# DCB AE Mechanical 2026 Eligibility: Degree and Age > DCB AE Mechanical 2026 eligibility: degree in Mechanical Engineering, age 21 to 30 years on 14 August 2026, and age relaxation by category. Source: https://bunkpoint.com/article/dcb/delhi-cantonment-board-assistant-engineer-mechanical-2026/eligibility/ Category: [DCB](https://bunkpoint.com/article/dcb/) Guide: [Delhi Cantonment Board Assistant Engineer Mechanical 2026](https://bunkpoint.com/article/dcb/delhi-cantonment-board-assistant-engineer-mechanical-2026/) ## In short - You need a degree in Mechanical Engineering and Indian citizenship. - The age limit is 21 to 30 years on 14 August 2026. - SC, ST, and OBC relaxation applies to reserved posts only. 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](/article/dcb/delhi-cantonment-board-assistant-engineer-mechanical-2026/). ## 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. | Rule | Detail | | ------------ | -------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Nationality | Citizen of India | | Education | Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university or institute | | Age | 21 to 30 years on 14 August 2026 | | Cut-off date | 14 August 2026 | | Vacancy | 1 post, unreserved | 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](/article/dcb/delhi-cantonment-board-assistant-engineer-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](/article/dcb/delhi-cantonment-board-assistant-engineer-mechanical-2026/notification/) 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. | Category | Age relaxation | | ------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------- | | Scheduled Caste (SC) or Scheduled Tribe (ST), reserved posts only | 5 years | | Other Backward Classes (OBC), non-creamy layer, reserved posts only | 3 years | | PwBD, general and Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 10 years | | PwBD, OBC | 13 years | | PwBD, SC or ST | 15 years | 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. {{< callout type="official" >}} Check your own category and the exact years on the [official website of the Delhi Cantonment Board](https://delhi.cantt.gov.in). Use a valid category certificate for any benefit that you claim. {{< /callout >}} ## 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](/article/dcb/delhi-cantonment-board-assistant-engineer-mechanical-2026/how-to-apply/) lists every document. {{< callout type="important" >}} The application window closed on **14 August 2026**. The cut-off date for age and qualification was the same day. {{< /callout >}} **Next step:** Read the [DCB AE Mechanical 2026 how to apply](/article/dcb/delhi-cantonment-board-assistant-engineer-mechanical-2026/how-to-apply/) page for the fee and the documents. ## Frequently asked questions ### What is the qualification for DCB AE Mechanical 2026? You need a degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university or institute. The notification accepts a 3-year diploma only for the Junior Engineer posts. The AE Mechanical post lists a degree only. ### What is the age limit for DCB AE Mechanical 2026? The age limit is 21 to 30 years on 14 August 2026. The board counts your age on that date, which is the closing date of the application window. Relaxation applies by category. ### Is there age relaxation for DCB AE Mechanical 2026? Yes, for some categories. Persons with benchmark disabilities get 10 years in the general and EWS group, 13 years in the OBC group, and 15 years in the SC and ST group. SC, ST, and OBC relaxation applies to reserved posts only. ### Can a diploma holder apply for DCB AE Mechanical 2026? No. The AE Mechanical post lists a degree in Mechanical Engineering as the essential qualification. The notification accepts a 3-year diploma only for the Junior Engineer posts, which are in Civil and Electrical Engineering. ### What is the cut-off date for DCB AE Mechanical eligibility? The cut-off date is 14 August 2026. The board uses it to check your age, your qualification, and any benefit that you claim. You must hold the degree on or before that date. ## More in this guide - [Delhi Cantonment Board Assistant Engineer Mechanical 2026](https://bunkpoint.com/article/dcb/delhi-cantonment-board-assistant-engineer-mechanical-2026/): Delhi Cantonment Board AE Mechanical 2026 guide: 1 vacancy, Level 7 pay of ₹44,900 to ₹1,42,400, and the CBT on 15 November 2026. - [Notification](https://bunkpoint.com/article/dcb/delhi-cantonment-board-assistant-engineer-mechanical-2026/notification/): DCB AE Mechanical 2026 notification: 1 unreserved vacancy, Level 7 pay of ₹44,900 to ₹1,42,400, and the 15 November 2026 exam date. - [How to Apply](https://bunkpoint.com/article/dcb/delhi-cantonment-board-assistant-engineer-mechanical-2026/how-to-apply/): DCB AE Mechanical 2026 how to apply: online steps, ₹850 fee per post, fee exemptions, and the documents for the 14 August 2026 deadline. - [Exam Pattern](https://bunkpoint.com/article/dcb/delhi-cantonment-board-assistant-engineer-mechanical-2026/exam-pattern/): DCB AE Mechanical 2026 exam pattern: one CBT with 120 questions, 120 marks, 120 minutes, and negative marking of 0.33 per wrong answer. - [Exam Date](https://bunkpoint.com/article/dcb/delhi-cantonment-board-assistant-engineer-mechanical-2026/exam-date/): DCB AE Mechanical 2026 exam date is 15 November 2026 in Shift 1, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. See reporting time, admit card rule, and items to carry.