The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) is the recruiting body of the Government of NCT of Delhi that conducts selection for various departments. Through this recruitment, it is filling 25 Group-C posts of Sweeper/Safai Karamchari and Chowkidar in the District and Sessions Courts. These are support staff roles in the Delhi district courts establishment, and this page brings together all the details a candidate needs for this recruitment.
DSSSB Sweeper and Chowkidar Recruitment 2026
Posted 09 Oct 2026Updated 09 Oct 202605/2026
Total Vacancies
25
Last Date
11 Nov
24 days left
Apply Mode
Online
Permanent
Status
Notification Out
Recruitment status
Applications open
Last date 11 Nov 2026 · 24 days left
- Notification09 Oct
- Applications Open13 Oct
About DSSSB Sweeper and Chowkidar Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board
- Advertisement No.
- 05/2026
- Post Name
- Sweeper/Safai karamchari and Chowkidar
- Job Location
- Delhi, Delhi
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India (Open to Indian nationals; only OBC (Delhi) candidates get OBC reservation and age relaxation, OBC candidates from outside Delhi are treated as unreserved)
- Job Type
- Permanent
- Age Limit
- 18–27 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Pay Scale
- Rs. 5,200-20,200/- + Grade Pay Rs. 2,000/-, Group-C
Vacancy Breakdown
Sweeper/Safai karamchari
10
UR 5OBC 2SC 1ST 1EWS 1
Chowkidar
15
UR 7OBC 4SC 2ST 1EWS 1
Total25
| Post Name | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweeper/Safai karamchari | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| Chowkidar | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 15 |
| Grand Total | 12 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 25 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Sweeper/Safai karamchari10 posts
- Qualification
- Essential: Matriculation pass or equivalent from a recognized board. Desirable: NIL. Experience: Essential: NIL, Desirable: NIL.
- Note
- Post identified suitable for PwBD categories (a) B, LV; (b) D, HH; (c) OL, CP, LC, Dw, AAV, SD/SI without any associated neurological or limb dysfunction; (d) ASD (M, MoD), ID, SLD, MI; (e) MD involving (a) to (d).
Chowkidar15 posts
- Qualification
- Essential: Matriculation pass or equivalent from a recognized board. Desirable: NIL. Experience: Essential: NIL, Desirable: NIL.
- Note
- Post identified suitable for PwBD categories (a) B, LV; (b) D, HH; (c) OA, OL, OAL, CP, LC, Dw, AAV, SD/SI without any associated neurological or limb dysfunction; (d) ASD (M), ID, SLD, MI; (e) MD involving (a) to (d).
Age Limit
18 to 27 years as on 01-06-2026 (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 with 3 years regular service as per DDC Rules, 2012.
Application Fee
General / UR, OBC, EWS
Rs. 100
Women, SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Serviceman
Nil
Bank Details for Fee Payment
Application fee is paid online only through SBI e-pay; no other mode of payment is accepted and fees once paid are not refunded.
Selection Process
- 1Objective Test (MCQ)
100 marks, 100 questions of 1 mark each, 120 minutes (160 minutes for PwD candidates); 0.25 marks deducted per wrong answer; minimum qualifying marks 50% for UR/EWS and 45% for OBC (Delhi)/SC/ST/PwBD/ESM
- 2Interview
15 marks, conducted by the Office of the Ld. Principal District and Sessions Judge (HQs); candidates called up to 10 times the total vacancies; no minimum qualifying marks
Shortlisting ratio: 1:10
Exam Pattern
120 Minutes (160 Minutes for PwD candidates)Objective Test (MCQ), Computer BasedNegative: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer
English
25 questions · 25 marks
Hindi
25 questions · 25 marks
General Knowledge (including Current Affairs)
25 questions · 25 marks
Arithmetic
25 questions · 25 marks
| Subject | Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | 25 | 25 | — |
| Hindi | 25 | 25 | — |
| General Knowledge (including Current Affairs) | 25 | 25 | — |
| Arithmetic | 25 | 25 | — |
Salary Structure
Rs. 5,200-20,200/- + Grade Pay Rs. 2,000/-, Group-C
Grade Pay: Rs. 2,000
How to Apply
- 1Register on the DSSSB OARS portal at the official website using the Click for New Registration option with a valid email ID, mobile number and scanned photo identity proof
- 2Log in with the user ID and password generated after registration
- 3Select the post code, 46/26 for Sweeper/Safai Karamchari or 47/26 for Chowkidar, and fill in the online application form
- 4Upload a recent clear colour photograph with a plain white or off-white background and a signature as per the prescribed specifications
- 5Pay the application fee of Rs. 100 through SBI e-pay, exempted for women, SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates
- 6Submit the online application form before 11 November 2026, 11:00 PM
- 7Download and print a copy of the submitted application form for personal records
Important Details
- Applications are accepted through online mode only; postal, hand-delivered or email applications will not be accepted.
- Once the online application is submitted, no request for change or correction in any particular, including category, is entertained.
- Only one registration and one application per post code are allowed; multiple submissions lead to rejection and debarment.
- Candidates must possess valid category certificates issued on or before 11 November 2026, and OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) certificates must be issued on or after 01 April 2026 and up to 11 November 2026.
- Candidature is provisional at all stages and subject to verification of eligibility by the user department.
- Candidates must bring a printout of the exact photograph uploaded whenever asked by the Board.
Minimum Qualifying Marks (Objective/MCQ Examination)
UR / EWS
Minimum Qualifying Marks: 50%
OBC (Delhi) / SC / ST / PwBD / ESM
Minimum Qualifying Marks: 45%
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| UR / EWS | 50% |
| OBC (Delhi) / SC / ST / PwBD / ESM | 45% |
Tie-Breaking in Merit
If two or more candidates in the same category secure equal marks in the merit, the candidate senior in age is placed higher. If the dates of birth are also the same, the candidate whose first name comes first in English alphabetical order is placed higher.
Examination Centres
The centres for holding the examination will be in Delhi/NCR and other states as decided by DSSSB.
OBC (Delhi) Certificate Requirement
Only OBC (Delhi) candidates notified by the Government of NCT of Delhi get OBC reservation and age relaxation. OBC candidates from outside Delhi are treated as unreserved and must apply under the UR category. OBC candidates must hold an OBC certificate issued on or before 11/11/2026 and an OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) certificate issued on or after 01/04/2026 but not later than 11/11/2026.
Dress Code for Examination
Light clothes with half sleeves, without big buttons, brooch, badge or flower, worn with salwar or trouser. Slippers or sandals with low heels are allowed; shoes are not allowed.
Normalisation of Marks
Marks scored in the Computer Based Test will be normalised, if required, using the formula published by DSSSB vide Notice No. 10 (271)/Sec.Cell/DSSSB/18/989 dated 11.07.2018, and the normalised scores will be used to determine the final merit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a candidate apply for both the Sweeper and the Chowkidar post?
Yes. One online application is allowed per post code, so a candidate can apply separately for post code 46/26 (Sweeper/Safai Karamchari) and post code 47/26 (Chowkidar).
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