Delhi DSSSB Sweeper, Safai Karamchari & Chowkidar Recruitment 2026 (Advt 05/2026) Online Form

Executive Editorial Overview & Recruitment Highlights

The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB), Government of NCT of Delhi, has released the official recruitment notification under Advertisement No. 05/2026 for permanent Group 'C' posts of Sweeper / Safai Karamchari and Chowkidar across departments of the Government of NCT of Delhi and judicial establishments. This notification offers permanent government employment opportunities in the national capital for candidates possessing secondary education.

Recruited personnel are appointed in 7th CPC Pay Level-1 (Basic Pay ₹18,000 to ₹56,900) with Delhi Class 'X' city allowances (including 27% HRA, 50% DA, and transport allowances), offering an attractive starting gross salary of approximately ₹32,500 per month and an estimated in-hand salary of ₹28,500 to ₹30,500 per month. Candidates who have passed 10th Class (Matriculation) from any recognized education board in India are eligible to apply. Selection will be based purely on performance in the Tier-I One-Tier (General) Computer Based Examination (CBT) followed by document verification.

• Age Limit Crucial Cutoff Date: As on 01 June 2026
• Minimum Age Limit: 18 Years
• Maximum Age Limit: 27 Years
• Age Relaxation for SC / ST: Up to 5 Years Relaxation (32 Years)
• Age Relaxation for OBC (Delhi): Up to 3 Years Relaxation (30 Years - Only Delhi OBC eligible)
• Age Relaxation for PwD: Up to 10 Years Relaxation

Detailed Category-Wise Distribution:

The examination will consist of a One-Tier (General) Computer Based Online Test (CBT) lasting 2 hours (120 minutes):

Negative Marking: For each wrong answer, 0.25 marks (1/4th) will be deducted. The examination will be bilingual (Hindi & English except language sections).

1. Visit the official DSSSB online registration portal at dsssbonline.nic.in.
2. If you are a new applicant, complete your one-time registration by clicking on 'Click for New Registration' using your 10th Roll Number, passing year, and personal details.
3. Log in using your Date of Birth, 10th Roll Number, 10th Passing Year, and user password.
4. Navigate to the 'Apply Online' tab and find 'Advt. No. 05/2026' for Sweeper / Chowkidar posts.
5. Select the appropriate Post Code and fill in your detailed personal, correspondence, and educational qualifications.
6. Upload your recent passport photograph according to strict DSSSB specifications (Postcard size 5x7 inches with white background, 50 KB to 300 KB) and signatures/left thumb impression.
7. Pay the non-refundable examination fee of ₹100 via SBI e-Pay (women candidates and SC/ST/PwD applicants are completely exempted from fee payment).
8. Submit the online form and download/print the computerized application form with generated Application Number for your records.

1. Operational Job Profile & Daily Duties in Delhi Government

Staff recruited under Advt. 05/2026 perform essential foundational support functions in government administrative secretariats, directorates, and Delhi judicial complexes:

• Sweeper / Safai Karamchari: Responsible for maintaining hygiene, daily sanitization of office chambers, courtroom corridors, conference halls, and official washrooms, as well as adherence to municipal waste segregation norms. Working hours are fixed with regulated government holidays.
• Chowkidar (Watchman): Responsible for security surveillance of government building premises, monitoring entry and exit logs of visitors, locking and unlocking office chambers and record rooms, reporting any security or fire hazards, and night guarding duties as rostered.

2. 7th CPC Salary Structure & In-Hand Salary Breakdown

Both posts belong to Pay Level-1 (Pay Band ₹18,000 – ₹56,900) of the 7th Central Pay Commission. Because postings are in the National Capital Territory of Delhi (Class 'X' Metro City), employees receive maximum HRA and DA benefits:

3. Tier-I Exam Preparation & Time Management Strategy

The Tier-I CBT exam consists of 200 questions to be solved in 120 minutes (only 36 seconds per question). Key preparation priorities include:

• Scoring Sections (Hindi & English): The 80 questions in Hindi and English languages (grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension, idioms) offer the fastest scoring potential without negative marking risks.
• Elementary Mathematics (40 Marks): Focus on percentage, ratio & proportion, profit & loss, simple interest, and time & work. Calculations are basic matriculation level.
• General Awareness (40 Marks): Emphasize static GK (Indian Constitution, Delhi geography/history, scientific facts) and current affairs from the past 6 months.

4. Top 4 Application Mistakes to Avoid (Form Rejection Warning)

• OBC Certificate Reservation Issue: Only candidates possessing an OBC Certificate issued by the Government of NCT of Delhi are eligible for OBC reservation. OBC certificates issued by other state governments are treated as General / Unreserved.
• Photograph Dimensions: DSSSB enforces strict postcard size (5x7 inches) photo dimensions. Standard passport photos that do not meet the pixel and byte criteria cause online submission errors.
• Single Registration Rule: Candidates must not create multiple registration IDs on the OARS portal using different email IDs or mobile numbers, as biometric tracking will detect duplicate entries.
• 10th Passing Certificate Verification: The name and date of birth in the application form must match the 10th High School board certificate character-by-character.

5. Career Security & Departmental Promotion Channels

Staff appointed in Pay Level-1 are covered under the Modified Assured Career Progression (MACP) scheme with guaranteed financial upgrades after 10, 20, and 30 years of continuous service (Level-1 → Level-2 → Level-3 → Level-4). Furthermore, employees who enhance their educational qualifications can appear in departmental Limited Departmental Competitive Examinations (LDCE) to get promoted to Junior Assistant / Lower Division Clerk (LDC) posts.

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