Exam Overview
The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) has announced the examination dates for the Assistant Engineer (AE) and Junior Engineer (JE)</strong) for the year 2026. The exam is scheduled to take place from 8 to 17 September 2026 as per Advertisement No. 01/2026. Candidates are urged to familiarize themselves with the tier-wise syllabus and exam pattern for effective preparation.
Exam Pattern
| Tier |
Subject |
Questions |
Marks |
Duration |
| Tier 1 |
General Awareness, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, Hindi, English |
200 |
200 |
2 hours |
| Tier 2 |
Core Engineering Paper + English Language & Comprehension |
200 |
200 |
2 hours |
Subject-wise Syllabus
DSSSB JE Tier 1 Syllabus
- General Awareness: History, Polity, Geography, Current Affairs
- General Intelligence & Reasoning: Problem Solving, Judgment, Number Series
- Quantitative Aptitude: Number System, Simplification, Data Interpretation
- Hindi Language & Comprehension: Grammar, Vocabulary
- English Language & Comprehension: Grammar, Vocabulary
DSSSB JE Tier 2 Syllabus (Core Engineering – Civil)
- Building Materials: Cement, Steel, Concrete Properties
- Surveying: Chain Surveying, Levelling
- Soil Mechanics: Soil Classification, Types of Foundations
- Structural Analysis: Beams, Bending Moment
- Design of RCC Structures: Reinforced Concrete Design Principles
Preparation Tips
- Understand the exam pattern and syllabus thoroughly.
- Practice previous years’ question papers for better familiarity.
- Focus on time management during preparation and in the exam.
- Stay updated with current affairs and general knowledge.
- Revise regularly to retain key concepts.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
The exam consists of two tiers: Tier 1 includes General Awareness, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, Hindi, and English, while Tier 2 focuses on Core Engineering and English Language.
The DSSSB AE and JE exams are scheduled from September 8 to September 17, 2026.
The Tier 1 syllabus includes General Awareness, General Intelligence & Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, Hindi Language & Comprehension, and English Language & Comprehension.
The Tier 2 syllabus covers Core Engineering topics such as Building Materials, Surveying, Soil Mechanics, Structural Analysis, and Design of RCC Structures.
Understand the exam pattern, practice previous years' papers, manage your time well, stay updated with current affairs, and revise regularly.
The official DSSSB AE and JE syllabus can be found on the DSSSB official website and in the detailed syllabus PDF.
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