Rajasthan JE Recruitment 2026: Check Vacancies, Eligibility and Application Steps

The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) has released the notification for Rajasthan JE Recruitment 2026. The recruitment drive offers 874 Junior Engineer posts in the Public Works Department (PWD), Water Resources Department and Public Health Engineering Department (PHED).

Eligible candidates can apply online from August 16 to September 14, 2026, up to 11:59 PM. Applications must be submitted through the Rajasthan SSO portal at sso.rajasthan.gov.in. Candidates should avoid waiting for the last day. Government websites can become very busy when everyone arrives at the same time.

Rajasthan JE Recruitment 2026: Key details

Recruiting body: Rajasthan Staff Selection Board
Post: Junior Engineer
Total vacancies: 874
Application dates: August 16 to September 14, 2026
Expected exam: February 2027
Mode of exam: CBT, TBT or offline OMR, as decided by RSSB
Age limit: 18 to below 40 years as on January 1, 2027
Application portal: Rajasthan SSO and Recruitment Portal

The age limit is subject to relaxation under Rajasthan government rules. Applicants should read the official notification before applying, as the rules may differ for reserved categories and other eligible groups.

Vacancy details by department

The 874 posts cover degree and diploma-level engineering qualifications. There are 793 vacancies in the non-scheduled area and 81 vacancies in the scheduled area.

Department	Post	Vacancies
PWD	JE Civil, Degree	351
PWD	JE Civil, Diploma	42
Water Resources Department	JE Civil, Degree	72
Water Resources Department	JE Civil, Diploma	179
PHED	JE Civil, Degree	47
PHED	JE Civil, Diploma	151
PHED	JE Mechanical or Electrical, Diploma	32
Total		874

Engineering graduates and diploma holders in civil engineering can apply for the relevant posts. Diploma holders in mechanical or electrical engineering can apply for the PHED posts listed in the notification.

Who can apply?

Applicants must meet the education and age requirements for the post they choose. Civil engineering degree and diploma holders can apply for the matching JE Civil vacancies. Candidates with a diploma in mechanical or electrical engineering can apply for the PHED JE posts in those fields.

Before filling the form, check whether your qualification matches the post code and department. A small error at this stage can create a large problem later. Candidates applying for more than one post category must submit separate applications, as stated in the recruitment notice.

How to apply for Rajasthan JE Recruitment 2026

Visit the Rajasthan SSO portal.
Log in with your SSO ID.
Open the Recruitment Portal.
Select Rajasthan JE Recruitment 2026.
Complete One Time Registration (OTR), if you have not done it earlier.
Choose the post and enter your personal, academic and other required details.
Upload the documents and information asked for in the form.
Review every detail before submitting the application.
Submit the form and complete any required payment or final step shown on the portal.
Download the application form and save the application ID.

Keep a copy of the submitted form and payment record, if applicable. You may need them during the admit card or document verification stages.

Exam pattern and expected date

The RSSB selection examination will carry 120 marks and will last for two hours. The paper will contain multiple-choice questions.

For civil engineering degree and diploma posts, the paper will cover Rajasthan-related general knowledge and the relevant civil engineering section. RSSB has proposed the examination for February 2027. The test may be held through computer-based testing, tablet-based testing or offline OMR mode. The board can change the exam date or mode, so candidates should check official updates.

What candidates should check before submitting the form

Confirm your age on January 1, 2027.
Check that your engineering qualification matches the selected post.
Select the correct area category, such as scheduled or non-scheduled area, where applicable.
Use an active mobile number and email address.
Check the spelling of your name and details against official records.
Save the application ID and a copy of the final form.
Read the official RSSB notification for document, fee and category rules.

With the application window open until September 14, candidates have time to check their eligibility, complete OTR and prepare a simple study plan covering Rajasthan general knowledge and the technical section linked to their qualification.