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Delhi government sanctions 1,338 net vacant lecturer posts
The Delhi government has released the sanctioned vacancy statement for lecturer posts in government schools, showing 1,338 net vacant positions across 25 subjects as of 1 June 2026. The data, published by the Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB), reveals that out of 16,913 total sanctioned posts, 4,300 are vacant. After accounting for 2,962 guest teachers already deployed, 1,338 posts remain unfilled.
Subjects with the highest net vacancies include Home Science (217), Commerce (136), Chemistry (135), and Math (134). In contrast, Sociology shows a net surplus of 32 guest teachers beyond vacancies, while Political Science and Computer Science also have more guest teachers than vacant posts. A formal DSSSB recruitment notification for over 1,300 posts is expected soon, with selection through a computer-based test.
The persistent vacancies are attributed to administrative delays, strict qualification norms requiring a subject-specific Master's degree and B.Ed., low pass percentages in written exams, high attrition, and legal disputes. Candidates are advised to monitor the official DSSSB website for updates.
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The 1,338 net vacancies represent a small fraction of the 16,913 sanctioned posts, but the concentration in core subjects like Home Science, Commerce, Chemistry, and Math means specific teacher shortages are acute. The negative net vacancy figures in Sociology, Political Science, and Computer Science indicate guest teachers are plugging gaps but not resolving the recruitment pipeline's inefficiencies. The next concrete milestone is the formal DSSSB notification, which will clarify exam dates and eligibility, and determine how many of these vacancies get filled this cycle.
Source: adda247.com
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