JKSSB JE Recruitment 2026 – 127 Junior Engineer Mechanical Vacancies

22 Oct 2026

JKSSB JE Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 127 Junior Engineer Posts

JKSSB JE Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 127 Junior Engineer Mechanical Posts

The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has released the JKSSB JE Recruitment 2026 notification for the recruitment of 127 Junior Engineer (Mechanical) posts in the Public Works (R&B) Department of Jammu & Kashmir. The recruitment is being conducted through direct selection for eligible candidates holding the required Mechanical Engineering qualification.

As per Advertisement Notification No. 10 of 2026, dated October 21, 2026, eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the official JKSSB website. The JKSSB JE application process will begin on November 16, 2026, and the last date to apply is December 15, 2026.

JKSSB JE Recruitment 2026

JKSSB JE Recruitment 2026: Overview

Particulars	Details
Recruiting Organization	Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB)
Advertisement No.	10 of 2026
Department	Public Works (R&B) Department
Post Name	Junior Engineer (Mechanical)
Total Vacancies	127
Recruitment Type	Direct Recruitment
Cadre	UT Cadre
Qualification	Diploma/B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering or AMIE
Application Mode	Online
Application Start Date	November 16, 2026
Last Date to Apply	December 15, 2026
Maximum Age	Up to 40 years for OM candidates
Pay Level	Level-6
Salary/Pay Scale	Rs 35,400–Rs 1,12,400
Job Location	Jammu & Kashmir
Official Website	jkssb.nic.in

The detailed notification specifies that the recruitment is for 127 Junior Engineer (Mechanical) vacancies under the Public Works (R&B) Department. The post carries Pay Level-6 with a pay scale of Rs 35,400 to Rs 1,12,400.

JKSSB JE Vacancy 2026

A total of 127 Junior Engineer Mechanical posts are available under this recruitment. The notification provides the following category-wise vacancy distribution:

Category	Vacancies
OM	51
SC	10
ST-1	13
ST-2	13
OBC	10
ALC/IB	5
RBA	13
EWS	12
Total	127

JKSSB JE Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

Candidates should keep the following dates in mind:

Event	Date
Notification Date	October 21, 2026
Online Application Begins	November 16, 2026
Last Date to Apply	December 15, 2026
Examination Date	To be notified
Admit Card	To be notified

JKSSB JE Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates applying for the JKSSB Junior Engineer Mechanical Recruitment 2026 must fulfil the prescribed domicile, educational qualification, age and other conditions.

Domicile

The applicant must be a Domicile of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir and should possess a valid Domicile Certificate issued by the competent authority in the prescribed format.

The required domicile and category certificates must be valid as of the application cut-off date, which is December 15, 2026, unless the application deadline is extended.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess one of the following qualifications:

3-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a Government-recognized institute; or
Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an Indian University; or
AMIE Section (A & B), India.

The qualification must have been acquired on or before the prescribed cut-off date.

JKSSB JE Age Limit 2026

The age limit for JKSSB JE Recruitment is calculated as of January 1, 2026.

Category	Maximum Age
Open Merit (OM)	40 Years
SC	43 Years
ST-1	43 Years
ST-2	43 Years
RBA	43 Years
ALC/IB	43 Years
EWS	43 Years
OBC	43 Years
Physically Challenged Person	42 Years

JKSSB JE Salary 2026

Selected candidates for the Junior Engineer (Mechanical) post will be placed in Pay Level-6.

The prescribed pay scale is:

Rs 35,400 – Rs 1,12,400 per month

The notification does not specify the details of additional allowances and benefits.

JKSSB JE Application Fee 2026

Candidates are required to pay the application fee online while submitting the application form.

Category	Application Fee
SC/ST-1/ST-2/EWS/PwBD	Rs 500
Other Candidates	Rs 600

The fee can be paid through Net Banking, Credit Card or Debit Card. The application fee is non-refundable once paid.

JKSSB JE Selection Process 2026

The selection process for the Junior Engineer Mechanical post will be based on a written/OMR examination, followed by Document Verification for candidates shortlisted on the basis of merit.

The written examination will consist of objective-type multiple-choice questions and will be conducted in English. There will be negative marking of one-fourth of the marks assigned to a question for each incorrect answer.

The detailed syllabus, examination date, number of questions, total marks and examination duration are to be notified separately.

Selection Stages

Written/OMR Examination
Merit List
Document Verification

Candidates shortlisted for Document Verification will be required to produce their original documents along with self-attested copies.

Documents Required for JKSSB JE Application

Candidates should keep the required documents ready before completing the online application. These may include:

Valid J&K Domicile Certificate
Educational qualification certificates
Category certificate, if applicable
Matriculation certificate
Bonafide Certificate, wherever applicable
Ex-Servicemen certificate, if applicable
PwBD and scribe-related documents, wherever applicable
Recent passport-size photographs
Valid photo identity proof
Printout of the submitted online application form
In-service certificate, wherever applicable

Candidates should carefully check the notification for the prescribed formats and document requirements before submitting the application.

How to Apply for JKSSB JE Recruitment 2026?

Eligible candidates can apply online through the official JKSSB website. Follow these steps:

Step 1: Visit the Official Website

Go to the official JKSSB website at jkssb.nic.in.

Step 2: Find the Recruitment Notification

Open the notification for Junior Engineer (Mechanical), Advertisement No. 10 of 2026.

Step 3: Check Eligibility

Read the eligibility requirements carefully, including domicile, educational qualification and age criteria.

Step 4: Complete the Application Form

Enter your personal and educational details carefully. The candidate's name, date of birth, father's name and mother's name should match the matriculation certificate.

Step 5: Upload Documents

Upload the required photograph, signature, qualification certificates and category certificate, wherever applicable, according to the prescribed size and format.

Step 6: Pay the Application Fee

Pay the applicable fee through the available online payment options.

Step 7: Submit and Save

Review all details before final submission. After submitting the application, note down the application number and take a printout for future use and Document Verification.

Candidates should not send a hard copy of the application form to the JKSSB office.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How many vacancies are released under JKSSB JE Recruitment 2026?

JKSSB has announced 127 vacancies for Junior Engineer (Mechanical) posts.

What is the JKSSB JE application start date?

The online application process will start on November 16, 2026.

What is the last date to apply for JKSSB JE Recruitment 2026?

The last date to submit the online application is December 15, 2026.

What is the qualification for JKSSB JE Mechanical Recruitment?

Candidates should have a 3-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, a Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or AMIE Section (A & B), India, as prescribed in the notification.