DSR ITEM FINDER PROMPT (DAR / DSR 2023)
This powerful ChatGPT prompt helps you instantly find the exact item number and description from the Delhi Analysis of Rates (DAR / DSR 2023) — without manual searching.
It is especially useful for BOQ preparation, rate analysis, billing, and estimation work.
🔹 BASE PROMPT (COPY & USE)
From the Delhi Analysis of Rates (DAR/DSR 2023), give the exact item number and description/activity name for the activity "[enter name of activity here]", exactly as written in the DSR book.
Do not include any explanation, summary, or notes — only return the item number and full description as per the DSR format.
🔹 STEPS TO USE THIS PROMPT IN CHATGPT
Step 1: Open ChatGPT
Go to chat.openai.com or open your ChatGPT interface.
Step 2: Copy the Base Prompt
Use the exact structure shown above.
Do not change the wording of the prompt.
Step 3: Replace the Activity Name
Replace:
[enter name of activity here]
With your required activity, for example:
Heat resistant tile for terrace floor
RCC work in columns
Waterproofing treatment on roof
Step 4: Send the Prompt
Paste the modified prompt into ChatGPT and press Enter.
Step 5: Review the Result
ChatGPT will return only:
Item Number
Exact DSR Description
No extra text, explanation, or summary.
✅ EXAMPLE USAGE
Prompt Used:
From the Delhi Analysis of Rates (DAR/DSR 2023), give the exact item number and description/activity name for the activity "Heat Resistant Tile for Terrace Floor", exactly as written in the DSR book.
Do not include any explanation, summary, or notes — only return the item number and full description as per the DSR format.
📌 RESULT (AS PER DSR FORMAT)
(DAR_14092023 Volume-01, Page-924)
12.55
Providing and fixing Heat Resistant Terrace Tiles (300 mm × 300 mm × 20 mm) with SRI (solar reflective index) > 78, solar reflection > 0.70 and initial emittance > 0.75 on waterproof and sloped surface of terrace, laid on 20 mm thick cement sand mortar in the ratio of 1:4 (1 cement : 4 coarse sand) and grouting the joints with mix of white cement & marble powder in ratio of 1:1, including rubbing and polishing of the surface upto 3 cuts complete, including providing skirting upto 150 mm height along the parapet walls in the same manner.
🔹 WHY THIS PROMPT IS USEFUL
Saves time in DSR item search
Avoids manual book scanning
Ensures exact wording as per DSR
Perfect for BOQ, estimation & billing
Useful for site engineers, QS, consultants & students
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