DSSSB JSA 2026 · Age limit & eligibility
DSSSB JSA Age Limit 2026: Relaxation, Qualification and Eligibility
DSSSB JSA age limit: Between 18 and 27 years (departmental candidates up to 40) (age counted on 15 July 2026 (closing date)), as per the official notice published 29 May 2026.
Age limit, the date on which age is counted, category-wise relaxation and the educational qualification, as printed in the official notice.
DSSSB JSA age limit and relaxation
Age limit
Between 18 and 27 years (departmental candidates up to 40) (as on 15 July 2026 (closing date))
Educational qualification
- Master's degree in the subject prescribed for the discipline (e.g. Chemistry, Physics, Zoology/Botany, Psychology, Forensic Science)
- Biology and Cyber Forensic also accept specified B.E./B.Tech degrees
Upper age relaxation
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PwBD | 10 years |
| Departmental candidates | Up to 40 years of age |
Application fee
₹100, through SBI ePay only; non-refundable. Women, SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen (except ESM already in regular civil employment)
Source: DSSSB Advertisement No. 03/2026 — post codes 21/26 to 31/26 (Junior Scientific Assistant) (published 29 May 2026). Confirm in the official notice before applying.
Age limit and qualification
Age must be between 18 and 27 years on 15 July 2026; departmental candidates up to 40. SC/ST get 5 years, OBC 3 years and PwBD 10 years of relaxation.
Each discipline needs a specified Master's degree — for example Chemistry/Toxicology/Biochemistry/Forensic Science (Chemistry), Psychology or Criminology (Lie-Detection), Computer Science/IT/Applications or B.E./B.Tech in CSE/IT/ECE/EEE (Cyber Forensic).
Frequently asked questions
What is the age limit for DSSSB JSA?
Between 18 and 27 years (departmental candidates up to 40), counted as on 15 July 2026 (closing date), as per the DSSSB Advertisement No. 03/2026 — post codes 21/26 to 31/26 (Junior Scientific Assistant). Category-wise upper age relaxation is given in the notice.
What qualification is needed for DSSSB JSA?
Master's degree in the subject prescribed for the discipline (e.g. Chemistry, Physics, Zoology/Botany, Psychology, Forensic Science). Biology and Cyber Forensic also accept specified B.E./B.Tech degrees.
What is the age limit?
18 to 27 years on 15 July 2026.