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DSSSB ASO Exam Date 2026: Schedule, Revised Vacancy & Application

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Updated: Aug 24, 2026
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The Delhi Subordinate Service Selection Board (DSSSB) has officially announced the exam dates and updates under Advertisement No. 01/2026. Aspirants preparing for the Assistant Section Officer (ASO) / Grade-II and Legal Assistant positions can now verify their complete exam schedule, revised vacancy counts, application data, and exam patterns. A total of 3,42,608 applications have been registered for the DSSSB DASS Grade-II posts, reflecting high competitiveness.

Organisation & Recruitment Highlights

Review the essential highlights of the recruitment drive, important timelines, post codes, application charges, and selection criteria below:

  • Organisation – Delhi Subordinate Service Selection Board (DSSSB)
  • Post: Grade II (GNCTDSS)/Assistant Section Officer & Legal Assistant
  • Advt. No – 01/2026
  • Post Code- 804 /26 & 801/26
  • Job Location – Delhi
  • Official Website: www.dsssb.delhi.gov.in
  • Last Date to apply Online – 25 March 2026 (Till 11:59 pm)
  • DSSSB ASO Exam Date (Advt. No. 01/2026) – 21 September to 24 October 2026
  • DSSSB ASO Admit Card 2026- TBA
  • Legal Assistant (801/26)- 10 Vacancies
  • Grade-II / ASO (804/26)- 606 Vacancies
  • UR/OBC Application Fee – Rs. 100
  • SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-serviceman Application Fee – No Fee
  • First Stage – Tier 1
  • Second Stage – Tier 2
  • Third Stage – Skill Test
  • Fourth Stage- Medical Test
DSSSB Recruitment 2026: Key Highlights
DSSSB Recruitment 2026: Key Highlights
Organisation & Post Related Details Organisation – Delhi Subordinate Service Selection Board (DSSSB) Post: Grade II (GNCTDSS)/Assistant Section Officer & Legal Assistant Advt. No – 01/2026 Post Code- 804 /26 & 801/26 Job Location – Delhi Official Website: www.dsssb.delhi.gov.in
Important Dates Last Date to apply Online – 25 March 2026 (Till 11:59 pm) DSSSB ASO Exam Date (Advt. No. 01/2026) – 21 September to 24 October 2026 DSSSB ASO Admit Card 2026- TBA
Total Vacancies Legal Assistant (801/26)- 10 Grade-II / ASO (804/26)- 606
Application Fee UR/OBC- Rs. 100 SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-serviceman- No Fee
Stages of the Selection Process First Stage – Tier 1 Second Stage – Tier 2 Third Stage – Skill Test Fourth Stage- Medical Test

Revised Vacancies and Application Statistics

The total number of available positions for Assistant Section Officer / Grade-II (Post Code 804/26) has been revised upward from 576 to 606. Additionally, 10 openings are allocated for Legal Assistant (Post Code 801/26).

DSSSB ASO Vacancy 2026 Increased Breakdown
Category Advertised Vacancies Revised Vacancies Change
UR207223+16
OBC147155+8
SC97101+4
ST4344+1
EWS8283+1
TOTAL576606+30
PwBD (incl.)2325+2
DSSSB DASS Grade 2 Total Applications
Category Number of Applications
UR1,78,558
OBC39,579
EWS30,842
SC73,959
ST19,670
Total3,42,608
DSSSB ASO Vacancy 2026: Post-wise
DSSSB ASO Vacancy 2026: Post-wise
Post CodeVacancy NameVacancy Number
801/26Legal Assistant10
804/26Grade-II /Assistant Section Officer606

Application Fee and Pay Scale Details

Candidates belonging to the UR and OBC categories were required to pay an application fee of ₹100, while SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-servicemen, and all women candidates enjoyed complete fee exemption. Successful candidates selected for Assistant Section Officer / Grade-II posts are remunerated under Level-7 (₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400) of the 7th Pay Commission.

DSSSB ASO Application Fee 2026
Category Application Fee
UR / OBCRs. 100/-
SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-servicemanExempted
Detailed Post-Wise Pay Scale Table
Post Code Post Name Department Pay Scale Pay Level Group
801/26Legal AssistantDPCC₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400Level-6‘B’, Non-Gazetted
801/26Legal AssistantDUSIB₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400Level-7‘B’
801/26Legal AssistantLaw, Justice & LA₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400Level-6‘B’, Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial
801/26Legal AssistantDTC––‘B’
804/26Assistant Section OfficerServices Department₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400Level-7‘B’ (Central Civil Service, Ministerial, Non-Gazetted)
804/26Assistant Section OfficerDPCC₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400Level-7‘B’
804/26Assistant SectionDUSIB₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400Level-7‘B’

Educational Qualifications & Age Relaxations

Applicants must possess a graduation degree from a recognized university for ASO roles, with specialized law degrees and practice experience required for Legal Assistant roles.

DSSSB ASO Vacancy 2026 Post-wise Educational Qualification
DSSSB ASO Vacancy 2026 Post-wise Educational Qualification
S.noPost NameInformation
1 Legal Assistant (DPCC) Degree in Law from a recognised university
3 years as a Legal Practitioner OR 1 year in Legal work in the Government Department
2. Legal Assistant (DUSIB) Regular Degree in Law (entitling for registration at the bar)
3 years’ experience at the bar
3 Legal Assistant(Law, Justice & LA) Degree in Law from a recognised university
2 years as a Legal Practitioner OR 1 year in Legal work in a Government Department/PSU
4 Legal Assistant(DTC) Graduated in Law + Enrolled with the Bar Council
1 year of experience working with an advocate
5 Assistant Section Officer (Services Dept) Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised university
6 Assistant Section Officer(DPCC) Bachelor’s Degree + Basic Computer Knowledge (Desirable)
7 Assistant Section Officer(DUSIB) Bachelor’s Degree + Computer Proficiency (Essential)
Age Relaxation
S. No. Category Age Concession
1.SC/ST (For Group B & C)05 years
2.OBC (For Group B & C)03 years
3.PwBD (For Group B & C)10 years
4.PwBD + SC/ST (For Group B & C)15 years
5.PwBD + OBC (For Group B & C)13 years
6.Departmental Candidate (Regular Govt servant with 3 years continuous service)Up to 05 years (Group B)
Up to 40 years (45 for SC/ST, 43 for OBC) for Group C
7.Ex-Servicemen (Group B & C Non-Gazetted)Military service + 3 years (Maximum up to 55 years)
8.Meritorious Sports Persons (Only Group C posts)Up to 05 years (10 years for SC/ST, 08 years for OBC)
9.Disabled Defence Services Personnel (Only Group C posts)45 years (50 for SC/ST, 48 for OBC)
10.Widows/Divorced Women (Not remarried, Only Group C posts)Up to 35 years (40 for SC/ST, 38 for OBC)

DSSSB ASO Exam Schedule 2026

Written examinations are officially scheduled to be conducted from 21 September to 24 October 2026 across various shifts. Review the shift-wise schedule below:

DSSSB ASO Exam Schedule: Shift-wise
Exam Date Day Shift Timing Advt. No. Post Code Post Name Department
21 September 2026MondayI09:00 – 11:00 AM01/26804/26Assistant Section Officer/Gr-IIGNCTDSS
21 September 2026MondayII01:00 – 03:00 PM01/26804/26Assistant Section Officer/Gr-IIServices, DPCC, DUSIB
21 September 2026MondayIII05:00 – 07:00 PM01/26804/26Assistant Section Officer/Gr-IIServices, DPCC, DUSIB
22 September 2026TuesdayI09:00 – 11:00 AM01/26804/26Assistant Section Officer/Gr-IIGNCTDSS
22 September 2026TuesdayII01:00 – 03:00 PM01/26804/26Assistant Section Officer/Gr-IIServices, DPCC, DUSIB
22 September 2026TuesdayIII05:00 – 07:00 PM01/26804/26Assistant Section Officer/Gr-IIServices, DPCC, DUSIB
23 September 2026WednesdayI09:00 – 11:00 AM01/26804/26Assistant Section Officer/Gr-IIServices, DPCC, DUSIB
23 September 2026WednesdayII01:00 – 03:00 PM01/26804/26Assistant Section Officer/Gr-IIGNCTDSS
23 September 2026WednesdayIII05:00 – 07:00 PM01/26804/26Assistant Section Officer/Gr-IIServices, DPCC, DUSIB
24 September 2026ThursdayI09:00 – 11:00 AM01/26804/26Assistant Section Officer/Gr-IIServices, DPCC, DUSIB
24 September 2026ThursdayII01:00 – 03:00 PM01/26804/26Assistant Section Officer/Gr-IIServices, DPCC, DUSIB
24 September 2026ThursdayIII05:00 – 07:00 PM01/26804/26Assistant Section Officer/Gr-IIGNCTDSS
25 September 2026FridayI09:00 – 11:00 AM01/26804/26Assistant Section Officer/Gr-IIServices, DPCC, DUSIB
25 September 2026FridayII01:00 – 03:00 PM——(Not listed)—
25 September 2026FridayIII05:00 – 07:00 PM02/2620/26Assistant Micro PhotographerDept. of Delhi Archives
26 September 2026SaturdayI09:00 – 11:00 AM01/26804/26Assistant Section Officer/Gr-IIGNCTDSS
26 September 2026SaturdayII01:00 – 03:00 PM01/26804/26Assistant Section Officer/Gr-IIServices, DPCC, DUSIB
26 September 2026SaturdayIII05:00 – 07:00 PM02/2549/25Work AssistantDAMB
27 September 2026SundayI09:00 – 11:00 AM02/2601/26Assistant Manager (Air Ticketing)DT&TDC
27 September 2026SundayII01:00 – 03:00 PM02/2603/26Assistant Manager (Accounts)DT&TDC
27 September 2026SundayIII05:00 – 07:00 PM02/2601/26Assistant Manager (Tourism)DT&TDC
28 September to 18 October 2026VariousI, II, III09-11 AM, 1-3 PM, 5-7 PM01/26804/26Assistant Section Officer/Gr-IIGNCTDSS / Services, DPCC, DUSIB
19 October 2026MondayI09:00 – 11:00 AM02/2519/25Statistical ClerkMCD
19 October 2026MondayII01:00 – 03:00 PM02/2613/26Katib (Calligrapher)Urdu Academy
19 October 2026MondayIII05:00 – 07:00 PM02/2519/25Statistical ClerkMCD
21 October 2026WednesdayI, II, III09-11 AM, 1-3 PM, 5-7 PM02/2614/26PatwariDUSIB
22 October 2026ThursdayI, II, III09-11 AM, 1-3 PM, 5-7 PM02/2614/26PatwariDUSIB
23 October 2026FridayI, II, III09-11 AM, 1-3 PM, 5-7 PM02/2614/26PatwariDUSIB
24 October 2026SaturdayI09:00 – 11:00 AM02/2614/26PatwariDUSIB
24 October 2026SaturdayII01:00 – 03:00 PM02/2607/26Assistant Grade-I (II)DT&TDC
24 October 2026SaturdayIII05:00 – 07:00 PM02/2609/26OptometristH&FW

Exam Pattern & Structure

The selection process comprises Tier 1 (qualifying), Tier 2 (final merit list), Skill Test, and Medical Test. Review the detailed exam pattern tables below:

Legal Assistant (Post Code 801/26) – Tier-I Examination
Section Subject No. of Questions Marks per Question Total Marks Duration
Section AGeneral Awareness201202 hours
General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability20120
Arithmetical & Numerical Ability20120
Test of Hindi Language & Comprehension20120
Test of English Language & Comprehension20120
Section BDomain Subject (Law)1001100
Total200200
Legal Assistant (Post Code 801/26) – Tier-II Examination
Part Subject No. of Questions Marks per Question Total Marks Duration
Part IDomain Subject (Law) – Basic Questions10011003 hours
Part IIDomain Subject (Law) – Application-Based Questions1002200
Total200300
Assistant Section Officer (ASO) – TIER-I EXAMINATION
S.no Subjects No of question Marks
1General Awareness4040
2General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability4040
3Arithmetical & Numerical Ability4040
4Hindi Language & Comprehension4040
5English Language & Comprehension4040
Total200200
Assistant Section Officer (ASO) – TIER-II EXAMINATION
Part Subjects No of question Marks
Part I (MCQ Section )General Awareness4040
General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability4040
Arithmetical & Numerical Ability4040
English Language & Comprehension4040
Computer Proficiency4040
Part II (Descriptive)Essay / Expansion of Ideas (In English)–50
Letter / Application Writing (In English)–25
Precis Writing / Summarizing (In English)–25
Total200300
Also check links table
Also check
DSSSB Assistant Section Officer Salary
DSSSB ASO Syllabus
DSSSB Assistant Section Officer Previous Year Question Papers

Steps To Apply Online

  1. Visit the official DSSSB website (DSSSB ASO Apply Online 2026- Inactive Link).
  2. Complete the one-time registration by clicking on “New Registration.”
  3. Log in using your Registration ID and Password.
  4. Select the Assistant Section Officer (ASO) post and click “Apply Now.”
  5. Fill in your personal, educational, and other required details.
  6. Upload the required documents, including your photograph, signature, and thumb impression.
  7. Review the application form and check all the details carefully.
  8. Pay the application fee online, if applicable.
  9. Submit the application form and download or print a copy for future reference.

Official Notification and References

For further verification and detailed notifications, candidates can refer to the official PDF documents below:

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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