DSSSB Draftsman Syllabus, Exam Pattern, Eligibility
126 topics across 4 subjects. Every question carries a written explanation.
DSSSB does not hold one Draftsman exam. Each department's draftsman post gets its own post code, so the qualification and pay depend on which one you apply for. The recent ones:
| Post code | Post | Department | Posts | Pay level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23/25 | Junior Draftsman (Electric) | NDMC | 6 | 4 |
| 817/24 | Draftsman Grade-III (Civil) | NDMC 6, MCD 4 | 10 | 4 |
| 49/24 | Draftsman Grade-II | MCD | 5 | 6 (Group B) |
| 109/23 | Draftsman Grade-III | Irrigation and Flood Control | 7 | 4 |
| 79/23 | Draftsman | Directorate General of Home Guards | 1 | 3 |
Junior Draftsman (Electric), 23/25, is the most recent: the Board listed its marks and e-dossier call for November 2026. No draftsman post is open as of October 2026.
Last checked against the official notification on .
DSSSB Draftsman Details
Exam Pattern
One Tier (Technical): 200 MCQs, 200 marks, 2 hours.
| Section | Content | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| A | General Awareness, Reasoning, Arithmetic, Hindi, English, 20 each | 100 |
| B | Draftsmanship in the post's trade | 100 |
Wrong answers cost 0.25. For technical posts the minimum marks apply to Section B only, and merit uses the total. Ties go to higher Section B marks.
Syllabus
Section B is published per post code on the Board's indicative syllabus page. For Draftsman Grade-III (Civil), 817/24, it covers:
- Safety, trade instruments and materials.
- IS 962 and SP-46 drawing practice, CAD and 3D modelling, lettering, dimensioning, scales and projections.
- Building materials: stone, brick, lime, cement, mortar and concrete, timber and substitutes, paints.
- Building construction: masonry, foundations, shoring and scaffolding, doors and windows, floors, stairs, roofs, house drainage and plumbing, prefabricated structures.
The electrical post (23/25) has a separate Section B syllabus. Section A is at 10th level.
Eligibility Criteria
| Post code | Qualification | Age |
|---|---|---|
| 23/25 | Diploma in Draftsmanship with 2 years' experience | 18 to 32 |
| 817/24 NDMC | Matric with NTC in Draftsman (Civil) and 2 years' experience | 18 to 27 |
| 817/24 MCD | Matric with a 2-year draftsmanship diploma, or early years of an architecture diploma or degree, or 4 years tracing architectural and town planning drawings under an architect | Up to 32 |
| 49/24 | Matric with a 2-year draftsmanship diploma plus 2 years' experience, or 2nd year of a 5-year architecture degree, or listed alternatives | 18 to 32 |
| 109/23 | Certificate or diploma in draftsmanship of at least 2 years, including 6 months' practical training | 18 to 27 |
Usual relaxations apply: SC/ST 5 years, OBC 3, PwBD 10.
Salary
- Level 4 (₹25,500 to ₹81,100), Group C: Junior Draftsman (Electric) and Draftsman Grade-III.
- Level 6 (₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400), Group B: Draftsman Grade-II, MCD.
- Level 3, printed in the notice as ₹19,900 to ₹63,200: Draftsman, Home Guards.
How to Apply
Apply to the specific post code on OARS. Fee ₹100 per post code; women, SC, ST, PwBD and ex-servicemen are exempt.
Important Dates
| Post code | Applications |
|---|---|
| 23/25 | 18 August to 16 September 2025 |
| 817/24 | 21 March to 19 April 2024 |
| 49/24 | 19 March to 17 April 2024 |
| 109/23, 79/23 | 21 November to 20 December 2023 |
New draftsman posts appear whenever a department sends a requisition, usually inside a multi-post advertisement on the Current Vacancies page.
Result
Marks and results for each post code go on the Latest Result page. The 23/25 marks and e-dossier call were scheduled for November 2026.
Preparation Tips
- Find your post code's Section B syllabus first; civil and electrical posts differ.
- For the civil posts, building construction and drawing practice are the core topics.
- Past CBT papers are on the Board's Question Bank page.
Official Links
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there one DSSSB Draftsman exam?
No. Each department's draftsman post has its own post code and eligibility.
Is an ITI certificate enough?
For NDMC's Draftsman Grade-III (Civil), a matric with NTC in Draftsman (Civil) and two years' experience was accepted. Other posts ask for a 2-year diploma.
What is the exam?
A 200-mark CBT: 100 general and 100 on draftsmanship.
Which draftsman post pays most?
Draftsman Grade-II in MCD, at Level 6.
Is a draftsman post open now?
Not as of October 2026.
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