PSSSB Junior Engineer 2026 –157 Vacancies Extended

Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB) has announced Advertisement No. 16/2025 for recruiting 157 Junior Engineer positions in the Water Resources Department, Punjab. This includes 147 a JE (Civil), 9 JE (Mechanical) and 1 JE (Electrical) . It’s a good opportunity for diploma holders in relevant engineering fields seeking Punjab government jobs.

Online applications are open on the PSSSB website from December 22, 2025, to January 2026. Fee payment must be completed by 23 January 2026.

PSSSB Junior Engineer Post Overview

• Board: Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB)
• Advertisement No.: 16/2025
• Department: Water Resources Department, Punjab
• Posts: Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical)
• Total Vacancies: 107+ 50 add
• Pay Scale: Level-6, approx ₹35,400 initial
• Application Mode: Online
• Application Start: December 22, 2025
• Last Date to Apply: 20 January 2026
• Fee Payment Last Date: 23 January 2026

Punjab Junior Engineer Vacancy Breakdown 2026

The Subordinate Services Selection Board (SSSB) Punjab has updated the recruitment for Junior Engineer positions in the Water Resources Department. A total of 157 posts are now available under Advertisement No. 16 of 2025 (as amended on 01 January 2026).

• Junior Engineer (Civil): 147 posts
• Junior Engineer (Mechanical): 09 posts
• Junior Engineer (Electrical): 01 post

Educational Qualification

• Diploma (3 years) in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution or State Technical Education Board.
• Or equivalent/higher qualification in the same branch.
• Punjabi language up to Matric level (or equivalent).

Pay Matrix Information

• Initial pay: ₹35,400 (Pay Level-6 as per Punjab Civil Services Rules).
• Plus allowances (DA, HRA, etc.) as per govt norms.

Age Limit

• General: 18-37 years (as on January 1, 2025).
• SC/BC (Punjab): Up to 42 years.
• Govt Employees: Up to 45 years (with NOC).
• Ex-Servicemen: Service years deducted, max not over 3 years beyond general limit.
• PwD: Up to 47 years.
• Widows/Divorcees: Up to 40 years.

Application Fee of PSSSB Je

• General/Others: ₹1,000 (exam fee ₹800 + processing ₹200).
• SC/BC/EWS: ₹250 (exam fee ₹200 + processing ₹50).
• Ex-Servicemen & Dependents: ₹200 (processing only).
• PwD: ₹500 (exam fee ₹400 + processing ₹100).

Pay online (Net Banking/Card/UPI) or challan at SBI. Non-refundable. No fee for certain categories if specified.

Direct Application Links

Mode of Selection

• Written Exam: Objective MCQs.
• Merit List: Based on exam scores.
• Tie Resolution: Older age, then higher qualification marks, then Matric percentage.
• Counseling/Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates (ratio decided by board).
• Final Selection: After verification; no guarantee from merit list alone.

No interview. Exam center in Punjab only.

How to Submit Online Application

1. Visit official website, click “Online Applications”.
2. Register to get login credentials.
3. Fill form, choose post and category.
4. Upload photo, signature, certificates (PDF format).
5. Submit form (no edits after).
6. Pay fee online or challan.
7. Print confirmation for reference.

Apply for one post only if eligible for multiple.

Important Instructions for the Applicant

• Fill form accurately – your responsibility.
• Keep login details safe.
• Upload clear documents.
• All communication via website/email – check regularly.
• Admit card download from site.
• No TA/DA for exam.
• Bring ID proof to exam.
• Board can change dates/process.

About Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board

The Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB) is a government organization in Punjab that handles recruitment for many Group C posts (and some Group B posts) in various state departments, boards, and corporations.

It was created under the provisions of the Indian Constitution to conduct fair and transparent selections for lower-level government jobs that do not come under the Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC)