DSSSB Legal Assistant, AE, JE, ASO Recruitment 2026 – Apply for 911 Posts

Important Dates

Application Fee

• Fee payment through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI only.

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 18–21 Years (Depending on the Post)

• Maximum Age: 30–35 Years (Depending on the Post)

• Age limits are applicable as per post-specific eligibility conditions mentioned in the notification.

• Relaxation in upper age limit will be provided to reserved categories as per government norms.

• Check age using Online Age Calculator

Educational Qualification

Post-Wise Educational Eligibility

• Legal Assistant (Post Code: 801/26)

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Law from a recognized university in India.

  • Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.

  • Maximum Age: 30–35 Years (Department-wise).

• Assistant Engineer Civil (Post Code: 802/26)

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized institute in India.

  • Maximum Age: 30–32 Years (Department-wise).

• Junior Engineer Civil (Post Code: 803/26)

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering OR

  • Diploma in Civil Engineering with 2 years of experience.

  • Maximum Age: 30–32 Years (Department-wise).

• Assistant Section Officer (ASO) (Post Code: 804/26)

  • Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from a recognized university in India.

  • Age Limit: 21–30 Years.

Applicants are advised to read the official notification carefully for department-wise eligibility conditions and additional requirements before submitting the online application form.

DSSSB Legal Assistant Vacancy 2026

Candidates should apply according to their qualification and eligibility criteria. The vacancy distribution may vary department-wise as per official notification details.

How to Apply for DSSSB Legal Assistant, AE, JE, ASO Recruitment 2026?

The step-by-step application process is outlined below:

• The online application is available from 24 February 2026 to 25 March 2026.
• Carefully read the official notification before filling out the application form for AE, JE, ASO, and Legal Assistant posts under Advt No. 01/2026.
• Ensure all required documents are ready, including eligibility certificates, valid id proofs, address and personal details.
• Keep scanned copies of essential documents prepared, such as: Passport-size photograph, Signature, ID proof and other relevant documents
• Before final submission, thoroughly review the preview of the application form and verify all entered details.
• After successful submission, take a printout of the final submitted application form for future reference.

Applicants are advised to complete the process well before the deadline to avoid last-minute server issues or payment delays.

DSSSB Legal Assistant, AE, JE, ASO Recruitment 2026 – Selection Process

The selection procedure will be conducted by the Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board through a structured examination system depending on the post applied for. Candidates must qualify each required stage to be considered for final appointment.

1. Computer Based Examination (CBT) – Candidates must appear in One Tier or Two Tier exam as per the post.
2. Normalization of Marks (If Applicable) – Scores may be normalized to ensure fairness.
3. Minimum Qualifying Marks & Cut-Off – Candidates must secure category-wise qualifying marks to be considered for merit.
4. Preparation of Final Merit List – Merit will be prepared based on applicable tier marks.
5. Document Verification & Department Allocation – Final selection is subject to eligibility verification and merit-cum-preference basis.

DSSSB Legal Assistant, AE, JE, ASO Recruitment 2026 Exam Pattern

The examination structure differs post-wise and is designed to assess both general aptitude and domain-specific knowledge. The concise format below outlines the marking scheme and duration for each position.

🔹 Legal Assistant (Post Code: 801/26) – Two Tier (Technical)

Note: Tier-I is qualifying only. Final merit based on Tier-II marks.

🔹 Assistant Engineer (Civil) – Post Code: 802/26

🔹 Junior Engineer (Civil) – Post Code: 803/26

One Tier (Technical)

Total: 200 Questions | 300 Marks
Merit: Based on cumulative marks (Section A + B)

🔹 Grade-II (GNCTDSS) / Assistant Section Officer – Post Code: 804/26

Two Tier (General)

Total (Tier-II): 300 Marks
Final Selection: Based on cumulative Tier-II marks.

⚠️ Important Points

• Negative marking applies: 0.25 for 1-mark questions and 0.50 for 2-mark questions.

• Question papers will be bilingual except language sections.

• No re-evaluation of answer sheets is permitted.

• Skill or trade tests may be conducted where applicable.

DSSSB Legal Assistant, AE, JE, ASO Recruitment 2026 Pay Scale

Selected candidates will receive salary as per the 7th Pay Commission guidelines. The pay level and group classification vary depending on department and post.

In addition to basic pay, selected candidates will be eligible for allowances such as DA, HRA, and other benefits as per government rules. The final in-hand salary depends on department posting and applicable service conditions.

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