JKSSB JE Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 585 Junior Engineer Posts
Government Job • Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB)
● Applications Open: November 16, 2026 (Mechanical)
● 585 Junior Engineer Posts
● 585 Junior Engineer Posts
The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has released two notifications for 585 Junior Engineer posts in 2026: Junior Engineer (Mechanical), 127 posts under Advertisement No. 10 of 2026, notified on October 21, 2026, in the Public Works (R&B) Department; and Junior Engineer (Civil), 458 posts under Advertisement No. 11 of 2026, notified on October 27, 2026, in the Jal Shakti Department (282 posts) and the Public Works (R&B) Department (176 posts). Online applications for Junior Engineer (Mechanical) open on November 16, 2026, and close on December 15, 2026, while applications for Junior Engineer (Civil) open on November 30, 2026, and close on December 29, 2026, through the official website jkssb.nic.in. The application fee is Rs. 600 for Open Merit and other categories and Rs. 500 for SC, ST-1, ST-2, EWS and PwBD candidates. The age limit as on January 1, 2026, is 18 to 40 years for Open Merit candidates and 18 to 43 years for reserved categories. The pay scale is Level 6, Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400. Selection is through a single written OMR examination, with one-fourth negative marking for each wrong answer, followed by document verification. Only domiciles of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir can apply. The details in this post were checked against the notification summaries published by CareerPower and Testbook, which agree on the vacancies, dates, fee, age limit and pay; candidates should confirm the details in the official notification PDFs on jkssb.nic.in before applying.
⏳ Application Window Closes In
Applications close on December 29, 2026, for Junior Engineer (Civil) and on December 15, 2026, for Junior Engineer (Mechanical). Submit well before the last hour to avoid last-minute technical problems.
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JKSSB JE Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
Junior Engineer (Civil): 458 posts | Junior Engineer (Mechanical): 127 posts | Total: 585 posts.
| Post | Department | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Engineer (Civil) | Jal Shakti Department | 282 |
| Junior Engineer (Civil) | Public Works (R&B) Department | 176 |
| Junior Engineer (Mechanical) | Public Works (R&B) Department | 127 |
| Total | 585 |
| Category | JE (Civil) | JE (Mechanical) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Merit (OM) | 184 | 51 | 235 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 37 | 10 | 47 |
| Scheduled Tribe 1 (ST-1) | 46 | 13 | 59 |
| Scheduled Tribe 2 (ST-2) | 46 | 13 | 59 |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 36 | 10 | 46 |
| Actual Line of Control / International Border (ALC/IB) | 18 | 5 | 23 |
| Resident of Backward Area (RBA) | 45 | 13 | 58 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 46 | 12 | 58 |
| Total | 458 | 127 | 585 |
Vacancy note: the 585 posts are announced through two separate notifications, Advertisement No. 10 of 2026 for Junior Engineer (Mechanical) and Advertisement No. 11 of 2026 for Junior Engineer (Civil). The category-wise totals above are taken from the notification summaries checked and add up to 585. JKSSB may increase, reduce or cancel vacancies.
JKSSB JE Recruitment 2026, Important Dates
| Event | JE (Mechanical) – Advt. No. 10 of 2026 | JE (Civil) – Advt. No. 11 of 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Notification released | October 21, 2026 | October 27, 2026 |
| Online application starts | November 16, 2026 | November 30, 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | December 15, 2026 | December 29, 2026 |
| Last date for fee payment | December 15, 2026 | December 29, 2026 |
| Admit card release | To be announced | To be announced |
| Written examination date | To be announced | To be announced |
Date note: the two posts have separate application windows, so check your post before applying. The online application link is activated on the official JKSSB website, jkssb.nic.in, only on the dates given above. Exam-date note: the notifications do not announce the written examination date, and this post does not invent one. The examination date and admit card release will be announced later on jkssb.nic.in.
Eligibility for JKSSB JE Recruitment 2026
Qualification and age are counted as on January 1, 2026. Only domiciles of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir can apply, and the domicile certificate must have been issued on or before the closing date of the post applied for: December 15, 2026, for Junior Engineer (Mechanical) and December 29, 2026, for Junior Engineer (Civil).
🎓 Education: Qualification
Junior Engineer (Civil): 3-year Diploma in Civil Engineering from a government-recognised institute, or a Degree in Civil Engineering from an Indian university, or AMIE Section (A&B) India. Junior Engineer (Mechanical): 3-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a government-recognised institute, or a Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an Indian university, or AMIE Section (A&B) India.
🎂 Age Limit (as on January 1, 2026)
Open Merit (OM): 18 to 40 years. SC, ST-1, ST-2, OBC, RBA, ALC/IB and EWS: 18 to 43 years. Physically Challenged Persons: 18 to 42 years. Ex-Servicemen: age relaxation as per the service deduction rules. The minimum age for all categories is 18 years.
🎂 Pay Scale (Pay Level 6)
Junior Engineer (Civil) and Junior Engineer (Mechanical): Pay Level 6, Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400 per month. Selected candidates also receive applicable allowances and benefits as per the Jammu and Kashmir government rules.
🏢 Job Location and Domicile
All 585 posts are in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, in the Jal Shakti Department and the Public Works (R&B) Department. Only candidates holding a valid domicile certificate of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir can apply. Candidates must complete the One Time Registration (OTR) on jkssb.nic.in before applying.
Eligibility note: the qualification, age limit and pay details above are taken from the notification summaries checked. Confirm the exact eligibility conditions for your post in the official notification PDF on jkssb.nic.in before applying.
Application Fee
The application fee is paid online only, through net banking, credit card, debit card or UPI, by the last date for the post applied for: December 15, 2026, for Junior Engineer (Mechanical) and December 29, 2026, for Junior Engineer (Civil).
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| Open Merit (OM), RBA, OBC, ALC/IB and other categories | Rs. 600 |
| SC, ST-1, ST-2, EWS and PwBD | Rs. 500 |
Fee note: the fee is the same for Junior Engineer (Civil) and Junior Engineer (Mechanical). Pay the fee only on the official JKSSB website, and keep the payment receipt for your records.
Selection Process and Exam Pattern
1. Written / OMR Examination
All candidates take a single-stage written examination in OMR mode. The examination has objective-type multiple-choice questions in English only. There is negative marking of one-fourth of the marks assigned to each wrong answer. The detailed syllabus and examination schedule will be released separately on the official website.
2. Document Verification
Candidates shortlisted on the basis of the written examination are called for document verification. They must produce original certificates, including educational qualification, domicile, category and other required certificates. Candidates who fail to meet the eligibility requirements or to produce the required documents are not considered for final selection.
3. Final Merit List
The final merit list is prepared on the basis of the marks obtained in the written examination, subject to eligibility and successful document verification. There is no interview in this recruitment.
Exam note: the examination date is not announced yet. The examination date, admit card release and detailed syllabus will be announced later on jkssb.nic.in. This post does not invent an exam date.
How to Apply for JKSSB JE Recruitment 2026
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Read the notification
Open the official JKSSB website at jkssb.nic.in and open Advertisement No. 10 of 2026 for Junior Engineer (Mechanical) or Advertisement No. 11 of 2026 for Junior Engineer (Civil). Read the detailed notification in full before applying.
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Complete One Time Registration
Register on the official JKSSB website at jkssb.nic.in and complete the One Time Registration (OTR) process. Keep your domicile certificate, qualification certificates, photo and signature ready in the prescribed format.
3
Open the online application link
The application link is activated on jkssb.nic.in as per the announced schedule: November 16, 2026, for Junior Engineer (Mechanical) and November 30, 2026, for Junior Engineer (Civil).
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Fill the form carefully
Log in with your credentials and fill in your personal and academic details and exam preferences carefully. Enter the details exactly as per your certificates and select only the post you are eligible for.
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Pay the fee
Pay the application fee online: Rs. 600 for Open Merit, RBA, OBC, ALC/IB and other categories, or Rs. 500 for SC, ST-1, ST-2, EWS and PwBD candidates, by the last date for your post.
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Submit and save the confirmation
Check all the details carefully for spelling errors, then submit the form. Download and save the confirmation page and the payment receipt for future use. Nothing is accepted after December 15, 2026, for Junior Engineer (Mechanical) and December 29, 2026, for Junior Engineer (Civil).
Important Links
Official website: jkssb.nic.in
Notification PDFs: the Junior Engineer (Mechanical) and Junior Engineer (Civil) notification PDFs are available on the official JKSSB website at jkssb.nic.in.
Apply online: the application link is activated on the official website at jkssb.nic.in as per the announced schedule — November 16, 2026, for Junior Engineer (Mechanical) and November 30, 2026, for Junior Engineer (Civil).
JKSSB JE Recruitment 2026, FAQs
How many vacancies are announced under JKSSB JE Recruitment 2026?
A total of 585 Junior Engineer vacancies: 458 for Junior Engineer (Civil) under Advertisement No. 11 of 2026 and 127 for Junior Engineer (Mechanical) under Advertisement No. 10 of 2026.
What are the advertisement numbers for JKSSB JE Recruitment 2026?
Junior Engineer (Mechanical) is Advertisement No. 10 of 2026, notified on October 21, 2026. Junior Engineer (Civil) is Advertisement No. 11 of 2026, notified on October 27, 2026.
When does the JKSSB JE Recruitment 2026 form start, and what is the last date to apply?
For Junior Engineer (Mechanical), the online form opens on November 16, 2026, and closes on December 15, 2026. For Junior Engineer (Civil), the online form opens on November 30, 2026, and closes on December 29, 2026. The last date for fee payment is the same as the last date to apply for each post.
What is the application fee for JKSSB JE Recruitment 2026?
The application fee is Rs. 600 for Open Merit, RBA, OBC, ALC/IB and other categories, and Rs. 500 for SC, ST-1, ST-2, EWS and PwBD candidates. The fee is paid online only, through net banking, credit card, debit card or UPI.
What is the qualification for JKSSB JE Recruitment 2026?
A 3-year Diploma in Civil or Mechanical Engineering from a government-recognised institute, or a Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering from an Indian university, or AMIE Section (A&B) India, in the relevant discipline.
What is the age limit for JKSSB JE Recruitment 2026?
As on January 1, 2026: 18 to 40 years for Open Merit candidates, 18 to 43 years for SC, ST-1, ST-2, OBC, RBA, ALC/IB and EWS candidates, and 18 to 42 years for Physically Challenged Persons. Ex-Servicemen get age relaxation as per the service deduction rules.
What is the pay scale for JKSSB JE Recruitment 2026?
Junior Engineer (Civil) and Junior Engineer (Mechanical) are both in Pay Level 6, Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400 per month, plus applicable allowances and benefits as per the Jammu and Kashmir government rules.
What is the selection process for JKSSB JE Recruitment 2026?
Selection is through a single-stage written OMR examination, followed by document verification. The final merit list is prepared on the basis of the marks obtained in the written examination. There is no interview in this recruitment.
What is the exam pattern for JKSSB JE Recruitment 2026?
The written examination is OMR-based, with objective-type multiple-choice questions in English only. There is negative marking of one-fourth of the marks assigned to each wrong answer. The detailed syllabus and examination schedule will be released separately on the official website, jkssb.nic.in.
Where do I apply for JKSSB JE Recruitment 2026?
Apply online through the official JKSSB website at jkssb.nic.in, after completing the One Time Registration (OTR). The application link is activated on the official website as per the announced schedule: November 16, 2026, for Junior Engineer (Mechanical) and November 30, 2026, for Junior Engineer (Civil). Applications are accepted online only, and only domiciles of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir can apply.
Madhu Choudhary
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