SSC JE 2026 Recruitment Notification is out on the ssc.nic.in website with 1748 vacancies, the SSC JE 2026 Exam is scheduled to take place in October-December 2026. Diploma and engineering candidates can apply for SSC Junior Engineer 2026. Interested and eligible candidates are encouraged to apply before the specified deadline. The detailed eligibility criteria, application process, and registration information are provided below.
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SSC JE Recruitment Drive 2026:
| Organization Name | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Post Name | Junior Engineer (JE) |
| Salary | ₹35,400 – 1,12,400/- (6th Pay Commission.) |
| Experience | Freshers/Experienced |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Vacancies | 1748 Posts (Tentative) |
| Website | www.ssc.com |
| Last Date | 22 September 2026 |
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Age Limit and Post Details for SSC JE Recruitment Drive 2026
| Department | Post | Maximum Age Limit |
| Border Roads Organisation (BRO) | Civil / Electrical / Mechanical | Up to 30 Years |
| Brahmaputra Board of Ministry of Jal Shakti | Civil | Up to 30 Years |
| Central Public Works Department CPWD | Civil / Electrical | Up to 32 Years |
| Central Water and Power Research Station (CWPRS) | Civil / Electrical | Up to 30 Years |
| Central Water Commission (CWC) | Civil / Mechanical | Up to 30 Years |
| Directorate of Quality Assurance Naval (DGQA) | Electrical / Mechanical | Up to 30 Years |
| Farkka Barrage Project | Civil / Electrical | Up to 30 Years |
| Military Engineer Services (MES) | Civil / Electrical / Mechanical | Up to 30 Years |
| National Technical Research Organization (NTRO) | Civil | Up to 30 Years |
| Director General of Lighthouses & Lightships (DGLL) | Civil / Electrical | Up to 32 Years |
| Department of Telecommunications (DoT) | Telecom | Up to 30 Years |
| India Meteorological Department | Scientific Assistant | Up to 30 Years |
| Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying | Civil | Up to 30 Years |
Age Relaxations (as on 01.08.2026):
- 5 years for SC/ST
- 3 years for OBC
- 10 Years for Persons with Disabilities.
- 13 years for PwD + OBC
- 15 years for PwD + SC/ ST
- ESM: 3 years after deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age.
- Defense Personnel: 03 – 08 years
- Others as per the Govt.Rules
SSC Junior Engineer 2026 – Qualification:
Core Engineering (CPWD, BRO, MES, CWC, CWPRS): Diploma or Degree in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical
(Note: For BRO and MES, a 2-year working experience is required for diploma holders, whereas B.Tech freshers are directly eligible).
BRO Special Note: Only male candidates can apply for BRO, and their physical fitness test is mandatory.
Department of Telecommunication (JE Telecom): B.Tech/B.E. in Electrical, Electronics, CS, IT, or Instrumentation.
India Meteorological Department (Scientific Assistant): B.Sc with Physics OR a Computer Science / IT / Electronics degree.
SSC JE Selection Process 2026
The selection process for SSC JE 2026 is divided into three phases:
1. Paper-I (Computer-Based Examination):
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- The first stage is an online computer-based examination consisting of objective-type questions.
2. Paper-II (Computer-Based Examination):
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- Those who qualify Paper-I are eligible to appear for Paper-II.
| Papers | Mode of Exam | Subjects | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| Paper 1 | Computer Based Examination | General Intelligence & Reasoning | 50 | 50 | 2 hours |
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 | |||
| Part-A: General Engineering (Civil & Structural) OR Part-B: General Engineering (Electrical) OR Part-C: General Engineering (Mechanical) OR Part-D General Engineering (Computer Science and Information Technology) / Part-E General Engineering (Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering)/ Part-F Physics OR For the post of JE (Telecom): Part-G: Telecommunication |
100 | 100 | |||
| Paper 2 | Computer Based Examination | Part-A: General Engineering (Civil & Structural) OR Part-B: General Engineering (Electrical) OR Part-B: General Engineering (Mechanical) OR For the post of SA in IMD: Part-D General Engineering (Computer Science and Information Technology) / Part-E General Engineering (Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering)/ Part-F Physics OR For the post of JE (Telecom): Part-G: Telecommunication |
100 | 300 | 2 hours |
3. Document Verification:
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- After clearing Paper-II, candidates are called for the document verification process.
- Here, candidates need to provide their original documents to verify their eligibility and other details mentioned in the application form.
4. Final Merit List:
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- The final selection is based on the candidate’s performance in both Paper-I and Paper-II.
- A merit list is prepared, and candidates are allocated positions based on their ranks and preferences.
To qualify for the SSC JE 2024, candidates must pass all three stages of the selection process. Candidates can refer to the SSC JE Selection Process 2024 for additional information on the selection process.
SSC Junior Engineer Application Fee
- For General/ OBC/ EWS Candidates: Rs. 100/-
- For SC/ ST/ Ex-Servicemen/ PwBD/ Female Candidates: No Fee
- Mode of Payment: Online.
SSC JE Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates
| Activity | Dates |
| Dates for Submission of Online Application Form | 02.09.2026 to 22.09.2026 |
| Last date and time for receipt of the Online Application Form | 22.09.2026 (23:00 hours) |
| Last date and time for making online fee payment | 23.09.2026 (23:00 hours) |
| Dates of ‘Window for Online Application Form Correction and Online payment of Correction Charges’ | 28.09.2026 to 30.09.2026 (23:00 hours) |
| Tentative schedule of Computer-Based Examination (Paper-I) | October/November, 2026 |
| Tentative schedule of Computer-Based Examination (Paper-II) | December, 2026 |
How to Apply for SSC JE Recruitment 2026?
To apply for this recruitment Drive, interested candidates must follow the procedure outlined below:
- Click on the “Apply here” button provided below. You will be redirected to the official career page.
- Click on “Apply”.
- If you have not registered before, create an account.
- After registration, log in and fill in the application form with all the necessary details.
- Submit all relevant documents, if requested (e.g. resume, mark sheet, ID proof).
- Verify that all the details entered are correct.
- Submit the application form after verification.
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SSC JE Recruitment – Frequently Asked Questions:
Q1: What are the posts covered under this recruitment notice?
The notice covers recruitment for Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Telecom) across various government organizations, as well as the Scientific Assistant post in the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
Q2: What is the last date to apply for the SSC JE 2026 examination?
The deadline for receipt of the online application form is September 22, 2026 (23:00 hours). The last date for online fee payment is September 23, 2026.
Q3: How many vacancies have been announced?
There are 1748 tentative vacancies for the 2026 cycle.
Q4: What is the application fee?
The fee is ₹100. However, women candidates, SC/ST candidates, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD), and Ex-Servicemen (ESM) are completely exempted from payment.
Q5: Is there an option to correct mistakes in the application form?
Yes. A “Window for Online Application Form Correction” will be open from September 28 to September 30, 2026. The correction charge is ₹200 for the first time and ₹500 for a second modification.
Q6: What is the pay scale for the Junior Engineer and Scientific Assistant posts?
The posts fall under Group ‘B’ non-gazetted category and are mapped to Level-6 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix. The basic pay ranges from ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400.
Q7: Is there a negative marking scheme in the exam?
Yes. There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer in Paper-I, and 1 mark for every wrong answer in Paper-II.
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