DSSSB Delhi District Court Sweeper and Chowkidar Recruitment 2026
Online applications are invited from Indian citizens, on behalf of the District and Sessions Courts,…
Online applications are invited from Indian citizens, on behalf of the District and Sessions Courts, for 25 Group C vacancies: 10 of Sweeper / Safai Karamchari and 15 of Chowkidar. Selection is through an objective (MCQ) test and an interview.
Vacancy
| Category | Vacancy |
|---|---|
| GEN | 12 |
| EWS | 2 |
| OBC | 6 |
| SC | 3 |
| ST | 2 |
| ESM | 2 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / EWS / OBC-NCL | ₹100 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Serviceman / Female | ₹0 |
| Post | Qualification | Age | Relaxation | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| sc | st | obc | pwbd | |||
All Posts | Min. Qualification: 10th (Matric) Matriculation pass or equivalent from a recognised board. | 18–27 as on 01 Jun 2026 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 10 |
| Register on DSSSB Portal First | One-time registration on dsssbonline.nic.in is needed; more than one registration cancels the candidature |
| No Correction After Submit | No change or correction, even of category, is allowed once the application is submitted |
| OBC (Delhi) Only | Only OBC (Delhi) candidates get OBC benefits; OBC (Outside) must apply as Unreserved. OBC-NCL certificate must be issued on or after 01/04/2026 |
| One Application per Post | Only one application per post code is allowed; duplicate applications are rejected |
| Age Relaxation | PwBD + SC/ST: 15 years, PwBD + OBC: 13 years; Ex-Servicemen: military service plus 3 years (up to age 55); no relaxation for government employees |
| Qualification Cut-off Date | Educational qualification is judged as on 11/11/2026, the closing date of applications |
| Fee Exemption Condition | Ex-Servicemen already re-employed in a civil post after using the ESM reservation do not get the fee exemption |
| Post | Total | GEN | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | ESM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sweeper Safai Karamchari | 10 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Chowkidar | 15 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Pay Scale
| Post | Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| All Posts | ₹5,200 – ₹20,200 |
- Exam Type
- MCQ
- Time
- 2 hours
- Marks
- 100
- Negative marking
- 1/4 mark
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English | 25 | 25 |
| Hindi | 25 | 25 |
| General Knowledge (including Current Affairs) | 25 | 25 |
| Arithmetic | 25 | 25 |
- Marks
- 15
What is the last date to apply for DSSSB Delhi District Court Sweeper and Chowkidar 2026?
Online applications are open from 13/10/2026 (12:00 noon) to 11/11/2026 (11:00 PM). The link is disabled after that.
What is the application fee?
The fee is Rs. 100 for General, OBC and EWS candidates. Women, SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempt. Pay only through SBI e-pay; the fee is not refunded.
What is the age limit?
The age must be 18 to 27 years as on 01/06/2026, so you must be born between 02/06/1999 and 01/06/2008. Relaxation is 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (Delhi) and 10 years for PwBD with UR/EWS.
How many vacancies are there?
There are 25 vacancies in the District and Sessions Courts: 10 for Sweeper / Safai Karamchari and 15 for Chowkidar. The numbers are tentative and may change.
What is the educational qualification?
Matriculation pass or equivalent from a recognised board is needed for both posts. No experience is required.
What is the selection process and exam pattern?
There is a 100-mark objective (MCQ) test of 120 minutes with English, Hindi, General Knowledge and Arithmetic (25 marks each) and negative marking of 0.25 per wrong answer, followed by a 15-mark interview. The minimum qualifying marks in the MCQ test are 50% for UR/EWS and 45% for other categories.
When will the exam be held?
The dates of the examination and interview have not been announced. They will be notified on the websites of the Board and the District and Sessions Courts.
How do I apply?
Register once on dsssbonline.nic.in, log in, apply online for the post code you want (46/26 Sweeper or 47/26 Chowkidar), and pay the fee through SBI e-pay if it applies to you. Applications by post, hand or mail are not accepted.