DSSSB Recruitment 2026: The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) has announced recruitment for 911 posts, including Legal Assistant, Assistant Engineer (Civil), Junior Engineer (Civil) and Grade-II / Assistant Section Officer. The online application process will begin on February 24, 2026 at 12:00 Noon and will close on March 25, 2026, at 11:59 PM. This recruitment is a good opportunity for qualified candidates to join different departments under the Delhi government.
DSSSB Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) |
| Advertisement No. | 01/2026 |
| Post Names | Legal Assistant, Assistant Engineer (Civil), Junior Engineer (Civil), Grade – II (GNCTDSS) / Assistant Section Officer |
| Total Vacancies | 911 |
| Job Location | Delhi, India |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | dsssbonline.nic.in |
DSSSB Vacancy Details
The DSSSB Recruitment 2026 has been released for a total of 911 posts. The vacancies are distributed across different departments:
| Post Code | Name of Post | Name of Department | Pay Level | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total | PwBD (incl.) | ESM (incl.) | MSP (incl.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 801/26 | Legal Assistant | Delhi Pollution Control Committee | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | – | – |
| 801/26 | Legal Assistant | Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | – | – |
| 801/26 | Legal Assistant | Department of Law, Justice and Legislative Affairs | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | – | – |
| 801/26 | Legal Assistant | Delhi Transport Corporation | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 802/26 | Assistant Engineer (Civil) | Delhi Jal Board | 7 | 13 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 32 | 3 | – | – |
| 802/26 | Assistant Engineer (Civil) | Delhi Agricultural Marketing Board | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | – |
| 803/26 | Junior Engineer (Civil) | Delhi Jal Board | 6 | 95 | 37 | 24 | 10 | 14 | 180 | 10 | – | – |
| 803/26 | Junior Engineer (Civil) | New Delhi Municipal Council | 6 | 35 | 23 | 15 | 4 | 24 | 101 | 4 | 9 | 5 |
| 804/26 | Grade – II (GNCTDSS) / Assistant Section Officer | Services Department | 7 | 207 | 147 | 97 | 43 | 82 | 576 | 23 | – | – |
| 804/26 | Assistant Section Officer | Delhi Pollution Control Committee | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | – | – |
| 804/26 | Assistant Section Officer | Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | – | – |
Eligibility Criteria of DSSSB Recruitment 2026
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have the following qualifications from recognized institutions:
| Post Name | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| Legal Assistant (DPCC) | 1. Degree in Law from a recognized university. 2. Three years’ experience as Legal Practitioner or one year experience in Legal work in a Government Department. |
| Legal Assistant (DUSIB) | Possessing Regular Degree in Law (entitling the incumbent for registration at bar and appearing before the courts) from a recognized university or equivalent and 3 years’ experience at Bar. |
| Legal Assistant (Law Dept) | 1. Degree in Law from a recognized university. 2. Two years’ experience as Legal Practitioner or one year experience in handling Legal work in a Government Department/PSU. |
| Legal Assistant (DTC) | Graduate in Law from a recognized institution established or incorporated by or under a Central Act or Provincial Act, or a State Act, or any other institution or foreign institution approved by the Central Government. At least one-year experience of working with advocate and enrolled with Bar Council. Should have knowledge (read and write) of Hindi Language. |
| Assistant Engineer (Civil) (DJB) | Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized university. |
| Assistant Engineer (Civil) (DAMB) | Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized Institution or its equivalent. |
| Junior Engineer (Civil) (DJB) | Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized university OR Three years Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized university / Board / Institute plus two years’ experience in planning, execution and maintenance of civil engineering works. |
| Junior Engineer (Civil) (NDMC) | Three years Diploma in Civil Engg. from a recognized institution. |
| Grade – II (GNCTDSS) / Assistant Section Officer (Services Dept) | Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University / Institute. |
| Assistant Section Officer (DPCC) | Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University. Basic Knowledge of Computer. |
| Assistant Section Officer (DUSIB) | 1. Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent from any recognized University. 2. Computer Proficiency. |
Age Limit (as on 25/03/2026)
- Age limits vary by post: For most, not exceeding 30 years, for some 18-35 or 32 years.
Age Relaxations:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- PwBD: 10 years
- PwBD + SC/ST: 15 years
- PwBD + OBC: 13 years
- Departmental candidates: Up to 5 years for Group B, up to 40 years for Group C
- Ex-Servicemen: Period of service + 3 years (max 55 years)
- Meritorious Sports Persons: 5 years (10 for SC/ST, 8 for OBC)
- Disabled Defence personnel: 45 years (50 for SC/ST, 48 for OBC)
- Widows/divorced women: 35 years (40 for SC/ST, 38 for OBC)
Note: Contractual employees get one-time relaxation up to 5 years based on service period. Maximum age after relaxation as per rules.
Salary and Benefits
Pay Scale: Pay Level 6: ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400, Pay Level 7: ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 (Group B or C).
Additional Benefits:
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- House Rent Allowance (HRA)
- Transport Allowance
- Medical facilities for self and family
- Provident Fund and Pension
- Leave Travel Concession
- Other perquisites as per government rules
Estimated Gross Salary: ₹50,000 – ₹70,000 PM (with allowances, depending on pay level).
Selection Process
The selection process has these stages:
Stage 1: Tier-I Exam
- Qualifying for shortlisting (except for one-tier posts).
Stage 2: Tier-II Exam
- Main exam for merit.
Stage 3: Document Verification
- Verify original documents.
Stage 4: Medical Examination
- Medical fitness test by user department.
CBT Exam Pattern
Exam patterns vary by post code:
For Legal Assistant (801/26) – Two Tier (Technical-II):
| Tier | Duration | Questions | Marks | Syllabus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tier-I | 2 Hours | 200 MCQ | 200 | Section A: General Awareness, Reasoning, Numerical, Hindi/English (100 marks). Section B: Subject (100 marks). |
| Tier-II | 3 Hours | 200 MCQ | 300 | Part-I: Subject (100 Q, 100 marks). Part-II: Advanced subject (100 Q, 200 marks). |
For AE (Civil) (802/26) and JE (Civil) (803/26) – One Tier (Technical):
| Tier | Duration | Questions | Marks | Syllabus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One Tier | 3 Hours | 200 MCQ | 300 | Section A: General (100 Q, 100 marks). Section B: Subject (100 Q, 200 marks). |
For ASO (804/26) – Two Tier (General):
| Tier | Duration | Questions | Marks | Syllabus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tier-I | 2 Hours | 200 MCQ | 200 | General Awareness, Reasoning, Numerical, English, Hindi (40 marks each). |
| Tier-II | 3 Hours | 200 MCQ + Descriptive | 300 | Part-I: General (200 Q, 200 marks). Part-II: Essay/Letter/Precis (100 marks). |
Note: Negative marking: 0.25 for 1-mark Q, 0.5 for 2-mark Q. Normalization if multiple shifts.
Documents Required
Keep these ready in scanned format (JPEG/PDF):
- Recent passport-size colour photo
- Signature
- 10th certificate (DOB proof)
- Degree/Diploma certificates and marksheets
- Experience certificates (if required)
- Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS)
- PwBD certificate
- Ex-Servicemen certificate
- ID proof (Aadhaar/PAN/Voter ID etc.)
- Other as per post
DSSSB Recruitment 2026 Application Fees
| Category | Application Fees |
|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS/Male | ₹100 (non-refundable) |
| Women/SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen | Exempt (No Fee) |
Payment Method: SBI e-pay online. No other mode.
How to Apply Online for DSSSB Recruitment 2026
Follow these simple steps to apply:
- Visit the official website: dsssbonline.nic.in
- Click on “New Registration” if new user.
- Fill basic details and get User ID/Password.
- Login and select post code.
- Fill personal, educational details.
- Upload photo, signature, documents.
- Pay fee if applicable.
- Submit and print application for records.
- No changes after submission.
- Check website for updates.
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Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Detailed Notification Release | 20/02/2026 |
| Online Application Opens | 24/02/2026 (12:00 Noon) |
| Application Closes | 25/03/2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Fee Payment Deadline | 25/03/2026 (11:59 PM) |
| CBT Exam Date | To be notified |
| Admit Card Release | To be notified |
Final Thoughts
The DSSSB Recruitment 2026 is offering 911 jobs in legal, engineering and administrative roles, these posts come with a good salary, job security and career growth in the Delhi government, the application process will close on March 25, 2026 at 11:59 PM, before starting applicants must check eligibility carefully and keep documents ready.
Selection will be through a competitive exam, so preparation should focus on general awareness, reasoning and subject knowledge with dedicated study and a clear strategy, candidates can succeed and build a rewarding career in the Delhi government.
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