JKSSB Junior Engineer (Civil) Recruitment 2026
Post Date : 28 October 2026
Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB), Srinagar, has announced 458 vacancies for Junior Engineer (Civil). Candidates with a Diploma in Civil Engineering, a Degree in Civil Engineering or AMIE (Section A and B) are eligible. The age limit is 18 to 40 years as on 01 January 2026 (up to 43 years with category-wise relaxation). Applications will open online from 30 November 2026 to 29 December 2026. Selection will be through a Written (OMR) Examination and Document Verification. Only candidates holding a valid J&K domicile certificate can apply. All dates, fees, vacancy details and links for the JKSSB Junior Engineer (Civil) Recruitment 2026 are given below. (Advt No: 11 of 2026)
| Item No | Department | Post | OM | SC | ST-1 | ST-2 | OBC | ALC/IB | RBA | EWS | Total |
| 266 | Jal Shakti Department | Junior Engineer (Civil) | 113 | 23 | 28 | 28 | 22 | 11 | 28 | 29 | 282 |
| 267 | Public Works (R&B) Department | Junior Engineer (Civil) | 71 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 7 | 17 | 17 | 176 |
| Total | 184 | 37 | 46 | 46 | 36 | 18 | 45 | 46 | 458 |
This recruitment has 2 selection stages, in the order shown below.
- Valid Domicile Certificate of UT of J&K
- Educational and qualification certificates
- Category certificate in the prescribed format (RBA, SC, ST-1, ST-2, OBC, EWS, ALC/IB, PwBD)
- Ex-servicemen: Form XIV certificate (Rule 18, J&K Reservation Rules 2005) and affidavit before a 1st Class Judicial Magistrate
- Bonafide certificate for degrees from non-central universities outside J&K
- Matriculation certificate for name and date of birth
- Two passport size photographs (not older than six months, with date) and a valid photo ID
- PwBD scribe: Annexure B certificate and Annexure C undertaking
- 1Check that you hold a valid UT of J&K Domicile Certificate and the required Civil Engineering qualification by 29 December 2026.
- 2The application portal details will be put on www.jkssb.nic.in separately. Apply online only, from 30 November 2026.
- 3Fill one application for each item number (266 or 267; the latest one counts). Upload a live photo and signature (10 to 20 KB each), the category certificate (PDF, max 200 KB) and self-attested qualification certificates (PDF, max 200 KB).
- 4PwBD candidates needing a scribe or compensatory time (20 minutes per hour) must say so in the form.
- 5Pay the fee online by Net Banking, Credit Card or Debit Card. The fee is non-refundable.
- 6Submit the application by 29 December 2026. Keep a printout for Document Verification; do not send hard copies to the Board. In-service candidates must route the form through their Head of Department by the last date of Document Verification.
Q. What is the last date to apply for JKSSB Junior Engineer (Civil) 2026?
A. Applications start on 30 November 2026 and the last date to apply is 29 December 2026.
Q. How many vacancies are there?
A. There are 458 vacancies in total for this recruitment, as per the category-wise breakup given on this page.
Q. What is the educational qualification?
A. A 3-year Diploma in Civil Engineering, a Degree in Civil Engineering or AMIE (Section A and B), held on or before 29 December 2026. A valid J&K domicile certificate is needed.
Q. What is the age limit?
A. The maximum age is 40 years for OM, 43 years for reserved categories and 42 years for PwBD, as on 01 January 2026.
Q. What is the application fee?
A. The fee is Rs 600 for General / OM and OBC, and Rs 500 for SC, ST-1, ST-2, EWS and PwBD. It is paid online.
Q. What is the selection process?
A. Selection is through a written (OMR) objective exam followed by Document Verification.
Q. What is the salary?
A. The pay is Level-6, Rs 35,400 to Rs 1,12,400.
Q. Where can I find the official notification?
A. The notification and application details are on jkssb.nic.in.
- Only candidates with a valid Domicile Certificate of UT of J&K, valid on or before 29 December 2026, can apply.
- The notification is subject to the outcome of any writ petition or O.A. pending before a competent court, and the number of posts may increase or decrease.
- Candidature is provisional until documents are verified; ineligible candidates can be removed at any stage.
- Admit cards are downloaded from the website about one week before the exam; none are sent by post.
- Mobile phones, smart watches and AI-enabled devices are banned in the exam hall.
Note: Please verify all details from the official notification and website before applying. This page is for reference only and is not affiliated with any government body.