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The DSSSB Junior Scientific Assistant Exam Date 2026 has been announced by the Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB). Candidates who applied for the Junior Scientific Assistant posts under Advertisement No. 03/2026 can now check their exam date, shift, and post code-wise schedule.
As per the latest DSSSB examination notice, the online examinations for various post codes will be conducted from 27 October 2026 to 05 December 2026. The Junior Scientific Assistant posts are scheduled on different dates in November 2026 according to their respective post codes and specializations.
The DSSSB JSA recruitment was announced as part of Advertisement No. 03/2026. The recruitment included 562 posts across Junior Scientific Assistant and other posts, with several JSA specializations such as Biology, Chemistry, Documents, Cyber Forensics, Fingerprint, Physics and others.
DSSSB Junior Scientific Assistant Exam Date 2026 PDF
DSSSB has released the post-wise examination schedule for the JSA posts. The exam will be conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode. The Junior Scientific Assistant post codes have been allotted different exam dates between 7 November and 25 November 2026. Candidates should match their application post code with the schedule before making any exam-day plans.
DSSSB Junior Scientific Assistant Exam Date 2026: Overview
The latest notice covers online examinations for various departments and post codes. Candidates should check their post code carefully because the JSA exam is not being conducted on a single common date.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Conducting Body | Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) |
| Post | Junior Scientific Assistant |
| Advertisement No. | 03/2026 |
| Total Posts in Recruitment | 562 |
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Exam Schedule for Various Posts | 27 October to 05 December 2026 |
| JSA Exam Dates | November 2026 |
| Admit Card | To Be Released |
| Official Website | dsssb.delhi.gov.in |
DSSSB JSA 2026: Important Exam Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 29th May 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 16th June 2026 (12:00 Noon) |
| Application End Date | 15th July 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Crucial/Cut-off Date for Eligibility | 15th July 2026 |
| Exam Date | 27 October to 05 December 2026 |
DSSSB JSA Post-Wise Exam Schedule 2026
The schedule above is based on the latest examination schedule released for the various DSSSB post codes.
| Exam Date | Post Code | Post Name | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07 November 2026 | 31/26 | Junior Scientific Assistant (Physics) | Shift II |
| 12 November 2026 | 21/26 | Junior Scientific Assistant (Biology) | Shift I |
| 12 November 2026 | 26/26 | Junior Scientific Assistant (HRD/QC) | Shift II & III |
| 13 November 2026 | 26/26 | Junior Scientific Assistant (HRD/QC) | Shift I & II |
| 20 November 2026 | 27/26 | Junior Scientific Assistant (Photo) | Shift I |
| 21 November 2026 | 28/26 | Junior Scientific Assistant (Cyber Forensic) | Shifts I, II & III |
| 23 November 2026 | 28/26 | Junior Scientific Assistant (Cyber Forensic) | Shifts I & II |
| 23 November 2026 | 30/26 | Junior Scientific Assistant (Fingerprint) | Shift III |
| 23 November 2026 | 29/26 | Junior Scientific Assistant (Crime Scene/DMFU) | Shift III |
| 24 November 2026 | 29/26 | Junior Scientific Assistant (Crime Scene/DMFU) | Shifts I, II & III |
| 24 November 2026 | 22/26 | Junior Scientific Assistant (Ballistics) | Shift III |
| 25 November 2026 | 25/26 | Junior Scientific Assistant (Documents) | Shifts I & II |
| 25 November 2026 | 24/26 | Junior Scientific Assistant (Lie Detection) | Shift III |
Important: Candidates should check the official DSSSB notice and their admit card for the final date, shift and examination centre details.
DSSSB JSA Exam Shift Timings 2026
The examination will be conducted in different shifts. As per the schedule, the major shift timings are:
| Shift | Exam Timing |
|---|---|
| Shift I | 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM |
| Shift II | 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM |
| Shift III | 05:00 PM to 07:00 PM |
DSSSB Junior Scientific Assistant Vacancy 2026
| Post Code | Name of the Post | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21/26 | Junior Scientific Assistant (Biology) | 17 | 13 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 44 |
| 22/26 | Junior Scientific Assistant (Chemistry) | 7 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 18 |
| 23/26 | Junior Scientific Assistant (Documents) | 10 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 37 |
| 24/26 | Junior Scientific Assistant (Lie Detection) | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| 25/26 | Junior Scientific Assistant (Photo) | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 15 |
| 26/26 | Junior Scientific Assistant (SRBTQC) | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 27/26 | Junior Scientific Assistant (Photo) | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| 28/26 | Junior Scientific Assistant (Cyber Forensics) | 35 | 21 | 12 | 6 | 7 | 81 |
| 29/26 | Junior Scientific Assistant (Scene of Crime/Sexual Mobile Forensic Unit) | 21 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 46 |
| 30/26 | Junior Scientific Assistant | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 31/26 | Junior Scientific Assistant | 6 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| 32/26 | Assistant/ Assistant | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 33/26 | Assistant Grade-A | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 34/26 | I.T. Assistant Grade-A | 51 | 34 | 19 | 9 | 12 | 125 |
| 35/26 | Fitter Grade | 17 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 36 |
| 36/26 | Lift Operator | 2 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 13 |
| 37/26 | Audit Operator cum Mutation | 8 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 15 |
| 38/26 | Sub-Station Apprentice | 8 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 11 | 37 |
| 39/26 | Assistant Grade | 10 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 21 |
| 40/26 | Data Entry Operator Grade | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 45/26 | Labour Inspector | 6 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 19 |
| Total | 226 | 158 | 80 | 38 | 60 | 562 | |
DSSSB JSA Eligibility Criteria 2026
We have provided a detailed breakdown of the eligibility criteria in the table below.
| Post Code | Post Name | Essential Qualification | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21/26 | JSA (Biology) | Master’s degree in Zoology / Botany / Microbiology / Anthropology / Biology / Human Biology / Life Science / Biochemistry / Genetics / Biotechnology / Molecular Biology / Forensic Science (with Zoology or Botany at BSc level) OR B.E./B.Tech in Biotechnology | 18–27 years |
| 22/26 | JSA (Ballistics) | Master’s degree in Physics / Mathematics / Applied Mathematics / Forensic Science (with Physics or Mathematics at BSc level) | 18–27 years |
| 23/26 | JSA (Chemistry) | Master’s degree in Chemistry / Toxicology / Biochemistry / Forensic Science (with Chemistry at BSc level) | 18–27 years |
| 24/26 | JSA (Lie-Detection) | Master’s degree in Psychology / Criminology | 18–27 years |
| 25/26 | JSA (Documents) | Master’s degree in Physics or Chemistry / Forensic Science (with Physics or Chemistry for at least 2 years/4 semesters at BSc level) | 18–27 years |
| 26/26 | JSA (HRD/QC) | Master’s degree in Physics / Mathematics / Computer Science / Chemistry / Botany / Zoology / Forensic Science / Psychology / Toxicology / Biotechnology / Genetics OR 2-year PG Diploma in Business Admin (HR) OR MCA OR B.Tech in CS/Electronics/IT/ECE/Instrumentation | 18–27 years |
| 27/26 | JSA (Photo) | Master’s degree in Physics / Computer Science / Data Analytics / Artificial Intelligence / IT / Forensic Science OR B.Tech in Artificial Intelligence | 18–27 years |
| 28/26 | JSA (Cyber Forensic) | Master’s in Computer Science / Computer Application / IT / Physics (Electronics) / Cyber Security OR B.E./B.Tech in CS / IT / ECE / Electrical & Electronics Engineering | 18–27 years |
| 29/26 | JSA (Crime Scene / DMFU) | Master’s degree in Zoology / Botany / Anthropology / Microbiology / Chemistry / Physics / Toxicology / Biochemistry / Forensic Science | 18–27 years |
| 30/26 | JSA (Fingerprint) | Master’s degree in Physics or Chemistry / Forensic Science (with Physics or Chemistry for at least 2 years/4 semesters at BSc level) | 18–27 years |
| 31/26 | JSA (Physics) | Master’s degree in Physics / Forensic Science (with Physics for at least 2 years/4 semesters at BSc level) | 18–27 years |
| 32/26 | Technical Assistant (Hindi) | Master’s degree in Hindi/English (with the other as medium or elective at degree level) AND recognized Diploma/Certificate in Hindi-English translation OR 2 years of translation experience in Central/State Government | Up to 30 years |
| 33/26 | Assistant Archivist Grade-I | Master’s degree in History (with Modern Indian History paper) AND Diploma in Archives and Record Management. Desirable: MS Office Certificate course. | Up to 30 years |
| 34/26 | I.T. Assistant Grade-A | Class 12 pass from a recognized board AND typing speed of 8,000 key depressions per hour (26.67 WPM in English or Hindi). Desirable: 1-year Certificate in Data Preparation & Computer Software. | Below 27 years |
| 35/26 | Fitter Grade-II | Plumber Trade Certificate from a recognized institution AND 1 year of practical experience in water distribution network of CI/GI pipes | 20–32 years |
| 36/26 | Lift Operator | Matric / Higher Secondary / ITI Certificate in Electrician / Wireman trade | 18–37 years |
| 37/26 | Assistant Operator cum Mechanic (A/C) | Matric/Higher Secondary (with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) AND ITI in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning AND 2 years’ experience as AC Mechanic/Operator | 18–32 years |
| 38/26 | Substation Apprentice | Matric AND National Trade Certificate (2 years) in Electrician trade from NCVT (Govt. of India, Ministry of Labour) | 18–32 years |
| 39/26 | Data Processing Assistant Grade ‘A’ | Graduation / 3-year Diploma in Computer Engg. (with 1 year EDP experience) / Degree in Computer Engg. & typing speed of 8,000 key depressions per hour | Below 30 years |
| 40/26 | Data Entry Operator Grade ‘B’ | Graduation / 3-year Diploma in Computer/Digital Electronics/ECE & typing speed of 8,000 key depressions per hour & qualify aptitude test | Below 30 years |
| 45/26 | Electrical Overseer / Sub-Inspector | 3-year Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering & 1 year of experience (for Diploma holders) in Electrical Engineering/power generation/transmission/distribution | 18–27 years |
Age Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST (Group B & C) | 5 years |
| OBC-Delhi (Group B & C) | 3 years |
| PwBD (Group B & C) | 10 years |
| PwBD + SC/ST (Group B & C) | 15 years |
| PwBD + OBC (Group B & C) | 13 years |
| Departmental Candidate (Regular Govt. servant with min. 3 years continuous service) – Group C post |
|
| Ex-Servicemen (Group B & C Non-Gazetted) | Military service period + 3 years (max. 55 years) |
| Meritorious Sports Persons (Group C only) |
|
| Disabled Defence Service Personnel (Group C only) |
|
| Widows / Divorced Women / Women judicially separated (Group C only) |
|
What After DSSSB JSA Exam Date 2026 Is Released?
Now that the exam schedule is available, candidates should focus on the final stage of preparation. Instead of trying to cover everything again, it is better to revise the important topics and solve questions regularly.
Candidates should:
- Revise the technical/domain syllabus.
- Practise previous-year and mock questions.
- Focus more on weak topics.
- Take timed CBT practice tests.
- Revise important formulas, facts and concepts.
- Keep the admit card and valid ID proof ready before the exam.
- Check the examination centre details once the admit card is released.
DSSSB Junior Scientific Assistant Selection Process 2026
- Computer-Based Test: IN the first step of the selection process, candidates need to appear for a Computer-Based Test (CBT) consisting of multiple-choice questions of the relevant subjects.
- Skill Test: For some posts, candidates may be required to take a skill test to show their practical skills.
- Document Verification: Candidates who qualify the above stages will be called for document verification. In this, all important documents, such as educational certificates, identity proof, and category certificates, will be checked.
- Final Selection: Based on the candidate’s performance in the examination and other stages, & document verification, the final merit list will be made.
DSSSB Junior Scientific Assistant Exam Pattern 2026
| Scheme | Post Codes | Duration | Total Questions | Total Marks | Sections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One Tier General (I-T-G) |
|
2 Hours | 200 | 200 |
|
| One Tier Technical (I-T-T) |
|
2 Hours | 200 | 200 |
|
DSSSB Junior Scientific Assistant Salary Structure 2026
| Post Code | Post Name | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| 21/26 | JSA (Biology) | ₹29,200 – 92,300 (Level 5) |
| 22/26 | JSA (Ballistics) | ₹29,200 – 92,300 (Level 5) |
| 23/26 | JSA (Chemistry) | ₹29,200 – 92,300 (Level 5) |
| 24/26 | JSA (Lie-Detection) | ₹29,200 – 92,300 (Level 5) |
| 25/26 | JSA (Documents) | ₹29,200 – 92,300 (Level 5) |
| 26/26 | JSA (HRD/QC) | ₹29,200 – 92,300 (Level 5) |
| 27/26 | JSA (Photo) | ₹29,200 – 92,300 (Level 5) |
| 28/26 | JSA (Cyber Forensic) | ₹29,200 – 92,300 (Level 5) |
| 29/26 | JSA (Crime Scene / DMFU) | ₹29,200 – 92,300 (Level 5) |
| 30/26 | JSA (Fingerprint) | ₹29,200 – 92,300 (Level 5) |
| 31/26 | JSA (Physics) | ₹29,200 – 92,300 (Level 5) |
| 32/26 | Technical Assistant (Hindi) | ₹35,400 – 1,12,400 (Level 6) |
| 33/26 | Assistant Archivist Grade-I | ₹35,400 – 1,12,400 (Level 6) |
| 34/26 | I.T. Assistant Grade-A | ₹25,500 – 81,100 (Level 4) |
| 35/26 | Fitter Grade-II | ₹5,200 – 20,200 + GP ₹1,900 (Pre-Revised) |
| 36/26 | Lift Operator | ₹19,900 – 63,200 (Level 2) |
| 37/26 | Assistant Operator cum Mechanic (A/C) | ₹19,900 – 63,200 (Level 2) |
| 38/26 | Substation Apprentice | ₹19,900 – 63,200 (Level 2) |
| 39/26 | Data Processing Assistant Grade ‘A’ | ₹35,400 – 1,12,400 (Level 6) |
| 40/26 | Data Entry Operator Grade ‘B’ | ₹29,200 – 92,300 (Level 5) |
| 45/26 | Electrical Overseer / Sub-Inspector | ₹29,200 – 92,300 (Level 5) |
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