The Subordinate Services Selection Board (SSSB), Punjab has reopened the SSSB Punjab JE Recruitment 2026 application process under Advertisement No. 7 of 2026 for Junior Engineer (Civil), Junior Engineer (Mechanical) and Junior Engineer (Electrical) posts.
Eligible candidates holding a 3-year Diploma or higher qualification in the relevant engineering discipline can apply online from 01 September 2026 to 09 September 2026 through the official SSSB Punjab website.
Important: The recruitment is for Group-B Junior Engineer posts under various Punjab Government departments. The notification does not prescribe separate work experience as a general eligibility requirement; candidates must meet the prescribed technical qualification and other conditions.
SSSB Punjab JE Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particular | Details |
| Organisation | Subordinate Services Selection Board (SSSB), Punjab |
| Post Names | Junior Engineer (Civil), JE (Mechanical), JE (Electrical) |
| Total Vacancies | Not Mentioned |
| Group | Group-B |
| Age Limit | 18–37 Years for General |
| Qualification | 3-Year Diploma / Higher Qualification in Relevant Engineering |
| Application Fee | ₹1,500 General; ₹750 SC/BC Punjab; ₹500 ESM/EWS/PWD/LDESM Punjab |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Salary | Level-6 – ₹35,400/- per month |
| Experience | No specific work experience prescribed |
| Eligibility | Eligible candidates meeting technical, Punjabi language and Punjab domicile conditions |
| Selection Process | Written Examination + Document Verification/Counselling |
| Job Location | Punjab |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Original Application Start | 13 March 2026 |
| Original Last Date | 06 April 2026 |
| Reopened Application Starts | 01 September 2026 |
| Reopened Application Last Date | 09 September 2026 |
| Merit List Validity | Up to 30 September 2026 |
Note: Candidates should follow the reopened schedule for submitting the application during the current reopening period.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- JE Civil: 3-year Diploma in Civil Engineering or higher qualification in the same discipline.
- JE Mechanical: 3-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or higher qualification in the same discipline.
- JE Electrical: 3-year Diploma in Electrical Engineering or higher qualification in the same discipline.
Candidates must also meet the prescribed Punjabi language requirement, including Punjabi as a compulsory/elective subject in Matriculation or an equivalent Punjabi examination.
Age Limit
The general age limit is 18 to 37 years as on 01 January 2026. Relaxation is available for eligible reserved categories and other candidates according to Punjab Government rules.
Experience
No specific work experience is required for the general eligibility of these JE posts. However, candidates must possess the prescribed engineering qualification and fulfil all other conditions.
Punjab Domicile
Punjab domicile/residence is important for claiming applicable reservation benefits. Candidates must produce the required valid domicile/residence certificate during counselling where applicable.
How to Apply for SSSB Punjab JE Recruitment 2026
Eligible candidates can apply online through the official SSSB Punjab portal.
Official Apply Link:
Apply Online – SSSB Punjab JE Recruitment 2026
Candidates should visit the official website, read Advertisement No. 7 of 2026 and the reopening notice, complete the online application and pay the applicable fee before the deadline.
Important Links
| Link | Details |
| Apply Online | Official SSSB Punjab Apply Portal |
| Reopen Notification PDF | SSSB Punjab JE Reopen Notification PDF |
| Details Advertisement PDF | SSSB Punjab JE Detailed Advertisement No. 7 of 2026 |
| Official Website | SSSB Punjab Official Website |
Reopen Notification: Candidates should read the latest reopening notice to understand the revised application dates and instructions.
Detailed Advertisement: The detailed PDF contains the technical qualification, age relaxation, reservation, fee, selection and other recruitment conditions. Candidates should check it carefully before applying.
Selection Process
The SSSB Punjab JE selection process includes an objective-type written examination followed by document verification/counselling for eligible candidates.
FAQs – SSSB Punjab JE Recruitment 2026
Q1. Which posts are available?
Junior Engineer Civil, Mechanical and Electrical posts are covered under Advertisement No. 7 of 2026.
Q2. When has the application been reopened?
The online application is reopened from 01 September 2026 to 09 September 2026.
Q3. What qualification is required?
Candidates generally need a 3-year Diploma or higher qualification in the relevant engineering discipline.
Q4. Is experience required?
No specific work experience is prescribed for these JE posts, subject to fulfilling all other eligibility conditions.
Q5. What is the salary?
The selected candidates are placed at Level-6 with ₹35,400/- per month as stated in the recruitment details.
Q6. What is the age limit?
For General candidates, the age limit is 18–37 years as on 01 January 2026, with applicable relaxations.
Q7. Where can candidates apply?
Candidates should apply through the official SSSB Punjab website.