The DSSSB has officially released Advertisement No. 01/2026 announcing a big recruitment drive with 911 vacancies for various posts, including:
- Legal Assistant
- Assistant engineer (Civil)
- Junior engineer (Civil)
- Assistant Section Officer (ASO) / Grade‑II
These positions are across multiple departments and agencies under the government of NCT of Delhi.
📅 Important Dates
Event
Date
📢 Notification Released
20 February 2026
📝 Online application Starts
24 February 2026 (12:00 noon)
⏳ Last Date to Apply
25 March 2026 (11:59 PM)
📅 Exam Date
To be announced later
👉 Make sure to apply before the final date as late submissions won’t be accepted.
📌 Vacancies & Posts
The total 911 vacancies are distributed approximately as:
- Legal Assistant – ~10 posts
- Assistant engineer (Civil) – ~33 posts
- Junior engineer (Civil) – ~281 posts
- Assistant Section Officer / Grade‑II (ASO) – ~587 posts
Note: Exact numbers depend on the official notification and may vary by department.
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
📘 Educational Qualifications
Eligibility varies by post:
- Legal Assistant: degree in Law from a recognized university + relevant experience (usually 1–3 years).
- Assistant engineer (Civil): Degree in Civil Engineering.
- Junior engineer (Civil): Degree/Diploma in Civil Engineering (diploma holders usually require some experience).
- Assistant Section Officer / Grade‑II: Bachelor’s degree in any stream.
🎂 Age Limit
- Typical age range: 18–35 years (post‑wise variations and age relaxations apply as per government rules).
Relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex‑Servicemen will be provided per government norms.
💰 Salary & Benefits
Selected candidates will receive monthly pay as per the 7th CPC Pay Levels:
Post
Pay Scale
Legal Assistant
₹35,400 – ₹1,42,400 (Level‑6 / Level‑7)
Assistant engineer (Civil)
₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 (Level‑7)
Junior engineer (Civil)
₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 (Level‑6)
Assistant Section Officer (ASO)
₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 (Level‑7)
In addition to basic pay, candidates are usually entitled to allowances like DA, HRA, transport, and pension benefits depending on the department.
📝 Application Fee
Category
Fee
General / OBC / EWS
₹100
SC / st / PwBD / women / Ex‑Servicemen
Exempted / ₹0
Fee is payable online only through the sbi e‑pay gateway.
🔍 Selection Process
The selection typically involves:
Written Examination (Tier‑I for screening).
Tier‑II/Descriptive Exam where applicable (for certain posts).
Document Verification.
Medical Fitness (as per departmental norms).
Details vary by post — read the official notification carefully.
📍 How to Apply Online
Visit the official DSSSB website: dsssb.delhi.gov.in.
Click on the link for DSSSB Recruitment 2026 (Advt 01/2026).
Register with your email and mobile number.
Fill the online application form with all details.
Upload required documents (photo, signature, certificates).
Pay the application fee (if applicable) and submit.
Save or print the submitted form for future reference.
🧠 Important Tips
✔️ read the official notification PDF carefully before applying.
✔️ Check post‑wise eligibility before submission.
✔️ Keep your documents ready (ID proof, educational certificates, experience letters).
✔️ Apply well before the last date to avoid last‑minute issues.
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