RSSB JEN Recruitment 2026: 874 Junior Engineer Vacancies, Eligibility, Dates & Exam Pattern

RSSB JEN Recruitment 2026: 874 Junior Engineer Vacancies, Eligibility, Dates & Exam Pattern

The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB), Jaipur has released the Junior Engineer (JEN) Combined Direct Recruitment 2026 notification for recruitment to Junior Engineer posts in various departments of the Rajasthan Government. A total of 874 vacancies have been notified for Civil and Mechanical/Electrical engineering candidates.

Candidates who meet the prescribed educational and age requirements can submit their applications online through the Rajasthan SSO/Recruitment Portal.

RSSB JEN Recruitment 2026: Overview

The notification states that online applications will be accepted from 16 August 2026 to 14 September 2026 up to 11:59 PM. Candidates are advised not to wait until the final day to submit their forms.

RSSB JEN Vacancy 2026

The 874 vacancies are distributed among three major departments:

Public Works Department

• Junior Engineer (Civil) – Degree: 329
• Junior Engineer (Civil) – Diploma: 41

Total: 370 posts

Water Resources Department

• Junior Engineer (Civil) – Degree: 72
• Junior Engineer (Civil) – Diploma: 179

Total: 251 posts

Public Health Engineering Department

• Junior Engineer (Civil) – Degree: 47
• Junior Engineer (Civil) – Diploma: 151
• Junior Engineer (Mechanical/Electrical) – Diploma: 32

Total: 230 posts

Thus, the combined recruitment accounts for 874 Junior Engineer vacancies across the notified departments.

RSSB JEN 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

For the Junior Engineer Civil – Degree posts, candidates must possess a Civil Engineering degree or an equivalent qualification declared by the Government from a university or institution established or recognized under Indian law.

For Junior Engineer Civil – Diploma posts, candidates must have a recognized Diploma in Civil Engineering or an eligible Civil Engineering diploma recognized by the Institution of Engineers for the applicable purpose.

For Junior Engineer Mechanical/Electrical – Diploma posts, candidates must have a recognized Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, as applicable.

Candidates must also have practical knowledge of Hindi written in Devanagari script and knowledge of Rajasthan’s culture.

Candidates appearing in the final year of the prescribed qualification may also apply, but they must obtain the required qualification by the date of the recruitment examination.

Age Limit

According to the notification, the basic age requirement is:

• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Maximum Age: 40 years
• Age is calculated as of 1 January 2027.

The notification also provides additional age relaxations for eligible categories. For example, certain Rajasthan-resident SC, ST, OBC, MBC and EWS male candidates are eligible for relaxation, while additional provisions apply to women, ex-servicemen and other specified categories.

Because age-relaxation provisions vary by category and circumstance, candidates should check the relevant clause of the official notification before applying.

RSSB JEN Salary

The Junior Engineer post carries a Pay Matrix Level-10 under the Rajasthan Government’s applicable pay structure. During the probation period, newly appointed candidates receive fixed remuneration according to government rules. The notification states that the probation period for direct recruits is two years.

After successful completion of probation and fulfilment of the applicable conditions, the prescribed pay scale and admissible allowances become applicable.

Application Fee / OTR

Candidates must complete the Rajasthan SSO One Time Registration (OTR) process where applicable. The notification specifies the following OTR registration charges:

• General category and applicable creamy-layer OBC/MBC candidates: ₹600
• Rajasthan non-creamy-layer OBC/MBC, EWS, SC and ST candidates: ₹400
• Candidates with disabilities: ₹400
• Candidates who have already paid the OTR fee do not have to pay it again.

How to Apply for RSSB JEN Recruitment 2026

Eligible candidates can follow these steps:

1. Visit the Rajasthan SSO Portal.
2. Log in using your SSO ID.
3. Open the Recruitment Portal under Citizen Apps/G2C.
4. Select the relevant RSSB JEN recruitment and click Apply Now.
5. Complete or verify your OTR details.
6. Select the appropriate post/category and department preferences.
7. Enter educational and other required details carefully.
8. Upload the required photograph and documents.
9. Pay the applicable registration fee, if required.
10. Preview the application carefully.
11. Submit the application and generate the Application ID.
12. Download and keep a copy of the submitted application for future reference.

The notification specifically warns candidates to ensure that an Application ID is generated after submission; merely viewing the preview does not mean that the application has been successfully submitted.

RSSB JEN Exam Date 2026-27

The RSSB notification proposes that the JEN recruitment examination will be conducted in February 2027. Depending on the post, the Board may conduct the examination through CBT, TBT or OMR-based mode. The Board has also reserved the right to change the examination date.

Therefore, candidates should treat February 2027 as the proposed examination period, not as a final confirmed exam date.

RSSB JEN Exam Pattern

For Junior Engineer Civil posts, the written examination consists of:

• Part A: General Knowledge, including Rajasthan history, culture, heritage, geography and political/administrative system
• Part B: Civil Engineering
• Total Marks: 120
• General Knowledge: 40 marks
• Technical Subject: 80 marks
• Duration: 2 hours

The paper consists of multiple-choice questions. The notification specifies a minimum qualifying requirement of 40% marks and negative marking of one-third of the marks assigned to the question for an incorrect answer.

The Diploma Civil examination follows the same broad 40 + 80 = 120 marks structure, with Rajasthan General Knowledge and Civil Engineering as the two components.

For Mechanical/Electrical Diploma candidates, the examination also carries 120 marks, divided into 40 marks of Rajasthan General Knowledge and 80 marks of the relevant technical engineering subject, with a two-hour duration.

RSSB JEN Syllabus

The syllabus covers Rajasthan-focused General Knowledge as well as the relevant technical engineering discipline.

For Civil Engineering candidates, major technical areas include:

• Engineering Mechanics and related fundamentals
• Strength of Materials
• Structural Analysis
• Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering
• RCC and Masonry Structures
• Concrete Technology
• Irrigation Engineering
• Water Resources
• Environmental/Sanitary Engineering
• Highway and Bridge Engineering
• Civil Engineering Drawing and AutoCAD

The notification’s technical syllabus includes topics such as soil classification, permeability, consolidation, shear strength, bearing capacity and foundation engineering.

The Rajasthan General Knowledge section includes Rajasthan history, geography, culture, heritage, important personalities, political and administrative systems and other state-specific topics.

Important Instructions for Applicants

Candidates should be particularly careful while completing the online form. The Board states that information entered in the application must be complete and correct, and candidates are responsible for the accuracy of their submitted details.

Candidates should also:

• Use their own SSO ID.
• Keep their registered mobile number and email active.
• Upload the latest required photograph.
• Carefully verify educational qualification details.
• Save the submitted application and Application ID.
• Check the RSSB website regularly for updates.
• Carefully enter department preferences where required.

For this recruitment, department allocation can be influenced by merit-cum-priority, so candidates should fill their department preferences carefully where the application form provides the relevant option.

RSSB JEN Recruitment 2026: Important Dates

The Board has stated that the examination date may be changed, so applicants should follow subsequent official notices for the final schedule.

Final Words

The RSSB JEN Recruitment 2026 is a significant opportunity for engineering diploma and degree holders looking for Rajasthan Government jobs. With 874 vacancies across the Public Works, Water Resources and Public Health Engineering departments, candidates should complete the application process well before the 14 September 2026 deadline.

Applicants should not rely solely on summaries or social-media posts. Before submitting the form, carefully read the complete official notification and verify the eligibility, category, educational qualification, department preference and other applicable conditions.

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Source: RSSB JEN Combined Direct Recruitment 2026 official notification provided for this article. All dates, vacancies and eligibility details above are based on that notification.