⚠️ Early notice: Applications are expected to open on 13-10-2026. This page will be updated automatically once full details are released.
DSSSB has published Advertisement No. 05/2026 for 25 Group-C posts: 10 Sweeper/Safai Karamchari and 15 Chowkidar for District & Sessions Courts, Delhi. Applications are to be submitted online between 13-10-2026 and 11-11-2026. Eligible candidates must be Indian citizens with Matriculation (Class 10) or equivalent. Pay is Rs. 5,200-20,200 with Grade Pay Rs. 2,000. Selection is through an Objective/MCQ test followed by an interview. Application fee is Rs.100 for General/OBC/EWS; others are exempt.
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Vacancy Details
- Sweeper / Safai karamchari: 10 vacancies
Qualification: Matriculation pass or equivalent from a recognized board- UR: 5
- OBC: 2
- SC: 1
- ST: 1
- EWS: 1
- Chowkidar: 15 vacancies
Qualification: Matriculation pass or equivalent from a recognized board- UR: 7
- OBC: 4
- SC: 2
- ST: 1
- EWS: 1
Qualification Requirements
Essential: Matriculation pass or equivalent from a recognized board for both Sweeper / Safai Karamchari (Post Code 46/26) and Chowkidar (Post Code 47/26). Desirable: NIL. Experience: NIL.
Age Limits
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 27 years
Application Fees
- General / UR, OBC, EWS: ₹100
- Women candidates, SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Serviceman: ₹0
Selection Process
- Objective Test (MCQ): A 100-mark objective multiple-choice test with 4 sections (English, Hindi, General Knowledge including Current Affairs, Arithmetic). Each section has 25 questions; each question carries 1 mark and wrong answers have a penalty of 0.25 marks. Minimum qualifying marks: 50% for UR/EWS and 45% for OBC(Delhi)/SC/ST/PwBD/ESM.
- Interview: An interview carrying 15 marks conducted by the Office of the Ld. Principal District & Sessions Judge(HQs). Candidates up to a maximum of 10 times the total vacancies will be called for interview; there is no minimum qualifying mark in the interview.
How to Apply
- Visit the official DSSSB OARS portal at https://dsssbonline.nic.in and click ‘Click for New Registration’ if registering for the first time.
- Complete the online registration form with valid details, scanned photo identity proof, and active contact credentials.
- Log in with your user ID and password generated after registration.
- Select the respective post code (46/26 for Sweeper/Safai karamchari or 47/26 for Chowkidar) and fill in the online application form accurately.
- Upload a recent clear colour photograph with a plain white or off-white background and signature as per prescribed specifications.
- Pay the requisite application fee of Rs. 100/- online through SBI e-pay (exempted for women, SC, ST, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen).
- Submit the online application form before 11 November 2026 (11:00 PM).
- Download and print a copy of the submitted application form for your personal records.
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Important Dates
- Date of Notification:
- Opening Date for Submission of Online Applications:
- Closing Date for Submission of Online Applications:
- Last Date for Fee Payment:
- Examination / Interview Date:
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum educational qualification required?
Candidates must have passed Matriculation (Class 10) or an equivalent qualification from a recognized board. This is the essential qualification for both Sweeper/Safai Karamchari and Chowkidar posts.
How do I apply for these DSSSB vacancies?
Apply online through the DSSSB OARS portal at https://dsssbonline.nic.in by registering, logging in, selecting the correct post code, filling the form, uploading photo/signature, paying fees via SBI e-pay, and submitting before 11-11-2026.
What is the last date to submit the application and fee?
The closing date for submission of online applications and the last date for fee payment is 11-11-2026 (11:00 PM).
What is the selection process for these posts?
Selection is through an Objective/MCQ Test followed by an Interview. The Objective Test is 100 marks (four sections of 25 marks each) and the Interview carries 15 marks.
What is the pay scale for the Sweeper and Chowkidar posts?
The notified pay is Rs. 5,200-20,200/- with Grade Pay of Rs. 2,000/-, Group-C.
