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The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB), Jaipur, has released Advertisement No. 10/2026 for combined direct recruitment to 874 Junior Engineer posts in the Public Works Department, Water Resources Department and Public Health Engineering Department. Candidates who hold a relevant civil, mechanical or electrical engineering qualification can apply online through the SSO Rajasthan portal from 16 August 2026 to 14 September 2026.
Last Date: 2026-09-14 23:59:00
Quick Highlights
- Organisation: Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB)
- Advertisement No.: 10/2026
- Post Name: Junior Engineer (Civil / Mechanical / Electrical)
- Total Vacancies: 874
- Application Mode: Online
- Last Date to Apply: 14 September 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start Date | 16 August 2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 14 September 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Correction in Application (with fee) | Within 3 days after the last date |
| Tentative Exam Month | February 2027 |
Candidates are advised not to wait for the last date and to submit their online application well within the given time frame.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General and Creamy Layer OBC/MBC | Rs 600 |
| Non-Creamy Layer OBC/MBC, EWS, SC, ST (Rajasthan) | Rs 400 |
| All PwBD (Divyangjan) Candidates | Rs 400 |
The one-time registration (OTR) fee can be paid through the state's authorised e-Mitra kiosks, Citizen Service Centres (CSC), net banking, ATM-cum-debit card or credit card. Candidates who have already deposited the OTR fee earlier do not need to pay it again.
Vacancy Details
The 874 posts are divided across three departments and three post categories, as shown below (Non-Scheduled Area + Scheduled Area = Total).
| Department | Post | Non-Scheduled Area | Scheduled Area | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Works Department (PWD) | Junior Engineer (Civil, Degree) | 329 | 22 | 351 |
| Public Works Department (PWD) | Junior Engineer (Civil, Diploma) | 41 | 1 | 42 |
| Water Resources Department | Junior Engineer (Civil, Degree) | 72 | 0 | 72 |
| Water Resources Department | Junior Engineer (Civil, Diploma) | 144 | 35 | 179 |
| Public Health Engineering Department | Junior Engineer (Civil, Degree) | 44 | 3 | 47 |
| Public Health Engineering Department | Junior Engineer (Civil, Diploma) | 133 | 18 | 151 |
| Public Health Engineering Department | Junior Engineer (Mechanical/Electrical, Diploma) | 30 | 2 | 32 |
| Total | 793 | 81 | 874 |
Category-wise (SC, ST, OBC, MBC, EWS) and horizontal reservation (women, ex-servicemen, outstanding sportspersons, PwBD) breakups are given separately for each department in the official notification. Candidates are advised to check the detailed advertisement for the exact number of seats reserved in their category.
Eligibility Criteria
| Post | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| Junior Engineer (Civil, Degree) | Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from a university or institution recognised by law in India, or an equivalent qualification declared by the government. |
| Junior Engineer (Civil, Diploma) | Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognised institution, or a Diploma recognised by the Institute of Engineers for the purpose of exemption from the associate membership examination. |
| Junior Engineer (Mechanical/Electrical, Diploma) | Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from a recognised institution, or an equivalent diploma recognised by the Institute of Engineers. |
All candidates must also have working knowledge of Hindi written in the Devanagari script and knowledge of Rajasthani culture. Candidates appearing in the final year of the qualifying course can also apply, but they must acquire the required qualification by the date of the examination.
Age Limit
Candidates must have completed 18 years and must not have completed 40 years of age as on 1 January 2027. Age relaxation is available as per Rajasthan government rules:
- SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS male candidates who are bonafide residents of Rajasthan: 5 years
- General category women candidates: 5 years
- SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS women candidates who are bonafide residents of Rajasthan: 10 years
- Persons with benchmark disabilities: additional 5 years over and above the relaxation applicable to their category
- Widows and divorced women: no upper age limit, subject to the prescribed retirement age
Age relaxation provisions are non-cumulative; only one of the applicable provisions can be availed by a candidate.
Pay Scale
Selected candidates will be placed in Pay Matrix Level-10 of the Seventh Pay Commission. During the two-year probation period, appointees will receive a fixed monthly remuneration as notified by the state government, without any additional allowances such as house rent allowance or dearness allowance. Regular pay scale and other allowances become admissible only after successful completion of probation.
Selection Process
Selection will be made on the basis of a single Computer Based Test (CBT) / Tablet Based Test (TBT) / OMR-based offline examination, depending on the mode decided for each post. The exam will carry 120 marks for a duration of 2 hours, split into two parts.
| Part | Subject | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part A | General Knowledge (Rajasthan History, Art and Culture, Traditions, Heritage, Geography, Polity and Administration) | 40 |
| Part B | Civil Engineering (or Mechanical/Electrical Engineering for the relevant diploma post) | 80 |
The question paper will be objective type with multiple-choice questions of equal marks. The minimum qualifying marks are 40 percent. There is negative marking of one-third (1/3) of the marks allotted to a question for each wrong answer.
Documents Required
- Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets
- Rajasthan domicile certificate (for scheduled area candidates)
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS), where applicable, issued before the last date of application
- Recent passport-size photograph and scanned signature as per the specified format
- Aadhaar card and SSO ID details used for One Time Registration
- Marriage registration certificate, where applicable
How to Apply
- Visit the SSO Rajasthan portal at sso.rajasthan.gov.in and log in with your SSO ID, or create one if you do not already have it.
- Under Citizen Apps (G2C), select Recruitment Portal and click on Apply Now for RSSB JE Recruitment 2026.
- If not already done, complete One Time Registration (OTR) by filling category, disability status and home state details, then pay the registration fee.
- Enter personal, educational and other required details carefully, and upload a recent photograph and visible body mark as specified.
- Upload your scanned signature and thumb impression in the specified format and size.
- Review all entries, submit the form, and save the printout of the application number for future reference.
General Rules
- No offline application will be accepted under any circumstances.
- Corrections in the application form are allowed only during the specified correction window, and certain fields such as name, father's name, date of birth, photograph and signature cannot be changed after submission.
- Candidates already employed in government service must submit a No Objection Certificate from their employer at the time of document verification.
- Furnishing false information or using unfair means at any stage can lead to rejection of candidature and legal action under the Rajasthan Public Examination (Measures for Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2022.
- The board reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of advertised posts before the declaration of the result.
FAQ
Q1. What is RSSB Junior Engineer Recruitment 2026?
RSSB has invited online applications for 874 Junior Engineer posts in the Public Works Department, Water Resources Department and Public Health Engineering Department under Advertisement No. 10/2026.
Q2. What is the last date to apply online for RSSB JE Recruitment 2026?
The online application window is open from 16 August 2026 to 14 September 2026, till 11:59 PM.
Q3. How many vacancies are there in RSSB JE Recruitment 2026?
There are 874 vacancies in total, spread across Junior Engineer (Civil, Degree), Junior Engineer (Civil, Diploma) and Junior Engineer (Mechanical/Electrical, Diploma) posts in PWD, Water Resources and PHE departments.
Q4. What is the educational qualification for RSSB Junior Engineer posts?
Candidates need a degree or diploma in Civil Engineering, or a diploma in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, depending on the post, along with working knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari script.
Q5. What is the age limit for RSSB JE Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must be at least 18 years old and not more than 40 years old as on 1 January 2027, with age relaxation available for reserved categories as per rules.
Q6. What is the application fee for RSSB JE Recruitment 2026?
The one-time registration fee is Rs 600 for general and creamy layer OBC/MBC candidates, and Rs 400 for non-creamy layer OBC/MBC/EWS/SC/ST and all PwD candidates.
Q7. How can candidates apply online for RSSB Junior Engineer posts?
Candidates need to complete One Time Registration (OTR) on the SSO Rajasthan portal, then apply through the Recruitment Portal under Citizen Apps before the last date.
Source
This information is based on the official Advertisement No. 10/2026, issued by the Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB), Jaipur, for Junior Engineer combined direct recruitment.
Disclaimer: This article is for general informational purposes and is based on the official notification available at the time of writing. Candidates are advised to verify all details, including eligibility, dates and fees, from the official RSSB website before applying.
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