SarkariResultHome.comDSSSB Grade-II (GNCTDSS) / Assistant Section Officer Syllabus 2026: Topic-wise Details
Written by Janvi on 31 Oct 2026 · Organisation: Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board · State: Delhi
Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) has released the syllabus and exam pattern for Grade-II (GNCTDSS) / Assistant Section Officer on its official website. This page explains how to use it for your preparation. (Advt. No. 01/2026)
The exam date given is 21 Sep 2026. The direct links are in the Important Links table below.
You can also see more DSSSB updates on the DSSSB Recruitment page, all syllabus and the home page.
DSSSB Grade-II (GNCTDSS) / Assistant Section Officer Syllabus 2026: Exam Date & Pattern
| Important Dates | Key Details |
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DSSSB Grade-II (GNCTDSS) / Assistant Section Officer Selection Process & Exam Details
Selection normally runs in this order for this kind of Sarkari Naukri. The official notice has the final word, so check it for the exact rounds.
- Written Examination
- Interview
| Exam schedule | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam date | 21 Sep 2026 |
Grade-II (GNCTDSS) / Assistant Section Officer: What This Page Covers
Everything a candidate of Grade-II (GNCTDSS) / Assistant Section Officer looks for is on one page: the exam overview, the exam pattern.
- First comes the exam overview: who conducts the exam, its level, mode, language and marking.
- Next are the pattern and subject-wise syllabus tables, with the marks, subject names and figures exactly as the source gives them.
- At the end you will find a preparation plan and the questions students ask most.
Grade-II (GNCTDSS) / Assistant Section Officer: Exam Overview
The paper is taken in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode.
Negative marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong 1-mark MCQ.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Post / course | Grade-II (GNCTDSS) / Assistant Section Officer |
| Mode of exam | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Negative marking | 0.25 marks for each wrong 1-mark MCQ |
| Exam Authority | Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) |
| Post Code | 804/26 |
| Advertisement No. | 01/2026 |
| DSSSB ASO Exam Date | 21 September to 24 September 2026 |
| Tier-I Duration | 2 Hours |
| Tier-I Questions | 200 |
| Tier-I Marks | 200 |
| Tier-II Duration | 3 Hours |
| Tier-II Part-I | 200 Questions, 200 Marks |
| Tier-II Part-II | Descriptive, 100 Marks |
Grade-II (GNCTDSS) / Assistant Section Officer: Benefits of Using the Question Paper
Keep these points in mind for Grade-II (GNCTDSS) / Assistant Section Officer.
- Check the questions attempted during the exam.
- Identify questions found difficult or time-consuming.
- Understand which topics were given more importance.
- Estimate probable performance.
Grade-II (GNCTDSS) / Assistant Section Officer: Download ASO Question Papers
Check the download aso question papers for Grade-II (GNCTDSS) / Assistant Section Officer in the table below.
| Paper | Exam Date | English | Hindi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Section Officer (ASO) Exam | 21 September 2026 | Download PDF | Download PDF |
Grade-II (GNCTDSS) / Assistant Section Officer: Tier-I
The table below gives the tier-i of Grade-II (GNCTDSS) / Assistant Section Officer, as it is given in the source.
In short: mode: Computer Based Test (CBT).
| Subjects | No. of Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 | 2 Hours |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 40 | 40 | 2 Hours |
| Arithmetical & Numerical Ability | 40 | 40 | 2 Hours |
| Hindi Language & Comprehension | 40 | 40 | 2 Hours |
| English Language & Comprehension | 40 | 40 | 2 Hours |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 2 Hours |
Grade-II (GNCTDSS) / Assistant Section Officer: Tier-II
The table below gives the tier-ii of Grade-II (GNCTDSS) / Assistant Section Officer, as it is given in the source.
In short: mode: Computer Based Test (CBT).
| Section | Marks |
|---|---|
| General Awareness | 40 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability | 40 |
| Arithmetical & Numerical Ability | 40 |
| English Language & Comprehension | 40 |
| Computer Proficiency | 40 |
| Total | 200 Marks (200 Questions) |
Grade-II (GNCTDSS) / Assistant Section Officer: Tier-II Descriptive Paper
Tier-II Descriptive Paper of Grade-II (GNCTDSS) / Assistant Section Officer:
In short: mode: Computer Based Test (CBT).
| Section | Marks |
|---|---|
| Essay/Expansion of Ideas in English | 50 |
| Letter/Application Writing | 25 |
| Precis Writing/Summarising | 25 |
| Total | 100 Marks |
Grade-II (GNCTDSS) / Assistant Section Officer: Subjects That Carry the Highest Marks
In the pattern table (Tier-II Descriptive Paper), the most marks are carried by Essay/Expansion of Ideas in English (50).
Marks differ from paper to paper, so check the table of your own paper.
Grade-II (GNCTDSS) / Assistant Section Officer: How to Use the Pattern and Syllabus
- Start with the exam overview above; it tells you the basic rules of the paper in one glance.
- This page has more than one pattern table, one for each paper or post group. Read the table that matches your own post or paper first.
- Negative marking is given as 0.25 marks for each wrong 1-mark MCQ. So avoid wild guesses and mark only the answers you are sure about.
- The exam is in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode, so take your mock tests in the same way.
Grade-II (GNCTDSS) / Assistant Section Officer: Step-by-Step Preparation Plan
- Read the exam overview and the pattern table carefully and note the points that matter for your paper.
- Give the subjects that carry more marks (see the section above) more time, and study them first.
- Solve previous papers every week and keep a small notebook of the mistakes you made.
- Open the official notice once a month, because the board can change the syllabus or the pattern.
Earlier DSSSB Notifications
Earlier DSSSB notifications we have tracked, for comparison. Tap a title to open it, or see all DSSSB updates.
| Update | Type | Posts | Key date |
|---|---|---|---|
| DSSSB Section Officer Subject-Wise Guide Syllabus 2026 | Syllabus | — | 17 Oct 2026 |
| DSSSB Radiographer in NDMC/ H&FW Syllabus 2026: Topic-wise Details | Syllabus | — | 14 Oct 2026 |
| DSSSB Patwari Syllabus 2026 & Exam Pattern | Syllabus | — | 12 Oct 2026 |
| DSSSB ASO Complete Guide for Success Syllabus 2026 & Exam Pattern | Syllabus | — | 10 Oct 2026 |
| DSSSB Junior Engineer (Civil) Syllabus 2026: Topic-wise Details | Syllabus | — | 10 Oct 2026 |
DSSSB Grade-II (GNCTDSS) / Assistant Section Officer Syllabus: Important Links
| Link | Open |
|---|---|
| Question paper - Assistant Section Officer ASO Exam — PDF | Click Here |
| Official website | dsssb.delhi.gov.in |
| All DSSSB updates | Open DSSSB Recruitment |
| DSSSB latest jobs | View jobs |
| DSSSB admit cards | View admit cards |
| DSSSB results | View results |
Complete DSSSB Exam Timeline
Every stage of this government job we have covered, from application to Sarkari Result:
| Stage | Post | Key date |
|---|---|---|
| Syllabus | DSSSB Grade-II (GNCTDSS) / Assistant Section Officer Syllabus 2026: Topic-wise Details | 21 Sep 2026 |
| Answer Key | DSSSB Assistant Section Officer (ASO) / Grade-II Answer Key 2026: Check Here | 23 Oct 2026 |
DSSSB Grade-II (GNCTDSS) / Assistant Section Officer Syllabus: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the mode of the Grade-II (GNCTDSS) / Assistant Section Officer exam?
The exam mode is Computer-Based Test (CBT).
Is there negative marking in Grade-II (GNCTDSS) / Assistant Section Officer?
Negative marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong 1-mark MCQ.
Where can I download the official Grade-II (GNCTDSS) / Assistant Section Officer syllabus or notice?
Use the official link in the Important Links table of this page or open the website of DSSSB. The official document is the final word if anything changes.
Can the Grade-II (GNCTDSS) / Assistant Section Officer syllabus or pattern change?
Yes. The conducting body may revise the syllabus or the pattern in a new notice, so check the official notice before you start and again before the exam.
Where can I get the latest Sarkari Result updates of DSSSB?
SarkariResultHome.com posts every new update of DSSSB as soon as it is published. Bookmark the site and open it directly to see the newest jobs, admit cards, Sarkari Results and answer keys.
Source and Credit
This post is written from the syllabus and exam pattern notice that Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board released on its official website dsssb.delhi.gov.in. We have put the information in our own words and layout. The official website is the final word, so please check it before you apply, pay a fee or travel.
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