JKSSB Junior Engineer (Mechanical) Recruitment 2026: 127 PWD (R&B) Vacancies, Eligibility and Pay
The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has released Advertisement Notification No. 10 of 2026 for 127 posts of Junior Engineer (Mechanical) in the Public Works (R&B) Department. The pay is Level-6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400). If you hold a Mechanical Engineering diploma or degree and have J&K domicile, this is a strong chance for a stable engineering job in your own Union Territory. Find more such openings on our Jammu and Kashmir government jobs page.
Online applications open on 16 November 2026 and close on 15 December 2026. Only domiciles of the UT of Jammu and Kashmir can apply. Read the rules below slowly, because the Board says it will reject wrong documents at any stage. GovtJobsAlert.in has pulled out every condition that can cost you your seat, so you do not have to hunt for it inside a 16-page PDF.
Key Highlights of JKSSB Junior Engineer (Mechanical) Recruitment 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) |
| Indenting Department | Public Works (R&B) Department |
| Advertisement No. | 10 of 2026, dated 21.10.2026 |
| Post | Junior Engineer (Mechanical), Item No. 265, UT cadre |
| Total Vacancies | 127 |
| Pay | Level-6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400) |
| Domicile | Domicile of UT of Jammu and Kashmir only |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Application Window | 16 November 2026 to 15 December 2026 |
| Selection | Merit in the written/OMR examination only |
The Board has also said that the actual number of posts may go up or down before the selection ends, and that the advertisement is subject to the outcome of any court case pending on it. Treat 127 as the number today, not a promise, and check the Board’s website again before you pay the fee.
How Many Vacancies Are There in JKSSB Junior Engineer (Mechanical) Recruitment 2026?
| 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 |
Horizontal reservation for Ex-Servicemen (ESM) and PwBD candidates follows the department’s communication or extant rules. The notification does not list seat numbers for these two groups, so do not trust any number you see elsewhere.
If you want a reserved seat, your category certificate matters more than anything else in this table. The Board checks it again at Document Verification. If you cannot show a valid certificate in the prescribed format when it is asked for, your claim is not entertained and you are considered under Open Merit instead. Check the date and format on your certificate this week, not on the last day.
What is the Eligibility for JKSSB Junior Engineer (Mechanical) 2026?
Educational Qualification
The notification gives the qualification as one line. Read it as the routes below and keep your certificate ready in original.
| Route | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Diploma | 3 years Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a Government recognised institute |
| Degree | Indian University Degree in Mechanical Engineering |
| AMIE | AMIE Section (A and B), India |
Diploma holders can also look at our diploma government jobs page, and degree holders at engineering government jobs. If you claim an equivalent qualification, produce an Equivalence Certificate when asked. The Board’s decision on such a claim is final. You must have earned the qualification on or before 15 December 2026.
Age Limit
Age is counted as on 01.01.2026. Every category must also be not born after 01.01.2008.
| Category | Maximum Age | Not Born Before |
|---|---|---|
| OM | 40 years | 01.01.1986 |
| SC | 43 years | 01.01.1983 |
| ST-1 | 43 years | 01.01.1983 |
| ST-2 | 43 years | 01.01.1983 |
| RBA | 43 years | 01.01.1983 |
| ALC/IB | 43 years | 01.01.1983 |
| EWS | 43 years | 01.01.1983 |
| OBC | 43 years | 01.01.1983 |
| Physically Challenged Person | 42 years | 01.01.1984 |
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Ex-Servicemen can deduct their period of service in the Armed Forces from their actual age. The resulting age must not exceed the maximum for the post by more than 3 years.
Conditions That Can Cancel Your Candidature
These lines are easy to skip and each one can end your application.
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Domicile | You must hold a valid Domicile Certificate in the prescribed format on or before 15.12.2026. Original is checked at Document Verification |
| Wrong qualification | Anyone with a qualification other than the one prescribed shall not be eligible. The candidature is summarily rejected at any stage |
| Degree from outside J&K | If your degree is from a recognised university or college outside the UT of J&K (other than a Central University), you need a Bonafide Certificate in the Board’s format from the Controller or Registrar |
| Proof of qualification | Shortlisted candidates must show originals earned on or before the cut-off date, failing which the candidature is cancelled |
| Provisional entry | Your candidature stays provisional until documents are verified. An ineligible candidate is not allowed into later stages |
| Wrong claims | If any claim in your form is not substantiated, the candidature is cancelled and criminal proceedings may follow |
| Category certificate | It must be valid on the cut-off date, in the prescribed format, and uploaded with the form. No second chance to upload is given. Other formats are summarily rejected, because you alone are responsible for getting the prescribed format within the validity period |
| Fake certificate | A fake or forged reservation certificate means debarment from Board examinations, besides penal action |
| Ex-Servicemen | You need a Form XIV certificate. An affidavit sworn before a 1st Class Judicial Magistrate is needed at scrutiny. Horizontal reservation, once availed on joining a post, cannot be claimed again. It applies to posts up to Level-6E (35900-113500) |
| PwBD | Eligible PwBD candidates can take a scribe and 20 minutes per hour of extra time, with Annexure-B and Annexure-C. You must have applied as PwBD. A fraudulent PwBD claim means debarment |
| Own scribe | You arrange your own scribe. The scribe must not be a candidate for the same exam, a relative, or a student of the same centre, and must hold a lower qualification than you and not more than the post’s minimum qualification. If the scribe’s qualification is found different from what you declared, you forfeit your right to the post. If you are caught assisting another PwBD candidate as scribe, both candidatures are cancelled |
| One application | Only one online application per item number is allowed. If you appear more than once, the candidature is cancelled and you are debarred |
| No corrections | Changes in the form after submission are not entertained |
| Photo and signature | A blurred or illegible photograph or signature gets the application summarily rejected |
| Name details | Write name, date of birth, father’s name and mother’s name exactly as in your matriculation certificate, or the candidature may be cancelled |
| Exam day | Carry two recent colour photographs and an original photo-ID. Without them you will not be allowed to appear |
| Devices | Mobile phones (even switched off), smart watches and similar devices are banned, with disciplinary action and a ban from future exams |
| Document Verification | If you do not appear or do not produce originals on the scheduled date, you will not be considered for selection. Where a certificate has a prescribed format, bring it in that format, otherwise the candidature is liable to be cancelled or rejected |
| Travel | No TA/DA is paid for the written test or Document Verification |
| In-service candidates | You must send the printed form through the proper channel (your Head of Department) |
What is the Salary for JKSSB Junior Engineer (Mechanical) 2026?
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Post | Junior Engineer (Mechanical) |
| Pay Level | Level-6 |
| Pay Scale | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 |
Level-6 is a solid pay level for an engineering entry post, and the top of the scale goes past one lakh rupees a month. The notification does not list allowances or the in-hand amount, so do not rely on any figure you see on social media. The appointment and service conditions follow the rules of the Government of the UT of J&K.
What is the Selection Process for JKSSB Junior Engineer (Mechanical) 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Written/OMR examination | Objective type multiple choice questions, in English only |
| Marking | Negative marking of one-fourth of the marks of that question for each wrong answer |
| Document Verification | Shortlisted candidates bring originals and self-attested copies |
Selection is made on merit obtained in the written/OMR examination only. The exam date, centres and syllabus are not announced yet. The Board will notify them on its website. Exam centres cannot be changed on request. Admit cards will be downloadable about one week before the exam, and no roll number slip will be sent by post. Check the syllabus page on our site once the Board publishes the details. The number of questions, total marks and exam duration are not given in this notification.
Because selection rests on this one exam, the one-fourth penalty matters. A wrong answer costs you marks, so attempt a question when you can rule out options, and avoid blind guessing. Document Verification is not a formality either. You must bring your originals and self-attested copies, and anyone who fails to appear on the scheduled date is not considered.
How to Apply Online for JKSSB Junior Engineer (Mechanical) 2026?
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | From 16 November 2026, open the JKSSB application portal (link in Essential Links below) and log in, or follow the new-user steps shown there |
| 2 | Read the form-filling instructions the Board says it will publish separately on its website |
| 3 | Fill every field carefully and select the item you are applying for |
| 4 | Upload your live photograph, your signature (10 KB to 20 KB), your category certificate and self-attested qualification certificates (PDF, maximum 200 KB each) |
| 5 | Pay the fee online by net banking, credit card or debit card |
| 6 | Submit the form, note the application number and keep a printout for Document Verification |
Do not post or email the hard copy to the Board office. Keep it with you for Document Verification. The Board advises you not to wait for the closing days, because the portal can fail to load when many people log in together. Fill the form once, carefully, since the Board will not accept any request to change an entry after you submit.
What are the Important Dates for JKSSB Junior Engineer (Mechanical) 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification dated | 21 October 2026 |
| Online application starts | 16 November 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 15 December 2026 |
| Exam date | To be notified separately |
What is the Application Fee for JKSSB Junior Engineer (Mechanical) 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All candidates except those below | ₹600 |
| SC, ST-1, ST-2, EWS and PwBD | ₹500 |
Pay only online by net banking, credit card or debit card. An application received without the prescribed fee is rejected and no representation is entertained. The fee is not refunded under any circumstances and is not adjusted against any other exam. Excess-payment refunds go only through the Board’s official grievance email given in the notification. No chargeback request is entertained.
JKSSB Junior Engineer (Mechanical) 2026 Essential Links
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Apply Online for JKSSB Junior Engineer (Mechanical) Recruitment 2026 – 127 Posts (Advt 10/2026), PWD (R&B) J&K (Online application opens 16 Nov 2026)
- Official Notification Page for JKSSB Junior Engineer (Mechanical) Recruitment 2026 – 127 Posts (Advt 10/2026), PWD (R&B) J&K
- Visit JKSSB Junior Engineer (Mechanical) Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Jammu and Kashmir Government Jobs Telegram Channel
If you are a J&K domicile with a Mechanical Engineering diploma, degree or AMIE, start collecting your domicile, category and qualification certificates today so nothing is missing on 16 November. Apply early and submit by 15 December 2026. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for the exam date, syllabus and admit card updates, and browse more other government jobs while you wait.