concerned subject from a recognized university, and a Degree or Diploma in Training / Education (B.Ed.). Candidates without a B.Ed. can also apply if they have a Ph.D. in the concerned subject, or have obtained a first division in Higher Secondary, Graduation, and Post-Graduation, provided they complete B.Ed. within 3 years of joining.

Are candidates from other states eligible for reserved categories in DSSSB?

Only OBC candidates belonging to Delhi with Delhi-issued certificates are eligible for the OBC reservation category. SC and ST candidates from other states are eligible for reservations under their respective categories in Delhi as per the prevailing guidelines.

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