DMRC JE Civil 2026: Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Cut Off & Free Mock Tests

DMRC Junior Engineer (Civil) — Delhi Metro

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DMRC Junior Engineer (Civil) puts you inside one of India's most admired engineering organisations — the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation. Civil JEs maintain and extend the metro's viaducts, stations, tunnels and depots.

Two things make DMRC different: the diploma-only eligibility rule (B.E./B.Tech holders without a diploma are NOT eligible), and a two-paper written exam that includes a dedicated English paper.

DMRC JE Civil 2026 — Overview

Conducting bodyDelhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC)
PostJunior Engineer (Civil)
ModeCBT — Paper-I + Paper-II (same day)
Eligibility3-year Diploma Civil ONLY (degree-without-diploma not eligible)
Age limit18–28 years (relaxations apply)
Negative marking1/3 mark per wrong answer (both papers)

DMRC JE Civil Exam Pattern 2026

Paper-I (bilingual)

SectionQuestionsMarks
General Awareness, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude + Civil Engineering (discipline)120120

Duration: 1.5 hours

Negative marking: 1/3 mark per wrong answer

Paper-II (General English)

SectionQuestionsMarks
General English6060

Duration: 45 minutes

Negative marking: 1/3 mark per wrong answer

ℹ️ Selection continues with medical examination in the prescribed standards after the written stage.

DMRC JE Civil Syllabus 2026 — Key Subjects

Building MaterialsSurveyingSoil MechanicsHydraulicsEnvironmental EngineeringTransportation EngineeringRCC & Steel (diploma standard)ReasoningGeneral AwarenessQuantitative AptitudeGeneral English

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DMRC JE Civil Eligibility 2026: Qualification & Age Limit

  • ✓3-year Engineering Diploma in Civil from a recognised institution — mandatory. Candidates with B.E./B.Tech but no diploma are not eligible.
  • ✓Age 18–28 years with standard relaxations.
  • ✓Medical fitness per DMRC standards (metro operational roles have defined medical categories).

DMRC JE Civil Salary 2026

DMRC JE is on the IDA pay structure (recent scale ₹33,000 – ₹1,00,000 range) with DA and metro allowances — in-hand typically ₹50,000+ per month. Verify the current scale in the advertisement.

DMRC JE Civil Cut Off

DMRC publishes cutoffs per recruitment cycle. Both papers count — a weak English paper has sunk many technically strong candidates.

DMRC JE Civil Vacancies

202459 JE (Civil) posts advertised

How to Prepare for DMRC JE Civil 2026

  1. 1Confirm the diploma rule first: DMRC explicitly excludes degree-holders without a diploma — don't prepare for an exam you can't write.
  2. 2Paper-II English (60 questions in 45 minutes) is a speed test — daily grammar/vocab drills beat last-week cramming.
  3. 3120 questions in 90 minutes for Paper-I is a fast pace: 45 seconds per question including technical numericals. Train speed explicitly.
  4. 4Metro/railway-adjacent topics (alignment, track basics from transportation engineering) show up — don't skip them.

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DMRC JE Civil 2026 — Frequently Asked Questions

Can B.Tech holders apply for DMRC JE?▾

No — DMRC requires a 3-year diploma in the relevant trade, and candidates with higher qualifications but no diploma are explicitly not eligible as per recent notifications.

Is there an interview in DMRC JE selection?▾

No interview for JE — selection is written exam (Paper-I + Paper-II) followed by medical examination in the prescribed standards.

Where can I practise DMRC JE civil mock tests?▾

CIVILGYAN TEST SERIES offers diploma-standard civil mocks plus the general subjects DMRC tests, with detailed solutions — free tests available.

What is the DMRC JE Civil exam pattern?▾

DMRC JE Civil has 2 stages. Paper-I (bilingual): General Awareness, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude + Civil Engineering (discipline) (120 Q, 120 marks); duration 1.5 hours. Paper-II (General English): General English (60 Q, 60 marks); duration 45 minutes.

Is there negative marking in DMRC JE Civil?▾

Paper-I (bilingual): 1/3 mark per wrong answer. Paper-II (General English): 1/3 mark per wrong answer.

What is the age limit for DMRC JE Civil?▾

18–28 years (relaxations apply).

Who is eligible for DMRC JE Civil?▾

3-year Engineering Diploma in Civil from a recognised institution — mandatory. Candidates with B.E./B.Tech but no diploma are not eligible. Age 18–28 years with standard relaxations.

What is the salary after DMRC JE Civil?▾

DMRC JE is on the IDA pay structure (recent scale ₹33,000 – ₹1,00,000 range) with DA and metro allowances — in-hand typically ₹50,000+ per month. Verify the current scale in the advertisement.

What is the DMRC JE Civil syllabus?▾

The key subjects are Building Materials, Surveying, Soil Mechanics, Hydraulics, Environmental Engineering, Transportation Engineering, RCC & Steel (diploma standard), Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, General English.

How many vacancies are there in DMRC JE Civil?▾

2024: 59 JE (Civil) posts advertised.

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Disclaimer: Exam patterns, cutoffs, vacancies and eligibility rules change between recruitment cycles. The figures above are compiled for guidance from past cycles — always verify details from the official notification of the conducting body before applying.