Delhi Cantonment Board Recruitment 2026 - Assistant Engineer & Junior Engineer Posts

This section gives a fast snapshot of the recruitment drive so candidates can confirm the basics before reading further details. The Delhi Cantonment Board, which functions under Sushma Swaraj Marg, Sadar Bazar, Delhi Cantt, is the recruiting organization for these engineering posts. All four posts share the same application window, age limit, and selection mode, even though pay levels and qualifications differ. Download Delhi Cantonment Board Job 2026 Notification PDF

Candidates checking how many seats are available in their category will find that the 9 total vacancies are split unevenly across the four posts, with Junior Engineer (Civil) carrying the highest number of openings. Reservation has been applied according to standard government norms, covering UR, OBC, SC, ST, and EWS categories. One vacancy under Junior Engineer (Civil) is also earmarked for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) under Category (b) - Deaf and Hard of Hearing. PwBD sub-categories as defined in the notification are: Category (a) Blindness and Low Vision, Category (b) Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Category (c) Locomotor Disability (including cerebral palsy, leprosy cured, dwarfism, acid attack victims, and muscular dystrophy), and Category (d) & (e) Autism, intellectual disability, specific learning disability, mental illness, and multiple disabilities.

Selection for all four posts - Assistant Engineer (Civil), Assistant Engineer (Mechanical), Junior Engineer (Civil), and Junior Engineer (Electrical) - follows a single-stage process built entirely around a written test. There is no interview and no skill test, which means the final merit list is generated purely from CBT scores, followed by document verification and a medical fitness check for shortlisted candidates. Online Application (15 July 2026 - 14 August 2026): Candidates submit forms and upload documents. Admit Card Release: Downloadable from the official website once exam dates are notified. Computer Based Test (CBT): 120 MCQs, 120 marks, 120-minute duration, conducted in Hindi and English (except the English Comprehension section). Answer Key & Objections: Provisional answer keys are released online; objections are accepted only through the prescribed online mechanism within the notified window. Result/Merit List: Prepared based on final CBT scores; tie-breaks go first to the older candidate, then alphabetically by first name. Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates produce original certificates, self-attested copies, Admit Card, and two passport photos at the DCB office in Delhi Cantt. Medical Fitness Test: Conducted by the Medical Officer, Cantonment General Hospital, Delhi Cantt. Final Appointment: Selected candidates join on a 2-year provisional/probationary period before becoming permanent. Negative marking applies during the CBT: 0.33 marks are deducted for every wrong answer, while unattempted questions carry no penalty.

Pay for these engineering posts follows the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, with Assistant Engineer posts placed one level above Junior Engineer posts. Selected candidates remain on probation for two years before being confirmed as permanent employees of the Delhi Cantonment Board (not of the Central Government), as per the Cantonment Board Employees Service Rules 2021.

Uploading the correct documents at the application stage matters because forms submitted without the requisite proof are liable to be rejected outright. The list below covers what every candidate must scan and upload, with a few documents applying only to specific categories such as Ex-Servicemen or PwBD applicants. Mark sheet of the essential educational qualification Certificate of date of birth / Matriculation Certificate Discharge Certificate, PPO copy, and Ex-Serviceman ID Card (for Ex-Servicemen) Proof of widow/divorced/judicially separated status or transgender status, plus a self-certification of not being remarried (where applicable) Caste Certificate (for candidates applying against reserved posts) Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (for OBC candidates) Income & Asset/Eligibility Certificate (for EWS candidates) Physical Disability Certificate (for PwBD candidates) NOC from the CEO, Delhi Cantonment Board (for departmental candidates) Valid photo ID proof: Aadhaar, PAN Card, Voter ID, Driving Licence, or Passport Self-declaration confirming no pending criminal cases (with details if any case is pending)

Many otherwise-eligible candidates lose their chance simply due to avoidable errors during the application process, so it helps to be aware of the most frequent slip-ups before submitting the form. Reviewing this checklist can save candidates from rejection at a later stage when correction is no longer possible. Selecting the wrong category and trying to change it later: The notification explicitly states no request for category change will be entertained after submission, so double-check before confirming. Uploading an OBC/EWS certificate with the wrong financial year: OBC certificates must reflect income for FY 2023-24, 2024-25, and 2025-26, and EWS certificates must reflect FY 2025-26 income; certificates issued before 1 April 2026 will not be accepted. Submitting more than one application for the same post: This results in cancellation of all such applications for that candidate, not just the duplicate ones. Using a friend's or relative's email/mobile number: Since all official communication goes to the registered contact details, using someone else's details can cause missed updates or, in the notification's words, "complications." Uploading a non-compliant photograph: Photos that are blurred, illegible, or do not show a full-face front view against a plain background can lead to rejection of the application. Applying for multiple posts using a single form: Each post requires its own separate online application; one form cannot cover two posts. Missing the certificate cut-off window: Category certificates issued after 14 August 2026 will not be accepted, even if the candidate was otherwise eligible on that date. Assuming the admit card guarantees eligibility: Document verification happens later, and candidates found ineligible at that stage will have their candidature cancelled regardless of CBT performance.