DSSSB IT Assistant Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026, Download PDF

The DSSSB has released the IT Assistant 2026 Recruitment, offering a valuable opportunity for candidates aspiring to secure a government job in the Information Technology Department. To perform well in the examination, candidates must have a clear understanding of the latest DSSSB IT Assistant Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026, as it helps in identifying important topics, understanding the marking scheme, and planning preparation effectively from the beginning.

DSSSB IT Assistant Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026

The DSSSB IT Assistant Syllabus 2026 covers subjects that evaluate a candidate’s general aptitude, reasoning ability, language proficiency, computer awareness, and job-related skills. Candidates should prepare each section thoroughly and focus on both conceptual understanding and regular practice. Going through the complete syllabus before starting preparation will help aspirants create a structured study plan and ensure that no important topic is left uncovered before the examination.

DSSSB IT Assistant Selection Process

The selection for DSSSB IT Assistant will follow these steps:

Online Computer Based Test (CBT)
Normalization: If the exam is held in multiple shifts, scores will be normalized using the DSSSB formula (Annexure-II of the notification).
E-Dossier & Document Verification: Candidates who qualify in the CBT will be required to upload an e-dossier. Original documents will be verified by the user department (NDMC).
Final Nomination: Based on merit and document verification.

DSSSB IT Assistant Exam Pattern 2026

The selection for the IT Assistant post will be based on a Single Tier Computer-Based Test (CBT). The exam pattern is classified as One Tier (General).

Subject	No. of Qs	Marks	Duration
General Awareness	40	40	2 Hours
General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability	40	40
Arithmetical & Numerical Ability	40	40
Test of Hindi Language & Comprehension	40	40
Test of English Language & Comprehension	40	40
Total	200	200

Language: All questions will be bilingual (Hindi & English) except for the language comprehension sections.
Minimum Qualifying Marks:
- General/EWS: 40%
- OBC (Delhi): 35%
- SC/ST/PwBD: 30%
Final Merit: Based solely on the marks obtained in the written exam.

DSSSB IT Assistant Syllabus 2026

The syllabus is divided into five key areas, each carrying 40 marks. The detailed topics are expected to be as follows:

General Awareness (40 Marks)

Current events of national and international importance.
Indian History, Culture, and National Movement.
Indian & World Geography (Physical, Social, Economic).
Indian Polity and Constitution (Governance, Panchayati Raj).
Economic Development (Budget, Five-Year Plans, Economic Reforms).
General Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology – basic level).
Knowledge of computers and IT basics.
Sports, Awards, and Books & Authors.

General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability (40 Marks)

Analogies, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations.
Syllogism, Venn Diagrams, Statement-Conclusions.
Series (Number, Alphabetical, Alphanumeric).
Non-Verbal Reasoning (Mirror Images, Paper Folding, Figure Matrix).
Data Sufficiency, Directions, Ranking, and Ordering.
Matrix and Puzzles.

Arithmetical & Numerical Ability (40 Marks)

Number Systems, Simplification, Decimals, Fractions.
LCM & HCF, Ratio & Proportion, Percentage.
Profit & Loss, Discount, Simple & Compound Interest.
Time & Work, Time & Distance (Trains, Boats).
Averages, Partnership, Mixtures & Allegations.
Data Interpretation (Charts, Graphs, Tables).

Test of Hindi Language & Comprehension (40 Marks)

व्याकरण: संज्ञा, सर्वनाम, विशेषण, क्रिया, अव्यय, पर्यायवाची, विलोम, वाक्यांश के लिए एक शब्द, अनेकार्थी शब्द, तत्सम-तद्भव, लोकोक्तियाँ एवं मुहावरे।
संधि एवं समास, उपसर्ग एवं प्रत्यय।
वाच्य एवं अलंकार।
रस, छंद एवं दोष।
गद्यांश/पद्यांश पर आधारित प्रश्न।

Test of English Language & Comprehension (40 Marks)

Grammar: Tenses, Articles, Prepositions, Modals, Subject-Verb Agreement.
Vocabulary: Synonyms, Antonyms, One-word Substitution, Idioms & Phrases.
Sentence Correction, Para Jumbles, Cloze Test.
Reading Comprehension (Passage-based questions).
Fill in the Blanks, Error Spotting.

DSSSB Marking Scheme 2026

Candidates should be familiar with the marking system before appearing for the examination.

Correct Answer: +1 Mark
Wrong Answer: -0.25 Mark
Unattempted Question: 0 Mark
Mode of Exam: Online
Question Type: Objective MCQ

FAQs

What is the exam pattern for DSSSB IT Assistant?

The selection is through a One Tier (General) Computer Based Test (CBT) of 2 hours duration. There are 200 objective-type questions (MCQs) for 200 marks. The questions are equally divided into five sections: General Awareness, General Intelligence & Reasoning, Arithmetical & Numerical Ability, Hindi Language & Comprehension, and English Language & Comprehension (40 marks each).

Is there negative marking in the DSSSB IT Assistant exam?

Yes. 0.25 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer. There is no penalty for unanswered questions.

What topics are covered under the English and Hindi sections?

English: Grammar (tenses, prepositions, modals), vocabulary (synonyms, antonyms, idioms), sentence correction, para jumbles, cloze test, and reading comprehension.
Hindi: व्याकरण (संज्ञा, सर्वनाम, क्रिया, विलोम, पर्यायवाची), संधि, समास, मुहावरे, लोकोक्तियाँ, गद्यांश/पद्यांश पर आधारित प्रश्न।

How is the final merit list prepared for DSSSB IT Assistant?

Final merit is prepared solely on the total marks obtained in the written examination. In case of a tie, the candidate senior in age is placed higher; if age is also same, alphabetical order of the first name (in English) decides.