DSSSB Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 911 Junior Engineer, Legal Assistant and More Posts

The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) has officially announced Recruitment for 2026, with online applications opening soon. Below is the complete, structured information based on the official notification (Advt. No. 01/2026) for the 911 vacancies, as confirmed by multiple news sources reporting on the release

Here are the key details at a glance:

• Application Period: 24 February 2026 to 25 March 2026.
• Total Vacancies: 911 
• Key Posts: Legal Assistant, Assistant Engineer (Civil), Junior Engineer (Civil), Assistant Section Officer (ASO) 
• Official Website: https://dsssb.delhi.gov.in 

📅 Important Dates

Mark these critical deadlines for the DSSSB Recruitment 2026

• Notification Release Date: 20 February 2026
• Start Date to Apply Online: 24 February 2026 (from 12:00 Noon)
• Last Date to Apply Online: 25 March 2026 (until 11:59 PM)

📊 Vacancy Breakdown (Post-Wise)

A total of 911 vacancies have been announced across various departments. Here is the distribution for the main posts

Post Name	Post Code	Number of Vacancies
Legal Assistant	801/26	10
Assistant Engineer (Civil)	802/26	33
Junior Engineer (Civil)	803/26	281
Assistant Section Officer (ASO)	804/26	587
Total		911

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Ensure you meet the specific educational and age requirements for the post you wish to apply for.

Educational Qualification

• Legal Assistant: A degree in Law from a recognized university. Experience requirements vary by department, generally requiring 1-3 years of legal practice or work in a government legal department 
• Assistant Engineer (Civil): Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized university 
• Junior Engineer (Civil): A Degree in Civil Engineering OR a three-year Diploma in Civil Engineering (with 2 years of experience for some departments) .
• Assistant Section Officer (ASO): A Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university. Computer proficiency is desirable 

Age Limit

The age limit varies by post and department. The general maximum age is often 30 years, with specific limits detailed below 

• Legal Assistant: Maximum age up to 30-35 years (depending on the department).
• Assistant Engineer (Civil): Generally not exceeding 30-32 years.
• Junior Engineer (Civil): Between 18 to 32 years.
• Assistant Section Officer (ASO): Maximum age up to 30 years.
• Age Relaxation: Applicable as per government rules. SC/ST: 5 years, OBC: 3 years, PwBD: 10-15 years (depending on category)

💰 Salary Structure

Selected candidates will be placed in Pay Levels 6 and 7 under the 7th Pay Commission, with a competitive salary range plus allowances 

Post Name	Pay Level	Salary Range (Per Month)
Assistant Engineer (Civil)	Level 7	Rs. 44,900 – 1,42,400
Assistant Section Officer (ASO)	Level 7	Rs. 44,900 – 1,42,400
Junior Engineer (Civil)	Level 6	Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400
Legal Assistant	Level 6	Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400

📝 Selection Process

The selection process consists of a Computer Based Examination (CBT), which may be a single stage or two-tier depending on the post 

• For AE & JE (Civil): A single-tier technical exam.
• For Legal Assistant & ASO: A two-tier exam (Tier-I qualifying, Tier-II for final merit).
• This will be followed by Document Verification for qualified candidates 

💻 How to Apply

The application process is fully online. Follow these steps to apply 

1. Visit the official DSSSB application portal at https://dsssb.delhi.gov.in or https://dsssbonline.nic.in.
2. Click on “New Registration” if you are a new user.
3. Fill in the online application form with your personal and educational details.
4. Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and required documents.
5. Pay the application fee online, if applicable.
6. Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.

Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS: Rs. 100/-
• Women / SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen: No Fee

I hope this detailed information helps you with your application. Please feel free to ask if you need any more details about the exam pattern or syllabus