JKSSB JE Civil 2026: Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Cut Off & Free Mock Tests
JKSSB Junior Engineer (Civil) — Jammu & Kashmir
JKSSB Junior Engineer (Civil) recruits JEs for the Jammu & Kashmir Public Works and allied departments through the J&K Services Selection Board. The 2025 notification advertised 508 JE (Civil) posts — a major cycle for the union territory.
The written test is a single 120-question paper in English with ¼ negative marking, open only to J&K domicile holders — which keeps the competition pool local.
JKSSB JE Civil 2026 — Overview
| Conducting body | J&K Services Selection Board (JKSSB) |
| Post | Junior Engineer (Civil) — J&K departments |
| Mode | Written test (OMR/CBT as notified) |
| Eligibility | Diploma or Degree in Civil Engineering + J&K domicile |
| Age limit | 18–40 years |
| Negative marking | 1/4 mark per wrong answer |
JKSSB JE Civil Exam Pattern
Written Test
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering (per JKSSB syllabus) | 120 | 120 |
Duration: 2 hours
Negative marking: 1/4 mark per wrong answer
ℹ️ Question paper is in English only. Selection = written test → document verification → merit list.
JKSSB JE Civil Syllabus — Key Subjects
See the detailed chapter-wise syllabus (built from real previous-year papers) on the JKSSB JE Civil test series page →
Eligibility
- ✓3-year Diploma or Degree in Civil Engineering (or AMIE Sections A & B) from a recognised institution.
- ✓Domicile of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir — mandatory.
- ✓Age 18–40 years.
Salary & Career
JKSSB JE is paid at Pay Level-6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400) — in-hand typically ₹48,000–₹55,000 per month with UT allowances.
JKSSB JE Civil Cut Off
JKSSB publishes category-wise cutoffs per advertisement on jkssb.nic.in — the domicile-restricted pool makes cutoffs more stable than all-India exams.
Vacancy Trends
| 2025 | 508 JE (Civil) posts advertised |
How to Prepare for JKSSB JE Civil
- 1The paper is 100% technical — no GK/reasoning sections — so civil-subject depth is the entire game.
- 2English-only paper: practise English-medium mocks even if you studied in Urdu/Hindi medium.
- 3With ¼ negative marking on a 120-mark paper, a 90%+ accuracy strategy beats attempting all 120.
- 4JKSSB reuses standard JE-level question patterns — SSC JE PYQs are excellent practice material.
Start Practising JKSSB JE Civil — Free
Exam-pattern mocks, previous-year papers, detailed solutions and chapter-wise analytics — built only for civil engineers, by a civil engineer who cleared these exams.
JKSSB JE Civil — Frequently Asked Questions
Can non-J&K candidates apply for JKSSB JE?▾
No — only candidates holding domicile of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir are eligible.
Does the JKSSB JE paper include non-technical sections?▾
The JE (Civil) paper is discipline-focused per the JKSSB syllabus — 120 questions of civil engineering, in English, with ¼ negative marking.
Where can I practise JKSSB JE civil mock tests?▾
CIVILGYAN TEST SERIES offers JE-standard civil mocks matching the 120-question technical format, with detailed solutions — free tests available.
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Disclaimer: Exam patterns, cutoffs, vacancies and eligibility rules change between recruitment cycles. The figures above are compiled for guidance from past cycles — always verify details from the official notification of the conducting body before applying.