The Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB) has officially launched a major recruitment drive for the year 2026, offering a significant opportunity for engineering professionals in the state. The board has issued notifications to fill a total of 157 vacancies for the post of Junior Engineer (JE). The application window, which has been extended, will now remain open until January 20, 2026.
Vacancy Details and Eligibility Criteria
This recruitment is being conducted through two separate advertisements: Advt. 15/2025 and Advt. 16/2025. The 157 available positions are distributed across three core engineering disciplines, highlighting a strong demand for civil engineers in particular.
The detailed vacancy breakdown is as follows:
- Civil Engineering: 147 posts
- Mechanical Engineering: 9 posts
- Electrical Engineering: 1 post
To be eligible, candidates must possess a diploma or a degree in the relevant engineering stream from a recognized institution. The age limit for applicants is between 18 and 37 years. However, the Punjab government's rules provide for standard age relaxation for candidates belonging to reserved categories such as SC, BC, and others.
Application Process, Fee, and Selection
Prospective candidates must submit their applications exclusively through the official PSSSB website. It is crucial to upload all required documents, certificates, and photographs correctly during the online application process. The deadline for fee payment has also been extended in line with the new application closure date.
The application fee structure is category-dependent:
- General and Other Categories: ₹1,500
- SC / BC candidates (domiciled in Punjab only): ₹750
- Ex-Servicemen, EWS, PWD, LDESM (Punjab domicile): ₹500
The selection of candidates will be a two-stage process. The first stage is a written examination of 120 marks to be completed in 2 hours. The exam pattern includes negative marking, with 0.25 marks deducted for every incorrect answer. The paper is divided into two sections: 80 marks for technical engineering questions and 40 marks for General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Punjab History, Reasoning, English, Punjabi, and Information & Communication Technology. Candidates who qualify in the written test will proceed to the second stage: document verification.
Salary Package and Career Benefits
This recruitment offers a highly attractive career proposition for diploma holders and graduates. Candidates who are successfully selected will be appointed at Level 6 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC). The starting monthly pay scale will be ₹35,400.
In addition to the basic salary, Junior Engineers will be entitled to various government allowances which significantly enhance the overall compensation. These benefits include:
- House Rent Allowance (HRA)
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- Travel Allowance (TA)
This position represents a stable and rewarding long-term government career opportunity within Punjab. Aspirants are advised to begin their preparation using the official syllabus and by reviewing previous years' question papers to improve their chances of success in the competitive examination.
