The JKSSB JE Recruitment 2026 Notification has been released for 127 Jammu and Kashmir Public Works (Roads and Buildings) Department (PWD) Junior Engineer (Mechanical) posts. Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has published the Advertisement Notification No. 10 of 2026 for recruitment to these government engineering posts on 21st October 2026.
The online application process will open on 16th November 2026 and last till 15th December 2026. Eligibility criteria, age limit, domicile, and application fee etc. must be read before applying by the applicants.
Mechanical Engineering diploma and degree holders can avail this recruitment opportunity to get a junior engineer job in the Government Sector.
JKSSB JE Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Recruiting Authority | Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board |
| Post Name | Junior Engineer (Mechanical) |
| Department | Public Works (R&B) Department |
| Advertisement Number | 10 of 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 127 |
| Notification Date | 21 October 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 16 November 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 15 December 2026 |
| Educational Qualification | Prescribed Mechanical Engineering Diploma, Degree or eligible AMIE qualification |
| Pay Scale | ₹35,400–₹1,12,400 |
| Selection Process | Written/OMR Examination and Document Verification |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | jkssb.nic.in |
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JKSSB JE Vacancy 2026: Category-Wise Posts
The recruitment drive comprises 127 posts for the recruitment of Junior Engineer (Mechanical) in the Public Works (Roads and Buildings) Department. The distribution of the items is given below, by category.
| Category | Vacancies |
| Open Merit (OM) | 51 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 10 |
| Scheduled Tribe 1 (ST-1) | 13 |
| Scheduled Tribe 2 (ST-2) | 13 |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 10 |
| Actual Line of Control/International Border (ALC/IB) | 5 |
| Residents of Backward Areas (RBA) | 13 |
| Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) | 12 |
| Total | 127 |
Applicants are advised to check the official notification regarding the particular reservation conditions and check their eligibility under the particular category before filling up the application form.
JKSSB JE Eligibility Criteria 2026
The educational qualification, age limit and domicile requirements determined by JKSSB must be met.
Educational Qualification
The candidates should have a recognized degree in Mechanical Engineering, as mentioned in the recruitment notification. Eligible qualifications include:
- Three-year diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized institute.
- Must have a degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognised University in India.
- An AMIE qualification (on conditions mentioned in the official notification)
The candidates need to check whether the specific qualification is accepted or not prior to applying.
Age Limit
The maximum age limits reported are as follows: Open Merit- 40 years, and for reserved categories as SC, ST, OBC, RBA, ALC/IB and EWS, 43 years (applicable rules to be followed); and for PWD, 42 years (applicable rules to be followed).
The notification also includes cutoffs for date of birth to be eligible. The candidates appear to check the official notification for the exact age calculation criteria and relaxations applied.
Domicile requirement: Applicants must have a Domicile Certificate issued by the Government of Jammu and Kashmir and fulfill other eligibility criteria laid down by JKSSB.
JKSSB JE Application Fee 2026
The candidates have to pay the prescribed fee for their application form through the online payment method while filling up the application form.
| Category | Application Fee |
| Open Merit, OBC, RBA and ALC/IB | ₹600 |
| SC, ST-1, ST-2, EWS and PwBD | ₹500 |
JKSSB JE Apply Online 2026
JKSSB JE online application 2026 will be released on 16 November 2026 and the final date for submitting applications is 15 December 2026. Eligibility: Eligible candidates can apply via the official website jkssb.nic.in.
To complete the application process follow these steps:
- Access the official website of JKSSB.Step 1: Go to the official website of JKSSB.
- Click on the recruitment or online application page.
- Read the advertised notification of Advertisement Notification No. 10 of 2026 regarding Junior Engineer (Mechanical).
- Enter in the application portal or log in with the credentials you have.
- Fill out your personal data, education and category information.
- Enter the necessary information for domicile and upload the appropriate paperwork.
- Make the required application fees online.
- Carefully read the application before submission.
- Save or print the confirmation page and payment receipt for later.
JKSSB JE Selection Process 2026
The selection process mainly consists of a Written/OMR Examination, preparation of a Merit list and Document Verification as per the procedure prescribed by JKSSB.
Candidates are advised to prepare for the exam on the basis of the examination syllabus and examination pattern as mentioned in the official notification. They should also have their school educational certificates, domicile documents and reservation certificates available for verification.
The candidates of Mechanical Engineering should prepare by practicing the objective questions, solve previous years’ engineering recruitment papers with revision to core technical subjects to gain accuracy and time management during the preparation.
JKSSB JE Salary 2026
Selected candidates will get the pay band of Level 6 of the prescribed pay scale of ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400.
Allowances, deductions and service conditions will be applicable and the actual monthly salary will depend on that. The prescribed payment will be given in the official notification.
FAQs
- How many vacancies are announced under JKSSB JE Recruitment 2026?
JKSSB has released the 127 Junior Engineer (Mechanical) advertisement for Public Works (Roads and Buildings) Department in Jammu and Kashmir.
- What are the application dates for JKSSB JE Recruitment 2026?
The online application process will open on 16/11/2026 and close on 15/12/2026. The application forms will be accepted till the last date.
- What is the salary of JKSSB Junior Engineer (Mechanical) posts?
Those who get selected will be paid in the pay range of Pay Level 6 (₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400) and they will be eligible for all the allowances as per the rules.