JKSSB: Recruitment for 458 Junior Engineer posts; salary up to 1.12 lakh..
The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSSB) has issued Notification No. 11/2026 for the direct recruitment of Junior Engineers (Civil). A total of 458 posts will be filled under this notification. The recruitment will be for the Jal Shakti Department and the Public Works Department (R&B). Appointments to these posts will fall under the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir cadre. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online by visiting the Board's official website, jkssb.nic.in.
Important Application Dates
The online application process will commence towards the end of next month. Interested candidates can submit their applications from November 30, 2026, to December 29, 2026. The key dates are as follows:
Details Date
Date of Notification Issuance October 27, 2026
Online Application Start Date November 30, 2026
Last Date for Application December 29, 2026
Cut-off Date for Eligibility and Domicile December 29, 2026
Reference Date for Age Calculation January 1, 2026
Date of Examination To be announced later
Number of Posts by Department
The 458 vacancies for Junior Engineer (Civil) are distributed across two departments:
Department Number of Posts
Jal Shakti Department 282
Public Works Department (R&B) 176
Total 458
What is the Salary?
A 'Pay Level-6' has been assigned to the Junior Engineer (Civil) posts in both departments.
The pay scale ranges from ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400.
Appointed candidates will receive allowances and other service benefits in accordance with the rules of the Union Territory Government of Jammu and Kashmir.
What are the Required Educational Qualifications?
Candidates must possess one of the following qualifications from a recognized institution or an Indian university:
A three-year diploma in Civil Engineering
A degree in Civil Engineering
AMIE (Section A and B) qualification in Civil Engineering
Candidates must hold the certificate for the prescribed educational qualification by December 29, 2026.
Domicile of Jammu & Kashmir Required
Applicants for this recruitment must be residents of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir. Candidates must possess a valid domicile certificate issued by the competent authority in the prescribed format. This certificate must be obtained by the last date for submission of applications, i.e., December 29, 2026.
What is the Age Limit?
The age of the candidates will be calculated as of January 1, 2026. The maximum age limits for various categories are as follows:
Category Maximum Age
Open Merit (OM) 40 years
SC 43 years
ST-1 43 years
ST-2 43 years
Residents of Backward Areas (RBA) 43 years
Residents of areas near the LoC/International Border (ALC/IB) 43 years
EWS 43 years
OBC 43 years
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) 42 years
Ex-Servicemen As per rules
Selection Process and Examination Pattern
Selection for the JKSSB Junior Engineer (Civil) recruitment will be based on merit secured in a written objective-type examination. The examination will be OMR-based. There is no interview stage for this recruitment. Key details regarding the examination:
Type of Questions: Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs).
Medium of Examination: English only.
Negative Marking: One-fourth of a mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer.
Syllabus: A detailed, subject-wise syllabus will be released separately on the Board's website. Admit Card: Admit cards will be available for download from the website approximately one week before the examination. They will not be sent by post.
What is the application fee?
The application fee is determined based on the candidate's category.
Candidate Category Application Fee
Open Merit, OBC, RBA, ALC/IB, and General Categories ₹600
SC, ST-1, ST-2, EWS, and PwBD ₹500
The application fee must be paid online via net banking, credit card, or debit card. Once paid, the application fee is non-refundable and cannot be adjusted toward the fees for any future examinations.
How to apply for the JKSSSB JE Civil Recruitment 2026?
Candidates can apply online by following the steps given below:
Visit the official JKSSSB website: www.jkssb.nic.in.
Access the online application link for Notification No. 11/2026.
Enter your name, date of birth, father’s name, and mother’s name exactly as they appear on your matriculation (10th-grade) certificate.
Select the relevant department based on your eligibility. Item No. 266 is designated for the Jal Shakti Department, and Item No. 267 is for the Public Works Department.
Upload a live photograph via the application portal.
Upload your digital signature and the required certificates in the specified format and size.
Pay the application fee (₹600 or ₹500, depending on your category).
Review all the information entered in the application and submit the form.
Take a printout of the final application form and keep it safe.
Important Note Regarding Document Uploads
During the application process, candidates must ensure that all documents are uploaded in the prescribed format and size.
Live Photograph: This must be captured and uploaded directly through the application portal.
Signature: The digital file size must be between 10 KB and 20 KB.
Category Certificate: Self-attested PDF, maximum 200 KB.
Educational Qualification Certificates: Self-attested PDF, maximum 200 KB.
The information provided in the documents must be accurate and consistent with the certificates. Original certificates must be presented at the time of document verification. Before applying, candidates should verify their documents related to educational qualifications, domicile, age limit, and category.
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