Delhi Cantonment Board JE & AE Online Form 2026

The Delhi Cantonment Board (DCB) has announced recruitment for Junior Engineer (JE) and Assistant Engineer (AE) positions for 2026. This recruitment is conducted by the Delhi Cantonment Board, a civic administration body under the Ministry of Defence responsible for managing cantonment areas in Delhi. The examination will select candidates for technical posts in civil, electrical, and mechanical engineering disciplines. Selected candidates will be responsible for execution, supervision, and maintenance of public works and infrastructure within Delhi Cantonment areas. This is a Group-C level technical post offering permanent government employment under the Central Government pay matrix.

Important Dates

Typical / Indicative figures based on similar DCB recruitments

Vacancy Distribution

Educational Qualification

For Junior Engineer (JE):

• ITI (Industrial Training Institute) certificate in relevant trade (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics) from recognized institution
• OR Diploma in Civil/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering from AICTE approved institution
• Certificate must be recognized by NCVT/SCVT

For Assistant Engineer (AE):

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering from recognized university
• Degree must be approved by AICTE/UGC

Age Limit

Typical / Indicative age criteria:

Age Relaxation:

Note: Age calculated as on closing date of application.

Nationality

• Indian Citizen, OR
• Subject of Nepal, OR
• Subject of Bhutan, OR
• Tibetan Refugee who came to India before 1st January 1962, OR
• Person of Indian origin migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with intention to permanently settle in India

How to Apply

1. Visit the official Delhi Cantonment Board website (cbdelhi.in) or designated recruitment portal
2. Click on "Recruitment" or "Career" section and locate the JE & AE notification 2026
3. Read the detailed advertisement and eligibility criteria carefully
4. Click on "Apply Online" link to register as new user
5. Complete registration using valid email ID and mobile number (OTP verification required)
6. Login using generated credentials and fill the application form with personal, educational and other details
7. Upload scanned documents: photograph (20-50 KB), signature (10-20 KB), educational certificates, category certificate (if applicable) in prescribed format
8. Pay application fee through online mode (Net Banking/Debit Card/Credit Card/UPI)
9. Submit the application form and take printout of confirmation page for future reference
10. Note down the registration number and transaction ID for tracking application status

Application Fees

Typical / Indicative fee structure:

Note: Application fee is non-refundable. Payment gateway charges may apply additionally.

Selection Stages

1. Written Examination (Computer-Based Test): Objective type MCQ test covering technical subjects (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering), General Intelligence, General Awareness, and Quantitative Aptitude. This is the primary screening stage for shortlisting candidates.

1. Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates based on written exam merit will be called for verification of original documents including educational certificates, category certificates, experience certificates (if any), and identity proof.

1. Skill/Trade Test (for JE posts): Practical assessment to evaluate hands-on technical skills and knowledge in respective engineering trade. Candidates must demonstrate competency in practical aspects of their discipline.

1. Personal Interview (for AE posts): Interview panel will assess technical knowledge, problem-solving ability, communication skills, and suitability for the post. Marks obtained in interview will be added to written exam marks for final merit.

1. Medical Examination: Finally selected candidates will undergo medical fitness examination as per cantonment board medical standards. Candidates must be medically fit as per prescribed norms.

1. Final Merit List: Based on aggregate marks in written exam and interview/skill test, final merit list will be prepared category-wise and appointments will be issued subject to satisfactory medical fitness and character verification.

Written Examination Pattern

For Junior Engineer (JE) Posts

For Assistant Engineer (AE) Posts

Negative Marking: 0.25 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer. Unanswered questions carry no penalty.

Exam Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT) with objective type multiple choice questions. Each question will have four options with one correct answer.

Examination Syllabus

Technical Knowledge (Civil Engineering)

• Building Materials: Properties of construction materials, cement, aggregates, steel, concrete technology
• Surveying: Levelling, theodolite survey, contouring, areas and volumes, total station
• Soil Mechanics: Properties of soil, classification, compaction, shear strength, bearing capacity
• Strength of Materials: Stress and strain, bending moment, shear force diagrams, torsion, deflection of beams
• Structural Analysis: Analysis of determinate and indeterminate structures, influence line diagrams
• RCC and Steel Design: Working stress method, limit state design, design of beams, columns, slabs, footings
• Construction Management: CPM, PERT, bar charts, estimation and costing
• Hydraulics: Properties of fluids, flow measurement, Bernoulli's theorem, pipe flow
• Environmental Engineering: Water supply, sewerage, solid waste management, water treatment

Technical Knowledge (Electrical Engineering)

• Basic Electrical Engineering: Circuit theory, network theorems, AC/DC circuits
• Electrical Machines: DC machines, transformers, induction motors, synchronous machines
• Power Systems: Generation, transmission, distribution, protection systems, switchgear
• Electrical Measurements: Measuring instruments, bridges, transducers, energy meters
• Control Systems: Transfer functions, stability analysis, controllers
• Power Electronics: Rectifiers, inverters, choppers, cyclo-converters, thyristors
• Electrical Installation: Wiring systems, earthing, safety measures, IS codes
• Illumination: Types of lamps, lighting schemes, photometry

Technical Knowledge (Mechanical Engineering)

• Engineering Mechanics: Statics, dynamics, friction, kinematics
• Strength of Materials: Stress, strain, bending, torsion, principal stresses
• Theory of Machines: Mechanisms, gears, governors, flywheels, balancing
• Thermodynamics: Laws of thermodynamics, heat engines, refrigeration, air conditioning
• Fluid Mechanics: Properties, flow measurement, Bernoulli's equation, viscous flow
• Manufacturing Processes: Casting, welding, machining, metal forming, metrology
• Machine Design: Design of machine elements, shafts, keys, bearings, springs, gears
• Industrial Engineering: Production planning, inventory control, work study, quality control

General Intelligence & Reasoning

• Analogies, similarities and differences, spatial visualization
• Problem solving, analysis, judgment, decision making
• Visual memory, discrimination, observation, relationship concepts
• Arithmetical reasoning, verbal and figure classification
• Number series, coding and decoding, statement conclusion

General Awareness

• Current affairs of national and international importance
• Indian history, culture, geography, economic scene
• General polity and Indian Constitution
• Scientific research and technological developments
• Sports, awards, books and authors
• Important days, events and personalities

Quantitative Aptitude (for AE)

• Number systems, percentages, ratio and proportion
• Average, profit and loss, simple and compound interest
• Time and work, time and distance, data interpretation
• Mensuration, algebra, geometry, trigonometry

Salary and Benefits

Typical / Indicative pay structure as per 7th CPC:

Additional Allowances:

• Dearness Allowance (DA): Currently around 50% of basic pay (revised twice yearly)
• House Rent Allowance (HRA): 8%/16%/24% of basic pay depending on city classification (Delhi: 24%)
• Transport Allowance: ₹3,600-7,200 per month depending on city and grade
• Other Benefits: Medical facilities, LTC, pension under NPS, gratuity, leave encashment, uniform allowance where applicable

Note: Gross salary includes basic pay + DA + HRA + TA. In-hand salary is after deductions (GPF, NPS, income tax, professional tax).

Junior Engineers can get promoted to Assistant Engineer after 8-10 years of service subject to departmental examination and performance. Assistant Engineers progress to Executive Engineer (Level-11), then Superintending Engineer (Level-12), and potentially to Chief Engineer positions. Promotions are based on seniority-cum-merit, annual performance reports, and departmental promotion committees. Officers may also apply for deputation to other Central Government departments or public sector undertakings for accelerated career advancement.

Admit cards for the written examination will be released approximately 10-15 days before the scheduled exam date on the official Delhi Cantonment Board website. Candidates must download their admit card by logging in with their registration number and date of birth or password. No admit card will be sent by post. The admit card contains important details including exam date, time, venue, reporting time, and instructions. Candidates must carry the printed admit card along with valid photo ID proof (Aadhaar/Voter ID/Driving License/Passport) to the examination centre.

The written examination result will be declared within 30-45 days after the exam on the official website. Results will be published as PDF merit lists showing roll numbers of qualified candidates category-wise. Candidates can check their individual scorecard by logging into their account using registration credentials. Shortlisted candidates for document verification/skill test/interview will be intimated separately through email and SMS on registered contact details. Final appointment letters will be issued after completion of all selection stages and medical examination.

Expected cutoff marks vary based on exam difficulty and number of vacancies. For JE posts, General category candidates typically need 120-140 marks out of 200 (60-70%), while OBC candidates need 110-125 marks, and SC/ST candidates need 90-110 marks. For AE posts, cutoff is generally higher at 150-180 marks out of 240 (62-75%) for General, 135-160 for OBC, and 115-140 for SC/ST categories. Actual cutoff depends on normalization process, vacancy position, and overall performance of candidates in that particular year.

Examination Centres

The examination will be conducted in major cities across India:

North: Delhi-NCR (Gurgaon, Noida, Faridabad, Ghaziabad), Chandigarh, Jaipur, Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi, Dehradun, Shimla, Jammu

South: Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, Coimbatore, Visakhapatnam, Mysore

East: Kolkata, Bhubaneswar, Patna, Ranchi, Guwahati, Siliguri

West: Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Surat, Nagpur, Indore, Bhopal, Nashik

Northeast: Guwahati, Shillong, Agartala, Imphal, Aizawl

Note: Exam centre is subject to availability and administrative feasibility. Candidates can choose their preferred centre during application, but allotment depends on availability. Centre once chosen cannot be changed.