The DSSSB Junior Engineer (Civil) exam is conducted by the Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board to recruit Junior Engineers for Delhi government bodies such as PWD Delhi, Flood & Irrigation (I&FC), DUSIB, DSIIDC and the municipal corporations. It is a top central-capital opportunity for civil diploma and degree holders, with a Delhi Pay Level 6 salary.
DSSSB JE places you in Delhi-capital departments, so it draws applicants nationwide — the technical Civil section is the true rank-decider.
DSSSB JE at a glance
Eligibility
- • Diploma in Civil Engineering, OR B.E./B.Tech in Civil
- • Indian citizen
Salary
Pay Level 6 — approx ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400 per month plus Delhi allowances (as per latest notification).
Stages
One-Tier / Two-Tier CBT → Document Verification
See the full DSSSB JE syllabus & exam pattern →
Step-by-step preparation strategy
- ✅Score heavily in the technical Civil section — it decides your rank.
- ✅Don't neglect Section A — reasoning, maths and language are quick marks.
- ✅Solve DSSSB JE previous-year papers for the exact CBT style.
- ✅Practise full-length CBT mocks to manage time across both sections.
Recommended study timeline
Months 1–3 · Technical core
Build the Civil engineering technical section that decides selection.
Months 4–5 · General section
Reasoning, maths, English and Hindi for Section A.
Months 6–7 · PYQ + Mocks
DSSSB-pattern CBT practice and previous papers.
Subjects to prioritise
General / Non-Technical
- • General Intelligence & Reasoning
- • General Awareness & Current Affairs
- • Quantitative Aptitude (where applicable)
Civil Engineering — Core
- • Building Materials
- • Estimating, Costing & Valuation
- • Surveying & Levelling
- • Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering
- • Hydraulics & Fluid Mechanics
- • Irrigation Engineering
- • Transportation (Highway) Engineering
- • Environmental Engineering
Structural Engineering
- • Theory of Structures
- • Concrete Technology
- • RCC Design (Limit State & Working Stress)
- • Steel Design
DSSSB General Section
- • General Awareness & Current Affairs
- • General Intelligence & Reasoning
- • Arithmetical & Numerical Ability
- • English & Hindi language
Books & resources
- Core civil engineering notes
- DSSSB JE previous-year papers
- Reasoning & quantitative aptitude practice sets
Common mistakes to avoid
- ⚠️Ignoring Section A (reasoning, maths and language) easy marks.
- ⚠️Not practising the exact DSSSB CBT pattern.
- ⚠️Poor time management across the two sections.
DSSSB JE preparation — FAQs
Is DSSSB JE a good central/Delhi government job? +
Yes — DSSSB JE (Civil) places you in Delhi government departments like PWD and I&FC with a stable Pay Level 6 salary in the national capital.
Can students from Uttarakhand apply for DSSSB JE? +
Yes, DSSSB JE is open to eligible candidates nationwide. Civil Edge prepares students for it both offline and via live online classes.
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