The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB), Jaipur has released Advertisement No. 10/2026 on behalf of the Public Works Department, Water Resources Department, and Public Health Engineering Department for the Joint Direct Recruitment of 874 Junior Engineer (Kanishtha Abhiyanta) posts. Candidates can apply online from the official portal sso.rajasthan.gov.in.
RSSB JEN Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Organization Name | Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB), Jaipur |
|---|---|
| Advertisement No. | 10/2026 (Ref: P.14(199)RSSB/Arthana/Kani-Abhi/Sanyukt Bharti/2026) |
| Post | Junior Engineer (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical) — Degree & Diploma |
| Departments | Public Works Department, Water Resources Department, Public Health Engineering Department |
| Total Vacancies | 874 (793 Non-Scheduled Area + 81 Scheduled Area) |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Registration Dates | 16th August to 14th September 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Selection Process | Computer/Tablet/OMR-Based Written Examination |
| Tentative Exam Month | February 2027 |
| Official Portal | https://sso.rajasthan.gov.in / https://rssb.rajasthan.gov.in |
RSSB Junior Engineer Vacancy 2026
A total of 874 vacancies (793 non-scheduled area + 81 scheduled area) have been notified across the three departments.
Department & Post-wise Breakup
| Department | Post | Non-Scheduled Area | Scheduled Area | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Works Department | JEN (Civil) — Degree holder | 329 | 22 | 351 |
| Public Works Department | JEN (Civil) — Diploma holder | 41 | 1 | 42 |
| Water Resources Department | JEN (Civil) — Degree holder | 72 | 0 | 72 |
| Water Resources Department | JEN (Civil) — Diploma holder | 144 | 35 | 179 |
| Public Health Engineering Dept. | JEN (Civil) — Degree holder | 44 | 3 | 47 |
| Public Health Engineering Dept. | JEN (Civil) — Diploma holder | 133 | 18 | 151 |
| Public Health Engineering Dept. | JEN (Mechanical/Electrical) — Diploma holder | 30 | 2 | 32 |
| Total | 793 | 81 | 874 |
RSSB JEN Recruitment 2026 Notification Out
The detailed notification has been issued by RSSB, Jaipur for filling Junior Engineer posts across three departments — Public Works (PWD), Water Resources, and Public Health Engineering — through a joint direct recruitment process governed by the respective departmental service rules and the Rajasthan Scheduled Area Subordinate, Ministerial and Class-IV Service (Recruitment and Other Service Conditions) Rules, 2014, for scheduled area appointments.
mportant Dates for RSSB JEN Recruitment 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 14th August 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 16th August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 14th September 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Correction Window (post-closure) | 3 days after closing (fee: Rs. 300) |
| Tentative Exam Month | February 2027 |
Rajasthan RSSB Junior Engineer Eligibility
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Educational Qualification
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| JEN (Civil) — Degree | Degree in Civil Engineering from a University/Institution recognized by law in India, or an equivalent qualification declared by the Government |
| JEN (Civil) — Diploma | Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized institution, or a Diploma recognized by the Institute of Engineers for the purpose of exemption from the associate membership examination |
| JEN (Mechanical/Electrical) — Diploma | Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution, or an equivalent Institute of Engineers-recognized Diploma |
All candidates must also have working knowledge of Hindi written in Devanagari script and knowledge of Rajasthani culture. Candidates in their final year of the qualifying course may apply, but must acquire the required qualification by the date of the examination — those obtaining it after the exam date will not be considered eligible.
Age Limit
- Minimum: 18 years
- Maximum: 40 years
Key Age Relaxations:
- SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS male candidates (Rajasthan domicile): 5 years
- General category women: 5 years
- SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS women (Rajasthan domicile): 10 years
- Widows and divorced women: No upper age limit (must be below the retirement age fixed by the state)
- Ex-servicemen: 15 years relaxation (per Rajasthan Civil Services Ex-servicemen Rules, 1988), with upper limit capped at 50 years generally (55 years where lower-post experience is mandatory)
- Persons with benchmark disabilities: Additional 5 years over and above the relaxation applicable to their category
RSSB JEN Pay Scale 2026
Selected candidates will be placed at Pay Matrix Level-10 as per the 7th Pay Commission. During the two-year probation period, a fixed monthly remuneration (as notified by the state government) will be paid instead of the regular pay scale, and no additional allowances (HRA, DA, City Compensatory Allowance, Special Pay, etc.) will be admissible during this period.
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General & Creamy Layer OBC/MBC | Rs. 600/- |
| Non-Creamy Layer OBC/MBC, EWS, SC/ST (Rajasthan) | Rs. 400/- |
| All Persons with Disabilities (PwBD) | Rs. 400/- |
How to Apply Online for Rajasthan Junior Engineer Recruitment 2026?
- Visit the SSO Portal at http://sso.rajasthan.gov.in and log in using your SSO ID.
- Select the “Recruitment Portal” under Citizen Apps (G2C) and click “Apply Now.”
- If you haven’t completed One Time Registration (OTR), register first by entering your category (Unreserved/Reserved), disability status, and home state details, then pay the OTR fee.
- Once OTR is complete, proceed to fill the online application form using your SSO ID.
- Upload a recent photograph (not older than one month) and mark any visible body identification mark as required.
- Carefully select your educational qualification in the OTR dashboard’s Document Verification (ODV) section, and upload qualification-related documents in the Document Details section.
- Fill in your department priority (PWD/Water Resources/Public Health Engineering) carefully — no correction to priority order is allowed later.
- Review all entries on the Preview screen, then Final Submit the application. An Application ID/Number will be generated — this confirms successful submission.
- Save a printout of the submitted application form for future reference.
Important: Information fetched from OTR (name, father’s name, date of birth, photograph, signature, thumb impression) cannot be edited within the application form directly — any correction must be made in the OTR profile itself before the OTR data is re-fetched into the application.
Documents Required
- Recent photograph (live-captured via OTR, following specified guidelines on background, size, and clarity)
- Signature and left thumb impression (scanned as per prescribed specifications)
- Educational qualification certificates/mark sheets
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS), where applicable, issued by a competent authority before the last date of application
- Domicile/local residence certificate (mandatory for Scheduled Area posts)
- Disability certificate/UDID card (for PwBD candidates)
- Ex-servicemen discharge certificate/NOC (where applicable)
- Character certificate from the last educational institution attended
Rajasthan RSSB Junior Engineer Selection Process 2026
Selection will be made purely through a Computer-Based Test (CBT) / Tablet-Based Test (TBT) / OMR-Based Offline Test — the mode will be decided by the Board and communicated separately. If conducted in multiple sessions, scores will be normalized across sessions.
Exam Pattern (for all JEN posts)
| Part | Subject | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part A | General Knowledge (Rajasthan History, Art & Culture, Heritage, Geography, Political & Administrative Setup) | 40 |
| Part B | Concerned Engineering Discipline (Civil / Mechanical-Electrical, as applicable) | 80 |
| Total | 120 marks, 2 hours |
- Question Type: Objective/Multiple Choice
- Minimum Qualifying Marks: 40%
- Negative Marking: 1/3rd (0.33) mark deducted for each wrong answer
- OMR Answer Sheet: Has 5 options (A–E) per question; Option E must be marked if a question is left unattempted — if more than 10% of questions have no option darkened at all, the candidate will be disqualified.
FAQs
For which posts has the RSSB JEN Recruitment 2026 been released?
Junior Engineer (Civil) — Degree and Diploma holders — for the Public Works, Water Resources, and Public Health Engineering Departments, plus Junior Engineer (Mechanical/Electrical) — Diploma holders — for the Public Health Engineering Department.
How many total vacancies are there under RSSB JEN Recruitment 2026?
874 vacancies in total — 793 for non-scheduled areas and 81 for scheduled areas of Rajasthan.
When can candidates apply online for RSSB JEN Recruitment 2026?
Online applications can be submitted from 16th August 2026 to 14th September 2026 (11:59 PM).
What is the application fee for RSSB JEN Recruitment 2026?
Rs. 600/- for General and creamy layer OBC/MBC candidates; Rs. 400/- for non-creamy layer OBC/MBC/EWS/SC/ST and all PwBD candidates.
Is there negative marking in the RSSB JEN exam?
Yes, one-third (1/3) of the marks allotted to a question is deducted for each wrong answer.
What is the minimum qualifying percentage in the RSSB JEN exam?
Candidates must secure at least 40% marks to be eligible for further selection.
When is the RSSB JEN exam expected to be held?
The exam is tentatively proposed for February 2027; the Board reserves the right to change this date.
