Big Boost in JEN Recruitment! Posts May Jump from 874 to 1674, New Candidates Likely to Get a Chance to Apply
Revised notification likely once the code of conduct is lifted
The number of posts in the Rajasthan Staff Selection Board's Junior Engineer (JEN) recruitment may be increased. The ongoing process is for 874 posts, which are reportedly set to be raised to about 1674. If posts increase, new candidates will also get a chance to apply. A revised notification is likely after the panchayat election code of conduct is lifted.
Status so far
- The current recruitment has 874 posts: 793 in non-scheduled areas and 81 in scheduled areas.
- Online applications were taken from 16 August to 14 September 2026.
- 47,476 applications were received, about 54 candidates per post on average. There are 470 posts for civil degree, 372 for civil diploma and 32 for mechanical-electrical diploma.
- The exam is proposed for February.
- According to the newspaper, the exam will be 2 hours long with 120 questions, including questions on history, art-culture, literature and traditions.
What candidates should do now
- Check the Rajasthan Staff Selection Board website (rssb.rajasthan.gov.in) regularly for the revised notification and new application window.
- If you have not applied yet, keep documents ready: educational qualifications, category certificate, Aadhaar and photo-signature files.
- Apply only through the official portal or your nearest e-Mitra centre and do not fall for any agent's claims.
Important Links
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many posts are there in JEN recruitment now?
874 posts (793 non-scheduled, 81 scheduled). A rise to about 1674 is reportedly being planned, which is only a newspaper report for now.
Will a new application window open?
If posts increase, a revised notification is likely after the code of conduct is lifted.
When is the exam?
Proposed for February. Per the newspaper it is 2 hours with 120 questions, but check the official pattern on the Board's website.
Note: This is based on news reports and public government information. Dates, amounts and rules can change, so please confirm with the official website or the concerned office before applying or paying. Emitrawala.com is not a government website.
