DSSSB Sweeper & Chowkidar Recruitment Begins October 13; Check Salary, Exam Pattern & Age Limits

The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) has officially issued a recruitment notification for the posts of Sweeper and Watchman (Chowkidar) across government departments and court establishments in the National Capital Territory of Delhi. Candidates seeking stable government employment requiring matriculation credentials will be able to submit their applications online through the board's official portal. The online registration window officially opens on October 13, 2026, and eligible applicants can complete their registration until November 11, 2026.

Educational Qualification & Age Limit Criteria

Aspirants must satisfy prescribed educational criteria and age restrictions to participate in the recruitment drive:

Academic Qualification: Candidates must have passed Class 10 (Matriculation) or an equivalent examination from a recognized education board or institute in India.
Age Bracket:

The applicant's age must fall between 18 years and 27 years, calculated with reference to the cutoff date of June 1, 2026.

Category Age Relaxation: Upper age relaxations apply per government norms: 5 years for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates, 3 years for Other Backward Classes (OBC), and 10 years for Persons with Disabilities (PwD).

Salary Structure & Category-Wise Application Fees

The positions offer standard government entry-level pay scales alongside fee concessions for reserved categories:

Monthly Remuneration: Appointed candidates will be placed in the pay band of ₹5,200 to ₹20,200 per month along with applicable government allowances and grade pay.
General Category Application Fee: Unreserved male candidates are required to submit an online registration fee of ₹100 upon completing the form.
Fee Exemptions: All female applicants, regardless of category, as well as SC and ST candidates, are completely exempt from paying application fees.

Selection Procedure: Written Examination & Interview Blueprint

The appointment process follows a competitive two-tier evaluation to test foundational knowledge and aptitude:

Written Test Format: The preliminary written examination features 100 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) carrying a total of 100 marks, structured over a test duration of 120 minutes (2 hours).
Core Subject Areas:

Questions are drawn from English, Hindi, General Knowledge, Current Affairs, and Elementary Mathematics.

Personal Interview Stage: Candidates who qualify the written examination round will be shortlisted and called for an interview before the final merit list is prepared.