DSSSB Patwari Syllabus 2026 – Latest Exam Pattern, Subject-wise Topics, & Preparation Tips

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• Updated March 02, 2026 09:44 AM
• by Alaguvelan M
• The DSSSB Patwari Syllabus 2026 is out as part of the latest recruitment drive, and if you're aiming for one of the 15 Patwari posts under Advertisement No. 02/2026 (released in late February 2026 by the Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board), getting familiar with the syllabus and pattern early can really set you up for success.
• The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) has announced Patwari vacancies in the Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB), and the process follows the standard DSSSB one-tier examination scheme for such Group 'C' posts like Patwari.
• This means a single online Computer-Based Test (CBT) is typically used for selection, focusing on general aptitude, languages, and basic job-related awareness.

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DSSSB Patwari 2026 Overview

• The recruitment targets filling 15 Patwari positions (Post Code 14/26) through an online application window that opened on February 27, 2026, and closes on March 28, 2026. The exam is conducted in online CBT mode.
• Conducting Body: Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB)
• Post Name: Patwari
• Exam Mode: Online (Computer-Based Test)
• Selection Process: One Tier examination (CBT), followed by document verification
• Official Website: dsssb.delhi.gov.in

DSSSB Patwari Exam Pattern 2026

• For Patwari, DSSSB uses its One Tier (General Posts) scheme, an objective MCQ-based exam worth 200 marks. It's straightforward: 200 questions, each carrying 1 mark, to be solved in 2 hours.
• There's a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer (as per the standard DSSSB scheme; confirm in your specific admit card instructions).
• Key highlights:
• Exam Type: Objective, MCQ-based
• Total Questions: 200
• Total Marks: 200
• Duration: 2 hours
• Negative Marking: Yes (0.25 marks per wrong answer)

DSSSB Patwari Syllabus 2026 – Subject-Wise Detailed Topics

• The syllabus sticks to the classic DSSSB One Tier (General) pattern, pulling from official guidelines and past cycles. Questions test basic to moderate knowledge, with emphasis on accuracy and speed.

DSSSB Patwari Selection Process 2026

• The process is merit-based and straightforward:
• Written Examination: One Tier CBT covering the above sections.
• Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates submit originals (education certificates, age proof, category documents, etc.).
• Final Merit List: Based on exam marks, reservations, and eligibility checks — no interview or skill test for Patwari.

Q1. What is the syllabus for DSSSB Patwari 2026?

• It includes General Awareness, General Intelligence & Reasoning, Arithmetical & Numerical Ability, Hindi Language & Comprehension, and English Language & Comprehension, all at a basic-to-intermediate level, aligned with DSSSB's One Tier scheme.