DSSSB Junior Assistant Exam Pattern, Eligibility
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Junior Assistant is the entry clerical post (Pay Level 2) across Delhi government departments. In the Services Department the cadre is called Grade-IV/Junior Assistant. DSSSB fills it through a combined clerical exam, the latest being post code 802/23 under Advertisement No. 05/2023.
That round has reached its last stage. The computer test was held in October 2025, marks came out on 27 March 2026, and the typing test was held from 27 to 31 July 2026. The final result is awaited.
Smaller bodies sometimes advertise their own Junior Assistant posts separately, such as the 3 posts in the Urdu Academy under post code 59/24.
Last checked against the official notification on .
DSSSB Junior Assistant Details
Exam Pattern
One tier, 200 multiple-choice questions in 2 hours, with 0.25 deducted per wrong answer:
| Section | Marks |
|---|---|
| General Awareness | 35 |
| Mental Ability and Reasoning | 35 |
| Numerical Ability and Data Interpretation | 35 |
| Hindi Language | 35 |
| English Language | 35 |
| Computers, internet, social media and office automation | 25 |
The typing test after it is qualifying.
Eligibility Criteria
- 12th pass from a recognised board.
- Typing on a computer at 35 wpm in English or 30 wpm in Hindi.
- Age 18 to 27 years, with the usual DSSSB relaxations.
Some departments allow contractual staff of the same department extra age, up to 5 years.
Selection Process
Merit comes from the written test. Those above the cut-off take the typing test, then upload an e-dossier and pick departments in order of preference. Once you're given your first available preference, the allotment is final.
Salary
Pay Level 2: ₹19,900 to ₹63,200, Group C, plus Delhi government allowances.
How to Apply
Applications are online at dsssbonline.nic.in. The fee was ₹100, waived for women, SC, ST, PwBD and ex-servicemen.
Participating Institutes
Junior Assistant vacancies in the 2023 round (as advertised, before the overall revision):
| Department | Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Services Department | Grade-IV/Junior Assistant | 1,672 |
| SCERT | Junior Assistant | 40 |
| DTTDC | Junior Assistant | 30 |
| Delhi Pollution Control Committee | Junior Assistant | 28 |
| MAIDS | Junior Assistant | 10 |
The same exam also covered LDC, stenographer and Assistant Grade-I posts. Corrigenda of September 2024 and February 2026 raised the total for 802/23 from 2,354 to 3,050.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement No. 05/2023 | 22 December 2023 |
| Applications | 9 January to 7 February 2024 |
| Computer test | 16 days between 1 and 30 October 2025 |
| Marks and typing test shortlist | 27 March 2026 |
| Typing test | 27 to 31 July 2026 |
Result
Marks appear in your OARS account; notices go up on the DSSSB Results page. The Urdu Academy test was held on 5 October 2025 and its marks came out on 30 April 2026.
Cut Off
Cut-offs out of 200 for the typing test shortlist, 802/23 (72,609 appeared, 25,385 shortlisted):
| UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Ex-SM | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 149.15 | 119.62 | 84.77 | 120.36 | 104.75 | 61.97 | 62.12 |
For the Urdu Academy's 3 posts (59/24), the last of 50 candidates called for the typing test scored 130.75.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Junior Assistant the same as LDC?
Both are Pay Level 2 clerical posts filled by the same combined exam. The Services Department calls its cadre Grade-IV/Junior Assistant.
What typing speed is needed?
35 wpm in English or 30 wpm in Hindi on a computer.
What was the general cut-off in 2026?
149.15 out of 200.
Is there negative marking?
Yes, 0.25 per wrong answer.
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