The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board has advertised 458 posts of Junior Engineer (Civil) in the Jal Shakti Department and the Public Works (R&B) Department. The pay is Level-6 (35400-112400). Selection is on the written/OMR examination only. Online applications run from 30 November 2026 to 29 December 2026.
Official notice: Advertisement Notification No. 11 of 2026 (PDF)
The board received indents from two departments. The Jal Shakti Department asked for 282 posts and the Public Works (R&B) Department asked for 176, which makes the 458 printed in the notice. Both are direct recruitment, and both are listed as Junior Engineer (Civil) in the UT cadre, under item numbers 266 and 267. Only candidates holding a J&K domicile certificate can apply, and the notice sets 29 December 2026 as the cut-off for the domicile, category and qualification documents. The notice also warns that the number of posts can go up or down before the selection list is issued.
Key details
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board |
| Advertisement number | Advertisement Notification No. 11 of 2026, dated 27 October 2026 |
| Post | Junior Engineer (Civil) |
| Departments | Jal Shakti Department and Public Works (R&B) Department |
| Total posts | 458 |
| Pay | Level-6 (35400-112400) |
| Mode | Online application only |
| Last date | 29 December 2026 |
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notice date | 27 October 2026 |
| Online applications start | 30 November 2026 |
| Last date for online applications | 29 December 2026 |
| Age counted on | 1 January 2026 |
| Examination date | Not given in the notice |
The board says it will announce the examination date and the centres separately on www.jkssb.nic.in. It adds that no request to change the date or centre will be entertained.
Post-wise vacancies and pay
| Item no. | Department | Post | Pay | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 266 | Jal Shakti Department | Junior Engineer (Civil) | Level-6 (35400-112400) | 282 |
| 267 | Public Works (R&B) Department | Junior Engineer (Civil) | Level-6 (35400-112400) | 176 |
| Total | 458 |
Category-wise break up
| Department | OM | SC | ST1 | ST2 | OBC | ALC/IB | RBA | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jal Shakti Department | 113 | 23 | 28 | 28 | 22 | 11 | 28 | 29 | 282 |
| Public Works (R&B) Department | 71 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 7 | 17 | 17 | 176 |
| Total | 184 | 37 | 46 | 46 | 36 | 18 | 45 | 46 | 458 |
Horizontal reservation for Ex-Servicemen applies as per the extant rules, for posts that carry pay up to Level-6E (35900-113500). Reservation for Ex-Servicemen and persons with benchmark disabilities applies to the extent the indenting department communicates, or in accordance with the extant rules.
Eligibility
Annexure A gives one qualification for both items: a 3 year Diploma in Civil Engineering from a Government recognised institute, an Indian University Degree in Civil Engineering, or AMIE Section (A and B) India. Both departments use the same wording.
- Certificates must show the qualification was acquired on or before 29 December 2026. Candidates shortlisted for Document Verification have to produce the originals.
- A candidate who claims an equivalent qualification must produce the equivalence certificate, or seek equivalence from the competent authority when the board asks.
- Anyone whose qualification differs from the one prescribed will be rejected at any stage of the process.
- Candidature remains provisional till the genuineness of the documents is verified.
Age limit
Age is counted on 1 January 2026. The notice prints a maximum age and a not-born-before date for each category, and every category must be not born after 1 January 2008.
| Category | Maximum age (years) | Not born before |
|---|---|---|
| OM | 40 | 1 January 1986 |
| SC, ST-1, ST-2, RBA, ALC/IB, EWS, OBC | 43 | 1 January 1983 |
| Physically Challenged Person | 42 | 1 January 1984 |
An Ex-Serviceman can deduct the period of service from his actual age. If the resulting age does not exceed the maximum age for the post by more than 3 years, he meets the age condition (page 3).
Application fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All other candidates | Rs 600 |
| SC, ST-1, ST-2, EWS and PwBD | Rs 500 |
The fee can be paid only online, by Net Banking, credit card or debit card. An application without the fee is rejected, and the fee once paid is not refunded under any circumstances nor adjusted against any other examination or selection. Chargeback requests are not entertained.
Selection process, exam pattern and syllabus
- Written/OMR examination. The notice says selection for the post is made on the basis of merit in this examination only.
- Document Verification for shortlisted candidates, with original documents and self-attested photocopies.
The examination has objective type, multiple choice questions, set in English only. Each wrong answer carries negative marking of one-fourth of the marks for that question. The notice does not print the number of questions, the marks or the duration, and it says the syllabus will be notified separately on the board's website.
How to apply
- Apply in the online mode only. No other mode of application is accepted.
- Instructions and the details of the online portal will be made available on the board's website separately.
- Fill in your name, date of birth, father's name and mother's name exactly as they appear in the matriculation certificate.
- Indicate the item number or numbers you are applying for. Only one online application is allowed for the same item number.
- Upload the photograph, signature and certificates. Pay the fee online.
- Take a printout of the submitted form for Document Verification. Do not send hard copies to the board's office by hand, post or email.
Candidates who are already in service must submit the printout of the form with the certificate given at the end of the application form, through their Head of Department, and indicate this in the online form.
Documents to upload
- Live photograph
- Signature, size 10 KB to 20 KB
- Category certificate, maximum 200 KB in pdf format
- Qualification and experience certificates if any, self-attested, maximum 200 KB in pdf format
Reserved category candidates must hold a valid category certificate as on the cut-off date and upload it with the application. The board says no further chance to upload documents is given afterwards. A certificate in any format other than the prescribed one is not entertained.
Points to check before applying
- You need a valid J&K domicile certificate in the prescribed format on or before 29 December 2026.
- Age is counted on 1 January 2026.
- The qualification must be held on or before 29 December 2026. Any qualification other than the one prescribed is rejected.
- Changes to a submitted form are not entertained, so check every field first.
- Applications with a blurred or illegible photograph or signature are rejected.
- If you apply for both item 266 and item 267, one application per item is allowed. The notice says final allotment is made on merit and the candidate's preferences.
- Requests to change preferences for cadre and department are not entertained.
- No TA or DA is paid for the written test or Document Verification.
Scribe and compensatory time for PwBD candidates
Candidates with benchmark disabilities who hold a valid disability certificate may ask for a scribe and compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour of examination. They should have filled the application form as a PwBD candidate, and must submit the Certificate regarding Physical Limitation to write (Annexure-B) and the Letter of Undertaking for Using Own Scribe (Annexure-C). The candidate arranges his or her own scribe. The notice advises reaching the centre at least one hour in advance.
Document Verification and examination day
Shortlisted candidates bring original documents and a self-attested photocopy of each document and of the online application form. They also bring two recent colour passport size photographs, not older than six months, and an original valid photo identity proof. A candidate who does not appear before the committee or fails to produce the originals on the scheduled date is not considered for selection.
Admit cards can be downloaded from the board's website about one week before the examination. Candidates must carry the printout, two passport size photographs and an original photo identity such as Aadhaar, voter ID, driving licence, PAN card or passport. Mobile phones, smart watches and other electronic devices are prohibited in the examination hall, even when switched off.
Important Links
| Document / Portal | Official Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Download Notification PDF |
| Official Website | www.jkssb.nic.in |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for the JKSSB Junior Engineer (Civil) posts?
The last date for online applications is 29 December 2026, and applications open on 30 November 2026.
How many Junior Engineer (Civil) posts are advertised?
The notice advertises 458 posts: 282 in the Jal Shakti Department and 176 in the Public Works (R&B) Department.
What is the pay for the post?
The notice gives the pay as Level-6 (35400-112400).
What qualification is needed?
A 3 year Diploma in Civil Engineering from a Government recognised institute, an Indian University Degree in Civil Engineering, or AMIE Section (A and B) India.
What is the age limit?
As on 1 January 2026 the maximum age is 40 years for OM, 43 years for SC, ST-1, ST-2, RBA, ALC/IB, EWS and OBC, and 42 years for Physically Challenged Person.
What is the application fee?
The fee is Rs 600. For SC, ST-1, ST-2, EWS and PwBD candidates it is Rs 500. It is paid online and is not refunded.
How are candidates selected?
Selection is on merit in the written/OMR examination only, followed by Document Verification of shortlisted candidates.
Is there negative marking?
Yes. Each wrong answer carries negative marking of one-fourth of the marks assigned to that question.