The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB), Jaipur has released Advertisement No. 10/2026 for Junior Engineer (Kanishtha Abhiyanta) Joint Direct Recruitment 2026, inviting applications for 874 posts of Junior Engineer (Civil) and Junior Engineer (Mechanical/Electrical) across the Public Works Department, Water Resources Department, and Public Health Engineering Department of the Rajasthan Government. Eligible candidates holding a relevant engineering degree or diploma can apply online from 16 August 2026 to 14 September 2026.
Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB), Jaipur — for Public Works Department, Water Resources Department & Public Health Engineering Department, Government of Rajasthan
Location
Rajasthan (State Govt job — RSSB is a Rajasthan state recruitment body; reservation benefits for SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS and Ex-servicemen are limited to Rajasthan-domicile candidates, and Scheduled Area posts are restricted to residents of Rajasthan’s Scheduled Areas)
Total Vacancies
874 (793 Non-Scheduled Area + 81 Scheduled Area) — department & post-wise breakup below
Qualification
Degree/Diploma in Civil Engineering (for JE Civil posts) or Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering (for JE Mechanical/Electrical post) from a recognized institution, plus working knowledge of Hindi (Devanagari script) & Rajasthani culture
Age Limit
18 – 40 years (as on 01.01.2027)
Selection Process
Written Exam (CBT/TBT/OMR) → Answer Key & Objections → Document Verification → Final Merit List
Pay Scale
Pay Matrix Level-10 (7th CPC) after a 2-year probation on fixed remuneration
How to Apply
Apply online only via SSO Portal / Rajasthan Recruitment Portal
Note: Candidates who have already paid the One Time Registration (OTR) fee on the SSO Portal do not need to pay it again.
Vacancy Details
Department
Post
Non-Scheduled Area
Scheduled Area
Total
Public Works Department (PWD)
Junior Engineer (Civil) – Degree
329
22
351
Junior Engineer (Civil) – Diploma
41
01
42
Water Resources Department
Junior Engineer (Civil) – Degree
72
00
72
Junior Engineer (Civil) – Diploma
144
35
179
Public Health Engineering Department (PHED)
Junior Engineer (Civil) – Degree
44
03
47
Junior Engineer (Civil) – Diploma
133
18
151
Junior Engineer (Mechanical/Electrical) – Diploma
30
02
32
Total
793
81
874
Note: A detailed category-wise (General/SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS) and horizontal (women/Ex-servicemen/PwBD/outstanding sportsperson) reservation breakup for each post is published in the official notification; candidates are advised to check the exact figures for their category there before applying.
Eligibility Criteria
Criterion
Detail
Educational Qualification
B.E./B.Tech or Diploma in Civil Engineering (JE Civil posts); Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering (JE Mechanical/Electrical post), from a recognized university/institution, plus working knowledge of Hindi (Devanagari script) and Rajasthani culture
Age Limit
18 – 40 years as on 01.01.2027
Nationality/Domicile
Indian citizen (or Nepal/Bhutan subject/certain PIO categories as per rules); Scheduled Area posts restricted to Rajasthan Scheduled Area residents; SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS/Ex-servicemen reservation benefits limited to Rajasthan domicile candidates
Application Restriction
A separate application is required for each Junior Engineer post-category applied for
Category
Age Relaxation (Upper Limit)
SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS – Male (Rajasthan domicile)
5 years
General Category – Women
5 years
SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS – Women (Rajasthan domicile)
10 years
Ex-Servicemen
15 years (subject to a maximum age of 50, or 55 where prior experience is mandated)
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)
5 years extra, in addition to their category relaxation
Widows & Divorced Women
No upper age limit
Selection Process
Stage
Details
1. Written Examination
Single-stage Computer Based Test (CBT) / Tablet Based Test (TBT) / OMR-based offline test (tentatively February 2027). Objective (MCQ) type, 120 marks, 2 hours. Merit-based; if held in multiple phases/shifts, scores are normalized.
2. Provisional Answer Key & Objections
Answer key published on the RSSB website; candidates may raise objections against a fee of ₹100 per objection within the notified window.
3. Provisional Shortlist
List of provisionally shortlisted candidates released based on the final answer key and written-exam marks.
4. Document Verification
DigiLocker-based document check of shortlisted candidates’ educational, category, domicile and other certificates.
5. Final Result / Merit List
Final merit list published after document verification; candidates found eligible are recommended for medical test and appointment.
Exam Pattern
The same exam pattern applies to all three post-categories (JE Civil Degree, JE Civil Diploma, JE Mechanical/Electrical Diploma) — only the technical subject in Part-B changes. Minimum qualifying marks: 40%. Negative marking: 1/3 mark deducted per wrong answer.
Part / Subject
Marks
Duration
Part A – General Knowledge (Rajasthan History, Art & Culture, Heritage, Geography, Political & Administrative System)
40
2 Hours
Part B – Relevant Engineering Subject (Civil / Mechanical-Electrical, as applicable)
80
Total
120
Salary and Benefits
Component
Detail
Pay Scale
Pay Matrix Level-10 (7th Pay Commission)
Probation Period
2 years, during which a fixed monthly remuneration (as notified by the State Government) is paid instead of the regular pay scale
Other Allowances During Probation
Not payable (no HRA, DA, City Compensatory Allowance, Special Pay, etc. during probation)
Post-Probation Benefits
Full pay scale with allowances as per Rajasthan service rules, and pension/NPS as applicable to new recruits
How to Apply
Go to the SSO Portal (sso.rajasthan.gov.in) and log in, or complete One Time Registration (OTR) if not already registered.
Open Citizen Apps (G2C) and select the Recruitment Portal, then click “Apply Now” for RSSB JEN Recruitment 2026.
Fill in your category, disability status (if any) and home state exactly as per your OTR, then pay the applicable registration fee if not already paid.
Complete the online application form, upload a recent photograph (not older than 1 month) and required documents, and carefully review all entries.
Submit the form and save/print the online Application ID for future reference.
Note: Offline/postal applications are not accepted under any circumstances.
Documents Required
Document
Format / Notes
Recent Photograph
Live photo captured within OTR; not older than 1 month; light/plain background; no dark glasses
Signature & Thumb Impression
Scanned as per OTR specifications (JPEG, 20–50 KB for signature/thumb)
Educational Certificates & Mark Sheets
Degree/Diploma in the relevant engineering discipline
Category/Caste Certificate
Required for SC/ST/OBC/MBC candidates claiming reservation, issued by a competent authority in Rajasthan
EWS Income & Asset Certificate
Required for candidates claiming the Economically Weaker Section category
Domicile Certificate
Required for Rajasthan-domicile reservation benefits and Scheduled Area posts
UDID Card / Disability Certificate
Mandatory for candidates applying under the PwBD (Divyang) category
Ex-Servicemen Discharge Certificate
Required for candidates claiming the Ex-servicemen category
Government ID Proof
Aadhaar card or other valid government-issued photo ID
No Objection Certificate (NOC)
Required if already employed in government service/PSU
Submit a separate application for each Junior Engineer post-category (Civil Degree / Civil Diploma / Mechanical-Electrical Diploma) you wish to apply for.
Mention your department preference/priority (PWD, Water Resources, PHED) carefully at the time of application — it cannot be changed after final submission.
Double-check your name, father’s name, date of birth, category and photograph in OTR before final submit — these fields cannot be edited later except within the notified correction window.
Apply only through your own SSO ID and personal mobile number/email — applications made through someone else’s SSO ID will not be considered valid.
Keep your registration fee payment receipt safe and complete payment well before the last date to avoid last-minute transaction issues.
PwBD candidates must upload a valid UDID card and disability certificate before the application deadline, or they will not be considered for the reserved quota.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the last date to apply for RSSB JEN Recruitment 2026? The online application window closes on 14 September 2026 at 11:59 PM.
Q2. How many total vacancies are there in this recruitment? There are 874 vacancies for Junior Engineer (Civil) and Junior Engineer (Mechanical/Electrical) across the PWD, Water Resources and PHED departments.
Q3. What is the minimum qualification required? A recognized degree or diploma in Civil Engineering, or a diploma in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering for the relevant post.
Q4. What is the age limit for this recruitment? Candidates must be between 18 and 40 years of age as on 1 January 2027, with age relaxation for reserved categories as per rules.
Q5. What is the application fee? ₹600 for General and creamy-layer OBC/MBC candidates, and ₹400 for non-creamy OBC/MBC/EWS/SC/ST and all PwBD candidates.
Q6. How can candidates apply for RSSB JEN 2026? Candidates must apply online only, through the SSO Portal / Rajasthan Recruitment Portal; offline applications are not accepted.
Q7. What is the selection process for this recruitment? Selection is through a single written examination (CBT/TBT/OMR based), followed by document verification and a final merit list.
Q8. What is the pay scale for Junior Engineer in this recruitment? Selected candidates will get Pay Matrix Level-10 (7th CPC), after a two-year probation period on fixed remuneration.
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.
