INTRODUCTION :-
On the 50th Anniversary of Indian Independence, The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi has instituted the Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board [DSSSB]. The Board has been incorporated with the purpose of recruiting capable, competent and highly skilled individuals through a rigorous evaluation process encompassing written tests, professional assessments and personal interviews as required.
The primary objective of the Board is to ensure that the recruitment procedures adhere to global standards in testing. By doing so, they are committed to upholding fairness and integrity in the selection process. Their ultimate goal is to handpick the most competent, capable and skilled candidates to serve in various user departments.
ROLE OF A PRIMARY TEACHER:-
A Primary Teacher, commonly referred to as a PRT, is an educator responsible for teaching students in the early stages of their academic journey. They work with children aged 5 to 11 years and lay the foundation for their future education. PRTs play a vital role in fostering a love for learning, developing basic literacy and numeracy skills, and nurturing the overall growth and development of young learners.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA :-
- Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 2-years Diploma in elementary education (by whatever name known) from a recognized Board.
OR
Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 45% marks and 2-years Diploma in elementary education (by whatever name known) in accordance with the NCTE (Recognition Norms and Procedure) regulations-2002 .
OR
Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 4-years Bachelor of elementary education (B.El.Ed). OR Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 2-years Diploma in Education (special education) from a recognized Board.
OR
Graduation and 2-years Diploma in elementary education (by whatever name known) from a recognized Board.
OR
Graduation with atleast 50% marks and Bachelor of Education [B.Ed.]
- Must have passed the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) PAPER-1 conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).
- Must have passed Hindi or Urdu or Punjabi or English as a subject at Secondary Level.
Note:- Relaxation up to 5% in the qualifying marks (in Academic qualification) shall be allowed to the candidates belonging to reserved categories such as SC/ST/OBC/PH.
AGE RELAXATION-
The maximum age limit to apply for the DSSSB PRT examination is 30 years. However, there is a relaxation in the maximum age limit for candidates belonging to reserved categories. The detailed age relaxation for different categories is as follows:
• SC/ST: 5 years
• OBC: 3 years
• PWD: 10 years
• PWD+SC/ST: 15 years
• PWD+OBC: 13 years
• Departmental Candidates with at least 3 years of service at Government of Delhi NCT/Autonomous bodies: Up to 5 years for Group B posts
• Ex-Servicemen Group B and C Non-Gazetted: The period of Military Service plus 3 years
SALARY STRUCTURE :-
Once selected as a primary teacher through the DSSSB PRT exam, candidates are entitled to a competitive pay scale. The pay scale for the PRT position is as per the 7th Central Pay Commission. The detailed pay scale is as follows:
Post Pay Scale PRT Rs. 9,300 – 34,800 + Grade Pay Rs. 4,200
In addition to the basic pay, selected candidates are also entitled to various allowances and benefits as per government rules.
EXAM PATTERN:-
- The total duration of the exam is 2 hours conducted in an online mode.
- Each question carries 1 mark, and there is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
- The medium of the exam is bilingual (English and Hindi), except for the language-specific sections.
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EXAM SYLLABUS :-
DETAILED SYLLABUS :-
General Awareness
Current Events, Everyday Matter observation, History, Polity, Constitution, Sports, Art & Culture, Geography, Economics, Everyday Science, Scientific Research, National/International Organizations /Institutions etc.
General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability
Analogies, similarities, differences, space visualization, problem-solving, analysis, judgment, decision making, visual memory, discrimination, observation, relationship, concepts, arithmetical reasoning, verbal and figure classification, arithmetical number series etc.
Arithmetical & Numerical Ability
Simplification, Decimals, Data Interpretation, Fractions, L.C.M., H.C.F., Ratio & Proportion, Percentage, Average, Profit & Loss, Discount, Simple & Compound Interest, Mensuration, Time & Work, Time & Distance, Tables & Graphs etc.
English Language
Understanding and comprehension of the English Languages, Sentence Structure, Word Power, Articles, Narrations, Prepositions, Punctuations, Comprehension, Fill in the Blanks, Adverb, Error Correction, Sentence Rearrangement, Vocabulary, Antonyms, Synonyms, Idioms, Verbs, Tenses, adjectives, modal, Voice and Subject-Verb Agreement.
Hindi Language
संज्ञा एवं संज्ञा के भेद।, सर्वनाम एवं सर्वनाम के भेद।, विशेषण एवं विशेषण के भेद।, क्रिया एवं क्रिया के भेद।, वचन, लिंग, उपसर्ग एवं प्रत्यय, वाक्य निर्माण (सरल, संयुक्त एवं मिश्रित वाक्य)।, पर्यायवाची, विपरीपार्थक, अनेकार्थक, समानार्थी शब्द।, मुहावरे एवं लोकोक्तियाँ।, अलंकार, सन्धि, तत्सम, तद्भव, देशज एवं विदेशी शब्द, समास
Teaching Methodology
Concept of growth, Domains of Development, Understanding Adolescence, Role of Primary and Secondary Socialization agencies, Theoretical perspectives on Learning -Behaviorism, Cognitivism and Constructivism, Factors affecting learning and their implications, Planning and Organization of Teaching-Learning, Enhancing Teaching Learning processes: Classroom Observation and Feedback, Reflections and Dialogues as a means of constructivist teaching, Disability, guidance and counseling, Inclusive Education, School Organization and Leadership, NEP-2020, Right of Children to free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009,National Policies in education, School Curriculum Principles: Perspective, Learning and Knowledge and Curricular Areas.
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