Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has released Advertisement Notification No. 10 of 2026 for the recruitment of Junior Engineer (Mechanical) in the Public Works (R&B) Department, Jammu & Kashmir. A total of 127 vacancies have been advertised for the UT Cadre post.
The online application process will begin on 16 November 2026 and the last date to submit the online application form is 15 December 2026. Eligible candidates must have a 3-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognised institute or a Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognised university/institution or AMIE Sections A and B (India).
The Junior Engineer (Mechanical) post carries Pay Level-6 (Rs. 35,400–1,12,400). Selection will be based on merit obtained in the written/OMR examination. The examination will consist of objective-type multiple-choice questions and will have negative marking of one-fourth of the marks assigned to the question for each wrong answer.
Official Notification PDF: JKSSB JE Mechanical Recruitment 2026
JKSSB JE Mechanical Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Organisation | Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) |
| Advertisement Number | Advertisement Notification No. 10 of 2026 |
| Notification Date | 21 October 2026 |
| Department | Public Works (R&B) Department, Jammu & Kashmir |
| Post Name | Junior Engineer (Mechanical) |
| Cadre | UT Cadre |
| Total Vacancies | 127 |
| Pay Level | Level-6 |
| Pay Scale | Rs. 35,400–1,12,400 |
| Qualification | 3-year Diploma/Degree in Mechanical Engineering or AMIE Sections A & B (India) |
| Age Limit | Up to 40 years for Open Merit; relaxations applicable to reserved categories |
| Domicile | Jammu & Kashmir UT domicile required |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 16 November 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 15 December 2026 |
| Application Fee | Rs. 600; Rs. 500 for SC, ST-1, ST-2, EWS and PwBD candidates |
| Selection Process | Written/OMR Examination |
| Exam Type | Objective-type Multiple Choice Questions |
| Exam Language | English only |
| Negative Marking | One-fourth mark for each wrong answer |
JKSSB JE Mechanical Vacancy 2026
JKSSB has received an indent from the Public Works (R&B) Department for filling 127 Junior Engineer (Mechanical) posts through direct recruitment. The vacancy is for the UT Cadre.
| 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 |
The category-wise breakup is provided in Annexure A of the notification. The Board has also stated that the actual number of vacancies may increase or decrease during or before completion of the selection process.
JKSSB Junior Engineer Mechanical Salary 2026
The Junior Engineer (Mechanical) post is placed in Pay Level-6 with a pay scale of Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400.
The notification specifies the pay scale but does not provide a separate fixed figure for in-hand salary per month. Therefore, the actual monthly in-hand salary will depend on applicable allowances, deductions and Government rules.
| Salary Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Pay Level | Level-6 |
| Pay Scale | Rs. 35,400–1,12,400 |
| Starting Basic Pay | Rs. 35,400 |
| Maximum Pay | Rs. 1,12,400 |
| In-Hand Salary | Not specifically stated in the notification |
JKSSB JE Mechanical Eligibility Criteria 2026
Educational Qualification
Candidates applying for Junior Engineer (Mechanical) must possess one of the following qualifications:
- 3-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a Government-recognised institute; or
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an Indian University/recognised university or institute; or
- AMIE Sections A and B (India) in Mechanical Engineering.
The qualification prescribed for the post is given in Annexure A of the notification. Candidates shortlisted for Document Verification must produce the relevant original qualification certificates.
JKSSB JE Mechanical Age Limit
The age requirement is calculated as on 1 January 2026.
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| Open Merit (OM) | 40 years |
| SC | 43 years |
| ST-1 | 43 years |
| ST-2 | 43 years |
| RBA | 43 years |
| ALC/IB | 43 years |
| EWS | 43 years |
| OBC | 43 years |
| PwBD | 42 years |
For Open Merit candidates, the candidate should not have been born before 1 January 1986 or after 1 January 2008. The corresponding birth-date limits for the reserved categories are specified in the notification.
Ex-Servicemen are allowed to deduct the period of service rendered in the Armed Forces from their actual age, subject to the conditions specified in the notification.
J&K Domicile Requirement
Applicants must be domiciles of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir. A valid Domicile Certificate issued by the competent authority must be available on or before the last date of submission of the online application, i.e. 15 December 2026, unless the deadline is extended.
JKSSB JE Mechanical Application Fee 2026
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General/Other Applicable Candidates | Rs. 600 |
| SC | Rs. 500 |
| ST-1 | Rs. 500 |
| ST-2 | Rs. 500 |
| EWS | Rs. 500 |
| PwBD | Rs. 500 |
The application fee can be paid only through online modes, including Net Banking, Credit Card or Debit Card. Applications submitted without the prescribed fee will be rejected. The fee, once paid, will not be refunded or adjusted against another examination or selection.
JKSSB JE Mechanical Selection Process 2026
The selection for Junior Engineer (Mechanical) will be based on merit obtained in the written/OMR examination only. The post's selection criterion is specifically mentioned in Annexure A.
The overall recruitment process includes:
- Online application
- Written/OMR examination
- Merit-based selection
- Document Verification
The Board will provisionally accept candidates for the examination and verify eligibility and documents at the appropriate stage. Candidates shortlisted for Document Verification must produce their original academic, domicile, category and other required certificates.
JKSSB JE Mechanical Exam Pattern 2026
The notification specifies that the examination will consist of objective-type multiple-choice questions. Questions will be set in English language only. There will be negative marking of one-fourth of the marks assigned to a question for every wrong answer.
| Exam Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Mode | Written/OMR |
| Question Type | Objective Multiple Choice Questions |
| Language | English only |
| Negative Marking | 1/4 mark for each wrong answer |
| Selection Basis | Merit in Written/OMR Examination |
The detailed syllabus for the Junior Engineer (Mechanical) post will be notified separately and made available on the official JKSSB website.
JKSSB JE Mechanical Exam Date 2026
The examination date and examination centres have not been announced in this advertisement notification. JKSSB will notify the date and venue/centres separately through its official website.
Candidates should regularly check the Board's website for examination updates, roll-number slips and other information. Admit cards are expected to be made available through the Board's website as notified by JKSSB.
JKSSB JE Mechanical Syllabus 2026
The detailed syllabus has not yet been provided in Advertisement Notification No. 10 of 2026. The Board states that the syllabus for the advertised posts will be notified separately and made available on its official website.
Therefore, candidates should not rely on an unverified syllabus until JKSSB publishes the official syllabus for this recruitment.
JKSSB JE Mechanical Document Verification
Candidates shortlisted for Document Verification must appear before the designated Document Verification Committee with their original documents and self-attested photocopies.
Documents may include:
- Online application form
- Birth Certificate
- Jammu & Kashmir Domicile Certificate
- Mechanical Engineering Diploma/Degree certificate
- Category Certificate, where applicable
- Bonafide Certificate, wherever applicable
- Other certificates required for the post
Candidates who fail to appear for Document Verification or fail to produce the required original documents will not be considered for selection. No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the written examination or Document Verification.
JKSSB JE Mechanical Application Process 2026
The application must be submitted online only. JKSSB states that instructions regarding the online application portal and the procedure for filling the form will be made available separately on the Board's website.
- Visit the official JKSSB website.
- Open the online application section when the application link is activated.
- Register and enter the required personal details.
- Enter educational and other required information carefully.
- Select the applicable category and upload the required certificate, wherever applicable.
- Upload the live photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
- Upload qualification/experience certificates wherever required.
- Pay the applicable application fee online.
- Review the complete application carefully.
- Submit the application form.
- Save and print the submitted application form for future use.
Candidates are specifically advised to enter their name, date of birth, father's name and mother's name exactly as recorded in the Matriculation Certificate. Once the application is submitted and an application number is generated, requests for changes in entries will not be entertained.
JKSSB JE Mechanical Photo and Document Upload Requirements
Applicants are required to upload a live photograph and signature. The notification specifies that the signature should be between 10 KB and 20 KB.
Category certificates must be uploaded in PDF format with a maximum size of 200 KB. Qualification/experience certificates, where applicable, must also be self-attested and have a maximum size of 200 KB in PDF format.
Applications containing blurred or illegible photographs or signatures will be rejected summarily.
JKSSB JE Mechanical Important Dates 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Notification Date | 21 October 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 16 November 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 15 December 2026 |
| Written Exam Date | To be notified |
| Exam Centre | To be notified |
| Syllabus | To be notified separately |
JKSSB has announced 16 November 2026 as the commencement date and 15 December 2026 as the cut-off/last date for online applications. The written examination date and centre will be notified separately.
JKSSB JE Mechanical Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions
- Only eligible candidates should submit the application.
- Jammu & Kashmir domicile is mandatory for the advertised post.
- The domicile certificate must be valid on or before the application cut-off date.
- Only one online application for the same Item Number is permitted.
- If multiple applications are detected for the same Item Number, JKSSB will consider the latest application subject to the conditions specified in the notice.
- Changes or corrections after submission will not be entertained.
- Reserved-category candidates must possess valid certificates in the prescribed format on or before the cut-off date.
- The application is accepted provisionally until eligibility and documents are verified.
- Candidates must retain a printout of the submitted application form for Document Verification.
- Hard copies of the online application should not be sent to the JKSSB office by post, email or in person.
JKSSB also states that candidates' applications are subject to security and scrutiny measures, including physical frisking, DFMD scanning, biometric capture, facial-recognition screening and Aadhaar authentication.
