# DCB AE Mechanical 2026 Exam Date: 15 November, Shift 1 > 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. Source: https://bunkpoint.com/article/dcb/delhi-cantonment-board-assistant-engineer-mechanical-2026/exam-date/ 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 - The AE Mechanical exam is on 15 November 2026 in Shift 1. - Reporting time is 7:30 AM, and the gate closes at 8:30 AM. - The board releases the admit card 3 days before the exam date. The DCB AE Mechanical 2026 exam date is **15 November 2026**. The test runs in **Shift 1** from **9:00 AM to 11:00 AM**. The reporting time is **7:30 AM**, and the gate closes at **8:30 AM**. 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 exam date and time? The Delhi Cantonment Board (DCB) announced the schedule in a notice dated **16 September 2026**. The table shows the details for the Assistant Engineer (AE) Mechanical post. | Item | Detail | | ----------------- | ------------------------------- | | Post | Assistant Engineer (Mechanical) | | Exam date | 15 November 2026 | | Shift | Shift 1 | | Reporting time | 7:30 AM | | Gate closing time | 8:30 AM | | Exam time | 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM | | Mode | Computer-based test (CBT) | The board set a separate date for each post. The Junior Engineer exams are on 25 October 2026. The Assistant Engineer (Civil) exam is on 1 November 2026. Read only the row for your own post. {{< callout type="important" >}} The gate closes at **8:30 AM**. The board does not allow entry after the gate closing time. Reach the centre before **8:30 AM** on **15 November 2026**. {{< /callout >}} ## When does the admit card come out? The board releases the admit card **3 days before the exam date** of each post. You download it online from the official website. Check your name, your post, the exam date, the shift, and the centre address on the card. Follow these steps to download it. 1. Open the official website of the Delhi Cantonment Board. 2. Open the notice for Recruitment Advertisement No. 01/2026. 3. Click the admit card link for your post. 4. Enter your registration details. 5. Download the admit card and print it. {{< callout type="official" >}} Read the exam schedule on the [official website of the Delhi Cantonment Board](https://delhi.cantt.gov.in). You can also open the [official exam schedule notice](https://delhi.cantt.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/09/nexam-16-9-26.pdf). {{< /callout >}} ## What must I carry to the exam centre? Prepare your items the day before the exam. Use this checklist. - A printed admit card. - A valid original photo ID, such as an Aadhaar card, a PAN card, or a voter ID. You must not carry mobile phones, calculators, Bluetooth devices, or metal objects into the exam hall. Leave them at home. ## How do I use the last days before the exam? The test has 120 questions and 120 minutes. The [DCB AE Mechanical 2026 exam pattern](/article/dcb/delhi-cantonment-board-assistant-engineer-mechanical-2026/exam-pattern/) page shows the sections and the negative marking of 0.33 marks for each wrong answer. Practice one full paper in the same 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM time slot. The board posts the date, the time, and the venue of the exam on its official website. Check the website for any change. The [notification page](/article/dcb/delhi-cantonment-board-assistant-engineer-mechanical-2026/notification/) lists every key date in one table. **Next step:** Return to the [Delhi Cantonment Board AE Mechanical 2026 guide](/article/dcb/delhi-cantonment-board-assistant-engineer-mechanical-2026/) for the latest stage of the recruitment. ## Frequently asked questions ### What is the DCB AE Mechanical exam date 2026? The exam is on 15 November 2026. It runs in Shift 1 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. The board announced the schedule in a notice dated 16 September 2026 on its official website. ### What is the reporting time for DCB AE Mechanical 2026? The reporting time is 7:30 AM and the gate closing time is 8:30 AM. The board does not allow entry after the gate closes. The test starts at 9:00 AM, so plan to reach the centre early. ### When will the DCB AE Mechanical admit card be released? The board releases the admit card 3 days before the exam date of each post. You download it online from the official website. Print it before you travel to the exam centre. ### What must I carry to the DCB AE Mechanical exam? You must carry a printed admit card and a valid original photo ID, such as an Aadhaar card, a PAN card, or a voter ID. Do not carry mobile phones, calculators, Bluetooth devices, or metal items. ### Are all DCB AE and JE exams on the same day? No. The board set separate dates for each post. The Junior Engineer exams are on 25 October 2026, Assistant Engineer (Civil) is on 1 November 2026, and Assistant Engineer (Mechanical) is on 15 November 2026. ### How long is the DCB AE Mechanical exam? The exam lasts 120 minutes, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. It has 120 questions for 120 marks. The exam pattern page explains the sections and the negative marking rule. ## 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. - [Eligibility](https://bunkpoint.com/article/dcb/delhi-cantonment-board-assistant-engineer-mechanical-2026/eligibility/): DCB AE Mechanical 2026 eligibility: degree in Mechanical Engineering, age 21 to 30 years on 14 August 2026, and age relaxation by category. - [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.