Government jobPay Level 8Group BNon‑gazetted
Post Graduate Teacher, Delhi Government Schools (DSSSB)
स्नातकोत्तर शिक्षक, दिल्ली सरकार (डीएसएसएसबी)
Pay Level 8 teaching post in Delhi government schools via DSSSB — teaching one subject to Classes 11 and 12.
Directorate of Education, Government of NCT of Delhi · state government
In-hand pay at joining, per month
₹76,000–₹88,000
Lower in small towns, higher in metros. Work out your own city below.
- Exam
- DSSSB PGT
- Qualification
- Post-graduate
- Age limit
- 18–30 years
- Transfers
- Rare
- Work hours
- One school shift of about six hours, plus preparation and assigned duties
- Probation
- 2 years
Estimated in-hand / month
₹80,744
Gross ₹88,560 · CTC ≈ ₹11.9 lakh/yr
Where are you posted?
Post Graduate Teacher, Delhi Government Schools (DSSSB) · rates as of January 2026 (DA 60%). Excludes CGHS, GPF/insurance deductions and special allowances. Estimate only.
New to pay slips? Read how in-hand salary is worked out.
What you will actually do
- Teaching your subject to Classes 11 and 12
- Preparing students for the Class 12 board examination
- Conducting practicals, projects and internal assessment
- Mentoring students and meeting parents
- School duties such as examinations, admissions and programmes
A typical day
You teach senior secondary classes in one shift of a Delhi government school, typically five or six periods, with large sections. Class 12 results are reviewed teacher by teacher, so extra classes and pre-board tests fill the winter months. Around teaching there is online data entry, mission-mode programmes and occasional election or survey duty.
Promotion path
Timelines are ranges and vary by cadre. See how promotions and MACP work.
Post Graduate Teacher, Delhi Government Schools (DSSSB) (joining)
Pay Level 8
₹76,000–₹88,000 in-hand
Vice-Principal
By seniority and selection, typically after 10 or more years · Level 10 · via dpc
₹92,000–₹1,02,000 in-hand
Principal
Further service · Level 12 · via dpc
₹1,16,000–₹1,34,000 in-hand
Promotion timelines vary by cadre and vacancies. If not promoted, MACP gives a pay upgrade after 10, 20 and 30 years.
How to get in
Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board
- 1.One-tier written examination (objective, general and subject sections)
- 2.Document verification
Eligibility: A master's degree in the subject with at least 50% marks, and B.Ed from a recognised university (or the equivalent integrated qualification listed in the advertisement). Posts are advertised separately for men and women. Age 18–30. The advertisement sets only an upper limit of 30. SC/ST: 5 years, OBC: 3 years, PwBD: 10 years; departmental candidates and other categories as per the table in the advertisement.
The good
- Level 8 pay with a posting only in Delhi
- No CTET requirement
- Stable teaching career
The hard parts
- Upper age limit of 30 in the 2025 advertisement
- Large classes and pressure on board results
- Slow promotion to Vice-Principal
Postings
Government senior secondary schools across Delhi, with transfers within the city.
Questions people ask
What is the in-hand salary of Post Graduate Teacher, Delhi Government Schools (DSSSB)?+
Post Graduate Teacher, Delhi Government Schools (DSSSB) is a Pay Level 8 post with a starting basic pay of ₹47,600. At current rates (DA 60%, January 2026), the starting in-hand salary is roughly ₹76,000–₹88,000 a month, depending on whether you are posted in a Z, Y or X class city.
What is the qualification and age limit for Post Graduate Teacher, Delhi Government Schools (DSSSB)?+
A master's degree in the subject with at least 50% marks, and B.Ed from a recognised university (or the equivalent integrated qualification listed in the advertisement). Posts are advertised separately for men and women. Age: 18–30 years. Relaxation: The advertisement sets only an upper limit of 30. SC/ST: 5 years, OBC: 3 years, PwBD: 10 years; departmental candidates and other categories as per the table in the advertisement.
Which exam do I need to clear for Post Graduate Teacher, Delhi Government Schools (DSSSB)?+
DSSSB PGT (Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board).
Is the age limit 30 or 36?+
Advertisement 01/2025 states 'not exceeding 30 years' for PGT posts. Earlier advertisements used a higher limit, so check the one you are applying under.
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Sources
This profile is being reviewed. Confirm details in the latest official notification. Salary computed from pay rules as of January 2026.