- The Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board has issued Advertisement Notification No. 10 of 2026, dated 21 October 2026, for 127 posts of Junior Engineer (Mechanical) in the Public Works (R&B) Department (UT cadre): OM 51, SC 10, ST-1 13, ST-2 13, OBC 10, ALC/IB 5, RBA 13, EWS 12.
- Online applications open on 16 November 2026 and close on 15 December 2026.
- Candidates need a 3-year diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a government-recognised institute, or a degree in Mechanical Engineering, or AMIE Section (A&B), and must hold a valid J&K domicile certificate.
- The upper age limit on 1 January 2026 is 40 for Open Merit, 43 for reserved categories and 42 for physically challenged candidates (born after 1 January 1983/1986 and not after 1 January 2008).
- The fee is ₹600, or ₹500 for SC, ST-1, ST-2, EWS and PwBD.
- Selection is on merit in a written/OMR exam only.
- Pay is Level-6 (₹35,400–1,12,400).
Recruitment overview
Important dates
- Notification date
- 21 Oct 2026
- Application window
- 16 November – 15 December 2026 (online)
- Exam date
- Written/OMR exam date to be announced
Application fees
- Application fee
- ₹600₹500 for SC/ST-1/ST-2/EWS/PwBD (online, non-refundable)
Vacancy details
- Total posts
- 127 Junior Engineer (Mechanical), PWD (R&B), UT cadre: OM 51SC 10ST-1 13ST-2 13OBC 10ALC/IB 5RBA 13EWS 12
Age limit
- Age limit
- On 01.01.2026: OM up to 40 (born not before 01.01.1986)SC/ST-1/ST-2/RBA/ALC-IB/EWS/OBC up to 43 (not before 01.01.1983)physically challenged up to 42 (not before 01.01.1984)all born not after 01.01.2008ex-servicemen may deduct service
Eligibility
- Qualification
- 3-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a Government-recognised institute, or a degree in Mechanical Engineering, or AMIE Section (A&B)valid J&K domicile certificate by 15.12.2026
- Location
- Jammu & Kashmir (J&K domicile required)
Pay & selection
- Pay
- Level-6, ₹35,400–1,12,400
- Selection process
- Merit in the written/OMR examination only
Important links
| Advertisement Notification No. 10 of 2026 (PDF) | Download ↗ |
|---|---|
| Apply online (JKSSB) | Apply online ↗ |
| JKSSB advertisements | Open ↗ |
Check the official notice for complete details before taking action.
Recruiting organisation
- Recruiting board
- Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board
- Hiring department / company
- Public Works (R&B) Department, Jammu & Kashmir · state · Jammu and Kashmir
- Discipline
- Mechanical Engineering
- Experience
- Freshers
- Employment type
- Regular
Source & checking
JKSSB
Source checked
22 Oct 2026, 12:58 pm IST
Assisted official-source research, read directly from the official JKSSB advertisement (Annexure-A and age table rendered and read). Check the linked notification before applying.
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