SSC JE Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for Junior Engineer Posts

SSC JE Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for Junior Engineer Posts

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the official SSC JE Recruitment 2026 notification for the recruitment of 1,748 tentative Junior Engineer posts in various Central Government organizations. The vacancies include Junior Engineer (Civil), Electrical, Mechanical, Electrical & Mechanical, Telecom, along with Scientific Assistant in the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

Eligible candidates can apply online through the official SSC website or the my SSC mobile application. The online application process started on 02 September 2026, and the last date to submit the application is 22 September 2026 up to 11:00 PM.

Candidates with the required Engineering Degree/Diploma or relevant Science/technical qualification can apply according to the specific post and organization. The SSC JE 2026 examination will be conducted through Paper-I and Paper-II Computer Based Examinations, followed by Document Verification and applicable physical/medical tests.

SSC JE Recruitment 2026 – Overview

• Recruiting Organization: Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
• Exam Name: Junior Engineer (JE) Examination, 2026
• Job Type: Central Govt Job (Permanent)
• Posts: JE Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Electrical & Mechanical, Telecom and Scientific Assistant (IMD)
• Post Category: Group ‘B’
• Pay Level: Level-6
• Application Mode: Online
• Job Location: All Over India
• Who can apply: Both Male & Female
• Work Experience: No Experience
• Official Website: ssc.gov.in
• Reference No.: F. No. HQ-C-3019/1/2026-C-3

SSC JE Vacancy 2026

SSC has announced approximately 1,748 tentative vacancies under the Junior Engineer Examination 2026.

The recruitment covers:

• Junior Engineer – Civil
• Junior Engineer – Electrical
• Junior Engineer – Mechanical
• Junior Engineer – Electrical & Mechanical
• Junior Engineer – Telecom
• Scientific Assistant – India Meteorological Department (IMD)

The final post-wise and category-wise vacancy details are to be published separately by SSC. The Commission has stated that candidates should check the Tentative Vacancy section on the official website for updated vacancy information.

Organizations Covered Under SSC JE Recruitment 2026

SSC JE vacancies are available across several Central Government organizations and departments.

Some of the organizations included are:

• Border Roads Organisation (BRO)
• Brahmaputra Board, Ministry of Jal Shakti
• Central Water Commission
• Central Public Works Department (CPWD)
• Central Water and Power Research Station
• DGQA-Naval, Ministry of Defence
• Farakka Barrage Project
• Military Engineer Services (MES)
• National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO)
• Directorate General of Lighthouses & Lightships
• Department of Telecommunications (DoT)
• India Meteorological Department (IMD)
• Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying

The age limit and educational qualification can vary depending on the organization and post.

SSC JE Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates must satisfy the prescribed nationality, educational qualification and age requirements for the post and organization selected.

Nationality

A candidate must be:

• A citizen of India, or
• A subject of Nepal, or
• A subject of Bhutan, or
• A person of Indian origin who has migrated from specified countries with the intention of permanently settling in India, subject to the required eligibility certificate.

Candidates belonging to the specified migrated categories must obtain the required eligibility certificate from the Government of India.

 

SSC JE Educational Qualification 2026

The educational qualification depends on the particular post and organization.

Junior Engineer – Civil

Generally, candidates need:

• A Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognised university/institute, or
• A three-year Diploma in Civil Engineering, along with relevant work experience wherever prescribed by the concerned organization.

Junior Engineer – Electrical / Mechanical

Candidates generally require:

• Degree or Diploma in the relevant Electrical/Mechanical/Automobile Engineering discipline from a recognised university/institute.

Some organizations may prescribe additional work experience.

Junior Engineer – Telecom

Candidates can have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology in relevant disciplines such as:

• Electrical Engineering
• Electronics Engineering
• Electrical Communications
• Computer Science
• Telecommunications
• Information Technology
• Instrumentation

Scientific Assistant – IMD

Candidates require a relevant Bachelor's degree in Science/technical fields, including qualifications involving:

• Physics
• Computer Science
• Computer Applications
• Electronics
• Electronics & Communication Engineering
• Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering
• Instrumentation
• Information Technology
• Telecommunication Engineering
• Communication Engineering

Because qualification requirements vary between organizations, candidates should check the exact qualification for their preferred post before applying.

SSC JE Age Limit 2026

The crucial date for calculating age is 01 August 2026.

Depending on the organization, the maximum age may be 30 years or 32 years.

Posts with Maximum Age of 30 Years

Candidates should be born:

• Not earlier than: 02 August 1996
• Not later than: 01 August 2008

Posts with Maximum Age of 32 Years

Candidates should be born:

• Not earlier than: 02 August 1994
• Not later than: 01 August 2008 

Age Relaxation

Applicable relaxation includes:

• SC/ST: 5 years
• OBC: 3 years
• PwBD (UR/EWS): 10 years
• PwBD (OBC): 13 years
• PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years
• Ex-Servicemen: 3 years after deduction of military service
• Defence Personnel disabled in operations: 3 years
• Defence Personnel disabled in operations (SC/ST): 8 years

Age relaxation is subject to the conditions prescribed in the official notification.

SSC JE Application Fee 2026

The application fee is:

• General/UR/OBC/EWS Male: ₹100
• Women Candidates: Exempted
• SC Candidates: Exempted
• ST Candidates: Exempted
• PwBD Candidates: Exempted
• Ex-Servicemen: Exempted

The fee can be paid online through:

• BHIM UPI
• Net Banking
• Visa Debit Card
• MasterCard Debit Card
• Maestro Debit Card
• RuPay Debit Card

The last date for fee payment is 23 September 2026 up to 11:00 PM. The fee is non-refundable once paid.

SSC JE Salary 2026

SSC JE posts are Group ‘B’ posts in Pay Level-6 under the 7th Central Pay Commission.

• Pay Level: Level-6
• Pay Scale: ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400

In addition to basic pay, selected candidates will receive applicable allowances such as DA, HRA and TA, according to the rules of the concerned organization.

The actual in-hand salary can vary depending on the posting and applicable allowances.

 

SSC JE Important Dates 2026

Candidates should remember the following dates:

• Notification/Application Start: 02 September 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 22 September 2026, 11:00 PM
• Last Date for Fee Payment: 23 September 2026, 11:00 PM
• Application Correction: 28 September to 30 September 2026
• Paper-I: October/November 2026, tentative
• Paper-II: December 2026, tentative

Candidates should complete the application well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical problems.

SSC JE Selection Process 2026

The SSC JE selection process consists of the following stages:

1. Paper-I – Computer Based Examination
2. Paper-II – Computer Based Examination
3. Document Verification
4. Physical Standards/Medical Examination, wherever applicable

For example, physical standards and medical examination are applicable for certain posts under organizations such as BRO/GREF.

SSC JE Paper-I Exam Pattern 2026

Paper-I is a Computer Based Examination consisting of:

General Intelligence & Reasoning

• Questions: 50
• Marks: 50

General Awareness

• Questions: 50
• Marks: 50

General Engineering

The technical section is based on the engineering subject relevant to the post:

• Civil Engineering, or
• Electrical Engineering, or
• Mechanical Engineering
• Questions: 100
• Marks: 100

Paper-I Summary

• Total Questions: 200
• Total Marks: 200
• Duration: 2 hours
• Duration for eligible candidates using a scribe: 2 hours 40 minutes
• Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer

Paper-I questions are objective-type multiple-choice questions.

 

SSC JE Paper-II Exam Pattern 2026

Paper-II is also conducted through a Computer Based Examination.

It focuses on the relevant engineering/technical subject in greater depth.

• Questions: 100
• Marks: 300
• Duration: 2 hours
• Scribe-eligible candidates: 2 hours 40 minutes
• Negative Marking: 1 mark for each wrong answer

Candidates shortlisted from Paper-I will be eligible to appear for Paper-II.

SSC JE Merit List

Separate merit lists are prepared for different categories of posts, including:

• JE Civil
• JE Electrical & Mechanical
• Scientific Assistant (IMD)
• JE Telecom

Both examination papers contain objective-type multiple-choice questions in Hindi and English.

Documents Required

Candidates should keep the following documents/information ready for the application and later verification:

• Aadhaar Card/valid ID proof
• Class 10 certificate for date of birth
• Engineering Degree/Diploma certificate
• Engineering marksheets
• Relevant experience certificate, wherever required
• Category certificate, if applicable
• PwBD certificate, if applicable
• Ex-Servicemen documents, if applicable
• Educational qualification documents
• Recent photograph and signature
• Other documents required by SSC

Candidates should ensure that their educational qualification exactly matches the requirements of the selected organization and post.

How to Apply for SSC JE Recruitment 2026

Candidates can apply online through the official SSC website or the mySSC mobile application.

Follow these steps:

1. Visit the official SSC website.
2. Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) on the new SSC website.
3. Candidates who already have an OTR on the old SSC website should note that it is not valid on the new website.
4. Log in using your registered credentials.
5. Select Junior Engineer (JE) Examination 2026.
6. Fill in your personal, educational and other required details.
7. Select the appropriate organization, post and engineering subject/stream according to your qualification.
8. Upload the photograph and signature as required, or use Aadhaar-based authentication where available.
9. Pay the application fee if applicable.
10. Preview the application carefully.
11. Submit the application form.
12. Download and save/print a copy of the submitted application for future reference.

The selected organization, post and relevant subject/stream should be chosen carefully because the notification states that this choice cannot be changed later.

SSC JE Application Correction 2026

SSC has provided a correction window from:

28 September 2026 to 30 September 2026, up to 11:00 PM.

Candidates who need to make corrections should use the correction facility within the prescribed period.

However, it is strongly recommended to verify all information carefully before final submission rather than depending on the correction window.

SSC JE Preparation Strategy 2026

For candidates preparing for SSC JE 2026, the technical section should receive the highest priority because it forms a major part of both papers.

1. Understand the Technical Syllabus

Start with the engineering syllabus relevant to your post:

• Civil Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering

Focus first on fundamental concepts and formulas.

2. Prepare General Intelligence & Reasoning

Practise topics such as:

• Analogy
• Series
• Classification
• Coding-Decoding
• Logical reasoning
• Non-verbal reasoning

Regular practice will improve speed and accuracy.

3. Improve General Awareness

Focus on:

• Current affairs
• Indian history
• Geography
• Polity
• Economy
• General science
• Important government developments

4. Practise Previous-Year Questions

Previous SSC JE papers are useful for understanding:

• Question difficulty
• Repeated concepts
• Time management
• Technical question patterns

5. Take Mock Tests

Regular mock tests can help candidates identify weak areas and improve examination speed.

Important Instructions for SSC JE 2026

• Apply only through the official SSC website or mySSC app.
• Complete the application before 22 September 2026.
• Pay the applicable fee before 23 September 2026.
• Carefully select the organization, post and engineering stream.
• Check the exact qualification for the selected organization.
• Keep copies of the submitted application.
• Check the official SSC website regularly for examination updates.
• Candidates applying for posts with special physical/medical requirements should carefully read the applicable conditions.

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FAQs – SSC JE Recruitment 2026

How many vacancies are available in SSC JE 2026?

SSC has announced 1,748 tentative vacancies.

Which posts are available?

The recruitment covers JE Civil, JE Electrical, JE Mechanical, JE Electrical & Mechanical, JE Telecom and Scientific Assistant (IMD).

What is the qualification for SSC JE?

Candidates generally require a relevant Engineering Degree or Diploma, depending on the organization and post. The exact qualification varies between departments.

What is the age limit for SSC JE?

Depending on the organization, the maximum age is generally 30 or 32 years, with applicable relaxation for reserved categories.

What is the SSC JE application fee?

The fee is ₹100 for applicable male candidates. Women, SC, ST, PwBD and eligible Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempted.

What is the salary of an SSC JE?

SSC JE is a Group ‘B’, Pay Level-6 post with a pay scale of ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400, plus applicable allowances.

What is the selection process?

Selection is based on Paper-I, Paper-II and Document Verification, with physical/medical examination applicable to certain posts.

What is the last date to apply for SSC JE 2026?

The last date to submit the online application is 22 September 2026 at 11:00 PM.

When will SSC JE Paper-I be conducted?

Paper-I is tentatively scheduled for October/November 2026.

When will SSC JE Paper-II be conducted?

Paper-II is tentatively scheduled for December 2026.