- Live Updates – RSSB JEn recruitment 2026
- RSSB JEn vacancy 2026 department wise post breakup
- Important Dates
- RSSB Junior Engineer eligibility and qualification
- RSSB JEn age limit 2026 and relaxation
- Application fee and salary for RSSB JEn
- RSSB JEn exam pattern and negative marking
- How to apply online for RSSB Junior Engineer 2026
- Important Links
RSSB Junior Engineer 2026 874 Posts Apply Online registration opens on 16 August 2026. The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board has issued Advertisement No. 10/2026 for the combined direct recruitment of Junior Engineers across three state departments.
Quick answer: 874 vacancies in all, 793 for the non-scheduled area and 81 for the scheduled area. Apply through the SSO portal from 16 August to 14 September 2026 up to 11:59 PM. Pay is Pay Matrix Level-10. The written examination is proposed for February 2027.
Live Updates – RSSB JEn recruitment 2026
LIVE MONITORING
15.08.2026: The board issued the detailed advertisement for the Junior Engineer combined direct recruitment, numbered 10/2026 and signed by the Secretary the same day. It confirms 874 vacancies across the Public Works, Water Resources and Public Health Engineering departments, with online applications opening the next day. Source: Rajasthan Staff Selection Board detailed advertisement
09.08.2026: The Public Works Department and the Public Health Engineering Department sent their final requisition letters to the board, the last of the three departmental requisitions on which this advertisement is based. Source: copy-to list of the same advertisement
Last checked: 15.08.2026, 5:30 PM IST – board advertisement document.
RSSB JEn vacancy 2026 department wise post breakup
The board has split the 874 posts across three departments and two qualification streams. Candidates wanting more than one cadre must submit a separate application for each.
| Which post and department | Number of vacancies |
|---|---|
| PWD Junior Engineer Civil (degree) | 351 posts (329 non-scheduled, 22 scheduled) |
| PWD Junior Engineer Civil (diploma) | 42 posts (41 non-scheduled, 1 scheduled) |
| Water Resources JEn Civil (degree) | 72 posts, all non-scheduled area |
| Water Resources JEn Civil (diploma) | 179 posts (144 non-scheduled, 35 scheduled) |
| PHED Junior Engineer Civil (degree) | 47 posts (44 non-scheduled, 3 scheduled) |
| PHED Junior Engineer Civil (diploma) | 151 posts (133 non-scheduled, 18 scheduled) |
| PHED JEn Mechanical or Electrical (diploma) | 32 posts (30 non-scheduled, 2 scheduled) |
| Total vacancies advertised | 874 posts (793 non-scheduled, 81 scheduled) |
Important Dates
Only the application window is fixed so far. The examination month is stated as proposed, and the board has reserved the right to change it.
| Date question | What the advertisement states |
|---|---|
| Advertisement release date | 15 August 2026 |
| When does online application start | 16 August 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 14 September 2026 up to 11:59 PM, after which the link is deactivated |
| Correction window after closing | 3 days from the closing date, on payment of the correction fee |
| Second correction opportunity | 7 days after the examination is held, announced separately on the board website |
| Exam date for JEn 2026 | Proposed for February 2027. The board has not fixed a date and may change the month |
RSSB Junior Engineer eligibility and qualification
Each stream has its own qualification, and every stream additionally requires working knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari script together with knowledge of Rajasthani culture.
| Eligibility question | Requirement in the advertisement |
|---|---|
| Qualification for JEn Civil degree posts | Degree in Civil Engineering from a university established by law in India or a recognised institution, or a qualification declared equivalent by government |
| Qualification for JEn Civil diploma posts | Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognised institution, or a Civil Engineering diploma recognised by the Institute of Engineers for scholarship examination exemption |
| Qualification for mechanical or electrical posts | Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering on the same recognition basis |
| Is Hindi and Rajasthani culture needed | Yes. Working knowledge of Hindi written in Devanagari script and knowledge of Rajasthani culture is required for every stream |
| Can final year students apply | Yes, but the qualification must be acquired by the date of this recruitment examination, otherwise the candidate is not eligible |
| Who can apply for scheduled area posts | Only local residents of the scheduled area of Rajasthan, and the scheduled area column must be filled in the application |
RSSB JEn age limit 2026 and relaxation
Age is counted as on 1 January 2027. Because no recruitment followed the 2024 combined Junior Engineer cycle, the board has allowed one extra year to everyone.
| Age question | What the board has allowed |
|---|---|
| What is the age limit | 18 to 40 years as on 1 January 2027 |
| Is there extra age relaxation this cycle | Yes. One additional year in the upper age limit for all applicants, because age in the 2024 cycle was counted on 1 January 2025 and no recruitment happened after it |
| Relaxation for reserved category men | 5 years for SC, ST, OBC, MBC and EWS men who are Rajasthan residents |
| Relaxation for general category women | 5 years |
| Relaxation for reserved category women | 10 years for SC, ST, OBC, MBC and EWS women who are Rajasthan residents |
| Can relaxations be added together | No. The relaxations are non-cumulative and only one may be claimed |
Application fee and salary for RSSB JEn
The fee is the board’s one time registration charge, so candidates who have already paid it for an earlier recruitment do not pay again.
| Fee and pay question | Amount stated |
|---|---|
| Fee for general category | Rs 600, also applicable to creamy layer OBC and MBC applicants |
| Fee for reserved categories | Rs 400 for Rajasthan non-creamy layer OBC and MBC, EWS, SC and ST applicants |
| Fee for disabled candidates | Rs 400 for all persons with disability |
| Fee if OTR already paid | No fee again. The one time registration charge is paid only once |
| Correction fee for editing the form | Rs 300 |
| What is the JEn salary | Pay Matrix Level-10, with fixed remuneration only during the two year probation period |
RSSB JEn exam pattern and negative marking
The board will hold the paper as a computer based, tablet based or offline OMR test, conducted separately. Normalisation is applied if the exam runs in more than one shift.
| Exam pattern question | Scheme in the advertisement |
|---|---|
| Total marks and duration | 120 marks in 2 hours |
| Marks for general knowledge section | 40 marks covering Rajasthan history, art and culture, geography and the state political and administrative system |
| Marks for the engineering section | 80 marks in the candidate’s own civil, mechanical or electrical stream |
| Minimum passing marks | 40 per cent. Below this a candidate is not eligible for appointment |
| How much is the negative marking | One third of the marks of that question for a wrong answer |
| What is the fifth option E rule | Every question has five options and an unattempted question must have option E darkened. Leaving more than 10 per cent of questions with no option darkened leads to disqualification |
How to apply online for RSSB Junior Engineer 2026
Applications are accepted only online through the state SSO portal. Offline applications are not accepted in any circumstance.
- Open the SSO portal from the Important Links table at the end of this page and log in with your own SSO ID.
- Select the Recruitment Portal under Citizen Apps and click Apply Now.
- Complete the One Time Registration if you have not done it before, entering category, disability status and home state, then pay the registration fee.
- Read the detailed advertisement fully before filling anything, because wrong or incomplete entries lead to rejection without notice.
- Fill the department preference order carefully, since allotment follows merit with preference and the order cannot be changed later.
- Upload a live photograph not older than one month and enter your visible body mark, then attach the qualification documents.
- Submit the form finally and save the printout along with the application number, because a preview alone does not count as a submission.
Important Links
All official destinations for this recruitment are collected here.
| Official resource | Direct link |
|---|---|
| Download official notification PDF | Advertisement No. 10/2026 |
| Apply online through SSO portal | SSO Rajasthan Portal |
| Recruitment portal login | Rajasthan Recruitment Portal |
| Where to download admit card | Admit Card Login |
| RSSB official website | rssb.rajasthan.gov.in |
| More Sarkari Naukri updates | Latest Government Jobs |
Last updated: 15.08.2026. Every figure above is taken from the Rajasthan Staff Selection Board detailed advertisement number 10/2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many vacancies are there in RSSB Junior Engineer recruitment 2026?
A total of 874 posts, split into 793 for the non-scheduled area and 81 for the scheduled area, across the Public Works, Water Resources and Public Health Engineering departments.
When does the RSSB JEn 2026 application start and end?
Online applications run from 16 August 2026 to 14 September 2026 up to 11:59 PM. The link is deactivated after that.
What is the application fee for RSSB Junior Engineer 2026?
Rs 600 for general and creamy layer OBC or MBC applicants, and Rs 400 for Rajasthan non-creamy layer OBC or MBC, EWS, SC, ST and all persons with disability. Candidates who already paid the one time registration fee do not pay again.
What is the age limit for RSSB JEn 2026?
18 to 40 years as on 1 January 2027, plus one additional year of relaxation in the upper age limit for all applicants because no recruitment followed the 2024 cycle.
What qualification is needed for the RSSB Junior Engineer civil posts?
A degree in Civil Engineering for the degree-holder posts, or a diploma in Civil Engineering for the diploma-holder posts, from a recognised university or institution.
What is the salary of an RSSB Junior Engineer?
The post carries Pay Matrix Level-10. During the two year probation period only a fixed remuneration is paid, without house rent, dearness or other allowances.
When will the RSSB JEn 2026 exam be held?
The advertisement states the examination is proposed for February 2027. No exact date has been fixed and the board has reserved the right to change it.
Is there negative marking in the RSSB Junior Engineer exam?
Yes. One third of the marks of a question is deducted for a wrong answer, and the minimum qualifying score is 40 per cent.
What is the fifth option rule in the RSSB JEn exam?
Each question has five options and a candidate not attempting a question must darken option E. Leaving more than 10 per cent of questions with no option darkened leads to disqualification.
Can a candidate apply for more than one Junior Engineer cadre?
Yes, but a separate application has to be submitted for each post cadre applied for.
Can the department preference be changed after applying?
No. The preference order must be filled carefully while applying, because allotment follows merit with preference and no change is accepted afterwards.
Where will the RSSB Junior Engineer admit card be released?
On the SSO login and the state recruitment portal. The board does not send any admit card by post.
Can final year students apply for RSSB JEn 2026?
Yes, candidates appearing in the final year may apply, but the prescribed qualification must be acquired by the date of the examination.