DSSSB Preparation Tips 2025: Know Complete Strategy & Guide

Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board 2025 ( DSSSB )

DeskCalelnderRegistration - 9 Oct '25 - 7 Nov '25

Shikha Goyal
Updated on Aug 21, 2025 16:02 IST

By Shikha Goyal, Assistant Manager

DSSSB Preparation 2025: The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) conducts recruitment exams every year to fill vacancies for several posts in various departments of the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCT of Delhi). DSSSB Preparation Tips 2025 will help candidates in their preparation for DSSSB exam. The DSSSB recruitment 2025 is carried out through One Tier or Two-Tier exams. Candidates who want to get recruited through the DSSSB 2025 for various teaching and non-teaching posts need to appear for the exam to get shortlisted for the appointment. To clear the DSSSB exam, candidates need to be well prepared. 

The competition for the DSSSB 2025 exam is very high as lakhs of candidates appear for the exam every year to get recruited in the departments of the Delhi Government. The number of applicants is high and there are just a handful of vacancies. Candidates who are well prepared are able to qualify for the exam. Candidates should begin the DSSSB exam preparations around six months in advance in order to score high and get selected for appointment. 

As we know, ample books are available in the market, and selecting the best or right set of books for DSSSB preparation seems like a tough or daunting task. Here, we have compiled a list of books and information about important chapters that will help us analyse and prepare for the examination. These books provide information in a precise manner and help in preparation. Candidates should first chart out a proper strategy and then implement it to ace the DSSSB recruitment exam. For the ease of candidates, we have shared below the best DSSSB Preparation Tips 2025 and strategies..

 

Table of content
  • DSSSB Preparation Tips 2025
  • Important Topics for DSSSB 2025 Exam
  • Best Books for DSSSB 2025 Exam
  • DSSSB Last Minute Preparation Tips 2025
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DSSSB Preparation Tips 2025

Have a look at these tips below and start preparing for the exam accordingly:

Exam Pattern and Syllabus
To begin with the preparation for the exam, candidates should first go through the detailed pattern of exam and be clear about the subjects, marking scheme, syllabus and important topics. The Syllabus and pattern of an exam vary as per the posts. Generally, the Tier-I exam consists of objective multiple-choice questions (MCQs) from General Awareness, General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability, Arithmetical & Numerical Ability, Hindi, English and subject-related paper. On the other hand, the Tier-II exam is comprised of objective as well as descriptive papers.
 
Practice is the key to cracking any competitive examination such as DSSSB. Candidates should undertake the practice of previous year question papers and sample papers. Candidates who practice well get to know their weak and strong areas and accordingly, they can work to improve themselves.
 
Focus on Time Management and Accuracy
In the exam, candidates will be allotted a fixed time to attempt the question paper with accuracy. There will be a negative marking in the objective test for wrong answers marked by candidates. In such a scenario, it becomes imperative for candidates to work on achieving speed and accuracy. While solving the paper, candidates should not devote more than a minute to a question. If you get stuck on a particular question, just skip it and move on to another one

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Important Topics for DSSSB 2025 Exam

In the given below table, candidates can check the important topics from which questions will be asked in the DSSSB 2025 exam.

Section Important Topics
General Awareness
  • Current Affairs
  • History, Geography & Polity
  • General Science
  • Indian Economy
  • Banking & Economy
  • Static GK
General Intelligence & Reasoning ability
  • Coding-Decoding
  • Analogy & Classification
  • Alphanumeric/ Number Series
  • Non-Verbal
  • Series
  • Figures
  • Statement/ Assumptions
  • Blood Relation
  • Miscellaneous Question
Arithmetical & Numerical Ability
  • Number System
  • Simplification
  • Arithmetic Question
  • Geometry & Mensuration
  • DI
  • CI & SI
  • Ratio
English Language & Comprehension
  • Passage (Including Antonyms & synonyms)
  • Idioms & Phrase/ One-word substitution
  • Error Correction
  • Spotting/Spelling Error
  • Basic English Grammar
Hindi Language & Comprehension
  • Vocabulary
  • Grammar
  • Sentence Structure
  • Synonyms
  • Antonyms
Teaching Aptitude
  • ECCE
  • NEP
  • Learning
  • Teaching
  • Assessment & Evaluation
  • Growth and Development
  • NCF 2005
  • Education Philosophy
  • Right Of Children To Free & Compulsory Education
  • Theories
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Best Books for DSSSB 2025 Exam

For effective DSSSB preparation, candidates can refer to the following best books:

Book

Author

General Knowledge

Lucent’s

Logical Reasoning

Dr RS Aggarwal

Quantitative Aptitude

Dr RS Aggarwal

Samanya Hindi

Arihant Publication

Objective General English

SP Bakshi

Word Power Made Easy

Norman Lewis

Also Read: DSSSB Exam Analysis 

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DSSSB Last Minute Preparation Tips 2025

The last few days before the exam are meant for quick revision. It is the right time for candidates should focus on the DSSSB last-minute preparation. Revision and practice will enable candidates to clear the DSSSB 2025 exam with high scores. Have a look at some of the important last-minute DSSSB preparation tips below:

  • Analyse the solved DSSSB question papers & mock tests
  • Devise a proper strategy to attempt the paper
  • Time management & accuracy
  • Arrange DSSSB admit card & necessary documents
  • Stay calm and confident
  • Keep track of time while solving the paper

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DSSSB Important Dates 

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Answered 6 days ago

You can fill out the DSSSB application form for various teaching posts online through the official website dsssb.delhi.gov.in. Visit the site, click on “Apply Online, ” register or log in, enter your details, upload documents, pay the fee, and submit the form before the last date.

 
 

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Chenna kesavulu Putchakay

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Answered 6 days ago

For DSSSB recruitment, candidates need to upload their 10th and 12th certificates, degree or Diploma mark sheets, valid photo ID like Aadhaar or PAN, caste or EWS certificate if applicable, PwBD certificate if required, and recent passport-size photograph with signature. Document requirements may di

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Chenna kesavulu Putchakay

Contributor-Level 8

Answered 6 days ago

Yes, there is negative marking in the DSSSB TGT exam. 0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong answer. So, candidates should answer carefully, as incorrect responses can reduce the overall score.

 
 

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Chenna kesavulu Putchakay

Contributor-Level 8

Answered 6 days ago

The topics covered in the English language subject are:

  • Comprehension

  • Vocabulary

  • Grammar

  • Sentence Structure

  • Synonyms

  • Antonyms

  • Usage of Words

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Kritika Sharma

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 6 days ago

Topics covers in DSSSB General Awareness section are History, Polity, Constitution, Sports, Art & Culture, Geography, Economics, Everyday Science, Scientific Research, National/International Organisations.

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Jasleen Jain

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a week ago

In the DSSSB PGT exam, total 300 questions are asked in the form of MCQs that is objective type questions. Each correct answer will be awarded one mark.

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Shikha Shukla

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 3 weeks ago

The details mentioned on the DSSSB admit card are mentioned below:

  • Name of the candidate
  • Fathers' name
  • Date of Birth
  • Application Number
  • DSSSB exam date
  • Photograph and signature
  • Exam timings
  • Instructions of an exam, etc.

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Gunjan Majumder

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