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Delhi Cantonment Board Assistant Engineer (Civil) Syllabus 2026 – Section A & B Indicative Syllabus, Exam Pattern & Topics
Delhi Cantonment Board
Delhi - Delhi Cantonment, Delhi
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Salary
As per DCB Assistant Engineer (Civil) norms
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Important Dates
Application Start Date2 Sept 2026
Salary / Pay Scale
As per DCB Assistant Engineer (Civil) norms
Eligibility
Section A: General Intelligence, General Awareness, Arithmetic & English; Section B: Civil Engineering core subjects as per official syllabus
Full Description
DCB Assistant Engineer (Civil) Syllabus 2026
The Delhi Cantonment Board (DCB), under the Ministry of Defence, Govt. of India, has published the Indicative Syllabus for the post of Assistant Engineer (Civil) against its online recruitment (Advertisement RDA/DCB/2026). The syllabus is divided into Section A (General Subjects) and Section B (Civil Engineering Core Subjects).
Exam Pattern – Section A
Section A tests the general aptitude of candidates through four subject areas:
- General Intelligence & Reasoning: verbal and non-verbal reasoning, analogies, similarities & differences, space visualization, problem-solving, analysis, judgment, decision-making, visual memory, discrimination, observation, relationship concepts, arithmetical reasoning, verbal & figure classification, coding-decoding, statement conclusion, syllogistic reasoning.
- General Awareness: History, Culture, Geography, Economics, Science, General Polity, Indian Constitution, Scientific Research, Environmental Issues, Sports, Important Days, Awards & Honours, and Current Affairs of national & international importance.
- Arithmetical & Numerical Ability: number systems, whole numbers, decimals & fractions, relationships between numbers, percentages, ratio & proportion, averages, interest, profit & loss, discount, time & distance, time & work, basic algebra, mensuration, data interpretation and real-life problem-solving.
- English Comprehension: vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, synonyms & antonyms, spellings, error detection, sentence improvement, comprehension passages and basic writing ability.
Section B – Civil Engineering Core Syllabus
Section B covers the following core Civil Engineering subjects:
| S.No | Subject | Major Topics |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Engineering Physics | Physics of Motion, Optics, Electromagnetism, Quantum Ideas, Physics of Materials, Relativity, Lasers, Quantum Theory |
| 2 | Engineering Chemistry | Chemical & Instrumental Methods of Analysis, Electrochemistry & Surfactants, Molecular Structure & Phase Rule, Polymers, Nanomaterials & Composites |
| 3 | Engineering Mathematics | Curve Tracing, Definite Integrals, Partial Differentiation, Ordinary & Partial Differential Equations, Solid Geometry & Multiple Integrals, Complex Analysis |
| 4 | Basics of Civil Engineering | Stresses & Strains, Uniaxial Deformations, Analysis of Stresses & Strains, Structures & their Forms |
| 5 | Basics of Mechanical Engineering | Thermodynamics Systems, First & Second Laws of Thermodynamics, Fluids, Fluid Kinematics & Dynamics, Bernoulli's Equation, Flow Measuring Devices |
| 6 | Basics of Electrical Engineering | Electric Circuits, Kirchhoff's Laws, DC/AC Circuits, Transformers, DC Motors, Measuring Instruments |
| 7 | Engineering Chemistry & Environmental Science | Water Treatment, Energy Resources, Corrosion & Protection, Environmental Chemistry & Biotechnology |
| 8 | Basics of Electronics & Communication | Semiconductor Diodes, Transistors (BJT & JFET), Operational Amplifier, Feedback & Electronic Instruments, Communication Systems |
| 9 | Fundamental of Computing | Basics of Computers, Operating System, Networking & DBMS |
| 10 | Engineering Graphics | Orthographic Projection, Isometric Projection, Sectioning, Building Drawings |
| 11 | Solids Mechanics | Thin Cylindrical Shells, Shear Force & Bending Moment, Bending in Beams, Deflection of Beams, Columns & Struts |
| 12 | Fluid Mechanics | Ideal & Real Fluids, Fluid Statics, Kinematics, Rotation & Dynamics |
| 13 | Civil Engineering Materials | Cement, Aggregates, Special Concretes, Bricks & Stones, Other Materials |
| 14 | Surveying | Plane & Geodetic Surveying, Leveling, Traversing, Plane Table Surveying, Tacheometry, Curves |
| 15 | Engineering Geology | Internal Earth Structure, Minerals, Rocks, Tectonic Activity, Weathering & Erosion, Site Investigation, Earthquakes |
| 16 | Engineering Maths | Vector & Higher Calculus, Probability & Statistics, Difference Equation & Linear Programming |
| 17 | Structural Analysis | Forms of Structures, Deflection of Beams, Energy Methods, Trusses, Unsymmetrical Bending, Indeterminate Structures, ILD, Moment Distribution, Plastic Analysis, Structural Dynamics |
| 18 | Hydraulics | Dimensional & Model Analysis, Laminar & Turbulent Flow, Pipe Flow, Turbines, Pumps |
| 19 | Building Construction | Foundation, Masonry, Floors & Roofs, Stairs & Escalators, Doors & Windows, Lintels & Arches, Building Finishes, Damp Proofing & Water Proofing |
| 20 | Estimating and Costing | Introduction, Building Estimates, Analysis of Rates, Estimate of Multistory Building |
| 21 | Design of Structure | Working Stress & Limit State Methods, RCC Beam Design, Shear & Torsion, Design of Connections, Compression & Tension Members, Plate Girder, Roof Trusses |
| 22 | Soil Mechanics | Classification & Properties, Flow through Soils, Stresses in Soil, Compaction & Consolidation, Shear Strength & Lateral Earth Pressure |
| 23 | Environmental Engineering | Water Demand, Intakes, Water Quality, Aeration, Coagulation, Water Softening, Wastewater Engineering, Air & Noise Pollution, Solid Wastes |
| 24 | Transportation Engineering | Introduction, Highway Geometric Design, Traffic Engineering, Highway Materials |
| 25 | Irrigation Engineering | Irrigation in India, Alluvial Channel Design, Weirs & Barrages, Water Logging, Canal Lining |
| 26 | Foundation Engineering | Earth Retaining Structures, Shallow & Deep Foundations, Soil Dynamics & Machine Foundations |
| 27 | Earthquake Resistant Design | Strong Motions, Structural Dynamics, IS 1893:2002, Ductile Detailing (IS 13920), Masonry Retrofitting |
| 28 | Ground Water Engineering | Hydrologic Cycle, Aquifers, Groundwater Exploration, Rainwater Harvesting, Drilling Techniques |
| 29 | Construction Project Management | Project Organization, Cost Estimation, Construction Planning, Bidding Strategy, Risk & Quality Management |
Candidates are advised to prepare as per the official Indicative Syllabus for the DCB Assistant Engineer (Civil) post.
Official PDF: DCB AE (Civil) Indicative Syllabus (PDF)
Important Links
Official Notification (PDF)
Download Official Notification PDFPosted: 2 Sept 2026
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Delhi Cantonment Board Assistant Engineer (Civil) Syllabus 2026 – Section A & B Indicative Syllabus, Exam Pattern & Topics is a government recruitment notification published by Delhi Cantonment Board. Apply before the last date to be considered.
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Online applications start on 02 September 2026.
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