DSSSB TGT Computer Science Exam Pattern 2026: Marks, Negative Marking, Time
It is a single online test. Two parts, 200 questions, two hours. No separate time for each part.
Mode: online CBT. Language: Hindi and English. Marking: +1 for right, -0.25 for wrong.
Pattern at a glance
| Part | Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | General Awareness | 20 | 20 |
| A | Reasoning | 20 | 20 |
| A | Arithmetic | 20 | 20 |
| A | Hindi | 20 | 20 |
| A | English | 20 | 20 |
| B | Computer Science (with teaching methodology) | 100 | 100 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
Key rules
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Duration | 2 hours (120 minutes) |
| Question type | Objective MCQs |
| Correct answer | +1 mark |
| Wrong answer | -0.25 mark |
| Unattempted | No marks lost |
| Stages | Written test, then skill test if required, then e-dossier check |
Minimum qualifying marks
| Category | Minimum |
|---|---|
| General / EWS | 40% |
| OBC (Delhi) | 35% |
| SC / ST / PwBD | 30% |
| Ex-servicemen | 5% relaxation, minimum 30% |
Qualifying is not selection. Past final cut-offs were much higher. See sectional cut-off.
What our past papers show
In the five papers we studied, every Part B had 100 questions. About 10 were pedagogy in the 2023 and 2024 papers. See the chapter-wise weightage.
A quick scoring example
Say you attempt 150 questions. 120 are right and 30 are wrong.
| Item | Calculation | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Correct | 120 x 1 | 120 |
| Wrong | 30 x 0.25 | -7.5 |
| Score | 112.5 |
Each wrong answer wipes out a quarter of a right one. Guess only when you can drop two options.
What to remember
- Part B is half the paper, so it decides your rank.
- Part A has five subjects of equal weight. Do not ignore any.
- Pedagogy sits inside Part B. Prepare it.
Selection stages
| Stage | What happens |
|---|---|
| Stage 1 | Online written test (200 marks) |
| Stage 2 | Skill or aptitude test, only if required |
| Stage 3 | E-dossier upload and document check |
Your merit is made from the written test. Documents are checked after you are shortlisted.
How the paper changed over the years
- 2017: all 100 Part B questions were Computer Science.
- June 2023: Part B also had maths, business and physics questions, plus 10 pedagogy.
- February 2024: Computer Science plus 10 pedagogy, with Python added.
The 2026 notice says Part B covers the subject with teaching methodology. Prepare for both.
Practise now: free previous year papers and mock tests.
FAQs
Is there negative marking?
Yes. 0.25 mark is cut for each wrong answer.
Is the paper bilingual?
Yes. It is in Hindi and English.
How many questions are from Computer Science?
100 questions, in Part B.
Details are taken from the 2026 DSSSB advertisement summaries and exam notice for post code 41/26. Always confirm on dsssb.delhi.gov.in before you act.
Source: ExamCompetition
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