JKSSB JE Recruitment 2026 Notification Out – Apply Online for 127 Junior Engineer Posts

The Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has released Advertisement Notification No. 10 of 2026, dated 21.10.2026, for JKSSB Junior Engineer Mechanical Recruitment 2026. The board is filling 127 vacancies of Junior Engineer (Mechanical) in the Public Works (R&B) Department of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir through direct recruitment.

Candidates who hold a 3-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a Government recognized institute, an Indian University Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or AMIE Section (A&B) India, and who hold a valid J&K Domicile Certificate, can apply. The online application starts on 16.11.2026 and the last date to apply online is 15.12.2026. Applications are accepted in online mode only, through the JKSSB website, www.jkssb.nic.in.

JKSSB Junior Engineer Mechanical Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF

JKSSB has issued the detailed advertisement notification with the terms and conditions, the category-wise vacancy breakup (Annexure-A) and the formats for the physical limitation certificate (Annexure-B) and the scribe undertaking (Annexure-C). The direct links are given below.

• Notification PDF: Click Here
• Apply Online Link: Apply Here
• Official Website: www.jkssb.nic.in

JKSSB Junior Engineer Mechanical Recruitment 2026 Overview

The table below summarises the key facts of the JKSSB Junior Engineer Mechanical Recruitment 2026 notification.

JKSSB Junior Engineer Mechanical Important Dates

The apply online window for JKSSB Junior Engineer Mechanical opens on 16.11.2026 and closes on 15.12.2026. The cut-off date for qualification, domicile and category certificates is also the last date of submission of online application forms.

JKSSB Junior Engineer Mechanical Vacancy 2026

JKSSB Junior Engineer Mechanical Vacancy 2026 has a total of 127 posts in Pay Level-6 for the Public Works (R&B) Department. The category-wise breakup given in Annexure-A is shown in the table. The board states that the actual number of posts may increase or decrease before or during the selection process.

Horizontal reservation for Ex-Servicemen (ESM) and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) applies to the extent communicated by the Indenting Department or as per extant rules. The post-wise numbers for these horizontal categories are not specified in the notification.

JKSSB Junior Engineer Mechanical Eligibility Criteria

To meet the JKSSB Junior Engineer Mechanical eligibility, candidates must satisfy the domicile, qualification and age conditions as on the cut-off date.

• The candidate must be a Domicile of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir and must hold a valid Domicile Certificate issued by the Competent Authority in the prescribed format on or before the cut-off date, i.e. 15.12.2026 unless extended.
• The candidate must hold the educational qualification given below, acquired on or before the cut-off date.
• Candidates seeking reservation must hold a valid category certificate in the prescribed format as on the cut-off date and upload it with the online application.
• Candidates claiming equivalent qualification, where applicable, must produce the relevant Equivalence Certificate. The final decision on such candidates rests with the Board.
• A candidate with a qualification other than the one prescribed is not eligible, and the candidature will be summarily rejected at any stage.

JKSSB Junior Engineer Mechanical Qualification

The JKSSB Junior Engineer Mechanical qualification, as prescribed in Annexure-A, is given below.

JKSSB Junior Engineer Mechanical Salary

The post of Junior Engineer (Mechanical) carries Pay Level-6 with a pay scale of 35400–112400. Allowances and other benefits are not specified in the notification.

JKSSB Junior Engineer Mechanical Application Fee

The JKSSB Junior Engineer Mechanical application fee is Rs. 600, and Rs. 500 for SC, ST-1, ST-2, EWS and PwBD candidates. The fee can be paid only online through Net Banking, Credit Card or Debit Card.

Applications received without the prescribed fee are summarily rejected. The fee once paid is not refunded under any circumstances and is not adjusted against any other examination or selection.

JKSSB Junior Engineer Mechanical Age Limit

The JKSSB Junior Engineer Mechanical age limit is counted as on 01.01.2026. The maximum age is 40 years for Open Merit candidates and up to 43 years for the reserved categories, as shown below.

Ex-Servicemen who have served in the Armed Forces can deduct the period of service from their actual age. If the resultant age does not exceed the maximum age limit prescribed for the post by more than 3 years, they are deemed to satisfy the age condition. Such candidates must not be born after 01.01.2008.

JKSSB Junior Engineer Mechanical Selection Process

The selection for the post of Junior Engineer (Mechanical) will be made on the basis of merit obtained in the written/OMR examination only. Shortlisted candidates are then called for Document Verification.

• The examination consists of Objective Type, Multiple Choice Questions, set in English only.
• There is negative marking of one-fourth of the marks assigned to each question for every wrong answer.
• The syllabus will be notified separately on the official JKSSB website.
• The date and centres of the examination will be notified separately on www.jkssb.nic.in. No request for a change of centre is entertained.
• The number of questions, total marks and duration of the examination are not specified in the notification.
• Candidates shortlisted for Document Verification must appear with original documents and a self-attested photostat copy of each document, the certificates and the online application form.
• No TA/DA is paid for the written test or Document Verification.

Documents Required for JKSSB Junior Engineer Mechanical Recruitment

• Domicile Certificate in the prescribed format, valid up to the cut-off date
• Educational qualification certificates, valid on or before the cut-off date
• Category Certificate in the prescribed format, if claiming reservation or age relaxation
• Matriculation certificate showing name, date of birth, father's name and mother's name
• Bonafide Certificate in the format prescribed by the Board, issued by the Controller/Registrar of the university, for degrees from recognized universities, colleges or institutes outside the UT of J&K other than Central Universities
• Ex-Servicemen: Certificate in Form-XIV signed by the competent authority under Rule 18 of the Jammu and Kashmir Reservation Rules, 2005, and an affidavit sworn before a 1st Class Judicial Magistrate (S.O. 361 of 2021 dated 20.10.2021)
• PwBD candidates using a scribe: Disability Certificate (self-attested), Certificate regarding physical limitation to write (Annexure-B), Letter of Undertaking for Using Own Scribe (Annexure-C), and the scribe's qualification certificate and photo-ID copy
• Printout of the online application form, two recent colour passport size photographs (not older than 6 months, with date) and an original valid photo-ID proof
• In-service candidates: certificate at the last paragraph of the application form, signed and stamped, forwarded through the proper channel (Head of Department/Designated Authority)

How to Apply for JKSSB Junior Engineer Mechanical Recruitment 2026

Candidates must apply online only. No other mode of application is accepted, and the instructions for filling the online application will be made available separately on the Board's website.

JKSSB Junior Engineer Mechanical Apply Online

1. Check the eligibility conditions for domicile, qualification and age as on the cut-off dates.
2. Visit the official website www.jkssb.nic.in and follow the online application instructions published for this notification.
3. Fill in the application form carefully. Write the name, date of birth, father's name and mother's name exactly as in the matriculation certificate.
4. Upload the live photograph and signature (size 10 KB to 20 KB), the category certificate (maximum 200 KB, PDF) and the self-attested qualification certificates (maximum 200 KB, PDF), as required.
5. Pay the application fee online through Net Banking, Credit Card or Debit Card.
6. Review the form, submit it, note the application number and take a printout to produce at Document Verification. Do not send the hard copy to the JKSSB office.

JKSSB Junior Engineer Mechanical Important Instructions

• Only one online application is allowed for the same item number. If more than one is detected, the latest application is considered. Appearing in the examination more than once for the same item number leads to cancellation and debarment.
• No change or correction in the application form is entertained after submission, including preferences for cadre and department.
• Applications with a blurred or illegible photograph or signature are summarily rejected.
• Candidature remains provisional until documents are verified by the Appointing Authority. Ineligible candidates will not be allowed in later stages.
• A claim for reservation based on an invalid, false or forged certificate leads to debarment from JKSSB examinations and penal action.
• Reserved category applicants using a certificate format other than the prescribed one will not be entertained.
• PwBD candidates can avail a scribe and/or compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour of examination on production of the Annexure-B certificate and the Annexure-C undertaking. The candidate must arrange their own scribe, and the scribe must not be a candidate for the same examination or a relative.
• Mobile phones, smart watches, smart glasses, AI-enabled devices, Bluetooth devices and similar electronic equipment, even if switched off, are prohibited in the examination hall.
• Roll number slips are not issued by post. Candidates must visit the JKSSB website regularly for updates, and carry two recent passport size photographs and an original photo-ID proof (Aadhaar, Voter ID, Driving License, PAN Card, Passport, School/College/University I-Card or Employer ID Card) to the examination.
• Candidates should apply well before the last date to avoid website overload during the closing days.
• Submission of the form implies consent to security screening, including physical frisking, metal detector scanning, biometric capture, facial recognition and Aadhaar authentication.
• The decision of the Board on eligibility, acceptance or rejection of applications, conduct of examinations and the merit list is final and binding.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is JKSSB Junior Engineer Mechanical Recruitment 2026?

It is the direct recruitment of Junior Engineer (Mechanical) in the Public Works (R&B) Department of Jammu & Kashmir, advertised by JKSSB through Advertisement Notification No. 10 of 2026.

How many vacancies are available in JKSSB Junior Engineer Mechanical Recruitment 2026?

There are 127 vacancies (OM-51, SC-10, ST1-13, ST2-13, OBC-10, ALC/IB-5, RBA-13, EWS-12).

What is the starting date to apply online for JKSSB JE Mechanical 2026?

Eligible candidates can start submitting their online application forms from 16 November 2026 through the official recruitment portal.

What is the last date to submit the online application form?

The final cut-off date and last time for the successful submission of the online application form is 15 December 2026.

What is the required educational qualification for JKSSB JE Mechanical?

Applicants must possess a 3-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized institute or university, or a Degree in Mechanical Engineering / AMIE Section (A&B) India.

What is the age limit for Open Merit candidates?

The maximum age limit for Open Merit candidates is 40 years as on 1st January 2026, with admissible age relaxations provided for reserved categories.

What is the application fee for General category candidates?

General and other unreserved category candidates are required to pay an application fee of Rs. 600/- online.

What is the salary structure for the Junior Engineer post?

Selected candidates for the Junior Engineer (Mechanical) post will be placed in Level-6 with a salary range of Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400.

What is the selection procedure for this recruitment?

The selection of candidates will be strictly based on the merit obtained in the objective type Written or OMR-based examination.

Are non-domiciles of Jammu and Kashmir eligible to apply?

No, candidates must be a Domicile of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir and possess a valid Domicile Certificate issued by the competent authority.