- Reopened recruitment for Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical) posts under Group-B in Punjab government departments.
- The application process was reopened following an interim order by the Punjab and Haryana High Court (CWP No. 32342 of 2026).
- The written examination scheduled for 18 October 2026 has been postponed until further notice.
- Vacancies are based on departmental requisitions received within the prescribed period; the exact number of vacancies is not specified in the notification.
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Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board Junior Engineer Recruitment 2026
Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB)
Job Location
Punjab (Government Departments)
Apply Start
12 Oct 2026
Apply Deadline
27 Oct 2026
🚫 Applications Closed
📄 View PDF Notification
📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB) (PSSSB) |
| Job Category | Technical |
| Eligibility Qualification | Diploma (diploma), B.Tech (btech), Engineering Diploma (engineering-diploma) |
| Salary / Pay Scale | Pay Level-6 with an initial basic pay of Rs. 35,400. Additional allowances will be governed by Punjab Government instructions. |
| Age Limits | 18 to 37 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Application Fee | • Ex-Servicemen, EWS, PwD, and LDESM of Punjab State: Rs. 500/- • SC/BC Candidates of Punjab State: Rs. 750/- • All Other Categories: Rs. 1,500/- |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: A three-year Diploma or higher qualification in the relevant engineering discipline (Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical) from a recognized institution.
- Higher Qualifications Accepted: B.Tech/B.E. degrees in the same discipline are eligible.
- Punjabi Language Requirement: Candidates must have passed Matriculation (Class 10) with Punjabi as a compulsory or elective subject, or an equivalent Punjabi-language examination recognized by the Government of Punjab.
- Age Limit (as of 1 January 2026)
- General Category: Minimum 18 years, Maximum 37 years
- Punjab SC/BC Candidates: Maximum 42 years
- State/Central Government Employees: Maximum 45 years
- Punjab PwD Candidates: Maximum 47 years
- Widows, Divorcees, and Certain Eligible Married Women: Maximum 40 years
- Punjab Ex-Servicemen: Age relaxation as per applicable rules
- Gender Eligibility: Both (male and female)
- Higher Qualifications Accepted: B.Tech/B.E. degrees in the same discipline are eligible.
- Punjabi Language Requirement: Candidates must have passed Matriculation (Class 10) with Punjabi as a compulsory or elective subject, or an equivalent Punjabi-language examination recognized by the Government of Punjab.
- Age Limit (as of 1 January 2026)
- General Category: Minimum 18 years, Maximum 37 years
- Punjab SC/BC Candidates: Maximum 42 years
- State/Central Government Employees: Maximum 45 years
- Punjab PwD Candidates: Maximum 47 years
- Widows, Divorcees, and Certain Eligible Married Women: Maximum 40 years
- Punjab Ex-Servicemen: Age relaxation as per applicable rules
- Gender Eligibility: Both (male and female)
⚙️ Selection Process
- Objective-Type Written Examination (Multiple Choice Questions)
- Document Verification/Counselling for candidates based on merit and vacancy availability
- Departmental Recommendation for eligible candidates based on the common merit list and available vacancies
- Document Verification/Counselling for candidates based on merit and vacancy availability
- Departmental Recommendation for eligible candidates based on the common merit list and available vacancies
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
General, SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PwD, Ex-Servicemen, Widows/Divorcees
📂 Required Documents
- Class 10 (Matriculation) certificate (for age and Punjabi language proof)
- Relevant Engineering Diploma or higher qualification certificate
- Passport-size photograph (preferably recent)
- Scanned signature
- Category certificate (if claiming SC/BC/EWS/PwD reservation)
- Punjab residence/domicile certificate (not older than 5 years)
- Supporting certificates for age relaxation or other claimed benefits (if applicable)
- Relevant Engineering Diploma or higher qualification certificate
- Passport-size photograph (preferably recent)
- Scanned signature
- Category certificate (if claiming SC/BC/EWS/PwD reservation)
- Punjab residence/domicile certificate (not older than 5 years)
- Supporting certificates for age relaxation or other claimed benefits (if applicable)
💳 Application Fee Details
• Ex-Servicemen, EWS, PwD, and LDESM of Punjab State: Rs. 500/-
• SC/BC Candidates of Punjab State: Rs. 750/-
• All Other Categories: Rs. 1,500/-
• SC/BC Candidates of Punjab State: Rs. 750/-
• All Other Categories: Rs. 1,500/-
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
Has the PSSSB Junior Engineer Recruitment 2026 been reopened?
Yes, the application process has been reopened from 12 October 2026 to 27 October 2026 under Advertisement No. 07/2026.
Q.
What is the new last date to apply for PSSSB Junior Engineer Recruitment 2026?
The revised last date to apply online and pay the fee is 27 October 2026.
Q.
Is the PSSSB Junior Engineer exam on 18 October 2026 postponed?
Yes, the written examination scheduled for 18 October 2026 has been postponed until further notice. The revised exam date will be announced separately on the official website.
Q.
Do previously registered candidates need to apply again?
No, candidates who already applied under Advertisement No. 07/2026 do not need to submit another application.
Q.
Can B.Tech graduates apply for PSSSB Junior Engineer Recruitment 2026?
Yes, candidates with a B.Tech/B.E. degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering are eligible as per the notification.