JKSSB JE Mechanical Recruitment 2026 – 127 Posts, Apply Before 15.12.2026

JKSSB has announced 127 Junior Engineer (Mechanical) posts in the Jammu and Kashmir Public Works (R and B) Department. The online form is not open yet. It starts on 16.11.2026 and closes on 15.12.2026, so you have almost a month to get your certificates ready. Only candidates with a valid Jammu and Kashmir Domicile Certificate (proof that you are a resident of the Union Territory) can apply, and your final rank depends on one written exam.

Recruitment Overview

Important Dates

Application Fee

Vacancy Details

The Board says the number of posts can go up or down before the selection is finished. Horizontal reservation for Ex-Servicemen and PwBD candidates applies as the department decides; the notification does not give those numbers.

Eligibility Criteria

OM is Open Merit, the general category. 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, PwBD means Persons with Benchmark Disabilities, and ESM means Ex-Servicemen.

Ex-Servicemen: the years you served in the Armed Forces are deducted from 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 15.06.1984 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 post, which means it is filled by open selection and not by promotion. It sits at Pay Level 6 in the Union Territory cadre of the Public Works (R and B) Department.
• Both diploma holders and engineering graduates can apply, so you do not need a degree if you hold a 3-year Mechanical diploma.
• You should not apply if your diploma or degree will only be finished after 15.12.2026, because the notification asks for it on or before that date.
• Your domicile and category certificates must also be valid on 15.12.2026. Get them issued or renewed before then.
• Selection is by one written exam only, so your exam marks are what count. Wrong answers lose marks, so guess carefully.

Selection Process

In short: your final rank comes only from your written exam marks. Document verification checks that your papers are valid, and it does not add 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 16.11.2026, register or log in on the JKSSB application portal. The board will publish the step-by-step instructions on its website.
4. Fill in your name, date of birth and parents’ names exactly as in your Class 10 certificate. Upload your live photograph, signature and certificates.
5. Pay the fee online, submit the form, note your application number, and keep a printout for 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 generated.
• Use the prescribed format for your category certificate. A certificate in any other format is rejected, and the Board gives no second chance to upload.
• 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. Appearing in the exam more than once on multiple forms can lead to cancellation and a ban.
• Do not carry mobile phones, smart watches or other electronic devices to the exam. Even switched-off devices are banned.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The online form opens on 16.11.2026 and the last date to apply is 15.12.2026.

How many JE Mechanical posts has JKSSB advertised?

JKSSB has advertised 127 posts under Item No. 265 in the Public Works (R and B) Department.

What qualification is needed for JKSSB JE Mechanical?

You need a 3-year diploma or a university degree in Mechanical Engineering, or AMIE Section A and B, held on or before 15.12.2026.

What is the age limit for JKSSB JE Mechanical?

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 of multiple-choice questions in English, followed by Document Verification, and each wrong answer loses one-fourth of the marks.

What is the pay for JE Mechanical 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.

Do I need a Jammu and Kashmir domicile to apply?

Yes, you need a valid Domicile Certificate (official proof that you are a resident of the Union Territory) issued on or before 15.12.2026.

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.