The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) has released the notification for PRT / Assistant Teacher (Primary) posts in 2025, with 1,180 vacancies to be filled for Delhi Directorate of Education and New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC).
Before applying, candidates must check whether they satisfy the eligibility conditions — especially educational qualifications, age limits, and other requirements. Any mismatch could lead to disqualification.
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Key Dates & Overview
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | September 2025 |
| Online Application Window | 17 September to 16 October 2025 |
| Total Vacancies | 1,180 PRT / Assistant Teacher (Primary) posts |
| Pay Scale | ₹ 35,400 to ₹ 1,12,400 (Pay Level 6) |
The eligibility criteria have two major components:
Educational Qualification / Teaching Qualification
Age Limit / Relaxation
Educational Qualification
The educational or teaching qualification requirement for DSSSB PRT 2025 varies slightly depending on whether the post is under the Directorate of Education (DOE) or NDMC.
For Directorate of Education (DOE) / Major PRT Posts
Candidates should satisfy one of the following options:
Senior Secondary (10+2) or equivalent with 50% marks + 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.) / Elementary Teacher Education (ETE) / JBT / DIET / equivalent recognized program
Senior Secondary (10+2) with 45% marks + 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education, per NCTE (Recognition Norms & Procedure) regulations – 2002
Senior Secondary with 50% marks + 4-year B.El.Ed. (Bachelor of Elementary Education).
Senior Secondary with 50% marks + 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education) from a recognized board or institution.
Graduation + 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education / Teaching qualification (for those holding a higher degree)
Cleared CTET (Central Teacher Eligibility Test) — this is mandatory as per notification for these teaching posts.
Also, candidates must have passed Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, or English as a subject at the Secondary (10th) level (whichever applicable).
For NDMC (New Delhi Municipal Council) PRT Posts
Eligibility is slightly simplified:
12th pass (Senior Secondary) with 50% marks (5% relaxation for SC / ST) from a recognized board
2-year Diploma in Primary Education / Certificate Course in ETE / JBT / DIET / B.El.Ed. from recognized institution
Must have passed Hindi as a subject in 10th class.
CTET pass is also required for NDMC PRT posts.
In summary, the teaching qualification (D.El.Ed., B.El.Ed., etc.) and CTET clearance are non-negotiable parts of eligibility.
Age Limit & Relaxations
The DSSSB PRT 2025 upper age limit is 30 years for general category candidates.
Minimum Age
The notification does not explicitly mention a minimum age requirement in most sources, but typically candidates must be at least 18 years old by the end of application date.1
Age Relaxation (Upper Age Limit Relaxation)
Relaxation in upper age limit is allowed as per government norms. Some common relaxations include:
| Category | Relaxation over 30 years |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years+1 |
| PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) | 10 years (for UR/EWS) |
| PwBD + SC / ST | 15 years |
| PwBD + OBC | 13 years |
Also, departmental / in-service candidates may get additional relaxation as per rules (for Group B / teaching cadre) (if applicable) — but these are not clearly fixed in the notification sources available. PW Live+1
Other Mandatory Criteria / Conditions
Apart from qualification and age, candidates must also satisfy:
Nationality: Must be Indian citizens.
Language requirement: Must have passed Hindi, Urdu, or English as a subject at 10th / secondary level (for DOE posts)
CTET certificate: Mandatory for both DOE and NDMC PRT — must have a valid Central Teacher Eligibility Test pass.
No prior experience required: There’s no requirement of teaching experience.
Other standard conditions such as clean character, medical fitness etc., will apply as per DSSSB rules.
How to Interpret & Verify Eligibility
Always refer to the official PDF notification of DSSSB PRT 2025 to cross-check the exact wording, especially for special relaxations or minority clauses.
If you have qualifications equivalent to those listed (for example, diploma equivalence, teacher training credentials), check whether they are recognized by NCTE / State Education Board.
For age relaxations, documents such as caste certificate, disability certificate must be valid and recognized under Delhi / Central laws.
If you are from NDMC cadre applying for NDMC PRT, ensure you meet that cadre’s specific requirement (which may be slightly different) as per the notification.
CTET clearing is mandatory — even if you satisfy the educational criteria, lack of CTET will disqualify you.
Pay attention to the “subject passed at 10th / 12th” clause in languages — missing that may disqualify you.
FAQs — DSSSB PRT Eligibility 2025
Q1. What is the maximum age for DSSSB PRT 2025?
A. 30 years for general category, with relaxations for SC/ST (5 years), OBC (3 years), and PwBD (10 years for UR / etc.)
Q2. Can a 12th pass candidate apply?
A. Yes — for NDMC PRT posts, 12th pass with 50% marks + appropriate diploma is acceptable.
Q3. Is CTET mandatory?
A. Yes — possessing a valid CTET pass certificate is mandatory for eligibility.
Q4. What are teaching qualification options?
A. D.El.Ed., B.El.Ed., Diploma in Education (Special Education), JBT / DIET etc.
Q5. Are there relaxations for persons with benchmark disabilities (PwBD)?
A. Yes — 10 years for UR, and expanded relaxations when combined with SC / OBC categories (15 or 13 years) as per rules.
