JKSSB Junior Engineer Civil Recruitment 2026: 458 Posts

The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has released Advertisement Notification No. 11 of 2026, dated 27 October 2026, for 458 posts of Junior Engineer (Civil) in the Jal Shakti Department and the Public Works (R&B) Department of Jammu and Kashmir. Online applications start on 30 November 2026 and the last date is 29 December 2026. Only candidates who hold a valid J&K domicile certificate can apply, and the selection is on the basis of merit in a written (OMR) objective exam only.

Important Dates

• Advertisement date: 27 October 2026
• Start of online applications: 30 November 2026
• Last date of online applications: 29 December 2026
• Exam date and centres: to be notified separately by the Board

Vacancy Details

The Board says the number of posts may rise or fall before the selection is complete.

Eligibility

• Pay: Level-6 (Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400).
• Qualification: a 3-year Diploma in Civil Engineering from a Government-recognised institute, or a University degree in Civil Engineering, or AMIE Section (A and B) of India. The qualification must be held on or before the last date, 29 December 2026.
• Domicile: a valid Domicile Certificate of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir is needed on or before the last date.
• Age (as on 1 January 2026): Open Merit up to 40 years. SC, ST-1, ST-2, RBA, ALC/IB, EWS and OBC up to 43 years. Physically challenged persons up to 42 years. A candidate must not be born after 1 January 2008. Ex-servicemen get relaxation by deducting their service period.

Application Fee

• General (Open Merit) and other categories: Rs. 600
• SC, ST-1, ST-2, EWS and PwBD: Rs. 500
• The fee is paid online only (net banking, credit or debit card) and is not refunded.

Selection Process

• The selection is on the basis of merit in the written (OMR) examination only.
• The exam has objective, multiple-choice questions in English only, and each wrong answer carries negative marking of one-fourth of the marks of that question.
• The syllabus will be notified separately on the JKSSB website.
• Shortlisted candidates go through document verification with original certificates. No TA or DA is paid for the exam or verification.

How to Apply

• Read the full advertisement notification on the JKSSB website, including Annexure-A with the category-wise vacancies.
• When the window opens on 30 November 2026, fill the online application form on the Board's website and upload the documents asked for.
• A candidate who claims a reserved category must hold a valid category certificate in the prescribed format as on the last date.
• Pay the fee online and keep a printout of the submitted form.
• Persons with disabilities who want a scribe or extra time must fill the PwBD details in the form and submit Annexure-B and Annexure-C on the exam day.