Short Detail:
Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) has released Advertisement 05/2026 for Delhi District Court Sweeper / Safai Karamchari and Chowkidar Recruitment 2026. There are 25 posts under this notice. Candidates can fill the online form between 13/10/2026 and 11/11/2026. Both posts require a Class 10 pass qualification, with no experience needed. The written test and interview will decide the final rank. Read the fee rules, age conditions and category-wise posts before applying.
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Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB)
DSSSB Delhi District Court Sweeper & Chowkidar Recruitment 2026
Advt No.: 05/2026
Important Dates
- Advertisement Date: 09/10/2026
- Form Start Date: 13/10/2026 (12:00 Noon)
- Form Last Date: 11/11/2026 (11:00 PM)
- Fee Payment Last Date: 11/11/2026
- Form Correction Date: N/A
- Admit Card Date: Announce Later
- Exam Date: Notify soon
- Result Date: Coming soon
Application Fees
- Gen / OBC / EWS: ₹100/-
- Women / SC / ST / PwBD / ESM: No Fee
- Fee payment is allowed only through SBI e-pay.
DSSSB Sweeper & Chowkidar 2026 Age Limit
As On Date: 01/06/2026
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: Must be below 27 Years
- Without relaxation, eligible birth dates are 02/06/1999–01/06/2008.
Max Age With Relaxation
| Category | Upper Age After Relaxation |
|---|---|
| UR / EWS | Below 27 years |
| SC / ST | Below 32 years |
| OBC (Delhi) | Below 30 years |
| PwBD + UR / EWS | Below 37 years |
| PwBD + SC / ST | Below 42 years |
| PwBD + OBC (Delhi) | Below 40 years |
| ESM | Military service + 3 years relaxation; age cannot exceed 55 years |
| Government Employees | No separate age concession under DDC Rules, 2012 |
DSSSB Sweeper & Chowkidar 2026 Vacancy Details
Total Posts: 25
| Post | Code | UR | OBC (Delhi) | SC | ST | EWS | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Eligibility Details
- A recognized board’s 10th pass or equivalent qualification is required for Sweeper / Safai Karamchari and Chowkidar.
- Freshers can apply; there is no experience requirement.
Delhi DSSSB Sweeper & Chowkidar: Salary Details
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Sweeper / Safai Karamchari (Group C) | ₹5,200–₹20,200 with ₹2,000 Grade Pay |
| Chowkidar (Group C) | ₹5,200–₹20,200 with ₹2,000 Grade Pay |
Important Links
| Online Application | Link Active: 13/10/2026 |
| Download Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | DSSSB Official Website |
| Join Youtube Channel | Click Here |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Click Here |
| Join Facebook Group | Click Here |
| Instagram Join | Click Here |
DSSSB Sweeper & Chowkidar 2026: Selection Process & Exam Pattern
Selection Stages
| Stage | What Candidates Will Do |
|---|---|
| MCQ Exam – 100 marks | Take the objective test held by DSSSB. |
| Interview – 15 marks | Attend the interview held by the Principal District & Sessions Judge (HQs) office, Delhi. |
| Final Merit – 115 marks | Exam marks and interview marks will be added to prepare the selection list. |
Objective Test
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English | 25 | 25 |
| Hindi | 25 | 25 |
| General Knowledge, including Current Affairs | 25 | 25 |
| Arithmetic | 25 | 25 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
- Candidates get 2 hours for the test. Eligible PwD candidates get 160 minutes.
- The paper uses English and Hindi, apart from the language-specific questions.
- A wrong answer leads to a deduction of 0.25 marks.
- UR / EWS candidates need 50% marks in the objective test. The requirement is 45% for OBC (Delhi), SC, ST, PwBD and ESM.
- For exams held in more than one shift, scores will be adjusted using DSSSB’s normalization method.
Interview Rules
- Candidates will be shortlisted by their written test score. Up to 10 candidates per post may be called.
- The interview adds up to 15 marks to the final score. There is no separate minimum interview score to pass.
- The District & Sessions Courts at Tis Hazari will prepare final merit from the combined test and interview scores.
- When totals are equal, the older candidate ranks first. If both have the same birth date, English alphabetical order of first names decides priority.
Physical / Other Test Details
- The notice does not give height, chest, running or jumping requirements.
- A skill or endurance test may be held by the department if needed for the job. No specific extra test is confirmed for these posts.
DSSSB Sweeper & Chowkidar Recruitment 2026: FAQs
What is the DSSSB Sweeper and Chowkidar 2026 form last date?
The form must be submitted by 11/11/2026 at 11:00 PM. Registration begins at 12:00 Noon on 13/10/2026. Keep the required education and category documents ready, as the closing date is also the cut-off for these requirements.
What qualification is needed for DSSSB Sweeper and Chowkidar 2026?
You need a Class 10 pass certificate or an equivalent qualification from a recognized board. This requirement is the same for both posts. Previous work experience is not needed, so a fresher who meets the age and other rules can apply.
How are DSSSB Sweeper and Chowkidar 2026 posts divided?
The notice offers 10 Sweeper / Safai Karamchari posts and 15 Chowkidar posts. Together, the category totals are 12 UR, 6 OBC (Delhi), 3 SC, 2 ST and 2 EWS. The 2 ESM seats are included in these numbers.
Can outside Delhi OBC candidates claim OBC benefits in DSSSB Sweeper and Chowkidar 2026?
OBC reservation and the 3-year age concession are limited to eligible Delhi OBC applicants. OBC candidates from outside Delhi must apply as UR. Delhi OBC candidates also need a non-creamy layer certificate issued between 01/04/2026 and 11/11/2026.
Who pays the DSSSB Sweeper and Chowkidar 2026 application fee?
General, OBC and EWS applicants pay ₹100 through SBI e-pay, unless they fall in an exempt group. Women, SC, ST, PwBD and eligible ESM applicants are exempt. ESM applicants who already used reservation for regular civil government employment do not get the fee concession.
What is the DSSSB Sweeper and Chowkidar 2026 exam pattern?
There are 25 questions each from English, Hindi, General Knowledge and Arithmetic, making 100 questions for 100 marks. The usual time limit is 120 minutes. Every wrong answer costs 0.25 marks. Eligible PwD candidates receive a longer time limit of 160 minutes.
Does the DSSSB Sweeper and Chowkidar 2026 interview affect selection?
Yes. The interview is for 15 marks and its score is added to the 100-mark objective exam score. There are no minimum interview pass marks. Final selection depends on this combined score, with age and first-name order used if totals are equal.
