Sweeper / Safai Karamchari, Chowkidar

Who Should Apply Age: 18 to 27 years. Relaxation: SC/ST 5 years, OBC 3 years, PwBD 10 years. Use the age calculator to check your exact age against the closing date. Qualification: Matriculation pass or equivalent from a recognised board, required for both posts. Domicile: Not specified in notification. Confirm the domicile rule in the official notification before applying. Gender: Open to all genders. The notification does not specify a gender restriction. The Sweeper / Safai Karamchari post has 10 vacancies and requires no prior experience (Experience: NIL). It suits candidates who are comfortable with outdoor, physically active cleaning work and who meet the matriculation requirement. The Chowkidar post has 15 vacancies with the same qualification, age band, and experience requirement. Since both posts share the same eligibility and pay band, the choice between them comes down to the nature of the duties, not eligibility. Candidates should read the duty description in the official notification before choosing. Salary and Career Growth Sweeper / Safai Karamchari: Pay band ₹5,200–₹20,200 with Grade Pay ₹2,000. Chowkidar: Pay band ₹5,200–₹20,200 with Grade Pay ₹2,000. Starting pay: Basic pay of ₹5,200 plus Grade Pay ₹2,000 comes to ₹7,200 before DA and other allowances admissible under Delhi government rules. This is a regular salaried post. The NPS deduction is 10% of basic pay plus DA. This assumes the post is covered by the National Pension System rather than an older pension scheme; the details available here do not confirm which scheme applies, so check the official notification. Income tax applies only if your taxable income crosses the applicable threshold. The exact in-hand amount depends on the DA, HRA, and other allowances in effect at the time of appointment, see official notification for details. Compare the total package with private housekeeping or security employers in Delhi, weighing the fixed pay band, periodic DA revisions, and pension coverage. Promotion timelines and grade structure are not specified in this notification. Estimate your take-home pay with the salary calculator . How to Apply Visit the official DSSSB online portal at and locate the Sweeper / Safai Karamchari and Chowkidar 2026 notification. Applications open on 13 October 2026. Register with a valid email address and mobile number. Note your login ID and password. Fill in your personal details, address, category, and parent details exactly as they appear on your certificates. Enter your matriculation details, including board, roll number, year of passing, and marks, matching your marksheet exactly. Upload your recent passport-size photograph in the size and format specified in the notification. If your file is too large or the wrong format, resize it with the image resizer . Upload your signature scan in the format and size specified in the notification. If you are claiming SC, ST, OBC, or PwBD benefits, upload the category certificate in the prescribed format. Select the post you are applying for and confirm the details on the review page. Pay the application fee: ₹100 for General candidates, ₹0 for SC/ST candidates. Use the payment mode listed in the notification. Submit the form before 11 November 2026, download the confirmation page, and save the application number for future reference. Common Mistakes That Get Applications Rejected Wrong photo or signature format: Uploads that do not match the size, dimensions, or file format in the DSSSB notification are a common reason for rejection. Check the specifications before uploading. Incomplete education details: Matriculation board, roll number, year, and marks must match your marksheet. Mismatches cause problems at verification. Age miscalculated against relaxations: Calculate your age on the closing date, 11 November 2026, not on the date you apply. Apply the relaxation only if your category certificate supports it. Wrong category claim: Claiming SC, ST, OBC, or PwBD status without a valid certificate in the prescribed format leads to rejection. Claiming the SC/ST fee waiver also needs a valid certificate. Missing documents at document verification: Carry original certificates and attested photocopies of all documents uploaded online, along with your photo ID. Last-minute submission: Leaving payment or submission to the final day risks failed transactions or portal slowdowns. Complete the process early and keep the acknowledgement. Selection Process This is an exam-based recruitment. The notification details available for this listing do not specify the number of stages, number of questions, duration, subjects, marks, or whether negative marking applies. See the official notification for the exact pattern and the final merit basis before you prepare. Should You Apply? Apply if you are aged 18 to 27 (or within the relaxed limit for your category), hold matriculation or an equivalent certificate from a recognised board, and are looking for a Del

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