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Delhi Cantonment Board Junior 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 Junior Engineer (Civil) norms
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Important Dates
Application Start Date2 Sept 2026
Salary / Pay Scale
As per DCB Junior 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 Junior 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 Junior 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 & 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:
| Subject | Major Topics |
|---|---|
| Applied Physics | Electrostatics, DC Circuits, Electromagnetism, Expansion of Solids, Heat Transfer, Geometrical & Wave Optics, Acoustics & Ultrasonic |
| Applied Chemistry | Volumetric & Gravimetric Analysis, Analysis & Treatment of Water, Corrosion & Lubricants, Polymerization, Metals & Alloys |
| Applied Mathematics | Algebra, Determinants, Matrices, Coordinate Geometry, Vectors, Differential & Integral Calculus, Applications of Calculus, Differential Equations, Complex Numbers |
| Applied Mechanics | Introduction, Laws of Forces, Moments, Centre of Gravity, Moment of Inertia, Laws of Motion, Circular Motion, Work Power & Energy, Friction, Simple Lifting Machines |
| Basic Electrical Engineering | DC Circuits, Network Theorems, Generation Transmission & Distribution, Supply & Distribution System, Domestic Installation & Safety |
| Elements of Mechanical Engineering | Transmission of Power, Internal Combustion Engines, Lubricants, Reciprocating/Centrifugal/Gear Pumps, Air Compressor, Material Handling, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning |
| Surveying | Introduction, Chain Surveying, Compass Surveying, Simple & Precise Leveling |
| Building Construction | Foundation, Walls, Partition Wall, Arches & Lintels, Doors & Windows, Floors, Scaffolding & Formwork, Damp Proofing, Stairs, Surface Finishes, Building Maintenance & Planning |
| Irrigation Engineering | Rainfall & Run-off, Water Requirement of Crops, Lift/Tube-well/Flow Irrigation, Canal Head Works, Regulatory Works, Cross Drainage Works, Dams, Water Logging & Drainage |
| Hydraulics | Properties of Fluids, Hydrostatic Pressure, Measurement of Pressure, Fundamentals of Fluid Flow, Flow Measurements, Hydraulic Machines, Flow through Pipes & Open Channels |
| Computer Application | Digital Computer Systems, Operating System, DOS/Windows/Unix/Linux, Computer Languages, Translators, Algorithms, Programming Concepts, C Programming |
| Concrete Technology | Cement, Aggregates, Proportioning of Concrete, Concreting Operations, Durability, Special Purpose Concrete, Properties of Concrete |
| Theory of Structures | Simple & Compound Stress, Bending Moment & Shearing Force, Bending & Shear Stress, Combined Direct & Bending Stress, Torsion, Columns & Struts, Analysis of Trusses, Strain Energy, Thin Walled Tubes |
| Environmental Engineering-I | Water Quantity, Sources, Intakes & Conveyance, Water Quality, Sedimentation, Filtration, Disinfection, Sanitation, Sewage Systems, Sewer Construction & Maintenance, Sewage Treatment, Air & Noise Pollution |
| Construction Materials | Building Stones, Bricks, Cement, Lime, Timber, Paints & Varnishes, Metals |
| Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering | Soil Studies, Saturated & Partially Saturated Soil, Classification & Identification, Flow of Water through Soils, Effective Stress, Deformation, Strength Characteristics, Compaction, Bearing Capacity, Soil Exploration |
| Design of R.C.C. Structures-I | Grades of Concrete & Steel, IS Specification, Working Stress Method, Limit State Method, Singly/Doubly Reinforced Beams, Flanged Beams, Curtailment, Shear & Development Length |
| Analysis of Structures | Slope & Deflection, Indeterminate Beams, Propped Cantilevers, Fixed & Continuous Beams, Slope Deflection Method, Moment Distribution Method, Three Hinged Arches, Influence Lines |
| Construction Management and Accounts | Principles of Management, Accident Safety & Housekeeping, Industrial Laws, Personnel & Finance Management, Project Management, Quality Control, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Professional Ethics |
| CAD in Civil Engineering Practice | AutoCAD Commands, Simple Exercises using AutoCAD |
| Transportation Engineering | Highways, Road Geometries, Highway Materials, Earth & Gravel Roads, Design of Flexible & Rigid Pavements, Railways, Rail Track & Sleepers, Points & Crossings, Signals, Bridges |
| Design of Steel Structures | Steel & Steel Structures, Structural Steel Properties, IS 800:2007 Limit State Method, Connections, Tension & Compression Members, Beams, Plate Girders, Steel Roof Truss |
| Estimating & Costing | Quantity Surveying, Types of Estimates, Measurements as per IS 1200, Centre-line & Long-wall methods, Detailed & Abstract Estimates, Analysis of Rates, Valuation |
Candidates are advised to prepare as per the official Indicative Syllabus for the DCB Junior Engineer (Civil) post.
Official PDF: DCB JE (Civil) Indicative Syllabus (PDF)
Important Links
Official Notification (PDF)
Download Official Notification PDFPosted: 2 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
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Delhi Cantonment Board Junior 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.
When does the application start?
Online applications start on 02 September 2026.
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