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PSSSB Junior Engineer Recruitment 2026

Updated 09 Oct 2026 | Nishant eAcademy

The Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB) has announced Junior Engineer Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. 07 of 2026 for various departments of the Punjab Government. This recruitment covers Junior Engineer posts in Civil, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering disciplines. Candidates possessing a three-year Diploma or a higher qualification in the relevant engineering discipline from a recognized university or institution are eligible to apply, subject to the prescribed conditions. Selected candidates will receive a basic salary of ₹35,400 per month under Pay Level-6. The selection process consists of an objective-type written examination followed by counselling and document verification. Online Application Reopening Date 12 October 2026 and Revised Last Date to Apply Online 27 October 2026

Recruitment at a Glance

Recruitment notification name
PSSSB Junior Engineer Recruitment 2026
Total vacancies
262
Post-wise vacancies
• Junior Engineer (Civil): 216 posts
• Junior Engineer (Electrical): 24 posts
• Junior Engineer (Mechanical): 22 posts
Salary / pay scale
₹35,400 per month
Application fee
Ex-Servicemen, EWS, PWD and LDESM of Punjab: ₹500

SC / BC of Punjab : ₹750

All Other Categories: ₹1,500

Eligibility at a Glance

Qualification
Junior Engineer (Civil)

Three-year Diploma in Civil Engineering or equivalent, or a higher qualification in the same discipline from a recognized university or institution.

Junior Engineer (Mechanical)

Three-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, or a higher qualification in the same discipline from a recognized university or institution.

Junior Engineer (Electrical)

Three-year Diploma in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, or a higher qualification in the same discipline from a recognized university or institution.
Experience
No Experience
Age limit and relaxation
18 to 37 Years for General Category
Who can apply
Pan India – Indian Nationals can apply.

Important Dates

Official notification date
2026-03-13
Application start date
2026-10-12
Last date to apply
2026-10-27

Selection Process

Exam pattern and selection process
Selection Stages:

Objective-Type Written Examination (MCQ)

Preparation of Merit List

Counselling and Document Verification

Final Recommendation to the Concerned Department

Exam pattern:

The official advertisement confirms an objective-type written examination consisting of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). However, the detailed syllabus, number of questions, total marks, examination duration and other exam-pattern details are not specified in the advertisement. The board will publish these details separately on its official website.
Actual duties / job description
Selected candidates for the post of Junior Engineer (Civil / Mechanical / Electrical) will be responsible for assisting in the planning, supervision, execution, inspection and maintenance of engineering projects undertaken by various departments of the Punjab Government.

Civil Junior Engineers may supervise construction works, inspect infrastructure, verify measurements and maintain project records. Mechanical Junior Engineers may oversee the installation, operation, inspection and maintenance of mechanical equipment and machinery. Electrical Junior Engineers may supervise electrical installations, power distribution systems, equipment maintenance and electrical safety compliance.

Other responsibilities may include preparing technical reports, maintaining departmental records, monitoring work quality, coordinating with senior engineers and ensuring compliance with applicable government engineering standards. Actual duties will depend on the department and posting assigned.

Verify eligibility, fees and dates using the official notification. Nishant eAcademy is not the recruiting organisation.