The Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has released a major recruitment notification for Junior Engineer (JE) posts through the Junior Engineer Common Recruitment Examination – 2025. This is a golden opportunity for diploma and degree holders in engineering disciplines who wish to build a government career in Arunachal Pradesh.
The notification invites online applications for 413 Junior Engineer posts across various departments such as Public Works Department, Rural Works Department, Urban Development & Housing, Public Health Engineering & Water Supply, Water Resources, and Hydro Power Development Department.
The posts fall under Pay Matrix Level-6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400/-) in Group B (Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial) service as per government rules.
APPSC Junior Engineer Recruitment 2025 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) |
| Post Name | Junior Engineer (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer/IT, Electronics & Telecommunication) |
| Total Vacancies | 413 |
| Departments | PWD, RWD, UD & Housing, PHED & Water Supply, Water Resources, Hydro Power Development |
| Pay Scale | Pay Matrix Level-6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400/-) |
| Job Category | Group B (Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial) |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Apply Online Start Date | 18 September 2025 (5:00 PM) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 10 October 2025 (5:00 PM) |
| Exam Date (Tentative) | 11 January 2026 (Sunday) |
Total Vacancies – 413 Junior Engineer Posts
The department-wise and category-wise break-up of vacancies is as follows:
| Department | Post | Unreserved | Reserved for APST | PwBD | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Works Department (PWD) | Junior Engineer (Civil) | 112 | 15 | 4 | 131 |
| Rural Works Department (RWD) | Junior Engineer (Civil) | 90 | 12 | 3 | 105 |
| Urban Development & Housing (UD&H) | Junior Engineer (Civil) | 6 | 2 | – | 8 |
| Public Health Engineering & Water Supply (PHED) | Junior Engineer (Civil) | 68 | 86 | 8 | 162 |
| Water Resources Department (WRD) | Junior Engineer (Civil) | 40 | 11 | 2 | 53 |
| Hydro Power Department (HPD) | Junior Engineer (Civil) | 25 | 6 | 2 | 33 |
| Hydro Power Department (HPD) | JE (Elect/Mech/Computer/IT/Electronics & Telecom) | 44 | 29 | 4 | 77 |
| Grand Total | – | – | – | – | 413 |
Total Vacancies = 413
Includes reservation for APST and PwBD candidates.
Department-Wise Posts
1. Public Works Department (PWD)
- Post: Junior Engineer (Civil)
- Vacancies: 131
- Reserved for APST: 15
- PwBD Reservation: 4 (Blindness/Low Vision, Deaf/Hard of Hearing, Locomotor Disability, etc.)
2. Rural Works Department (RWD)
- Post: Junior Engineer (Civil)
- Vacancies: 105
- Reserved for APST: 12
- PwBD: 3
3. Urban Development & Housing (UD&H)
- Post: Junior Engineer (Civil)
- Vacancies: 8
- Reserved for APST: 2
4. Public Health Engineering & Water Supply (PHED)
- Post: Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical)
- Vacancies: 162
- Reserved for APST: 86
- PwBD: 8
5. Water Resources Department (WRD)
- Post: Junior Engineer (Civil)
- Vacancies: 53
- Reserved for APST: 11
- PwBD: 2
6. Hydro Power Department (HPD)
- Posts: Junior Engineer (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer/IT, Electronics & Telecommunication)
- Vacancies: 110 (including mixed branches)
- Reserved for APST: 35
- PwBD: 4
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for APPSC Junior Engineer posts, candidates must fulfill the following requirements:
1. Educational Qualification
- Diploma (3 years) / Bachelor’s Degree / B.Tech in the relevant engineering branch from a recognized university/institute.
Branch-wise requirements:
- Civil Engineering (PWD, RWD, UD&H, PHED, WRD, HPD)
- Agricultural Engineering (for WRD – JE Civil)
- Electrical Engineering (PHED & HPD)
- Mechanical Engineering (PHED & HPD)
- Computer Engineering / Information Technology (HPD – JE IT)
- Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering (HPD – JE Electronics)
Candidates in the final year/semester of their qualifying examination are also eligible to apply, provided they produce proof of qualification during the interview.
2. Age Limit
- Minimum: 18 years
- Maximum: 35 years as on 10 October 2025.
- Relaxations as per Arunachal Pradesh government rules:
- APST candidates
- PwBD candidates
- Regular Government servants of Arunachal Pradesh
Application Process – How to Apply
All applications must be submitted online only. The process is as follows:
- One Time Registration (OTR)
- Candidates must register on the APPSC portal.
- Those already registered need not register again – they can directly login.
- Fill Online Application Form
- Login with OTR credentials and fill in personal, educational, and communication details.
- Select the preferred department (once chosen, cannot be changed).
- Upload Documents
- Passport size photograph
- Signature
- Degree/Diploma certificates
- Category certificates (APST, PwBD, etc.)
- NOC from employer (for government servants)
- Submit Application & Fee
- Submit the form and keep the registration number for future reference.
Application link is active from 18 September 2025 (5 PM) to 10 October 2025 (5 PM).
Selection Process
The selection will be based on the Junior Engineer Common Recruitment Examination – 2025 followed by Viva-Voce/Interview.
Stages of Selection:
- Written Examination (Objective/Descriptive)
- Engineering subjects (branch-specific)
- General Studies & Aptitude
- Total marks will be notified in the official syllabus.
- Interview/Viva-Voce
- Candidates qualifying written exam will be called for interview.
- Original documents will be verified.
- Final Merit List
- Based on Written Exam + Viva Voce performance.
- Subject to reservation rules for APST and PwBD.
Pay Scale & Benefits
- Pay Matrix Level-6: ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400/- (as per 7th CPC).
- Additional allowances and benefits as per Arunachal Pradesh government rules.
- Pension, medical, and housing benefits as per service norms.
Key Instructions for Applicants
- Candidates must apply only once. Multiple applications will be rejected; if multiple are submitted, the one with highest Registration ID will be accepted.
- Applications submitted offline or after due date will not be considered.
- The Commission reserves the right to modify or cancel vacancies as per departmental requirements.
- Admit cards for written examination will be released online.
- Applicants are advised to regularly check the APPSC website for updates.
Why Apply for JE Jobs in Arunachal Pradesh?
- Stable government career in engineering services.
- Opportunity to work in infrastructure development projects like roads, bridges, power, housing, water supply, and urban planning.
- Good pay scale with growth opportunities.
- Special reservation for APST and PwBD candidates ensures inclusive recruitment.
