DSSSB JE Civil 2026: Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Cut Off & Free Mock Tests
DSSSB Junior Engineer (Civil) — Delhi
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DSSSB Junior Engineer (Civil) recruits JEs for Delhi government bodies — PWD, Delhi Jal Board, I&FC and municipal corporations. A Delhi posting, Level-6 pay and regular vacancy cycles make it one of the most sought-after JE exams in north India.
The exam is a single computer-based test where half the paper is general subjects and half is civil engineering. That 50-50 split is exactly why toppers here are the aspirants who kept their reasoning, GK and basic maths sharp alongside technical prep.
DSSSB JE Civil 2026 — Overview
| Conducting body | Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) |
| Post | Junior Engineer (Civil) — Delhi govt departments |
| Mode | One-Tier Computer Based Test |
| Eligibility | Diploma / Degree in Civil Engineering |
| Age limit | Up to 27–32 years (post-wise; relaxations apply) |
| Negative marking | 0.25 marks per wrong answer |
DSSSB JE Civil Exam Pattern
One-Tier CBT
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Section A: General Awareness, Reasoning, Numerical Ability, Hindi & English (25 marks each) | 100 | 100 |
| Section B: Civil Engineering (Diploma level) | 100 | 100 |
Duration: 2 hours
Negative marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer
ℹ️ Both sections run in the same 2-hour sitting — time allocation between Section A and B is your own strategic call.
DSSSB JE Civil Syllabus — Key Subjects
See the detailed chapter-wise syllabus (built from real previous-year papers) on the DSSSB JE Civil test series page →
Eligibility
- ✓Diploma or Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognised institution (post-wise requirement).
- ✓Age limit varies by post (commonly up to 27 or 32 years) with standard relaxations.
- ✓No domicile restriction — candidates from any state can apply.
Salary & Career
DSSSB JE is paid at Pay Level-6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400). With Delhi's X-class city HRA and allowances, in-hand salary is typically ₹52,000–₹58,000 per month.
DSSSB JE Civil Cut Off Trends
DSSSB cutoffs depend on vacancies per department. Recent JE (Civil) UR cutoffs have generally fallen in the 60–70% band of 200 marks. Verify from official DSSSB result notices.
| Recent cycles | UR — roughly 120–140 out of 200 (varies by post code) |
Vacancy Trends
| 2024–25 | 800+ JE posts across Delhi departments (advert-wise) |
DSSSB JE Civil Previous Year Papers — Attempt Online
Every paper comes with detailed solutions, all-India comparison and chapter-wise analytics.
How to Prepare for DSSSB JE Civil
- 1Section A (100 general marks) is where selections are made — technical marks bunch together, general marks separate ranks. Practise all five general areas daily.
- 2DSSSB reuses SSC JE-style technical questions at diploma level — SSC JE PYQs are a valid question bank for Section B.
- 3The 2-hour combined sitting punishes poor time strategy: fix a hard time budget (e.g., 55 min Section A, 60 min Section B, 5 min review) and rehearse it in every mock.
- 4Hindi and English sections are basic but ignored by engineers — 10 easy marks lost by half the candidates.
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DSSSB JE Civil — Frequently Asked Questions
Is DSSSB JE one-tier or two-tier?▾
JE (Civil) recruitment in recent cycles is a One-Tier computer-based test of 200 marks — 100 general + 100 civil engineering — followed by document verification.
Can non-Delhi candidates apply for DSSSB JE?▾
Yes. There is no domicile requirement — candidates from any state can apply and get posted in Delhi government departments.
What level is the DSSSB JE technical syllabus?▾
Section B is diploma-level Civil Engineering. Degree holders should focus on conceptual basics and formula-driven numericals rather than GATE-depth theory.
Where can I practise DSSSB JE civil mocks for free?▾
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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.