RSSB Junior Engineer (JEN – Civil / Electrical / Mechanical / Agri) Recruitment 2026
- Minimum Age Limit: 18 Years
- Maximum Age Limit: 40 Years
- Age Calculation Base Date: Calculated as on 01/01/2026. (Additional relaxation as per Rajasthan DOP orders applicable).
- Category Relaxation Breakdown (Rajasthan Domicile):
- SC / ST / OBC / MBC / EWS Male Candidates (Rajasthan Resident): 05 Years Relaxation
- General (Unreserved) Female Candidates: 05 Years Relaxation
- SC / ST / OBC / MBC / EWS Female Candidates: 10 Years Relaxation
- PwD / Divyang Candidates: 10 to 15 Years Relaxation
- Ex-Servicemen: As per Rajasthan Civil Services Rules
| Post Designation | Target Cadre | Essential Educational Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Engineer (Degree) (Civil / Electrical / Mech / Agri) |
Degree Holder Cadre |
• B.E. / B.Tech Degree in Civil / Electrical / Mechanical / Agricultural Engineering from an AICTE/UGC recognized University or equivalent qualification. • Knowledge of Devnagari Lipi (Hindi) and knowledge of Rajasthan culture & heritage. |
| Junior Engineer (Diploma) (Civil / Electrical / Mech / Agri) |
Diploma Holder Cadre |
• 03-Year State Diploma in Civil / Electrical / Mechanical / Agricultural Engineering from a recognized Technical Board (BTER) / Institute. • Knowledge of written Hindi in Devnagari Script and familiarity with Rajasthani customs. |
The exam is conducted in offline OMR / online CBT format consisting of 120 Multiple Choice Questions for 120 Marks with a total duration of 2 Hours (120 Minutes).
| Section Component | Syllabus Coverage | No. of Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part A: General Knowledge | History, Art, Culture, Traditions, Heritage, and Geography of Rajasthan | 40 Questions | 40 Marks |
| Part B: Engineering Subject | Discipline Core Syllabus (Civil / Electrical / Mechanical / Agricultural Engineering) | 80 Questions | 80 Marks |
| Total Examination Scheme | 120 Questions | 120 Marks | |
Marking Guidelines: 1/3rd (0.33) marks will be deducted for every incorrect response. Minimum 40% qualifying marks are mandatory to be considered in the merit list (35% for SC/ST in TSP areas). 5th Option rule on OMR applies for unattempted questions.
Salary Matrix: During the 2-year probation period, candidates receive a fixed stipend as per Rajasthan State Government rules. On successful completion of probation, salary will be fixed in Pay Matrix Level-10 (Grade Pay ₹ 3,600/-) plus Dearness Allowance (DA), HRA, and state allowances as per 7th CPC.
Complete Selection Methodology:
1. Stage 1: Written Examination: 120-mark competitive written exam testing Rajasthan GK and engineering core subjects.
2. Stage 2: Merit List & Shortlisting: Candidates scoring above the category cut-off are shortlisted for 2x document verification.
3. Stage 3: Document Verification (DV): Scrutiny of original Degree/Diploma marksheets, BTER registration, Domicile, and Caste certificates.
4. Stage 4: Final Recommendation & Department Allocation: Department allocation (PWD/PHED/WRD) based on merit ranking and preference.
- Visit the Rajasthan Single Sign-On portal: sso.rajasthan.gov.in or access via rsmssb.rajasthan.gov.in.
- Log in using your existing SSO ID and Password (or create a new SSO ID using Jan Aadhaar/Google).
- Click on the Recruitment Portal app icon on your SSO dashboard.
- Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) profile and make the one-time registration fee payment (if not completed previously).
- Under Ongoing Recruitments, locate Junior Engineer Combined Direct Recruitment 2026 and click Apply Now.
- Select your Engineering Stream (Civil / Electrical / Mechanical / Agriculture) and Post Cadre (Degree or Diploma).
- Verify your pre-filled details from OTR, enter qualification marks/roll numbers, and department preferences.
- Upload latest photograph and clear signature as per specifications.
- Verify the application in the Preview tab, submit the final form, and save 2 printed hard copies of the confirmation page.
Yes, RSSB releases separate vacancies for Degree holders (B.E./B.Tech) and Diploma holders (3-Year Polytechnic Diploma) in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, and Agriculture disciplines.
Yes, 1/3rd (0.33) marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer.
Yes, candidates from other states are eligible to apply under the General (Unreserved) category, provided they fulfill the educational criteria.
The post belongs to Pay Matrix Level-10 (Grade Pay ₹ 3,600/-) with initial basic pay fixed after the 2-year probation period.