RSSB Rajasthan Junior Engineer Exam Date 2026: 874 Posts, February 2027 Schedule
The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB, also referred to as RSMSSB in older material) has announced the examination schedule for the Junior Engineer Joint Direct Recruitment Examination 2026. The recruitment covers 874 Junior Engineer posts under Advertisement No. 10/2026. According to the latest reported schedule, examinations are planned for 3, 4 and 5 February 2027.
Application status: The application window ran from 16 August to 14 September 2026 and is closed. This article is an exam-date and candidate-preparation update, not an invitation to submit a new application. Candidates should check the official RSSB website for the detailed subject-wise timetable, shift information, admit card and any later revision.
RSSB JE Recruitment 2026 overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting authority | Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) |
| Recruitment | Junior Engineer Joint Direct Recruitment Examination 2026 |
| Advertisement number | 10/2026 |
| Total vacancies | 874 |
| Application period | 16 August–14 September 2026 |
| Current status | Applications closed; examination schedule announced |
| Reported exam dates | 3, 4 and 5 February 2027 |
| Qualification area | Relevant engineering degree/diploma as prescribed for the post |
| Official board website | rssb.rajasthan.gov.in |
| Application/login portal | Rajasthan SSO |
Latest exam-date update
Recruitment updates report that RSSB scheduled the JE examination across 3, 4 and 5 February 2027. Candidates should not assume that every discipline or paper will be held on all three days. The detailed timetable should identify the applicable date, paper, shift and reporting instructions. Check the board’s official notice rather than relying solely on social media cards or coaching calendars.
Dates can be revised by the recruiting board. If RSSB issues a new notice, the latest official schedule takes precedence over older articles. Candidates should save the official notice and check the board’s announcements before arranging travel or accommodation.
Vacancy details
The recruitment is reported to cover 874 Junior Engineer posts across relevant engineering disciplines and departments. The exact distribution by branch, department, non-TSP/TSP area and reservation category should be verified against Advertisement No. 10/2026 and its annexures. A total vacancy count should not be used to infer the number of openings in a specific branch or category.
| Detail | How candidates should verify it |
|---|---|
| Engineering branch | Match the exact branch in the original notification to the qualification certificate |
| Department allocation | Read the department-wise vacancy table and amendments |
| Category reservation | Use the official category-wise annexure and valid certificates |
| Area classification | Check the applicable TSP/non-TSP rules where relevant |
Educational qualification
Junior Engineer eligibility is discipline-specific. The original recruitment notice should be used to confirm whether a recognised engineering diploma or degree is accepted for the exact post, whether the qualification must be in a particular branch, and the date by which it must have been obtained. Candidates should not assume that a qualification in a neighbouring discipline is equivalent unless the official notice expressly permits it.
Keep the final diploma or degree certificate, semester/year marksheets and any other proof required by the notification available for document verification. If the board requests a provisional certificate or an equivalence document, follow the specific instructions in the official notice.
Age limit and relaxation
Recruitment summaries report an age range of 18 to 40 years calculated as on 1 January 2027, subject to the rules and relaxations stated in the official notification. Candidates must verify the exact reference date, category-wise relaxation and any other applicable provisions from Advertisement No. 10/2026. Do not calculate eligibility from the date of the examination.
For any relaxation, retain the prescribed category, service or other supporting certificate. A claim made in the application may need to be supported by original documents during verification.
Selection process
The selection process is based on the written examination and subsequent stages prescribed by RSSB, including document verification and any other checks specified in the recruitment rules. Candidates should consult the official notification for the examination scheme, syllabus, marking rules, qualifying conditions and document-verification procedure. Do not rely on the pattern from an earlier JE recruitment without checking whether it applies to Advertisement No. 10/2026.
How to prepare for the February 2027 examination
- Download Advertisement No. 10/2026 and the official syllabus applicable to your engineering branch.
- Confirm the latest date, paper and shift from RSSB’s official exam schedule.
- Divide the syllabus into technical subjects and any general section specified in the notification.
- Prepare a weekly revision plan and practise previous papers only where they match the notified syllabus and exam pattern.
- Maintain an error log for incorrect answers and revisit those topics during revision.
- Keep the application number, photo ID and required certificates safe for the admit-card and verification stages.
- Check the official website regularly for admit-card release, exam-centre instructions and schedule changes.
Candidate document checklist
- Submitted application form and application/registration number.
- Fee payment acknowledgement, if applicable.
- Engineering diploma/degree certificate and marksheets.
- Matriculation certificate or other age proof accepted by the notification.
- Valid category certificate and relaxation documents, if claimed.
- Photo identity document and recent photograph as instructed.
- Admit card once released, with any additional items specified by RSSB.
A practical 7-day revision cycle
Use this sample only as a planning framework and adapt it to the official syllabus, your discipline and the time remaining before the examination. It is not an official exam timetable.
| Day | Suggested focus | End-of-day check |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Map the official syllabus and identify weak technical units | List the top three weak areas |
| 2 | Revise one difficult technical unit and solve matched questions | Record incorrect answers and why they were wrong |
| 3 | Revise a second unit and revisit day 2 errors | Redo missed questions without looking at notes |
| 4 | Attempt a timed practice set that matches the notified pattern | Track accuracy and time management |
| 5 | Review the weakest topics from the timed set | Make a short formula/concept revision sheet |
| 6 | Attempt another timed set and review errors | Compare performance with the previous set |
| 7 | Light revision and administrative checks | Confirm exam notice, admit-card instructions and ID documents |
Do not sacrifice sleep or try to cover unrelated material at the last minute. The best use of a revision cycle is to target syllabus topics and recurring mistakes while preserving enough time to read the official exam instructions.
Exam-day preparation
Once the admit card is available, verify the candidate’s name, roll number, date, shift, examination centre and reporting time. Read the instructions for permitted identity documents, stationery, electronic devices and other restricted items. Plan the route to the examination centre in advance, and allow time for traffic and security checks. The admit card and official instructions are more authoritative than general exam-day advice.
Do not carry prohibited electronic devices or rely on an unofficial copy of the admit card if the board specifies a particular format. If any detail on the admit card is incorrect, contact the recruiting authority through its official support process before the examination.
Candidate progress log template
Keep a simple log for both preparation and official updates. A short record helps you spot repeated errors and prevents administrative tasks from being forgotten.
| Date | Topic/practice set | Accuracy or errors | Next revision | Official update checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enter date | Enter syllabus topic or practice paper | Record score and error type | Enter next review date | Record notice checked or “none” |
Classify errors as concept gaps, calculation mistakes, misreading the question or time-management issues. Choose the next practice task based on the pattern rather than repeatedly solving only familiar questions. On the administrative side, record the date you last checked RSSB’s website and whether an admit-card or schedule notice has appeared.
When the admit card is released, add the confirmed date, shift, centre and reporting time to this record. If the board publishes a revised schedule, update the record from the official notice and ignore older unverified dates.
After the examination
After the test, follow official notices for the provisional answer key, objection window, result, merit list and document verification. If an objection process is provided, note the deadline, required evidence and fee, if any. Keep a copy of the question paper or response sheet only where the board makes it available and permits access under its instructions.
Build a personalised revision tracker
Instead of preparing from a generic timetable, make a tracker that is specific to your engineering discipline and the official syllabus. Create one row for each topic and record whether you have studied it, solved practice questions, revised it and reviewed mistakes. Keep technical topics separate from any general section that is actually included in the notified exam scheme.
| Topic | First study | Practice | Revision | Next action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technical unit 1 | Date | Score / errors | Date | Review weak areas |
| Technical unit 2 | Date | Score / errors | Date | Redo incorrect questions |
| General section, if prescribed | Date | Score / errors | Date | Revise only syllabus topics |
Example: if practice sets show repeated errors in a particular technical unit, schedule a short revision session and attempt a fresh set after reviewing the concept. Do not judge readiness from a single practice score; track accuracy across multiple sets and confirm that the questions match the notified syllabus.
Keep a separate administrative checklist for the application number, admit card, exam date/shift, centre address, photo ID and required certificates. Check the official RSSB website for any schedule correction. Related Rajasthan updates: Safai Karmchari recruitment deadline update and RPSC Senior Scientific Officer corrigendum.
Official links
RSSB official website: https://rssb.rajasthan.gov.in/
Rajasthan SSO portal: https://sso.rajasthan.gov.in/
Rajasthan Recruitment Portal: https://www.recruitment.rajasthan.gov.in/
Related Rajasthan recruitment
Candidates following Rajasthan vacancies can also check our IIT Jodhpur Recruitment 2026 article. It is a separate recruitment with different eligibility and application conditions.
Frequently asked questions
How many vacancies are included in RSSB JE Recruitment 2026?
The recruitment is reported for 874 Junior Engineer posts. Confirm the branch-wise and category-wise distribution from the official advertisement.
When is the RSSB JE exam scheduled?
The reported schedule lists 3, 4 and 5 February 2027. Check RSSB for the detailed paper-wise timetable and any changes.
Can candidates apply now?
No fresh application window is indicated here. The reported application period ended on 14 September 2026.
Where will the admit card be released?
Follow the official RSSB website and the relevant Rajasthan SSO/application portal for the admit-card announcement and instructions.
Which qualification is required?
The accepted degree or diploma depends on the exact Junior Engineer discipline and must be confirmed from Advertisement No. 10/2026.
This update is a guide for candidates who have already applied. The official RSSB advertisement, exam notice and any later corrigenda control all recruitment details.
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