Overview
The Punjab Subordinate Service Selection Board (PSSSB) is hiring 157 Junior Engineers across different departments. This is a perfect opportunity for diploma and degree holders in Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering to build a career in the government sector. Applications are being accepted online from December 22, 2025 to January 20, 2026.
📊 Organization Details
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Organization | Punjab Subordinate Service Selection Board (PSSSB) |
| State | Punjab |
| Job Category | Government Engineering Jobs |
| Organization Type | State Government Body |
💼 Total Vacancies: 157 Posts
The recruitment includes two separate advertisements with multiple engineering disciplines:
Advertisement 15/2025: 50 Posts
- Junior Engineer positions across various categories and reservations
Advertisement 16/2025: 107 Posts
- Junior Engineer (Civil) – 147 posts
- Junior Engineer (Mechanical) – 9 posts
- Junior Engineer (Electrical) – 1 post
🔹 Post Type
Single Grade Position – Junior Engineer (All variations)
- Fixed pay scale: Level-6 as per 7th Central Pay Commission
- Permanent government employment
- Growth opportunities through promotions
💻 Job Type
✅ Full-time Government Job ✅ Regular/Permanent Position ✅ Transferable Across Punjab
🌐 Application Mode: Online Only
Applications must be submitted online through the official PSSSB website.
Website: https://sssb.punjab.gov.in
No physical/offline applications will be accepted.
🔗 Official Website
Visit the official portal to access the online application link and download notifications.
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date/Timeline |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Published | 17-12-2025 (Advt 15) & 21-12-2025 (Advt 16) |
| Online Application Start | 22-12-2025 |
| Online Application Deadline | 20-01-2026 (05:00 PM) – Extended |
| Application Fee Payment Deadline | 23-01-2026 |
| Admit Card Release | To be announced on website |
| Written Examination | To be announced on website |
| Form Download Available | 3 days after fee payment |
⏰ Note: All dates are tentative. Check the official website for any updates.
📍 Vacancy Details Overview
Advertisement 15/2025 (Total: 50 Posts)
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| General | 19 |
| SC (M&B) – Scheduled Caste | 5 |
| SC (R&O) – Reserved Category | 5 |
| BC – Backward Classes | 5 |
| Ex-Servicemen (All Categories) | 7 |
| Sports Quota – General | 1 |
| Physically Handicapped (Ortho) | 2 |
| Freedom Fighter | 1 |
| EWS – Economically Weaker Section | 5 |
Advertisement 16/2025 (Total: 107 Posts)
| Post Name | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| Junior Engineer (Civil) | 147 |
| Junior Engineer (Mechanical) | 9 |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical) | 1 |
🎓 Educational Qualifications
Essential Qualification:
Any ONE of the following:
- 3-Year Diploma in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering from State Technical Education Board or government recognized institution
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering from recognized university
Desirable Qualification:
- Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in relevant discipline (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering)
Special Requirement:
- Matriculation in Punjabi: Must have passed matriculation with Punjabi as compulsory or elective subject (OR any equivalent qualification in Punjabi language)
✅ Important: Qualifications must be obtained from recognized institutions and certificates must be issued before the application deadline.
💰 Salary & Stipend Details (Per Month)
Pay Structure:
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Basic Pay (Level-6, 7th CPC) | Rs. 35,400/- |
| Dearness Allowance (DA) | As per 7th CPC norms |
| House Rent Allowance (HRA) | As per Punjab Govt rules |
| Travel Allowance (TA) | As per Punjab Govt rules |
| Annual Increment | As per government rules |
Total Expected Monthly Salary: Approximately Rs. 50,000 – 60,000 (including DA, HRA, TA and other allowances)
Additional Benefits:
- Pension after retirement
- Medical facilities for employee and family
- Educational allowance for children
- Leave benefits (casual, sick, earned leaves)
- Performance bonus (if applicable)
- Group insurance scheme
⏳ Age Limit (As on 01-01-2025)
| Category | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|
| General Category | 18 years | 37 years |
| SC/BC (Punjab Residents) | 18 years | 42 years |
| Government Employees | 18 years | 45 years |
| Physically Handicapped (PWD) | 18 years | 47 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 18 years | Age relaxation as per rules |
| Women (Special Categories) | 18 years | 40 years |
Age Relaxation Details:
- Ex-Servicemen: Service period deducted from age; if remaining age exceeds 3 years from upper limit, eligible
- Widows/Divorcees/Separated Women: Upper limit raised to 40 years
- Government Employees: Can apply up to 45 years
- PWD Candidates: 10-year age relaxation (47 years max)
- Government of Punjab Letter: Specific relaxation as per official orders
💳 Application Fee
| Candidate Category | Fee Amount |
|---|---|
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | Rs. 500/- |
| Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) | Rs. 500/- |
| Persons with Disabilities (PWD) | Rs. 500/- |
| SC/BC of Punjab State | Rs. 750/- |
| All Other Categories | Rs. 1,500/- |
Payment Methods:
- SBI Challan (bank branch payment)
- Net Banking
- Credit/Debit Card
- UPI
- Online payment before 31-12-2025 OR after 3 days of submission
⚠️ Important: Fee is non-refundable once paid.
🎯 Selection Process
The selection will be done through a single-stage process:
Written Examination (Objective Type MCQ)
- Objective-type multiple choice questions
- Based on technical knowledge of relevant engineering discipline
- Exam held on date to be announced
Merit List Preparation
Merit list prepared based on written exam marks with tie-breaking rules:
- Age (Preference to older candidate)
- Percentage in qualifying degree/diploma
- Marks in Matriculation examination
Document Verification & Counseling
- Candidates called as per merit and category-wise vacancies
- All documents verified
- Eligibility criteria confirmed
Final Recommendation
- After document verification, candidates recommended to concerned department
- Must clear all eligibility checks
- Subject to vacancy availability
✅ Note: Appearing in application, exam, or merit list does NOT guarantee selection. Final appointment depends on document verification and available vacancies.
📑 How to Apply – Step by Step
Step 1: Visit Official Website
Go to https://sssb.punjab.gov.in
Step 2: Register Yourself
- Click “Online Applications”
- For Advt 16: Select Junior Engineer, then choose your specialization (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical)
- Enter personal and educational details
- Complete registration and get a Username
Step 3: Login & Fill Application
- Login with generated Username
- Fill application form carefully, step by step
- Ensure all information is accurate
Step 4: Upload Documents
Scan and upload in PDF format:
- Passport-size photograph (4×6 cm)
- Signature
- Matriculation/10th certificate (proof of date of birth)
- 12th certificate
- Diploma/Degree certificates
- Category certificates (if applicable)
- Caste/EWS/PWD certificates (if applicable)
Note: Upload all documents in a single PDF file.
Step 5: Submit Application Form
- Review all details carefully
- Submit the form (wait 1 day before fee payment)
- Submission confirmation will be generated
Step 6: Pay Application Fee
Payment options (after waiting 1 day):
- SBI Challan: Pay at any SBI branch on working days
- Online Payment: Net banking, debit/credit card, or UPI
- Available till 31-12-2025 OR
- After 3 days of form submission
Step 7: Download Application Form
- After successful fee payment (wait 2-3 days)
- Login and download the application form
- Print and keep for future reference
Step 8: Wait for Admit Card
- Check website regularly for admit card
- Date will be announced on official portal
Important Tips:
✅ Apply by yourself – avoid cyber cafe to prevent errors ✅ Fill form carefully – NO corrections allowed after submission ✅ Upload clear, legible document scans ✅ Keep username and password safe ✅ Payment deadline strictly on 23-01-2026 ✅ For technical issues: Email [email protected]
⚙️ Key Documents Required
Upload self-attested scanned copies of:
✅ Identity & Personal:
- Aadhar Card or Voter ID
- PAN Card (preferred)
✅ Educational Qualifications:
- 10th Class/Matriculation Certificate (proof of date of birth)
- 12th Class Certificate
- Diploma Certificate (3-year)
- Degree Certificate (if applicable)
- Mark sheets of all qualifications
✅ Category Certificates (if applicable):
- SC/BC Certificate from prescribed authority
- EWS Certificate
- PWD Certificate (for disabled candidates)
- Ex-Servicemen Certificate
✅ Photographs & Signatures:
- Passport-size photograph (4×6 cm, colored)
- Clear signature (black ink)
✅ Special Certificates:
- Punjabi Qualification Certificate
- Freedom Fighter certificate (if applicable)
- Sports award certificate (if applicable)
⚠️ Format: PDF only, single file, clear and legible
📘 Important Links
| Link Type | Official Links |
|---|---|
| Official Website | sssb.punjab.gov.in |
| Notification PDF (Advt 15/2025) | Click Here |
| Notification PDF (Advt 16/2025) | Click Here |
| Apply Online (Advt 15) | Click Here |
| Apply Online (Advt 16) | Click Here |
| Technical Support Email | [email protected] |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: Can I apply for both advertisements (Advt 15 & 16)? A: Yes, if you meet eligibility criteria for both. Apply separately with different fees.
Q2: What is the application fee and is it refundable? A: Rs. 500-1500 depending on category. Fee is NON-REFUNDABLE once paid.
Q3: When will the written exam be conducted? A: Date will be announced on official website after application deadline.
Q4: What is the salary structure? A: Level-6 (7th CPC) with basic pay of Rs. 35,400 plus allowances, totaling approximately Rs. 50,000-60,000 per month.
Q5: Is experience necessary? A: No specific experience mentioned. Fresh graduates with qualifying degree/diploma are eligible.
Q6: What is the age limit? A: 37 years for general, 42 years for SC/BC, 45 years for government employees as on 01-01-2025.
Q7: Can I apply with a degree instead of diploma? A: Yes, Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering is also acceptable.
Q8: What if I can’t upload documents in single PDF? A: Try to combine documents using online PDF merger. Technical support: [email protected]
Q9: Is Punjabi language certificate compulsory? A: Yes, must have passed Matriculation with Punjabi or equivalent Punjabi qualification.
Q10: How many candidates will be selected? A: Based on advertised vacancies and merit in written examination.
🎓 Quick Eligibility Checklist
Before applying, verify you have:
- Valid diploma or degree in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering
- Matriculation with Punjabi (or equivalent)
- Age between 18-37 years (or higher for reserved categories)
- Punjab Domicile/Residence Certificate (for benefits)
- Valid category certificate (if applicable)
- Scanned documents ready (PDFs)
- Application fee amount ready
- Correct specialization selected (for Advt 16)
💡 Pro Tips for Success
✅ Apply Early: Submit before last date (20-01-2026) ✅ Check Eligibility: Make sure you meet all criteria ✅ Gather Documents: Collect all required certificates ✅ Upload Quality Copies: Clear, legible scans only ✅ Prepare Well: Study technical subjects for exam ✅ Check Website: Monitor for admit card and exam date ✅ Double-Check Form: Verify before submission (no changes allowed) ✅ Keep Backup: Save username, password, and application details
✨ This is a great opportunity to build a stable government career as a Junior Engineer in Punjab. Apply online today and take the first step toward your dream job!
Last Updated: January 2026 All dates and information as per official PSSSB notification



