DSSSB Legal Assistant, AE, JE, ASO Recruitment 2026
Short Information : Delhi Subordinate Service Selection Board (DSSSB) invites online applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the post of Legal Assistant, Assistant Engineer (Civil), Junior Engineer (Civil) & Grade – II (GNCTDSS) / Assistant Section Officer. This recruitment has been issued for 911 posts. Online applying process for DSSSB Legal Assistant, AE, JE, ASO Recruitment 2026 has started on 24 February 2026 & the candidates can apply till 25 March 2026. Candidates must check the complete details for DSSSB Legal Assistant, AE, JE, ASO Recruitment 2026 which has given below.
1. DSSSB 01/2026 Recruitment Overview
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Organization |
Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) |
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Advertisement No. |
01/2026 |
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Total Vacancies |
911 |
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Post Names |
Legal Assistant, AE (Civil), JE (Civil), ASO/Grade-II |
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Selection Type |
Combined Examination 2026 |
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Application Mode |
Online (dsssbonline.nic.in) |
2. Important Dates for DSSSB 2026
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Notification Date: 20.02.2026
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Online Application Starts: 24.02.2026 (12:00 Noon)
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Closing Date to Apply: 25.03.2026 (11:59 PM)
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Exam Date: Likely June/July 2026.
3. Post-wise Eligibility, Qualification & Age Limit
Below is the detailed breakdown for each post category. Candidates must ensure they meet these criteria as of 25th March 2026.
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Post Name |
Educational Qualification |
Professional Experience |
Age Limit (General) |
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801/26 |
Legal Assistant |
Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized University. |
1 to 3 years as a Legal Practitioner or in Govt. Legal Dept. |
18 - 30 Years |
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802/26 |
Assistant Engineer (Civil) |
Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University. |
Nil for Degree holders. |
18 - 30 Years |
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803/26 |
Junior Engineer (Civil) |
Degree in Civil Engineering OR 3-year Diploma in Civil. |
2 Years of professional exp. required for Diploma holders only. |
18 - 27/30 Years* |
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804/26 |
ASO / Grade-II (GNCTDSS) |
Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline (Arts/Sci/Comm/Agri). |
Nil. |
20 - 30 Years |
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804/26 |
ASO (NDMC / DUSIB) |
Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline. |
Computer Proficiency required. |
18 - 30 Years |
*Note: For JE (Civil) in Delhi Jal Board, the upper age limit is 30 years, while in NDMC it is 27 years. Always check the specific department RR.
4. Detailed Age Limit & Relaxation
The age limit is calculated as of the closing date of the application (25.03.2026).
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Legal Assistant / AE: 18 - 30 Years.
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Junior Engineer: 18 - 27 Years (NDMC) and 18 - 30 Years (DJB/DUSIB).
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ASO (GNCTDSS): 20 - 30 Years.
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ASO (Other Depts): 18 - 30 Years.
Age Relaxation Policy (Government Rules)
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Relaxation |
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SC / ST |
5 Years |
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OBC (Delhi) |
3 Years |
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PwBD |
10 Years |
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PwBD + SC/ST |
15 Years |
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Ex-Servicemen |
Period of Service + 3 Years |
Crucial Note: OBC candidates from outside Delhi are treated as General category. Only those with a Delhi OBC certificate can claim relaxation.
5. Detailed Exam Syllabus 2026
The DSSSB Combined Exam follows a tiered structure. Tier-I is generally for screening, while Tier-II (where applicable) determines merit.
A. Tier-I Syllabus (General Sections - 200 Marks)
This section is common for all posts including ASO and Legal Assistant.
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General Awareness: Current events, History, Constitution, Sports, Art & Culture, Economics, Everyday Science, and National/International Organizations.
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General Intelligence & Reasoning: Analogies, Similarities, Space visualization, Problem solving, Analysis, Decision making, Visual memory, Arithmetical reasoning, and Verbal/Figure classification.
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Arithmetical & Numerical Ability: Number Systems, Decimals, Fractions, L.C.M., H.C.F., Ratio & Proportion, Percentage, Average, Profit & Loss, Simple & Compound Interest, Mensuration, Time & Work, Time & Distance, and Data Interpretation.
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Hindi Language & Comprehension: Understanding of Hindi Language, Vocabulary, Grammar, Sentence Structure, Synonyms, and Antonyms.
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English Language & Comprehension: Basic English Grammar, Sentence Correction, Idioms & Phrases, Vocabulary, and Comprehension.
B. Tier-II Syllabus (Post Specific)
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For JE/AE (Civil): Detailed Engineering subjects including Strength of Materials, Structural Analysis, RCC Design, Steel Design, Fluid Mechanics, Surveying, Soil Mechanics, and Environmental Engineering.
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For Legal Assistant: Constitutional Law, Civil Procedure Code (CPC), Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), Evidence Act, Contract Act, Administrative Law, and Drafting of Pleadings.
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For ASO (Descriptive): Essay Writing (in English), Letter Writing/Expansion of Ideas.
6. Application Fee
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Fee: ₹100.00
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Exempted: Women, SC, ST, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen are not required to pay any fee.
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Payment Mode: Online only through SBI e-pay.
7. How to Apply: Step-by-Step
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Registration: Visit dsssbonline.nic.in and register using your Class 10 roll number and Aadhaar.
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Login: Enter your Date of Birth, Roll No, and Password.
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Apply Online: Select "Advertisement 01/2026" and click the Apply button for your chosen post.
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Photo Upload: You must upload a Postcard size photograph (5x7 inches) showing the upper half of the body.
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Preferences: Since this is a combined exam, you must select the departments (DJB, NDMC, etc.) in order of your preference.
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Submission: Pay the fee and print the application.
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Apply Online
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Download Notification
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Official Website
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Q1: Can a final year student apply for JE or ASO? A: No. All educational qualifications and experience must be completed by the closing date, 25.03.2026.
Q2: What is the negative marking? A: There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in both Tier-I and Tier-II exams.
Q3: Is there an interview for Assistant Section Officer? A: No, as per the current policy for Group B (Non-Gazetted) and Group C posts, selection is purely based on written examination merit.
Q4: Is the computer test mandatory for ASO? A: For posts in the DUSIB department, computer proficiency is a required skill, which may be tested via a Skill Test.
Q5: What happens if I don't give preferences? A: If you don't select department preferences, you will only be considered for the specific post you applied for, and the board will allocate departments based on availability.
This is a comprehensive summary of DSSSB Advt No. 01/2026. Candidates are requested to read the official notification on the DSSSB website for specific Departmental Recruitment Rules (RRs) before applying.