DSSSB ASO Syllabus 2026: Exam Pattern, Tier I & II, and Syllabus Details

Age limits

Not specified in the available content. Please refer to the official notification for the precise age criteria.

Eligibility overview

The post is for the Assistant Section Officer (ASO) / Grade-II (GNCTD) under Advt. No. 01/2026. The selection comprises Tier 1 (qualifying) and Tier 2 (merit), followed by document verification and medical examination. Applicants should meet the minimum educational requirements and any post-specific criteria as stated in the official notification.

For exact qualifications per post, refer to the official DSSSB notification.

Important dates

• Notification release: February 2026 (Advt. No. 01/2026).
• Tier 1 and Tier 2 exam dates are not fully specified in the provided content; dates are to be announced in the official notification.

Application fees

Not specified in the available content. Check the official notification for fee details and category-wise concessions, if any.

Exam structure and pattern

• Tier 1: Qualifying, objective test with General Awareness, General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability, Arithmetical & Numerical Ability, Hindi Language & Comprehension, English Language & Comprehension (Total: 200 marks; 2 hours).
• Tier 2: Merit-based, Part 1 (MCQ - 200 marks) and Part 2 (Descriptive - 100 marks in English).

Syllabus at a glance

• General Awareness (Tier 1 & 2)
• General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability
• Arithmetical & Numerical Ability
• Hindi Language & Comprehension (Mainly Tier 1)
• English Language & Comprehension (Tier 1 & Tier 2)
• Computer Proficiency (Tier 2 only)

Preparation tips

• Begin with Tier 1 to clear the qualifying cut-off.
• Focus on Tier 2 Computer Proficiency and Descriptive English.
• Read newspapers daily for current affairs and practice previous papers.
• Practice mock tests to manage time and negative marking.
• Emphasize Delhi-specific GK for General Awareness.