Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB / RSMSSB) Junior Engineer (JEN) Combined Direct Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 874 Posts (Advt. No. 10/2026)

The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB / RSMSSB) has officially released the comprehensive notification (Advt. No. 10/2026) for the Junior Engineer (Kanishtha Abhiyanta – JEN) Combined Direct Recruitment 2026.

This major state engineering recruitment drive invites online applications from dynamic, qualified, and eligible candidates to fill a total of 874 vacancies across key engineering departments of Rajasthan, including the Public Works Department (PWD), Water Resources Department, and Public Health Engineering Department (PHED). The online application registration link goes live on 16th August 2026 and will remain open until 14th September 2026.

Recruitment Overview Matrix

Feature	Details
Recruiting Board	Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB / RSMSSB), Jaipur
Recruitment Name	RSSB Junior Engineer (JEN) Combined Direct Recruitment 2026
Advertisement Number	Advt. No. 10/2026
Total Vacancies	874 Posts (793 Non-Scheduled Area + 81 Scheduled Area)
Post Designations	Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical & Electrical) — Degree & Diploma Holders
Participating Departments	Public Works Department (PWD), Water Resources Department, Public Health Engineering Department (PHED)
Job Location	State of Rajasthan
Application Mode	Online via Rajasthan SSO Portal
Online Registration Start Date	16th August 2026
Last Date to Apply Online & Pay Fee	14th September 2026 (up to 11:59 PM)
Official Website Portals	rssb.rajasthan.gov.in / sso.rajasthan.gov.in

Important Schedule & Dates

Event Description	Official Dates
Notification Release Date	15th August 2026
Online Application Commencement Date	16th August 2026
Closing Date for Online Applications	14th September 2026 (up to 11:59 PM)
Application Correction Window	3 days after application closure (Fee: ₹300)
Tentative Date of Written Examination	February 2027

Department-Wise & Post-Wise Vacancy Distribution

The 874 vacancies are structured across various technical divisions, categorized into Non-Scheduled (Non-TSP) and Scheduled (TSP) areas:

Department Name	Post & Discipline Stream	Non-TSP	TSP	Total Posts
Public Works Department (PWD)	JEN (Civil) — Degree Holder	329	22	351
Public Works Department (PWD)	JEN (Civil) — Diploma Holder	41	01	42
Water Resources Department	JEN (Civil) — Degree Holder	72	00	72
Water Resources Department	JEN (Civil) — Diploma Holder	144	35	179
Public Health Engineering Dept. (PHED)	JEN (Civil) — Degree Holder	44	03	47
Public Health Engineering Dept. (PHED)	JEN (Civil) — Diploma Holder	133	18	151
Public Health Engineering Dept. (PHED)	JEN (Mechanical / Electrical) — Diploma	30	02	32
Grand Total	Combined Engineering Vacancies	793	81	874

Eligibility Criteria & Essential Qualifications

1. Educational Qualifications (Post-Wise)

• Junior Engineer (Civil) — Degree Stream: Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (B.E. / B.Tech) from a University established by law in India, or an equivalent recognized qualification.
• Junior Engineer (Civil) — Diploma Stream: Must hold a Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized institution, or a diploma recognized equivalent by the Institution of Engineers for exemption from associate membership examinations.
• Junior Engineer (Mechanical / Electrical) — Diploma Stream: Must hold a Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from a State Board of Technical Education or equivalent recognized institution.
• Cultural & Linguistic Prerequisite: Practical working knowledge of Hindi written in Devanagari script and familiarity with Rajasthani culture.

2. Age Limit Parameters (As on 1st January 2027)

• Minimum Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Age: 40 Years
• General Age Relaxation: An additional 1-year relaxation in the upper age limit is extended to all applicants under current state directives.
• Category-Based Relaxations (Rajasthan Domicile):
  • SC / ST / OBC / MBC / EWS Male Candidates: +5 Years
  • General Category Female Candidates: +5 Years
  • SC / ST / OBC / MBC / EWS Female Candidates: +10 Years
  • Widows and Divorced Women: No upper age limit restriction (must be below retirement age).

Salary Structure & Pay Scale

• Pay Matrix Designation: Pay Level 10 under the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix.
• Pay Scale Range: ₹33,800 – ₹1,06,700/- (Initial Basic Pay: ₹33,800/-).
• Probationary Period: Selected candidates undergo a mandatory 2-year probation training period during which fixed remuneration is paid as per Rajasthan Government rules, followed by full scale upon successful completion.

Application Fee Structure

Payment must be processed online through the Rajasthan SSO payment gateway:

Candidate Category	Application Fee Amount
General (Unreserved) & Creamy Layer OBC / MBC	₹600/-
Non-Creamy Layer OBC / MBC, EWS, SC / ST (Rajasthan Domicile)	₹400/-
All Persons with Disabilities (PwBD / Divyangjan)	₹400/-

Selection Process & Written Exam Pattern

The selection methodology is based strictly on performance in a competitive written examination followed by document verification:

1. Written Examination Structure: Conducted in offline or computer-based mode (OMR/Tablet), carrying objective-type multiple-choice questions (MCQs).
2. Syllabus Outline:
   • Part-A: Rajasthan General Knowledge, History, Art, Culture, Geography, and Current Affairs (40 Marks).
   • Part-B: Engineering Discipline Core Subject Knowledge (Civil / Mechanical / Electrical Degree or Diploma Syllabus) (80 Marks).
3. Marking Scheme & Negative Marking: Standard negative marking applies for incorrect responses (typically one-third or one-fourth mark deduction as outlined in the official board guidelines).

Step-by-Step Guide to Apply Online

1. Access the Portal: Open the Rajasthan Single Sign-On (SSO) portal at sso.rajasthan.gov.in.
2. Log In / Register: Log in using your Digital Identity (SSOID) and password. If unregistered, complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by inputting basic identification details and paying the registration fee.
3. Navigate to Recruitment: Under the Citizen Apps (G2C) dashboard, click on the “Recruitment Portal” icon.
4. Select Notification: Locate active notifications and click on “RSSB JEN Combined Direct Recruitment 2026 – Apply Now”.
5. Fill Application Form: Carefully choose your preferred department priority (PWD / Water Resources / PHED) and area category (Non-TSP / TSP). Input academic scores and personal details accurately.
6. Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of your passport-size photograph, signature, and academic certificates matching prescribed dimension specifications.
7. Pay Fee & Submit: Complete the application fee payment via net banking, credit/debit card, or UPI. Review all data on the preview screen, submit the form, and save/print a copy of the final application receipt.

🔗 Rajasthan SSO Portal Login & Registration Link

🔗 RSSB Official Website Portal Link

📄 Download RSSB JEN Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: How many total vacancies are announced under RSSB JEN Recruitment 2026?

A: A total of 874 vacancies have been notified across Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical engineering streams.

Q2: When does the online application window open and close?

A: The online application process starts on 16th August 2026 and closes on 14th September 2026 (up to 11:59 PM).

Q3: What is the age limit for RSSB Junior Engineer recruitment?

A: Candidates must be between 18 and 40 years of age as of 1st January 2027, with eligible category-based relaxations applicable.

Q4: Is a diploma holder eligible to apply for engineering degree posts?

A: Candidates must possess the specific qualification required for that designated post code (Degree for degree posts, Diploma for diploma posts) as detailed in the official notification.

Q5: When is the written examination tentatively scheduled?

A: The written test is tentatively scheduled to be conducted by the board in February 2027