If you have passed Class 10 and want a stable government job in Delhi, this notification is worth a look. The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) has opened applications for Sweeper/Safai Karamchari and Chowkidar posts in the District & Sessions Courts, Delhi. Applications are open now and close on 11 November 2026.

DSSSB Delhi District and Session Courts Sweeper / Safai Karamchari and Chowkidar Recruitment 2026

Quick Overview

Important Dates

• Notification released: 9 October 2026
• Applications open: 13 October 2026, 12:00 noon
• Last date to apply: 11 November 2026, 11:00 PM
• Age counted as on: 1 June 2026
• Exam date: Announced later

Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS: ₹100
• Women / SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-servicemen: No fee

The fee can only be paid through SBI e-pay, and it is non-refundable.

Age Limit as on 01/06/2026

Age: You should be between 18 and 27 years old as on 1 June 2026. In practice, you must be born between 2 June 1999 and 1 June 2008.

Age Relaxation

Who Can Apply?

Nationality: You must be an Indian citizen.

Education: A Matriculation certificate or equivalent from a recognised board is enough. No higher qualification or experience is required.

Vacancy Details Total – 25 Posts

Each post includes one vacancy reserved for ex-servicemen. The vacancy figures are tentative and based on requirements from the indenting department. Reservation applies separately to each post.

Only OBC (Delhi) candidates, as notified by the Government of NCT of Delhi, get OBC benefits. OBC candidates from outside Delhi are treated as Unreserved.

Selection Process

Selection has two stages:

1. Objective test (MCQ)
2. Interview

Only up to 10 times the number of vacancies will be called for the interview. The final merit list combines exam and interview marks.

Exam Pattern

• Duration: 120 minutes (160 minutes for PwBD candidates)
• Marking: 1 mark per question, with 0.25 deducted per wrong answer
• Language: Bilingual (English and Hindi), except the language papers themselves
• Minimum qualifying marks: 50% for UR/EWS, and 45% for OBC (Delhi)/SC/ST/PwBD/ESM

Interview

The interview carries 15 marks and is conducted by the office of the Principal District & Sessions Judge (HQs). There is no minimum qualifying mark for it, but those marks still count toward your final rank.

Salary and Benefits

Selected candidates will be placed in the pay scale of ₹5,200–20,200 with Grade Pay ₹2,000 (Group C). On top of basic pay, you can expect Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, medical benefits, other admissible allowances and promotion opportunities.

How to Apply Online

1. Open dsssbonline.nic.in.
2. Choose New Registration and create your One-Time Registration profile, or log in if you already have one.
3. Enter your personal and educational details.
4. Upload your photograph and signature in the required format.
5. Pay the fee if it applies to you.
6. Review everything carefully, then submit.
7. Download the final application and keep a printout.

Important Links – 

Apply Online – Click Here

Download Notification –  Click Here

Official Website – Click Here

FAQs

Is the 10th pass enough for this recruitment?
Yes. Matriculation or equivalent is the only essential qualification.

How many vacancies are there?
There are 25 in total: 10 for Sweeper/Safai Karamchari and 15 for Chowkidar.

What is the last date to apply?
11 November 2026, until 11:00 PM.

Is there negative marking?
Yes, 0.25 marks for every wrong answer.

Can I edit my form after submitting?
No. Corrections and category changes are not entertained after submission.

Is the application fee refundable?
No.

Disclaimer: This article is for information only. Always rely on the official DSSSB notification for final eligibility, dates and rules.