Delhi Cantonment Board Assistant Engineer (Mechanical) Syllabus 2026 – Section A & B Indicative Syllabus, Exam Pattern & Topics
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DCB Assistant Engineer (Mechanical) 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 (Mechanical) against its online recruitment (Advertisement RDA/DCB/2026). The syllabus is divided into Section A (General Subjects) and Section B (Mechanical Engineering Core Subjects).
Exam Pattern – Section A
Section A tests the general aptitude of candidates through four subject areas:
- General Intelligence & Reasoning: verbal & 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 – Mechanical Engineering Core Syllabus
Section B covers the following core Mechanical Engineering subjects:
| Unit | Subject | Major Topics |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Turbomachines | Classification, Basic laws & equations; Hydraulic turbines – Pelton, Francis, Kaplan, turbine efficiencies, cavitation; Centrifugal pumps (theory, components, characteristics), axial flow pumps; Centrifugal & axial flow compressors – slip, surging, choking |
| 2 | Strength of Materials | Axial & shear stresses & strains; Shear force & bending moment diagrams; Theory of simple bending; Springs; Torsion of solid & hollow shafts – power transmission, strength & stiffness; Testing of materials |
| 3 | Engineering Thermodynamics | Basic concepts; Vapour power cycles – Rankine; Otto, Diesel, Dual, Stirling & Brayton cycles |
| 4 | Thermal Engineering | Reciprocating air compressors – types, construction, efficiencies & mean effective pressure; Working of 2 & 4-stroke SI & CI engines |
| 5 | Material Science & Engineering Metallurgy | Atomic arrangement & phase diagrams; Structure of metals & alloys; Plain carbon & other steels; Heat treatment of steel; Composites, plastics, adhesives; Corrosion & prevention; Testing – tensile, hardness, fatigue, creep |
| 6 | Mechanics of Machines | Mechanisms & classification, kinematic inversions, slider crank mechanism; Gear trains, law of gearing; Static & dynamic force analysis, balancing, governors; Vibrations – free/forced, degree of freedom, control |
| 7 | Design of Mechanical Drives | Transmission elements – positive & friction drives; Design of material handling & conveying systems – flat & V-belts, rope & chain drives; Design of gears; Shafts, couplings, screws, fasteners |
| 8 | Fluid Mechanics | Fluid properties, basic hydrostatic equation; Submerged & floating bodies; Buoyancy & equilibrium; Fluid dynamics – laminar & turbulent flow, flow through pipes, boundary layer, lift & drag |
| 9 | Industrial Economics | Demand & Supply, forecasting techniques, cost & revenues; Trade cycle, inflation, index numbers, capital budgeting, cash flow analysis, balance sheet; Exchange rate, marketing research, branding |
| 10 | Renewable Energy | Solar energy – radiation, heat transfer, solar thermal conversion, solar PV; Wind energy – data & estimation, wind mill; Hydrogen & fuel cells; Bio energy – bio degradation, biogas, biomass gasifier |
Candidates are advised to prepare as per the official Indicative Syllabus for the DCB Assistant Engineer (Mechanical) post.
Official PDF: DCB AE (Mechanical) Indicative Syllabus (PDF)
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What is Delhi Cantonment Board Assistant Engineer (Mechanical) Syllabus 2026 – Section A & B Indicative Syllabus, Exam Pattern & Topics?
Delhi Cantonment Board Assistant Engineer (Mechanical) 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.
When does the application start?
Online applications start on 02 September 2026.