Last updated: 5 June 2026

DSSSB Recruitment Source: Official / DSSSB Delhi

Junior Clerk / Patwari / Canal Patwari 2026

Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board

Junior Clerk / Patwari / Canal Patwari 2026: 3,800 vacancies. Application window closed. Age limit: 18-27 years. Qualification: Graduation + Computer Proficiency.

Total Vacancies

3,800

Department

Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board

Age Limit

18-27 years

Qualification

Graduation + Computer Proficiency

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Official Note

DSSSB Junior Clerk 2026 — Clerk, Patwari, Canal Patwari posts across Delhi departments. OMR-based written test.

Important Dates

Application Start
20 March 2026
Last Date to Apply
15 May 2026
Exam Date
16 August 2026
Age Cut-off Date
1 January 2027

Selection Process

  1. Tier-I Online Exam — 120 marks (MCQ)
  2. Skill / Typing Test — English & Hindi typing speed
  3. Document Verification
  4. Merit-based appointment

Previous Year Indicative Cut Off

Figures are indicative based on prior JCCE results. Actual cutoff varies.

Category Cutoff Marks Out of %
General / UR 90 120 75.0%
OBC (NCL) 82 120 68.3%
SC 71 120 59.2%

Exam Centres

Major cities / districts where JCCE is typically conducted.

Delhi (all zones)DwarkaRohiniNoida (extended)

Syllabus Highlights

  • General Awareness — Delhi history, national current affairs, science (30 marks)
  • English Language — grammar, vocabulary, comprehension (25 marks)
  • Quantitative Aptitude — arithmetic, data interpretation (30 marks)
  • Reasoning — verbal, non-verbal, logical (35 marks)

Eligibility Criteria

Qualification: Graduation + Computer Proficiency

Category Max Age Relaxation
General / EWS 27 years No relaxation
OBC (NCL) 30 years +3 years
SC / ST 32 years +5 years
PwD 37 years +10 years
Ex-Servicemen As per notification 3 yrs after discharge

Always read the official notification PDF: relaxation rules vary by examination. Age cut-off date: 1 January 2027.

Salary & Perks

₹19,900 – ₹63,200

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Apply Kaise Karein

  1. Confirm eligibility, age limits, and qualifications against the official PDF.
  2. Complete registration on the authorised portal for Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board.
  3. Fill personal, education, and category details carefully.
  4. Upload photograph and signature within the stated pixel and KB limits.
  5. After fee payment, save or print the confirmation page.

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Aksar Puche Jaane Wale Sawaal (FAQ)

What is the age limit for Junior Clerk / Patwari / Canal Patwari 2026? v

For the General category the minimum age is 18 years and the maximum is 27 years. OBC candidates usually receive three additional years, SC/ST candidates five additional years, and PwD candidates ten additional years, subject to the official PDF. Age is reckoned from Friday, 1 January 2027.

How do I apply for Junior Clerk / Patwari / Canal Patwari 2026? v

Visit the authorised website for Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (https://dsssb.delhi.gov.in), complete online registration, fill every mandatory field, and upload photograph and signature scans within the limits stated in the PDF. The closing date was Friday, 15 May 2026 — online applications are no longer accepted. Verify eligibility with our Age Calculator before you pay any fee.

What is the last date to apply for Junior Clerk / Patwari / Canal Patwari 2026? v

The closing date was Friday, 15 May 2026 — online applications are no longer accepted. The examination is tentatively scheduled on Sunday, 16 August 2026.

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