Thumbnail: Viksit Haryana | JKSSB JE Mechanical Recruitment 2026, 127 posts, last date 15 December 2026
A big government engineering opportunity has opened up in Jammu and Kashmir. The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has advertised 127 posts of Junior Engineer (Mechanical) in the Public Works (Roads and Buildings) Department, carrying Level-6 pay of Rs 35,400 to Rs 1,12,400. Online applications will open on 16 November 2026 and close on 15 December 2026.
There is one condition every applicant must note before applying — this recruitment is open only to domiciles of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
JKSSB JE Mechanical Recruitment 2026 — At a Glance
| Recruiting Board | Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) |
| Advertisement | Notification No. 10 of 2026, dated 21 October 2026 |
| Post | Junior Engineer (Mechanical) |
| Total Vacancies | 127 |
| Department | Public Works (R&B) Department |
| Pay Scale | Level-6: Rs 35,400–Rs 1,12,400 |
| Applications Open | 16 November 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 15 December 2026 |
| Application Fee | Rs 600 (SC/ST-1/ST-2/EWS/PwBD: Rs 500) |
| Age Limit | 18–40 years (43 years for reserved categories) |
| Official Website | jkssb.nic.in |
Category-Wise Vacancy Details
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Open Merit (OM) | 51 |
| SC | 10 |
| ST-1 | 13 |
| ST-2 | 13 |
| OBC | 10 |
| ALC/IB | 5 |
| RBA | 13 |
| EWS | 12 |
| Total | 127 |
As per the notification, the number of vacancies may increase or decrease during the selection process. Horizontal reservation applies to Ex-Servicemen and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities, but the notification does not list separate seat numbers for them.
Who Can Apply?
Educational Qualification: Candidates must hold a 3-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a Government-recognised institute, or a Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an Indian University, or AMIE Section (A & B), India. The qualification must have been acquired on or before 15 December 2026, failing which the candidature will be cancelled. Candidates claiming an equivalent qualification must produce an Equivalence Certificate — the Board’s decision on such a claim is final.
Domicile: Only domiciles of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir are eligible. A valid Domicile Certificate must have been issued on or before 15 December 2026.
What Is the Age Limit? (as on 01.01.2026)
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| Open Merit (OM) | 40 years |
| SC / ST-1 / ST-2 / RBA / ALC-IB / EWS / OBC | 43 years |
| PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) | 42 years |
The minimum age is 18 years — candidates must not have been born after 01.01.2008. Ex-Servicemen can deduct their period of service from their actual age.
How Much Is the Application Fee?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General and other categories | Rs 600 |
| SC / ST-1 / ST-2 / EWS / PwBD | Rs 500 |
The fee must be paid online only (Net Banking / Credit / Debit card). The fee once paid is non-refundable, and applications received without the prescribed fee will be summarily rejected.
What Is the Selection Process?
Selection will be made only on the basis of merit in a written/OMR examination — there is no interview. The examination will consist of objective-type multiple-choice questions, set in English only, with negative marking of one-fourth mark for each wrong answer. Shortlisted candidates will then go through Document Verification.
Please note: The examination date, examination centres and syllabus have not been announced yet — JKSSB will notify them separately on its official website, jkssb.nic.in. The number of questions, total marks and exam duration are also not given in the notification.
Important Documents
- Valid Domicile Certificate of the UT of Jammu and Kashmir
- Diploma/Degree certificate in Mechanical Engineering
- Category certificate (if claiming reservation)
- Photograph, signature and ID proof — detailed instructions for filling the online form will be issued separately on the JKSSB portal
How to Apply Online
- Visit the official JKSSB website jkssb.nic.in from 16 November 2026.
- Open the link for Advertisement Notification No. 10 of 2026.
- Read the notification carefully and check your eligibility.
- Fill the online form, upload the documents and pay the fee online.
- Submit the form and keep a printout for future reference.
Important: The application link will not open before 16 November. Apply only through the official website and do not trust any other link or agent. Submit only one application for this item number — no changes are allowed after submission.
Other JKSSB Recruitments
Applications also open for 458 JKSSB JE Civil posts — 282 in the Jal Shakti Department and 176 in PWD, with the last date of 29 December 2026.
Applications are also open for 2,863 JKSSB Class-IV posts — MTS and Sanitation Worker posts, with the last date extended to 27 November 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. How many posts are there in JKSSB JE Mechanical Recruitment 2026? There are 127 posts in total, all in the Public Works (R&B) Department, for Junior Engineer (Mechanical).
Q2. When can I apply for JKSSB JE Mechanical 2026? Online applications can be submitted from 16 November 2026 to 15 December 2026.
Q3. What is the salary of JKSSB Junior Engineer (Mechanical)? The post carries Level-6 pay of Rs 35,400–Rs 1,12,400.
Q4. Can candidates from Haryana or other states apply? No. This recruitment is open only to domiciles of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
Q5. Is there negative marking in the JKSSB JE Mechanical exam? Yes, one-fourth mark will be deducted for each wrong answer. The exam will be in English, there is no interview, and the syllabus and exam date will be notified separately.
Important Links
- Official Website: https://jkssb.nic.in
- Official Notification (PDF): https://jkssb.nic.in/Pdf/Advt_notification_10OF2026_21102026.pdf
Source: Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB), Advertisement Notification No. 10 of 2026, dated 21 October 2026.
