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Complete Syllabus For Dsssb Prt Exam 2025

deveshgarkoti  •  July 12, 2025  •  Syllabus

Here’s the complete syllabus for DSSSB PRT (Primary Teacher) Exam 2025 based on the official DSSSB guidelines (as per the latest notifications for teaching posts).


DSSSB PRT Exam Pattern 2025

The exam is Objective Type (MCQs) with 200 questions for 200 marks (1 mark each).
Duration: 2 hours.
There is negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.

Sections:

  1. General Awareness – 20 Questions (20 Marks)

  2. General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability – 20 Questions (20 Marks)

  3. Arithmetical & Numerical Ability – 20 Questions (20 Marks)

  4. English Language & Comprehension – 20 Questions (20 Marks)

  5. Hindi Language & Comprehension – 20 Questions (20 Marks)

  6. Subject Concerned (Teaching Aptitude & Pedagogy + General Studies related to Teaching) – 100 Questions (100 Marks)


Detailed DSSSB PRT Syllabus 2025

1. General Awareness

  • Current Affairs (National & International)

  • History, Polity, Constitution, Art & Culture, Geography, Economics, Everyday Science

  • Scientific Research, Sports, Environment, and General Knowledge of India


2. General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability

  • Analogies, Similarities, and Differences

  • Problem Solving, Judgment, Decision Making

  • Visual Memory, Discrimination, Observation

  • Relationship Concepts, Arithmetical Reasoning

  • Coding-Decoding, Statement & Conclusion, Syllogism


3. Arithmetical & Numerical Ability

  • Simplification, Decimals, Fractions

  • Ratio & Proportion, Percentage, Average

  • Profit & Loss, Discount, Simple & Compound Interest

  • Time & Work, Time & Distance

  • Data Interpretation (Tables, Graphs, Charts)


4. English Language & Comprehension

  • Vocabulary, Grammar, Sentence Structure

  • Synonyms & Antonyms

  • Spotting Errors, Fill in the Blanks

  • One-word Substitution

  • Reading Comprehension & Cloze Test


5. Hindi Language & Comprehension

  • Vocabulary & Grammar

  • Synonyms & Antonyms (पर्यायवाची और विलोम)

  • मुहावरे और लोकोक्तियाँ

  • त्रुटि शोधन (Error Detection)

  • गद्यांश (Comprehension)


6. Teaching Aptitude & Pedagogy (Subject Concerned – 100 Marks)

  • Child Development & Pedagogy

    • Child Development (Primary School Child: 6–11 years)

    • Inclusive Education, Special Needs Children

    • Learning & Pedagogical Issues

  • Teaching Methodology & Classroom Management

    • Teaching-learning strategies for primary level

    • Educational psychology & theories of learning (Piaget, Vygotsky, Kohlberg, etc.)

    • Assessment & Evaluation (Formative & Summative)

    • Role of teachers, Ethics & Responsibilities

  • Environmental Studies & General Studies (for Primary Level)

    • Food, Shelter, Water, Travel, Things We Make and Do

    • Family & Friends, Plants & Animals

    • Pedagogical Issues in EVS

  • Mathematics (Primary Level)

    • Numbers, Operations, Shapes & Geometry

    • Measurement, Time, Money

    • Pedagogical Issues in Mathematics

  • Language Teaching (English & Hindi for Primary Level)

    • Language Skills (Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing)

    • Language Pedagogy

    • Grammar & Comprehension


Note: The syllabus for DSSSB PRT overlaps largely with CTET Primary Level (Paper I) syllabus, with added sections for General Awareness, Reasoning, and Quantitative Aptitude.

📘 Key Terminologies by Subject

Indian History

Non-Cooperation Movement

Mass protest led by Gandhi (1920–22) against British rule.

General Hindi

जीवनी

जीवनी साहित्य की वह विधा है जिसमें किसी व्यक्ति के जीवन, कार्य और योगदान का विस्तृत विवरण प्रस्तुत किया जाता है। यह प्रेरणादायक और ऐतिहासिक दोनों हो सकती है।

Medium

Uttarakhand Polity

Council of Ministers (Uttarakhand)

A body of ministers headed by the Chief Minister, responsible for the overall functioning of the state government. They are collectively responsible to the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly, which is a key feature of the parliamentary system.

Medium

Uttarakhand History

पंचकेदार

पंचकेदार उत्तराखंड के पाँच प्रमुख शिव मंदिरों का समूह है – केदारनाथ, तुंगनाथ, रुद्रनाथ, मध्यमहेश्वर और कल्पेश्वर। इन मंदिरों का धार्मिक महत्व अपार है और इनका उल्लेख महाभारत से भी जुड़ा है। श्रद्धालु पंचकेदार यात्रा को विशेष पुण्यदायी मानते हैं।

High

Indian Polity

Planning Commission of India

A non-constitutional body responsible for formulating India's five-year plans. The Planning Commission was a crucial component of the Indian political system, guiding the country's economic development and ensuring a balanced and inclusive growth.

Medium

Indian Geography

Laterite Soil

A type of soil rich in iron and aluminum oxides, commonly found in tropical and subtropical regions of India. It is formed by the intense weathering of rocks and is characterized by a high clay content, making it suitable for crops like tea, coffee, and cashew nuts.

Medium

Uttarakhand Geography

Kaushani

A hill station in the Bageshwar district of Uttarakhand, known for its panoramic views of the Himalayan peaks. It is a major tourist destination and is a key geographical feature of the region, known for its beautiful waterfalls, lush green forests, and charming colonial architecture.

Medium

General English

Loyalty

The quality of being faithful to someone or something. It is a sense of commitment and dedication to a person, group, or cause, which is essential for building trust and strong relationships.

Medium