DCB AE Mechanical 2026 Eligibility: Degree and Age

The DCB AE Mechanical 2026 eligibility rules need three things. You must be a citizen of India. You must hold a degree in Mechanical Engineering. You must be 21 to 30 years old on 14 August 2026. This page belongs to the Delhi Cantonment Board AE Mechanical 2026 guide.

What is the DCB AE Mechanical 2026 eligibility?

The table shows each rule for the Assistant Engineer (AE) Mechanical post. You must meet every rule.

The board checks these rules against the notification of Advertisement No. 01/2026. Read the notification once more before the exam.

Which degree does the AE Mechanical post need?

The notification asks for a degree in Mechanical Engineering. The degree must come from a recognized university or institute. The notification accepts a 3-year diploma only for the Junior Engineer posts. The AE Mechanical post does not list a diploma.

Check the name of your degree on the mark sheet. The name must show Mechanical Engineering. The DCB AE Mechanical 2026 how to apply page lists the mark sheet as a required document.

What is the age limit and the cut-off date?

The age limit is 21 to 30 years. The board counts your age on 14 August 2026. This date is also the closing date of the application window.

The board uses the same date to check your qualification and any benefit that you claim. You must hold the degree on or before that date. The notification page lists all key dates in one table.

What age relaxation does the board give?

The table shows the extra years that the notification gives to each category. Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) get the largest relaxation.

The AE Mechanical post is unreserved. The SC, ST, and OBC relaxation applies to reserved posts only. Ex-servicemen and departmental candidates get relaxation under the board rules. The exact years depend on your group.

Which documents prove my category?

You prove your category with a valid certificate. The board asks for a caste certificate, an OBC non-creamy layer certificate, an EWS certificate, or a PwBD certificate, as your case needs. The how to apply page lists every document.

Next step: Read the DCB AE Mechanical 2026 how to apply page for the fee and the documents.