The DSSSB (Delhi Subordinate Service Selection Commission) has officially released the notification for the recruitment of Assistant Superintendent under Post Code 32/25. A total of 93 vacancies have been announced for Group ‘B’ post in the Delhi Prisons Department. The Online Application Process will begin on August 18, 2025. (From 12:00 Noon) and will remain open till September 16, 2025. There are detailed information regarding this post and department including Post Name, Fee, Eligibility, age relaxation, Exam pattern, marking scheme & More. Read the full blog.
Post Name – Assistant Superintendent – 93 Vacancies
Post Code – (32/25)
Application Form Dates
| Events | Dates |
| Online Registration Starts | August 18, 2025 (12:00 Noon) |
| Closing Date | September 16, 2025 (11:59 pm) |
Delhi Prisons Department 2025: Eligibility Criteria
| Educational Qualification | Age |
| Desirable Education – Master’s degree in Criminology, Sociology, Social Work, Law, or Psychology | Not exceeding 30 years |
| Desirable Education – Master’s degree in Criminology, Sociology, Social Work, Law or Psychology |
Age Relaxation
The Age Relaxation Information for aspirants who want to apply but have an age issue.S.No. Category Age Relaxation 1 SC/ST (Group B & C) 5 years 2 OBC (Group B & C) 3 years 3 PwBD (Group B & C) 10 years 4 PwBD + SC/ST 15 years 5 PwBD + OBC 13 years 6 Departmental Candidates (Central Govt./Delhi Govt. Emp.) Group B: 5 years – Group C: Up to 40 yrs (SC/ST: 45 yrs, OBC: 43 yrs) 7 Ex-Servicemen (Group B & C Non-Gazetted) Military service + 3 years 8 Meritorious Sportspersons (Group C only) 5 years (SC/ST: 10 yrs, OBC: 8 yrs) 9 Disabled Defence Services Personnel (Group C only) Up to 45 yrs (SC/ST: 50 yrs, OBC: 48 yrs)
Salary
The Amount will be paid as a monthly salary is Rs 35,400 – 1,12,400 /-, Pay Level – 6 Group ‘B’.
Delhi Prisons Department 2025: Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
| For All Category | Rs. 100/- |
| SC/ST/PwBD/& Ex Serviceman/ Women | Fee Exempted |
Negative Marking
- Duration Of Exam – 2 hours
- Negative Marking – 0.25 marks
- Link for the Mock test (which also includes instructions to candidates about the online examination) is given on the website of the Board
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Delhi Prisons Department 2025 Exam Pattern
| Subjects | No. of Questions | Marks |
| 1. General Awareness | 40 | 40 |
| 2. General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability | 40 | 40 |
| 3. Arithmetical & Numerical Ability | 40 | 40 |
| 4. Test of Hindi Language & Comprehension | 40 | 40 |
| 5. Test of English Language & Comprehension | 40 | 40 |
| Total | 200 Questions | 200 Marks |
Minimum Qualifying Marks
This Exam is qualifying in nature. The minimum qualifying mark for the exam:Category Minimum Qualifying Marks General/EWS 40% OBC (Delhi) 35% SC/ST/PH (PwBD) 30%
Ex-Servicemen will have 5% relaxation in their respective categories, subject to a minimum of 30%.
Physical Standard Test
Delhi Prisons – Assistant Superintendent 2025Criteria Male Female Height 165 cm 157 cm Height Relaxation 5 cm (For hill area residents)* 5 cm (For hill area residents)* Chest (Unexpanded) 81 cm Not Applicable Chest (Expanded) 85 cm (Min. 4 cm expansion) Not Applicable Chest Relaxation 5 cm (For hill area residents)* Not Applicable
Hill Area Relaxation Valid For:
Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas, and residents of:
Sikkim, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Kashmir, Leh & Ladakh (J&K)
Delhi Prisons Assistant Superintendent 2025 – Physical Endurance Test (PET)Test Component Male Candidates Female Candidates Race 1600 meters in 6 minutes 30 seconds 800 meters in 4 minutes 30 seconds High Jump 3 feet 6 inches (Any one of 3 attempts) 3 feet (Any one of 3 attempts) Broad/Long Jump 13 feet (Any one of 3 attempts) 9 feet (Any one of 3 attempts) Note Only those who qualify in the race can attempt high jump & long jump Same as for male candidates
Medical Standard Test
Before appearing for the final selection in the Assistant Superintendent (Post Code: 32/25) recruitment under the Delhi Prisons Department 2025, candidates must pass a Medical Examination conducted by the concerned authority. Here’s a simple breakdown of what’s required:Vision Standards (Minimum) Physical Health Conditions (Must NOT Have): Mental & Bodily Fitness 6/6 in the better eye6/12 in the worse eyeNote: This should be without glasses.Colour blindness is not allowed. Knock knees Flat feet Varicose veins Squint eyes Candidate must be in good physical and mental health. Any defect that may affect efficient performance of duties will lead to disqualification.
Delhi Prisons Assistant Superintendent 2025 Exam Date
DSSSB will soon release the exam date for the Delhi Prisons Assistant Superintendent Exam 2025 under the Department of Delhi Prisons. The official exam date is likely to release soon by the Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB).
Delhi Prisons Assistant Superintendent 2025 Admit Card
The DSSSB will soon release the Admit Card for the Post of Assistant Superintendent Exam 2025.. All candidates who have successfully completed their online registration will be able to download their Admit Card from the official portal using their application number and date of birth. Expectedly, the Admit Card will be out 7 to 10 days before the exam date.
Delhi Prisons Assistant Superintendent 2025 Answer Key
After the successful conduct of the written examination, DSSSB will publish the official Answer Key for the post of Assistant Superintendent (32/25).
This Answer Key will help candidates:
- Calculate their expected scores
- Raise objections (if needed) with supporting documents
- Analyze accuracy and performance
Expectedly, DSSSB publishes the answer key within 3-5 days of the exam. It will be out in PDF format on the official website.
Delhi Prisons Assistant Superintendent 2025 Result
After evaluating all answer sheets and resolving objections (if any), DSSSB will declare the Delhi Prisons Assistant Superintendent 2025 Result on its official portal. The Result will mention: Candidate’s role number (who was shortlisted), category-wise cut-off marks, and instructions for the further stage.
