DSSSB Sweeper and Chowkidar Recruitment 2026: 25 Posts and Application Details

The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) has released a recruitment notification for Sweeper / Safai Karamchari and Chowkidar positions under the District & Sessions Courts, Delhi, bearing Advertisement No. 05/2026. A total of 25 Group C vacancies are reported: 10 posts for Sweeper / Safai Karamchari (Post Code 46/26) and 15 posts for Chowkidar (Post Code 47/26). Interested applicants must apply online through the official portal. Official sources note that vacancy counts are provisional and subject to change based on departmental requirements.

Important Dates and Application Process

• Notification Date: October 9, 2026
• Online Application Start Date: October 13, 2026 (12:00 PM)
• Application Deadline: November 11, 2026 (11:00 PM)
• Exam and Interview Dates: Not yet announced

Online applications are accepted exclusively through the official DSSSB portal (dsssbonline.nic.in). No offline submissions, edits, or corrections are permitted after final submission.

Eligibility Criteria and Qualification

• Citizenship: Must be a citizen of India.
• Educational Qualification: Matriculation (10th standard) or equivalent pass from a recognized board by November 11, 2026.
• Experience: No prior experience is required.
• Age Limit: Generally between 18 and 27 years as of June 1, 2026, with permissible upper age relaxations for reserved categories (such as SC, ST, and eligible OBC candidates from Delhi) per government rules.

Application Fee

• Fee Amount: ₹100 for male candidates belonging to General, OBC, and EWS categories.
• Exemptions: Female candidates, SC, ST, PwBD, and eligible Ex-Servicemen are exempt from the fee.
• Mode of Payment: Online via SBI e-pay only.

Selection Procedure and Exam Pattern

Selection involves an objective-type Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) test followed by an interview conducted by the District & Sessions Courts.

• MCQ Test: Consists of 100 questions carrying 1 mark each across four sections: English, Hindi, General Knowledge (including Current Affairs), and Arithmetic.
• Duration: 120 minutes (160 minutes for eligible PwD candidates).
• Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for every incorrect answer.

Candidates are advised to verify all updates, official notifications, and admit card release dates directly on the official DSSSB and District & Sessions Courts websites.