Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB) — Government of Punjab
The Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB) has issued an official recruitment notification for Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical), announcing a total of multiple vacancies located in Punjab. The online application window opens on 12 October 2026 and closes on 27 October 2026. To be eligible, applicants must hold Three-year Diploma or higher qualification in the relevant engineering discipline. Candidates must also meet the Punjabi language requirement and other conditions mentioned in the notice. and be within the prescribed age limit of 18 to 37 Years for General Category; Punjab SC/BC up to 42 Years; State/Central Government Employees up to 45 Years; Punjab PwD up to 47 Years; Widows/Divorcees and certain eligible married women up to 40 Years; Ex-Servicemen as per applicable rules., with category relaxation applicable as per government guidelines. Selected candidates will receive an approved pay scale of Pay Level-6, initial pay Rs. 35,400, plus admissible Punjab Government allowances.. The selection procedure comprises Objective-type written examination, followed by counselling and document verification based on merit and vacancy availability.. For complete guidelines, syllabus breakdown, and official notification PDF, refer to the verified information below on ApplySarkariJob.
| Fee Payment Deadline | 27 Oct 2026 |
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The Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB) has officially issued a notice reopening the application window under Advertisement No. 07/2026 for technical positions across the state. Candidates seeking stable technical careers under the Government of Punjab can now submit their applications through the official web portal. For those tracking broader state-level opportunities, you can explore all latest Punjab Government Jobs to find similar technical and administrative vacancies currently open across various departments.
| Post Name | Post Group | Required Discipline |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Engineer (Civil) | Group-B | Civil Engineering |
| Junior Engineer (Mechanical) | Group-B | Mechanical Engineering |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical) | Group-B | Electrical Engineering |
| Category | Age Limit / Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age for All Categories | 18 Years |
| General Category | 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 Other Eligible Categories of Married Women | Maximum 40 Years |
| Eligible Punjab Ex-Servicemen | As per Applicable Ex-Servicemen Rules |
| Post | Pay Level | Initial Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Engineer (Civil) | Level-6 | Rs. 35,400 |
| Junior Engineer (Mechanical) | Level-6 | Rs. 35,400 |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical) | Level-6 | Rs. 35,400 |
Alongside the reopening of the online portal, the board has announced an official update stating that the written examination originally planned for 18 October 2026 has been postponed until further notice. Aspirants should use this extended window to complete their submissions and fine-tune their technical preparation while awaiting revised scheduling announcements from the board.
To qualify for the Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical) posts under Advertisement No. 07/2026, candidates must possess a Three-year Diploma or higher qualification in the relevant engineering discipline. Additionally, applicants must fulfill the mandatory Punjabi language requirement and other specific conditions stipulated in the recruitment guidelines. Candidates looking for alternative technical avenues can also check more Diploma jobs in Punjab matching their technical background.
The age limit for General category candidates is set between 18 to 37 years as of 1 January 2026. Relaxations are applicable for reserved categories in accordance with state guidelines: Punjab SC/BC candidates are granted relaxation up to 42 years, State and Central Government employees up to 45 years, Punjab PwD candidates up to 47 years, and eligible widows, divorcees, or married women up to 40 years. Ex-Servicemen receive age concessions as per applicable state rules.
Selected candidates appointed as Junior Engineers will be inducted under Pay Level-6 of the 7th Central Pay Commission pay matrix. The position carries an initial basic pay of Rs. 35,400, supplemented by all admissible dearness allowances, house rent allowances, and transportation benefits sanctioned by the Government of Punjab.
The estimated gross monthly compensation for this technical cadre stands at approximately Rs. 63,072, with an estimated in-hand salary of around Rs. 56,000 per month after standard statutory deductions. This makes the position one of the most sought-after technical recruitments managed by the board, alongside other recent notifications such as the PSSSB Line Superintendent Result Cum Common Merit List 2026 Out recruitment details.
The selection methodology for the Junior Engineer positions comprises multiple consecutive stages designed to evaluate technical proficiency and candidate merit. The formal selection stages include:
Merit is prepared strictly based on the marks secured in the written examination, followed successfully by counselling and document verification against available vacancies.
Applicants are required to pay the application fee through online modes including Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI before the deadline. The category-wise fee structure specified in the official notification is outlined below:
All fee payments must be successfully completed on or before the closing date of 27 October 2026 to ensure application validity.
Eligible candidates can complete their submissions by adhering to the official online registration process:
Candidates must keep the following documents ready in scanned digital formats before initiating their online submission:
Crucial Advisory: Candidates who have already submitted their applications under Advertisement No. 07/2026 need not submit a duplicate form; their existing applications remain fully valid. The written exam scheduled for 18 October 2026 stands postponed until further notice. Ensure all fee payments are cleared by 27 October 2026, as no corrections are permitted after final form submission.
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