DSSSB Combined Examination Recruitment 2026
Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) has released Advertisement No. 01/2026 for Combined Examinations 2026. The recruitment is being conducted for the posts of Legal Assistant, Assistant Engineer (Civil), Junior Engineer (Civil) and Grade-II (GNCTDSS) / Assistant Section Officer under various departments of Government of NCT of Delhi. Online applications start from 24 February 2026 and the last date to apply is 25 March 2026.
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Main Information Eligibility Vacancy Details Selection Procedure Salary Structure Application Fees Important Links FAQs| Organisation | Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) |
| Advertisement No. | 01/2026 |
| Post Name | Legal Assistant, Assistant Engineer (Civil), Junior Engineer (Civil), Assistant Section Officer |
| Total Vacancy | 911 |
| Starting Date of Application | 24 February 2026 |
| Ending Date of Application | 25 March 2026 |
| Age Limit | 18–35 Years (Post-wise) |
| Legal Assistant | Degree in Law from a recognized University. Experience requirement varies by department: 1–3 years of practice as Legal Practitioner or experience in handling legal work in Government Department/PSU. Knowledge of Hindi required for some departments. |
| Assistant Engineer (Civil) | Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or Institution. No prior experience required. |
| Junior Engineer (Civil) | Degree in Civil Engineering OR Three-year Diploma in Civil Engineering with two years experience in planning, execution and maintenance of civil engineering works. |
| Assistant Section Officer (Grade-II GNCTDSS) | Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University. Some departments require computer proficiency or basic computer knowledge. |
| Legal Assistant | Two Tier Examination: Tier-I (200 MCQs, 200 marks, 2 hours) + Tier-II (200 MCQs, 300 marks, 3 hours). |
| Assistant Engineer (Civil) / Junior Engineer (Civil) | One Tier Technical Examination: Section A (100 marks) + Section B (200 marks), total 300 marks, duration 3 hours. |
| Assistant Section Officer | Two Tier Examination: Tier-I (200 MCQs, 200 marks) + Tier-II (Part I MCQ 200 marks + Part II Descriptive 100 marks). |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong 1-mark question and 0.50 marks deducted for each wrong 2-mark question. |
| Post | Vacancy |
| Legal Assistant | 10 |
| Assistant Engineer (Civil) | 33 |
| Junior Engineer (Civil) | 281 |
| Assistant Section Officer (Grade-II GNCTDSS) | 587 |
| Total | 911 |
| Written Examination | Selection will be based on Computer Based Examination conducted by DSSSB as per post-wise exam scheme. |
| Normalization | Marks may be normalized if required as per DSSSB norms. |
| Final Merit | Final merit list will be prepared based on marks obtained in the applicable examination tier(s) and departmental preference. |
| Post | Pay Level |
| Legal Assistant | Level 6 / 7 |
| Assistant Engineer (Civil) | Level 7 |
| Junior Engineer (Civil) | Level 6 |
| Assistant Section Officer | Level 7 |
| General / OBC Candidates | ₹100 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen / Women Candidates | Exempted |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| What is the starting date to apply for DSSSB Combined Examination 2026? | The application process starts on 24 February 2026. |
| What is the last date to apply? | The last date to submit the online application is 25 March 2026. |
| How many total vacancies are announced? | A total of 911 vacancies are announced. |
| What is the selection process? | Selection is based on Computer Based Written Examination as per post-wise scheme. |
| Is there negative marking? | Yes, negative marking is applicable in the examination. |
