Overview
Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) / Rajasthan Karmchari Chayan Board, Jaipur has released a recruitment notification for the post of Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical/Electrical) (874 vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply online (sso portal) before 14 September 2026 (11:59 PM).
Key Details
- Organization
- Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) / Rajasthan Karmchari Chayan Board, Jaipur
- Qualification
- Educational qualification requirements differ by post. Candidates must also have working knowledge of Hindi written in the Devanagari script and knowledge of Rajasthani culture for all three JE posts. Post: Qualification Required Junior Engineer (Civil) – Degree Holder: Degree in Civil Engineering from a university/institution established by law in India, or an equivalent qualification declared by the Government Junior Engineer (Civil) – Diploma Holder: Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized institution, or a Diploma in Civil Engineering recognized by the Institution of Engineers for the purpose of exemption from its associate membership examination Junior Engineer (Mechanical/Electrical) – Diploma Holder: Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution, or an equivalent diploma recognized by the Institution of Engineers for exemption purposes Candidates in the final year of the relevant course may also apply, but they must acquire the prescribed qualification by the date of the examination; otherwise they will not be considered eligible for this recruitment.
- Vacancies
- 874
- Advertisement No
- 10/2026 (प.14(199)RSSB/अर्थना/कनि.अभि./संयुक्त भर्ती/2026)
- Posted
- 16 August 2026
- Last date to apply
- 14 September 2026 (11:59 PM)
Important Dates
| Application Start Date | 16 August 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 14 September 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Advertisement Number | 10/2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 16 August 2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 14 September 2026 (till 11:59 PM) |
| One Time Registration (OTR) Fee Payment | Before the last date of application |
| Correction Window After Submission | 3 days after application closes (fee of Rs. 300 applicable), and a further correction window of 7 days after the exam for limited fields |
| Tentative Exam Month | February 2027 (Computer Based Test / Tablet Based Test / OMR-based Offline Test) |
| Admit Card | To be issued online via SSO Login and Recruitment Portal (date not specified in the notification) |
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Eligibility
Educational qualification requirements differ by post. Candidates must also have working knowledge of Hindi written in the Devanagari script and knowledge of Rajasthani culture for all three JE posts. Post: Qualification Required Junior Engineer (Civil) – Degree Holder: Degree in Civil Engineering from a university/institution established by law in India, or an equivalent qualification declared by the Government Junior Engineer (Civil) – Diploma Holder: Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized institution, or a Diploma in Civil Engineering recognized by the Institution of Engineers for the purpose of exemption from its associate membership examination Junior Engineer (Mechanical/Electrical) – Diploma Holder: Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution, or an equivalent diploma recognized by the Institution of Engineers for exemption purposes Candidates in the final year of the relevant course may also apply, but they must acquire the prescribed qualification by the date of the examination; otherwise they will not be considered eligible for this recruitment.
Age Limit
As per the notification, age is calculated with reference to 1 January 2027. A candidate must have attained 18 years of age and must not have crossed 40 years of age as on that date. Category: Age Relaxation in Upper Age Limit SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS male candidates who are original residents of Rajasthan: 5 years General category women: 5 years SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS women who are original residents of Rajasthan: 10 years Ex-servicemen (as per Rajasthan Civil Services rules): 15 years (subject to conditions in the notification) Benchmark disability (PwD) candidates: Additional 5 years, over and above the relaxation admissible for their category Widows and divorced women: No upper age limit, subject to the retirement age fixed by the state government The relaxation provisions listed above are "non-cumulative," meaning a candidate can avail the benefit of only one applicable provision, not a combination of multiple provisions. Additional relaxation provisions for departmental candidates, NCC cadet instructors, and 1971 Indo-Pak war displaced persons are detailed in the official notification. To avoid any confusion regarding age eligibility, candidates can use our Age Calculator to calculate their exact age based on the prescribed cut-off date before applying.
Salary
The Junior Engineer post carries a pay scale of Pay Matrix Level-10 as per the 7th Pay Commission adopted by the Rajasthan Government. • Selected candidates will be appointed as probationary trainees for a 2-year probation period. • During probation, a fixed monthly remuneration (as prescribed by the state government from time to time) will be paid, instead of the regular pay scale. • No additional allowances such as House Rent Allowance, Dearness Allowance, City Compensatory Allowance, or Special Pay are payable during the probation period. • On successful completion of probation (training, passing the required examination, and satisfactory conduct), the candidate becomes eligible for the regular pay scale and confirmation/permanency.
Application Fee
The application fee is a One Time Registration (OTR) fee paid via SSO ID and is payable through e-Mitra kiosk, Citizen Service Centre (CSC), net banking, ATM-cum-debit card, or credit card. Category: Fee General category and Creamy Layer OBC/MBC candidates: Rs. 600 Rajasthan Non-Creamy Layer OBC/MBC, EWS, SC, ST candidates: Rs. 400 All persons with disabilities (PwD): Rs. 400 Candidates who have already deposited the OTR fee earlier are not required to pay it again. Candidates from other states who fall under SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS categories are treated as General category candidates for this recruitment and must pay the General category fee.
Selection Process
Selection to the Junior Engineer posts will be made through a written examination only, as per the scheme given below. Exam Component: Marks Part A: General Knowledge (Rajasthan History, Art & Culture, Traditions, Heritage, Geography, Political and Administrative Setup): 40 Part B: Concerned Engineering Subject (Civil Engineering, or Mechanical/Electrical Engineering as applicable): 80 Total Marks: 120 Exam Duration: 2 hours Question Type: Objective type (multiple choice) Minimum Qualifying Marks: 40% Negative Marking: 1/3rd mark deducted for each wrong answer The examination will be conducted as a Computer Based Test (CBT), Tablet Based Test (TBT), or OMR-based offline test. If the exam is held in multiple shifts/phases, a normalization process will be applied to the scores. The detailed subject-wise syllabus for Part B (Civil Engineering for the degree/diploma posts, and Mechanical/Electrical Engineering for the diploma post) covering topics such as Building Technology, Fluid Mechanics, Surveying, Irrigation, Strength of Materials, Structural Analysis, Soil Mechanics, RCC & Steel Design, Construction Technology, Highway Engineering, Public Health Engineering, Thermodynamics, Theory of Machines, and AutoCAD is published in the official detailed advertisement on the RSSB website.
How to Apply
Applications for RSSB JE Recruitment 2026 must be submitted online through the SSO Rajasthan portal. Offline applications will not be accepted under any circumstances. • Visit the SSO Rajasthan portal at sso.rajasthan.gov.in and log in using your SSO ID. • Go to Citizen Apps (G2C) and select the Recruitment Portal. • Click on "Apply Now" for the RSSB Junior Engineer Joint Direct Recruitment 2026. • If you have not already paid the One Time Registration (OTR) fee, complete OTR registration first by entering your category (Unreserved/Reserved), disability status, and home state, then pay the prescribed OTR fee. • Complete the online application form carefully, upload the required live photograph (not older than 1 month) and visible body mark details. • Fill in educational qualification and other required details in the Document Details section as per the updated process notified on the RSSB website. • Review the application preview (note: preview is not the same as final submission) and click Final Submit. • Note down and save the generated Application ID/print of the submitted application for future reference. Candidates are strongly advised to complete their OTR registration and payment well before the last date to avoid last-minute technical issues.
Important Instructions
• Candidates should read the detailed advertisement carefully before filling the online application. • Only one correction opportunity is allowed within 3 days after the application closing date, on payment of Rs. 300, and a further limited correction window of 7 days after the exam for specific fields; core details like name, father's name, date of birth, photograph, signature, and thumb impression can never be changed after submission. • Candidates applying under a reserved category must clearly mention their category in the prescribed column; category cannot be changed after the correction window closes. • Candidates already blocked/debarred from RSSB or other recruitment agencies cannot apply during their debarment period. • Category-specific certificates (caste, EWS, disability, ex-serviceman, sportsperson, widow/divorcee) must be issued on or before the last date of application to be considered valid. • Candidates already in government service must inform their employer in writing before applying and must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) at the time of document verification. • Marriage registration is mandatory for appointment to government service as per the relevant Rajasthan Government circular. • Candidates must strictly follow live photograph and signature/thumb impression upload guidelines specified in the notification (clear face, plain light background, no dark glasses, correct file size and format). • Mobile phones and other electronic devices are strict…
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for RSSB JE Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 874 Junior Engineer Posts?
Application Start Date: 16 August 2026; Application Last Date: 14 September 2026 (11:59 PM); Advertisement Number: 10/2026; Online Application Start Date: 16 August 2026; Online Application Last Date: 14 September 2026 (till 11:59 PM); One Time Registration (OTR) Fee Payment: Before the last date of application; Correction Window After Submission: 3 days after application closes (fee of Rs. 300 applicable), and a further correction window of 7 days after the exam for limited fields; Tentative Exam Month: February 2027 (Computer Based Test / Tablet Based Test / OMR-based Offline Test); Admit Card: To be issued online via SSO Login and Recruitment Portal (date not specified in the notification)
What is the application fee?
The application fee is a One Time Registration (OTR) fee paid via SSO ID and is payable through e-Mitra kiosk, Citizen Service Centre (CSC), net banking, ATM-cum-debit card, or credit card. Category: Fee General category and Creamy Layer OBC/MBC candidates: Rs. 600 Rajasthan Non-Creamy Layer OBC/MBC, EWS, SC, ST candidates: Rs. 400 All persons with disabilities (PwD): Rs. 400 Candidates who have already deposited the OTR fee earlier are not required to pay it again. Candidates from other states who fall under SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS categories are treated as General category candidates for this recruitment and must pay the General category fee.
What is the age limit?
As per the notification, age is calculated with reference to 1 January 2027. A candidate must have attained 18 years of age and must not have crossed 40 years of age as on that date. Category: Age Relaxation in Upper Age Limit SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS male candidates who are original residents of Rajasthan: 5 years General category women: 5 years SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS women who are original residents of Rajasthan: 10 years Ex-servicemen (as per Rajasthan Civil Services rules): 15 years (subject to conditions in the notification) Benchmark disability (PwD) candidates: Additional 5 years, over and above the relaxation admissible for their category Widows and divorced women: No upper age limit, subject to the retirement age fixed by the state government The relaxation provisions listed above are "non-cumulative," meaning a candidate can avail the benefit of only one applicable provision, not a comb…
What is the selection process?
Selection to the Junior Engineer posts will be made through a written examination only, as per the scheme given below. Exam Component: Marks Part A: General Knowledge (Rajasthan History, Art & Culture, Traditions, Heritage, Geography, Political and Administrative Setup): 40 Part B: Concerned Engineering Subject (Civil Engineering, or Mechanical/Electrical Engineering as applicable): 80 Total Marks: 120 Exam Duration: 2 hours Question Type: Objective type (multiple choice) Minimum Qualifying Marks: 40% Negative Marking: 1/3rd mark deducted for each wrong answer The examination will be conducted as a Computer Based Test (CBT), Tablet Based Test (TBT), or OMR-based offline test. If the exam is held in multiple shifts/phases, a normalization process will be applied to the scores. The detailed subject-wise syllabus for Part B (Civil Engineering for the degree/diploma posts, and Mechanical/…