DSSSB AE Civil Syllabus 2026

Subject-wise and chapter-wise DSSSB AE Civil syllabus: 36 subjects, 357 chapters across General Subjects and Technical (Civil Engineering), with the weightage each subject really got in 6 previous papers.

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DSSSB AE Civil Exam Pattern 2026

Tier-I (screening CBT)

Section	Questions	Marks
General Awareness, Reasoning, Numerical Ability, Hindi & English + Civil Engineering (as per DSSSB one-tier/two-tier scheme)	200	200

Duration: 3 hours · Negative marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer

Tier-II (merit-deciding CBT)

Section	Questions	Marks
Section A: Civil Engineering (1 mark each)	100	100
Section B: Civil Engineering — advanced (2 marks each)	100	200

Duration: 3 hours · Negative marking: 0.25 marks per wrong 1-mark question; 0.50 per wrong 2-mark question

DSSSB AE Civil Syllabus — General Subjects

Weightage = average number of questions per paper across the 6 real previous-year papers on this site.

General Awareness

20 Q / paper15 chapter tests

Indian History
Indian National Movement
Art & Culture
Indian Constitution
Indian Geography
Environment Ecology
Indian Economy & Banking
Science & Technology
Government Schemes
Sports
General GK & Important Days
Books
Awards
Polity
Heritage

General Intelligence & Reasoning

20 Q / paper10 chapter tests

Analogies & Classification
Series (Number & Alphabet)
Coding-Decoding
Blood Relations & Direction Sense
Ranking & Seating Arrangement
Puzzles & Syllogism
Statement & Conclusion / Assumption
Logical Venn Diagram
Cubes & Dice
Calendar & Clock

Arithmetical & Numerical Ability

20 Q / paper19 chapter tests

Number System & Simplification
HCF & LCM
Ratio & Proportion
Percentage
Average, Mixture & Alligation
Time & Work
Time, Speed & Distance
Simple Interest & Compound Interest
Ages
Algebra & Geometry
Mensuration & Trigonometry
Statistics, Probability
Boats & Streams
Data Interpretation
Pipes & Cisterns
Profit & Loss
Discount
Decimal Fractions
Partnership

English Language

20 Q / paper17 chapter tests

Grammar & Parts of Speech
Active & Passive Voice
Direct & Indirect Speech
Sentence Rearrangement
Cloze Test
Synonyms & Antonyms
Spelling Correction
Error Detection
Sentence Improvement
Tenses
Articles
Prepositions
Idioms
Phrases
One Word Substitution
Fill in the Blanks
Reading Comprehension

Hindi Language

20 Q / paper14 chapter tests

संधि
पर्यायवाची
अनेकार्थी शब्द
मुहावरे एवं लोकोक्तियाँ
वाक्य शुद्धि
गद्यांश
व्याकरण
वर्णमाला
समास
उपसर्ग
प्रत्यय
विलोम
रिक्त स्थान पूर्ति
अशुद्धि संशोधन

DSSSB AE Civil Syllabus — Technical (Civil Engineering)

Weightage = average number of questions per paper across the 6 real previous-year papers on this site.

Engineering Mathematics

2.5 Q / paper11 chapter tests

Algebra
Vector Algebra
Differential Calculus & Applications
Integral Calculus
Differential Equations (Ordinary)
Partial Differential Equations
Probability & Statistics
Numerical Methods
Matrices & Determinants
Linear Algebra
Multiple Integrals

Engineering Physics

1.5 Q / paper6 chapter tests

Units & Dimensions, Mechanics
Waves & Oscillations
Heat & Thermodynamics
Optics, Lasers & Fibre Optics
Electromagnetism
Semiconductors & Modern Physics

Engineering Chemistry

2.7 Q / paper13 chapter tests

Atomic Structure & Chemical Bonding
Water Chemistry
Electrochemistry & Corrosion
Fuels, Lubricants & Polymers
Nanomaterials & Environmental Chemistry

Basic Civil Engineering

5 chapter tests

Engineering Materials & Building Components
Surveying
Roads, Bridges & Dams
Water Supply & Sewerage
Building Planning & Construction Practices

Engineering Mechanics

0.7 Q / paper6 chapter tests

Force System & Equilibrium
Friction
Centroid & Centre of Gravity
Moment of Inertia
Trusses & Virtual Work
Kinematics & Dynamics

Strength of Materials

2.2 Q / paper9 chapter tests

Stress & Strain, Elastic Constants
Thermal Stresses
Shear Force & Bending Moment
Flexural & Shear Stress
Principal Stress & Mohr's Circle
Torsion
Deflection of Beams
Columns & Struts
Thin & Thick Cylinders

Structural Analysis

6.5 Q / paper8 chapter tests

Determinate & Indeterminate Structures
Influence Line Diagrams & Moving Loads
Three-Hinged Arch
Slope Deflection Method
Moment Distribution Method
Energy & Matrix Methods
Plastic Analysis
Suspension Cable

RCC Design

3.5 Q / paper11 chapter tests

Working Stress & Limit State Method
Properties of Concrete
Singly & Doubly Reinforced Beam
Flanged Beam
Continuous Slab & Staircase
Short & Long Column
Footing & Retaining Wall
Water Tank
Bond, Anchorage & Development Length
Shear & Torsion
One-Way & Two-Way Slab

Steel Structures

3.3 Q / paper12 chapter tests

Properties of Steel
Tension & Compression Members
Gantry Girder & Roof Truss
Industrial Buildings
Base Plates
Limit State Design
Beams
Columns
Plate Girders
Bolted Connections
Welded Connections
Riveted Connections

Building Materials

7.5 Q / paper24 chapter tests

Building Planning & Foundations
Stone Masonry
Damp Proof Course
Doors, Windows,
Stairs, Finishing Works
Scaffolding & Formwork
Brick Masonry
Floors & Roofs

Construction Materials

7.5 Q / paper24 chapter tests

Stone
Bricks
Lime
Cement
Aggregates
Concrete
Admixtures
Geosynthetics
Composite Materials
Paints
Glass
Plastics
Bitumen
Asphalt
Steel
Timber

Surveying

5.5 Q / paper12 chapter tests

Contouring
Curves & Traversing
Chain
Compass Survey
Plane Table Survey
Levelling
Theodolite Survey
Tacheometry
EDM
Total Station
GPS
Photogrammetry

Fluid Mechanics

12 chapter tests

Boundary Layer Theory
Fluid Properties
Pressure Measurement
Hydrostatics
Buoyancy
Kinematics
Dynamics of Flow
Bernoulli Theorm
Momentum Equation
Laminar Flow Turbulent Flow
Pipe Flow
Flow Measurement

Hydraulics

7 chapter tests

Open Channel Flow
Uniform & Non-Uniform Flow
Energy Concepts
Pumps & Turbines
Water Hammer
Critical Flow
Hydraulic Jump

Hydrology

2.5 Q / paper10 chapter tests

Hydrological Cycle
Precipitation
Rainfall Analysis
Infiltration
Evaporation
Runoff
Hydrograph
Flood Routing
Groundwater
Watershed Management

Irrigation Engineering

3.5 Q / paper10 chapter tests

Water Requirement of Crops (Duty, Delta)
Irrigation Methods
Diversion Headworks
Cross Drainage Works
Reservoirs
Dams
Spillways
Canal Irrigation
Canal Design
Canal Lining

Environmental Engineering

2.7 Q / paper13 chapter tests

Water Demand
Water Treatment
Sewage Characteristics
Sludge Treatment
Sources of Water
Distribution System
Sewerage System
Sewer Design
Wastewater Treatment
Solid Waste Management
Air Pollution
Noise Pollution
Environmental Pollution Control

Geotechnical Engineering

7.2 Q / paper13 chapter tests

Origin of Soil
Soil Compaction
Permeability
Effective Stress
Shear Strength
Earth Pressure Theory
Bearing Capacity
Slope Stability
Classification of Soil
Seepage
Consolidation
Settlement
Soil Exploration

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Foundation Engineering

6 chapter tests

Shallow Foundations
Deep Foundations
Well Foundation
Machine Foundations
Pile Foundation
Caissons

Transportation Engineering

5.8 Q / paper12 chapter tests

Highway Planning
Geometric Design
Traffic Signs
Pavement Materials
Highway Drainage
Railway Engineering (Permanent Way, Sleepers, Crossings)
Airport Planning (Runway & Taxiway Design)
Tunnel Engineering
Highway Alignment
Traffic Engineering
Pavement Design (Flexible & Rigid)
Bridge Engineering

Estimation & Costing

5.2 Q / paper10 chapter tests

Quantity Surveying
Valuation
Rate Analysis
Specifications
Contracts
Tendering
Measurement Book
Schedule of Rates
Detailed Estimate
Approximate Estimate

Construction Management

1 Q / paper11 chapter tests

Project Planning
Resource Allocation
Project Scheduling & Monitoring
Earned Value Management
Construction Equipment
Lean Construction Basics
Bar Charts
CPM & PERT
Resource Leveling
Quality Control
Safety Management

Engineering Geology

3.3 Q / paper7 chapter tests

Geological Structures (Folds, Faults, Joints)
Earthquakes
Site Investigation
Geological Maps
Minerals
Rocks
Landslides

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Earthquake Engineering

2.5 Q / paper5 chapter tests

Seismology & Earthquake Characteristics
Seismic Waves & Zoning
Earthquake Forces & Response Spectrum
Ductility
Earthquake Resistant Design (IS 1893, IS 13920)

Ground Water Engineering

7 chapter tests

Aquifers & Wells
Well Hydraulics
Groundwater Flow
Recharge Methods
Groundwater Quality
Tube Wells
Pump Tests

Basic Mechanical Engineering

3.7 Q / paper9 chapter tests

Engineering Materials & Mechanics Basics
Work, Power & Energy
Simple Machines & Thermodynamics Basics
Heat Transfer
IC Engines, Steam Boilers
Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
Pumps, Compressors & Turbines
Manufacturing Processes (Welding, Casting, Forging, Machining)
Power Transmission (Gears, Belts, Chains)

Basic Electrical Engineering

2.3 Q / paper9 chapter tests

Ohm's & Kirchhoff's Laws
Series & Parallel Circuits, Network Theorems
DC & AC Fundamentals
Single & Three Phase Circuits
Transformers & DC Motors
Induction & Synchronous Machines
Generation, Transmission & Distribution
Power Factor & Measuring Instruments
Electrical Wiring, Earthing & Safety

Engineering Chemistry & Environmental Science

2.7 Q / paper13 chapter tests

Water Chemistry & Treatment
Corrosion & Prevention
Cement Chemistry & Fuels
Polymers & Nanomaterials
Air, Water, Soil & Noise Pollution
Solid & Hazardous Waste Management
Renewable Energy & Sustainable Development
Environmental Impact Assessment

Basic Electronics & Communication Engineering

1.8 Q / paper8 chapter tests

Semiconductor Physics & Diodes
BJT & FET
Rectifiers, Filters & Amplifiers
Oscillators & Op-Amps
Digital Electronics (Logic Gates, Boolean Algebra, Flip-Flops, Counters)
Microprocessors Basics
Communication Systems (Modulation, Demodulation)
Optical Fiber & Wireless Communication

Fundamentals of Computing

4 Q / paper8 chapter tests

Computer Fundamentals & Organization
Hardware, Software & I/O Devices
Memory & Operating Systems
MS Office & Internet/Email
Computer Networks & Data Communication
Cyber Security
Programming Fundamentals (Flowcharts, Algorithms, C Basics)
DBMS, Cloud & AI Basics

Engineering Graphics

3.3 Q / paper8 chapter tests

Drawing Standards & Instruments
Scales, Lettering & Dimensioning
Geometrical Constructions
Orthographic & Isometric Projections
Sectional Views & Development of Surfaces
Projection of Points, Lines, Planes & Solids
Intersection of Solids & Auxiliary Views
Building Drawing & CAD Basics

See the syllabus in real DSSSB AE Civil papers

6 previous-year papers, with the subject-wise question count of each.

DSSSB AE Civil previous year papers →

DSSSB AE Civil Syllabus — FAQs

What is the syllabus of DSSSB AE Civil 2026?

DSSSB AE Civil covers 36 subjects in 2 parts — General Subjects, Technical (Civil Engineering). The subjects are General Awareness, General Intelligence & Reasoning, Arithmetical & Numerical Ability, English Language, Hindi Language, Engineering Mathematics, Engineering Physics, Engineering Chemistry, Basic Civil Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Strength of Materials, Structural Analysis, RCC Design, Steel Structures, Building Materials, Construction Materials, Surveying, Fluid Mechanics, Hydraulics, Hydrology, Irrigation Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Foundation Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Estimation & Costing, Construction Management, Engineering Geology, Earthquake Engineering, Ground Water Engineering, Basic Mechanical Engineering, Basic Electrical Engineering, Engineering Chemistry & Environmental Science, Basic Electronics & Communication Engineering, Fundamentals of Computing, Engineering Graphics.

Which subjects carry the most questions in DSSSB AE Civil?

Across the 6 previous papers on CIVILGYAN, the most-asked subjects are General English (about 20 questions a paper), General Awareness (about 20 questions a paper), Hindi Language (about 20 questions a paper), General Intelligence & Reasoning (about 20 questions a paper).

Is this the official DSSSB AE Civil syllabus?

The subject list follows the official notification (dsssb.delhi.gov.in); the chapter split and the weightage come from real previous papers and our test series. Always confirm against the latest notification.

How do I practise the DSSSB AE Civil syllabus chapter by chapter?

The DSSSB AE Civil test series has 357 chapter tests and 10 full mocks built on this syllabus, each with a detailed solution. 2 tests are free to attempt.