Diploma in Sanitation & Sanitary Inspector (DSSI)
Course Name: Diploma in Sanitation & Sanitary Inspector
Short Name: DSSI
Duration: 2 Years
About the Course
The Diploma in Sanitation & Sanitary Inspector (DSSI) is a 2-year diploma program designed to provide students with theoretical knowledge and practical skills in environmental sanitation, public health, hygiene, waste management, water supply and sanitation, disease prevention, food safety, pollution control, and sanitation inspection. The course combines classroom learning with field training to prepare students for careers in public health and sanitation services.
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Examination & Practical Subjects
1st Year
Subject Theory Marks Practical Marks Total Marks
Human Anatomy & Physiology 100 100 200
Fundamentals of Public Health & Sanitation 100 100 200
Environmental Hygiene & Waste Management 100 100 200
Water Supply, Sewage & Drainage Systems 100 100 200
Infection Control, First Aid & Medical Ethics 100 100 200
1st Year Total:
Theory: 500 Marks
Practical: 500 Marks
Total: 1000 Marks
2nd Year
Subject Theory Marks Practical Marks Total Marks
Food Safety & Public Health Inspection 100 100 200
Vector Control & Disease Prevention 100 100 200
Environmental Pollution & Occupational Health 100 100 200
Sanitation Laws, Inspection & Record Management 100 100 200
Field Training & Sanitation Management 100 100 200
2nd Year Total:
Theory: 500 Marks
Practical: 500 Marks
Total: 1000 Marks
Grand Total
Theory: 1000 Marks
Practical: 1000 Marks
Overall: 2000 Marks
Career Scope
After successful completion of the course, diploma holders may work in:
Municipal Corporations
Nagar Panchayats & Local Bodies
Government & Private Hospitals
Public Health Departments
Water Supply & Sanitation Projects
NGOs & Environmental Organizations
Schools, Colleges & Industrial Units
Private Sanitation Services
Career Opportunities
Sanitary Inspector
Sanitation Inspector
Public Health Inspector (Support Role)
Sanitation Supervisor
Environmental Health Assistant
Waste Management Supervisor
Hygiene Officer
Public Health Worker
> Note: This autonomous diploma prepares students for technical and supportive roles in sanitation and public health. Appointment to government posts such as Sanitary Inspector is subject to the eligibility criteria, recruitment rules, and applicable laws prescribed by the concerned authority.