JKSSB JE Civil Exam Salary & Job Profile

The JKSSB JE Civil Notification 2025 was officially released on April 25, 2025, bringing exciting news for engineering aspirants across Jammu & Kashmir. A total of 508 vacancies have been announced for the post of Junior Engineer (Civil)—with 358 posts in the Jal Shakti Department and 150 in the Public Works (R&B) Department.

For students aiming to secure a government job in the civil engineering field, this is a golden opportunity. The JKSSB JE Civil salary is quite attractive, especially for fresh graduates. It follows the 7th Pay Commission structure and falls under Pay Level 6. The starting basic pay is ₹35,400 per month, and with experience, it can rise to ₹1,12,400 per month, thanks to regular increments and promotions.

JKSSB JE Civil Exam Overview

The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has released the JKSSB JE Civil Notification 2025 under Advertisement No. 03 of 2025, announcing 508 vacancies for the position of Junior Engineer (Civil) in the Public Works (R&B) Department and Jal Shakti Department. Eligible candidates can apply online from May 5 to June 3, 2025, through the official website. The application fee is Rs 600. Candidates from SC, ST-1, ST-2, EWS, and PwBD categories are required to pay Rs 500.

Board	Jammu Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB)
Post	Junior Engineer (CIVIL)
No Of Vacancies	150 (Public Works Department) 358 (Jal Shakti Department)
Exam Date	27 July 2025 (Electrical) and 10 Aug 2025 (Civil)
Admit Card Date	tentatively ten days before the exam date
Minimum Qualification	Three years Diploma in Civil Engineering from Govt. recognized Institute or B.Tech in Civil Engineering or AMIE Section (A&B) India
Selection Process	Written Exam, Skill Test, Interview
Job Location	Jammu & Kashmir
Official Web Portal	jkssb.nic.in

JKSSB JE Civil Salary 

The JKSSB JE Salary is decided by the rules of the state of Jammu and Kashmir. People all around the country favour government jobs for a variety of reasons, the most important of which are security and pay. Positions in the JKSSB are no different. The JKSSB Junior Engineer is a coveted position that most people aspire to. The pay scale for the various JKSSB positions is listed below for aspirants to review.

Particular	Salary
JKSSB Junior Engineer Civil Pay Scale Junior Engineers in JKSSB are paid according to pay scale 6.This is the pay that is used to calculate various allowances.Candidates are eligible for allowances, which will boost their compensation by 20% after the allowances.	Rs. 35,400 to 11,2400
JKSSB Junior Engineer Salary in Hand According to the pay scale, the gross compensation will be around Rs. 50000/-.Deductions: includes deductions such as New Pension Scheme (NPS), personal accident deductions, central government health scheme.Total deductions: Rs.5000	Net pay Rs.45,000 Gross pay Rs.50,000

JKSSB Junior engineer will be eligible for other perks apart from the basic salary, such as City Compensation Allowance, House Rental Allowance, Transport Allowance. Let’s have a look at the specifics of the various allowances:

House Rental Allowance (HRA): Employees are typically provided with a government housing facility, while those who do not accept government housing are eligible for a House rental allowance. Based on the city’s population, the HRA varies. 

In the table below, we’ll look at the HRA for various cities.

City of origin	House Rental Allowance (HRA)
Bengaluru, Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, Calcutta, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Chennai, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Noida and Gurgaon.	10% compensation, up to a monthly maximum of Rs.3,200/-
Except for the cities listed in Gandhinagar, Goa, cities with populations surpassing 12 lacs	8% of compensation, up to a monthly maximum of 2,700/-
Cities having populations of at least 5 lakhs but less than 12 lakhs.States having populations of less than 12 lakhsSuch as Pondicherry, Chandigarh, Panchkula, Port Blair, Mohali.	7% of compensation, up to a monthly maximum of 2,600/-

• City Compensation Allowance:  It is a form of benefit provided by employers to their employees to compensate for the high costs of living in big cities. This is included in their pay package.

Posting location	Rate
Bengaluru, Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, Calcutta, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Chennai, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Noida and Gurgaon.	3% compensation, up to a monthly maximum of Rs.800/-
Except for the cities listed in Gandhinagar, Goa, cities with populations surpassing 12 lacs	2.5% compensation, up to a monthly maximum of Rs.760/-
Cities having populations of at least 5 lakhs but less than 12 lakhs.States having populations of less than 12 lakhsSuch as Pondicherry, Chandigarh, Panchkula, Port Blair, Mohali.	2% compensation, up to a monthly maximum of Rs.590/-

• Transport Allowance: The term “transport allowance” refers to a compensation granted to employees to help with commuting expenditures between home and work. It is also a cost given to cover the cost of transportation while performing office duties. Since August 2007, every JKSSB junior engineer and officer, in general, has been entitled to Transportation Allowance, regardless of where they are posted. Under the conveyance system, the officer will receive Re. 800/- per month as a transportation allowance.

• Other Allowance: Junior engineers employed by the JKSSB are also eligible for the following benefits.

• New Pension Scheme
• Leave Travel Subsidy
• Medical Benefits
• House Furnishing Allowance
• Household Help Allowance
• Personal Accident cover
• Education loans with subsidized interests
• Interest-free advances for the festival
• Natural calamities.

JKSSB JE Civil Job Profile

Under the guidance of Licenced civil engineers, junior civil engineers work on infrastructure projects. Junior engineers are talented technicians who have a thorough understanding of engineering and design mathematics. Junior civil engineers work on various projects, designing and engineering parts for commercial, industrial, and residential development. The JKSSB Junior Engineer Civil Duties and Responsibilities are listed below.

• Junior civil engineers create designs and specification documents for entire projects or parts of larger projects. They might utilise computer drafting software to make dimensional designs for project elements.
• Junior civil engineers may also review other team members’ designs and blueprints.
• The progress of elements of the project is overseen by a large number of junior civil engineers on behalf of the senior civil engineer. This could include visiting job sites to gather measurements or addressing contractor difficulties and delays.
• A junior civil engineer is often the point of contact between the engineering team and the construction crew. Junior civil engineers may collaborate closely with the senior engineer to set project schedules and timetables for deliverables.
• Junior civil engineers may be entrusted with budget management and developing material & personnel cost estimates based on documentation and project plans by lead civil engineers.
• Junior civil engineers may visit construction sites regularly to monitor progress & ensure that projects are finished by following specifications and building codes.
• A junior civil engineer typically makes a report on on-site conditions & progress and submits it to the project’s lead civil engineer.
• When project aspects need to vary from designs, a junior civil engineer may issue direction to subcontractors on behalf of the principal civil engineer.
• Junior civil engineers assist in various ways during the planning and building stages, including collecting information for permit applications, presenting papers or designs to government officials, and keeping track of change orders.
• Junior civil engineers get tasks directly from the senior civil engineer; hence their day-to-day responsibilities can change depending on the project’s demands.
• Junior civil engineers write progress reports & present them to the senior civil engineer, technicians, and other team members. Project deadlines, areas where expenses may exceed expectations, and anticipated setbacks or issues that develop during construction may all be included in these reports.
• If the junior civil engineer is employed on a public works project, they may be required to present these findings to members of the public & government officials.

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