DSSSB ASO Vacancy 2026: Exam Date Out for 914 Posts

DSSSB ASO Vacancy 2026: Exam Date Out, Complete Overview

The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board, commonly known as DSSSB, has released the much awaited Tier 1 Exam Date Notice for the Grade-II (GNCTDSS) / Assistant Section Officer, ASO, Legal Assistant and other posts recruited under Advertisement Number 01/2026. According to the latest official exam calendar, the DSSSB ASO Tier 1 Exam will be conducted from 21 September to 18 October 2026, with the examination held online in 3 shifts each day across various exam centres. A total of 3,42,608 candidates who applied for this recruitment will now appear for this first stage of selection. Candidates should note that one other report has cited the Tier 1 exam window extending to 24 October 2026, so aspirants should always cross check their own individual shift date and city from their admit card once released.

Key Highlights:

• Recruiting Body: Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board
• Post Names: Grade-II (GNCTDSS) / Assistant Section Officer (ASO), Legal Assistant, Junior Law Officer
• Advertisement Number: 01/2026
• Total Vacancies (Latest Revised Figure): 914 posts
• Total Applicants: 3,42,608 candidates
• Tier 1 Exam Date: 21 September to 18 October 2026 (except 2 October 2026)
• Exam Mode: Online, Computer Based Test, conducted in 3 shifts per day
• Selection Stages: Tier 1, Tier 2, Document Verification, Medical Examination
• Salary: Pay Level-7, Rs. 44,900 to Rs. 1,42,400 per month, for most ASO posts

Vacancy Revision Timeline

The vacancy count for this recruitment has been revised upward multiple times since the original notification was released, which is common for large DSSSB recruitment cycles as departments update their manpower requirements.

• Original Notification (20 February 2026): 597 posts, comprising 10 Legal Assistant and 587 Grade-II/ASO posts
• First Revision: Increased to 606 posts
• Latest Revision (as per the August 2026 exam date notice): Increased further to 914 posts

Candidates should note that headline figures in some reports round this number up to 941, while the more consistently cited figure across recent coverage is 914. Candidates should verify the exact final vacancy count from the official DSSSB notice before relying on any single figure.

Original Post-wise and Department-wise Vacancy Breakdown

Based on the original notification, the initial 597 posts were distributed as follows. This gives a sense of the department-wise spread, though the revised 914 figure has increased allocations further within these same departments.

• Legal Assistant, Delhi Pollution Control Committee: 5 posts
• Legal Assistant, Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board: 2 posts
• Legal Assistant, Department of Law, Justice and Legislative Affairs: 2 posts
• Legal Assistant, Delhi Transport Corporation: 2 posts
• Grade-II / Assistant Section Officer, Services Department: 576 posts
• Grade-II / Assistant Section Officer, Delhi Pollution Control Committee: 3 posts
• Grade-II / Assistant Section Officer, Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board: 8 posts

Important Dates

• Notification Released: 20 February 2026
• Online Application Start Date: 24 February 2026
• Online Application Last Date: 25 March 2026, 11:59 PM
• Vacancy Revised To 606 Posts: Mid 2026
• Vacancy Further Revised To 914 Posts and Tier 1 Exam Date Announced: 24 August 2026
• Tier 1 Exam Date: 21 September to 18 October 2026 (except 2 October 2026)
• Tier 2 Exam Date: To be announced after Tier 1

Eligibility Criteria - Complete Details

Educational Qualification (Post-wise)

• Assistant Section Officer, Services Department: Bachelor's Degree from a recognised university
• Assistant Section Officer, Delhi Pollution Control Committee: Bachelor's Degree, with basic computer knowledge desirable
• Assistant Section Officer, Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board: Bachelor's Degree, with computer proficiency essential
• Legal Assistant (various departments): A Degree in Law from a recognised university, along with 1 to 3 years of legal practice or government legal work experience, with the exact requirement varying by department

Age Limit (Post-wise)

• Assistant Section Officer, Services Department: 21 to 31 years
• Assistant Section Officer, DPCC and DUSIB: Not exceeding 30 years
• Legal Assistant, all departments: Not exceeding 30 years

Age Relaxation

• SC/ST candidates: 5 years
• OBC candidates: 3 years
• PwBD candidates: 10 years
• PwBD plus SC/ST candidates: 15 years
• PwBD plus OBC candidates: 13 years
• Departmental candidates, meaning regular government servants with 3 years of continuous service: up to 5 years relaxation for Group B posts
• Ex-Servicemen: military service plus 3 years, up to a maximum age of 55 years

Application Fee

• General, OBC and EWS candidates: Rs. 100
• SC, ST, Women, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates: No fee

The fee was payable online through the standard DSSSB payment options during the original application window.

Salary and Pay Scale

As per Advertisement Number 01/2026, the pay scale for posts under this recruitment differs by department and pay level under the 7th Pay Commission.

• Assistant Section Officer, Services Department, DPCC and DUSIB: Rs. 44,900 to Rs. 1,42,400 per month, Pay Level-7
• Legal Assistant, Delhi Pollution Control Committee and Law, Justice and Legislative Affairs: Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400 per month, Pay Level-6
• Legal Assistant, Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board: Rs. 44,900 to Rs. 1,42,400 per month, Pay Level-7

In addition to basic pay, selected candidates are entitled to Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance and other benefits applicable to Group B, Non-Gazetted posts under the Government of NCT of Delhi.

Exam Pattern

Selection for the ASO post includes a Tier 1 and Tier 2 written examination.

• Tier 1: An objective type Computer Based Test, commonly structured as 200 questions worth 200 marks over a duration of about 2 hours, covering General Awareness, Reasoning, Arithmetic, Hindi and English, and is qualifying in nature for shortlisting candidates to Tier 2
• Tier 2: The main examination used for preparing the final merit list
• Skill or Typing Test: Reported as a qualifying stage for certain post codes under this Advertisement, commonly around 35 words per minute in English or 30 words per minute in Hindi; candidates should confirm from their specific post code notice whether this applies to their post
• Negative Marking: For a 1 mark question, 0.25 mark is deducted for each wrong answer. For a 2 mark question, 0.50 mark is deducted for each wrong answer

Selection Process

Final selection for DSSSB ASO Recruitment 2026 is based on the following stages.

• Tier 1 Examination: Qualifying stage, Computer Based Test
• Tier 2 Examination: Final merit determining stage
• Document Verification: Verification of educational certificates, category certificates and other eligibility documents for candidates shortlisted based on merit
• Medical Examination: Final medical fitness check for selected candidates

What to Do Now: Downloading Your Admit Card

Since the application window for this recruitment closed on 25 March 2026, candidates who already applied should now focus on downloading their Tier 1 Admit Card once it is released, ahead of their exam date between 21 September and 18 October 2026.

1. Visit the official DSSSB website or the Online Application Registration System, OARS, portal
2. Look for the Admit Card or Tier 1 Exam link relevant to Advertisement Number 01/2026
3. Log in using your Application Number or Registration Number along with your Date of Birth or password
4. Download your admit card once it becomes available and check your exam date, shift, and centre carefully
5. Take a printout and carry it to the exam centre along with a valid original photo identity proof

Important Instructions for Candidates

• Confirm Your Exam Date and Shift: Since the exam runs across nearly a month with multiple shifts, always rely on your own individual admit card for your confirmed date, shift and centre rather than the general window mentioned in this article
• Vacancy Figures Have Changed Multiple Times: Do not rely on older cached articles citing 597 or 606 vacancies; the latest confirmed figure is 914
• Carry Valid ID: A valid original photo identity proof is mandatory at the exam centre along with the admit card
• Reach Early: Arrive at the exam centre well before the reporting time mentioned on your admit card, since late entry is typically not permitted for CBT exams
• No Offline Applications: The application window for this recruitment has already closed; no further applications are being accepted for this specific advertisement

Important Notice and Disclaimer

• The exact end date of the Tier 1 exam window is reported differently across sources, with some citing 18 October 2026 and others citing 24 October 2026. Candidates should rely on their individual admit card for the confirmed date.
• Vacancy figures for this recruitment have been revised multiple times since the original notification, from 597 to 606 to the current 914, and some headlines cite 941; the official DSSSB notice should be treated as final.
• All information in this article is based on the official DSSSB notification, Advertisement Number 01/2026, and the Tier 1 exam date notice released on 24 August 2026, along with independent reports tracking this recruitment.
• Candidates must verify every detail on the official DSSSB website before the examination.
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