The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) has officially announced a recruitment drive for the post of Assistant Engineer, announcing a total of 161 vacant positions across different departments under the Delhi government. The notification has been published on the official DSSSB website, and eligible candidates are invited to submit their applications through the online mode before the last date of February 9.
Assistant Engineer is a Group B Gazetted position that plays a critical role in the execution and supervision of civic and infrastructure projects across Delhi. The recruits will be posted in various engineering departments of the Government of NCT of Delhi, including the Public Health Engineering Department, Urban Local Bodies, and other technical wings responsible for public works, water supply, sanitation, and road construction.
Candidates who wish to apply must possess a bachelor's degree in Engineering from a recognized university or institution. The DSSSB recruitment notification typically specifies branch-wise eligibility, meaning applicants must hold a degree in the relevant engineering discipline matching the department they are applying for — such as Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, or Other Engineering branches, depending on the vacancy distribution.
The selection process for these posts generally involves a written examination conducted by DSSSB, followed by document verification. The written test usually evaluates candidates on subjects pertinent to their engineering discipline, along with general awareness, reasoning ability, and quantitative aptitude. Candidates are advised to check the official notification for the exact exam pattern and syllabus.
Applicants must also meet the prescribed upper age limit as per DSSSB norms, with statutory relaxations available for candidates belonging to reserved categories, including Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, and economically weaker sections, as applicable under central government recruitment rules.
The application process is entirely online. Interested and qualified candidates are urged to visit the official DSSSB portal at dsssb.delhi.gov.in, navigate to the recruitment section, fill out the application form carefully, upload the required documents, and complete the fee payment within the stipulated time frame. Candidates are advised to keep a printed copy of the submitted application and payment confirmation for future reference during the selection process.
