JKSSB JE Civil Recruitment 2026 – 458 Posts, Apply Before 29.12.2026

With 458 vacancies, this is a large Junior Engineer (Civil) recruitment for two Jammu and Kashmir departments: Jal Shakti and Public Works (R and B). The online form is not open yet. It runs from 30.11.2026 to 29.12.2026, so you have time to get your certificates ready. Only candidates with a Jammu and Kashmir Domicile Certificate (proof that you are a resident of the Union Territory) can apply, and your rank depends on one written exam.

Recruitment Overview

Important Dates

Application Fee

Vacancy Details

JKSSB says the number of posts can go up or down before selection ends, and the notice is subject to any court case. Horizontal reservation (a quota that cuts across the category quotas) for Ex-Servicemen and PwBD candidates applies as each department decides. The notification gives no numbers for it.

Eligibility Criteria

OM is Open Merit, the general category. SC and ST are Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, and ST-1 and ST-2 are the two Scheduled Tribe groups in the vacancy list. RBA means Residents of Backward Areas, and ALC/IB means residents of areas next to the Line of Actual Control or the International Border. EWS is the Economically Weaker Section, OBC is Other Backward Classes, and PwBD means Persons with Benchmark Disabilities.

Ex-Servicemen: the years you served in the Armed Forces are taken off your actual age. If the result is not more than 3 years above the maximum age for the post, you meet the age condition.

So a general candidate born on 15.06.1985 is too old, because the OM cut-off is 01.01.1986. An OBC candidate born on the same day is within the limit, because the OBC cut-off is 01.01.1983.

Who Should Apply

• This is a direct recruitment, which means the posts are filled by open selection and not by promotion. The jobs are in the Union Territory (UT) cadre at Pay Level 6.
• The 458 posts sit under two item numbers. Item 266 is Jal Shakti (282 posts) and Item 267 is Public Works (R and B), with 176 posts. You choose the item or items you want, and JKSSB considers you only for those. Once you have filled in your preference, the Board will not change it.
• A 3-year diploma is enough, so you do not need an engineering degree.
• Do not apply if you will finish your diploma or degree after 29.12.2026. Your qualification, domicile certificate and any category certificate must all be valid on or before that date.
• JKSSB has not announced the exam date, syllabus or marks yet. It will put them on jkssb.nic.in later, so keep checking the website.

Selection Process

In short: your rank comes only from the written exam. Document Verification checks that your papers are valid, and it adds no marks.

Salary and Benefits

How to Apply

1. Read the full notification on the JKSSB website before you start.
2. Keep your Domicile Certificate, category certificate (if any), qualification certificates and Class 10 (matriculation) certificate ready.
3. When the portal opens on 30.11.2026, fill in the online form. Write your name, date of birth and parents’ names exactly as in your Class 10 certificate. JKSSB will publish the step-by-step instructions on its website.
4. Choose the item or items you want (Item 266 Jal Shakti, Item 267 Public Works R and B), upload your live photograph, signature and certificates, and pay the fee online.
5. Submit the form, note your application number, and print the form. You must bring the printout to Document Verification.

Note: Only online applications are accepted. Do not send a printed copy of the form to the Board by post, email or in person.

Documents Required

Important Links

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Write your name, date of birth, father’s name and mother’s name exactly as in your Class 10 certificate, or your candidature can be cancelled at verification.
• Check every field before you submit. The Board will not change anything once the form is submitted and an application number is created, and it will not change your department preference either.
• Use the prescribed format for your category certificate. A certificate in any other format is rejected, and you get no second chance to upload it.
• Do not wait for the last date. The portal can slow down or fail when many candidates apply together.
• Send only one application for the same item number. If you apply twice and sit the exam more than once for the same item, your candidature is cancelled and you can be banned.
• Do not carry a mobile phone, smart watch or any electronic device to the exam. Even a switched-off device is banned.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the last date to apply for JKSSB JE Civil?

The online form opens on 30.11.2026 and the last date to apply is 29.12.2026.

How many JE Civil posts has JKSSB advertised?

JKSSB has advertised 458 posts: 282 in the Jal Shakti Department and 176 in the Public Works (R and B) Department.

What qualification is needed for JKSSB JE Civil?

You need a 3-year diploma or a degree in Civil Engineering, or AMIE Section A and B, held on or before 29.12.2026.

What is the age limit for JKSSB JE Civil?

General (OM, or Open Merit) candidates must be 18 to 40 years old as on 01.01.2026, and most reserved categories can be up to 43.

How much is the application fee?

The fee is Rs 600, or Rs 500 for SC, ST-1, ST-2, EWS and PwBD candidates, and it can only be paid online.

How will candidates be selected?

Selection is by merit in one written OMR exam in English, followed by Document Verification, and each wrong answer loses one-fourth of the marks.

What is the pay for JE Civil in JKSSB?

The post is at Pay Level 6 (a government pay grade) with a pay scale of Rs 35,400 to Rs 1,12,400.

Can I choose between Jal Shakti and Public Works (R and B)?

You pick the item or items you want, Item 266 for Jal Shakti or Item 267 for Public Works (R and B), and JKSSB allots the department on merit and your preference.

Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.