Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board Recruitment
COUNSELOR POST
Introduction
The post for Counselor Comes under Group ‘B’ of DSSSB Examination. The post comes under two departments:
- Department of Women and Child Development.
- Prison Department
Let’s see the details of the examination.
Exam Calendar (2021)
| Notification Date | 13/04/2021 |
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| Application Begin | 25/05/2021 |
| Last Date for Application | 24/06/2021 |
| Exam Date | Notification Soon |
| Admit Card | Notification Soon |
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:
| DOCUMENTS | Photo | Signature | Left Thumb | Right Thumb |
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| DIMENSION | 110×140 | 140×110 | 110×140 | 110×140 |
| MAXIMUM SIZE (in KB) | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
- Next, candidates need to pay the Application Fee which is different for each category:
| CATEGORY | FEE |
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| General | 100 INR |
| OBC | 100 INR |
| SC/ST | |
| PwD | EXEMPTED |
| Ex-Servicemen | |
| Female Candidates | |
- Final submission of the form is to be done and the application process is completed.
Eligibility Criteria
| EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION | DETAILS |
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| Essential | A. (i) Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology / Applied Psychology. |
| (ii) Post Graduate Diploma in Counseling Psychology, and |
| (iii) One year experience of working with clinical psychologist /organization working in the field of Mental Health / Drug De-addiction Centre / Psychiatric ward in any Hospital / Clinic’ OR |
| B. Master’s Degree in Psychology / Counseling Psychology / Clinical Psychology / Applied Psychology from a recognized University / Institute. |
| C.Studied Hindi as a Subject at any level from Secondary onward. |
| Desired | M. Phil in Clinical Psychology. |
Scheme and Pattern
Exam Pattern
The exam will be TIER -I online examination with Multiple-Choice Questions in 2021. The examination is Bilingual and is conducted in Hindi and English language.
| SECTION | SUBJECTS | NO. OF QUESTIONS OF EACH SUBJECT | NO. OF MARKS | TIME DURATION |
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| SECTION A | General Awareness | 20 | 20 | |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 20 | 20 | |
| Arithmetical & Numerical Ability | 20 | 20 | |
| Hindi language & Comprehension | 20 | 20 | |
| English Language & Comprehension | 20 | 20 | 3 Hrs |
| SECTION B | Questions related to concerned subject | 200 | 200 | |
| Total | 300 | 300 | |
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Exam Syllabus
The exam syllabus is as follows:
SECTION-A
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
SECTION-B
Concerned Subjects Syllabus (For details, visit official website)
Age Limit
Category-wise Age Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation |
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| OBC | 3 years |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| PwD | 10 years |
| PwD + OBC | 13 years |
| PwD + SC/ST | 15 years |
| Departmental candidate with at least three years continuous service in Govt. of NCT of Delhi/its local or autonomous bodies. | Up to 05 years for Group ‘B’ posts (which are in the same line or allied cadres and where a relationship could be established that the service already rendered in a particular post will be useful for the efficient discharge of the duties of post) as per DoP&T O.M. No. 15012/2/2010- the Estt.(D) dated 27 March, 2012. |
Job Profile
- Minimum 2 Counselling sessions as part of the reception unit upon receiving a child and the inmates.
- Plan goal oriented counseling sessions for children or inmates who need help.
- Record of counselling sessions: The summary and key highlights of each counselling session should be documented in the case file.
Salary and other benefits
| Salary | Pay Scale | Rs. 9300-34800+ Grade Pay 4200/- |
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| Group | Group: ‘B’ Non-Gazetted Non Ministerial |
| Other Benefits | | Medical Allowances, to assist in the medical expenses of the employee. |
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