DSSSB Head Clerk Exam Pattern, Eligibility, Important Dates
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Head Clerk in the Delhi government is the old title of the post now called Grade-II (GNCTDSS) / Assistant Section Officer. It sits at Pay Level 7, Group B, and the Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) fills it through a combined exam.
The current round is post code 804/26 under Advertisement No. 01/2026: 606 posts in the Services Department, 3 in the Delhi Pollution Control Committee and 8 in DUSIB. Applications closed on 25 March 2026 and the Tier-I computer test ran from 21 September to 18 October 2026.
The last recruitment under the Head Clerk name, Grade-II (DASS)/Head Clerk post code 90/09 from 2009, never finished. DSSSB cancelled its 231 vacancies on 12 August 2025, and 2009 applicants were given a special link to apply under 804/26.
Last checked against the official notification on .
DSSSB Head Clerk Details
Exam Pattern
| Stage | Content | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier-I (qualifying) | General Awareness, Reasoning, Arithmetic, Hindi, English: 40 MCQs each | 200 | 2 hours |
| Tier-II Part I | General Awareness, Reasoning, Arithmetic, English, Computer Proficiency: 40 MCQs each | 200 | 3 hours, one sitting |
| Tier-II Part II | Essay or expansion of ideas 50, letter or application 25, precis 25, all in English | 100 |
Wrong answers cost 0.25 marks. Tier-I only shortlists, but you still need the minimum marks (40% general and EWS, 35% OBC, 30% SC, ST and PwBD). The merit list comes from the Tier-II total out of 300.
Eligibility Criteria
- Bachelor's degree from a recognised university.
- Age 21 to 30 years, with the usual relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 for OBC (Delhi), 10 for PwBD.
- DPCC also lists basic computer knowledge as desirable for its 3 posts.
Selection Process
Tier-I shortlists, Tier-II decides the merit, then shortlisted candidates upload an e-dossier and choose department preferences. If two people tie, the older one ranks higher. Departments check eligibility before the offer letter, so a wrong claim in the form can cost the post late in the process.
Salary
Pay Level 7: ₹44,900 to ₹1,42,400, Group B, ministerial, non-gazetted, plus Delhi government allowances.
How to Apply
Apply online at dsssbonline.nic.in after registering on the OARS portal. The fee is ₹100; women, SC, ST, PwBD and ex-servicemen pay nothing. Payment is through SBI e-pay only.
2009 applicants of post code 90/09 apply through a separate red link on the same portal, using their 2009 application number. The user guide lists the documents that prove a 2009 application.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement No. 01/2026 | 20 February 2026 |
| Online applications | 24 February to 25 March 2026 |
| Vacancies revised to 606 (Services) | 26 May 2026 |
| Tier-I computer test | 21 September to 18 October 2026 |
| Tier-II | Not announced yet |
Cut Off
No cut-off has been published for 804/26 yet. DSSSB prints category cut-offs in the Tier-I marks notice on its Results page, usually a few months after the test.
Official Links
Frequently Asked Questions
Does DSSSB still recruit Head Clerks?
Not under that name. The same Services Department cadre is now Grade-II (GNCTDSS) / Assistant Section Officer, post code 804/26.
What happened to the 2009 Head Clerk recruitment?
Its 231 vacancies were cancelled on 12 August 2025. Applicants from 2009 could apply for 804/26 through a special link.
What is the qualification?
A bachelor's degree, and age 21 to 30.
Is there a descriptive paper?
Yes. Tier-II has a 100-mark English paper with an essay, a letter and a precis.
Can I change my exam date?
No. DSSSB turned down all reschedule requests for 804/26 in its order of 8 October 2026.
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