The Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has officially released a fresh notification for the recruitment of Junior Engineer (Civil) posts under Advertisement No. 03 of 2025 dated 24 April 2025. This recruitment drive offers a total of 508 vacancies in the Public Works (R&B) Department and the Jal Shakti Department, available through direct recruitment for eligible domicile holders of Jammu and Kashmir.
As per the revised schedule issued on 15 May 2025, the online application window will now remain open from 18 May 2025 to 16 June 2025. Candidates must ensure they meet the necessary qualification and age criteria before applying. Selection will be based on performance in a written examination, which includes negative marking for incorrect answers.
Applicants must apply through the official portal of JKSSB and are advised to avoid waiting until the last moment to prevent technical issues. Complete details about the post, eligibility criteria, application fee, and exam pattern are given below —
Important Dates:
The registration process for the JKSSB Junior Engineer Civil posts will begin on 18 May 2025.
Notification Date: 24 April 2025.
Start Date of Application: 18 May 2025.
Last Date of Application: 16 June 2025.
Last Date for Fee Payment: 16 June 2025.
Vacancy Details:
This recruitment drive aims to fill 508 vacancies.
Post Name: Junior Engineer (Civil)
No. of Posts: 150 in Public Works (R&B) Department, 358 in Jal Shakti Department
Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates interested in applying can check the eligibility criteria, age limit, application fee, and other essential details below.
Educational Qualifications:
Candidates must hold a Diploma, Degree, or AMIE in Civil Engineering from a recognized institution.
Age Limit:
The age limit varies by category. For OM (Open Merit) candidates, the date of birth should be between 01.01.1985 and 01.01.2007. Other categories such as SC, ST, RBA, EWS, and Ex-servicemen have upper age limits ranging from 40 to 48 years as of 01.01.2025.
Other Requirements:
Applicants must have a valid domicile certificate of Jammu & Kashmir issued by the competent authority before the application deadline.
How to Apply:
Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply through the JKSSB official portal at www.jkssb.nic.in.
Application Fee:
The application fee for the recruitment process is ₹600 for General Category candidates and ₹500 for SC, ST, ST-2, EWS, and PwBD candidates. Payment must be made online before the closing date.
Selection Process:
The selection of candidates will be based on an objective-type written examination. The exam will consist of multiple-choice questions and include negative marking, with 0.25 marks deducted for each incorrect answer.
Candidates who wish to apply must download the official notification PDF. The official notification of JKSSB Junior Engineer Civil 2025 contains all the detailed information about eligibility criteria, educational qualifications, and application procedures.
Official Notification PDF
