PSSSB JE Exam Date 2026: Exam Pattern, Selection Process & Recruitment Updates
The PSSSB JE Exam Date 2026 will be officially announced soon at sssb.punjab.gov.in. Candidates can access comprehensive details regarding the exam pattern, selection process, salary structure, age limits, current vacancies, and essential eligibility requirements for the upcoming recruitment drive here.
PSSSB JE 2026 Exam Date Notification
The Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB) is preparing to release the official recruitment notification for 2026, aimed at hiring Junior Engineers across various engineering disciplines for Government of Punjab departments. The official employment notification was released on 12 March 2026 under Advertisement No. 07/2026, registered under reference number DPR/Pb/1084/12/2025-26/9387. The full recruitment notification is available soon on the official portal, sssb.punjab.gov.in, where aspirants can track all updates regarding the hiring process.
PSSSB Junior Engineer Exam Date 2026: Highlights
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Punjab Subordinate SSB JE 2026 Eligibility 2026
| Post Name | Educational Qualification | Age Limit (as on 01 January 2026) |
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| Junior Engineer (Civil / Mechanical / Electrical) |
Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant Engineering discipline. Alternative Qualification A 3-year Diploma in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering from a recognized board or institute. |
18 to 37 years |
Age Relaxation
| Category | Upper Age Limit |
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| General Category | 37 years |
| SC / BC (Punjab) | 42 years |
| Punjab Govt Employees | 45 years |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwD) | 47 years |
| Widows / Divorcees | 40 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per Punjab Govt rules (service period deducted from age) |
PSSSB JE Selection Process 2026
The multi-stage selection process for Junior Engineer posts under the Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board includes the following phases:
| PSSSB JE 2026 Selection Criteria |
| Computer-Based Test (CBT): The first stage of the selection process is a Computer-Based Examination. The online CBT will be conducted for shortlisted candidates and will consist of 120 multiple-choice (MCQ) questions. The total duration of the examination will be 2 hours. Candidates must secure the minimum qualifying marks or cut-off score to proceed to the next stage. |
| Document Verification: Candidates who successfully qualify in the written examination will be called for document verification. During this stage, applicants must produce all the original documents and certificates that were uploaded while submitting the application form. The verification will be conducted at the designated venue after the list of qualified candidates in the written test is released. |
| Document Verification: Candidates who successfully qualify in the written examination will be called for document verification. During this stage, applicants must produce all the original documents and certificates that were uploaded while submitting the application form. The verification will be conducted at the designated venue after the list of qualified candidates in the written test is released. |
PSSSB JE 2026 Salary Structure
| Post Name | Pay Level | Basic Pay |
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| Junior Engineer (Civil / Mechanical / Electrical) | Level 6 | ₹35,400/- |
FAQs
The online application window for the PSSSB Junior Engineer Recruitment 2026 opens on 13 March 2026 via the official PSSSB website.
Applicants for the Junior Engineer positions must be between 18 and 37 years of age as of 01 January 2026. Age relaxation is applicable for candidates in reserved categories per Punjab Government guidelines.
To be eligible, candidates must hold a recognized Degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, or a 3-year Engineering Diploma from a recognized institution.
The recruitment process consists of a competitive Computer-Based Test (CBT), followed by mandatory document verification and a medical examination for successfully shortlisted candidates.