Overview
The Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB) has announced the written examination date for the Junior Engineer Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. 07 of 2026. The examination for 262 Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical and Electrical) posts is scheduled to be held on October 18, 2026.
Candidates who applied for the recruitment should monitor the official portal for the detailed examination notice, reporting time, exam centre information and admit card release date.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB) |
| Post Name | Junior Engineer (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical) |
| Total Vacancies | 262 posts |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | sssb.punjab.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA |
| Last Date | TBA |
| Exam Date | October 18, 2026 |
| Result Date | TBA |
The examination date may be subject to administrative changes. Applicants are advised to rely on the latest schedule or corrigendum published on the PSSSB website before making travel arrangements.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Candidates should possess a Diploma or Degree in Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, depending on the Junior Engineer discipline selected in the application.
- The qualification must have been obtained from a university, institute or board recognised by the competent authority.
- Applicants must fulfil any Punjab language requirement specified in the detailed recruitment notification.
- Candidates awaiting final qualification results should verify whether they had obtained the required certificate by the prescribed eligibility cut-off date.
- Discipline-specific requirements and equivalent qualifications must be checked in Advertisement No. 07 of 2026.
Age Limit
- The general age range is expected to be 18 to 37 years, calculated as on the cut-off date mentioned in the recruitment advertisement.
- Upper-age relaxation will apply to Scheduled Caste, Backward Class, government employee, ex-serviceman, person with disability and other eligible categories under Punjab government rules.
- Candidates must submit valid documents to claim age relaxation during document verification.
- The date of birth recorded in the matriculation or equivalent certificate will normally be considered for age verification.
Fees
- Candidates must pay the category-wise application fee prescribed in the detailed notification.
- The fee may vary for general, reserved-category, ex-serviceman and person with disability candidates.
- Payment should be made through the online facility provided on the application portal.
- Applicants should retain the transaction receipt or fee confirmation page for future reference. A fee once paid is generally not refundable unless the board issues separate instructions.
Selection Process
The PSSSB JE selection procedure is expected to include the following stages:
- Written Examination: Eligible candidates will appear for the objective-type written test on October 18, 2026. The paper is expected to assess technical knowledge in the relevant engineering discipline along with other subjects prescribed in the syllabus.
- Document Verification: Candidates shortlisted on the basis of written examination marks will be called to produce original educational, category, age, identity and experience documents, wherever applicable.
- Final Selection and Eligibility Clearance: The final merit list will be prepared after verification of eligibility. Appointment may also remain subject to medical fitness and other departmental formalities.
Candidates should review the official syllabus and examination scheme to understand the number of questions, marking system, test duration and any negative-marking provision.
How to Apply
Candidates should follow these steps when the online application facility is available:
- Visit the PSSSB official website at sssb.punjab.gov.in.
- Open the advertisement or online applications section on the homepage.
- Select Advertisement No. 07 of 2026 – Junior Engineer Recruitment.
- Read the complete notification, including discipline-wise vacancies, reservation rules and eligibility conditions.
- Complete registration using an active mobile number and email address.
- Enter personal, academic, communication and category details carefully. Select the correct engineering discipline before submission.
- Upload the required photograph, signature and supporting certificates in the prescribed format and file size.
- Pay the applicable examination fee through the available online payment method.
- Review the application form, submit it and download the final confirmation page for reference.
Applicants who have already submitted their forms do not need to apply again. They should instead check their application status and wait for the admit card notice.
Important Links
FAQs
When will the PSSSB JE Exam 2026 be held?
The written examination for Junior Engineer posts is scheduled for October 18, 2026.
How many vacancies are available under PSSSB JE Recruitment 2026?
The recruitment drive covers 262 vacancies in the Civil, Mechanical and Electrical engineering disciplines.
Has the PSSSB JE admit card been released?
The admit card release date is yet to be announced. Candidates should regularly check the official website and download the hall ticket once the link is activated.
