DSSSB JE Recruitment 2026: Syllabus, Exam Pattern & Selection Process

Posted: Jun 10, 2026 11:37 AM IST
Updated: Aug 17, 2026 12:55 PM IST
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Aspirants preparing for engineering roles in the capital can now target the DSSSB JE Recruitment 2026. The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) conducts a comprehensive selection process to fill technical positions across departments. Candidates can refer to the official portal at https://dsssb.delhi.gov.in/ for updates and announcements. For a detailed overview, you can review the DSSSB JE Recruitment 2026 Notification: Official PDF for 314 Vacancies Released - Click Here to View.

DSSSB JE Syllabus 2026 Highlights

The recruitment drive features 314 vacancies available for the Junior Engineer (Civil) post. Understanding the core examination framework is essential for effective preparation. Below are the key highlights:

  • Organization Name: Delhi Subordinate Service Selection Board
  • Exam Name: DSSSB JE Recruitment 2026
  • Post Name: Junior Engineer (Civil)
  • Vacancies: 314
  • Time Duration: 2 hours each
  • Total Questions: 200
  • Total Marks: 200
  • Marking Scheme: 1 mark
  • Negative Marking: 0.25 mark
  • Selection Process: Tier I and Tier II
  • Official website: https://dsssb.delhi.gov.in/
Organization Name Delhi Subordinate Service Selection Board
Exam Name DSSSB JE Recruitment 2026
Post Name Junior Engineer (Civil)
Vacancies 314
Time Duration 2 hours each
Total Questions 200
Total Marks 200
Marking Scheme 1 mark
Negative Marking 0.25 mark
Selection Process Tier I and Tier II
Official website https://dsssb.delhi.gov.in/

DSSSB JE Exam Pattern

The selection process follows a rigorous structure split across multiple tiers. Each correct answer carries 1 mark, while a negative marking of 0.25 marks is applied for incorrect answers across both Tier I and Tier II.

Tier-I Exam Structure

The Tier-I examination comprises 200 questions carrying 200 marks, allotted over a duration of 2 hours. The paper is bilingual (English and Hindi). Guidelines include:

  • There will be 200 multiple-choice questions in DSSSB JE Tier-1 Exam.
  • The language of the paper will be in both English and Hindi.
  • Section A consists of 5 subjects (General Awareness, General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability, Quantitative Aptitude, Hindi Language & Comprehension, and English Language & Comprehension) with 20 questions from each subject.
  • Section B is Subject/Qualification Related Paper with 100 questions.
  • The duration of the Tier-1 Exam is 2 hours (120 minutes).
  • There will be a negative marking of 0.25 marks for wrong answers.
Subjects Total Questions Total Marks
Section-A
General Awareness 20 20
General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability 20 20
Quantitative Aptitude 20 20
Hindi Language & Comprehension 20 20
English Language & Comprehension 20 20
Section- B
Subject/Qualification Related Paper 100 100
Total 200 200

Tier-II Exam Structure

Tier-II is divided into two distinct parts: Part-A features a Subject/Qualification Related Paper with 150 questions for 150 marks, and Part-B covers English Language & Comprehension with 50 questions for 50 marks. This brings the cumulative total to 200 questions for 200 marks within 2 hours. Note that the final merit list is based exclusively on the performance in the Tier II stage.

  • DSSSB JE Tier 2 exam will have two parts, Part-A Subject/Qualification Related and Part-B is English Language & Comprehension.
  • There will be a total of 200 multiple-choice questions in Tier-2.
  • The cumulative time duration for DSSSB JE Tier-2 Exam is 2 hours.
  • A penalty of 0.25 mark will be there for each incorrect answer.
Part Subjects No of Questions Marks Exam Duration
A. Subject/Qualification Related Paper 150 150 2 hours
B. English Language & Comprehension 50 50 -
Total 200 200 -

Comprehensive Syllabus Breakdown

To clear the examination successfully, candidates must cover both general sections and technical subjects thoroughly. Below is the detailed topic distribution:

Subjects Topics
General Awareness Current Affairs, History, Polity and Constitution, Sports, Art & Culture, Geography, Economics, Everyday Science and Scientific Research, Important Days & Dates, Awards and Honours, States & Capitals, Countries & Currencies, Famous Personalities, National & international affairs
General Intelligence & Reasoning Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning, Analogies, Similarities, Differences, Space Visualization, Problem-Solving, Analysis, Judgment, Decision Making, Visual Memory, Discrimination, Observation, Relationship Concepts, Arithmetical Reasoning, Verbal and Figure Classification, Arithmetical Number Series
Quantitative Aptitude Number System, Simplifications, Time and Work, Simple and Compound Interest, Percentage, Average, Mensuration, Time and distance, Time and Graph, Profit & Loss, Discount, Decimals, Data Interpretation, Ratio and Proportion, Partnership, Fractions
Hindi अलंकार, विलोम, रस, संधियां, तद्भव तत्सम, लोकोक्तियाँ, पर्यायवाची, मुहावरे, वाक्यांशों के लिए एक शब्द, समास, अनेकार्थी शब्द वाक्य संशोधन -लिंग, वचन, कारक, काल, वर्तनी, त्रुटि से सम्बंधित
English Comprehension, Vocabulary, Grammar, Sentence Structure, Synonyms, Antonyms, Usage of Words, Active and Passive Voice, Direct and Indirect speech, Para Jumbles, Phrases and Idioms
Electrical Subject Engineering Mathematics, Electrical Materials, Electric Circuits and Fields, Electrical and Electronic Measurements, Computer Fundamentals, Basic Electronics Engineering, Analog and Digital Electronics, Systems and Signal Processing, Control Systems, Electrical Machines, Power Systems, Power Electronics and Drives
Civil Subject Environmental Engineering, Surveying, Structural Engineering, Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Water Resources Engineering
Mechanical Subject Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics and Heat transfer, IC Engines, Refrigeration and Air conditioning, Turbo Machinery, Power Plant Engineering, Renewable Sources of Energy, Engineering Mechanics, Engineering Materials, Mechanisms and Machines, Design of Machine Element, Manufacturing, Industrial and Maintenance Engineering, Mechatronics and Robotics

Qualifying Marks and Categories

Candidates must achieve the minimum qualifying percentage specified for their respective category to be considered eligible for selection:

  • General: 40%
  • OBC (Of Delhi): 35%
  • SC/ST/PWD: 30%
  • Ex-servicemen: 5% in respective categories subject to a minimum of 30%
Category Qualifying Percentage
General 40%
OBC (Of Delhi) 35%
SC/ST/PWD 30%
Ex-servicemen 5% in respective categories subject to a minimum of 30%

After reviewing the syllabus and qualifying criteria, candidates should maintain a structured study plan, track admit card release timelines on the official portal, and prepare for travel logistics ahead of the computer-based examination dates.

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