DSSSB PGT Syllabus 2026: Section A and Subject-Wise Topics

The DSSSB PGT syllabus has two parts. Section A is a general section common to all DSSSB teaching posts, and Section B tests the subject of your post, along with teaching methodology. The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) uses this one-tier structure for PGT posts under Advertisement 10/2024 and Advertisement 01/2025.

DSSSB publishes an indicative syllabus for Section A and uploads Section B syllabi post-wise on its website. Indicative means the lists set the scope of the paper; they do not promise that every question comes from a named topic. The lists below combine that official scope with the areas candidates have seen in recent DSSSB papers. Use them as a working checklist, and match them against the official PDF for your post code.

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DSSSB PGT Syllabus at a Glance

The exam lasts 3 hours, and 0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong answer.

Key Points Before You Start

• Section B is two-thirds of the paper: Your subject carries 200 of 300 marks, so it deserves most of your study time.

• Each post code has its own Section B: A PGT Economics candidate and a PGT Chemistry candidate write the same Section A but a different Section B. Download the syllabus for your exact post code.

• Male and female posts share a syllabus: PGT English (Male) and PGT English (Female) follow the same syllabus, though their exams may be held in different shifts or on different days.

• Language papers are not bilingual: Most questions appear in Hindi and English, but the Hindi and English language sections, and subject papers such as PGT Hindi, English and Sanskrit, are set in that language.

• Older pages can mislead: Some websites show only nine subjects, label old syllabi as the current year or skip teaching methodology. Follow the PDF linked to your advertisement.

Section A Syllabus: General Section

Section A carries 100 marks and is identical for every PGT post. DSSSB lists its scope in the Section A indicative syllabus for one-tier exams.

Arithmetic and reasoning improve faster with daily practice than with long weekend sessions. In Hindi and English, the same grammar rules come up again and again, so a one-page list of rules and common errors pays off quickly.

Section B Syllabus: Subject-Wise Topics

DSSSB uploads post-wise PDFs on its indicative syllabus page. The lists below summarise the main areas for each subject notified in the current cycles.

PGT Hindi

• Sahitya ka itihas: Aadikaal, bhaktikaal, reetikaal and adhunik kaal, with major poets, writers and movements such as chhayavad, pragativad and prayogvad.

• Gadya and padya: Upanyas, kahani, natak, ekanki, nibandh, aatmakatha and sansmaran, and poetry from Kabir and Tulsidas to modern poets.

• Kavyashastra: Ras, chhand, alankar, shabd shakti and Indian and Western literary criticism.

• Bhasha and vyakaran: Development of Hindi, its dialects, Devanagari script, official language status and advanced grammar.

PGT English

• Literature: British poetry, drama and fiction from Chaucer to the modern period, American literature, Indian writing in English and literature in translation.

• Criticism and theory: Literary terms, forms, movements and major critical approaches.

• Language: Advanced grammar and usage, phonetics basics, history of the English language and comprehension.

PGT Mathematics

• Analysis: Real analysis, sequences and series, complex analysis, metric spaces.

• Algebra: Group theory, ring theory, linear algebra, matrices and vector spaces.

• Calculus and equations: Differential and integral calculus, ordinary and partial differential equations.

• Applied areas: Vectors, three-dimensional geometry, probability, statistics and linear programming, with links to Class 11 and 12 topics such as sets, functions and permutations.

PGT Physics

• Classical physics: Mechanics, rotational motion, gravitation, oscillations and waves, thermodynamics and kinetic theory.

• Electricity and magnetism: Electrostatics, current electricity, magnetic effects, electromagnetic induction and alternating current.

• Optics and modern physics: Ray and wave optics, dual nature of matter, atoms and nuclei, quantum mechanics basics.

• Electronics: Semiconductors, devices and communication systems.

PGT Chemistry

• Physical chemistry: Atomic structure, chemical bonding, states of matter, thermodynamics, equilibrium, solutions, electrochemistry and chemical kinetics.

• Inorganic chemistry: Periodic properties, s-, p-, d- and f-block elements, coordination compounds and metallurgy.

• Organic chemistry: Reaction mechanisms, hydrocarbons, functional groups, stereochemistry, polymers and biomolecules.

PGT Biology

• Diversity and structure: Classification, plant and animal diversity, plant anatomy and animal tissues.

• Cell and physiology: Cell biology, plant physiology and human physiology.

• Genetics and biotechnology: Reproduction, inheritance, molecular biology, evolution and biotechnology applications.

• Ecology: Organisms and environment, ecosystems, biodiversity and conservation, human health and disease.

PGT Economics

• Microeconomics: Consumer and producer behaviour, cost and revenue, market forms and pricing.

• Macroeconomics: National income, money and banking, government budget, balance of payments and exchange rate.

• Indian economy: Planning, economic reforms since 1991, poverty, employment, agriculture and industry.

• Statistics: Data collection, measures of central tendency and dispersion, correlation and index numbers.

PGT Commerce

• Business studies: Nature of business, forms of organisation, principles and functions of management, marketing and financial management.

• Accountancy: Accounting principles, partnership and company accounts, depreciation, financial statement analysis and cash flow statements.

• Related areas: Cost accounting, business finance, banking, and business environment.

PGT History

• Ancient India: Harappan civilisation, Vedic age, Buddhism and Jainism, Mauryas and Guptas.

• Medieval India: Delhi Sultanate, Vijayanagara, Mughal empire, Bhakti and Sufi movements, art and architecture.

• Modern India: Colonial rule, the 1857 revolt, social reform and the national movement.

• World history: Early civilisations, Greece and Rome, feudalism, industrialisation, revolutions and the world wars.

PGT Geography

• Physical geography: Origin and interior of the earth, landforms, climate, oceans, soils and natural vegetation.

• Human geography: Population, settlements, economic activities, transport and trade.

• Geography of India: Physiography, drainage, resources, agriculture, industry and regional planning.

• Practical geography: Maps, scale, projections, remote sensing and GIS basics.

PGT Political Science

• Political theory: Liberty, equality, justice, rights, citizenship and major political thinkers.

• Indian government and politics: Constitution, institutions, federalism, elections, party system and social movements.

• Comparative and international politics: Cold War, post-Cold War world, international organisations and India's foreign policy.

PGT Sociology

• Concepts and thinkers: Society, culture, socialisation, and the work of Marx, Weber, Durkheim and Indian sociologists.

• Indian society: Caste, tribe, family, kinship, religion, and rural and urban change.

• Social change and methods: Modernisation, globalisation, social movements and research methods.

PGT Sanskrit

• Vyakaran: Sandhi, samas, karak, pratyay, dhatu roop and shabd roop, based on Panini's system.

• Sahitya: Vedic literature, epics, classical drama, poetry and prose with major authors and works.

• Kavyashastra and darshan: Poetics, Indian philosophy in Sanskrit texts, composition and translation.

PGT Engineering Graphics

• Core areas: Engineering curves, orthographic and isometric projections, sections of solids and development of surfaces.

• Drawing practice: Machine drawing, fasteners, assembly and disassembly drawings, and computer-aided drafting basics.

PGT Agriculture and PGT Horticulture

Both posts cover crop production, soil science, agronomy, plant breeding, plant protection, agricultural economics and extension. Horticulture goes deeper into fruit, vegetable and floriculture production, nursery management and post-harvest technology. With only a handful of posts, check the official PDF closely, as these papers are more specialised.

Teaching Methodology in Section B

Every PGT Section B includes questions on teaching and learning. DSSSB does not fix their number, so do not leave this area for the last week.

How Deep Does Section B Go?

PGT candidates often ask whether to study from master's textbooks or from Class 11 and 12 books. The answer is both, in a set order.

Which Topics to Prioritise

Every question carries 1 mark, so a question on group theory counts the same as one on percentages. That should shape your plan.

• Subject first: With 200 questions, Section B is where the gap between candidates is widest. Give it about 65% of your study time.

• Quick wins in Section A: Grammar, basic arithmetic and series questions can be solved fast and accurately with regular practice.

• Do not chase rare facts: In General Awareness, a steady current affairs habit and core static GK give better returns.

• Protect your accuracy: With 0.25 negative marking, attempt more questions in strong units and fewer in weak ones.

How to Cover the DSSSB PGT Syllabus

This four-phase plan suits candidates with about four months to the exam. Shorten each phase if your date is closer.

1. Weeks 1 to 6, subject foundation: Revise NCERT Class 11 and 12 books, then cover master's-level units from the official PDF. Spend 30 minutes a day on arithmetic and reasoning, and start a daily current affairs habit.

2. Weeks 7 to 10, topic tests: Take topic-wise tests in your subject and in each Section A area; short tests on Testkart are useful here because each one points to the exact unit that needs revision. Add teaching methodology notes and Hindi and English grammar practice.

3. Weeks 11 to 13, sectional tests: Attempt timed sectional tests and keep an error log of every wrong or slow question with the reason.

4. Final weeks, full-length mocks: Take two to three 3-hour mocks a week, analyse each one the same day and revise from your error log.