The Department of Social Services (DSS) under the Ministry of Social Welfare recently conducted one of the largest government recruitment drives of the year. The massive mega-circular opened up a total of 1,485 vacant seats across 52 distinct job categories under the revenue budget (Grades 13 to 20).
🚨 CRITICAL STATUS UPDATE: The online application gateway for this specific 1,485-post cycle officially closed yesterday, June 23, 2026, at 5:00 PM. No fresh profile submissions are being registered by the portal at this time.
📊 Major Positions Included in the 1,485 Mega-Drive
For candidates who successfully locked in their profiles before the cutoff, the recruitment covers the following primary cadres:
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Office Assistant (অফিস সহায়ক): 478 Posts (Grade 20) — Requires an SSC or equivalent pass.
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Union Social Worker (সমাজকর্মী – ইউনিয়ন): 312 Posts (Grade 16) — Requires an HSC or equivalent pass.
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Compounder: 46 Posts (Grade 16).
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Head Assistant (প্রধান সহকারী): 18 Posts (Grade 13) — Requires a Bachelor’s Degree.
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Computer Operator & Typist Roles: Multiple vacancies across Grade 13 and 16 tracking slots.
⏳ Remaining Window for Application Fee Payments
If you completed your application form and locked your data entry before the 5:00 PM cutoff yesterday, your profile is temporarily held in the system queue. You still have a standard 72-hour grace period to clear your examination fee.
🎯 Next Steps: Admit Card & Screening Structure
Now that the enrollment portal is locked down, the DSS Recruitment Committee will begin parsing the applicant database.
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Admit Card (Admit Tracking): Registered candidates will receive an automated text alert on their primary mobile number when the cards are generated. You will need to log back into dss.teletalk.com.bd to print your copy.
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Exam Pattern: Due to the large volume of applicants, the screening will split into a preliminary multiple-choice (MCQ) filter, followed later by a formal written test, computer aptitude validation (where applicable), and an oral viva voce interview panel.
To watch a comprehensive breakdown of the syllabus, previous exam question trends, and preparation strategies for the massive Union Social Worker and Office Assistant cadres, check out this Department of Social Services Recruitment Video Guide. This guide details the essential preparation techniques needed now that the registration window has officially closed.
