DSSSB Recruitment 2026 – Sweeper/Safai Karamchari & Chowkidar Posts
October 9, 2026 by Poonam Chand
The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) has released Advertisement No. 05/2026 for the recruitment of Sweeper/Safai Karamchari and Chowkidar posts in the District & Sessions Courts, Delhi. Candidates who have passed Matriculation (Class 10th) from a recognized board and meet the prescribed eligibility conditions can apply online.
The online application process will begin on 13 October 2026, and eligible candidates can submit their applications until 11 November 2026. A total of 25 vacancies have been notified, including 10 posts of Sweeper/Safai Karamchari and 15 posts of Chowkidar. Interested applicants should check the age limit, application fee, selection process and other recruitment conditions before submitting the form.
DSSSB Recruitment
2026 Overview
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Recruitment Organization |
Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) |
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Department |
District & Sessions Courts, Delhi |
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Post Name |
Sweeper/Safai Karamchari, Chowkidar |
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Advertisement No. |
05/2026 |
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Post Codes |
46/26, 47/26 |
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Total Vacancies |
25 |
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Job
Location |
Delhi |
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Application Mode |
Online |
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Qualification |
10th Pass |
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Salary |
₹5,200–20,200 + Grade Pay ₹2,000 |
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Category |
Group C |
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Official Website |
dsssb.delhi.gov.in |
DSSSB Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
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Event |
Date |
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Notification Date |
09 October 2026 |
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Online Application Start Date |
13 October 2026, 12:00 Noon |
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Last Date to Apply Online |
11 November 2026, 11:00 PM |
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Exam Date |
To be announced |
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Admit Card |
To be announced |
DSSSB Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
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Category |
Application Fee |
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General / OBC / EWS |
₹100 |
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Women Candidates |
Exempted |
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SC / ST Candidates |
Exempted |
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PwBD Candidates |
Exempted |
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Ex-Servicemen (eligible for exemption) |
Exempted |
Payment Mode: SBI e-pay only. The application fee, once
paid, is non-refundable.
DSSSB Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details and Qualification
The recruitment includes two Group C posts under the
District & Sessions Courts, Delhi. Both posts require a minimum
qualification of Matriculation or an equivalent certificate from a recognized
board. No prior experience is required for either post.
Post Name | Post Code | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
Sweeper/Safai Karamchari | 46/26 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
Chowkidar | 47/26 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 15 |
Total | — | 12 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 25 |
Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed
Matriculation (Class 10th) or an equivalent examination from a recognized
board. The notification does not prescribe any essential work experience for
these posts.
DSSSB Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
Candidates must be at least 18 years old and below 27
years of age. The age limit will be calculated as of 1 June 2026. According
to the notification, candidates should have been born between 2 June 1999 and 1
June 2008, inclusive of these dates.
Age Relaxation
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Category |
Upper Age Relaxation |
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SC/ST |
5 years |
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OBC |
3 years |
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PwBD + UR/EWS |
10 years |
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PwBD + SC/ST |
15 years |
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PwBD + OBC |
13 years |
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Ex-Servicemen |
Military service period + 3 years, subject to prescribed
conditions |
OBC reservation and related relaxation are subject to the
notification’s Delhi-specific eligibility requirements. Candidates should
consult the official advertisement for the applicable conditions.
DSSSB Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
- Written
Exam
- Interview
- Medical
Test
DSSSB Recruitment 2026 Exam Pattern
The examination scheme is the same for both advertised
posts.
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Subject |
Questions |
Marks |
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English |
25 |
25 |
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Hindi |
25 |
25 |
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General Knowledge, including Current Affairs |
25 |
25 |
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Arithmetic |
25 |
25 |
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Total |
100 |
100 |
- Exam
Duration: 120 minutes.
- PwBD
Candidates: 160 minutes, as specified in the notification.
- Question
Type: Objective-type multiple-choice questions.
- Exam
Language: Bilingual (English and Hindi), except for the respective English
and Hindi language sections.
- Negative
Marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
- Interview:
15 marks.
Candidates should refer to the official advertisement for
any subsequent changes to the examination scheme.
DSSSB Recruitment 2026 Important Documents
Candidates should keep the following documents and details
ready before applying:
- Class
10th certificate and marksheet.
- Valid
photo identity proof, such as Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID or
Passport.
- Recent
passport-size photograph.
- Scanned
signature, as required by the online application portal.
- Active
mobile number and email address.
- Caste
certificate, where applicable.
- EWS
certificate, where applicable.
- PwBD
certificate, where applicable.
- Ex-Servicemen
documents, where applicable.
- Other
certificates required to establish eligibility and claim reservation
benefits.
Applicants should ensure that all personal details and
category information are correct before submitting the application.
How to Apply for DSSSB Recruitment 2026
Eligible candidates can follow these steps to submit their
applications online:
- Visit
the official online application portal: dsssbonline.nic.in.
- Complete
the DSSSB registration process if you have not registered previously.
- Log
in using your registration credentials.
- Select
the relevant post and advertisement under Advertisement No. 05/2026.
- Fill
in the required personal, educational and category details.
- Upload
the required photograph, signature and other documents as instructed on
the portal.
- Pay
the applicable application fee through SBI e-pay, if required.
- Review
the application carefully and submit it before the closing date.
- Save
or print the submitted application form for future reference.
Important: Applications are accepted online only. The last
date to submit the form is 11 November 2026, up to 11:00 PM.
DSSSB Recruitment
2026 Important Links
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Description |
Link |
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DSSSB Recruitment 2026 Notification |
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DSSSB Recruitment 2026 Apply Online |
Active Soon |
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DSSSB Official Website |