APSC JE Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 53 Junior Engineer Vacancies

The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) has formally released the recruitment notification (Advt. No. 03/2026), dated 5th May 2026, for the Junior Engineer (Electrical) post within the Public Works (Building & NH) Department. A total of 53 vacancies are available for direct recruitment. Aspiring candidates who hold a 3-year regular Diploma in Electrical Engineering from an AICTE-recognized institution are eligible to submit their applications online at www.apscrecruitment.in.

APSC JE Recruitment 2026

The Assam Public Service Commission has invited online applications from eligible Indian citizens for the Junior Engineer (Electrical) role under the Public Works (Building & NH) Department. The online application portal for this recruitment drive will officially open on 11th May 2026.

APSC JE Vacancy 2026

A total of 53 Junior Engineer (Electrical) vacancies are to be filled under the Public Works (Building & NH) Department. This breakdown includes 18 seats reserved for women (RFW), 3 posts dedicated to Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD), and 2 reserved for Ex-Servicemen.

What is APSC JE Eligibility 2026

Educational Qualification

• Candidate must possess a 3-year Diploma specifically in Electrical Engineering from an institute recognized by AICTE.
• The diploma course must be a Regular course. Diplomas obtained through Distance Mode of education, by whatever name called, will not be considered.
• Upload all semester/year mark sheets reflecting the subjects studied and the final pass certificate.

Age Limit (as on 01/01/2026)

Applicants must be between 18 and 40 years of age to be eligible. The upper age limit is relaxable for candidates belonging to reserved categories, as detailed in the official relaxation table provided in the notification.

What is APSC JE Application Fee?

The application fee for the APSC JE Recruitment 2026 is category-specific. All payments are facilitated through CSC-SPV, a MeitY-approved organization, which requires a mandatory additional processing fee of Rs. 47.20/- per candidate.

• General-  Rs. 297.20 (Application fee Rs. 250 + Processing fee Rs. 47.20)
• OBC- Rs. 197.20 (Application fee Rs. 150 + Processing fee Rs. 47.20)
• SC / ST / BPL / PwBD- Rs. 47.20 (no application fee)

APSC JE Selection Process 2026

The selection process for the APSC Junior Engineer post consists of three rigorous stages: a Written Examination, an Interview, and Document Verification. Candidates must first qualify in the written test to proceed to the interview stage, followed by final verification before the formal appointment as a Junior Engineer in Assam.

APSC JE Exam Pattern 2026

The APSC Junior Engineer written exam features two papers: Paper 1 focuses on Electrical Engineering, while Paper 2 covers General Studies & General English. Each paper contains 100 multiple-choice questions with a 2-hour time limit. The marking scheme awards 1 mark per correct answer, with a negative marking deduction of 0.25 marks for every incorrect response.

APSC JE Salary Structure 2026

Selected candidates will be placed in the pay scale of Rs. 14,000 to Rs. 70,000, with a starting basic salary of Rs. 35,400 per month and a grade pay of Rs. 8,700. In addition to the base salary, employees are entitled to benefits such as Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and Transport Allowance, subject to mandatory NPS and tax deductions.