DSSSB Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 911 AE, JE, ASO & Legal Assistant Posts
Quick Analysis
DSSSB Recruitment 2026 (Advt. 01/2026) brings 911 vacancies across Legal, Engineering, and Administrative posts under GNCT of Delhi, with the highest number of openings (674 posts) for Grade-II / Assistant Section Officer, making it a prime opportunity for graduates. Civil Engineers get 229 combined AE + JE posts, while Legal Assistants have limited but specialized vacancies. The online application closes on 25 March 2026, and selection will be through a One-Tier or Two-Tier written exam with negative marking, so early preparation in General Awareness, Reasoning, and domain subjects is crucial.
| Notification Overview | |
|---|---|
Important Dates
| Application Fee
Mode: Online (SBI e-Pay) |
Age Limit (as on Last Date) Min Age: 18 Years | Max Age: 35 Years (SC/ST: 5 Years, OBC (Delhi): 3 Years, PwBD: 10 Years) | |
Vacancy Details (911 Posts)
| Post Name | Total | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Grade-II (GNCTDSS) / Assistant Section Officer | 674 | Bachelor''s Degree |
| Junior Engineer (Civil) | 196 | Degree/Diploma in Civil Engineering |
| Assistant Engineer (Civil) | 33 | Degree in Civil Engineering |
| Legal Assistant | 8 | Degree in Law + Experience |
DSSSB Recruitment 2026: The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) has released Vacancy Notice / Advertisement No. 01/2026 for Combined Examinations 2026. Online applications are invited for the recruitment of 911 vacancies for the posts of Legal Assistant, Assistant Engineer (Civil), Junior Engineer (Civil), and Grade-II (GNCTDSS) / Assistant Section Officer across various departments of the Government of NCT of Delhi / Autonomous / Local bodies.
Vacancy Details (Post-Wise)
A total of 911 vacancies have been announced. The post-wise breakdown is as follows:
Post Code | Post Name | Departments | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
801/26 | Legal Assistant | DPCC, DUSIB, Law Dept, DTC | 08 |
802/26 | Assistant Engineer (Civil) | Delhi Jal Board, DAMB | 33 |
803/26 | Junior Engineer (Civil) | Delhi Jal Board, NDMC | 196 |
804/26 | Grade-II / Assistant Section Officer | Services Dept, DPCC, DUSIB | 674 |
Grand Total | 911 | ||
Important Dates
Opening Date of Application: 24th February 2026 (12:00 Noon)
Closing Date of Application: 25th March 2026 (11:59 PM)
Exam Date: To be notified later
Eligibility Criteria
1. Age Limit (As on 25.03.2026):
Legal Assistant: Up to 30 years (18-35 years for DTC).
AE (Civil) / JE (Civil): 18 to 30/32 years (depending on the department).
Grade-II / ASO: 21 to 30 years / Up to 30 years.
Age Relaxation: SC/ST (5 Years), OBC-Delhi (3 Years), PwBD (10 Years), Dept. Candidates/ESM as per Govt of NCT of Delhi norms.
2. Educational Qualification:
Legal Assistant: Degree in Law with 1 to 3 years of required experience as a legal practitioner / Govt. department.
Assistant Engineer (Civil): Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized university.
Junior Engineer (Civil): Degree in Civil Engineering OR Diploma in Civil Engineering with 2 years of experience.
Grade-II / ASO: Bachelor''s Degree from a recognized University / Institute (Computer proficiency desirable/essential for some departments).
Application Fee
General / OBC / EWS | ₹ 100/- |
SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen / Women | Nil (Exempted) |
Payment Mode | Online via SBI e-Pay |
Selection Process & Exam Scheme
One Tier (Technical): For AE (Civil) & JE (Civil) posts. The exam consists of Section-A (General Awareness, Reasoning, Maths, Hindi, English - 100 marks) and Section-B (Domain Subject - 100/200 marks).
Two Tier (Technical & General): For Legal Assistant & Grade-II/ASO. Includes Tier-I (Qualifying) and Tier-II (Subject specific / Descriptive like Essay and Letter writing).
Negative Marking: 0.25 marks will be deducted for every wrong answer in 1-mark questions, and 0.50 marks in 2-mark questions.
How to Apply
Candidates must first register on the OARS portal at dsssbonline.nic.in (Registration is a one-time exercise).
Login using the registration credentials and navigate to the current openings.
Select the desired post (Legal Assistant, AE, JE, or ASO).
Fill out the application form carefully and upload the required scanned documents (Photo, Signature).
Pay the application fee of ₹ 100/- (if applicable) through SBI e-Pay.
Submit the application before 11:59 PM on 25.03.2026 and take a printout for future reference.
Selection Process
- One Tier / Two Tier Written Examination
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Are candidates from outside Delhi eligible for OBC reservation?▼
No, only candidates who possess an OBC (Delhi) certificate are entitled to the benefit of reservation and age relaxation under the OBC category. OBC (Outside) candidates will be treated as Un-reserved (UR).
Can I apply for multiple posts?▼
Yes, but you must ensure you meet the eligibility criteria for each post you apply for under the Combined Examination Scheme. Separate combined examinations will be conducted for each post code.
Is there a negative marking in the DSSSB exam?▼
Yes, a deduction of 0.25 marks will be made for each wrong answer of 1-mark questions, and 0.50 marks for 2-mark questions.
What is the fee for female candidates?▼
Women candidates, along with SC, ST, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen, are completely exempted from paying the application fee.
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