PSSSB JE Recruitment 2026: Applications Reopened Till 27 October, 18 October Exam Postponed
PSSSB जेई भर्ती 2026: 27 अक्टूबर तक फिर से आवेदन, 18 अक्टूबर की परीक्षा स्थगित
There is a second chance to apply for PSSSB Junior Engineer posts. Through a public notice dated 9 October 2026, the Subordinate Services Selection Board, Punjab has reopened online applications for Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical) under Advertisement No. 07 of 2026, and postponed the written exam that was fixed for 18 October 2026.
Why the applications were reopened
The Board took the step to comply with an interim order of the Punjab and Haryana High Court dated 8 October 2026 in CWP No. 32342 of 2026 (Manveer Singh vs State of Punjab and others).
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Reopened online applications | 12 October to 27 October 2026 |
| Last date for fee payment | 27 October 2026 |
| Written exam (earlier fixed) | 18 October 2026 — postponed |
| New exam date | To be announced on sssb.punjab.gov.in |
Already applied? You do not need to apply again. Candidates who applied earlier under Advt. No. 07 of 2026 stay in the process.
Posts covered
| Post | Department |
|---|---|
| Junior Engineer (Civil) | Various departments |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical) | Various departments |
| Junior Engineer (Mechanical) | Water Resources Department |
All three are Group B posts. Read the advertisement for the qualification in your branch, the age limit and the category-wise vacancies.
How to apply
- Visit sssb.punjab.gov.in and open the application link for Advertisement No. 07 of 2026.
- Register, fill in the form and upload the documents asked for.
- Pay the fee by 27 October 2026 and keep a copy of the submitted form.
What the exam looks like
PSSSB technical papers have a qualifying Punjabi section and a merit section that is mostly questions from your branch, with some general knowledge, Punjab GK, reasoning and English. Use the extra weeks to revise your core subjects and solve old JE papers. See the PSSSB JE syllabus, and warm up the general section with the free Punjab GK mock test.
Practise for PSSSB Junior Engineer
All PSSSB Junior Engineer tests →PSSSB Junior Engineer syllabus →
Always confirm dates, vacancies and eligibility with the official notification of the recruiting body before applying.
FAQs
Till when can I apply for PSSSB JE 2026?
Until 27 October 2026, including fee payment, through the reopened application link for Advt. No. 07 of 2026 on sssb.punjab.gov.in.
Do I need to apply again if I applied earlier?
No. PSSSB's notice says candidates who already applied under Advt. No. 07 of 2026 do not need to apply again.
What is the new PSSSB JE exam date?
Not announced yet. The 18 October 2026 exam was postponed until further notice; the new date will be published on sssb.punjab.gov.in.