Recruitment Name | SSSB Punjab JE Recruitment 2026 (Advertisement No. 7 of 2026) |
Organization | Subordinate Services Selection Board (SSSB), Punjab |
Post Name | Junior Engineer (Civil), Junior Engineer (Mechanical), Junior Engineer (Electrical) |
Total Vacancies | To be notified (based on demand letters received up to 30.09.2026 from various departments) |
Group | Group-B Services |
Pay Scale | Level-6, Rs. 35,400/- per month |
Educational Qualification | 3-year Diploma in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or equivalent from recognized university/institution OR higher qualification in same discipline |
Age Limit | 18 to 37 years (as on 01.01.2026) for General category; relaxations as per Punjab Govt rules |
Application Fee | General: Rs. 1500/- | SC/BC (Punjab): Rs. 750/- | ESM/EWS/PWD/LDESM (Punjab): Rs. 500/- |
Selection Process | Objective Type (Multiple Choice Questions) Written Examination + Document Verification (Counselling) |
Application Mode | Online Only |
Official Website |
SSSB Punjab JE Recruitment 2026 – Official Notification PDF Download
Document Name | Download Link |
|---|---|
SSSB Punjab Junior Engineer Recruitment 2026 Detailed Advertisement No. 7 of 2026 PDF | |
SSSB Punjab JE 2026 Apply Online Direct Link | |
SSSB Punjab Official Website |
SSSB Punjab Junior Engineer Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates
SSSB Punjab JE 2026 Advertisement Published Date | 13 March 2026 |
SSSB Punjab Junior Engineer Online Application Start Date | 13 March 2026 |
SSSB Punjab JE 2026 Last Date to Apply Online | 06 April 2026 |
Last Date for Online Application Fee Payment | 06 April 2026 |
SSSB Punjab JE Written Exam Date | To be notified on official website |
SSSB Punjab JE Admit Card Release Date | To be announced (download from sssb.punjab.gov.in) |
SSSB Punjab Junior Engineer Result Date | To be notified |
SSSB Punjab JE Merit List / Counselling Date | To be announced on official website |
Merit List Validity for Demand Letters | Up to 30 September 2026 |
Eligibility Criteria – SSSB Punjab Junior Engineer Recruitment 2026
1) Educational Qualification
Post Name | Educational/Technical Qualification |
|---|---|
Junior Engineer (Civil) | Should possess 3 years Diploma in Civil Engineering or its equivalent from a recognized university or institution; OR who possess higher qualification in same discipline from a recognized university or institution |
Junior Engineer (Mechanical) | Should possess 3 years Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or its equivalent from a recognized university or institution; OR who possess higher qualification in same discipline from a recognized university or institution |
Junior Engineer (Electrical) | Should possess 3 years Diploma in Electrical Engineering or its equivalent from a recognized university or institution; OR who possess higher qualification in same discipline from a recognized university or institution |
Additional Mandatory Requirement:
As per Punjab Civil Services (General and Common Conditions of Service) Rules, 1994, Rule 17: Candidates must have passed Matriculation examination with Punjabi as one of the compulsory or elective subjects OR any other equivalent examination in Punjabi language as specified by Punjab Government.
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Cut-off Date for Qualification:
Candidates must possess the required educational/technical qualifications before the last date for submission of online application forms (i.e., 06.04.2026).
2) Age Limit (as on 01.01.2026)
Category | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|
General Category | 18 years | 37 years |
SC (Scheduled Caste) & BC (Backward Class) of Punjab State | 18 years | 42 years |
State & Central Government Employees | 18 years | 45 years |
Ex-Servicemen (ESM) of Punjab State | As per Punjab Recruitment of Ex-Servicemen Rules, 1982 (as amended) | Age relaxation: Actual service period in armed forces deducted; if remaining age does not exceed upper limit by more than 3 years, candidate deemed eligible |
Persons with Disabilities (PWD) of Punjab State | 18 years | 47 years (10 years relaxation) |
Widows, Divorcees & Certain Categories of Married Women | 18 years | 40 years (as per Punjab Govt letter No. 1/50/83-5PP(1368)/3454 dated 23.04.1984) |
Note: State & Central Government employees must produce NOC (No Objection Certificate) from their department at the time of counselling to avail age relaxation.
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3) Nationality & Domicile
Candidates must be residents/domiciled in Punjab State to avail reservation benefits.
Valid Domicile/Residence Certificate of Punjab State (not older than 5 years at the time of counselling) is mandatory for all categories (male/female).
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4) Category-wise Reservation
Reservation is available under the following categories for Punjab State residents only:
General
EWS (Economically Weaker Sections) – General
SC (M & B) – Scheduled Caste (Mazhabi & Balmiki)
SC (R & O) – Scheduled Caste (Ramdasia & Others)
BC – Backward Class
ESM (Ex-Serviceman) – Self & Dependent (for General, SC, BC)
Sports Quota (General, SC M&B, SC R&O)
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PWD (Persons with Disabilities) – Ortho, VH (Visually Handicapped), HH (Hearing Handicapped), ID/MD (Intellectually Disabled/Multiple Disabilities)
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Important: Candidates must select the correct category and category code while applying online. Category and category code cannot be changed at any stage.