| Board | Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB) |
| State | Punjab |
| Qualification | Three-Year Diploma or Higher Qualification in Relevant Engineering Discipline |
| Salary | 27 October 2026 |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Last Date | 27 Oct 2026 |
All details on this page come from the official recruitment notification published by Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB) (advertisement no. 07/2026) — posted . You can check the original notification PDF here. Where a detail is not mentioned in that notification, it is clearly marked as not specified.
The Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB) has reopened the application window for Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical) Group-B posts under Advertisement No. 07/2026. This decision follows an interim order from the Punjab and Haryana High Court. Eligible candidates now have an extended opportunity to apply online from 12 October to 27 October 2026. The written examination, originally scheduled for 18 October 2026, has been postponed until further notice. Candidates who have already submitted applications for this recruitment do not need to reapply. This recruitment drive aims to fill positions in various Punjab Government departments. The official notification provides detailed eligibility criteria, age limits, and the application process. All candidates are advised to carefully read the official public notice dated 9 October 2026 for complete and final details regarding this recruitment. The PSSSB will announce revised examination dates separately on its official website.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Board | Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB) |
| Advertisement Number | 07/2026 |
| Post Name | Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical) |
| Post Group | Group-B |
| Public Notice Date | 9 October 2026 |
| Qualification | Three-Year Diploma or Higher Qualification in Relevant Engineering Discipline |
| Salary | Level-6, Initial Pay Rs. 35,400 |
| Age Limit (General Category) | 18 to 37 Years |
| Selection Process | Objective-Type Written Examination and Document Verification / Counselling |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Reopening Date | 12 October 2026 |
| Revised Last Date to Apply Online | 27 October 2026 |
| Revised Last Date to Pay Fee | 27 October 2026 |
| Previously Scheduled Exam Date | 18 October 2026 (Postponed) |
| Revised Exam Date | To Be Announced |
| Job Location | Punjab |
| Official Website | sssb.punjab.gov.in |
| Event | Date / Status |
|---|---|
| Original Advertisement Date | 13 March 2026 |
| Original Application Start Date | 13 March 2026 |
| Original Last Date to Apply | 6 April 2026 |
| Latest Public Notice Date | 9 October 2026 |
| Application Reopening Date | 12 October 2026 |
| Revised Last Date to Apply Online | 27 October 2026 |
| Revised Last Date to Pay Fee | 27 October 2026 |
| Previously Scheduled Exam Date | 18 October 2026 - Postponed |
| Revised Exam Date | To Be Announced |
Note: The previous application deadline of 6 April 2026 has been superseded by the new application window announced on 9 October 2026. Candidates must follow the revised dates for this reopening.
The PSSSB Junior Engineer recruitment covers the following disciplines:
The supplied advertisement does not provide a confirmed numerical total of vacancies. Candidates should refer to subsequent official notices for confirmed department-wise and category-wise vacancy details.
Candidates must possess the required educational or technical qualification for the Junior Engineer discipline they are applying for:
Note: B.Tech graduates in the relevant engineering discipline are eligible. A higher qualification in an unrelated discipline does not automatically establish eligibility.
Punjabi Language RequirementYes, Punjabi language is compulsory. Candidates must have passed Matriculation with Punjabi as a compulsory or elective subject, or an equivalent Punjabi-language examination recognized under Government rules.
The age criteria are calculated as on 1 January 2026.
| Category | Age Limit / Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age (All Categories) | 18 Years |
| General Category (Maximum) | 37 Years |
| Punjab SC / BC Candidates (Maximum) | 42 Years |
| State / Central Government Employees (Maximum) | 45 Years |
| Punjab PwD Candidates (Maximum) | 47 Years |
| Widows, Divorcees and Certain Other Eligible Categories of Married Women (Maximum) | 40 Years |
| Eligible Punjab Ex-Servicemen | As per Applicable Ex-Servicemen Rules |
| Government Employee | As per Government employee rules |
Not specified in the supplied notification.
The notified Junior Engineer posts carry an initial pay of Rs. 35,400 in Level-6.
The selection process will involve an Objective-Type Written Examination followed by Document Verification / Counselling.
Eligible candidates can apply online through the official PSSSB website. The application window is reopened from 12 October 2026 to 27 October 2026.
Candidates who have already submitted their applications under Advertisement No. 07/2026 do not need to apply again.
Not specified in the supplied notification.
Candidates with a three-year Diploma or higher qualification in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, who meet the age and Punjabi language criteria, can apply.
Q2: Is the application process reopened for a new recruitment?No, the application process has been reopened for the existing recruitment under Advertisement No. 07/2026, following a High Court order.
Q3: What if I have already applied for this post?If you have already submitted your application under Advertisement No. 07/2026, you do not need to apply again.
Q4: When is the last date to apply?The last date to apply online is 27 October 2026.
Q5: Has the exam date been announced?The written examination scheduled for 18 October 2026 has been postponed. Revised dates will be announced later on the official website.