JKSSB JE Civil Recruitment 2026: The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has released Advertisement Notification No. 11 of 2026 for the recruitment of 458 Junior Engineer (Civil) posts in the Jal Shakti Department and the Public Works (R&B) Department. The notification was issued on October 27, 2026. Online applications will be accepted from November 30 to December 29, 2026, through the official website, jkssb.nic.in.The advertised posts fall under the Union Territory cadre and carry Pay Level-6, with a salary range of Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400. Applicants must hold the prescribed civil engineering qualification and possess a valid Jammu and Kashmir domicile certificate. Selection will be based on a written examination conducted in objective, OMR-based format, followed by document verification.JKSSB JE Civil Recruitment 2026 vacancy detailsThe board has announced vacancies across two departments. The distribution is as follows:
| Department | Vacancies |
| Jal Shakti Department | 282 |
| Public Works (R&B) Department | 176 |
| Total | 458 |
Eligibility criteria and age limitCandidates must have a three-year Diploma in Civil Engineering, a Degree in Civil Engineering or AMIE (Sections A and B). A valid J&K domicile certificate is also required.The stated age limit for the Open Merit (OM) category is 18 to 40 years, calculated as of January 1, 2026. Age relaxation will apply according to the prescribed rules.Application fees and important dates
| Event | Date or fee |
| Notification date | October 27, 2026 |
| Online application begins | November 30, 2026 |
| Last date to apply | December 29, 2026 |
| Written examination | To be announced |
| OM, RBA, OBC, ALC-IB and other categories | Rs. 600 |
| SC, ST-1, ST-2, EWS and PwBD | Rs. 500 |
Application fees must be paid online.Selection process and examination patternThe selection process comprises a written or OMR-based examination and document verification. The examination will contain objective-type questions in English, with one-fourth of the marks deducted for each incorrect answer, as specified in the recruitment details.Candidates should upload valid category certificates with their applications. The recruitment instructions state that a subsequent opportunity to upload missing documents will not be provided.How to apply for JKSSB JE Civil Recruitment 2026Applications can be submitted through jkssb.nic.in from November 30, 2026. Candidates should register and enter their name, date of birth and parents’ names exactly as recorded on their matriculation certificates.Applicants must select Item 266 for the Jal Shakti Department and/or Item 267 for the Public Works (R&B) Department according to their preferences. They should upload their live photograph, signature, category certificate and qualification documents, pay the applicable fee online and submit the form before December 29, 2026. A printout of the submitted application should be retained for document verification.Candidates should consult Advertisement Notification No. 11 of 2026 on the official JKSSB website for the complete recruitment conditions and subsequent examination updates.
