Chandigarh: The Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB) has released a crucial update regarding Junior Engineer recruitment for candidates seeking government employment in the state. The board has reopened the online application process for a total of 262 vacancies across Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical engineering branches under Advertisement Number 07/2026. This presents a major opportunity for qualified applicants aspiring to serve in technical cadres across various departments of the Punjab government.

Vacancy count and branch-wise breakdown:

Junior Engineer Civil: 228 posts

Junior Engineer Electrical: 32 posts

Junior Engineer Mechanical: 2 posts

Total number of posts: 262

These positions include openings across several public works and development departments of the Punjab government. All aspirants are advised to examine the detailed recruitment notification according to their specific engineering discipline and category-wise reservation guidelines.

Important application dates and examination postponement notice:

Reopening date of online applications: 12 October 2026

Last date to submit applications: 27 October 2026

Last date for fee payment: 27 October 2026

Previously scheduled exam date: 18 October 2026

New exam date: Yet to be announced

The board has postponed the written examination earlier slated for 18 October 2026 until further orders due to administrative reasons. Details concerning the fresh examination schedule will be issued through a separate public notice on the official portal in the coming days.

Educational qualifications and language criteria:

Candidates must hold a three-year diploma in the relevant discipline from a recognized university or board, or a higher qualification recognized in the notification, depending on their engineering branch:

For Civil posts: Diploma or degree in Civil Engineering.

For Electrical posts: Qualification in Electrical Engineering.

For Mechanical posts: Qualification in Mechanical Engineering.

Additionally, the mandatory Punjabi language qualification applies in full. Candidates must have passed Punjabi at the matriculation level, as clearly outlined in the service rules and official advertisement.

Age limit and government relaxations:

According to recruitment details, the age calculation for general category candidates will be based on 1 January 2026, requiring applicants to be between 18 and 37 years of age. Candidates belonging to reserved categories and other eligible classes of Punjab will receive relaxations in the upper age limit as per state government rules.

Salary scale:

Candidates appointed to these Junior Engineer posts will receive an initial basic pay of approximately 35,400 rupees per month under Pay Level 6. The final take-home salary may vary depending on applicable allowances and statutory deductions under state regulations.

Application fee details:

General and other categories: 1,500 rupees

SC and BC categories of Punjab: 750 rupees

Eligible ESM, EWS, PwBD, and LDESM categories: 500 rupees

The application fee can be deposited strictly through online payment modes.

Selection process:

The recruitment stages comprise a written examination, preparation of a merit list based on test performance, followed by scrutiny of original documents or counseling. Candidates must track the official board portal for updates regarding the new exam date and syllabus details.

How to apply online:

1. Visit the official PSSSB portal at sssb.punjab.gov.in.

2. Locate and review the Junior Engineer notice under Advertisement Number 07/2026.

3. Click the online application link to register or log into an existing account.

4. Enter accurate information regarding engineering branch, personal profile, and academic qualifications.

5. Upload all required certificates, passport-size photographs, and signatures.

6. Submit the online application fee according to category, complete final submission, and retain a printout of the confirmation page.

Important instructions for candidates who already applied:

The reopening notice clarifies that candidates who previously submitted their applications under Advertisement Number 07/2026 do not need to register again or submit fresh fees. Their previous submissions remain valid. Such candidates are advised to prepare for the upcoming examination and await the announcement of the revised date.