Jammu and Kashmir public service commission (JKPSC) AEn and JEn

The Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has received Indent(s) for filling up vacancies of Public Works (R&B) Department /Jai Shakti Department, MK under direct recruitment, as per the details indicated below:

 

S.No.	Reference of  indent   I	Department	No. of posts received
1.	PWD-ADM/ 122/2021-05  (E-86549) Dated: 08.08.2024 and 21.10.2024	Public Works (R&B) Department	150
2.	JSD-NGJ02/2/2021/28166  dated 28.06.2024 and 22.08.2024, JSD­ NGJ02/2/2021-US(B)-28166  dated 11.11.2024 and JSD-NGK/25/2024-01-7407022 dated 07.01.2025	Jal Shakti Department	358
TOTAL			508

 

Accordingly, the JKSSB invites online application forms from eligible candidates for participating in the selection process for the aforementioned posts. The important dates/details with regard to the posts being advertised are as under:

 

 

a.)	Date  of           Commencement          for       submission      of            Online Applications:	05.05.2025
b.)	Cut-off/Last Date for submission of Online Application Forms	03.06.2025
c.)	Name of the Post,Cadre, Pay Level, Category-wise break up, Qualification and Criteria of Selection for the Advertised posts.	Annexure-A
d.)	Certificate regarding Physical Limitation to write.	Annexure-B
e.)	etter of Undertaking for using Own Scribe.	Annexure-C
f.)	Syllabus for the posts of JE (Civil)	Annexure-D

 

 

Total Number of Posts Advertised = 508

 

The detailed Terms and Conditions with regard to Eligibility, Educational qualification, Domicile, Reservation etc. for participating in the selection process for the aforementioned posts are as under:.

 

01.)      APPOINTMENT OF THE CANDIDATES:

 

The Appointment and other service conditions in respect of the candidates selected through this selection process shall be governed as per extant rules/regulations.

 

02.)      DOMICILE:

 

The candidate(s) seeking to apply for the  advertised posts shall be Domicile(s) of the Union Territory of Jammu &Kashmir and must possess a valid Domicile Certificate issued by the Competent Authority on the prescribed format on or before the cut-off date i.e.  last date of  submission  of  online  application  forms, which, unless otherwise  extended, shall be 03.06.2025.

 

03.)  VACANCIES:

 

The details of posts advertised are given in Annexure-A to this Notification. However, the actual number of posts may undergo increase or decrease during or before the completion of the selection process and the JKSSB is not legally liable for any such variation in this total number of posts advertised for which the final selection list will be issued.  This advertisement Notification is  subject  to  the  outcome   of any  writ petition/O.A pending before the competent court of law.

 

04.)      AGE LIMIT:

 

The requirement of age for applying against these posts, as on 01.01.2025 for Open Merit & various Reserved Category Candidates, shall be as under:

 

 

S.No.	Category	Max.Age Limit in Years	Not Born Before	Not Born After
(i )	OM	40	01.01.1985	01.01.2007
(ii)	SC	43	01.01.1982	01.01.2007
(iii)	ST-1	43	01.01.1982	01.01.2007
(iv)	ST-2	43	01.01.1982	01.01.2007
(v)	RBA	43	01.01.1982	01.01.2007
(vi)	ALC/IB	43        ..	01.01.1982	01.01.2007
(vii)	EWS (Econom ica lly Weake r Section)	43	01.01.1982	01.01.2007
(viii)	Other Backward Classes(OBC)	43	01.01.1982	01.01.2007
(ix)	Physically Challenged Person	42	01.01.1983	01.01.2007
(x)	Government Service/Contractua l Employment	40	01.01.1985	01.01.2007
(xi)	Ex-Servicemen	48	01.01.1977	01.01.2007

 

 

 

05. Educational Qualification Required

 

As per the indent received from the concerned department(s) and in line with the relevant recruitment rules, the prescribed qualification for the advertised posts is provided in Annexure-A of this notification.

 

Candidates who are shortlisted by the Board for Document Verification must produce original certificates as proof of having acquired the required educational qualification on or before the cut-off date for submission of the online application form. Failure to do so shall result in cancellation of their candidature.

 

Applicants are advised to note that their admission to the examination is provisional and will remain so until the genuineness of their educational documents is verified by the Appointing Authority.

 

In cases where a candidate claims to possess an equivalent qualification (if allowed), it shall be mandatory to produce a valid Equivalence Certificate or obtain recognition from the concerned competent authority, as and when required by the Board. However, the final decision regarding the eligibility of such candidates shall rest with the Board and will be binding in accordance with applicable rules.

 

Any candidate possessing a qualification other than the one prescribed shall be considered ineligible and their candidature will be rejected without any further consideration.

06. Application of Reservation

 

a) Reservation for the advertised posts shall be applicable as per the category-wise break-up of vacancies communicated by the Indenting Department and/or in accordance with the provisions of the Jammu & Kashmir Reservation Act/Rules, as amended from time to time.

 

b) Candidates seeking reservation under a specific category must possess a valid reservation/category certificate as on the cut-off date (i.e., the last date for submission of online application). This certificate must be uploaded while submitting the application form.

 

c) Please note that candidature under a reserved category shall remain provisional until the authenticity and validity of the category certificate is verified by the Appointing Authority.

 

d) Candidates are strictly cautioned that any false, forged, or fraudulent claim for reservation will result in cancellation of candidature, disqualification from future Board examinations, and appropriate legal/disciplinary action.

 

07. Horizontal Reservation (Wherever Applicable)

 

b) Horizontal Reservation for Ex-Servicemen (ESM) and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBDs) shall be applicable as per the communication received from the Indenting Department(s) and in accordance with existing rules and regulations.

• The type and suitability of disabilities for the advertised posts under Horizontal Reservation shall be governed strictly by the applicable norms and rules.

• For Ex-Servicemen, Horizontal Reservation shall be applicable only for posts with pay up to Level-6E (₹35,900–₹1,13,500) as per prevailing regulations.

 

e) As per S.O. 361 of 2021 dated 20.10.2021, an Ex-Serviceman who has availed Horizontal Reservation in one job will not be eligible to claim it again for future employment. ESM candidates must submit an affidavit before a 1st Class Judicial Magistrate affirming this at the time of document verification.

 

f) ESM candidates must produce a Certificate in Form-XIV, duly signed by the competent authority as specified under Rule 18 of the Jammu & Kashmir Reservation Rules, 2005.

 

g) If an adequate number of Ex-Servicemen candidates are not available on general merit to fill reserved vacancies, then relaxed standards of selection may be applied to fill the gap, provided that such relaxation does not compromise the performance standards required for the post.

08. Application Fee

• General Category: ₹600/-

• SC, ST, EWS, PwBD Categories: ₹500/-

• Fee is to be paid only via online mode using Net Banking, Credit Card, or Debit Card.

• Applications without payment of fee will be rejected without any appeal.

• Fee once paid shall not be refunded under any circumstances, nor shall it be adjusted for any other selection/exam.

• Any disputes related to excess payment must be addressed through email at jecivil2025@gmail.com. No chargeback requests will be entertained.

09. Date & Centre of Examination

 

The date and venue of the written examination will be notified separately by the J&K Services Selection Board and will be made available on the official website www.jkssb.nic.in.

 

 No request for change of examination center/date will be entertained.

10. Scheme of Examination

• The exam shall consist of Objective Type Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).

• The medium of examination will be English only.

• There shall be negative marking of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer.

11. Admission to the Examination

 

a) The Board will not conduct detailed eligibility checks before the written exam. Candidature will be provisional and will be verified at a later stage during document verification.

 

b) Candidates must ensure they fulfill eligibility conditions as per the cut-off date in terms of qualification, age, and reservation category.

 

c) Admit Cards/Roll Numbers will be uploaded on the JKSSB website. These will not be sent by post.

 

d) Candidates must mention their Application Number, Name, DOB, Email ID and Mobile Number while contacting the Board.

 

e) Admit Cards will be available for download one week before the exam on the official website.

 

f) Candidates must bring:

• Printed Admit Card

• Two recent passport-size colour photographs (not older than 6 months)

• Original valid photo ID proof (Aadhaar, Voter ID, Driving License, PAN, Passport, etc.)

12. Provision for Compensatory Time and Scribe (PwBD Candidates)

 

PwBD candidates eligible for the post may avail the services of a scribe and/or compensatory time (20 minutes per hour) during the exam, upon submission of:

• Valid Disability Certificate (as per Annexure-B)

• Letter of Undertaking for using own scribe (Annexure-C)

 

Conditions for Scribe:

• Candidates must arrange their own scribe.

• The scribe must not be appearing for the same exam.

• The scribe must not be a student or relative from the candidate’s institution/exam center.

• The scribe should have lesser qualification than the candidate and not exceed the minimum required qualification for the post.

• Scribe must carry valid ID proof and submit:

  • Self-attested qualification certificate

  • Photo-ID proof signed by both the scribe and the candidate

 

If found to be in violation, both candidate and scribe will be disqualified.

 

PwBD candidates should report to the centre at least 1 hour before the exam with:

• Printed application on plain paper

• Disability Certificate

• Certificate of physical limitation (Annexure-B)

• Letter of Undertaking (Annexure-C)

• Admit Card and Scribe’s documents

13. Document Verification (DV)

 

Shortlisted candidates must appear for DV with:

• Original documents & self-attested photocopies

• Educational qualification certificates

• Domicile certificate

• Category/reservation certificate

• Valid photo ID and 2 passport-size photographs

 

 Candidates failing to produce documents in original shall be disqualified.

• Ex-Servicemen must submit Form-XIV certificate.

• Candidates who studied outside J&K must produce a Bonafide Certificate from their university.

• Any additional required certificate must be submitted at the time of DV.

• No TA/DA will be paid.

14. Misconduct / Malpractice

If any candidate is found guilty of misconduct or malpractice during any stage of the selection process:

• Their candidature shall be cancelled

• They shall be debarred from future exams conducted by JKSSB

• Legal/disciplinary action shall be initiated as per rules

15. Measures for Transparency and Fairness

 

JKSSB reserves the right to:

• Introduce measures, issue guidelines, or take corrective actions at any stage of the selection process

• These measures shall be deemed binding and in line with rules/regulations aimed at ensuring transparency and fairness

 

Here is the refined and well-structured syllabus for the post of Junior Engineer (Civil), based on the content you provided. The language has been improved for clarity, grammar, and professional presentation, suitable for inclusion in a notification, blog, or brochure.

 

Surveying: 10 Marks

Importance of surveying, principles and classification s, measurements of distance and directions, chain surveying, compass surveying, leveling, tachometry, the odolite, traversing, contouring, plane table surveying, curves.

 

Mechanics and Structural analysis:    15 Marks

Introduction, Concept of rigid body scalar and vector quantities, Laws of force, moment, friction, Centre of gravity, simple machines, torsion, Properties of material, Bending moment and shear force in statically determinate beams. Simple stress and strain relationship. Stress and strain in two dimensions, principal stresses, stress transformation. Simple bending theory, flexural and shear stresses, unsymmetrical bending, shear Centre. Thin-walled pressure vessels, uniform torsion, buckling of column , combined and direct bending stresses. slope and deflection, Analysis  of trusses

 

RCC Structures:          15 Marks

Concrete technology, Ingredients of concrete, water cement  ratio,  workability properties of concrete, admixtures, special concretes, Non destructive tests, basics of mix design. Concrete design-basic working stress and limit state design concepts, analysis of ultimate load capacity and design of members subjected to flexure, shear, compression and torsion by limit state methods. Basic elements of pre-stressed concrete, analysis of beam sections at transfer and service loads, one-way slab, two­ way slab.

 

Soil Mechanics:          10 Marks

Origin of soils, properties, soil classification, three phase system, fundamental definitions, relationship and interrelationship, flow of water through soi ls, permeability & seepage, effective stress principle, deformation of soils, consolidation, compaction, shear strength characteristics, plate load test, SPT, Density control, Measurement of field density by core cutter and sand replacement method, soil exploration, bearing capacity and its methods

 

 

Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics:       15 Marks

Prope1ties of fluids, hydrostatic pressure, measurement of pressure,  flow measurements, flow through pipes, flow through open channels, hydraulic pumps, principle of conservation of mass, momentum , energy and corresponding equations, potential flow, applications of momentum and Bernoulli's equation, laminar and turbulent flow, flow in pipes, pipe networks. Concept of boundary layer  and  its growth. Uniform flow, critical flow and gradually varied flow in channels, specific energy concept, hydraulic jump Forces on immersed bodies, flow measurements in channels, tanks and pipes. Dimensional analysis and hydraulic modeling Kinematics of flow.

 

Irrigation Engineering:           10 Marks

Introduction, water requirement of crops, hydrological cycle, Dams,  Canals,  dams, canal head works and regulatory works, cross drainage works, hydraulic structures, river training works, water-logging, drainage, groundwater recharge, well hydraulics.

 

Water supply and waste water Engineering:  10 Marks

Introduction, quantity of water, quality of water, water treatment,  conveyance  of water, laying out of pipes, building water supply, water supply  fixtures  and installation, plumbing, sewerage system, laying and construction of sewers, sewage characteristics, Methods of disposal, sewage treatment, building drainage,  air  and noise pollution