RSSB Junior Engineer Recruitment 2026 - 874 Posts

Qualification: Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering (for JE Civil posts); Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering (for JE Mechanical/Electrical post), along with working knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari script and knowledge of Rajasthani culture

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 must acquire the prescribed qualification by the date of the examination; otherwise they will not be considered eligible. All posts require working knowledge of Hindi written in the Devanagari script and knowledge of Rajasthani culture. Nationality: Applicant must be a citizen of India, or a subject of Nepal, or a subject of Bhutan, or a Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1 January 1962 with intention of permanently settling in India, or a person of Indian origin who migrated from Pakistan, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, or specified East African countries with intention of permanently settling in India. Non-citizen candidates must produce an eligibility certificate from the concerned Government of India authority.

18 to 40 years as on 1 January 2027, with age relaxation for reserved categories, women, ex-servicemen, and PwD candidates

• SSO ID and One Time Registration (OTR) details
• Educational qualification certificates (Degree/Diploma in relevant Engineering discipline)
• Live photograph (not older than 1 month) with visible body mark details
• Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS/PwD), if applicable, issued on or before last date of application
• Ex-serviceman/widow/divorcee/sportsperson certificate, if applicable
• No Objection Certificate (NOC), for candidates already in government service (at document verification stage)
• Nationality eligibility certificate, for non-citizen category candidates
• Marriage registration certificate (mandatory for appointment as per Rajasthan Government circular)

1. 1Online application submission through SSO Rajasthan portal
2. 2Written examination (Computer Based Test/Tablet Based Test/OMR-based offline test)
3. 3Normalization of scores if exam conducted in multiple shifts/phases
4. 4Document verification of qualifying candidates
5. 5Final merit list preparation and appointment as probationary trainee

The RSSB Junior Engineer examination is an objective-type test carrying a total of 120 marks, to be completed within 2 hours. Candidates must secure a minimum of 40% marks to qualify, and 1/3rd mark will be deducted for every wrong answer. The exam may be conducted in multiple shifts, in which case a normalization process will be applied to ensure fairness across all shifts.

The detailed subject-wise syllabus for Part B varies depending on the post applied for — Civil Engineering topics apply to both degree and diploma JE (Civil) posts, while Mechanical/Electrical Engineering topics apply to the JE (Mechanical/Electrical) diploma post. Candidates are advised to refer to the official detailed advertisement on the RSSB website for the complete topic-wise breakdown before beginning preparation.

Visit the SSO Rajasthan portal at sso.rajasthan.gov.in and log in using your SSO ID. Navigate to Citizen Apps (G2C) and select the Recruitment Portal. Click on "Apply Now" for the RSSB Junior Engineer Joint Direct Recruitment 2026. If not already completed, finish One Time Registration (OTR) by entering category, disability status, and home state details, then pay the applicable OTR fee. Fill out the online application form carefully, uploading a live photograph (not older than 1 month) and visible body mark details as specified. Enter educational qualification and other required details in the Document Details section. Review the application preview carefully, then click Final Submit to complete the process. Save and print the generated Application ID/submitted application copy for future reference.

Introduction The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB), Jaipur, has issued Advertisement No. 10/2026 for the Junior Engineer (Kanisth Abhiyanta) Joint Direct Recruitment 2026, opening online applications for 874 vacancies spread across three important state government engineering departments — the Public Works Department, Water Resources Department, and Public Health Engineering Department. Vacancy Overview The 874 posts are distributed as follows: within PWD, 351 posts for Junior Engineer (Civil) - Degree Holder and 42 for Diploma Holder; within Water Resources Department, 72 posts for Degree Holder and 179 for Diploma Holder; and within PHED, 47 posts for Civil Degree Holder, 151 for Civil Diploma Holder, and 32 for Mechanical/Electrical Diploma Holder. Of the total, 793 posts fall under the non-scheduled area and 81 under the scheduled area of Rajasthan. Eligibility Candidates for the degree-based Junior Engineer (Civil) post need a Civil Engineering degree from a recognized university or institution established by law in India. Diploma-based applicants require a Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized institution, while the Mechanical/Electrical post requires a relevant diploma in that discipline. All applicants must also have working knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari script and knowledge of Rajasthani culture. Final-year students may apply, provided they obtain their qualification by the examination date. Nationality requirements follow standard Government of India norms for Indian citizens and specified categories of foreign-origin applicants. Age Limit Candidates must be between 18 and 40 years of age as on 1 January 2027. Age relaxation is available for SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS candidates (5 years for male original residents of Rajasthan, 10 years for women), General category women (5 years), ex-servicemen (15 years, subject to conditions), and benchmark disability candidates (an additional 5 years). Widows and divorced women face no upper age limit, subject to the state's retirement age policy. These relaxations are non-cumulative. Salary Selected candidates will be placed on Pay Matrix Level-10 under the 7th Pay Commission. During the mandatory 2-year probation period, candidates receive a fixed monthly remuneration instead of the full pay scale, with allowances like HRA and DA becoming applicable only after successful completion of probation, passing the required departmental examination, and satisfactory conduct. Selection Process Selection is based solely on a written examination of 120 marks, divided into Part A (General Knowledge - 40 marks) and Part B (concerned Engineering subject - 80 marks). The exam lasts 2 hours, is objective in nature, and carries a minimum qualifying requirement of 40% along with 1/3rd negative marking for wrong answers. The test may be conducted as a Computer Based Test, Tablet Based Test, or OMR-based offline test, with score normalization applied if held across multiple shifts. Application Process Candidates must apply online through the SSO Rajasthan portal by logging in with their SSO ID, navigating to the Recruitment Portal under Citizen Apps (G2C), and completing One Time Registration (OTR) if not already done. The application involves uploading a live photograph, filling in educational and personal details, reviewing the preview, and submitting the form. Candidates wishing to apply for multiple departments or cadres must submit separate applications for each. Important Dates The online application process began on 16 August 2026 and will close on 14 September 2026 at 11:59 PM. A correction window of 3 days is available after the closing date (with a Rs. 300 fee), plus a further limited correction window of 7 days after the exam for specific fields. The examination is tentatively scheduled for February 2027. Conclusion RSSB Junior Engineer Recruitment 2026 offers a significant 874 vacancies for Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering degree and diploma holders across three major Rajasthan government departments. With a clear examination-based selection process and a defined career path into Pay Matrix Level-10, this recruitment presents a valuable opportunity for eligible engineering candidates. Interested applicants are advised to complete their SSO registration and OTR payment well ahead of the 14 September 2026 deadline to avoid last-minute technical difficulties.