The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB), headquartered at the State Agriculture Management Institute Campus, Durgapura, Jaipur, is the designated recruitment body for various subordinate, ministerial, and Class IV services under the Government of Rajasthan. RSSB conducts recruitment for technical and engineering posts across multiple state departments, ensuring a standardized and transparent selection process. This recruitment drive is conducted under the Rajasthan Scheduled Area Subordinate, Ministerial and Class IV Service (Recruitment and Other Conditions of Service) Rules, 2014, covering both scheduled and non-scheduled areas of the state.
Why You Should Apply
This recruitment offers a substantial 874 vacancies for Junior Engineer posts across three major state departments — Public Works Department (PWD), Water Resources Department, and Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) — making it one of the larger technical recruitment drives in Rajasthan this year. Candidates get the opportunity to secure a stable government engineering position with the flexibility to indicate departmental preference, along with a transparent, merit-cum-priority-based allocation process. Both degree and diploma holders in Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering are eligible, widening the pool of eligible applicants.
About the Post
RSSB is recruiting Junior Engineers under the relevant service rules for three departments: Public Works Department (under Rajasthan Subordinate Engineering Service, Building & Roads Branch, Rules 1973), Water Resources Department (under Rajasthan Subordinate Engineering Service, Irrigation Branch, Rules 1967), and Public Health Engineering Department (under Rajasthan Engineering Subordinate Service, Public Health Branch, Rules 1967). Selected candidates will work as Junior Engineers in Civil (Degree/Diploma) or Mechanical/Electrical (Diploma) disciplines, contributing to infrastructure, irrigation, and public health engineering projects across the state. Candidates applying for multiple post categories must submit separate applications for each.
Recruitment Overview
RSSB has released Advertisement No. 10/2026 (Ref. No. P-14(199)RSSB/Prarthana/Kanisth-Abhi/Sanyukt Bharti/2026) inviting online applications for 874 Junior Engineer posts across Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical disciplines in both scheduled and non-scheduled areas of Rajasthan. The application process is entirely online through the SSO (Single Sign-On) portal of the Government of Rajasthan, requiring a One Time Registration (OTR) before applying. Candidates selecting multiple department preferences must indicate their priority order at the time of application, as department allocation will be based on merit-cum-priority.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | Not mentioned |
| Online Application Start Date | Not mentioned |
| Online Application Last Date | Not mentioned |
| Admit Card Date | Not mentioned |
| Exam Date | Not mentioned |
| Result Date | Not mentioned |
Note: Specific application dates were not legible/available in the extracted notification content; candidates are advised to check the official RSSB website (rssb.rajasthan.gov.in) for exact dates.
Vacancy Details
A. Non-Scheduled Area
| Department | Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Public Works Department | Junior Engineer (Civil) (Degree) | 329 |
| Public Works Department | Junior Engineer (Civil) (Diploma) | 41 |
| Water Resources Department | Junior Engineer (Civil) (Degree) | 72 |
| Water Resources Department | Junior Engineer (Civil) (Diploma) | 144 |
| Public Health Engineering Department | Junior Engineer (Civil) (Degree) | 44 |
| Public Health Engineering Department | Junior Engineer (Civil) (Diploma) | 133 |
| Public Health Engineering Department | Junior Engineer (Mechanical/Electrical) (Diploma) | 30 |
| Total (Non-Scheduled Area) | 793 |
B. Scheduled Area
| Department | Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Public Works Department | Junior Engineer (Civil) (Degree) | 22 |
| Public Works Department | Junior Engineer (Civil) (Diploma) | 1 |
| Water Resources Department | Junior Engineer (Civil) (Diploma) | 35 |
| Public Health Engineering Department | Junior Engineer (Civil) (Degree) | 3 |
| Public Health Engineering Department | Junior Engineer (Civil) (Diploma) | 18 |
| Public Health Engineering Department | Junior Engineer (Mechanical/Electrical) (Diploma) | 2 |
| Total (Scheduled Area) | 81 |
Grand Total (Non-Scheduled + Scheduled): 874 posts
Note: Candidates from non-scheduled areas can also apply against scheduled area vacancies. Detailed category-wise (SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS) and horizontal reservation (PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, Outstanding Sportspersons, Widow, Divorced Women) breakdowns are provided in the official notification.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit: Not mentioned in the extracted notification content — candidates should refer to the detailed advertisement on the RSSB official website.
Educational Qualification:
- Junior Engineer (Civil) — Degree: Relevant Degree in Civil Engineering as per the applicable service rules for the respective department.
- Junior Engineer (Civil) — Diploma: Relevant Diploma in Civil Engineering as per the applicable service rules.
- Junior Engineer (Mechanical/Electrical) — Diploma: Relevant Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering (applicable for Public Health Engineering Department posts).
Experience: Not mentioned in the extracted notification content.
Nationality: Not explicitly detailed in the extracted content; candidates should confirm eligibility as per RSSB's standard citizenship norms.
Domicile Requirement: For scheduled area vacancies, only local residents of the scheduled area of Rajasthan are eligible to apply; candidates must indicate scheduled area status in the relevant application column, failing which their application will not be considered for scheduled area posts. Candidates selected in both scheduled and non-scheduled areas will need to indicate their preference at the time of document verification.
Physical Standards
Not mentioned as a general requirement; however, horizontal reservation is provided for Persons with Disabilities (PwBD) across categories including Blindness/Low Vision (B/LV), Hearing Impairment (HI), Locomotor Disability/Cerebral Palsy (LD/CP), and Intellectual Disability/Mental Illness/Specific Learning Disability/Autism (I.D./MI/S.L.D & Autism), as well as Multiple Disabilities (MD), as per department-wise and post-wise reservation tables in the notification.
Salary/Pay Scale
Not mentioned in the extracted notification content — candidates should refer to the applicable service rules (Rajasthan Subordinate Engineering Service Rules 1973/1967) or the official RSSB advertisement for pay scale/pay matrix details.
Selection Process
Not detailed in the extracted notification content beyond the application and eligibility verification process. Candidates are advised to check the full official notification on the RSSB website for details of the written examination or other selection stages.
Exam Pattern & Syllabus
Not mentioned in the extracted notification content.
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General Category and Creamy Layer OBC/MBC | Rs. 600/- |
| Rajasthan Non-Creamy Layer OBC/MBC, EWS, SC, ST | Rs. 400/- |
| All PwBD (Divyangjan) Candidates | Rs. 400/- |
Note: Candidates outside Rajasthan belonging to SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS categories will be treated as General category for this recruitment and must pay the General category fee. Candidates who have already paid the One Time Registration (OTR) fee previously are not required to pay it again.
How to Apply
- Visit the SSO (Single Sign-On) portal of the Government of Rajasthan at https://sso.rajasthan.gov.in.
- Log in to your SSO ID and select the "Recruitment Portal" under Citizen Apps (G2C).
- Click on "Apply Now" for the relevant Junior Engineer recruitment.
- If you have not completed One Time Registration (OTR), go to the OTR tab first and enter your category (Unreserved/Reserved — EWS/OBC-NC/MBC-NC/SC/ST/SAH), disability status (if applicable), and home state details, then pay the prescribed OTR fee.
- Complete your online application through your SSO ID after finishing the OTR process.
- Upload a recent passport-size photograph (not older than 1 month) and provide details of visible body marks as required.
- Carefully select your educational qualification and upload the relevant qualification documents in the Document Details section as per the recruitment notification's requirements.
- If applying for multiple departments (PWD, Water Resources, PHED), indicate your priority/preference order carefully in the designated column — no changes to priority order will be accepted after submission.
- Review all details carefully, as no corrections will be allowed once you have entered information during OTR; other application details must also be filled carefully.
- Submit the application form; a unique Application Number will be generated upon final submission — save this and take a printout for your records.
- For any issues during the application process, contact the Recruitment Portal Helpdesk (Phone: 0141-2922241/2922238) or the e-Mitra Helpline (Phone: 0294-3057541), or email ITCELL.RSSB@RAJASTHAN.GOV.IN or RECRUITMENTHELPDESK@RAJASTHAN.GOV.IN.
- Regularly check the RSSB official website at rssb.rajasthan.gov.in for updates, as no separate individual correspondence will be sent.
Documents Required
Recent passport-size photograph (not older than 1 month), educational qualification certificates and mark sheets as per the post applied for, category certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/MBC-NCL/EWS, as applicable), disability certificate (for PwBD candidates), Ex-Servicemen discharge/service certificate (if applicable), Outstanding Sportsperson certificate (if applicable), and scheduled area domicile proof (for scheduled area category candidates).
Important Instructions
- Candidates wishing to apply for different Junior Engineer post categories must submit a separate application for each post category.
- Department allocation (PWD/Water Resources/PHED) among selected candidates will be based on Merit Cum Priority as indicated by the candidate in their application; priority order cannot be modified after submission.
- The category, disability status, and home state details entered during OTR cannot be changed later; candidates should fill the OTR process carefully.
- Providing incorrect or incomplete information may lead to summary rejection of the application without prior notice, cancellation of candidature at any stage, and legal action under Section 217 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and relevant recruitment rules.
- Only online applications will be accepted; offline applications will not be considered under any circumstances.
- Candidates must use their own mobile number and email ID for registration and must not change them until the recruitment process is complete.
- If a candidate remains absent from two examinations conducted by RSSB, RPSC, or other Rajasthan recruitment agencies within a financial year (April-March) without valid reason, their OTR facility will be blocked; a penalty fee of Rs. 750/- (first instance) or Rs. 1,500/- (subsequent instance) will apply to reactivate OTR.
- Reservation benefits for SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS candidates will be provided as per applicable rules; candidates from outside Rajasthan belonging to these categories will be considered under the General category only.
- Horizontal reservation for women is 30% category-wise, with 8% for widows and 2% for divorced women within the women's reservation quota.
- Ex-Servicemen reservation is 12.5% of posts as per Rajasthan Civil Services (Ex-Servicemen Amalgamation) Rules, 1988; only Rajasthan domicile Ex-Servicemen are eligible for this benefit.
- Outstanding Sportsperson reservation is 2% of total vacancies, subject to candidates meeting the qualifying criteria as per the relevant Government notification.
- The State Government/RSSB reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of advertised posts before declaration of exam results, and this cannot be challenged in any court.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1. How many total vacancies are available under RSSB Junior Engineer Recruitment 2026? A1. There are 874 total vacancies — 793 in non-scheduled areas and 81 in scheduled areas — spread across PWD, Water Resources Department, and Public Health Engineering Department.
Q2. What departments are covered under this recruitment? A2. Three departments are covered: Public Works Department (PWD), Water Resources Department, and Public Health Engineering Department (PHED).
Q3. How can candidates apply for RSSB Junior Engineer Recruitment 2026? A3. Candidates must apply online through the SSO portal (sso.rajasthan.gov.in) after completing One Time Registration (OTR), using the Recruitment Portal under Citizen Apps (G2C).
Q4. What is the application fee for this recruitment? A4. General category and creamy layer OBC/MBC candidates pay Rs. 600/-; Rajasthan's non-creamy layer OBC/MBC, EWS, SC, and ST candidates, as well as all PwBD candidates, pay Rs. 400/-.
Q5. Can a candidate apply for more than one post category? A5. Yes, but candidates must submit a separate application for each post category they wish to apply for.
Q6. How is department allocation decided for selected candidates? A6. Department allocation among selected candidates is based on Merit Cum Priority — candidates must indicate their department preference order at the time of application, and this cannot be changed later.
Q7. Can candidates from outside the scheduled area apply for scheduled area posts? A7. Yes, non-scheduled area residents can also apply against scheduled area vacancies, but only local residents of the scheduled area of Rajasthan are eligible for scheduled-area-specific vacancies.
Important Links
- Official Website: Not clearly specified in extracted content (likely rssb.rajasthan.gov.in)
- Apply Online (SSO Portal): https://sso.rajasthan.gov.in
- Download Notification PDF: Available on the RSSB official website
- Official Notification: Advertisement No. 10/2026, Ref. No. P-14(199)RSSB/Prarthana/Kanisth-Abhi/Sanyukt Bharti/2026
Conclusion
The RSSB Junior Engineer Combined Recruitment 2026 offers a substantial opportunity with 874 vacancies for Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering graduates and diploma holders to secure stable government engineering positions across three major Rajasthan state departments. Eligible candidates should complete their One Time Registration and online application through the SSO portal, and regularly check the official RSSB website for exact application dates and further updates. For more such government engineering job updates, keep visiting certifica.in.