JKSSB Junior Engineer Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 458 JE Civil Posts, Eligibility, Age Limit and Salary

The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has announced 458 vacancies for Junior Engineer (Civil) under Advertisement Notification No. 11 of 2026. The recruitment is being conducted for the Jal Shakti Department and the Public Works (R&B) Department of Jammu and Kashmir.

Eligible candidates will be able to submit their applications online from 30 November 2026 to 29 December 2026 through the official JKSSB website.

Candidates interested in this recruitment should check the department-wise vacancies, educational qualifications, age limit, salary, application fee and selection process before applying.

JKSSB JE Recruitment 2026: Overview

JKSSB Junior Engineer Vacancy 2026

A total of 458 Junior Engineer (Civil) vacancies have been announced across two government departments.

Category-Wise Vacancy Details

Candidates should check the official notification for the applicable reservation rules and category certificate requirements.

Educational Qualification

Candidates applying for JKSSB Junior Engineer (Civil) Recruitment 2026 must possess one of the following qualifications:

1. A three-year Diploma in Civil Engineering from a Government-recognised institute.
2. A Degree in Civil Engineering from an Indian University.
3. AMIE Section A and B qualification in Civil Engineering from India, as prescribed in the notification.

The qualification requirements apply to the Junior Engineer (Civil) vacancies in both departments.

Age Limit

The age limit is calculated as on 1 January 2026.

Age-related provisions for Ex-Servicemen are also applicable under the prescribed rules.

Candidates should check the official notification for the exact date-of-birth conditions and category-wise eligibility before submitting the application.

Domicile Requirement

Candidates applying for these posts must be domiciles of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

A valid J&K Domicile Certificate issued by the competent authority in the prescribed format is required. The certificate must be available by the prescribed cut-off date, which is the closing date of the online application process, unless the Board extends it.

Salary Details

Selected candidates for the Junior Engineer (Civil) posts will receive salary under Level 6 of the applicable pay matrix.

Other applicable allowances and benefits will be governed by the rules of the Jammu and Kashmir Government.

Application Fee

The reported application fee details are as follows:

The fee is payable online through the available payment methods, such as Net Banking, Credit Card or Debit Card.

Important: Confirm the applicable fee and payment instructions in the official Advertisement No. 11 of 2026 before making payment. The fee, once paid, is reported as non-refundable.

Selection Process

The selection for JKSSB Junior Engineer (Civil) Recruitment 2026 will be based on the written/OMR examination and subsequent document verification.

The selection stages are:

1. Written/OMR Examination
2. Merit List
3. Document Verification

The written examination will consist of objective-type multiple-choice questions. The examination questions will be in English only.

Negative Marking

There will be negative marking for incorrect answers. One-fourth of the marks assigned to a question will be deducted for each wrong answer.

The detailed examination syllabus will be notified separately by JKSSB.

Documents Required

Candidates should keep the following documents ready for the online application and document verification:

• Matriculation certificate for date-of-birth proof.
• Valid Jammu and Kashmir Domicile Certificate.
• Diploma or Degree in Civil Engineering.
• AMIE certificate, if applicable.
• Category certificate, where applicable.
• Recent photograph.
• Scanned signature.
• Valid photo identity proof.
• Other certificates required under the official notification.

Candidates shortlisted for document verification must bring their original documents, self-attested photocopies and submitted application form.

How to Apply Online for JKSSB JE Recruitment 2026

Eligible candidates can follow these steps to apply:

1. Visit the official JKSSB website: https://www.jkssb.nic.in/
2. Open the recruitment or online application section.
3. Find Advertisement Notification No. 11 of 2026.
4. Register or log in to the application portal.
5. Select the relevant Junior Engineer (Civil) post and department/item number.
6. Enter your personal, educational and other required details.
7. Upload your photograph, signature and relevant certificates in the prescribed format.
8. Pay the applicable application fee through the online payment gateway.
9. Carefully review all the information entered in the application form.
10. Submit the application before 29 December 2026.
11. Download and save the final application form for future reference.

Important application instructions:

• Apply only through the official online portal.
• Only one online application for the same item number is permitted.
• Enter your name and date of birth exactly as mentioned in your Matriculation Certificate.
• Check your department and cadre preferences carefully before final submission.
• Photograph and signature must be clear and legible.
• Do not send a hard copy of the online application to the JKSSB office.

Important Dates

The examination date, examination centres and further updates will be published separately on the JKSSB website.

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