JKSSB Junior Engineer (Mechanical) 2026: 127 PWD Posts, Apply 16 Nov to 15 Dec
Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has invited applications for Junior Engineer (Mechanical), Public Works (R&B) Department, Jammu and Kashmir, 127 posts (indent from the Public Works (R&B) Department) vacancies, Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Posting follows the department's requirement.. The last date to apply is 15 December 2026. Age is counted as on The notice sets the upper age limit for each category, with birth-date windows of 01.01.1986 to 01.01.2008 for open merit candidates. Relaxations for reserved categories are in the notice. Details below are from the official notice: Primary source: JKSSB Advertisement Notification No. 10 of 2026, dated 21.10.2026, from jkssb.nic.in, read on 24 October 2026. Dates, post count, age limits, domicile rule and fee come from the notice. Pay level and qualifications are in Annexure-A, which this post does not quote.
- Organization
- Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB)
- Post Name
- Junior Engineer (Mechanical), Public Works (R&B) Department, Jammu and Kashmir
- Total Vacancy
- 127 posts (indent from the Public Works (R&B) Department)
- Application Mode
- Online on the JKSSB portal. Application fee is paid online by net banking or card.
- Job Location
- Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Posting follows the department's requirement.
- Official Website
- jkssb.nic.in
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Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement No. 10 of 2026 dated 21 October 2026 | 21 October 2026 |
| Online applications open | 16 November 2026 |
| Last date to submit online applications | 15 December 2026 |
What the advertisement says
The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board has advertised 127 posts of Junior Engineer (Mechanical) for the Public Works (R&B) Department, under Advertisement Notification No. 10 of 2026, dated 21 October 2026. Online applications open on 16 November 2026 and close on 15 December 2026.
Applications are not open yet. The form date is 16 November, so use the time before that to check your eligibility and documents.
Age limit
Open merit candidates can be 40 years old at the upper limit. The notice sets birth-date windows: not born before 1 January 1986 and not born after 1 January 2008.
Reserved categories have a 43-year upper limit, and persons with physical disabilities have a 42-year limit, with the birth-date window in the notice. Ex-servicemen may deduct their service period from their actual age, subject to the rule in the notice.
Fees
- Open merit and other general candidates: Rs 600
- SC, ST-1, ST-2, EWS and PwBD candidates: Rs 500
The fee is paid online by net banking or credit or debit card. It is not refundable, and applications without the fee are rejected.
Domicile
You must be a domicile of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and hold a valid domicile certificate on or before the closing date. The notice gives 15 December 2026 as the cut-off. Get the certificate in good time, because the issuing office may be slow near the deadline.
Qualification
The qualification for the post follows the indent from the Public Works (R&B) Department. The exact degree or diploma is in Annexure-A of the notice. Read that annexure line by line. It also sets the pay level.
Selection
The notice describes a written or OMR-based examination. It refers to Annexures on the criteria of selection and on physical limitation to write. Read those before preparing, since they set the format and any reservation for candidates who need a scribe.
What to do now
- Read Annexure-A for the qualification and pay level.
- Check your domicile certificate and the date it was issued.
- Collect the category certificate you will claim, and keep it valid on the closing date.
- Prepare your details for the online form, including photo and signature in the format the portal asks for.
- Apply in the first week if you can. Last-day traffic usually slows the portal.
Frequently asked questions
Is the form open now? No. Applications open on 16 November 2026.
How many posts? 127, per the notice.
Who is eligible? Candidates within the age window, with the qualification in Annexure-A and a valid J&K domicile certificate.
Sources
Official notice: JKSSB Advertisement Notification No. 10 of 2026, dated 21 October 2026, from jkssb.nic.in, read on 24 October 2026. Qualification and pay are in Annexure-A, which was not quoted here.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit (as on The notice sets the upper age limit for each category, with birth-date windows of 01.01.1986 to 01.01.2008 for open merit candidates. Relaxations for reserved categories are in the notice)
| Category | Age Relaxation | Max Age |
|---|---|---|
| Open merit (OM) | Not applicable | 40 years. Not born before 01.01.1986 and not born after 01.01.2008. |
| SC, ST, EWS, OBC and other categories listed in the notice | Upper limit is 43 years, with the birth-date window in the notice | 43 years |
| Physically challenged persons | Upper limit is 42 years | 42 years |
Educational Qualification
- As per the indent and clarifications from the Public Works (R&B) Department. The qualifications for the post are in Annexure-A of the notice. Check Annexure-A for the exact degree or diploma before you apply.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Open merit and other general candidates | Rs 600, online only. Not refundable. |
| SC, ST-1, ST-2, EWS and PwBD | Rs 500, online only. Not refundable. |
How to Apply
- 1Applications open on 16 November 2026 and close on 15 December 2026 (cut-off date for domicile and other conditions).
- 2You must hold a valid J&K domicile certificate issued on or before the closing date.
- 3Pay the fee online through net banking, credit card or debit card. Applications without the fee are rejected.
Frequently Asked Questions
127 posts for Junior Engineer (Mechanical) in the Public Works (R&B) Department, as per Advertisement No. 10 of 2026.
From 16 November 2026 to 15 December 2026. Applications open after this notice date, so do not expect a form before 16 November.
40 years for open merit candidates, with the birth-date window 01.01.1986 to 01.01.2008. Reserved categories have a 43-year limit, and persons with physical disabilities have 42 years, per the notice.
Rs 600 for general candidates and Rs 500 for SC, ST, EWS and PwBD candidates, paid online and non-refundable.
Yes. You must be a domicile of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and hold a valid domicile certificate on or before the closing date.
The notice refers to a written or OMR-based examination. Check the notice and the Annexure on selection criteria before you prepare.