RSSB Jaipur Junior Engineer Direct Recruitment 2026

RSSB JE 2026 — Important Dates & Application Fee

Online Application from 16 August to 14 September 2026

So the notification is out and the online application window is already open. The application started from 16 August 2026 on the Rajasthan SSO portal — sso.rajasthan.gov.in. And the last date to apply is 14 September 2026 at 11:59 PM. See, this is a strict deadline — no extension is usually given by RSSB. So do not wait till the last day. The SSO portal tends to get extremely slow in the last 2-3 days because lakhs of candidates from across Rajasthan try to apply simultaneously. And one practical tip — keep your SSO ID and password ready before you start. If you do not have an SSO ID, register first and then proceed to fill the JE application form. Also, keep your educational certificates and scanned photograph ready before starting the form.

Tip: Submit your application at least 3-4 days before the deadline. The SSO portal crashes frequently on the last day, and many candidates lose their application data.

Application Fee — ₹600 for General, ₹400 for Reserved Categories

The application fee varies based on your category. For General candidates and Creamy Layer OBC/MBC, the fee is ₹600. For Non-Creamy Layer OBC/MBC, EWS, SC, and ST candidates, the fee is ₹400. And for all PwD candidates, the fee is also ₹400. See, the fee is per application. So if you are applying for two different department/cadre combinations, you pay the fee twice. Payment is online through the SSO portal — net banking, credit card, debit card, or UPI. And one important thing — if your fee payment is successful but the application status shows incomplete, do not pay again. Use the “Payment Reconciliation” option on the SSO portal to fix it. I have seen candidates make the mistake of paying twice and then struggling to get refunds.

RSSB JE 2026 — Vacancy & Eligibility Details

874 Posts — Department-Wise and Qualification-Wise Breakdown

So there are 874 Junior Engineer posts in total. And the vacancy is distributed across three departments — PWD has the highest with 393 posts, Water Resources has 251, and PHED has 230. See, the department-wise distribution is important because you need to apply separately for each department. Within each department, there are posts for JE Civil (Degree), JE Civil (Diploma), and in some cases JE Mechanical/Electrical (Diploma). And each post has further division between Non-Scheduled and Scheduled areas. So the vacancy breakdown is quite detailed. For example, PWD JE Civil (Degree) has 351 posts — 329 for Non-Scheduled and 22 for Scheduled areas. If you are from a Scheduled area, your competition is limited to a smaller pool of candidates, which is actually an advantage.

Degree Holders Eligible for Both Degree and Diploma Posts — Final Year Students Can Apply

The eligibility criteria is straightforward but you need to read it carefully. For JE Civil (Degree) posts, you need a Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized university. For JE Civil (Diploma) posts, you need a Diploma in Civil Engineering. And for JE Mechanical/Electrical (Diploma) posts, you need a Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. See, here is the thing — if you have a Degree, you are eligible for both Degree and Diploma posts. But if you have only a Diploma, you cannot apply for Degree-level posts. And final year students can also apply, but they must complete their qualification by the exam date in February 2027. Along with this, you must know Hindi (Devanagari script) and have knowledge of Rajasthani culture. This is a mandatory requirement, not optional.

Age Limit 18-40 Years — Multiple Relaxations for Women, SC/ST, PwD and Others

The age limit is 18 to 40 years as on 01 January 2027. And there are multiple age relaxation provisions. SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS candidates from Rajasthan get 5 years relaxation. General category women get 5 years. Reserved category women from Rajasthan get 10 years. Ex-servicemen get 15 years. PwD candidates get an additional 5 years over their category relaxation. And widows and divorced women have no upper age limit at all. See, this is quite generous. So if you are a woman candidate from reserved category in Rajasthan, your effective upper age limit can go up to 50 years. But make sure your caste certificate is from Rajasthan — certificates from other states will not be accepted for relaxation.

RSSB JE 2026 — Selection Process & Exam Pattern

RSSB JE 2026 — Salary & Job Profile

Pay Matrix Level-10 (7th CPC) — 2-Year Probation Period

The salary is as per Pay Matrix Level-10 under the 7th Central Pay Commission. See, this is a decent pay level for a JE post in Rajasthan. The starting basic pay is around ₹35,400 with maximum pay of ₹1,12,400. And along with basic pay, you get all government allowances — DA, HRA, TA, medical facilities, pension, and other benefits. But there is one thing to note — during the 2-year probation period, you get a fixed monthly remuneration instead of the full pay scale. After successful completion of probation, you are confirmed as a regular employee with full pay and benefits. The in-hand salary after deductions during probation is usually less, but after confirmation it is a solid government salary with job security for life.

What You Will Do as Junior Engineer

• Supervise construction, repair, and maintenance work of government buildings and roads (PWD)
• Oversee canal, dam, and irrigation infrastructure projects (Water Resources)
• Manage water supply schemes and sewage systems in urban and rural areas (PHED)
• Prepare and review engineering drawings, estimates, and project reports
• Monitor contractor work and ensure compliance with specifications and standards
• Conduct site inspections and prepare progress reports
• Handle measurement books and process contractor bills
• Coordinate with senior engineers and government officials on project execution

And one thing — as a Junior Engineer, you will be the field-level officer responsible for actual execution of works. So be prepared for field visits, especially in rural areas. The experience you gain here is valuable if you plan to appear for departmental exams for promotion to AE and beyond.

RSSB JE 2026 — How to Apply

Online Application Through Rajasthan SSO Portal

The application process is completely online through the Rajasthan Single Sign On (SSO) portal. See, there is no offline mode. You need to visit sso.rajasthan.gov.in from 16 August 2026, log in with your SSO ID and password, find the RSSB JE Recruitment 2026 link, and fill the application form. Now here is the important part — you need to apply separately for each department/cadre combination. So if you want to apply for PWD JE Civil (Degree) and PHED JE Civil (Degree), that is two separate applications with two separate fees. The form will ask for your personal details, educational qualification, department preference, and scanned documents. And one mistake many candidates make — they do not preview the form before submitting. Always preview, check every detail, and then submit. Once submitted, you cannot modify the application.

How to Apply

• Step 1: Visit official SSO portal sso.rajasthan.gov.in
• Step 2: Log in with your SSO ID and password (register if you do not have an SSO ID)
• Step 3: Find and click on “RSSB JE Recruitment 2026” link in the recruitment section
• Step 4: Select the department and cadre you want to apply for
• Step 5: Fill personal details, educational qualification, and other required information
• Step 6: Upload scanned photograph and signature as per specified dimensions
• Step 7: Preview the complete form — check all details carefully — then submit
• Step 8: Pay application fee via net banking, credit card, debit card, or UPI
• Step 9: Download and print the submitted application confirmation for your records

RSSB JE 2026 — Documents Required

RSSB JE 2026 — Important Links

RSSB JE Recruitment 2026 — Frequently Asked Questions

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