The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has postponed the Junior Engineer (Civil) recruitment examination that was scheduled to be held on January 25, 2026, following protests and concerns raised by aspirants regarding the conduct and transparency of the examination. The decision was confirmed through an official press release issued by the civic body on January 24, 2026.
Official Confirmation by PMC
In its statement, PMC said the examination has been deferred due to “unavoidable reasons” and in response to representations submitted by candidates demanding a fair and transparent recruitment process. Referring to the recruitment notification, the civic body stated that Advertisement No. 1/1579, which invited applications for direct recruitment to the post of Junior Engineer (Civil), Class-III, will remain valid, but the examination date has been postponed.
Review of Exam Arrangements Underway
PMC clarified that the administration is currently reviewing multiple aspects of the recruitment process, including exam logistics, facilities, and procedural transparency, to ensure the smooth and orderly conduct of the examination. The corporation added that the revised date, exam timings, and test centres will be announced shortly through the official PMC website and authorised communication channels. Earlier, PMC had planned to conduct the examination across 69 exam centres located in 20 districts and six revenue divisions of Maharashtra.
High Number of Applicants for Limited Vacancies
The Junior Engineer recruitment drive is among PMC’s largest ongoing hiring processes.For the current cycle:
- Total vacancies: 169 Junior Engineer (Civil) posts
- Total applicants: 41,273 candidates
By comparison, the civic body had recruited 748 candidates across departments during 2022–23.
Exam Postponed for the Second Time
This is the second postponement of the Junior Engineer examination. The exam was originally scheduled for December 1, 2025, but had to be deferred earlier due to the implementation of the municipal election model code of conduct. The latest postponement has been attributed to administrative and procedural concerns highlighted by candidates.
Advisory Issued to Candidates
PMC has urged aspirants to ignore rumours and unofficial updates circulating on social media. Candidates have been advised to rely only on information published through official PMC platforms. The civic body expressed regret for the inconvenience caused and assured applicants that the recruitment process will be conducted in a fair, transparent, and efficient manner. Further updates related to the examination will be made available on PMC’s official recruitment portal