The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has announced the SSC JE Recruitment 2026 for candidates seeking a Junior Engineer position in various Central Government departments and organizations.
This recruitment drive offers 1,748 tentative vacancies for Junior Engineer posts in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical and Telecom disciplines, along with the Scientific Assistant post under IMD.
According to the recruitment details, the online application process will begin on 2 September 2026 and continue until 22 September 2026, while candidates must complete the required One-Time Registration on the new SSC website before applying.
The selection process will include Paper-I and Paper-II computer-based examinations followed by document verification and, where applicable, medical or physical requirements.
Candidates can check this article for complete information about SSC JE Recruitment 2026, including important dates, vacancy details, eligibility criteria, age limit, application fee, exam pattern, salary, selection process and how to apply online.
SSC JE Recruitment 2026 (Junior Engineer Examination) – Full Details
Official Notification Out — 1748 Junior Engineer Posts | Apply Online 2–22 September 2026
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| Particulars | Details |
| Organization | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Exam Name | Junior Engineer Examination, 2026 |
| Advertisement No. | F. No. HQ-C-3019/1/2026-C-3 |
| Post Name | Junior Engineer (Civil / Electrical / Mechanical / Telecom), Scientific Assistant (IMD) |
| Total Vacancies (Tentative) | 1748 |
| Post Category | Group ‘B’ (Non-Gazetted), Level-6, 7th CPC |
| Application Mode | Online Only |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
SSC JE 2026 — Key Highlights
| What’s New This Year | 4 new organizations have joined this recruitment: DGLL (Directorate General of Lighthouses & Lightships), DoT (Department of Telecommunications), IMD (Scientific Assistant post), and the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying |
| Total Organizations | 13 central government organizations/departments are recruiting — BRO, Brahmaputra Board, CWC, CPWD, CWPRS, DGQA-Naval, Farakka Barrage Project, MES, NTRO, DGLL, DoT, IMD, and Ministry of Fisheries |
| One-Time Registration (OTR) | First-time applicants must complete OTR on SSC’s new website — OTR done on the old website is not valid |
Important Dates 2026
- Online Application Start Date: 02 September 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online: 22 September 2026 (11:00 PM)
- Last Date for Online Fee Payment: 23 September 2026 (11:00 PM)
- Application Correction Window: 28–30 September 2026 (till 11:00 PM)
- Paper-I (Computer Based Exam) Tentative Date: October/November 2026
- Paper-II (Computer Based Exam) Tentative Date: December 2026
- Helpline Number (for application issues): 180 030 930 63 (Toll-Free)
Analytical Note: The application window is only 20 days (2–22 September), which is standard for SSC’s major exams. Note that there’s only about 1-2 months between Paper-I and Paper-II, so candidates should prepare for both papers from the start rather than starting Paper-II prep only after clearing Paper-I.
Organization-Wise Posts and Qualifications (Summary)
| Organization | Post | Minimum Qualification | Age Limit |
| Border Roads Organisation (BRO) | JE (Civil), JE (E&M) | Degree or 3-year Diploma + 2 years’ experience | Up to 30 years |
| Brahmaputra Board (Ministry of Jal Shakti) | JE (Civil) | 3-year Diploma in Civil Engineering | Up to 30 years |
| Central Water Commission (CWC) | JE (Civil), JE (Mechanical) | Degree or Diploma in relevant engineering | Up to 30 years |
| Central Public Works Department (CPWD) | JE (Civil), JE (Electrical) | Diploma in relevant engineering | Up to 32 years |
| Central Water & Power Research Station (CWPRS) | JE (Civil), JE (Electrical) | Diploma in relevant engineering | Up to 30 years |
| DGQA-Naval (Ministry of Defence) | JE (Mechanical), JE (Electrical) | Degree or 3-year Diploma + 2 years’ experience | Up to 30 years |
| Farakka Barrage Project (Ministry of Jal Shakti) | JE (Civil), JE (Electrical) | Diploma in relevant engineering | Up to 30 years |
| Military Engineer Services (MES) | JE (Civil), JE (E&M) | Degree or 3-year Diploma + 2 years’ experience | Up to 30 years |
| National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO) | JE (Civil) | 3-year Diploma in Civil Engineering | Up to 30 years |
| DG Lighthouses & Lightships (Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways) | JE (Civil), JE (Electrical) | Degree, or Diploma + 3 years’ experience | Up to 32 years |
| Department of Telecommunications (DoT) | JE (Telecom) | Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Electronics/Computer Science/Telecom/IT etc. | Up to 30 years |
| Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying | JE (Civil) | Degree or 3-year Diploma in Civil Engineering | Up to 30 years |
Note: This is a summary table. Full detailed qualification conditions (years of experience, alternative qualifications, etc.) for each organization are in the official notification. For Scientific Assistant (IMD), the qualification is a degree/diploma in Computer Science & IT, Electronics & Telecom Engineering, or Physics — check the original PDF for full detail.
Analytical Note: CPWD and DG Lighthouses & Lightships allow age up to 32 years, while the other 11 organizations cap it at 30 years. Candidates aged 30-32 have a real edge applying specifically to these two organizations.
SSC JE 2026 Vacancy Details
Total Vacancies: 1748 (Tentative)
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Note: Organization-wise and category-wise (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD) vacancy breakup has not yet been released by SSC — this will be published separately on the Commission’s website. This section will be updated as soon as that data is out.
Nationality
- Candidate must be a citizen of India
- A subject of Nepal or Bhutan is also eligible
- A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania), Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, or Vietnam is also eligible — subject to a Certificate of Eligibility issued by the Government of India
Age Limit & Relaxation
- Crucial Date for age calculation: 01 August 2026
- For posts with 30-year age limit: born between 02.08.1996 and 01.08.2008
- For posts with 32-year age limit: born between 02.08.1994 and 01.08.2008
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PwBD (Unreserved/EWS) | 10 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | 3 years extra, after deducting actual military service from current age |
| Defence personnel disabled in war/disturbed area (Unreserved/EWS/OBC) | 3 years |
| Defence personnel disabled in war/disturbed area (SC/ST) | 8 years |
Important: These are Group ‘B’ posts, so there is no reservation for Ex-Servicemen (ESM) — only age relaxation applies. Also, sons, daughters, and dependents of Ex-Servicemen do NOT get any age relaxation.
Application Fee
| General/OBC/EWS Male Candidates | ₹100/- |
| Women / SC / ST / PwD / Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | Fully Exempted (Nil) |
| Last Date for Payment | 23 September 2026, till 11:00 PM |
| Payment Mode | Online only — BHIM UPI, Net Banking, Visa/MasterCard/Maestro/RuPay Debit Card |
Note: During the correction window, the first correction costs ₹200/- and any resubmission after that costs ₹500/-.
SSC JE 2026 Salary & Pay Scale
| Component | Details |
| Post Category | Group ‘B’ (Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial) |
| Pay Level | Level-6, 7th Central Pay Commission |
| Pay Scale | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 |
| Additional Allowances | Not Specified / Refer Official Notification (DA, HRA, TA — depends on posting location) |
Exam Pattern 2026 (Scheme of Examination)
| Paper | Subject | Questions/Marks | Duration |
| Paper-I (Qualifying) | General Intelligence & Reasoning | 50/50 | 2 Hours |
| General Awareness | 50/50 | ||
| General Engineering (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical/Telecom — as per your qualification) | 100/100 | ||
| Paper-II (Counts for Merit) | General Engineering (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical/Telecom — as per your qualification) | 100/300 | 2 Hours |
Note: Both papers will be Objective Type, Multiple Choice questions, set in both Hindi and English. Paper-I has a 0.25 mark deduction per wrong answer; Paper-II has a full 1 mark deduction per wrong answer. A Scientific Calculator and reference tables (IS 456:2000, Steam Table) will be available on-screen during the exam — no physical calculator or table is allowed.
Analytical Note: A full 1-mark deduction per wrong answer in Paper-II is much stricter than most other SSC exams (like CGL or CHSL), which usually deduct only 0.25-0.5 marks. In Paper-II, only attempt questions you’re genuinely confident about — guessing here can cost you dearly.
Minimum Qualifying Marks
| Category | Minimum Percentage |
| UR (Unreserved) | 30% |
| OBC/EWS | 25% |
| All Other Categories (SC/ST/PwBD etc.) | 20% |
Note: Paper-I is entirely qualifying in nature — its marks are NOT added to the final merit. Final selection is based only on normalized Paper-II marks.
Selection Process
- Stage 1: Paper-I (Computer Based, Qualifying) — General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, relevant engineering subject
- Stage 2: Paper-II (Computer Based, counts for merit) — relevant engineering subject, 300 marks
- Stage 3: Document Verification — after First Round of Tentative Allocation (FRTA)
- Stage 4: Medical Examination — especially mandatory for BRO posts, including a Physical Efficiency Test and physical/medical standards
Analytical Note: Separate merit lists will be prepared for JE (Civil), JE (Electrical & Mechanical), JE (Telecom), and Scientific Assistant (IMD). Candidates eligible for more than one post (e.g., JE Telecom candidates may also qualify for IMD) must choose their subject carefully in the application form — this choice cannot be changed later, so apply carefully.
How to Apply Online for SSC JE 2026
- Visit the official website — ssc.gov.in
- First-time applicants must complete One-Time Registration (OTR) on the new website first — OTR on the old portal is not valid
- Click on the Junior Engineer Examination, 2026 link and fill out the online application form
- Carefully select your organization, post, and subject (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical/Telecom) based on your qualification — this cannot be changed later
- Scan and upload the required documents
- Pay the fee online if applicable to your category (women/SC/ST/PwD/ESM candidates don’t need to pay)
- Check all details carefully before final submission — especially name and date of birth (must match your matriculation certificate)
- Important: A candidate can submit only ONE application form — if more than one is found, all of them will be rejected
Documents Required at Document Verification
- Mark sheets for all years/semesters of graduation/degree (original copies)
- Proof of Date of Birth (Matriculation/Secondary Examination Certificate)
- Experience certificate (if required for the post)
- SC/ST/OBC/EWS category certificate (in prescribed format, issued by competent authority)
- PwBD certificate (if applicable)
- Ex-Servicemen (ESM) certificate (if applicable)
- Medical fitness certificate (especially for BRO posts)
Note: If your qualifying exam result was declared before the cut-off date but the certificate is issued later, you’re still considered eligible — as long as you can prove it with documents.
SSC Junior Engineer — Job Profile
- Selected JEs handle planning, execution, and maintenance of Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, or Telecom engineering work across various Government of India technical departments
- BRO/MES: Building and maintaining roads, bridges, and defence infrastructure in border areas
- CPWD: Construction and maintenance of central government buildings and residential quarters
- CWC/Farakka Barrage/Brahmaputra Board: Engineering work related to water resources, dams, and barrage management
- DoT: Telecommunications infrastructure planning and technical support
- Scientific Assistant at IMD: Weather data collection, analysis, and technical support
SSC JE 2026 Preparation Strategy
- Since both Paper-I and Paper-II test your engineering subject (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical/Telecom), build a strong foundation in your core subject from day one — it carries the most marks in both papers (100 in Paper-I, 300 in Paper-II)
- With 1-mark negative marking in Paper-II, wrong answers are costly — focus on concept clarity during revision rather than relying on guesswork
- For General Awareness, cover Indian polity, history, geography, science, and also recent government schemes and infrastructure/engineering-related current affairs
- Practice regularly with previous years’ SSC JE Paper-I and Paper-II question papers to get a feel for the pattern and difficulty level
- Before selecting BRO as an option, carefully read the Physical Efficiency Test and medical standards — if you fail these after selection, you won’t be reallocated to another post
- Fill your organization/post preference thoughtfully in the application — final allocation depends on both your Paper-II merit and your stated preference
Important Links |
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| Apply Online | Click Here (Active 2–22 September 2026) |
| Download Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. How many total vacancies are there in SSC JE 2026?
1748 posts (tentative). The organization-wise and category-wise breakup will be released separately by the Commission.
Q2. What is the last date to apply?
22 September 2026, 11:00 PM. The fee payment deadline is 23 September 2026.
Q3. What is the application fee?
₹100/- for General/OBC/EWS male candidates. Women, SC, ST, PwD, and Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempt from the fee.
Q4. What is the minimum qualification for SSC JE?
It varies by organization and post — generally a degree or 3-year diploma in the relevant engineering subject (some posts also require 2 years of experience with a diploma).
Q5. What’s the difference between Paper-I and Paper-II?
Paper-I is qualifying in nature and its marks are not added to the merit list. Final selection is based only on normalized Paper-II marks.
Q6. What is the SSC JE salary?
Level-6 (7th Pay Commission) — ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400, plus allowances like DA and HRA separately.
Q7. Can a candidate apply for more than one post?
If eligible for more than one post (e.g., JE Telecom and IMD Scientific Assistant), a candidate may qualify for both, but the subject chosen in the application form cannot be changed later.