JKSSB Junior Engineer Mechanical Recruitment 2026: 127 Posts
Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board
Published
- Posts
- 127
- Last date
- 15 Dec 2026
- Qualification
- Diploma, B.E. / B.Tech, Graduate
- Location
- Jammu & Kashmir
The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) is hiring 127 Junior Engineers (Mechanical) for the Public Works (R&B) Department in Jammu and Kashmir. Most applicants will need a mechanical engineering diploma or degree, or AMIE Section (A&B). You must also be a Domicile of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Applications close on 15 December 2026. The online form opens on 16 November 2026, so you can prepare your documents before then.
Who Should Apply for JKSSB Junior Engineer Mechanical 2026
This suits candidates with a 3-year diploma or a degree in Mechanical Engineering, or AMIE Section (A&B). Candidates from outside Jammu and Kashmir without a valid Domicile Certificate are not eligible.
The exact qualification, age and other conditions are under Eligibility Criteria.
Watch Out Before You Apply
- Make sure your Domicile Certificate is valid on or before 15 December 2026, because the Board checks it against that date.
- If you apply under a reserved category, upload your Category Certificate in the prescribed format before the closing date. Certificates in other formats are not accepted.
- If you claim Ex-Servicemen status, you need a Form-XIV certificate and a sworn affidavit before a 1st Class Judicial Magistrate at document verification.
- Your candidature stays provisional until the Board verifies your documents. Keep original certificates ready for the document verification stage.
JKSSB Junior Engineer Mechanical 2026: हिंदी में सारांश
जम्मू और कश्मीर सेवा चयन बोर्ड (JKSSB) ने जूनियर इंजीनियर (मैकेनिकल) के 127 पदों पर भर्ती का विज्ञापन जारी किया है। इसके लिए मैकेनिकल इंजीनियरिंग में 3 वर्षीय डिप्लोमा, मैकेनिकल इंजीनियरिंग में डिग्री या AMIE (सेक्शन A और B) योग्यता मांगी गई है, और उम्मीदवार का जम्मू और कश्मीर का अधिवास होना आवश्यक है। अधिकतम आयु सीमा 1 जनवरी 2026 को 40 वर्ष है, जिसमें श्रेणी के अनुसार छूट का प्रावधान है। आवेदन ऑनलाइन www.jkssb.nic.in पर किए जाएंगे, जिसकी शुरुआत 16 नवंबर 2026 से होगी और अंतिम तिथि 15 दिसंबर 2026 है।
Download the JKSSB Junior Engineer Mechanical Notification PDF
Read the full notice for eligibility, category-wise vacancies and reservation, certificate formats and how to apply.
Important Dates
| Notification date | 21 Oct 2026 |
|---|---|
| Application starts | 16 Nov 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 15 Dec 2026 |
| Date of commencement for online applications | 16.11.2026 |
| Published on this site | 21 Oct 2026 |
JKSSB Junior Engineer Mechanical 2026 Vacancy Details
Total posts: 127
| Post | OM | SC | ST1 | ST2 | OBC | ALC/IB | RBA | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Engineer (Mechanical) | 51 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 5 | 13 | 12 | 127 |
JKSSB Junior Engineer Mechanical 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- 3 years Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from Government recognized institute/Indian University
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering
- AMIE Section (A&B) India
Age Limit
Maximum 40 years (as on 1 Jan 2026)
Check your age for this post
Age is counted on 1 Jan 2026; upper limit 40 years.
Category relaxation is not added: see Age Relaxation below. If limits differ by post, use the age for your post in the notification.
Age Relaxation
- SC, ST-1, ST-2, RBA, ALC/IB, EWS, OBC: 43 years
- Physically Challenged Person: 42 years
- Ex-Servicemen: may deduct service period; resultant age may exceed limit by up to 3 years
Other Conditions
- Must be a Domicile of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir with a valid Domicile Certificate on or before 15.12.2026
- Not born before 01.01.1986 (OM) or 01.01.1983 (reserved categories); not born after 01.01.2008
Posts located in: Jammu and Kashmir. Check domicile and reservation rules in the notification.
Application Fee
| General/OM | Rs. 600 |
|---|---|
| SC, ST-1, ST-2, EWS, PwBD | Rs. 500 |
Payable only online (Net Banking, Credit or Debit card). Fee non-refundable.
JKSSB Junior Engineer Mechanical 2026 Salary and Pay Scale
The post is at Level-6 (35400-112400) on the pay matrix. The notification does not state the starting basic pay.
As printed in the notification: Level-6 (35400-112400)
JKSSB Junior Engineer Mechanical 2026 Selection Process
- Objective type multiple choice written/OMR examination, questions in English, negative marking of one-fourth for each wrong answer
- Selection on the basis of merit in the written/OMR examination only
- Document Verification for shortlisted candidates
How to Apply for JKSSB Junior Engineer Mechanical 2026
- Apply online through the Board's website www.jkssb.nic.in
Required Documents
- Domicile Certificate
- Category Certificate (if applicable)
- Qualification certificates
- Photo-ID proof
- Two passport size photographs
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Before You Apply for JKSSB Junior Engineer Mechanical 2026: Quick Check
- You hold the qualification for the exact post you want (3 years Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from Government recognized institute/Indian University, or as listed for other posts).
- Your age is no more than 40 years on 1 Jan 2026, before any relaxation you are entitled to.
- If you are claiming age relaxation, your category or other certificate is in the format and date range the notice asks for.
- Your photograph and signature are scanned to the size and format the portal asks for, and your name and date of birth match your Class 10 certificate.
- You can pay the application fee online, or you have checked whether you are exempt.
- You will submit and pay by 15 Dec 2026, not on the last evening when portals slow down.
- You have read the official notification in full, not just this summary.
What Happens After Selection
Candidates who make the final merit list after the stages listed above (3 in all) have their original documents checked and go through a medical examination.
The appointing department then verifies character and antecedents, usually through the police, and issues an offer of appointment with the joining date and place of posting.
Uniformed posts begin with basic training at a training centre or academy before the first posting.
The notification and the appointment letter set out the exact terms for this recruitment.
JKSSB Junior Engineer Mechanical 2026: Frequently Asked Questions
Can final-year students apply?
The notification does not say. Eligibility requires the prescribed qualification on or before 15.12.2026, so check your completion date against that.
Do candidates from other states pay the general fee?
The fee is Rs. 600 for General/OM candidates and Rs. 500 for SC, ST-1, ST-2, EWS and PwBD candidates. Other states are not separately mentioned in the notice.
Is there negative marking?
Yes. Each wrong answer loses one-fourth of the marks assigned to that question.
Is the exam in Hindi or Urdu?
No. The questions are set in English only.
Abbreviations on This Page
- OM
- Open Merit
- SC
- Scheduled Castes
- ST-1
- Scheduled Tribes category 1
- ST-2
- Scheduled Tribes category 2
- OBC
- Other Backward Classes
- ALC/IB
- Residents of areas adjoining Line of Actual Control or International Border
- RBA
- Residents of Backward Areas
- EWS
- Economically Weaker Sections
- PwBD
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities
- OMR
- Optical Mark Recognition
- AMIE
- Associate Member of the Institution of Engineers
- R&B
- Roads and Buildings
- DA
- Dearness Allowance
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Source: compiled from the official notification issued by Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board. The official notification is the final authority, so read it in full before applying.
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