PSSSB Junior Engineer Recruitment 2026 - Application Reopened, Last Date 27 October, Exam Postponed

Application Reopened: Eligible candidates can apply online between 12 October and 27 October 2026. Exam Postponed: The written examination scheduled for 18 October 2026 has been postponed until further notice. Existing Applications Remain Valid: Candidates who have already applied are not required to submit another application. The Board has stated that the revised examination information will be published separately through a public notice on its official website.

Important: The previous application deadline of 6 April 2026 has been superseded by the new application window announced on 9 October 2026. Candidates should follow the revised dates for this reopening.

PSSSB has reopened the application window in compliance with an interim order dated 8 October 2026 passed by the Punjab and Haryana High Court in CWP No. 32342 of 2026, Manveer Singh vs State of Punjab and Others. Under the public notice, eligible candidates are being provided an additional opportunity to apply for Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical and Electrical) Group-B posts.

The recruitment covers the following Junior Engineer disciplines:

Candidates must possess the required educational or technical qualification for the Junior Engineer discipline selected in the application form. Candidates should possess a three-year Diploma in Civil Engineering or an equivalent qualification from a recognized university or institution. Candidates with a higher qualification in the same discipline from a recognized university or institution are also eligible under the qualification condition. Candidates should possess a three-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent qualification from a recognized university or institution. A higher qualification in the same engineering discipline is also accepted under the prescribed requirement. Candidates should possess a three-year Diploma in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent qualification from a recognized university or institution. Candidates holding a higher qualification in

Yes, candidates with a higher qualification in the same engineering discipline can satisfy the educational qualification requirement. For example, a candidate holding a recognized B.Tech degree in Civil Engineering may meet the qualification requirement for Junior Engineer (Civil). Similarly, candidates with recognized higher qualifications in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering may meet the relevant discipline requirement. Applicants must also satisfy the applicable age, Punjabi-language and other recruitment conditions. A higher qualification in an unrelated discipline does not automatically establish eligibility.

Yes. Under the Punjab Civil Services (General and Common Conditions of Service) Rules, 1994, candidates must have passed Matriculation with Punjabi as a compulsory or elective subject, or an equivalent Punjabi-language examination recognized under the applicable Government rules. Applicants should verify their Punjabi-language qualification before proceeding with the recruitment process.

The age criteria are calculated as on 1 January 2026.

Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical and Electrical) posts carry Pay Level-6 with an initial pay of Rs. 35,400. Basic pay and other allowances will be governed by applicable Punjab Government instructions. The actual take-home salary may differ from the notified initial pay.

Fee payment deadline: 27 October 2026, according to the latest public notice.

Candidates from other states should not assume that Punjab-specific reserved-category benefits apply to them. They must also satisfy the relevant educational, Punjabi-language, age and other eligibility requirements.

The PSSSB Junior Engineer selection process includes an objective-type written examination followed by counselling and document verification for candidates considered in accordance with the merit list and vacancy availability. Written Examination: Candidates will appear in an objective-type Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) examination. Merit List: Merit will be prepared based on marks obtained in the written examination. Counselling and Verification: Candidates called for counselling must produce valid original documents supporting their eligibility. Departmental Recommendation: Eligible candidates may be recommended to the concerned departments according to the common merit list and available vacancies. Appearing in the examination or having a name in the merit list does not automatically guarantee appointment. Candidates must satisfy all required recruitment conditions.

Yes. PSSSB has officially postponed the Junior Engineer written examination that was scheduled for 18 October 2026. The public notice dated 9 October 2026 states that the examination is postponed until further notice. A revised examination date will be announced separately through the Board's official website. Candidates should monitor sssb.punjab.gov.in for the new examination date, syllabus, examination pattern, admit card and other updates.

The reopened application window provides another opportunity for eligible candidates to submit applications. Previously applied candidates should continue monitoring the official website for examination and recruitment updates.

Candidates should prepare the relevant documents specified in the application instructions before completing the form. Class 10 certificate Relevant Engineering Diploma or higher-qualification certificates Passport-size photograph Scanned signature Category certificate, if claiming applicable reservation Punjab residence/domicile certificate, where required Relevant supporting certificates for age relaxation or other claimed benefits Original certificates must be produced during counselling or verification whenever required by the Board.

Before submitting the form, carefully check the selected post, educational details, name, category, category code, photograph, signature and uploaded documents.