Time is running out for diploma engineers in Punjab who want a government job this year. The Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB) will close the online application window for its Junior Engineer recruitment tomorrow, November 17, 2026. The drive covers 262 posts across Civil, Mechanical and Electrical disciplines, and candidates who have not applied yet have just one day left.
The window reopened on November 11 after the board issued a revised notice under Advertisement No. 07/2026. This is the third time the application window has opened for this recruitment, following a court case that pushed the schedule back by several weeks. The written examination, which was earlier scheduled for October 18, will now be held on December 6 and December 12, 2026.
262 posts, most of them in Civil Engineering
The revised vacancy count stands at 262, up from 158 in the original advertisement. The increase came after fresh requisitions reached the board from three Punjab government departments: Water Resources, Public Works (Buildings and Roads), and Rural Development and Panchayats.
Civil Engineering accounts for the lion’s share of the posts. Here is how the vacancies break up:
- Junior Engineer (Civil): 228 posts
- Junior Engineer (Electrical): 32 posts
- Junior Engineer (Mechanical): 2 posts
All three posts fall under Group B in the Punjab government. The jobs are based in Punjab, and selected candidates will be posted in the departments that raised the demand.
Who can apply
The basic qualification is a three-year diploma in the relevant engineering discipline from a recognised university or institution. Candidates with a higher qualification, such as a B.E. or B.Tech in the same discipline, are also eligible to apply.
There is one language condition that every applicant must meet. Candidates should have passed matriculation (Class 10) with Punjabi as a compulsory or elective subject, or cleared an equivalent Punjabi language examination. This is a standard requirement for Punjab government posts.
On age, applicants must be at least 18 years old as on January 1, 2026. The upper age limit for general category candidates is 37 years. Age relaxation applies for reserved categories as per Punjab government rules.
Why the window reopened
This recruitment has had a long and interrupted run. The original application window opened in September 2026, and the last date was first fixed for September 9, then extended to October 27. The process then ran into a court case in the Punjab and Haryana High Court (CWP No. 32342 of 2026), and the board reopened applications from October 12 to October 27 following an interim order dated October 8.
The latest notice, dated November 11, reopened the window once more and revised the vacancy figures. The written examination dates were also fixed in the same notice: December 6 and December 12, 2026.
Candidates who applied in any of the earlier rounds do not need to apply again. Their applications remain valid, and only fresh applicants need to register in this window.
How to apply before November 17
Applications are accepted online only, through the board’s official website, sssb.punjab.gov.in. The last date to submit the form and pay the fee is November 17, 2026. Here is the process:
- Visit sssb.punjab.gov.in and open the link for Advertisement No. 07 of 2026 under the What’s New section.
- Register and generate a user ID and password, if you are a new applicant.
- Fill in personal and educational details carefully.
- Upload a photograph, signature and the required documents.
- Pay the application fee online and submit the form.
- Save a copy of the submitted form for future reference.
Applicants are advised to complete the process well before the deadline, since the portal usually sees heavy traffic on the last day and payment failures close to midnight can cost a candidate the chance. The fee payment window also closes on November 17.
What happens next
Once the application window closes, the board will move to the written examination, scheduled for December 6 and December 12, 2026. Admit cards and the detailed exam schedule will be published on the board’s website in the coming weeks. Candidates should keep checking sssb.punjab.gov.in for updates, and not rely on social media forwards for exam dates or venue details.
For diploma holders in Punjab, this is one of the bigger government hiring drives of the year, and with the window closing tomorrow, the next 24 hours matter.
FAQs
What is the last date to apply for PSSSB JE Recruitment 2026?
November 17, 2026. The online application window, reopened on November 11, closes on that date, and the fee must also be paid by November 17.
How many vacancies are there in PSSSB JE Recruitment 2026?
There are 262 Junior Engineer posts: 228 in Civil, 32 in Electrical and 2 in Mechanical Engineering.
What is the qualification for PSSSB Junior Engineer posts?
A three-year diploma in the relevant engineering discipline from a recognised institution. B.E. or B.Tech holders in the same discipline can also apply. Punjabi at matriculation level is required.
When will the PSSSB JE exam be held?
The written examination is scheduled for December 6 and December 12, 2026.
Do candidates who applied earlier need to apply again?
No. Candidates who already applied under Advertisement No. 07/2026 in an earlier round do not need to submit a fresh application.
Candidates should verify all details in the official notice on sssb.punjab.gov.in before applying.
