The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB), also known as Rajasthan Karmchari Chayan Board, Jaipur, has released Advertisement No. 10/2026 for Junior Engineer (Kanisth Abhiyanta) Joint Direct Recruitment 2026, notifying 874 vacancies across three state government departments – Public Works Department (PWD), Water Resources Department and Public Health Engineering Department (PHED). Of the 874 posts, 793 are in the non-scheduled area and 81 in the scheduled area of Rajasthan. Posts are for Junior Engineer (Civil) Degree Holder, Junior Engineer (Civil) Diploma Holder and Junior Engineer (Mechanical/Electrical) Diploma Holder. The post carries Pay Matrix Level-10 under the 7th Pay Commission, with a 2-year probation period on fixed remuneration. The online application window is open from 16 August 2026 to 14 September 2026 at 11:59 PM through the SSO Rajasthan portal. The tentative exam month is February 2027.
Important – Read Before You Apply: Five things about this recruitment that are critical and commonly missed. First, this is a joint recruitment across three departments but if you want to apply to more than one department or cadre (e.g., both PWD and Water Resources, or both Degree and Diploma posts), you must submit a separate application for each. Second, age is reckoned as on 1 January 2027, not the application closing date – this is unusual and means candidates born on or after 2 January 1987 are too young, and those born before 2 January 2009 must confirm they are at least 18. Third, reserved category relaxations apply only to original residents of Rajasthan – candidates from other states are treated as General category. Fourth, during the 2-year probation period, no DA, HRA or allowances are paid – only a fixed monthly remuneration. Fifth, working knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari script and knowledge of Rajasthani culture are mandatory eligibility conditions for all three JE cadres.
RSSB Junior Engineer Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) / Rajasthan Karmchari Chayan Board, Jaipur |
| Advertisement No. | 10/2026 |
| Post Name | Junior Engineer (Civil) – Degree Holder; Junior Engineer (Civil) – Diploma Holder; Junior Engineer (Mechanical/Electrical) – Diploma Holder |
| Departments | Public Works Department (PWD), Water Resources Department, Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) |
| Total Vacancies | 874 (Non-Scheduled Area: 793 |
| Pay Matrix | Level-10 (7th Pay Commission, Rajasthan Government) |
| Probation Period | 2 years – fixed remuneration, no DA/HRA/allowances |
| Application Mode | Online – SSO Rajasthan Portal (sso.rajasthan.gov.in) |
| Application Fee (OTR) | Rs. 600 (General/Creamy Layer OBC-MBC) |
| Application Opens | 16 August 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 14 September 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Age Cut-off Date | 1 January 2027 |
| Tentative Exam Month | February 2027 |
| Job Location | Rajasthan |
| Official Website | rssb.rajasthan.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application opens | 16 August 2026 |
| Online application last date | 14 September 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| OTR fee payment last date | Before the last date of application |
| Correction window after closing | 3 days after 14 September 2026 (fee of Rs. 300 applicable) |
| Limited correction window after exam | 7 days after the examination (specific fields only) |
| Tentative exam month | February 2027 |
| Exam mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) / Tablet Based Test (TBT) / OMR-based offline test |
The Board reserves the right to change the exam date. Candidates are advised to apply well before 14 September 2026 and not wait for the last day.
Vacancy Details
Total Posts: 874
| Department | Post | Non-Scheduled Area | Scheduled Area | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Works Department (PWD) | Junior Engineer (Civil) – Degree Holder | 329 | 22 | 351 |
| Public Works Department (PWD) | Junior Engineer (Civil) – Diploma Holder | 41 | 1 | 42 |
| Water Resources Department | Junior Engineer (Civil) – Degree Holder | 72 | 0 | 72 |
| Water Resources Department | Junior Engineer (Civil) – Diploma Holder | 144 | 35 | 179 |
| PHED | Junior Engineer (Civil) – Degree Holder | 44 | 3 | 47 |
| PHED | Junior Engineer (Civil) – Diploma Holder | 133 | 18 | 151 |
| PHED | Junior Engineer (Mechanical/Electrical) – Diploma Holder | 30 | 2 | 32 |
| Total | 793 | 81 | 874 |
PWD has the highest vacancy count at 393 posts, followed by Water Resources at 251 posts and PHED at 230 posts.
Detailed category-wise (SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS/General) and horizontal reservation breakup (Women, Ex-Servicemen, PwD, Outstanding Sportspersons) for each department is available in the official notification at rssb.rajasthan.gov.in.
Separate application required: Candidates wishing to apply to more than one department or more than one cadre (Degree/Diploma) must submit a separate online application for each. A single application cannot cover multiple posts or departments.
Eligibility Criteria
Common Requirement for All Three Posts:
Working knowledge of Hindi written in the Devanagari script AND knowledge of Rajasthani culture are mandatory for all cadres.
| Post | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|
| Junior Engineer (Civil) – Degree Holder | Degree in Civil Engineering from a University or 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 recognised institution, OR a Diploma in Civil Engineering recognised 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 recognised institution, OR an equivalent diploma recognised by the Institution of Engineers for exemption purposes |
Final year candidates: Candidates in the final year of the relevant course may apply but must acquire the prescribed qualification by the date of the written examination. Candidates who fail to do so by that date will not be considered eligible.
Age Limit
Age is reckoned as on 1 January 2027.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 years (born on or before 1 January 2009) |
| Maximum Age | 40 years (born on or after 2 January 1987) |
Age Relaxation:
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS male candidates – original residents of Rajasthan | 5 years |
| General category women | 5 years |
| SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS women – original residents of Rajasthan | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (as per Rajasthan Civil Services Rules) | 15 years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD) | Additional 5 years over the relaxation admissible to their category |
| Widows and divorced women | No upper age limit, subject to the state government’s prescribed retirement age |
Important: These relaxations are non-cumulative – a candidate can claim the benefit of only one applicable provision, whichever is most advantageous. Reserved category relaxations apply only to original residents of Rajasthan – candidates from other states are treated as General category.
Application Fee
The fee is a One Time Registration (OTR) fee payable through the SSO portal via e-Mitra kiosk, Citizen Service Centre, net banking, ATM-cum-debit card, or credit card.
| Category | OTR Fee |
|---|---|
| General category and Creamy Layer OBC/MBC candidates | Rs. 600 |
| Non-Creamy Layer OBC/MBC (Rajasthan), EWS (Rajasthan), SC (Rajasthan), ST (Rajasthan) | Rs. 400 |
| All Persons with Disabilities (PwD) | Rs. 400 |
Candidates from other states falling under SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS categories are treated as General category and must pay Rs. 600. If you have already paid the OTR fee for any previous RSSB recruitment, you do not need to pay it again.
Pay Scale and Probation
| Post | Pay Matrix | Probation Period |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Engineer (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical) | Level-10, 7th Pay Commission (Rajasthan Government) | 2 years |
During the 2-year probation period:
- A fixed monthly remuneration is paid as prescribed by the state government.
- No HRA, DA, City Compensatory Allowance, Special Pay or other allowances are payable.
- On successful completion of probation – which includes passing the required examination and maintaining satisfactory conduct – the candidate is confirmed and placed on the regular pay scale.
Selection Process
Selection is through a single written examination only. There is no interview.
| Component | Details | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part A | General Knowledge – Rajasthan History, Art and Culture, Traditions, Heritage, Geography, Political and Administrative Setup | 40 |
| Part B | Concerned Engineering Subject – Civil Engineering for JE Civil posts; Mechanical/Electrical Engineering for JE Mech/Elec post | 80 |
| Total | 120 | |
| Exam Duration | 2 hours | |
| Question Type | Objective type, multiple choice | |
| Minimum Qualifying Marks | 40% (48 marks out of 120) | |
| Negative Marking | 1/3rd mark deducted for each wrong answer |
The exam will be held as a Computer Based Test, Tablet Based Test or OMR-based offline test. If conducted in multiple shifts or phases, a normalization process will be applied to scores. The detailed subject-wise syllabus for Part B is available in the official notification on rssb.rajasthan.gov.in.
How to Apply for RSSB Junior Engineer Recruitment 2026
Applications must be submitted online only through the SSO Rajasthan portal. Offline applications are not accepted.
- Visit sso.rajasthan.gov.in and log in using your SSO ID.
- Go to Citizen Apps (G2C) and select the Recruitment Portal.
- Click on “Apply Now” for Advertisement No. 10/2026 – RSSB Junior Engineer Joint Direct Recruitment 2026.
- If you have not paid the OTR fee before, complete OTR registration first – enter your category, disability status and home state, then pay the prescribed OTR fee through net banking, debit/credit card, e-Mitra or CSC.
- If you have already paid OTR fees in a previous RSSB recruitment, your OTR registration is valid – proceed directly to the application.
- Fill the online application form carefully with your personal, educational and other required details.
- Upload a recent live photograph (not older than 1 month) with visible body mark details as specified.
- Fill in the Document Details section as per the updated process notified on the RSSB website.
- Review the application preview and click Final Submit.
- Note down the Application ID and keep a printout of the submitted application.
- If you wish to apply to more than one department or cadre, repeat the process from Step 3 with a fresh application for each additional post.
Important Instructions
- Separate applications are mandatory for each department and each cadre. A single application does not cover multiple posts.
- Age is reckoned as on 1 January 2027 – not the application closing date.
- Reserved category relaxations apply only to original residents of Rajasthan. Candidates from other states are treated as General category.
- Final year engineering students may apply but must complete the qualification before the exam date.
- The correction window opens for 3 days after the application closing date, on payment of Rs. 300. Core fields – name, father’s name, date of birth, photograph, signature, thumb impression – cannot be changed at any stage after submission.
- Category certificates, EWS certificates, disability certificates, ex-serviceman certificates and sportsperson certificates must be issued on or before 14 September 2026 to be considered valid.
- Government employees must inform their employer in writing before applying and produce an NOC at document verification.
- Marriage registration is mandatory for appointment as per relevant Rajasthan Government circular.
- Mobile phones and electronic devices are strictly prohibited inside the examination centre.
- Providing false information or using unfair means is an offence under the Rajasthan Public Examination (Measures for Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2022.
- Candidates already debarred from RSSB or other recruitment agencies cannot apply during the debarment period.
- The Board reserves the right to change the exam schedule, mode or number of posts without prior notice.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online – SSO Rajasthan Portal | Click Here |
| Official Notification PDF – Advt. No. 10/2026 | Click Here |
| RSSB Official Website | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions – RSSB Junior Engineer Recruitment 2026
Q1. What is RSSB Junior Engineer Recruitment 2026?
✅ It is a joint direct recruitment by the Rajasthan Staff Selection Board under Advertisement No. 10/2026 for 874 Junior Engineer posts across PWD, Water Resources Department and PHED in Rajasthan, covering Civil (Degree and Diploma) and Mechanical/Electrical (Diploma) cadres.
Q2. How many vacancies are there and across which departments?
✅ 874 posts in total – PWD (393 posts), Water Resources (251 posts) and PHED (230 posts), split across non-scheduled area (793) and scheduled area (81). Detailed category-wise breakup is in the official notification.
Q3. What are the application dates for RSSB JE Recruitment 2026?
✅ Online application is open from 16 August 2026 to 14 September 2026 at 11:59 PM through the SSO Rajasthan portal. Apply well before the closing date and do not wait until the last day.
Q4. Do I need to submit separate applications for each department?
✅ Yes. A separate online application is required for each department and each cadre. If you want to apply to both PWD and Water Resources, or to both the Degree and Diploma JE Civil posts, you must submit separate applications for each.
Q5. On what date is age reckoned for RSSB JE Recruitment 2026?
✅ Age is reckoned as on 1 January 2027 – not the application closing date. The age range is 18 to 40 years as on that date.
Q6. Do reserved category relaxations apply to candidates from other states?
✅ No. Reserved category (SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS) relaxations – in age and fee – apply only to original residents of Rajasthan. Candidates from other states are treated as General category regardless of their caste or category certificate, and must pay Rs. 600.
Q7. What is the selection process for RSSB JE 2026?
✅ A single written examination of 120 marks – Part A (General Knowledge of Rajasthan, 40 marks) and Part B (Engineering subject, 80 marks) – with 40% minimum qualifying marks and 1/3rd negative marking. No interview. Tentative exam month is February 2027.
Q8. What is the pay during probation for RSSB Junior Engineer?
✅ A fixed monthly remuneration as prescribed by the Rajasthan Government during the 2-year probation period – no DA, HRA or other allowances are paid during probation. On successful completion, the candidate is placed on Pay Matrix Level-10 under the 7th Pay Commission.
Q9. What is the OTR fee and do I need to pay it again if I applied before?
✅ The OTR (One Time Registration) fee is Rs. 600 for General/Creamy Layer OBC-MBC, and Rs. 400 for Reserved/PwD Rajasthan candidates. If you have already paid the OTR fee for any previous RSSB recruitment, it remains valid – you do not need to pay again.
Q10. Can final year engineering students apply?
✅ Yes, candidates in the final year of the relevant degree or diploma course may apply. However, they must acquire the prescribed qualification before the date of the written examination. Those who fail to complete the qualification by then will not be considered eligible.
Disclaimer: This article is based on Advertisement No. 10/2026 released by the Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) / Rajasthan Karmchari Chayan Board, Jaipur for 874 Junior Engineer posts in a Joint Direct Recruitment across the Public Works Department, Water Resources Department and Public Health Engineering Department of Rajasthan. Age is reckoned as on 1 January 2027. Reserved category relaxations apply only to original residents of Rajasthan. Separate applications are required for each department and each cadre. The tentative exam month is February 2027 and is subject to change at the Board’s discretion. The Rajasthan Public Examination (Measures for Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2022 applies to this recruitment. All eligibility conditions, vacancy details, selection process and instructions must be verified from the official notification at rssb.rajasthan.gov.in before applying. JobShouter.com is not associated with RSSB in any manner.
