DSSSB Sweeper & Chowkidar Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 25 Posts

Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) has released advertisement number 05/2026, announcing 25 vacancies for Sweeper/Safai karamchari (10 posts) and Chowkidar (15 posts) in Delhi. Candidates who are citizens of India and possess a Matriculation pass or equivalent from a recognized board are eligible to apply online. The online application process opens on 13 October 2026 and closes on 11 November 2026, which is also the last date for fee payment through SBI e-pay. The notified pay for these posts is Rs. 5,200-20,200/- with a Grade Pay of Rs. 2,000, and the selection process comprises an Objective/MCQ Test followed by an Interview.

DSSSB Sweeper/Safai karamchari & Chowkidar Recruitment 2026 Overview

DSSSB Sweeper/Safai karamchari & Chowkidar Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

DSSSB Sweeper/Safai karamchari & Chowkidar Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details (Post-wise & Category-wise)

A total of 25 tentative vacancies are notified for District & Sessions Courts under advertisement number 05/2026. The category-wise breakdown is as follows:

DSSSB Sweeper/Safai karamchari & Chowkidar Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Nationality

The candidate must be a citizen of India as defined in the Constitution of India or under any law made by the Parliament to regulate the rights for citizenship.

DSSSB Sweeper/Safai karamchari & Chowkidar Qualification Required

The crucial date for determining educational qualification and experience is 11 November 2026.

DSSSB Sweeper/Safai karamchari & Chowkidar Recruitment 2026 Age Limit

Candidates must have attained the age of 18 years but should not have attained the age of 27 years. The age limit shall be reckoned as on 01 June 2026. Therefore, a candidate must be born not earlier than 02 June 1999 and not later than 01 June 2008.

Age Relaxation

DSSSB Sweeper/Safai karamchari & Chowkidar Recruitment 2026 Salary

DSSSB Sweeper/Safai karamchari & Chowkidar Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

Application fees must be paid online exclusively through SBI e-pay. Other modes of payment are not accepted. Application fees once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.

DSSSB Sweeper/Safai karamchari & Chowkidar Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

The selection process comprises an Objective Test (MCQ) followed by an Interview.

Objective/MCQ Test Pattern (100 Marks)

Each MCQ carries 1 mark with a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer. The language of the examination will be bi-lingual (English and Hindi) except for the English and Hindi language papers. Minimum qualifying marks for the Objective/MCQ Examination are 50% for UR/EWS category and 45% for OBC(Delhi)/SC/ST/PH(PwBD)/ESM.

Interview

The interview carries 15 marks and will be conducted by the Office of the Ld. Principal District & Sessions Judge(HQs). The number of candidates called for interview shall be a maximum of 10 times the total vacancies. There is no minimum qualifying mark in the interview.

How to Apply for DSSSB Sweeper/Safai karamchari & Chowkidar Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official DSSSB OARS portal at https://dsssbonline.nic.in and click on “Click for New Registration” if registering for the first time.
2. Complete the online registration form using valid details, a scanned photo identity proof, and active contact credentials.
3. Log in with your user ID and password generated after registration.
4. Select the respective post code (46/26 for Sweeper/Safai karamchari or 47/26 for Chowkidar) and fill in the online application form accurately.
5. Upload a recent clear colour photograph with a plain white or off-white background and signature as per prescribed specifications.
6. Pay the requisite application fee of Rs. 100/- online through SBI e-pay (exempted for women, SC, ST, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen).
7. Submit the online application form before 11 November 2026 (11:00 PM).
8. Download and print a copy of the submitted application form for your personal records.

DSSSB Sweeper/Safai karamchari & Chowkidar Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions

• Applications must be submitted through online mode only; postal, hand-delivered, or email applications will not be accepted.
• Once the online application form is submitted, no requests for change or correction in any particulars (including category) will be entertained.
• Candidates must possess valid category certificates (OBC, EWS, SC, ST, PwBD) issued on or before the closing date of 11 November 2026. OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) certificates must be issued on/after 01 April 2026 and up to 11 November 2026.
• Only one online registration and one application per post code are permitted per candidate. Multiple submissions will lead to rejection.
• Candidates must bring a printout of the exact photograph uploaded when required and follow the specified examination dress code (light clothes with half sleeves, slippers/sandals with low heels).
• Candidature is entirely provisional at all stages subject to verification of eligibility by the user department.

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