JKSSB Junior Engineer Mechanical Recruitment 2026

The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has issued Advertisement Notification No. 10 of 2026 for Junior Engineer (Mechanical) recruitment in the Public Works (R&B) Department. Candidates with the prescribed Mechanical Engineering diploma, degree or AMIE qualification who meet the domicile and age requirements can apply online.

The recruitment is for 127 regular posts in the Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory cadre. Applications are scheduled to open on 16 November 2026 and close on 15 December 2026; the selection process consists of an objective written/OMR examination followed by document verification.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

All 127 vacancies are for Junior Engineer (Mechanical) posts in the Public Works (R&B) Department. The notification gives the following category-wise distribution:

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Applicants must hold a three-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a government-recognised institute or Indian university, a Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or AMIE Section A&B India. The required qualification must be held on or before the application cut-off date, 15 December 2026.

A valid domicile certificate for the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, issued by the competent authority on or before 15 December 2026, is mandatory. Candidates should be ready to produce the prescribed certificates during the application and verification process. In-service candidates must provide a certificate through the proper channel.

Age Limit

Age is assessed as of 1 January 2026. Open Merit candidates must be no older than 40 years and must have been born between 1 January 1986 and 1 January 2008. Candidates in the SC, ST-1, ST-2, RBA, ALC/IB, EWS and OBC categories have a maximum age of 43 years, with the stated date-of-birth range from 1 January 1983 to 1 January 2008. Physically Challenged Persons have a maximum age of 42 years and must have been born between 1 January 1984 and 1 January 2008. For ex-servicemen, the service period is deducted from actual age; the resulting age must not exceed the applicable maximum age limit by more than three years. The notification states that the latest permissible date of birth for ex-servicemen is 1 January 2008.

Application Fee

The examination fee must be paid online. It is non-refundable, and an application submitted without the prescribed payment will be rejected.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through the JKSSB website. Keep the required details and documents ready before starting the online form:

1. Visit the official JKSSB website at www.jkssb.nic.in and read Advertisement Notification No. 10 of 2026 carefully.
2. Open the online application link for Junior Engineer (Mechanical) once it becomes available and register using a valid email address and mobile number.
3. Complete the form with the required personal, educational and category-related information.
4. Upload the live photograph and signature, along with the required qualification and category documents in the prescribed format.
5. Pay the applicable fee online using net banking, a credit card or a debit card.
6. Check the details entered, submit the application and save or print a copy for your records. Do not send a hard copy to the JKSSB office.

Applicants should have their Jammu and Kashmir domicile certificate, educational qualification certificates, Matriculation certificate as date-of-birth proof, and applicable category certificate ready. PwBD and Ex-Servicemen certificates are required where applicable; Ex-Servicemen should use Form XIV. In-service candidates need a certificate through the proper channel.

Salary & Pay Scale

Selected candidates will be appointed on a regular basis at Pay Level 6 under the 7th CPC, with a pay scale of INR 35,400 to INR 1,12,400. Allowances are admissible under the rules of the Government of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

Selection Process

Selection will be based purely on merit in an objective-type written/OMR examination. The questions will be multiple choice and set in English only. One-fourth of the marks assigned to a question will be deducted for each wrong answer. Candidates shortlisted on the basis of the examination will be called for verification of original documents. The examination date and the post syllabus will be notified separately on the official website.

Eligible candidates should review the official notification and submit their online application by 15 December 2026, ensuring that their eligibility documents and fee payment are complete.