DSSSB Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 1,260 JE and MTS Posts

In a major development for government job aspirants across the National Capital Region and the country, the Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) has officially published a recruitment notification to fill 1,260 vacancies across various municipal and government departments in the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD). Under Advertisement No. 06/2026, the recruitment drive opens doors for eligible candidates seeking appointments as Junior Engineers (Electrical/Electric) and Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS), encompassing general duty staff and MTS Aaya positions. According to the statutory notification issued by the board, the online application window will officially activate on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 12:00 noon and will remain accessible until the closing deadline of December 11, 2026, at 11:59 PM. Aspirants looking to secure permanent Group B and Group C government positions within prestigious departments—including the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC), Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), Delhi Transco Limited (DTL), and Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB)—can submit their application forms through the board's dedicated portal.

Breakdown of Vacancies: Post-Wise and Category-Wise Allocation

The DSSSB Advertisement No. 06/2026 outlines a comprehensive distribution of 1,260 openings spanning technical and administrative support cadres. Multi-Tasking Staff (Post Code 810/26) constitutes the largest share of the recruitment with 1,075 vacancies distributed across multiple civic bodies and directorates, including Trade & Taxes, Land & Building, Chief Electoral Officer, and Education. Concurrently, Post Code 809/26 covers 185 Junior Engineer (Electrical/Electric) vacancies designed to bolster engineering wings across NDMC (67 posts), Delhi Transco Limited (75 posts), MCD (26 posts), DAMB (3 posts), and DUSIB (14 posts).

The overall horizontal and vertical reservation framework across both post categories establishes that 537 seats are earmarked for Unreserved (General) candidates, 537 for Other Backward Classes (OBC), 181 for Scheduled Castes (SC), 94 for Scheduled Tribes (ST), and 123 for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Aspiring candidates belonging to reserved categories must note that, as per established Delhi administrative norms, OBC reservations are strictly applicable to candidates possessing an OBC certificate issued by the GNCTD, whereas candidates with OBC credentials from other states must apply under the Unreserved category. Candidates seeking EWS benefits must possess a valid Income and Asset Certificate for the financial year 2026–27.

Eligibility Criteria: Educational Qualifications and Age Limits

The minimum educational qualifications and operational experience requirements vary based on the specific post code and indenting department:

Junior Engineer (Electrical): Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) or Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university or institute. Candidates possessing a three-year State Board Diploma in Electrical Engineering are also eligible, provided they hold a minimum of two years of verified professional experience in electrical installations or maintenance (except for Delhi Transco Limited, where fresh engineering diploma holders can apply without prior experience).
Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS): Applicants must have passed the Matriculation (Class 10) examination from a recognized school board. For specific vacancies under DUSIB, an Industrial Training Institute (ITI) pass certificate is also recognized as an eligible credential. Note that MTS Aaya positions are exclusively reserved for female applicants.

In terms of age criteria, candidates must be between 18 and 27 years of age as of the crucial cut-off date of December 11, 2026, for all MTS vacancies and most Junior Engineer roles. However, the upper age threshold for the Junior Engineer (Electric) post under the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) extends up to 32 years. Standard statutory age relaxations apply: 5 years for SC/ST candidates, 3 years for OBC (Delhi) candidates, and up to 10–15 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) as per government guidelines.

Examination Scheme and Marking Structure: Tier-I and Tier-II Details

DSSSB will select candidates through computerized online examinations conducted in designated test centers across Delhi-NCR. For MTS posts, the selection relies on a One-Tier General Online Examination, while Junior Engineer positions will undergo a Two-Tier Technical Examination process:

MTS Examination Pattern: The test spans 2 hours and features 200 objective-type multiple-choice questions carrying a total of 200 marks. The syllabus covers five balanced sections of 40 marks each: General Awareness, General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability, Arithmetical & Numerical Ability, Test of Hindi Language & Comprehension, and Test of English Language & Comprehension.
Junior Engineer Examination Pattern:

The Tier-I technical screening test consists of 200 questions worth 200 marks divided into two parts: Section A covers General Studies, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, and Language Comprehension (100 marks total), while Section B assesses technical core engineering knowledge (100 marks). Shortlisted candidates will advance to the Tier-II technical test, which features comprehensive technical domain evaluations.

Negative Marking System: The board enforces negative marking to deter speculative guessing. An incorrect answer to a standard one-mark question results in a penalty deduction of 0.25 marks (one-fourth of a mark). Where specialized two-mark questions are administered, an incorrect response incurs a deduction of 0.50 marks.

Step-by-Step Online Application Process on the DSSSB Portal

Eligible candidates must complete their registration exclusively through the official DSSSB Online Application Registration System (OARS) portal at dsssbonline.nic.in. Hard-copy submissions, postal dispatches, or email requests will be rejected without consideration.

To apply seamlessly:

Visit the portal and complete the one-time user registration by entering personal details, matriculation roll number, and generating login credentials.

Fill in academic details, residential address, and department preferences.

Upload clear digital scans of a recent passport photograph, signature, and left thumb impression according to prescribed pixel dimensions.

Remit the non-refundable application fee of ₹100 via SBI e-Pay. Women candidates, SC, ST, PwBD, and eligible Ex-Servicemen are entirely exempt from paying any application fee.

Submit the completed application form and print the confirmation page for document verification reference.

A Promising Career Gateway for Delhi Civic Administration

With pay scales ranging from Pay Level 1 (₹18,000 to ₹56,900) for Multi-Tasking Staff up to Pay Level 6 and Level 8 (reaching up to ₹1,51,100) for Junior Engineers along with standard central government allowances, this recruitment drive offers stable career advancement. Candidates are advised to finalize their category certificates, ensure diploma/degree credentials are authenticated prior to the December 11 closing date, and commence focused preparation for the upcoming computer-based tests