The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) has started the online application process for 874 Junior Engineer (JEN) posts under Advertisement No. 10/2026. The recruitment covers vacancies in the Public Works Department, Water Resources Department and Public Health Engineering Department.
Applications opened on August 16, 2026, and eligible candidates can submit the online form until September 14, 2026, at 11:59 PM. The recruitment includes Junior Engineer posts for Civil degree holders, Civil diploma holders and Mechanical/Electrical diploma holders.
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RSSB JE Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) |
| Post | Junior Engineer / JEN |
| Total Vacancies | 874 |
| Application Dates | August 16 to September 14, 2026 |
| Departments | PWD, Water Resources and PHED |
| Pay Level | Pay Matrix Level-10 |
| Official Website | rssb.rajasthan.gov.in |
RSSB JE Recruitment 2026 is being conducted for 874 Junior Engineer posts across the Public Works Department, Water Resources Department and Public Health Engineering Department. Eligible candidates can apply online between August 16 and September 14, 2026, through the official RSSB website.
Vacancy Details
The 874 vacancies are divided among three departments. Of the total, 793 posts are for the Non-Scheduled Area, and 81 posts are for the Scheduled Area.
| Department/Post | Non-Scheduled | Scheduled | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| PWD JE Civil – Degree | 329 | 22 | 351 |
| PWD JE Civil – Diploma | 41 | 1 | 42 |
| Water Resources JE Civil – Degree | 72 | 0 | 72 |
| Water Resources JE Civil – Diploma | 144 | 35 | 179 |
| PHED JE Civil – Degree | 44 | 3 | 47 |
| PHED JE Civil – Diploma | 133 | 18 | 151 |
| PHED JE Mechanical/Electrical – Diploma | 30 | 2 | 32 |
| Total | 793 | 81 | 874 |
The largest single group is PWD Junior Engineer Civil for degree holders with 351 vacancies, followed by 179 Water Resources Civil diploma vacancies and 151 PHED Civil diploma vacancies.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | August 15, 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | August 16, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | September 14, 2026 |
| Application Closing Time | 11:59 PM |
| JE Examination | Tentatively February 2027 |
Candidates should complete the application well before the last date, rather than waiting until September 14.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational qualifications vary depending on the specific Junior Engineer post.
Candidates applying for JE Civil Degree Holder posts should possess the prescribed degree in Civil Engineering or an equivalent qualification recognised under the applicable recruitment rules.
For JE Civil Diploma Holder posts, candidates should hold a diploma in Civil Engineering.
PHED also includes Mechanical/Electrical diploma-level Junior Engineer posts, for which applicants must hold a relevant engineering diploma.
Candidates should check their exact qualifications against the post selected in the application, as degree and diploma vacancies have been notified separately.
Age Limit
The broadly reported age requirement for RSSB Junior Engineer Recruitment 2026 is:
| Particular | Age |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 years |
| Maximum Age | 40 years |
| Age Calculation Date | January 1, 2027 |
Age relaxation will apply to eligible reserved categories in accordance with the Rajasthan government’s rules. Candidates should verify category-specific relaxation provisions in Advertisement No. 10/2026 before applying.
Application Fee
The application fee is linked to Rajasthan’s prescribed recruitment/One-Time Registration framework and varies by category.
Reported fee levels are:
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBC/EBC – Creamy Layer | ₹600 |
| OBC/EBC – Non-Creamy Layer | ₹400 |
| EWS | ₹400 |
| SC/ST | ₹400 |
| PwD | ₹400 |
Candidates should check whether the required One-Time Registration fee has already been paid through their SSO profile before making another payment.
Selection Process
Selection for the Junior Engineer posts will primarily involve a competitive written examination, followed by the subsequent verification stages prescribed by the Board.
The recruitment process is expected to include:
- Written examination
- Document verification
- Medical examination, wherever applicable
RSSB may conduct the examination through a computer, tablet or OMR-based mode, depending on the examination arrangements.
Exam Date
The recruitment notification/reporting around the advertisement indicates that the Junior Engineer examination is tentatively planned for February 2027.
Candidates should treat February 2027 as the expected examination period until RSSB issues a separate detailed exam-date notice specifying the exact date, shift and examination centre arrangements.
Salary
Junior Engineer posts under the recruitment carry Pay Matrix Level-10 under the Rajasthan government pay structure.
Selected candidates may initially be appointed under the applicable probationary trainee provisions and receive remuneration in accordance with the Rajasthan government rules during the probation period.
How to Apply for RSSB JE Recruitment 2026
Candidates can submit the application through the Rajasthan SSO and Recruitment Portal.
- Open the Rajasthan SSO portal.
- Log in using the registered SSO ID and password.
- Open the Recruitment Portal.
- Select the RSSB Junior Engineer Joint Direct Recruitment 2026 application.
- Choose the correct department, engineering discipline and degree/diploma category.
- Enter the required personal and educational details.
- Upload the required photograph, signature and documents.
- Complete the applicable fee/OTR process.
- Review all details carefully.
- Submit the application before September 14, 2026.
- Save a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
Documents Candidates Should Keep Ready
Applicants should generally keep the following records available while completing the online form:
- Engineering degree or diploma certificates
- Class 10 certificate for date-of-birth verification
- Category certificate, where applicable
- Rajasthan domicile/reservation documents, where required
- Recent photograph
- Signature
- SSO login details
- Other documents prescribed for the selected post
Original documents will be relevant during the verification stage.
