DSSSB Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 25 Sweeper & Chowkidar Posts in District Courts

Table of Contents

1. Recruitment Overview
2. Vacancy Details
3. Educational Qualification
4. Age Limit
5. Application Fee
6. Important Dates
7. Selection Process
8. How to Apply
9. Important Links
10. Frequently Asked Questions
11. Disclaimer
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✓ Last verified on 12 October 2026 from official notification

The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) has released Advertisement No. 05/2026 for the DSSSB Sweeper and Chowkidar Recruitment 2026. Online applications are invited, on behalf of the District and Sessions Courts, for 25 vacancies of Sweeper / Safai Karamchari and Chowkidar (Group C). The online application window is from 13 October 2026 to 11 November 2026.

Recruitment Overview

Particulars	Details
Organization Name	Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB), for District & Sessions Courts, Delhi
Post Name	Sweeper / Safai Karamchari (Post Code 46/26) and Chowkidar (Post Code 47/26)
Advertisement / Notification Number	Advertisement No. 05/2026 (No. F.1(451)/P&P/DSSSB/2026/Advt./5134), dated 09.10.2026
Total Vacancies	25
Job Location	District & Sessions Courts, Delhi
Application Mode	Online only
Official Website	https://dsssb.delhi.gov.in
Apply Start Date	13 October 2026 (from 12:00 Noon)
Last Date to Apply	11 November 2026 (till 11:00 PM)

Vacancy Details

Post Name	Vacancies	Pay Scale / Salary
Sweeper / Safai Karamchari (Group C)	Total: 10 UR 5, OBC 2, SC 1, ST 1, EWS 1 PwBD 0, ESM 1	₹5,200–20,200 + Grade Pay ₹2,000
Chowkidar (Group C)	Total: 15 UR 7, OBC 4, SC 2, ST 1, EWS 1 PwBD 0, ESM 1	₹5,200–20,200 + Grade Pay ₹2,000

Vacancies are tentative and based on inputs from the indenting department.

Educational Qualification

Post Name	Required Qualification	Additional Requirement / Experience
Sweeper / Safai Karamchari	Matriculation pass or equivalent from a recognized board	Experience: Nil (essential and desirable)
Chowkidar	Matriculation pass or equivalent from a recognized board	Experience: Nil (essential and desirable)

The educational qualification is determined as on 11 November 2026, the cut-off date.

Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Maximum Age: Below 27 years
• Age Calculation Date: 1 June 2026 (born not earlier than 02.06.1999 and not later than 01.06.2008)
• Age Relaxation: SC/ST 5 years; OBC 3 years; PwBD + UR/EWS 10 years; PwBD + SC/ST 15 years; PwBD + OBC 13 years; Ex-Servicemen: period of military service plus 3 years (maximum up to 55 years). No age relaxation for Government employees.

Application Fee

Category	Application Fee	Payment Mode
General / OBC / EWS (male)	₹100	Online through SBI e-pay
Women, SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen	Exempted (Nil)	Not applicable

The fee, once paid, is not refundable. Ex-Servicemen already employed in a civil post after availing ESM reservation are not eligible for the fee concession.

Important Dates

Event	Date
Advertisement Date	09 October 2026
Opening of Online Application	13 October 2026 (12:00 Noon)
Closing of Online Application	11 November 2026 (11:00 PM)
Examination / Interview Date	To be intimated later on the official websites

Selection Process

1. Objective / MCQ Test (100 marks): English 25, Hindi 25, General Knowledge (including Current Affairs) 25 and Arithmetic 25 marks. Duration is 120 minutes (160 minutes for PwD candidates). Each question carries 1 mark, with 0.25 negative marking for each wrong answer.
2. Interview (15 marks): Conducted by the office of the Principal District & Sessions Judge (HQs). Up to 10 times the vacancies are called, and there is no minimum qualifying mark in the interview.
3. Minimum qualifying marks in MCQ test: 50% for UR/EWS and 45% for OBC/SC/ST/PwBD/ESM.
4. The final merit list is prepared on the basis of marks in the MCQ test and interview.

How to Apply

1. Visit the DSSSB online portal, dsssbonline.nic.in, and complete the one-time registration if not already registered.
2. Log in with your registration number and password, and select the post for which you want to apply.
3. Fill in the online application form carefully, as no changes are allowed after submission.
4. Upload a recent, clear colour photograph and signature as per the instructions.
5. Pay the fee through SBI e-pay if applicable to your category.
6. Submit the form between 13 October 2026 and 11 November 2026 and take a printout for your records.

Important Links

Link	URL
Official Notification PDF	Click Here
Apply Online	Click Here
Official Website	dsssb.delhi.gov.in

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How many vacancies are there in DSSSB Sweeper and Chowkidar Recruitment 2026?

There are 25 vacancies: 10 for Sweeper / Safai Karamchari and 15 for Chowkidar.

2. What is the last date to apply?

The last date to apply online is 11 November 2026 (till 11:00 PM).

3. What is the educational qualification required?

Matriculation pass or equivalent from a recognized board.

4. What is the age limit?

18 to 27 years as on 1 June 2026, with relaxation as per the notification.

5. What is the application fee?

₹100. Women, SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempted.

6. What is the pay scale?

₹5,200–20,200 plus Grade Pay ₹2,000 (Group C).

7. What is the selection process?

An objective MCQ test of 100 marks followed by an interview of 15 marks.

Disclaimer

Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully before applying. The information in this article is prepared for quick reference only. For complete and updated details, including eligibility conditions, reservation rules, and application instructions, please visit the official website or read the official notification.

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