JKSSB Junior Engineer (Mechanical) Recruitment 2026

The Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board has invited online applications for 127 Junior Engineer (Mechanical) posts in the Public Works (R&B) Department. The recruitment is covered by Indent No. PWD-ADM/122/2021-05 [86549] dated 11 March 2026. Online applications must be submitted through the official JKSSB website; no offline or walk-in application is accepted.

Important Dates

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

The category-wise allocation is OM 51, SC 10, ST-1 13, ST-2 13, OBC 10, ALC/IB 5, RBA 13 and EWS 12. Horizontal reservation for Ex-Servicemen and PwBD candidates applies to the extent communicated by the indenting department or under extant rules; separate horizontal vacancy numbers are not stated. The Board reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of posts before or during selection.

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

Junior Engineer (Mechanical)

• Domicile: The candidate must be a domiciled person of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and possess a valid Domicile Certificate issued by the competent authority in the prescribed format on or before 15 December 2026, unless the deadline is extended.
• Educational qualification: A 3-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a Government-recognized institute, an Indian University Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or AMIE Section (A&B) India. The qualification must have been acquired on or before the cut-off date.
• Experience: No experience requirement is stated in the notification.
• Age: The maximum age is 40 years for Open Merit candidates, 43 years for SC, ST-1, ST-2, RBA, ALC/IB, EWS and OBC candidates, and 42 years for PwBD candidates. Age is calculated as on 01 January 2026.
• Ex-Servicemen: Period of military service may be deducted from actual age. A resulting age exceeding the prescribed maximum by not more than three years is treated as permissible, provided the candidate was not born after 01 January 2008.
• Reservation certificate: Candidates claiming reservation must possess a valid category certificate in the prescribed format on the cut-off date and upload it with the application.
• Equivalent qualification: Candidates claiming an equivalent qualification must produce the relevant Equivalence Certificate. The Board holds the final authority on equivalence.
• A candidate holding a qualification other than the prescribed qualification is not eligible and may be summarily rejected at any stage.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

1. Candidates will be ranked on the basis of merit obtained in the written/OMR examination.
2. The examination comprises objective multiple-choice questions in English. One-fourth of the marks assigned to a question will be deducted for each incorrect answer.
3. The syllabus, examination date and examination centres will be notified separately on the official JKSSB website. Requests for a change of centre will not be entertained.
4. The number of questions, total marks and examination duration are not specified in the notification.
5. Candidates shortlisted on merit will be called for Document Verification and must produce original documents with self-attested copies, including the online application form.

Important screening conditions

• No TA/DA will be paid for the written test or Document Verification.
• Only one online application is permitted for Item No. 265. If multiple applications are detected, the latest application will be considered. Appearing for the examination more than once for the same item may result in cancellation and debarment.
• No correction or change in the submitted application, including cadre or department preferences, will be entertained.
• Applications with blurred or illegical photographs or signatures may be summarily rejected.
• Candidature remains provisional until documents are verified by the Appointing Authority. The Board's decision on eligibility, examination conduct and the merit list is final and binding.
• Submission of the form constitutes consent to security screening, including physical frisking, metal-detector scanning, biometric capture, facial recognition and Aadhaar authentication.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

Documents required

• Domicile Certificate of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir 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 when claiming reservation or age relaxation.
• Matriculation certificate showing name, date of birth, father's name and mother's name.
• Bonafide Certificate in the Board-prescribed format for degrees from recognized universities, colleges or institutes outside the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, except Central Universities.
• For Ex-Servicemen candidates, Form-XIV signed by the competent authority under Rule 18 of the Jammu and Kashmir Reservation Rules, 2005, and the prescribed affidavit sworn before a First Class Judicial Magistrate.
• For PwBD candidates using a scribe, the Disability Certificate, Annexure-B physical limitation certificate, Annexure-C scribe undertaking, and the scribe's qualification certificate and photo-ID copy.
• Printed online application form, two recent colour passport-size photographs not older than six months and bearing the date, and an original valid photo-ID proof.
• For in-service candidates, the prescribed certificate in the final paragraph of the application form, signed and stamped and forwarded through the proper channel.
• Original documents and self-attested photocopies must be produced at Document Verification.

Online application instructions

1. Check domicile, qualification, age and certificate conditions before submitting the application.
2. Visit the official JKSSB website and follow the online application instructions published for Advertisement No. 10 of 2026.
3. Enter the name, date of birth, father's name and mother's name exactly as recorded in the matriculation certificate.
4. Upload the live photograph and signature at 10 KB to 20 KB. Upload the category certificate and self-attested qualification certificates as PDFs not exceeding 200 KB each, where required.
5. Pay the applicable fee online through Net Banking, Credit Card or Debit Card. A fee paid once is non-refundable and cannot be adjusted against another examination or selection.
6. Review and submit the form, record the application number and print the application form for Document Verification. Do not send a hard copy to the JKSSB office.
7. PwBD candidates may use a scribe and receive compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour of examination with the prescribed certificates. The candidate must arrange a scribe who is neither a candidate for the same examination nor a relative.
8. Mobile phones, smart watches, smart glasses, AI-enabled devices, Bluetooth devices and similar electronic equipment are prohibited in the examination hall even when switched off.
9. Roll number slips are not issued by post. Candidates should regularly check the official website and carry two recent passport-size photographs and an original valid photo-ID proof to the examination.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the last date to apply for JKSSB Junior Engineer Mechanical Recruitment 2026?

The last date to submit the online application is 15 December 2026, unless otherwise extended. Applications open on 16 November 2026.

Is there a walk-in interview, reporting time or walk-in venue?

No. The notification prescribes online applications only and does not provide a walk-in interview date, reporting time or venue. The written examination date and centres will be notified separately.

What is the application fee?

The fee is Rs. 600 for other candidates and Rs. 500 for SC, ST-1, ST-2, EWS and PwBD candidates. It must be paid online.

What is the nature and contract duration of the post?

This is a permanent UT Cadre post filled through direct recruitment, not a contractual or project appointment. The notification does not specify a fixed contract period.

What is the salary structure?

The post carries Pay Level 6 with a monthly pay scale of Rs. 35,400–Rs. 112,400. The notification does not separately specify the applicable allowances.

How will candidates be selected, and is TA/DA paid?

Selection is based on merit in the written/OMR examination, followed by Document Verification for shortlisted candidates. No TA/DA will be paid for the written test or Document Verification.

Official References

• Read the official JKSSB Junior Engineer (Mechanical) Recruitment Notification 2026 PDF
• Visit the official JKSSB website for online application instructions