RSMSSB JE Civil (Degree) 2026: Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Cut Off & Free Mock Tests
RSMSSB Junior Engineer Civil (Degree Standard) — Rajasthan
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RSMSSB Junior Engineer (Civil) — conducted by the Rajasthan Staff Selection Board — recruits JEs for PWD, PHED, Water Resources and Panchayati Raj across Rajasthan. For diploma and degree civil engineers in Rajasthan, it is the highest-volume state JE opportunity.
The written exam combines Rajasthan GK with civil engineering in a single objective paper — so the merit list rewards aspirants who prepared both sides, not just the technical half.
RSMSSB JE Civil (Degree) 2026 — Overview
| Conducting body | Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSMSSB/RSSB) |
| Post | Junior Engineer (Civil) — Rajasthan departments |
| Mode | Objective written exam (single paper) |
| Eligibility | Degree / Diploma in Civil Engineering (post-wise) |
| Age limit | Generally 18–40 years (relaxations apply) |
| Negative marking | 1/3 mark per wrong answer |
RSMSSB JE Civil (Degree) Exam Pattern
Written Exam (single objective paper)
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part A: Rajasthan GK (history, culture, geography, current affairs) | 40 | 40 |
| Part B: Civil Engineering (Degree standard) | 80 | 80 |
Duration: 2 hours
Negative marking: 1/3 mark per wrong answer
ℹ️ This is the degree-standard paper. A separate diploma-standard paper is held for diploma post codes — see the RSMSSB JE (Diploma) guide.
RSMSSB JE Civil (Degree) Syllabus — Key Subjects
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Eligibility
- ✓Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering depending on the post code applied for.
- ✓Age generally 18–40 years with Rajasthan category relaxations.
- ✓Knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari script and Rajasthani culture as per rules.
Salary & Career
RSMSSB JE is paid in Rajasthan pay matrix Level-10 (grade pay 3,600 equivalent) — in-hand typically ₹42,000–₹50,000 per month during/after probation, with state benefits.
RSMSSB JE Civil (Degree) Cut Off
Cutoffs vary by department and category; recent cycles for UR (degree, civil) have often landed near 60–70% of 120 marks. Verify from RSMSSB's official cutoff publication.
Vacancy Trends
| 2024–25 cycle | 1,200+ JE posts (combined departments; civil majority) |
| 2022 cycle | ~1,000+ JE posts (combined) |
RSMSSB JE Civil (Degree) Previous Year Papers — Attempt Online
Every paper comes with detailed solutions, all-India comparison and chapter-wise analytics.
How to Prepare for RSMSSB JE Civil (Degree)
- 140 of 120 marks are Rajasthan GK — a full one-third of the paper. Half the technical toppers lose their rank here. Daily 20-minute Rajasthan GK revision is mandatory.
- 2PHED recruits heavily — Water Supply Engineering and Irrigation get more weight than in central JE exams.
- 3With 1/3 negative marking, calibrate your attempts in mocks: an 85% accuracy rate at 100 attempts beats 70% accuracy at 115 attempts.
- 4Solve previous RSMSSB/Rajasthan JE papers — the board reuses question patterns consistently.
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RSMSSB JE Civil (Degree) — Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rajasthan GK compulsory in RSMSSB JE?▾
Yes — Part A carries 40 marks of Rajasthan GK (history, geography, art & culture, current affairs). It is often the deciding section between candidates with similar technical scores.
Can degree holders apply for diploma-standard posts?▾
Eligibility is defined post-wise in the notification. Degree holders are generally eligible where the minimum qualification is a diploma, but confirm the specific post codes in the current advertisement.
Where can I practise RSMSSB JE civil mock tests?▾
CIVILGYAN TEST SERIES offers Rajasthan JE-pattern mocks including Rajasthan GK practice, chapter-wise civil tests and previous-year papers 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.