DSSSB AE and JE Syllabus 2026

DSSSB AE JE Syllabus 2026 – Complete Guide for Assistant Engineer & Junior Engineer Exams

The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) has released the official syllabus and exam pattern for the Assistant Engineer (AE) and Junior Engineer (JE) recruitment for 2026. This article consolidates all tier‑wise details, helping aspirants plan their preparation efficiently.

Short Information

The DSSSB conducts the AE and JE examinations under Advertisement No. 01/2026. A total of either 911 or 314 vacancies (official notification required for confirmation) are available across various engineering disciplines of the Delhi government. The selection process consists of two stages – Tier 1 (general subjects) and Tier 2 (technical subjects) – with a negative marking of 0.25 marks per wrong answer.

Exam Pattern

DSSSB JE Exam Pattern 2026

DSSSB AE Exam Pattern 2026

Negative marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each incorrect answer in both tiers.

Subject‑wise Syllabus

Assistant Engineer (AE)

Tier 1 – General Subjects

• General Awareness

  • History, Polity, Constitution, Geography, Economics, Art & Culture, Sports, Current Affairs

• General Intelligence & Reasoning

  • Analogies, Similarities & Differences, Space Visualization, Problem‑Solving, Judgment, Decision‑Making, Arithmetical Reasoning, Verbal & Figure Classification

• Arithmetical & Numerical Ability

  • Number System, Simplification, Percentage, Ratio & Proportion, Average, Profit & Loss, Time & Work, Data Interpretation

• Hindi Language & Comprehension

  • Grammar, Vocabulary, Sentence Correction, Comprehension Passage

• English Language & Comprehension

  • Grammar, Vocabulary, Synonyms & Antonyms, Comprehension Passage

Tier 2 – Civil Engineering (Core Technical)

• Building Materials

  • Cement, Bricks, Steel, Timber, Concrete Properties

• Surveying

  • Chain Surveying, Compass, Levelling, Theodolite, Total Station

• Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering

  • Soil Classification, Bearing Capacity, Types of Foundations

• Structural Analysis

  • Beams, Trusses, Bending Moment, Shear Force

• Design of RCC & Steel Structures

  • Reinforced Concrete Design, Steel Structure Design Principles

• Estimating, Costing & Valuation

  • Quantity Estimation, Rate Analysis, Valuation of Property

• Environmental Engineering

  • Water Supply, Sanitation, Sewage Treatment

• Transportation Engineering

  • Highway Engineering, Traffic Engineering, Railways

• Water Resources Engineering

  • Irrigation, Hydraulics, Canal Design

Junior Engineer (JE)

Tier 1 – General Subjects

• General Awareness

  • History, Polity, Constitution, Geography, Economics, Art & Culture, Sports, Current Affairs

• General Intelligence & Reasoning

  • Analogies, Similarities & Differences, Problem‑Solving, Judgment, Decision‑Making, Arithmetical Reasoning, Verbal & Figure Classification, Number Series

• Quantitative Aptitude

  • Number System, Simplification, Percentage, Ratio & Proportion, Average, Profit & Loss, Time & Work, Data Interpretation

• Hindi Language & Comprehension

  • Grammar, Vocabulary, Sentence Correction, Comprehension Passage

• English Language & Comprehension

  • Grammar, Vocabulary, Synonyms & Antonyms, Comprehension Passage

Tier 2 – Civil Engineering (Core Technical)

• Building Materials

  • Cement, Bricks, Steel, Timber, Concrete Properties

• Surveying

  • Chain Surveying, Compass, Levelling, Theodolite, Total Station

• Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering

  • Soil Classification, Bearing Capacity, Types of Foundations

• Structural Analysis

  • Beams, Trusses, Bending Moment, Shear Force

• Design of RCC Structures

  • Reinforced Concrete Design Principles

• Estimating, Costing & Valuation

  • Quantity Estimation, Rate Analysis, Valuation of Property

• Environmental Engineering

  • Water Supply, Sanitation, Sewage Treatment

• Transportation Engineering

  • Highway Engineering, Traffic Engineering, Railways

• Water Resources Engineering

  • Irrigation, Hydraulics, Canal Design

How to Download Syllabus

1. Open the official DSSSB website: https://dsssb.delhi.gov.in.
2. Navigate to the Circulars & Orders or Notifications section.
3. Locate the file titled “final_advt_01-2026_1.pdf” (the official advertisement containing the syllabus).
4. Click the PDF link to open the document.
5. Use the browser’s Save As option to download the syllabus for offline reference.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: When are the DSSSB AE & JE exams scheduled for 2026?
A: The examinations will be conducted from 8 September 2026 to 17 September 2026.

Q2: How many selection stages are there for the AE and JE posts?
A: Both posts follow a two‑tier selection process – Tier 1 (general subjects) and Tier 2 (technical subjects).

Q3: What is the duration and question count for each tier of the JE exam?
A: Each tier of the JE exam consists of 200 questions carrying 200 marks and is allotted 2 hours.

Q4: Is there a penalty for wrong answers in the DSSSB exams?
A: Yes, a negative marking of 0.25 marks is applied for every incorrect answer in both Tier 1 and Tier 2.

Q5: What is the exact number of vacancies for the DSSSB AE & JE recruitment?
A: The source mentions both 911 and 314 vacancies. Candidates must verify the final count from the official notification (Advertisement No. 01/2026).

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