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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 Polity

National Commission for Scheduled Tribes

A constitutional body responsible for protecting the interests of the Scheduled Tribes in India. The NCST is a crucial component of the Indian political system, ensuring that the government and its agencies act within the boundaries of the law and do not discriminate against the Scheduled Tribes.

Medium

General English

Unanimity

The state of being in complete agreement. It is a condition of total consensus within a group, where all members share the same opinion or decision, which is a rare but powerful form of unity.

Medium

Indian Geography

Satpura Range

A series of mountains in central India, running parallel to the Vindhya Range. It is a major geographical feature of the region, and it is a key watershed that divides the rivers that flow into the Arabian Sea from those that flow into the Bay of Bengal, and it is home to a wide variety of flora and fauna.

Medium

Uttarakhand Polity

State Disaster Management Authority (Uttarakhand)

A government agency responsible for disaster management in the state. The authority plays a crucial role in preparing for and responding to natural disasters, such as floods, landslides, and earthquakes.

Medium

Indian History

Akbar the Great

The third Mughal emperor, who ruled from 1556 to 1605. He is widely considered one of the greatest Mughal rulers, known for his policy of religious tolerance, administrative reforms, and a prosperous empire that saw a golden age of art and culture.

Medium

Uttarakhand History

Bikhauti Festival

Festival related to regional kingship traditions.

Low

Uttarakhand Geography

Sattal

A group of seven freshwater lakes located in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand. It is a key geographical feature of the region and is a major tourist destination, known for its scenic beauty, serene atmosphere, and diverse birdlife.

Medium

General Hindi

कहानी लेखन

कहानी साहित्य की प्रमुख विधा है जिसमें पात्र, कथानक और संवाद के माध्यम से घटनाओं को रोचक ढंग से प्रस्तुत किया जाता है।

High