DSSSB AE/JE Recruitment 2026: Notification, Vacancy & Apply Online

GOVERNMENT OF NCT OF DELHI

Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (D.S.S.S.B) FC-18, INSTITUTIONAL AREA, KARKARDOOMA, DELHI-110092

The DSSSB Assistant Engineer ( Civil ) and Junior Engineer ( Civil ) recruitment for 2026 has been announced. This year 281 vacancies were announced for the post in junior engineering streams and 33 vacancies for the post of assistant engineer. 

Furthermore, engineering graduates and diploma students who dream to have a stable technical job – this is one of the most notified of the year. The selection process includes the written examination and document verifications. The candidates who wish to apply must check the eligibility criteria. 

In this article, we will provide you everything about the DSSSB AE/ JE exam, its eligibility criteria, exam pattern, application process and how to prepare for this exam. 

What is DSSSB AE/JE? 

The Delhi Subordinate Service Selection Board conducts the assistant engineering examination and junior engineering examination to recruit the candidates in various departments, such as the Public Works Department, the Delhi Jal Board, and the New Delhi Municipal Council. It is one of the most sought-after opportunities because this job provides job security, a good pay scale, and hands-on engineering experience right at the start of the career. 

Under this exam, the selection process is based upon merit, followed by a written exam and document verification; there is no interview round. 

DSSSB AE Recruitment 2026: Important Highlights 

DSSSB Vacancies 2026

DSSSB announced 33 vacancies for the post of Assistant Engineer and 281 vacancies for the post of the Junior Engineer. Here we are providing the DSSSB vacancy 2026 distribution: 

DSSSB AE/JE Eligibility Criteria 

 For the DSSSB Assistant Engineer and Junior Engineer recruitment exam 2026, candidates must check the DSSSB eligibility criteria from the official website before applying for any post. 

1. The candidates must be Indian citizens. 
2. Candidates must be more than 18 years of age and not more than 30 years of age. The relaxation is provided to the reserved candidates. 
3. Furthermore, 5 years of relaxation is provided for SC/ST candidates and 3 years of age relaxation for ST candidates. 10 to 15 years of age relaxation for the PwD candidates. 
4. The candidates must have a degree in civil engineering from the recognised university. Three-year diploma holders with two relevant years of experience are also eligible for this post.

DSSSB AE/JE Recruitment 2026: Selection Process

 The DSSSB AE and JE recruitment exam is a single-stage process which includes a computer-based test followed by the document verification process. There is no interview or personality test which makes the performance in the written exam the single most important factor. 

DSSSB AE/JE Application Process 

1. Before submitting online applications, the candidate must ensure that he/she is registered on DSSSB’s portal, i.e., https://dsssbonline.nic.in.
2. Eligible candidates may apply online through the website https://dsssbonline.nic.in from 24 Feb 2026 to  25 Mar 2026 till 11.59 PM.
3. The candidates must go through the INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLYING ONLINE carefully while filling out the Online Application Form for the post concerned.
4. The candidates must submit their application through Online Mode only.
5. Candidates are advised, in their own interest, to submit the online application much before the closing date and not to wait till the last date
6. Before submission of the online application, candidates must check and ensure that they have filled in the correct details in each field of the online application form.
7. DSSSB application fees is Rs. 100, and females, SC/ST and PwD candidates are exempted from paying any kind of fees. 

DSSSB AE/JE Exam Pattern 2026 

Under the DSSSB AE recruitment exam 2026, this exam is divided into two tier objective-based written examinations. Tier 1 is considered as the screening test, while tier 2 is considered as main examination which will be counted in the final merit list. There is negative marking applicable for the set of examinations. For every wrong answer, 0.25 marks are deducted. 

DSSSB AE tier 1 examination is a 200 marks MCQ based paper which have 200 questions from different subjects such as general awareness, general intelligence and reasoning, arithmetic and numerical reasoning, hindi language. Section B consists of 100 questions from the domain-specific. This exam needed to be completed in 2 hours.

DSSSB tier 2 examination is 300 marks MCQ based paper which have 200 question from the technical domain subject related to the post. The exam must be completed in 3 hours. 

Part 1 is related to the technical domain subject of 1 marks each. While on the other hand part 2 is related to the in depth application of the concepts, problem solving and advance technical knowledge questions of 2 marks each 

Under the DSSSB JE recruitment 2026 exam, this exam is divided into two sections, i.e., Section A and Section B. Section A consists of questions from General Awareness, General Intelligence and Reasoning Ability, Arithmetics, the Hindi language and comprehension, and English language and comprehension. There are 100 questions of 100 marks under section A. 

Under Section B, domain-specific questions are being asked. There are 100 questions of 100 marks. 

For every correct answer, 1 mark is given, and for every wrong answer, 0.25 marks are deducted. 

The paper is available in both the English and Hindi languages. There are majorly objective questions which must be answered within 2 hours. 

DSSSB AE and JE Salary and Benefits 

The DSSSB AE post comes under pay level 7 of the 7th pay commission. The basic pay is 44,900 – 1,42,400/- and it includes some other government benefits as well, such as dearness allowance, house rent allowance and medical facilities. The DSSSB JE post falls under level 6 of the 7th pay commission. The basic pay for the post of JE is 35,400 per month and the in hand salary ranges from 44,000 to 54,000 per month, and it includes other benefits as well such as dearness allowances, HRA and transport allowances.  

How to Prepare for the DSSSB Government Job? 

Master the syllabus early: since Section B has the importance of the whole General Awareness section, technical preparation must be your main focus from the very first day.

Don’t forget about general studies: The reasoning, numerical ability and language sections can give you marks if you work on them every day. Don’t wait until the last week.

Solve previous year question papers: Learning about the difficulty level and the types of questions that come up in DSSSB JE and other AE/JE exams like SSC JE and RRB JE helps you feel more confident for the real exam.

Take mock tests: pretending that you are taking the exam helps you manage your time better for the 200-300 mark paper.

Revise standard codes and formulas: For students in electrical and mechanical streams, knowing formulas, IS codes and standard values can be the key to passing or not passing the cut-off.

Frequently Asked Questions 

Q: What are the Passing marks for DSSSB Junior Assistant? Ans: For the DSSSB Junior Assistant,  the minimum marks are 40% for the general/EWS students, 35% for OBC and 30% for SC/ST/PH.

Q: What is the Selection Process for DSSSB vacancies? Ans: The DSSSB JE recruitment exam is a one-stage process consisting of a computer-based test, followed by the document verification process. There is no interview or personality test to make the performance in the written exam.

Q: What is the typing speed for the DSSSB Junior Assistant typing test?

Ans: The typing speed for the DSSSB junior assistant typing test is 35 words per minute in English or 30 words per minute in Hindi on a computer. 

Q: What is the salary of a DSSSB Junior Engineer?

Ans:- Pay level 6 of the 7th pay commission is applicable for DSSSB JE post. The basic pay for the post of JE is 35,400 per month and the in hand salary ranges from 44,000 to 54,000 per month, and it includes other benefits as well such as dearness allowances, HRA and transport allowances.  

Q: Is there negative marking in the DSSSB JE exam?

Ans: Yes, Negative Marking in the DSSSB JE exam is applicable. For every wrong answer, 0.25 Marks are Deducted.

 

For More Information, Candidates are Requested to Read the Official Notification

DSSSB Official Notification