| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Examination Name | Junior Engineer (JE) Examination, 2026 |
| Posts | JE (Civil), JE (Electrical), JE (Mechanical), JE (Electrical & Mechanical), JE (Telecom), Scientific Assistant (IMD) |
| Post Category | Group 'B', Level-6 |
| Total Vacancies | 1748 (Tentative) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
| Reference No. | F. No. HQ-C-3019/1/2026-C-3 |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Start of online application | 02.09.2026 |
| Last date to submit online application | 22.09.2026 (23:00 hours) |
| Last date for online fee payment | 23.09.2026 (23:00 hours) |
| Application form correction window | 28.09.2026 to 30.09.2026 (23:00 hours) |
| Computer Based Examination – Paper-I (tentative) | October/November 2026 |
| Computer Based Examination – Paper-II (tentative) | December 2026 |
| Helpline number | 180 030 930 63 (toll-free) |
The SSC JE last date to submit the online application is 22 September 2026, and candidates can pay the application fee online until 23 September 2026. A separate correction window is also being offered from 28–30 September 2026 for candidates who need to edit their submitted form.
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SSC JE Vacancy 2026SSC has notified 1748 tentative vacancies for the Junior Engineer Examination 2026. These vacancies are spread across multiple Central Government organizations and posts, including JE (Civil), JE (Electrical), JE (Mechanical), JE (Electrical & Mechanical), JE (Telecom), and Scientific Assistant in IMD.
The organization-wise and category-wise (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD) vacancy break-up is not fixed in the notice itself - SSC has stated that the final, post-wise and category-wise vacancy details will be published separately on its website under "For Candidates > Tentative Vacancy." State-wise or zone-wise vacancy figures are not maintained by SSC; candidates are advised to check with the concerned user department for that information.
Organizations and Posts Covered under SSC JE 2026
The notification lists Junior Engineer and Scientific Assistant posts across the following Central Government organizations/departments. Educational qualification and age limit vary by organization and post - the summary below is indicative; the full post-wise qualification table is available in the official notice.
| Organization | Post(s) Offered | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Border Roads Organisation (BRO) | JE (Civil), JE (Electrical & Mechanical) | Up to 30 years |
| Brahmaputra Board, Ministry of Jal Shakti | JE (Civil) | Up to 30 years |
| Central Water Commission | JE (Mechanical), JE (Civil) | Up to 30 years |
| Central Public Works Department (CPWD) | JE (Electrical), JE (Civil) | Up to 32 years |
| Central Water and Power Research Station | JE (Electrical), JE (Civil) | Up to 30 years |
| DGQA-Naval, Ministry of Defence | JE (Mechanical), JE (Electrical) | Up to 30 years |
| Farakka Barrage Project, Ministry of Jal Shakti | JE (Electrical), JE (Civil) | Up to 30 years |
| Military Engineer Services (MES) | JE (Civil), JE (Electrical & Mechanical) | Up to 30 years |
| National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO) | JE (Civil) | Up to 30 years |
| Directorate General of Lighthouses & Lightships | JE (Civil), JE (Electrical) | Up to 32 years |
| Department of Telecommunications (DoT) | JE (Telecom) | Up to 30 years |
| India Meteorological Department (IMD) | Scientific Assistant | Up to 30 years |
| Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying | JE (Civil) | Up to 30 years |
Note: A candidate who is eligible for one post may also be eligible to apply for a related post (for example, JE Mechanical candidates are also eligible for JE Electrical & Mechanical, and JE Telecom candidates may also be eligible for Scientific Assistant/JE Electrical) - subject to fulfilling the essential qualification for that post. Refer to Notes 1–4 of the official notice for exact cross-eligibility rules.
SSC JE Recruitment 2026 Eligibility CriteriaTo apply for SSC JE 2026, candidates must meet the nationality, educational qualification, and age criteria prescribed for the post and organization they are applying to.
Nationality/Citizenship
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 Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, or specified East African countries with the intention of permanently settling in India (an eligibility certificate from the Government of India is required for these categories).
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SSC JE QualificationEssential educational qualifications differ by organization and post. Broadly:
- JE (Civil): Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized university/institute; or a three-year diploma in Civil Engineering plus relevant work experience (requirement varies by organization).
- JE (Electrical) / JE (Mechanical) / JE (Electrical & Mechanical): Degree or diploma in the relevant Electrical/Mechanical/Automobile engineering discipline from a recognized university/institute, with experience required in some organizations.
- JE (Telecom): Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology in Electrical, Electronics, Electrical Communications, Computer Science, Telecommunications, Information Technology, or Instrumentation.
- Scientific Assistant (IMD): Bachelor's degree in Science with Physics as one of the subjects, or a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Computer Applications/Electronics/Electronics & Communication Engineering/Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering/Instrumentation/Information Technology/Telecommunication Engineering/Communication Engineering.
Because the exact qualification differs organization by organization (for example, CPWD requires a diploma while BRO accepts a degree or diploma-plus-experience), candidates should check the qualification listed against their target organization in the official notice before applying. Qualifications obtained through Open and Distance Learning (ODL)/online mode in restricted disciplines such as Engineering are not accepted unless specifically permitted under applicable UGC regulations or judicial orders.
SSC JE Age LimitThe crucial date for reckoning age is 01.08.2026.
| Age Limit Category | Date of Birth Range |
|---|---|
| Posts with age limit up to 30 years | Not earlier than 02.08.1996 and not later than 01.08.2008 |
| Posts with age limit up to 32 years | Not earlier than 02.08.1994 and not later than 01.08.2008 |
SSC JE Age Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation Beyond Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|
| 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 after deducting military service rendered from actual age |
| Defence personnel disabled in operations (Unreserved/EWS/OBC) | 3 years |
| Defence personnel disabled in operations (SC/ST) | 8 years |
Age relaxation is not admissible to sons, daughters, and other dependents of Ex-Servicemen.
SSC JE Application Fee| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General/UR/OBC/EWS (Male) | ₹100 |
| Women candidates | Exempted |
| SC/ST candidates | Exempted |
| PwBD candidates | Exempted |
| Ex-Servicemen | Exempted |
- Fee can be paid only through online modes: BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or Visa/MasterCard/Maestro/RuPay debit card.
- The fee payment deadline is 23.09.2026 (23:00 hours).
- Fee once paid is not refundable and cannot be adjusted against any other examination.
- Applications with unpaid or incomplete fee status are summarily rejected.
Selected candidates will be appointed to Group 'B' posts in Pay Level-6 of the Pay Matrix under the 7th Central Pay Commission, with a pay scale of ₹35,400 – ₹112,400. Actual in-hand salary will also include applicable allowances (such as DA, HRA and TA) as per the rules of the respective recruiting organization, which are not detailed in this notice.
SSC JE Selection ProcessSelection for SSC JE 2026 is based on the following stages:
- Paper-I (Computer Based Examination) – Qualifying in nature. Covers General Intelligence & Reasoning (50 questions/50 marks), General Awareness (50 questions/50 marks), and the relevant engineering/technical subject based on the post applied for (100 questions/100 marks). Total duration is 2 hours (2 hours 40 minutes for candidates eligible for a scribe). Negative marking of 0.25 marks applies for each wrong answer.
- Paper-II (Computer Based Examination) – For candidates shortlisted from Paper-I. Covers the relevant engineering/technical subject in depth (100 questions/300 marks) in 2 hours (2 hours 40 minutes for scribe-eligible candidates). Negative marking of 1 mark applies for each wrong answer.
- Document Verification (DV) – Provisionally selected candidates must produce original certificates (educational qualification, category, age proof, experience, etc.) for verification by the concerned user department/organization.
- Physical Standards and Medical Examination – Applicable specifically for posts under organizations such as Border Roads Organisation (BRO)/GREF, as detailed in the relevant annexure of the notice.
Separate merit lists are prepared for JE (Civil), JE (Electrical & Mechanical), Scientific Assistant (IMD), and JE (Telecom). Both papers consist of objective-type, multiple-choice questions set in Hindi and English.
Check SSC JE Syllabus 2026 Here
How to Apply for SSC JE Recruitment 2026- Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) on the SSC website (ssc.gov.in). An OTR already generated on the old website (ssc.nic.in) is not valid on the new site.
- Upload photograph and signature, or opt for Aadhaar-based authentication, which exempts candidates from certain photo/signature format rejections.
- Select your organization, post, and relevant subject/stream as per your educational qualification - this choice cannot be changed later.
- Pay the application fee online (if applicable) using BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or a Visa/MasterCard/Maestro/RuPay debit card.
- Preview and submit the form, and save/print a copy for your records.
The SSC JE apply online link is active on the official SSC website (ssc.gov.in) from 02.09.2026 to 22.09.2026. Candidates should complete their application well before the closing date, since SSC has stated it will not be responsible for candidates unable to submit due to heavy website traffic near the deadline.
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There are 1748 tentative vacancies. The final, post-wise and category-wise vacancy numbers will be published separately on the SSC website.
The last date to submit the online application is 22.09.2026 (23:00 hours), and the fee payment deadline is 23.09.2026 (23:00 hours).
It varies by post and organization — generally a relevant engineering degree or diploma (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical/Telecom) for JE posts, and a Bachelor's degree in Science/Computer Science/Electronics for the Scientific Assistant (IMD) post. Check the organization-wise table in the official notice for exact requirements.
Age limit is either up to 30 years or up to 32 years, depending on the organization/post, as reckoned on 01.08.2026. Category-wise age relaxation is applicable as per government rules.
The fee is ₹100. Women candidates, and SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen candidates, are exempted from paying the fee.
Candidates must complete One-Time Registration (OTR) and then fill the online application form on ssc.gov.in or the mySSC mobile app, upload photo/signature (or use Aadhaar authentication), pay the applicable fee, and submit the form before the deadline.
Selection involves Computer Based Examination Paper-I (qualifying), Paper-II, Document Verification, and — for specific organizations such as BRO — Physical Standards and Medical Examination.