Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board Recruitment

PRISON DEPARTMENT POSTS

Introduction

There are various posts under Group ‘C’ of DSSSB Examination for the Prison Department. Let’s see the full details of the examination.

Posts:

  • Assistant Superintendent
  • Matron
  • Warder

Exam Calendar (2021)

Notification Date-
Application Begin-
Last Date for Application-
Exam Date-
Admit Card-

Application Process

New Registration

  • Visit the website https://dsssbonline.nic.in/ and click “New Registration”.

  • Read the instructions carefully and fill the form. For documents candidates need to have their Xth class Roll No. to fill the registration form and Aadhar Number ready for identification proof.

  • Candidates should note down the registration number and password before the next step.

Application Form

  • After the registration process, login with the credentials to fill the Application form.

  • After login, click ‘Apply’ and fill the form.

  • Uploading the photo, signature, left and right thumb impressions will be the next step to be followed. It requires a set dimension and size for documents which are as follows:

DOCUMENTSPhotoSignatureLeft ThumbRight Thumb
DIMENSION110×140140×110110×140110×140
MAXIMUM SIZE (in KB)40404040
  • Next, candidates need to pay the Application Fee which is different for each category:
CATEGORYFEE
General100 INR
OBC100 INR
SC/ST
PwDEXEMPTED
Ex-Servicemen
Female Candidates
  • Final submission of the form is to be done and the application process is completed.

Eligibility Criteria

The Eligibility Criteria for the posts are specified below:

ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT

QUALIFICATIONDETAILS
EssentialBachelor degree from a recognized university.
DesirableNIL
Physical Standard (Essential)DETAILS
MaleChest:- 32” (Girth) Height:- 5’6” (For Gorkhas & Dogras: 5’ 4)
FemaleHeight:- 5’0’’
Physical Endurance Test (Essential)DETAILS
Male1600 meters race in 06 minutes and 30 seconds.
Note:- Those who qualify in the race shall be further eligible to appear in the following test:-
(i) High Jump:- 3’6’’ (to be achieved in any one of the three chances that will be given).
(ii) Broad/Long Jump:- 13.0 feet (to be achieved in any one of the three chances that will be given).
Female800 meters race in 04 minutes and 30 seconds.
Note:- Those who qualify in the race shall be further eligible to appear in the following test:
(i) High Jump:- 3.0 feet (to be achieved in any one of the three chances that will be given).
(ii) Broad/Long Jump:- 9.0 feet (to be achieved in any one of the three chances that will be given).
Note:- There would be no appeal against the PET. During PET, a check will also be made for any defect or deformity (including bow-legged, knock-knees, flat-feet etc.) which would render candidates ineligible for recruitment.

MATRON

QUALIFICATIONDETAILS
Essential10+2 (senior Secondary pass from a recognized Board.
DesirableNIL
Physical Standard (Essential)DETAILS
Height:- 157 Cms. (relaxable by 5 Cms. For candidates belonging to Gorkhas/Garhwalis/ Dogras and Scheduled Tribes)
Sound state of health, free from standard defect/ deformity/ disease, vision 6/6 without glass both eyes, free from colorblindness.
Physical Endurance Test (Essential)DETAILS
800 meters race in 04 minutes.
Note:- Those who qualify in the race shall be further eligible to appear in the following test:-
(i) High Jump:- 3.0 feet (qualifying in three chances).
(ii) Broad/Long Jump:- Broad/Long Jump:- 9.0 feet (qualifying in three chances).
Note:- There would be no appeal against the PET. During PET, a check will also be made for any defect or deformity (including bow-legged, knock-knees, flat-feet etc.) which would render candidates ineligible for recruitment.

WARDER

QUALIFICATIONDETAILS
Essential10+2 (senior Secondary pass from a recognized Board.
DesirableNIL
Physical Standard (Essential)DETAILS
Height:- 170 Cms. (relaxable by 5 Cms. For candidates belonging to Gorkhas/Garhwalis/Dogras and Scheduled Tribes).
Chest:- Normal 81-85 Cms (relaxable by 5 Cms for candidates belonging to Gorkhas/Garhwalis/Dogras and Scheduled Tribes) and expandable by 5 Cms.
Sound state of health, free from defect/deformity/disease, vision 6/6 without glass both eyes, free from colorblindness.
Physical Endurance Test (Essential)DETAILS
1600 meters race in 06 minutes.
Note:- Those who qualify in the race shall be further eligible to appear in the following test:-
(i) High Jump:- 3 feet 9 inch (qualifying in three chances).
(ii) Broad/Long Jump:- 13 feet (qualifying in three chances).
Note:- There would be no appeal against the PET. During PET, a check will also be made for any defect or deformity (including bow-legged, knock-knees, flat-feet etc.) which would render candidates ineligible for recruitment.

Scheme and Pattern

Exam Pattern

The examination will be TIER-I exam and is Bilingual. There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each negative answer.

SUBJECTSNO. OF QUESTIONS OF EACH SUBJECTNO. OF MARKSTIME DURATION
General Awareness4040
General Intelligence and Reasoning4040
Arithmetical & Numerical Ability4040
Hindi language & Comprehension40402 Hrs
English Language & Comprehension4040
Total200200

Exam Syllabus

The exam syllabus is as follows:

General Awareness

  • Current Affairs
  • Static Gk
  • History
  • Geography
  • Indian Polity
  • Economics
  • Important Days
  • Books and Authors
  • Budget and 5 year plans
  • Countries and Capitals
  • Abbreviations

General Intelligence and Reasoning

  • Analogies
  • Similarities
  • Differences
  • Space visualization
  • Problem-solving
  • Analysis
  • Judgment
  • Decision making
  • Visual memory
  • Discrimination
  • Observation
  • Relationship
  • Concepts
  • Arithmetical reasoning
  • Verbal and figure classification
  • Arithmetical number series etc

Arithmetical & Numerical Ability

  • Simplification
  • Decimals
  • Data Interpretation
  • Fractions,
  • L.C.M., H.C.F
  • Ratio & Proportion
  • Percentage
  • Average
  • Profit & Loss
  • Discount
  • Simple & Compound Interest
  • Mensuration
  • Time & Work
  • Time & Distance
  • Tables & Graphs etc.
  • English Language & Comprehension
  • Vocabulary
  • Grammar
  • Sentence Structure
  • Synonyms
  • Antonyms and its correct usage etc.

Hindi Language & Comprehension

  • संधि / समास
  • उपसर्ग और प्रत्यय
  • रस / छन्द / अलंकार
  • मुहावरों और लोकोक्तियाँ/ कहावते
  • अनेक शब्दो के लिए एक शब्द
  • गद्यांश
  • रिक्त स्थान की पूर्ति
  • व्याकरण
  • पर्यायवाची/विपरीतार्थक शब्द

Age Limit

PostAge Limit
Assistant Superintendent18-27 years
Matron18-27 years
Warder18-27 years

Category-wise Age Relaxation

CategoryAge Relaxation
OBC3 years
SC/ST5 years
PwD10 years
PwD + OBC13 years
PwD + SC/ST15 years
Departmental candidate with at least three years continuous service in Govt. of NCT of Delhi/its local or autonomous bodies.For Group ‘C’ Posts: Up to 40 years of age (45 years for SC/ST, 43 years for OBC) for Group ‘C’ post

Salary and other benefits

PostSalaryDetails
Assistant SuperintendentPay Scale₹ Rs. 5200-20200+ Grade Pay 2800/-
GroupGroup: ‘C’
Matron / WarderPay Scale₹ 5200-20200 + Grade Pay 1900/-
GroupGroup: ‘C’
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