DSSSB Radiographer Syllabus, Exam Pattern, Eligibility
178 topics across 7 subjects. Every question carries a written explanation.
Radiographers in Delhi government hospitals are recruited by DSSSB for the Health & Family Welfare Department. It is a Group C post at Pay Level 4.
The current round is post code 08/26 under Advertisement No. 02/2026, with 96 vacancies, far more than usual. The exam was held on 2 September 2026 and marks have not been released yet. The same advertisement had 10 Junior Radiographer posts in NDMC (post code 10/26), a lower post open to Class 10 pass candidates with darkroom experience.
The previous H&FW round, post code 54/23, had 32 posts, but only 9 candidates were nominated.
Last checked against the official notification on .
DSSSB Radiographer Details
Exam Pattern
One online paper of 200 questions in 2 hours (One Tier Technical). Section A has 100 questions on general awareness, reasoning, arithmetic, Hindi and English, 20 each. Section B has 100 questions on radiography. A wrong answer costs 0.25.
Minimum marks (40% UR and EWS, 35% OBC, 30% SC/ST/PwBD) are checked on Section B, and rank is on the total. There is no interview.
Syllabus
The Section B syllabus for 08/26 is six lines: basic science and anatomy; physiology; radiobiology and radiation physics; principles and practice of radiotherapy; radiation protection, standards and regulation; hospital practice, patient care and record keeping.
Section A follows DSSSB's common Section A syllabus.
Eligibility Criteria
| Radiographer, H&FW (08/26) | Junior Radiographer, NDMC (10/26) | |
|---|---|---|
| Qualification | 10+2 with science, plus a 2-year certificate or diploma in radiography, or B.Sc. Radiography, or 2-year radiological technology course | Matriculation and 2 years' experience in an X-ray darkroom |
| Age | 18 to 27 | 18 to 32 |
| Pay | Level 4, ₹25,500 to ₹81,100 | Level 3, ₹21,700 to ₹69,100 |
Age is counted on the closing date, 28 March 2026. SC/ST get 5 years extra, OBC (Delhi) 3 and PwBD 10. The H&FW post is not open to blind or low-vision candidates.
Important Dates
| Event (08/26) | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement No. 02/2026 | 25 February 2026 |
| Applications | 27 February to 28 March 2026 |
| Exam | 2 September 2026, shifts I and II |
| Marks and result | awaited |
Result
54/23: 1,177 sat the exam on 24 April 2025, 64 were called for documents, and Main Result Notice No. 1002 (28 January 2026) nominated 9 (UR 2, OBC 3, SC 1, ST 3). The 08/26 marks will be posted on the results page and in OARS.
Cut Off
54/23, marks needed to be called for documents, out of 200 (notice of 28 October 2025):
| UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 110.88 | 74.36 | 92.26 | 67.74 | no vacancy |
No ex-serviceman or PwBD candidate reached the qualifying mark, so none of the 21 posts earmarked for ex-servicemen could be filled from this list.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many DSSSB Radiographer vacancies are there in 2026?
96 in Health & Family Welfare, plus 10 Junior Radiographer posts in NDMC.
Is B.Sc. Radiography required?
No. A 2-year certificate or diploma in radiography after 10+2 science is enough.
When was the 2026 exam?
2 September 2026.
What was the last UR cut-off?
110.88 out of 200 in the 54/23 round.
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