Claiming Reservation Benefits for Dependents or Family Members under DSSSB Recruitment Policy


Under the DSSSB (Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board) recruitment policy, certain reservation benefits are provided to candidates belonging to specific categories. These categories include Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC), Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), and Persons with Disabilities (PwD). While the policy primarily focuses on providing reservation benefits to the candidates themselves, there are provisions for claiming benefits for dependents or family members as well.


The DSSSB recruitment policy allows candidates to claim reservation benefits for their dependents or family members under specific circumstances. These circumstances are as follows:

1. Widow/Widower
If the candidate is a widow or widower, they can claim reservation benefits for their dependent children.

2. Ex-Servicemen
Candidates who are ex-servicemen can claim reservation benefits for their dependent children and also for their spouse.

3. Divorced Women/Abandoned Wives
Divorced women or abandoned wives can claim reservation benefits for their dependent children.

4. Persons with Disabilities (PwD)
Candidates who fall under the PwD category can claim reservation benefits for their dependent children.


In order to claim reservation benefits for dependents or family members, candidates need to fulfill certain conditions:

1. Relevant Documentation
Candidates must provide relevant documents such as death certificates, divorce decrees, or abandonment certificates to support their claim for reservation benefits for dependents.

2. Validity of the Claim
The claim for reservation benefits for dependents is valid only if the dependent is financially dependent on the candidate and does not have a separate source of income.

3. Age Limit for Dependent Children
There may be an age limit for dependent children to claim reservation benefits, and candidates must ensure that their dependent children fall within the specified age range.


Under the DSSSB recruitment policy, candidates can claim reservation benefits for their dependents or family members under certain circumstances such as being a widow/widower, ex-servicemen, divorced women/abandoned wives, or persons with disabilities. However, candidates need to fulfill the necessary conditions and provide relevant documentation to support their claim. It is important for candidates to carefully review the policy guidelines and follow the instructions provided by the DSSSB for claiming reservation benefits for their dependents or family members.