JKSSB Junior Engineer Civil Recruitment 2026 — 458 Posts, Apply 30 November to 29 December

Post Date: 28 October 2026 | Last Update: 28 October 2026
Short Information

The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has announced 458 Junior Engineer (Civil) vacancies under Advertisement No. 11 of 2026, released on 27 October 2026. The posts are in the Jal Shakti Department (282 posts) and the Public Works (R&B) Department (176 posts). Online applications will open on 30 November 2026 and close on 29 December 2026. This is a separate recruitment from the JKSSB Junior Engineer (Mechanical) drive of 127 posts under Advertisement No. 10 of 2026.

JKSSB Junior Engineer Civil — 458 Posts
JKSSB JE Civil Recruitment 2026
458 Posts — Apply 30 November to 29 December
Important Dates
Advertisement No.11 of 2026
Notification date27 October 2026
Apply online starts30 November 2026
Last date to apply29 December 2026
Exam dateTo be notified separately
Application Fee
Other categoriesRs 600
SC / ST-1 / ST-2 / EWS / PwBDRs 500
Pay scaleLevel-6, Rs 35,400-1,12,400
SelectionWritten / OMR examination + document verification; 1/4 mark deducted for each wrong answer
Age Limit: As on 1 January 2026 — Open Merit maximum 40 years (not born before 1 January 1986 and not born after 1 January 2008). Reserved categories (SC, ST-1, ST-2, RBA, ALC / IB, EWS, OBC): maximum 43 years. Physically challenged candidates: maximum 42 years.
Vacancy Details
DepartmentPostsCategory break-up
Jal Shakti Department (Item No. 266)282OM 113, SC 23, ST-1 28, ST-2 28, OBC 22, ALC / IB 11, RBA 28, EWS 29
Public Works (R&B) Department (Item No. 267)176OM 71, SC 14, ST-1 18, ST-2 18, OBC 14, ALC / IB 7, RBA 17, EWS 17
Total458 postsQualification: 3-year Diploma in Civil Engineering from a government-recognised institute, or a Degree in Civil Engineering, or AMIE Section (A & B). UT Cadre posts, job location Jammu and Kashmir.

How to Apply:

  1. Visit the official JKSSB website at jkssb.nic.in and read Advertisement No. 11 of 2026 fully.
  2. Wait for the online application link, which will be activated on 30 November 2026.
  3. Fill the form, upload the documents, and pay the fee online.
  4. Submit the form before 29 December 2026 and keep a printout for future use.
Important Links
JKSSB Official Websitejkssb.nic.in — JKSSB Official Website

A private information portal (not a government website) — confirm every detail from the official notification before applying.

FAQ

How many JKSSB JE Civil posts are there?
458 posts — 282 in Jal Shakti and 176 in Public Works (R&B).

When do applications open and close?
Applications open on 30 November 2026 and close on 29 December 2026.

What is the qualification?
A 3-year Diploma in Civil Engineering, or a Degree in Civil Engineering, or AMIE Section (A & B).

What is the age limit?
Maximum 40 years for Open Merit as on 1 January 2026; 43 years for reserved categories and 42 years for physically challenged candidates.

What is the pay scale?
Level-6, Rs 35,400-1,12,400.