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PSSSB Junior Engineer (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical) Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 262 Posts

Advt No: Advertisement No. 07/2026•Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board

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⏳ 5 Days Left to Apply
100% Official
Total Vacancies
PSSSB

262

Junior Engineer (Civil) - Department of Water Resources & PWD (B&R), Junior Engineer (Electrical) - PWD & Department of Rural Development, Junior Engineer (Mechanical) - Department of Water Resources

Min Qualification
Age Limit & Cut-off

18 – 37 Yrs

as on 1 Jan 2026

Pay Scale / Salary

₹35,400–₹1,12,400

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Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (Advt No: Advertisement No. 07/2026)

About this Recruitment

Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB) has reopened online applications for 262 Junior Engineer (JE) vacancies under Advertisement No. 07/2026 across the Water Resources Department, Public Works Department (PWD - B&R), and Rural Development Department. The vacancies include Junior Engineer Civil (228), Junior Engineer Electrical (32), and Junior Engineer Mechanical (2). Eligible candidates possessing a 3-Year Diploma or B.Tech in relevant engineering discipline with Punjabi at matriculation level aged 18 to 37 years as on 1 January 2026 can apply at sssb.punjab.gov.in up to 17 November 2026.

✨ Copilot Highlights

  • 262 Junior Engineer (JE) Group B vacancies across Punjab Government departments.
  • Discipline allocation: JE Civil (228), JE Electrical (32), JE Mechanical (2).
  • Pay scale: Initial starting pay of ₹35,400 per month (Pay Level-6 under 7th Punjab Pay Matrix).
  • Eligibility: 3-Year Diploma or B.Tech/B.E. in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering + Punjabi passed at Class 10th level.
  • Age limit: 18 to 37 years as of 1 January 2026, with 5 years relaxation for SC/BC of Punjab.
  • Selection through written exam comprising Part A mandatory Punjabi qualifying test and Part B technical domain test.
  • Reopened online application window active from 11 November 2026 to 17 November 2026 at sssb.punjab.gov.in.

Age Limit & Eligibility Calculator

Minimum Age

18 Years

Maximum Age

37 Years

* Age calculated as on: 1 January 2026

Category-Wise Age Relaxations:

Scheduled Caste (SC) / Backward Class (BC) of Punjab: +5 Years
State and Central Government Employees of Punjab: +8 Years
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD) of Punjab: +10 Years
Widows, Divorced Women and Certain Other Categories of Women of Punjab: +5 Years
Ex-Servicemen (ESM) of Punjab: +3 Years

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Educational Eligibility: DIPLOMA, B TECH BE

Important Dates & Timeline

1

Notification Released

10 November 2026

2

Application Start Date

11 November 2026

3

Last Date to Apply

17 November 2026

4

Exam Date

6 December 2026

Vacancy Breakdown

Post NameVacanciesEligibility
Junior Engineer (Civil) - Department of Water Resources & PWD (B&R)228 DIPLOMA
Junior Engineer (Electrical) - PWD & Department of Rural Development32 DIPLOMA
Junior Engineer (Mechanical) - Department of Water Resources2 DIPLOMA
Compensation & 7th CPC Pay Matrix

Pay Scale & In-Hand Salary Simulator

Pay Level / Grade: Initial Pay of ₹35,400 per month (Pay Level-6 under 7th Punjab Pay Commission) during probation period, followed by regular allowances including DA, HRA, and Mobile Allowance.

Official Pay Scale

₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400

Select Posting City Tier (Calculates HRA & In-Hand):
Ministry of Finance City Classification
Covered Locations: State Capitals & cities with 5–50 lakh population (e.g. Jaipur, Lucknow, Patna, Bhopal, Chandigarh)
Monthly Allowances & Earnings
Tier Y
Basic Pay₹35,400
Dearness Allowance (DA)40%
₹14,160
House Rent Allowance (HRA)18%
₹6,372
Transport Allowance (TA)₹2,520
Gross Monthly Salary₹58,452
Standard Deductions
Statutory
National Pension System (NPS)10% (Basic+DA)
-₹4,956
CGHS / Health Insurance-₹450
Group Insurance (CGEGIS)-₹60
Total Deductions-₹5,466
Estimated Monthly In-Hand in Class Y (Tier-2 Cities)

₹52,986

/ month (take-home)

Credited directly to the candidate's salary account after statutory NPS (10%) and medical deductions.

Approx Annual Gross (CTC)

₹7.01 LPA

Verified Statutory Pay Rules & Legal Disclaimer

Statutory Rules Disclaimer: The in-hand salary figures displayed above are illustrative estimates computed under 7th Central Pay Commission (7th CPC) / State Government Pay Matrix norms (Basic Pay + Dearness Allowance + City-Tier HRA + Transport Allowance minus statutory 10% NPS and health insurance contributions). Actual net monthly take-home on the candidate's official pay slip will vary based on exact posting location, city classification, entitlement/opting of government quarters (which waives HRA), and department-specific allowances. For binding statutory terms, please refer to the official recruitment notification.

Scheme of Examination & Syllabus

Exam Pattern & Detailed Syllabus

Official exam stages, subject marks distribution & interactive preparation tracker

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Written Examination (OMR Objective Test - 120 Questions)

Exam Mode: Offline OMR Based Multiple Choice Examination

120 Minutes
Total Marks: 120
Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer in Part B; Part A has no negative marking
Subject / SectionNo. of QuestionsMax MarksDuration
Part A: Punjabi Language Qualifying Test (Mandatory Matric Standard - Minimum 50% / 25 Marks Required)505060 min
Part B Section 1: Subject Specific Domain Knowledge (Civil / Electrical / Mechanical Engineering)707060 min
Part B Section 2: General Knowledge, Reasoning, Basic Numerical Ability, English & Punjabi Language303060 min

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Part A: Mandatory Punjabi Qualifying Syllabus (Matric Standard)

0 / 5 done

Junior Engineer (Civil) Engineering Domain

0 / 8 done

Junior Engineer (Electrical) Engineering Domain

0 / 6 done

General Awareness, Reasoning & Quantitative Aptitude

0 / 5 done
Official Application Protocol

How to Apply Online: Step-by-Step Guide

Keep all required educational certificates, scanned photograph, and signature ready before opening the application form.

1

Access the official recruitment portal of PSSSB at https://sssb.punjab.gov.in.

2

Click on the 'Online Applications' tab on the homepage navigation menu.

3

Locate 'Advertisement No. 07/2026 - Recruitment of Junior Engineers (Civil / Electrical / Mechanical)' and click 'Apply Online'.

4

If you are a new applicant, register using your mobile number and valid email address. (Note: Candidates who already submitted applications in the previous phase do not need to apply again).

5

Log in and accurately fill out personal details, category reservation, Punjabi language qualification at matriculation level, and engineering diploma/degree marks.

6

Upload scanned image files of your recent passport photograph and signature conforming strictly to the prescribed pixel and file size parameters.

7

Review the completed application carefully in the preview step and submit the online application.

8

Proceed to the online fee payment gateway to remit the examination fee using Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI.

9

Print and save the final application summary and payment acknowledgment slip for document verification.

Document Upload Specifications
Verified Official Format

Passport Size Photograph

Recent color photo (maximum 100 KB in JPG/JPEG format)

Scanned Signature

Clear signature on white paper (maximum 50 KB in JPG/JPEG format)

Matriculation Certificate (10th)

Proof of date of birth and proof of passing Punjabi as a compulsory subject

Diploma / B.Tech / B.E. Certificate & Detailed Mark Sheets

Recognized 3-year Diploma or Engineering Degree in Civil/Electrical/Mechanical

Punjab Domicile / Residence Certificate

Mandatory for candidates claiming reservation or age relaxation benefits

Category Certificate (SC/BC/EWS/ESM/PwD)

Issued by the competent authority of Punjab in the valid financial year format

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Application Fee Details

General / Unreserved (UR) / Sports Persons of Punjab₹1000
Scheduled Caste (SC) / Backward Class (BC) / EWS of Punjab₹250
Ex-Servicemen (Self) & Dependent of Punjab₹200
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD) of Punjab₹500

Payment Modes: Online Net Banking, Debit Card (RuPay, Visa, MasterCard), Credit Card, UPI Payment Modes

Selection Process

1
Stage 1: Written Examination (OMR-based Multiple Choice Test comprising Part A Punjabi Qualifying 50 Marks and Part B Domain & Mental Ability 100 Marks)
2
Stage 2: Scrutiny of Documents & Counselling (Verification of original engineering diploma/degree, Punjabi matriculation certificate, and Punjab domicile)
3
Stage 3: Pre-Employment Medical Examination conducted by designated Punjab Civil Hospital Medical Boards
4
Stage 4: Final Departmental Cadre Allocation based on combined merit ranking and candidate preferences

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total vacancy count for PSSSB Junior Engineer Recruitment 2026 under Advt 07/2026?

Under Advertisement No. 07/2026, PSSSB has announced 262 Junior Engineer vacancies comprising 228 posts in Civil Engineering, 32 posts in Electrical Engineering, and 2 posts in Mechanical Engineering across the Department of Water Resources and PWD.

What is the application deadline for the reopened PSSSB JE window?

The online registration portal reopened on 11 November 2026 and the final deadline to submit applications and pay the fee is 17 November 2026. The written examination is scheduled to take place on 6 December and 12 December 2026.

Is Punjabi language compulsory at the matriculation level for PSSSB JE?

Yes, candidates must have passed Punjabi language as a compulsory or elective subject at the Matriculation (Class 10) level or its equivalent recognized qualification. Additionally, candidates must clear the Part A Punjabi Qualifying Examination (minimum 50% marks) in the written test.

What is the pay scale for Junior Engineers appointed through PSSSB?

Selected candidates receive an initial starting pay of ₹35,400/- per month (Pay Level-6 under the 7th Punjab Pay Matrix). After successful completion of the probation period, full regular allowances including DA, HRA, and medical allowances become payable.

Can final-year diploma or degree students apply for this recruitment?

No, candidates must possess the completed 3-year Diploma or Degree in the relevant discipline of engineering with complete mark sheets and certificates on or before the application cutoff date.

Application StatusActive

Last Date to Apply

17 November 2026

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