DSSSB Combined Examination 2026 Notification has been officially released by the Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) for 911 vacancies across multiple departments of the Government of NCT of Delhi. This recruitment drive includes posts like Legal Assistant, Assistant Engineer (Civil), Junior Engineer (Civil), and Grade-II (GNCTDSS) / Assistant Section Officer. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official DSSSB portal within the prescribed dates.
Important Dates & Overview of DSSSB Combined Examination 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start | 24 February 2026 (12:00 Noon) |
| Last Date to Apply | 25 March 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Mode of Application | Online Only |
Cut-off date for age and qualification: 25 March 2026
Total Vacancies Overview
DSSSB has announced 911 total posts under this combined examination.
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 365 |
| OBC | 220 |
| SC | 140 |
| ST | 59 |
| EWS | 127 |
| Total | 911 |
Post-Wise Vacancy Details
1️⃣ Legal Assistant (Post Code 801/26)
Departments include:
- Delhi Pollution Control Committee
- Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board
- Department of Law, Justice & Legislative Affairs
- Delhi Transport Corporation
Qualification: Degree in Law + relevant experience (1–3 years depending on department)
Age Limit: Generally not exceeding 30 years
Pay Level: Level 6 / Level 7
2️⃣ Assistant Engineer (Civil) – 802/26
| Department | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Delhi Jal Board | 32 |
| Delhi Agricultural Marketing Board | 1 |
| Total | 33 |
Qualification: Degree in Civil Engineering
Age Limit: 30–32 years (department-wise)
Pay Level: Level 7
3️⃣ Junior Engineer (Civil) – 803/26
| Department | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Delhi Jal Board | 180 |
| NDMC | 101 |
| Total | 281 |
Qualification:
- Degree in Civil Engineering
OR - Diploma in Civil Engineering + experience (as applicable)
Age Limit: 30–32 years (department-wise)
Pay Level: Level 6
4️⃣ Grade–II (GNCTDSS) / Assistant Section Officer – 804/26
| Department | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Services Department | 576 |
| DPCC | 3 |
| DUSIB | 8 |
| Total | 587 |
Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree
Age Limit: 21–30 years
Pay Level: Level 7
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹100 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Women / ESM | Exempted |
Payment must be made through SBI e-pay only. Fee once paid is non-refundable.
Examination Scheme
DSSSB will conduct different exam patterns based on the post.
🔹 Legal Assistant & ASO – Two Tier Exam
- Tier I: Objective (General + Subject)
- Tier II: Objective + (Descriptive for ASO)
🔹 AE & JE (Civil) – One Tier Technical Exam
- Section A: General Awareness, Reasoning, Numerical Ability, Hindi & English (100 marks)
- Section B: Technical Subject (200 marks)
Negative Marking:
- 0.25 for 1-mark questions
- 0.50 for 2-mark questions
Minimum Qualifying Marks
| Category | Minimum Marks |
|---|---|
| General / EWS | 40% |
| OBC | 35% |
| SC / ST / PwBD | 30% |
Cut-offs may increase depending on competition.
Age Relaxation
Age relaxation will be provided as per Government of NCT of Delhi rules:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- PwBD: 10 years
- Ex-Servicemen: As per service period
- Departmental candidates: As per DoPT norms
Selection Process
- Computer Based Examination
- Normalization of marks (if required)
- Merit-based selection
- Department preference submission during e-dossier stage
There will be no waiting list under this combined examination scheme.
Conclusion
The DSSSB Combined Examination 2026 Notification offers a significant opportunity for engineering and graduate aspirants seeking Delhi government jobs. With 911 vacancies across technical and administrative posts, candidates should apply early and prepare according to the prescribed exam pattern.
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Editor’s Note:
Written by Karmabandhan Editorial Team.
We encourage all aspirants to verify information from official sources and apply carefully.
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I am Surojit Koiri, a professional content writer and digital publisher with over 5 years of experience in government job updates, recruitment analysis, and exam-related news. I am the founder of Karmabandhan.com, a dedicated platform that provides accurate and easy-to-understand information for job aspirants across India.