The Delhi Cantonment Board (DCB) has officially released the Recruitment Advertisement No. 01/2026 on 17th June 2026 for filling up vacancies for the posts of Assistant Engineer (Civil), Assistant Engineer (Mechanical), Junior Engineer (Civil), and Junior Engineer (Electrical). Interested candidates can apply online through the official website www.delhi.cantt.gov.in from 15th July 2026 to 14th August 2026.
Delhi Cantonment Board Recruitment 2026: Overview
Applications received through any mode other than online, or submitted without the requisite supporting documents, will be summarily rejected. Candidates must upload proof of age, educational qualification, category certificate, and other relevant documents along with the online application form.
| Organization | Delhi Cantonment Board (DCB) |
|---|---|
| Posts | Assistant Engineer (Civil), Assistant Engineer (Mechanical), Junior Engineer (Civil), Junior Engineer (Electrical) |
| Advertisement No. | 01/2026 |
| Advertisement Reference No. | DCB/12/VI/AE&JE Rec./2026/FMS-30388 |
| Notification Date | 17th June 2026 |
| Mode of Application | Online only |
| Registration Dates | 15th July 2026 to 14th August 2026 |
| Application Fee | Rs 850/- per candidate per post |
| Selection Process | Computer Based Test (CBT) only; no skill test or interview |
| Official Website | www.delhi.cantt.gov.in |
Delhi Cantonment Board Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
Check postwise details below:
Assistant Engineer (Civil)
| Category | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vacancies | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Assistant Engineer (Mechanical)
| Category | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vacancies | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Junior Engineer (Civil)
| Category | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total | PwBD (included) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vacancies | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 (Category b) |
Junior Engineer (Electrical)
| Category | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vacancies | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Delhi Cantonment Board Recruitment 2026 Eligibility
| Post | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Assistant Engineer (Civil) | Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University/Institute |
| Assistant Engineer (Mechanical) | Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University/Institute |
| Junior Engineer (Civil) | Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized university, OR a three-year Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University/Board/Institution |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical) | Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university, OR a three-year Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a recognized University/Board/Institution |
Educational qualification and age will be determined as on the closing date of application, 14th August 2026.
Age Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST (for reserved posts only) | 5 years |
| OBC (for reserved posts only) | 3 years |
| PwBD (General/EWS) | 10 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
| Departmental Candidates (DCB permanent employees with 3+ years of continuous service) | Up to 5 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (UR/EWS) | 3 years after deducting military service rendered |
| Ex-Servicemen (OBC) | 6 years after deducting military service rendered |
| Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST) | 8 years after deducting military service rendered |
Application Fee
The application fee is Rs 850/- per candidate per post, payable only through online mode within the application form itself. Female candidates, SC/ST candidates, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities, widows, divorced women, judicially separated women who have not remarried, ex-servicemen, transgender persons, and departmental candidates are exempted from paying the application fee. Once paid, the fee is non-refundable under any circumstances and cannot be carried forward to any future recruitment process. Ex-servicemen who have already secured regular employment under DCB after availing reservation benefits for re-employment are not eligible for the fee concession.
Documents Required for Delhi Cantonment Board Recruitment 2026
Candidates must upload scanned copies of the following original documents along with the online application:
| Document |
|---|
| Mark sheet of the essential educational qualification |
| Certificate of date of birth / Matriculation Certificate |
| Discharge Certificate, Pension PPO, and Ex-Servicemen Identity Card (for ex-servicemen) |
| Proof of widow/divorced/judicially separated status, plus self-certification of not having remarried (where applicable) |
| Caste Certificate (for reserved category posts) |
| Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (for OBC candidates) |
| Eligibility Certificate for Economically Weaker Section (EWS) |
| Physical Disability Certificate (where applicable) |
| No Objection Certificate from the CEO, Delhi Cantonment Board (for departmental candidates) |
| Valid photo identity proof (Aadhaar/PAN/Voter ID/Driving Licence/Passport) |
| Self-declaration regarding pending criminal cases, if any |
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How to Apply for Delhi Cantonment Board Recruitment 2026
| Step | Procedure |
|---|---|
| 1 | Visit the official website www.delhi.cantt.gov.in |
| 2 | Locate the online application link, available from 15th July 2026 to 14th August 2026 |
| 3 | Fill in personal, educational, and category details accurately in the application form |
| 4 | Upload a recent colour photograph (full-face, front view, plain white/off-white background) and signature in the prescribed format |
| 5 | Upload scanned copies of all required supporting documents and certificates |
| 6 | Pay the application fee of Rs 850/- online, unless exempted under the fee concession categories |
| 7 | Submit the application before the closing date, as no changes are permitted thereafter |
| 8 | Download and retain a copy of the submitted application for future reference |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 17th June 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 15th July 2026 |
| Online Application End Date | 14th August 2026 |
| Cut-off Date for Eligibility | 14th August 2026 |
FAQs
Q1. How many vacancies are there in Delhi Cantonment Board Recruitment 2026?
Ans: There are 2 vacancies for Assistant Engineer (Civil), 1 for Assistant Engineer (Mechanical), 5 for Junior Engineer (Civil), and 1 for Junior Engineer (Electrical), making a total of 9 vacancies across the four posts.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for Delhi Cantonment Board Recruitment 2026?
Ans: The online application window is open from 15th July 2026 to 14th August 2026.
Q3. What is the educational qualification required for these posts?
Ans: Assistant Engineer posts require a degree in the relevant engineering discipline (Civil or Mechanical), while Junior Engineer posts require either a degree or a three-year diploma in the relevant discipline (Civil or Electrical).
Q4. What is the application fee for Delhi Cantonment Board Recruitment 2026?
Ans: The application fee is Rs 850/- per candidate per post, with exemptions for female candidates, SC/ST, PwBD, widows, divorced or judicially separated women, ex-servicemen, transgender persons, and departmental candidates.
Q5. What is the selection process for Delhi Cantonment Board Recruitment 2026?
Ans: Selection is based purely on a 120-mark Computer Based Test with 120 objective-type questions to be completed in 120 minutes; there is no skill test or interview for any of the four posts.
Q6. Is there negative marking in the Delhi Cantonment Board exam?
Ans: Yes, 0.33 marks are deducted for each wrong answer to a 1-mark question, while unattempted questions do not carry any negative marking.
Q7. What is the pay scale for these posts?
Ans: Assistant Engineer (Civil and Mechanical) carries Level 7 pay (Rs 44,900–1,42,400), while Junior Engineer (Civil and Electrical) carries Level 6 pay (Rs 35,400–1,12,400), as per the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.
Q8. Will selected candidates be Central Government employees?
Ans: No, selected candidates will be employees of the Delhi Cantonment Board, not the Central Government, though they may be deputed to any office of the Defence Estates Organisation at the discretion of the CEO in case of administrative requirements.
