The Delhi government has postponed the Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) examinations that were scheduled to take place in March 2026. The decision comes as the government reviews demands to increase the maximum age limit for candidates applying for teaching and other posts. Many aspirants had raised concerns that they were unable to appear for exams because of age restrictions.If you were preparing for the DSSSB exam, the wait has just become longer. The education department has paused the process until a final call on age relaxation is made. Officials say the move aims to protect the interests of students and fill long-pending vacancies in government institutions.Exams put on hold after candidate protestsThe DSSSB, which conducts recruitment exams for various Delhi government departments, had issued a notification announcing exams in March. However, protests by candidates over age eligibility drew the government’s attention. As a result, the education department suspended the earlier order and halted the examination process.Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood explained the reasoning behind the decision while speaking on the issue. He said previous governments failed to conduct timely DSSSB exams, which caused many candidates to cross the eligible age limit. Sood stated that the government wants to ensure fairness while also addressing staff shortages in schools, according to statements posted on X by the ANI.What the minister said on age relaxationAshish Sood said that DSSSB exams play a key role in selecting teachers and other staff. He pointed out that delays over the years meant candidates reached the maximum age without getting a chance to appear. “We want vacant posts to be filled so students can get quality education,” Sood said, as quoted by the ANI.In conversation with the ANI, the minister added that the government decided to stop the DSSSB order temporarily. He said a new decision on age limit relaxation would be announced soon, and only after that would fresh exam dates be declared.Why DSSSB exams matterDSSSB stands for Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board. It conducts recruitment exams for teaching and non-teaching posts across Delhi government departments. These include roles such as teachers, clerks, assistants, stenographers, lab assistants, nurses, wardens, and technical staff.The board also organises specific exams like TGT, PGT, and PRT for teacher recruitment. Thousands of candidates appear for these tests every year to secure government jobs.What happens next for candidatesThe Delhi government has said that no DSSSB exam will be held until a revised order on age eligibility is issued. Officials believe the upcoming decision could bring relief to many candidates who missed earlier chances due to age limits.Sood said the government has taken this step with students’ interests in mind and assured that the issue would be resolved soon, according to information shared by the ANI. For now, aspirants will have to wait for an official update on both age relaxation and new exam dates.
