DSSSB Prelims — DSSSB (Delhi Public Service Commission) — Preliminary General Studies — Free Online Mock Test

DSSSB Prelims exam at a glance

DSSSB Prelims section breakdown

The DSSSB Prelims mock test on Wrexa Edge replicates the real exam's section structure — same names, same question count per section, same time limits. No inter-section breaks — the timer runs continuously.

• Delhi General Knowledge (15 Q)
  15 questions · 14 minutes · ~56 sec/question
• General Studies (30 Q)
  30 questions · 27 minutes · ~54 sec/question
• Current Affairs (18 Q)
  18 questions · 15 minutes · ~50 sec/question
• Quantitative Aptitude (22 Q)
  22 questions · 24 minutes · ~65 sec/question
• Reasoning (15 Q)
  15 questions · 14 minutes · ~56 sec/question

DSSSB Prelims scoring & marking scheme

Strategy: DSSSB Prelims has no negative marking. Attempt every question — blank answers cost you potential marks but cannot pull your score down.

Scale: DSSSB Prelims (out of 100).

How DSSSB Prelims is conducted

• Mode
  Standard — practice without proctoring on Wrexa Edge, or enable optional webcam proctoring to simulate test-day conditions.
• Test format
  Linear / fixed-form — every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
• Backtracking
  Allowed — you can revisit and change answers within a section.
• Mark for review
  Available — flag tough questions and return to them before submitting the section.

DSSSB Prelims time strategy

With 100 questions in 94 minutes, you have about 56 seconds per question on average. Successful candidates aim for the following pacing on each section:

• Delhi General Knowledge (15 Q)
  Target ~56 sec/question. If a question takes more than 84 seconds, mark for review and move on.
• General Studies (30 Q)
  Target ~54 sec/question. If a question takes more than 81 seconds, mark for review and move on.
• Current Affairs (18 Q)
  Target ~50 sec/question. If a question takes more than 75 seconds, mark for review and move on.
• Quantitative Aptitude (22 Q)
  Target ~65 sec/question. If a question takes more than 98 seconds, mark for review and move on.
• Reasoning (15 Q)
  Target ~56 sec/question. If a question takes more than 84 seconds, mark for review and move on.

Wrexa Edge's analytics show your actual time-per-question after every mock so you can spot which sections you're losing time on.

DSSSB Prelims topics covered

Across the 50 Wrexa Edge variants of DSSSB Prelims, the following topics appear most often (sample distribution from one variant):

Delhi General Knowledge (15 Q)

• GK-DL — Polity · 4
• GK-DL — Environment · 3
• GK-DL — Geography · 3
• GK-DL — History · 3
• GK-DL — Economy · 2

General Studies (30 Q)

• S&T — Space · 5
• Environment — Treaties · 3
• Polity — State Govt · 3
• Environment — Conservation · 2
• Polity — Constitution · 2
• History — Independence · 2
• Polity — Local Govt · 2
• Environment — Wildlife · 1

Current Affairs (18 Q)

• Current Affairs 2023-2025 · 18

Quantitative Aptitude (22 Q)

• Statistics — Mean · 2
• Statistics — Percentages · 2
• Statistics — Probability · 2
• Statistics — Median · 2
• Algebra — Linear Equations · 2
• Algebra — Quadratics · 2
• Algebra — Systems · 2
• Algebra — Exponents · 1

Reasoning (15 Q)

• Reasoning — Classification (odd one out) · 3
• Reasoning — Ranking · 2
• Reasoning — Calendar · 1
• Reasoning — Statement & Conclusion · 1
• Reasoning — Cause & Effect · 1
• Reasoning — Number Series (doubling) · 1
• Reasoning — Number Series (arithmetic) · 1
• Reasoning — Number Series (squares) · 1

DSSSB Prelims topic-wise test series

Drill the DSSSB Prelims syllabus chapter by chapter. Each topic test is a focused set of questions you can practise on its own — ideal for fixing a weak area before a full mock.

DSSSB Prelims difficulty calibration

Intermediate tier. Intermediate-level: assumes a working command of the syllabus. Most candidates need 2-4 months of focused prep.

DSSSB Preliminary exam practice (Delhi Public Service Commission). 100 MCQ across General Studies, Delhi General Knowledge, Indian Polity, History & Culture, Current Affairs and Aptitude. Full-length mock with a topic-wise chapter-test series. English medium.

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How Wrexa Edge prepares you for DSSSB Prelims

• Real test-day interface
  Our nta skin mirrors the actual DSSSB Prelims testing software — same timer, palette, tools, and navigation.
• 50 distinct variants
  5000 unique practice questions, each variant a fresh test — not just shuffled options.
• Detailed analytics
  Scaled score, section accuracy, topic-wise heatmap, time-per-question — see where to focus after every attempt.
• Spaced repetition (Notebook)
  Wrong answers and flagged questions flow into an SM-2 spaced-repetition deck so you actually retain what you learn.
• Optional proctoring
  Browser-based face-api detection (no install) — turn it on to simulate a high-stakes environment.
• Free to start
  No credit card. Sign up, pick a variant, and your first DSSSB Prelims mock starts in under a minute.

Frequently asked questions

What is the DSSSB Prelims exam pattern?

DSSSB (Delhi Public Service Commission) — Preliminary General Studies contains 100 questions across 5 sections: Delhi General Knowledge (15 Q), General Studies (30 Q), Current Affairs (18 Q), Quantitative Aptitude (22 Q), Reasoning (15 Q). Total duration is 94 minutes (about 56 seconds per question).

Does DSSSB Prelims have negative marking?

No — DSSSB Prelims has no negative marking. Each correct answer is worth 1 mark, so attempt every question.

How is DSSSB Prelims scored?

Scaled score range: 0 to 100. DSSSB Prelims (out of 100).

How can I practise DSSSB Prelims online for free?

Wrexa Edge offers free full-length DSSSB Prelims mock tests with instant scoring, detailed explanations, and 50 distinct variants. Sign up for free at Wrexa Edge and start practising in under a minute — no card required.

What is the difficulty level of DSSSB Prelims?

DSSSB Prelims is rated Intermediate difficulty on Wrexa Edge. Intermediate-level: assumes a working command of the syllabus. Most candidates need 2-4 months of focused prep. DSSSB Preliminary exam practice (Delhi Public Service Commission). 100 MCQ across General Studies, Delhi General Knowledge, Indian Polity, History & Culture, Current Affairs and Aptitude. Full-length mock with a topic-wise chapter-test series. English medium.

How long is the DSSSB Prelims exam?

DSSSB Prelims runs for 94 minutes total across 5 sections. On Wrexa Edge the timer is enforced exactly as on the real exam — including no inter-section breaks.

What topics are covered in DSSSB Prelims?

DSSSB Prelims is split into: Delhi General Knowledge (15 Q), General Studies (30 Q), Current Affairs (18 Q), Quantitative Aptitude (22 Q), Reasoning (15 Q). Each section is timed and weighted separately. DSSSB Preliminary exam practice (Delhi Public Service Commission). 100 MCQ across General Studies, Delhi General Knowledge, Indian Polity, History & Culture, Current Affairs and Aptitude. Full-length mock with a topic-wise chapter-test series. English medium.

What tools or aids are allowed during DSSSB Prelims?

No special tools are required.

Is the DSSSB Prelims test adaptive?

No — DSSSB Prelims is a fixed-form (linear) test. Every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.

How many DSSSB Prelims mock tests does Wrexa Edge offer?

Wrexa Edge generates 50 distinct DSSSB Prelims variants — each with different question content, not just shuffled options. That's 5000 unique practice questions you can attempt, all in the real test-day interface, free to start.

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