RSSB JEN Exam Date 2026: Junior Engineer Exam Tentatively on 3 to 5 February 2027
The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) has announced the exam date for the Junior Engineer Combined Direct Recruitment 2026 (Advt. No. 10/2026). As per its press note dated 28 September 2026, the JEN exams are tentatively scheduled from 3 to 5 February 2027, in one shift each day. These dates are marked sambhavit (tentative) and the schedule is only proposed, so they can still change; the press note does not say which cadre’s paper falls on which day. It is one combined note for five RSSB exams, revised because the urban local body and Panchayati Raj elections affect exams in October 2026. Applications closed on 14 September 2026. The admit card will be issued online through the SSO / recruitment portal, not by post, and its release date has not been announced yet.
👉 Download RSSB Exam Date Press Note (28 September 2026)
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Junior Engineer Combined Direct Recruitment Exams 2026 (Non-CET) |
| Exam Date (Tentative) | 3 to 5 February 2027 |
| Shifts | One shift per day |
| Press Note Date | 28 September 2026 |
| Application Window | Closed on 14 September 2026 |
| Admit Card | Online via SSO / recruitment portal — date not announced |
Rajasthan Junior Engineer 2026 Notification: 874 Vacancies in PWD, WRD & PHED with Complete Eligibility Guide
The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) released Advertisement No. 10/2026 for the Junior Engineer Combined Direct Recruitment 2026, offering 874 vacancies. Posts are available in the Public Works Department (PWD), Water Resources Department (WRD) and Public Health Engineering Department (PHED). If you are searching for government jobs in Rajasthan, this drive covers three engineering departments.
Online applications were accepted from 16 August 2026 to 14 September 2026 (23:59 hrs), and the application window is now closed. Civil degree or diploma holders and Mechanical/Electrical diploma holders are eligible, and the pay is fixed at Pay Matrix Level 10 of the 7th Pay Commission. The written exam is now tentatively scheduled from February 2027 3 to 5 February 2027 (Updated), so use this guide to plan your preparation. Keep GovtJobsAlert.in open for every RSSB update first.
What are the Key Highlights of RSSB JEN Recruitment 2026?
The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board, Jaipur conducts direct recruitment for subordinate services across the state. This combined JEN drive fills posts in three engineering departments at once, which is why a single application form asks for your department preference. Departments are allotted on Merit-Cum-Priority — your merit rank plus the preference order you filled. Diploma holders and degree engineers have separate vacancies here.
- Post Names: Junior Engineer (Civil) Degree, Junior Engineer (Civil) Diploma, Junior Engineer (Mechanical/Electrical) Diploma
- Total Vacancies: 874 posts (793 Non-TSP + 81 TSP)
- Salary / Pay Level: Pay Matrix Level 10 (7th Pay Commission)
- Job Location: Rajasthan — PWD, WRD and PHED departments
- Application Start Date: 16 August 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 14 September 2026 (23:59 hrs) — Closed
- Exam Date (Tentative):
February 20273 to 5 February 2027 (Updated)
How Many Vacancies are there in RSSB JEN Recruitment 2026?
The 874 posts are divided between the Non-TSP (non-scheduled) area and the TSP (scheduled) area. Only local residents of Rajasthan’s scheduled areas may apply against TSP vacancies, while scheduled-area residents may also apply for Non-TSP posts.
| Post & Department | Area | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| JE Civil (Degree) — PWD | Non-TSP | 329 |
| JE Civil (Degree) — PWD | TSP | 22 |
| JE Civil (Diploma) — PWD | Non-TSP | 41 |
| JE Civil (Diploma) — PWD | TSP | 1 |
| JE Civil (Degree) — WRD | Non-TSP | 72 |
| JE Civil (Diploma) — WRD | Non-TSP | 144 |
| JE Civil (Diploma) — WRD | TSP | 35 |
| JE Civil (Degree) — PHED | Non-TSP | 44 |
| JE Civil (Degree) — PHED | TSP | 3 |
| JE Civil (Diploma) — PHED | Non-TSP | 133 |
| JE Civil (Diploma) — PHED | TSP | 18 |
| JE Mechanical/Electrical (Diploma) — PHED | Non-TSP | 30 |
| JE Mechanical/Electrical (Diploma) — PHED | TSP | 2 |
| Total | — | 874 |
Looking at it by branch, Civil Engineering has 842 posts and the combined Mechanical/Electrical (Diploma) stream has 32 posts. Department-wise, PWD gets 393, WRD gets 251 and PHED gets 230 posts.
What is the Eligibility for RSSB JEN Recruitment 2026?
Educational Qualification
Your qualification decides which post you can apply for. Read this carefully — degree and diploma posts are completely separate cadres with separate exams.
- Junior Engineer (Civil) — Degree: Degree in Civil Engineering from a university established by law in India or a recognised institution, or a qualification declared equivalent by the Government
- Junior Engineer (Civil) — Diploma: Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognised institution, or a Civil Engineering diploma recognised by the Institute of Engineers
- Junior Engineer (Mechanical/Electrical) — Diploma: Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from a recognised institution, or a diploma recognised by the Institute of Engineers
Every post additionally requires working knowledge of Hindi written in Devanagari script and knowledge of Rajasthani culture. Final year candidates can apply, but you must obtain the required qualification by the date of the examination. Anyone acquiring it after the exam date will not be considered eligible. Candidates with a B.Tech or B.E. degree should note that the degree posts are entirely in the Civil branch — the Mechanical/Electrical post requires a Mechanical or Electrical diploma.
Age Limit
Age is calculated as on 01 January 2027 — the 1st January following the last date of application.
| Criteria | Age |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 years |
| Maximum Age | Below 40 years |
| Extra Relaxation (all applicants) | 1 additional year |
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The Board has given one extra year of relaxation to every applicant in the maximum age limit, because age in the previous JEN Combined Direct Recruitment 2024 was reckoned on 01 January 2025 and no recruitment happened after that.
Category-wise relaxation is given below. Please remember these relaxations are non-cumulative — you can claim the benefit of only one provision, not several added together. The only exception is the PwBD relaxation, which is given in addition to your category relaxation.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC, ST, OBC, MBC, EWS men of Rajasthan | 5 years |
| General category women | 5 years |
| SC, ST, OBC, MBC, EWS women of Rajasthan | 10 years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disability | 5 years (over and above category relaxation) |
| Ex-Servicemen | 15 years (maximum age capped at 50 years) |
| Widows and divorced women | No upper age limit (must be below the State retirement age) |
One important warning: candidates from outside Rajasthan claiming SC, ST, OBC, MBC or EWS status are treated as General category — no reservation, no fee concession and no age relaxation.
What is the Salary for RSSB Junior Engineer 2026?
The Junior Engineer post carries Pay Matrix Level 10 as fixed by the Rajasthan Government under the 7th Pay Commission.
- Pay Level: Pay Matrix Level 10 (7th Pay Commission)
- Probation Period: 2 years from the date of appointment
- During Probation: only a fixed monthly remuneration at rates decided by the State Government
- After Probation: the minimum of the pay scale plus all allowances as per rules, and eligibility for confirmation
Allowances such as House Rent Allowance, Dearness Allowance, Urban Compensatory Allowance and special pay are not payable during the two-year probation.
Once you are confirmed after probation, you become a regular Rajasthan Government employee with the full Level 10 pay scale, all allowances and pension benefits under the scheme applicable to newly appointed state employees.
What is the Selection Process and Exam Pattern for RSSB JEN 2026?
Selection is based on a written examination. The exam will be conducted as a Computer Based Test, Tablet Based Test or offline OMR-based test, tentatively on February 2027 3 to 5 February 2027 (Updated), in one shift a day as per the RSSB press note of 28 September 2026.
Written Examination Pattern
Three separate papers are held — JE Civil (Degree), JE Civil (Diploma) and JE Mechanical/Electrical (Diploma). The pattern is identical for all three.
| Section | Marks |
|---|---|
| Part A — General Knowledge of Rajasthan | 40 |
| Part B — Engineering (your branch) | 80 |
| Total | 120 |
The paper is 2 hours long with multiple-choice questions carrying equal marks. Part A covers Rajasthan’s history, art and culture, geography, and political and administrative system. Part B covers your engineering branch at degree or diploma level. Review the detailed exam syllabus and pattern early.
Marking Scheme and the Fifth Option Rule
- Minimum qualifying marks are 40 per cent — candidates scoring less will not be eligible for appointment
- One-third (1/3) mark is deducted from your score for every wrong answer
- Each question has five options — A, B, C, D and E; if you do not attempt a question you must darken option E
- Leaving any circle completely blank costs you 1/3 mark for up to 10 per cent of questions
- Darkening no circle at all in more than 10 per cent of questions will get you disqualified
- You are given 10 minutes of extra time beyond the prescribed duration for this purpose
After the Examination
Results are followed by normalisation if the exam is held in more than one stage or shift, then eligibility check and document verification by the respective departments. Finally, department allotment is done on Merit-Cum-Priority basis, followed by a medical fitness certificate, character certificate and police verification.
How to Apply Online for RSSB JEN Recruitment 2026?
The online application window closed on 14 September 2026; these steps are kept for reference. Applications were accepted online only through the SSO Rajasthan portal, and the options in the form followed the category and home state entered in One Time Registration (OTR).
- Log in to the SSO Portal using your own SSO ID (link provided in Essential Links)
- Under Citizen Apps (G2C), select the Recruitment Portal and open the JEN 2026 application form
- Complete One Time Registration if not done — enter category, disability status and home state very carefully
- Pay the one-time registration fee online through e-Mitra, net banking, debit card, credit card or CSC
- Fill the application form — your live photo, signature and thumb impression are fetched automatically from OTR
- Upload a recent photograph not older than one month and enter your visible body mark
- Select your department preference for PWD, WRD and PHED, as this order cannot be changed later
- Submit and generate an Application ID, then take a printout — a preview alone is not a submission
Candidates applying for more than one JEN cadre had to submit a separate application for each cadre. A correction window of 3 days after the last date was available on payment of ₹300.
What is the RSSB JEN Exam Date 2026 and Other Important Dates?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start | 16 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 14 September 2026 (23:59 hrs) — Closed |
| Registration Fee Payment Deadline | By 14 September 2026 — Closed |
| Age Reckoned As On | 01 January 2027 |
| First Correction Window | Up to 3 days after last date |
| Second (Final) Correction Window | 7 days after the examination |
| Exam Date Press Note | 28 September 2026 |
| Examination Date (Tentative) |
What was the Application Fee for RSSB JEN Recruitment 2026?
The Board charges a One Time Registration (OTR) fee. If you have already paid this fee for an earlier RSSB recruitment, you do not have to pay again.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General, Creamy-layer OBC & MBC | ₹600 |
| Rajasthan Non-Creamy-Layer OBC, MBC, EWS, SC, ST | ₹400 |
| All Persons with Disability applicants | ₹400 |
| Candidates already having paid OTR fee | No Fee |
Payment is made online through e-Mitra Kiosk, Jan Suvidha Kendra, net banking, ATM-cum-debit card or credit card. The fee had to be paid by 14 September 2026, when the application window closed. A separate charge of ₹300 applies for each application correction, and ₹100 per objection on the answer key.
Essential Links — RSSB JEN Recruitment 2026
- Download RSSB Exam Date Press Note (28 September 2026)
- Download Official Notification PDF
- SSO Rajasthan Login (Application Closed; Admit Card Will Be Issued Online)
- Visit RSSB JEN Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram for Rajasthan Govt Jobs
With 874 posts and an extra year of age relaxation, this JEN drive gave many candidates a fresh chance. The application window closed on 14 September 2026, and RSSB has now tentatively fixed the exam for 3 to 5 February 2027, one shift a day. That leaves about four months, so finish your Rajasthan GK and engineering revision on schedule and watch the SSO portal for the admit card. For more Rajasthan government job notifications, keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in — we are with you at every step.