DSSSB Safai Karamchari, Chowkidar Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 25 Posts
Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board
Published
- Posts
- 25
- Last date
- 11 Nov 2026
- Qualification
- 10th Pass
- Location
- District & Sessions Courts, Delhi
Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) is hiring 25 Group C staff for District and Sessions Courts in Delhi, for two posts: Sweeper/Safai Karamchari and Chowkidar. Matriculation pass or equivalent from a recognised board is the only educational requirement, and no experience is needed. Applications close on 11 November 2026 at 11:00 PM. Apply early, because the portal link is disabled after the closing time.
Who Should Apply for DSSSB Safai Karamchari, Chowkidar 2026
This suits candidates who have passed Class 10 or an equivalent exam and are Indian citizens, including those who are age-eligible on 1 June 2026; if you have only a Class 8 or lower qualification, you are not eligible.
The exact qualification, age and other conditions are under Eligibility Criteria.
Watch Out Before You Apply
- Apply only online at dsssbonline.nic.in. Posted, hand-delivered or emailed forms are not accepted, so do not send any paper copy.
- Keep your OBC certificate valid on the closing date and make sure it is a non-creamy-layer certificate issued on or after 1 April 2026.
- Each candidate may submit only one application per post code and one registration. Duplicate applications lead to cancellation and a ban from future DSSSB exams.
DSSSB Safai Karamchari, Chowkidar 2026: हिंदी में सारांश
दिल्ली अधीनस्थ सेवा चयन बोर्ड (DSSSB) ने जिला एवं सत्र न्यायालय, दिल्ली में स्वीपर/सफाई कर्मचारी और चौकीदार के 25 पदों के लिए भर्ती विज्ञापन संख्या 05/2026 जारी किया है। इन पदों के लिए मैट्रिकुलेशन या उसके समकक्ष उत्तीर्ण होना आवश्यक है, और आयु 18 से 27 वर्ष के बीच होनी चाहिए (1 जून 2026 को)। आवेदन केवल ऑनलाइन https://dsssbonline.nic.in पर 13 अक्टूबर 2026 (दोपहर 12:00 बजे) से 11 नवंबर 2026 (रात 11:00 बजे) तक किए जा सकते हैं। अंतिम तिथि 11 नवंबर 2026 है।
Download the DSSSB Safai Karamchari, Chowkidar Notification PDF
Read the full notice for eligibility, category-wise vacancies and reservation, certificate formats and how to apply.
Important Dates
| Notification date | 9 Oct 2026 |
|---|---|
| Application starts | 13 Oct 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 11 Nov 2026, 11:00 PM |
| Opening date for online applications | 13/10/2026 (from 12.00 Noon) |
| Closing date for online applications | 11/11/2026 (till 11.00 PM) |
| Age cut-off date | 01/06/2026 |
| Educational qualification cut-off date | 11/11/2026 |
| Published on this site | 11 Oct 2026 |
DSSSB Safai Karamchari, Chowkidar 2026 Vacancy Details
Total posts: 25
| Post Code | Post | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46/26 | Sweeper/Safai Karamchari | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 47/26 | Chowkidar | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 15 |
| Total | 12 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 25 |
| PwBD (incl.) | 0 |
|---|---|
| ESM (incl.) | 2 |
| MSP (incl.) | 0 |
The 2 ESM posts are included within the total of 25, not added on top of it.
DSSSB Safai Karamchari, Chowkidar 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Matriculation pass or equivalent from a recognized board (both posts)
Age Limit
18 to 27 years (as on 1 Jun 2026)
Check your age for this post
Age is counted on 1 Jun 2026; upper limit 27 years, minimum 18.
Category relaxation is not added: see Age Relaxation below. If limits differ by post, use the age for your post in the notification.
Age Relaxation
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC (Delhi): 3 years
- PwBD + UR/EWS: 10 years
- PwBD + SC/ST: 15 years
- PwBD + OBC: 13 years
- Ex-Servicemen: military service plus 3 years (max age 55)
Other Conditions
- Citizen of India
- No experience required
Posts located in: Delhi. Check domicile and reservation rules in the notification.
Application Fee
| General/OBC/EWS | ₹100 |
|---|---|
| Women, SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen | exempt |
Fee payable only through SBI e-pay.
DSSSB Safai Karamchari, Chowkidar 2026 Salary and Pay Scale
The pay scale is ₹5,200-20,200 plus a Grade Pay of ₹2,000, at Group C level. The notification does not give a starting basic pay or a monthly take-home figure.
As printed in the notification: ₹5,200-20,200/- + Grade Pay ₹2000/-, Group-C
DSSSB Safai Karamchari, Chowkidar 2026 Selection Process
- Objective/MCQ test of 100 marks (English, Hindi, General Knowledge including Current Affairs, Arithmetic; 25 questions each)
- Interview of 15 marks conducted by O/o Ld. Principal District & Sessions Judge (HQs)
- Final selection on marks of objective test and interview
- Negative marking of 0.25 per wrong answer
Examination Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English | 25 | 25 |
| Hindi | 25 | 25 |
| General Knowledge (including Current Affairs) | 25 | 25 |
| Arithmetic | 25 | 25 |
How to Apply for DSSSB Safai Karamchari, Chowkidar 2026
- Apply online at https://dsssbonline.nic.in from 13/10/2026 (12.00 Noon) to 11/11/2026 (11.00 PM)
- Register on DSSSB portal once before applying
- Applications by post, hand or mail will not be accepted
Required Documents
- Photo identity proof for registration
- Certificates supporting category claim (at time of e-dossier)
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Before You Apply for DSSSB Safai Karamchari, Chowkidar 2026: Quick Check
- You hold the qualification for the exact post you want (Matriculation pass or equivalent from a recognized board (both posts)).
- Your age is between 18 and 27 years on 1 Jun 2026, before any relaxation you are entitled to.
- If you are claiming age relaxation, your category or other certificate is in the format and date range the notice asks for.
- You have completed the registration step named in the application process before starting the form.
- Your photograph and signature are scanned to the size and format the portal asks for, and your name and date of birth match your Class 10 certificate.
- You can pay the application fee online, or you have checked whether you are exempt.
- You will submit and pay by 11 Nov 2026, 11:00 PM, not on the last evening when portals slow down.
- You have read the official notification in full, not just this summary.
What Happens After Selection
Candidates who make the final merit list after the stages listed above (4 in all) have their original documents checked and go through a medical examination.
The appointing department then verifies character and antecedents, usually through the police, and issues an offer of appointment with the joining date and place of posting.
Uniformed posts begin with basic training at a training centre or academy before the first posting.
The notification and the appointment letter set out the exact terms for this recruitment.
DSSSB Safai Karamchari, Chowkidar 2026: Frequently Asked Questions
Is there negative marking?
Yes. Each wrong answer in the objective test loses 0.25 marks.
Is there an interview?
Yes. The interview carries 15 marks and is conducted by the office of the Ld. Principal District & Sessions Judge (HQs). There is no minimum qualifying mark for it.
Do I need work experience?
No. The notification states that no experience is required for either post.
Do I need to pay the fee if I am from SC or ST?
No. Women, SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen are exempt from the ₹100 fee. The fee must be paid only through SBI e-pay.
Abbreviations on This Page
- UR
- Unreserved
- SC
- Scheduled Castes
- ST
- Scheduled Tribes
- OBC
- Other Backward Classes
- EWS
- Economically Weaker Sections
- PwBD
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities
- ESM
- Ex-Servicemen
- MCQ
- Multiple Choice Questions
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Source: compiled from the official notification issued by Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board. The official notification is the final authority, so read it in full before applying.
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