Srinagar: In a major recruitment opportunity for civil engineering aspirants in Jammu and Kashmir, the Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has issued a notification for 458 posts of Junior Engineer (Civil), a day after the cabinet expansion of the Omar Abdullah-led government.
Of the total vacancies, 282 posts are in the Jal Shakti Department, while 176 posts are in the Public Works Department (Roads and Buildings).
The online application process will begin on November 30, with December 29 fixed as the last date for submission of applications.
Salary and Educational Qualification
Candidates selected for the posts will be placed in Pay Level 6, with a salary ranging from ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400.
Applicants must possess a three-year diploma or a degree in Civil Engineering from a recognised institution, or the AMIE Section A and B qualifications as specified in the recruitment notification.
Candidates must also hold a valid domicile certificate of Jammu and Kashmir by the last date of application.
Age Limit
As of January 1, 2026, the maximum age limit has been prescribed as follows:
- Open Merit: 40 years
- Specified reserved categories: 43 years
- Benchmark Persons with Disabilities: 42 years
Other eligibility conditions will apply as specified in the official notification.
Selection Process and Examination Pattern
The selection process will be conducted through a written examination comprising objective-type multiple-choice questions, either in written or OMR-based format.
The question paper will be in English. For every incorrect answer, one-fourth of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as negative marking.
Application Fee
The application fee has been fixed at ₹600 for candidates in the general category. Candidates belonging to SC, ST-1, ST-2, EWS and benchmark disability categories will be required to pay ₹500.
Candidates are advised to carefully check their eligibility criteria and the validity of their certificates before applying.
Details regarding the examination date and examination centres will be announced later on the official JKSSB website: www.jkssb.nic.in.
