Overview
JKSSB has released a recruitment notification for the post of Junior Engineer (Mechanical) (127 vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply online only before 15.12.2026.
Key Details
- Organization
- JKSSB
- Qualification
- To meet the JKSSB Junior Engineer Mechanical eligibility, candidates must satisfy the domicile, qualification and age conditions as on the cut-off date. • The candidate must be a Domicile of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir and must hold a valid Domicile Certificate issued by the Competent Authority in the prescribed format on or before the cut-off date, i.e. 15.12.2026 unless extended. • The candidate must hold the educational qualification given below, acquired on or before the cut-off date. • Candidates seeking reservation must hold a valid category certificate in the prescribed format as on the cut-off date and upload it with the online application. • Candidates claiming equivalent qualification, where applicable, must produce the relevant Equivalence Certificate. The final decision on such candidates rests with the Board. • A candidate with a qualification other than the one prescribed is not eligible, and the candidature will be summarily rejected at any stage.
- Vacancies
- 127
- Posted
- 16.11.2026
- Last date to apply
- 15.12.2026
Important Dates
| Application Start Date | 16.11.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 15.12.2026 |
| Notification Date | 21.10.2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 16.11.2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application | 15.12.2026 (unless otherwise extended) |
| Examination Date | Not specified; to be notified separately on www.jkssb.nic.in |
| Admit Card | As notified; the facility will be available about one week before the examination date |
Important Links
- Official NotificationOpen Link
Eligibility
To meet the JKSSB Junior Engineer Mechanical eligibility, candidates must satisfy the domicile, qualification and age conditions as on the cut-off date. • The candidate must be a Domicile of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir and must hold a valid Domicile Certificate issued by the Competent Authority in the prescribed format on or before the cut-off date, i.e. 15.12.2026 unless extended. • The candidate must hold the educational qualification given below, acquired on or before the cut-off date. • Candidates seeking reservation must hold a valid category certificate in the prescribed format as on the cut-off date and upload it with the online application. • Candidates claiming equivalent qualification, where applicable, must produce the relevant Equivalence Certificate. The final decision on such candidates rests with the Board. • A candidate with a qualification other than the one prescribed is not eligible, and the candidature will be summarily rejected at any stage.
Age Limit
The JKSSB Junior Engineer Mechanical age limit is counted as on 01.01.2026. The maximum age is 40 years for Open Merit candidates and up to 43 years for the reserved categories, as shown below. Category: Max. Age Limit (Years) | Not Born Before | Not Born After OM: 40 | 01.01.1986 | 01.01.2008 SC: 43 | 01.01.1983 | 01.01.2008 ST-1: 43 | 01.01.1983 | 01.01.2008 ST-2: 43 | 01.01.1983 | 01.01.2008 RBA: 43 | 01.01.1983 | 01.01.2008 ALC/IB: 43 | 01.01.1983 | 01.01.2008 EWS (Economically Weaker Section): 43 | 01.01.1983 | 01.01.2008 Other Backward Classes (OBC): 43 | 01.01.1983 | 01.01.2008 Physically Challenged Person: 42 | 01.01.1984 | 01.01.2008 Ex-Servicemen who have served in the Armed Forces can deduct the period of service from their actual age. If the resultant age does not exceed the maximum age limit prescribed for the post by more than 3 years, they are deemed to satisfy the age condition. Such candidates must not be born after 01.01.2008.
Salary
The post of Junior Engineer (Mechanical) carries Pay Level-6 with a pay scale of 35400–112400. Allowances and other benefits are not specified in the notification. Post Name: Pay Level | Pay Scale Junior Engineer (Mechanical): Level-6 | 35400–112400
Application Fee
The JKSSB Junior Engineer Mechanical application fee is Rs. 600, and Rs. 500 for SC, ST-1, ST-2, EWS and PwBD candidates. The fee can be paid only online through Net Banking, Credit Card or Debit Card. Category: Application Fee SC, ST-1, ST-2, EWS and PwBD: Rs. 500/- Other candidates: Rs. 600/- Applications received without the prescribed fee are summarily rejected. The fee once paid is not refunded under any circumstances and is not adjusted against any other examination or selection.
Selection Process
The selection for the post of Junior Engineer (Mechanical) will be made on the basis of merit obtained in the written/OMR examination only. Shortlisted candidates are then called for Document Verification. • The examination consists of Objective Type, Multiple Choice Questions, set in English only. • There is negative marking of one-fourth of the marks assigned to each question for every wrong answer. • The syllabus will be notified separately on the official JKSSB website. • The date and centres of the examination will be notified separately on www.jkssb.nic.in. No request for a change of centre is entertained. • The number of questions, total marks and duration of the examination are not specified in the notification. • Candidates shortlisted for Document Verification must appear with original documents and a self-attested photostat copy of each document, the certificates and the online application form. • No TA/DA is paid for the written test or Document Verification.
How to Apply
Candidates must apply online only. No other mode of application is accepted, and the instructions for filling the online application will be made available separately on the Board's website.
Required Documents
• Domicile Certificate in the prescribed format, valid up to the cut-off date • Educational qualification certificates, valid on or before the cut-off date • Category Certificate in the prescribed format, if claiming reservation or age relaxation • Matriculation certificate showing name, date of birth, father's name and mother's name • Bonafide Certificate in the format prescribed by the Board, issued by the Controller/Registrar of the university, for degrees from recognized universities, colleges or institutes outside the UT of J&K other than Central Universities • Ex-Servicemen: Certificate in Form-XIV signed by the competent authority under Rule 18 of the Jammu and Kashmir Reservation Rules, 2005, and an affidavit sworn before a 1st Class Judicial Magistrate (S.O. 361 of 2021 dated 20.10.2021) • PwBD candidates using a scribe: Disability Certificate (self-attested), Certificate regarding physical limitation to write (Annexure-B), Letter of Undertaking for Using Own Scribe (Annexure-C), and the scribe's qualification certificate and photo-ID copy • Printout of the online application form, two recent colour passport size photographs (not older than 6 months, with date) and an original valid photo-ID proof • In-service candidates: certificate at the last paragraph of the application form, signed and stamped, forwarded through the proper channel (Head of Department/Designated Authority)
Important Instructions
• Only one online application is allowed for the same item number. If more than one is detected, the latest application is considered. Appearing in the examination more than once for the same item number leads to cancellation and debarment. • No change or correction in the application form is entertained after submission, including preferences for cadre and department. • Applications with a blurred or illegible photograph or signature are summarily rejected. • Candidature remains provisional until documents are verified by the Appointing Authority. Ineligible candidates will not be allowed in later stages. • A claim for reservation based on an invalid, false or forged certificate leads to debarment from JKSSB examinations and penal action. • Reserved category applicants using a certificate format other than the prescribed one will not be entertained. • PwBD candidates can avail a scribe and/or compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour of examination on production of the Annexure-B certificate and the Annexure-C undertaking. The candidate must arrange their own scribe, and the scribe must not be a candidate for the same examination or a relative. • Mobile phones, smart watches, smart glasses, AI-enabled devices, Bluetooth devices and similar electronic equipment, even if switched off, are prohibited in the examination hall. • Roll number slips are not issued by post. Candidates must visit the JKSSB website regularly for updates, and carry two recent passport size photographs an…
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for JKSSB JE Recruitment 2026 Notification Out – Apply Online for 127 Junior Engineer Posts?
Application Start Date: 16.11.2026; Last Date to Apply: 15.12.2026; Notification Date: 21.10.2026; Online Application Start Date: 16.11.2026; Last Date for Online Application: 15.12.2026 (unless otherwise extended); Examination Date: Not specified; to be notified separately on www.jkssb.nic.in; Admit Card: As notified; the facility will be available about one week before the examination date
What is the application fee?
The JKSSB Junior Engineer Mechanical application fee is Rs. 600, and Rs. 500 for SC, ST-1, ST-2, EWS and PwBD candidates. The fee can be paid only online through Net Banking, Credit Card or Debit Card. Category: Application Fee SC, ST-1, ST-2, EWS and PwBD: Rs. 500/- Other candidates: Rs. 600/- Applications received without the prescribed fee are summarily rejected. The fee once paid is not refunded under any circumstances and is not adjusted against any other examination or selection.
What is the age limit?
The JKSSB Junior Engineer Mechanical age limit is counted as on 01.01.2026. The maximum age is 40 years for Open Merit candidates and up to 43 years for the reserved categories, as shown below. Category: Max. Age Limit (Years) | Not Born Before | Not Born After OM: 40 | 01.01.1986 | 01.01.2008 SC: 43 | 01.01.1983 | 01.01.2008 ST-1: 43 | 01.01.1983 | 01.01.2008 ST-2: 43 | 01.01.1983 | 01.01.2008 RBA: 43 | 01.01.1983 | 01.01.2008 ALC/IB: 43 | 01.01.1983 | 01.01.2008 EWS (Economically Weaker Section): 43 | 01.01.1983 | 01.01.2008 Other Backward Classes (OBC): 43 | 01.01.1983 | 01.01.2008 Physically Challenged Person: 42 | 01.01.1984 | 01.01.2008 Ex-Servicemen who have served in the Armed Forces can deduct the period of service from their actual age. If the resultant age does not exceed the maximum age limit prescribed for the post by more than 3 years, they are deemed to satisfy the age …
What is the selection process?
The selection for the post of Junior Engineer (Mechanical) will be made on the basis of merit obtained in the written/OMR examination only. Shortlisted candidates are then called for Document Verification. • The examination consists of Objective Type, Multiple Choice Questions, set in English only. • There is negative marking of one-fourth of the marks assigned to each question for every wrong answer. • The syllabus will be notified separately on the official JKSSB website. • The date and centres of the examination will be notified separately on www.jkssb.nic.in. No request for a change of centre is entertained. • The number of questions, total marks and duration of the examination are not specified in the notification. • Candidates shortlisted for Document Verification must appear with original documents and a self-attested photostat copy of each document, the certificates and the on…