Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) District Courts Sweeper & Chowkidar Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 25 Vacancies (Advt. No. 05/2026)

The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) has officially released its latest employment notification (Advt. No. 05/2026, dated 9th October 2026) for the direct recruitment of qualified candidates to fill 25 vacancies for the posts of Sweeper / Safai Karamchari (Post Code 46/26) and Chowkidar (Post Code 47/26) across the District & Sessions Courts of Delhi.

The online application registration window on the official DSSSB OARS portal opened on 13th October 2026 at 12:00 Noon, and eligible candidates can submit their applications online up to 11th November 2026 (11:00 PM).

Recruitment Overview Matrix

Feature	Details
Conducting Organization	Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB)
User Department	Office of the Principal District & Sessions Judge (HQs), Delhi District Courts
Advertisement Number	Advt. No. 05/2026 (Dated 9th October 2026)
Post Designations	Sweeper / Safai Karamchari & Chowkidar
Total Openings	25 Vacancies
Job Location	District Courts across Delhi / New Delhi
Application Mode	Online Only (via official DSSSB OARS web portal)
Notification Release Date	9th October 2026
Online Application Start Date & Time	13th October 2026 at 12:00 Noon
Last Date & Time to Apply Online	11th November 2026 up to 11:00 PM
Official Website Portals	dsssbonline.nic.in / dsssb.delhi.gov.in

Important Schedule & Timeline Matrix

Event Description	Official Dates & Timeline
Official Employment Notice Date	9th October 2026
Commencement of Online Registration & Application	13th October 2026 at 12:00 Noon
Closing Date & Time for Online Applications & Fee Payment	11th November 2026 up to 11:00 PM
Cut-off Date for Age Calculation	1st June 2026
Cut-off Date for Educational Eligibility	11th November 2026
Objective / MCQ Examination Date	To be notified separately on the portal

Post, Vacancy & Category-Wise Breakdown Matrix

Post Code	Post Designation	UR	OBC	SC	ST	EWS	Total Vacancies	Horizontal ESM Reserve
46/26	Sweeper / Safai Karamchari	5	2	1	1	1	10	1
47/26	Chowkidar	7	4	2	1	1	15	1
Total	—	12	6	3	2	2	25 Posts	2

Salary Structure & Classification Matrix

Post Name	Group Classification	Pay Scale (6th CPC)	Grade Pay	7th CPC Pay Matrix Equivalent
Sweeper / Safai Karamchari	Group-C (Non-Gazetted)	₹5,200 – ₹20,200/-	₹2,000/-	Pay Level-3
Chowkidar	Group-C (Non-Gazetted)	₹5,200 – ₹20,200/-	₹2,000/-	Pay Level-3

Eligibility Criteria & Essential Parameters

1. Age Limit Parameters (As on 1st June 2026)

• Minimum Age Limit: 18 Years for all candidates.
• Maximum Age Limit: 27 Years for Unreserved / EWS candidates (born between 02.06.1999 and 01.06.2008).
• Category-Wise Upper Age Relaxations:
  • SC / ST Candidates: Up to 5 years (up to 32 years).
  • OBC Candidates (Delhi Domicile): Up to 3 years (up to 30 years).
  • PwBD (UR / EWS) Candidates: Up to 10 years.
  • PwBD + SC / ST Candidates: Up to 15 years.
  • PwBD + OBC Candidates: Up to 13 years.
  • Ex-Servicemen (ESM): Period of Military Service plus 3 years (up to a maximum cap of 55 years).

2. Educational & Professional Qualifications

• Essential Academic Requirement: Must have passed Matriculation (10th Class Pass) or its equivalent from a recognized Educational Board or Institution.
• Experience / Desirable Criteria: Nil (Freshers are 100% eligible).

Selection Process Structure

Selection comprises a two-stage evaluation pipeline:

1. Stage 1: Objective Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) Examination (100 Marks):
   • Tests candidates across General English, General Hindi, General Knowledge / Current Affairs, and Basic Mathematics / Reasoning.
   • Negative marking of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer.
   • Minimum Qualifying Marks: 50% for UR/EWS, 45% for OBC/SC/ST/PwBD/ESM.
2. Stage 2: Personal Interview (15 Marks):
   • Candidates qualifying the written test will be shortlisted for the interview up to 10 times the number of advertised vacancies.
3. Document Verification (e-Dossier) & Medical Check-up: Final appointment is subject to verification of original mark sheets, caste certificates (Delhi format for OBC), and physical fitness.

Application Fee Structure

Category of Applicant	Total Application Fee
General / Unreserved, OBC, EWS Male Candidates	₹100/-
Women Candidates (All Categories), SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen	₹0/- (Exempted)
Payment Mode: Online digital payment gateway via SBI e-Pay (Debit Cards, Credit Cards, Net Banking, UPI).

Step-by-Step Guide to Apply Online

1. Visit Official Portal: Go to the official DSSSB online application registration system at dsssbonline.nic.in.
2. Complete OARS Registration: If applying for the first time, click “Click Here for New Registration” and register using your 10th certificate details, Aadhaar number, email ID, and mobile number.
3. Log In & Select Post Code: Sign in using your registration number and password, open Advt. No. 05/2026, and select Post Code 46/26 (Sweeper) or Post Code 47/26 (Chowkidar).
4. Fill Personal & Academic Data: Enter your complete bio-data, address, educational qualifications, and category records accurately.
5. Upload Scanned Documents: Attach scanned digital images of your passport-size photo, signature, and thumb impressions according to specified pixel and file size parameters.
6. Remit Fee & Final Submission: Pay the application fee of ₹100/- online (if applicable), review the complete application preview, and click submit before 11th November 2026 (11:00 PM). Print and save a hard copy of the submitted form for future reference.

🔗 DSSSB Official Website Portal

🔗 Direct Link to Apply Online via DSSSB OARS Portal

📄 Download DSSSB Sweeper & Chowkidar Official Notification PDF

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: What is the last date to apply online for DSSSB Sweeper & Chowkidar Recruitment 2026?

A: The online application submission deadline is 11th November 2026 up to 11:00 PM.

Q2: How many total vacancies are announced under Advt. No. 05/2026?

A: A total of 25 vacancies have been notified (10 for Sweeper / Safai Karamchari and 15 for Chowkidar) in Delhi District Courts.

Q3: What is the educational qualification required for these posts?

A: Candidates must have passed Matriculation (10th Standard Pass) or equivalent from a recognized board. No prior experience is required.

Q4: What is the age limit for General category applicants?

A: The age limit is 18 to 27 years as on 1st June 2026.

Q5: What is the application fee for female candidates?

A: Female candidates belonging to all categories are completely exempted from paying the application fee (₹0/-).