Good News for all government job aspirants! Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) has released a new vacancy, DSSSB Recruitment 2026. The total vacancy is 911 for Junior Engineer (JE), Assistant Engineer (AE), Assistant Section Officer (ASO), and Legal Assistant posts. The form filling for all of you will start on 24 February 2026, and the last date for filling the form is 25 March 2026 until 11:59 AM. Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can apply online through the official website, or you can click on the link provided below to go directly to the form-filling page.
Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB)
DSSSB Recruitment 2026
Short Details
| Important Dates | Application Fee |
| • Notification Date: 20 February 2026 • Application Begins: 24 February 2026 • Apply Last Date: 25 March 2026 (till 11:59 PM) • Last Date for Fee: 25 March 2026 (till 11:59 PM) • Exam Date: To be notified • Admit Card: Before Exam • Result Date: Will Be Updated Here Soon • Candidates are advised to verify the details from the official website of the Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL). | • For General / OBC / EWS candidates: ₹100 • For SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen: ₹00 Payment Mode (Online): You can make the payment using the following methods: • Debit Card • Credit Card • Internet Banking • IMPS • Cash Card / Mobile Wallet |
| Age limit as of 01 February 2026 | Total Post |
| • Minimum Age: 20 Years • Maximum Age: 28 Years Age Relaxation: As per the official rules and regulations of the government and the Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL). | 911 Posts |
DSSSB Recruitment 2026: Category-Wise Vacancy
| Category | Vacancies |
| UR (General) | 365 |
| OBC | 220 |
| SC | 140 |
| ST | 59 |
| EWS | 127 |
| Total | 911 |
DSSSB Recruitment 2026: Post-Wise Vacancy
| Post Name | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Assistant | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 10 |
| Assistant Engineer (Civil) | 14 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 33 |
| Junior Engineer (Civil) | 130 | 60 | 39 | 14 | 38 | 281 |
| Grade-II (GNCTDSS) / Assistant Section Officer | 215 | 148 | 98 | 43 | 83 | 587 |
| Grand Total | 365 | 220 | 140 | 59 | 127 | 911 |
DSSSB Recruitment 2026: Educational Qualification
- Legal Assistant
- A candidate must have a degree in Law from a recognised University.
- Plus required experience depending on department:
- 2–3 years’ experience as a Legal Practitioner OR
- 1 year of experience in legal work in Govt. Dept./PSU OR
- For DTC: Graduate in Law + 1 year experience with an advocate & enrolled with the Bar Council + knowledge of Hindi.
- Assistant Engineer (Civil).
- A candidate must have a degree in Civil Engineering from a recognised University/Institution or its equivalent.
- Junior Engineer (Civil)
- A candidate must have a Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognised University OR Three Years Diploma in Civil Engineering + Two Years’ experience in planning, execution & maintenance of civil works.
- Grade-II (GNCTDSS) / Assistant Section Officer (ASO)
- A candidate must have a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised University / Institute.
- (For some departments: Bachelor’s Degree + Computer Proficiency)
- A candidate must have a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised University / Institute.
How to Apply for DSSSB Recruitment 2026
DSSSB Recruitment 2026: Selection Process
- Legal Assistant
Two Tier (Technical-II) Examination
Tier-I: Objective Type (MCQs)
Tier-II: Objective Type (Technical & Domain Based)
Final merit based on Tier-II marks - Assistant Engineer (Civil) and Junior Engineer (Civil)
One Tier (Technical) Examination
Section A: General Subjects
Section B: Technical Subject (Civil Engineering)
Final merit based on cumulative marks - Grade-II (GNCTDSS) / ASO
Two-Tier (General) Examination
Tier-I: MCQ (Qualifying)
Tier-II:
Part-I: MCQ
Part-II: Descriptive (Essay, Letter, Precis)
Final selection based on Tier-II marks
| IMPORTANT LINKS | |
| Apply Online | Click Here Active 25 March 2026 |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Homepage | Click Here |
DSSSB Recruitment 2026: Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the total number of vacancies in DSSSB Recruitment 2026?
Answer: A total of 911 posts are available.
Q2. Which posts are included in DSSSB Recruitment 2026?
Answer: Junior Engineer (Civil), Assistant Engineer (Civil), Assistant Section Officer (ASO), and Legal Assistant.
Q3. What is the last date to apply online?
Answer: 25 March 2026 (11:59 PM).
Q4. What is the mode of application?
Answer: Online only through DSSSB official portal.
Q5. What is the application fee?
Answer: ₹100 for General/OBC/EWS.
SC/ST/PwBD/Women/Ex-Servicemen are exempted.
Q6. What is the age limit for DSSSB Recruitment 2026?
Answer: Generally 18 to 30/35 years (varies by post). Age relaxation as per rules.
Q7. What is the educational qualification?
Answer:
JE/AE – Civil Engineering Degree/Diploma
ASO – Graduate
Legal Assistant – Law Degree
Q8. What is the selection process?
Answer: Computer Based Test (CBT).
Some posts have One Tier and some have Two Tier exams.
Q9. Is there negative marking?
Answer: Yes. 0.25 marks deducted for wrong 1-mark question and 0.50 marks for wrong 2-mark question.
Q10. What is the salary for DSSSB posts?
Answer: Pay Level 6 & 7. Approx ₹35,400 – ₹1,42,400 per month.
