RSSB JEN Recruitment 2026: Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB), Jaipur has released Advertisement No. 10/2026 for Junior Engineer Combined Direct Recruitment 2026. A total of 874 Junior Engineer vacancies have been announced for different engineering departments of the Government of Rajasthan.
The recruitment includes Junior Engineer posts in Civil Engineering for Degree and Diploma holders and Junior Engineer (Mechanical/Electrical) posts for Diploma holders. The vacancies are distributed between the Non-Scheduled Area and Scheduled Area categories.
Eligible candidates can submit the online application through the Rajasthan SSO/Recruitment Portal. The online application process is scheduled from 16 August 2026 to 14 September 2026 up to 11:59 PM. The recruitment examination is tentatively proposed to be conducted in February 2027.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Organization | Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB), Jaipur |
| Recruitment Name | Junior Engineer Combined Direct Recruitment 2026 |
| Advertisement Number | 10/2026 |
| Post Name | Junior Engineer (JEN) |
| Total Vacancies | 874 Posts |
| Non-Scheduled Area | 793 Posts |
| Scheduled Area | 81 Posts |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 16 August 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 14 September 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Exam Mode | CBT / TBT / OMR, as decided by RSSB |
| Tentative Exam Month | February 2027 |
| Job Location | Rajasthan |
| Official Website | RSSB Official Website |
The notification has announced 874 Junior Engineer posts.
| Department | Post | Non-Scheduled Area | Scheduled Area | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Works Department | JEN Civil – Degree | 329 | 22 | 351 |
| Public Works Department | JEN Civil – Diploma | 41 | 1 | 42 |
| Water Resources Department | JEN Civil – Degree | 72 | 0 | 72 |
| Water Resources Department | JEN Civil – Diploma | 144 | 35 | 179 |
| Public Health Engineering Department | JEN Civil – Degree | 44 | 3 | 47 |
| Public Health Engineering Department | JEN Civil – Diploma | 133 | 18 | 151 |
| Public Health Engineering Department | JEN Mechanical/Electrical – Diploma | 30 | 2 | 32 |
| Total | 793 | 81 | 874 | |
| Post | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| JEN Civil – Degree | 470 Posts |
| JEN Civil – Diploma | 372 Posts |
| JEN Mechanical/Electrical – Diploma | 32 Posts |
| Total | 874 Posts |
| Post | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| JEN Civil – Degree | Degree in Civil Engineering from a university established by law in India or an institution recognized by the Government / qualification declared equivalent by the Government. |
| JEN Civil – Diploma | Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized institution or Civil Engineering Diploma recognized by the Institution of Engineers for the purpose specified in the service rules. |
| JEN Mechanical/Electrical – Diploma | Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution or a recognized Mechanical/Electrical Engineering Diploma as prescribed in the service rules. |
Additional qualification: Candidates are required to have practical knowledge of Hindi written in Devanagari script and knowledge of Rajasthan culture.
| Criteria | Age |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 Years |
| Maximum Age | 40 Years |
| Age Calculation Date | 01 January 2027 |
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Rajasthan SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS Male Candidates | 5 Years |
| General Category Female Candidates | 5 Years |
| Rajasthan SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS Female Candidates | 10 Years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities | Additional relaxation as prescribed under applicable rules |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per applicable Rajasthan service rules |
| Widow/Divorced Women | No upper age limit, subject to the condition specified in the notification |
RSSB has prescribed a One Time Registration (OTR) fee. Candidates who have already paid the applicable OTR fee earlier do not have to pay it again.
| Candidate Category | OTR Fee |
|---|---|
| General / Creamy Layer OBC & MBC | ₹600 |
| Rajasthan Non-Creamy Layer OBC/MBC | ₹400 |
| Rajasthan EWS | ₹400 |
| Rajasthan SC/ST | ₹400 |
| Persons with Disabilities | ₹400 |
Note: Candidates belonging to reserved categories of states other than Rajasthan are generally treated as General Category for this recruitment and have to pay the applicable General Category OTR fee.
| Rule | Details |
|---|---|
| Previous OTR Paid | No OTR fee is payable again. |
| Payment Methods | e-Mitra/CSC, net banking, ATM/debit card and credit card as permitted. |
| Application Correction Fee | ₹300 during the permitted correction period. |
| Application Mode | Online only. |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement | Advertisement No. 10/2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 16 August 2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 14 September 2026 |
| Last Time for Application | 11:59 PM |
| Tentative Examination | February 2027 |
| Admit Card | To be announced by RSSB |
| Result | To be announced by RSSB |
| Part | Subject | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part A | General Knowledge – Rajasthan History, Art, Culture, Literature, Traditions, Heritage, Geography and Political/Administrative System | 40 |
| Part B | Relevant Technical Engineering Subject | 80 |
| Total | 120 Marks | |
| Exam Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) |
| Maximum Marks | 120 |
| Duration | 2 Hours |
| Minimum Qualifying Marks | 40% |
| Negative Marking | 1/3 mark of the question’s full marks for an incorrect answer |
| Technical Weightage | 80 Marks |
| General Knowledge Weightage | 40 Marks |
The General Knowledge section focuses particularly on Rajasthan.
| Area | Major Topics |
|---|---|
| Rajasthan History | Major sources of Rajasthan history, prehistoric civilizations, major dynasties and their achievements, Mughal-Rajput relations, princely states, British treaties and the 1857 movement. |
| Art & Culture | Architecture, forts, monuments, religious movements, folk deities, painting styles, handicrafts, fairs, festivals, folk music, folk dances, instruments, ornaments and Rajasthan’s cultural heritage. |
| Rajasthan Literature | Rajasthani language, major literary works and regional dialects. |
| Rajasthan Geography | Location and extent, physical regions, drainage system, climate, soil, natural vegetation, forests and wildlife, desertification, agriculture-climate regions, livestock and irrigation projects. |
| Political & Administrative System | Rajasthan’s political and administrative system and related development topics. |
For Civil Engineering candidates, the technical paper covers the prescribed Civil Engineering syllabus.
| Subject Area | Major Topics |
|---|---|
| Theory of Structures & Strength of Materials | Elasticity, beams, bending moment, shear force, moment of inertia, bending/shear stress, deflection, columns, torsion, springs and vibration. |
| Structural Analysis | Indeterminate structures, degrees of freedom, slope-deflection method, moment distribution, unit load method and analysis of frames. |
| Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering | Soil properties, phase relationships, grain-size distribution, Atterberg limits, permeability, consolidation, shear strength, compaction, earth pressure, bearing capacity and tests. |
| RCC & Masonry Structures | RCC beams, slabs, footings, columns, staircases, retaining walls, water tanks, reinforced brickwork and concrete technology. |
| Steel Structures | Design and construction of steel columns, beams, roof trusses and plate girders. |
| Construction Technology | Stone and brick masonry, lintels, plastering, flooring, roofing, centering, shuttering, scaffolding and building planning. |
| Irrigation & Water Resources | Irrigation methods, hydrology, rainfall, runoff, crop water requirements, canals, canal lining, wells, weirs, barrages, flood control and major irrigation projects. |
| Public Health Engineering | Water supply, purification, house drainage, sewerage systems, sewage treatment, sanitation and urban water supply. |
| Highways & Bridges | Highway planning, road classification, pavement, camber, gradient, sight distance, curves, super elevation, traffic engineering, pavement materials, construction and maintenance. |
| AutoCAD | Civil Engineering Drawing and AutoCAD-related topics. |
The Mechanical/Electrical Diploma technical paper covers the prescribed Mechanical/Electrical Engineering syllabus.
| Major Area | Topics / Coverage |
|---|---|
| Engineering Mechanics | Fundamental engineering mechanics and related concepts. |
| Machine Mechanics | Kinematics, dynamics, mechanisms, balancing, vibrations and machine components. |
| Power Transmission | Belt drives, chain drives, gear drives, gear trains and power transmission calculations. |
| Thermodynamics | Gas laws, thermodynamic laws, entropy, steam, boilers, gas power cycles and related numerical problems. |
| IC Engines | Petrol and diesel engines, fuel systems, ignition, cooling, lubrication, governing and engine performance. |
| Strength of Materials | Stress, strain, bending, shear, deflection, moment of inertia and related concepts. |
| Machine Drawing / AutoCAD | Machining symbols, tolerances, working drawings, assembly drawings, gear profiles, cams and CAD applications. |
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| 1️⃣ Written Examination | 120-mark objective examination covering Rajasthan General Knowledge and the relevant technical subject. |
| 2️⃣ Minimum Qualifying Marks | Candidates must obtain at least 40% marks as prescribed in the notification. |
| 3️⃣ Merit | Candidates are considered on the basis of examination merit subject to applicable rules and eligibility. |
| 4️⃣ Department Priority | For selected candidates, department allocation is based on category-wise merit and the priority submitted by the candidate – Merit Cum Priority. |
| 5️⃣ Document Verification | Original educational, category, age and other applicable documents are verified. |
| 6️⃣ Medical / Fitness | Medical fitness and other appointment requirements apply as prescribed. |
| 7️⃣ Appointment | Appointment is subject to fulfillment of all service rules and applicable conditions. |
| Salary Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Post | Junior Engineer |
| Pay Matrix | Level-10 |
| Pay Commission | 7th Pay Commission as applicable under Rajasthan Government |
| Probation Period | 2 Years |
| During Probation | Fixed remuneration at the rates prescribed by the Rajasthan Government |
| HRA During Probation | Not payable |
| DA During Probation | Not payable |
| Other Allowances During Probation | Other specified allowances such as HRA, DA, urban compensation allowance and special pay are not payable during probation as stated in the notification. |
| After Probation | Pay scale and applicable allowances are admissible according to Rajasthan Government rules after successful completion of probation and fulfillment of conditions. |
Candidates have to apply online through the Rajasthan SSO Portal and Recruitment Portal.
| Step | Application Process |
|---|---|
| Step 1 | Login to your Rajasthan SSO ID. |
| Step 2 | Open Citizen Apps (G2C). |
| Step 3 | Select the Recruitment Portal. |
| Step 4 | Click on Apply Now for RSSB JEN Recruitment 2026. |
| Step 5 | Complete OTR if you have not already completed the required One Time Registration. |
| Step 6 | Select the correct category and domicile details during OTR/application. |
| Step 7 | Select the appropriate JEN post/cadre and educational qualification carefully. |
| Step 8 | Upload/complete the required documents, photograph, signature, thumb impression and other information as prescribed. |
| Step 9 | Enter department preference carefully because allocation will follow Merit Cum Priority. |
| Step 10 | Review the complete application. |
| Step 11 | Submit the application before the deadline. |
| Step 12 | Save/print the submitted application form and Application ID for future use. |
| Link | Purpose |
|---|---|
| RSSB Official Website | Click to Visit |
| Rajasthan SSO Portal | Click to SSO login |
| Official Notification | Click to Download |
A total of 874 Junior Engineer vacancies are available.
The last date to submit the online application is 14 September 2026 up to 11:59 PM.
The basic age limit is 18 to 40 years, calculated as on 01 January 2027, with applicable age relaxation.
The examination carries 120 marks and has a duration of 2 hours. There are 40 marks for Rajasthan-related General Knowledge and 80 marks for the relevant technical engineering subject. Negative marking of one-third marks applies for an incorrect answer.
The Junior Engineer post carries Pay Matrix Level-10 under the Rajasthan Government pay structure. During the two-year probation period, fixed remuneration is payable as prescribed by the Government.
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