SSC JE Recruitment 2026 - Junior Engineer Examination

SSC JE Recruitment 2026 - Junior Engineer Examination

Brief Information

Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the notification for the Junior Engineer Examination, 2026 for recruitment to various Junior Engineer posts in Government of India organizations/offices and for the post of Scientific Assistant in India Meteorological Department (IMD). The posts are Group 'B' posts in Level-6 of the 7th Central Pay Commission with a pay scale of ₹35,400–₹1,12,400. A total of 1,748 tentative vacancies have been notified. Eligible candidates can submit the online application from 02 September 2026 to 22 September 2026 through the official SSC website or the mySSC mobile application. Paper-I is tentatively scheduled for October/November 2026 and Paper-II for December 2026.

Overview

Organization/Department	Staff Selection Commission (SSC), Government of India
Examination Name	Junior Engineer Examination, 2026
Post Name	Junior Engineer (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Electrical & Mechanical, Telecom) and Scientific Assistant in IMD
Total Tentative Vacancies	1,748
Qualification	Diploma/Degree in the relevant engineering/academic discipline as prescribed for the post
Age Limit	Up to 30 years or 32 years depending upon the post, with applicable relaxation
Age Cut-Off Date	01-August-2026
Apply Date	02-September-2026
Last Date	22-September-2026, up to 11:00 PM
Apply Fees	₹100/-; Women, SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempted
Salary (Monthly)	Level-6: ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 Pay Matrix
Job Location	Anywhere in India; posts carry All India Service Liability (AISL)
Apply Mode	Online
Official Website	ssc.gov.in
Join on Whatsapp	WhatsApp Channel WhatsApp Group

Important Dates

Notification Date	02-Sep-2026
Apply Start	02-Sep-2026
Last Date to Apply	22-Sep-2026, up to 11:00 PM
Last Date to Pay Fees Online	23-Sep-2026, up to 11:00 PM
Correction Date	28-Sep-2026 to 30-Sep-2026, up to 11:00 PM
Admit Card Release Date	Download facility is expected 3–4 days before the respective examination; exact date will be notified by SSC
Exam Date - Paper-I	October/November 2026 (Tentative)
Exam Date - Paper-II	December 2026 (Tentative)

Vacancy Details

S.No.	Post/Organization	Post	Vacancy	Pay Level
1	Border Roads Organisation (BRO)	JE (Civil), JE (Electrical & Mechanical)	Total Tentative Vacancies: 1,748 Post-wise/category-wise vacancies will be published separately by SSC.	Level-6 ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400
2	Brahmaputra Board, Ministry of Jal Shakti	JE (Civil)
3	Central Water Commission	JE (Civil), JE (Mechanical)
4	Central Public Works Department (CPWD)	JE (Civil), JE (Electrical)
5	Central Water and Power Research Station	JE (Civil), JE (Electrical)
6	DGQA-NAVAL, Ministry of Defence	JE (Electrical), JE (Mechanical)
7/8	Farakka Barrage Project, Ministry of Jal Shakti	JE (Civil), JE (Electrical)
9	Military Engineer Services (MES)	JE (Civil), JE (Electrical & Mechanical)
10	National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO)	JE (Civil)
11	Director General of Lighthouses & Lightships, Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways	JE (Civil), JE (Electrical)
12	Department of Telecommunications (DoT)	JE (Telecom)
13	India Meteorological Department (IMD)	Scientific Assistant
14	Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying	JE (Civil)
Total					1,748 Tentative	Level-6

Important: SSC states that the tentative/final post-wise and category-wise vacancy details will be made available on the SSC website under the Tentative Vacancy section. State-wise/Zone-wise vacancies are not collected by SSC.

Post-Wise Educational Qualification

Organization	Post	Essential Educational Qualification	Age Limit
Border Roads Organisation (BRO)	JE (Civil)	Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University/Institute; OR 3-Year Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University/Institute/Board + 2 years' experience in Planning/Execution/Maintenance of Civil Engineering works.	Up to 30 years
Border Roads Organisation (BRO)	JE (Electrical & Mechanical)	Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering; OR 3-Year Diploma in Electrical/Automobile/Mechanical Engineering + 2 years' experience in Planning/Execution/Maintenance of Electrical or Mechanical Engineering works.	Up to 30 years
Brahmaputra Board, Ministry of Jal Shakti	JE (Civil)	3-Year Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or Institution.	Up to 30 years
Central Water Commission	JE (Mechanical)	Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University or Institution.	Up to 30 years
Central Water Commission	JE (Civil)	Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or Institution.	Up to 30 years
Central Public Works Department (CPWD)	JE (Electrical)	Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University or Institute.	Up to 32 years
Central Public Works Department (CPWD)	JE (Civil)	Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or Institute.	Up to 32 years
Central Water and Power Research Station	JE (Electrical)	Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a recognized Institute.	Up to 30 years
Central Water and Power Research Station	JE (Civil)	Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized Institute.	Up to 30 years
DGQA-NAVAL, Ministry of Defence	JE (Mechanical)	Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized Institute; OR 3-Year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University/Institution + 2 years' experience in the respective field.	Up to 30 years
DGQA-NAVAL, Ministry of Defence	JE (Electrical)	Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized University; OR 3-Year Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a recognized University/Institution + 2 years' experience in the respective field.	Up to 30 years
Farakka Barrage Project, Ministry of Jal Shakti	JE (Electrical)	Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a recognized University, Institute or Board.	Up to 30 years
Farakka Barrage Project, Ministry of Jal Shakti	JE (Civil)	Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University, Institute or Board.	Up to 30 years
Military Engineer Services (MES)	JE (Civil)	Degree in Civil Engineering; OR 3-Year Diploma in Civil Engineering + 2 years' experience in Planning, Execution and Maintenance of Civil Engineering works.	Up to 30 years
Military Engineer Services (MES)	JE (Electrical & Mechanical)	Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering; OR 3-Year Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering + 2 years' experience in Planning, Execution and Maintenance of Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Works.	Up to 30 years
National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO)	JE (Civil)	Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University/Institution.	Up to 30 years
Director General of Lighthouses & Lightships	JE (Civil)	Degree in Civil Engineering; OR Diploma in Civil Engineering with 3 years' experience; OR equivalent qualification.	Up to 32 years
Director General of Lighthouses & Lightships	JE (Electrical)	Degree in Electrical Engineering; OR Diploma in Electrical Engineering with 3 years' experience; OR equivalent qualification.	Up to 32 years
Department of Telecommunications (DoT)	JE (Telecom)	Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technology in Electrical, Electronics, Electrical Communications, Computer Science, Telecommunications, Information Technology or Instrumentation from a recognized University/Institute.	Up to 30 years
India Meteorological Department (IMD)	Scientific Assistant	Bachelor's Degree in Science with Physics as one of the subjects; OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Applications, Electronics, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electronics Telecommunication Engineering, Instrumentation, Information Technology, Telecommunication Engineering or Communication Engineering from a recognized institution/university.	Up to 30 years
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying	JE (Civil)	Degree or 3-Year Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or Institute.	Up to 30 years

Important Eligibility Notes

• Experience, wherever prescribed, must have been acquired after completion of the requisite educational qualification.
• Internship, training or research experience obtained during the course of acquiring the educational qualification will not be counted as the prescribed experience.
• The result of the essential educational qualification must have been declared by the University/Institute by the prescribed cut-off date and the candidate must have been declared passed.
• Mere processing of the result by the University/Institute by the cut-off date does not fulfil the educational qualification requirement.
• Engineering and other prohibited programmes obtained through ODL/Online mode are subject to the applicable statutory/regulatory provisions and recognition requirements.
• Candidates opting for JE (Mechanical) are also eligible for JE (Electrical & Mechanical), subject to the prescribed conditions.
• Candidates opting for JE (Telecom) may also be eligible for Scientific Assistant in IMD/JE (Electrical), subject to fulfilling the prescribed educational qualification.
• Candidates opting for JE (Electrical) may also be eligible for JE (Telecom), subject to the prescribed educational qualification, and JE (Electrical & Mechanical).
• Candidates opting for Scientific Assistant may also be eligible for JE (Telecom), subject to fulfilling the prescribed educational qualification.

Age Limit

Category of Post	Age Requirement as on 01-Aug-2026
Posts with maximum age up to 30 years	Born not earlier than 02-Aug-1996 and not later than 01-Aug-2008
Posts with maximum age up to 32 years	Born not earlier than 02-Aug-1994 and not later than 01-Aug-2008

Age Relaxation:

• 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 rendered from actual age
• Defence personnel disabled in operation during hostilities/disturbed area, UR/EWS/OBC: 3 years
• Defence personnel disabled in operation during hostilities/disturbed area, SC/ST: 8 years

Date of birth entered in the application must match the date of birth recorded in the Matriculation/Secondary Examination Certificate. Mismatch may result in rejection of candidature.

Nationality / Citizenship

1. Citizen of India; or
2. Subject of Nepal; or
3. Subject of Bhutan; or
4. Person of Indian origin who has migrated from the countries specified in the notification with the intention of permanently settling in India.

Candidates belonging to categories other than Indian citizens, where applicable, must possess the required certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India.

Reservation & PwBD Information

• Reservation provisions apply for SC, ST, OBC, EWS and PwBD categories as per applicable Government rules.
• Reservation rosters and vacancy earmarking are handled by the concerned Indenting/User Organizations.
• There is no reservation for Ex-Servicemen because the Junior Engineer posts covered by the notice are Group 'B' posts, although applicable age relaxation is available.
• Except for BRO, the Junior Engineer posts have been identified for specified PwBD categories subject to applicable provisions/exemptions.
• JE Telecom in the Department of Telecommunications is identified as suitable for certain visual/locomotor disability categories as specified in the notification.
• JE Civil, Mechanical & Electrical and Scientific Assistant in IMD are not identified as suitable for Visually Handicapped persons, except JE Telecom in DoT, as specified by SSC.
• PwBD candidates must select the correct disability category during application. Subsequent change of PwBD category is not allowed.
• EWS candidates seeking reservation must possess the prescribed Income & Asset Certificate valid for the relevant financial year.

Application Fee

Candidate Category	Application Fee
General / Other Applicable Candidates	₹100/-
Women Candidates	Exempted
SC Candidates	Exempted
ST Candidates	Exempted
PwBD Candidates	Exempted
Ex-Servicemen Candidates	Exempted

Fee can be paid online through BHIM UPI, Net Banking, Visa, MasterCard, Maestro or RuPay Debit Card. Fee once paid is not refundable and cannot be adjusted against another examination or selection.

Online Application Process

1. Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) on the new SSC website.
2. OTR generated on the old SSC website ssc.nic.in will not function on the new website.
3. Log in through the registration number and password.
4. Select Junior Engineer Examination, 2026 under the Live Examination section.
5. Select the appropriate post and qualifying educational qualification.
6. Select the appropriate subject/stream for the Computer-Based Examination.
7. Enter educational, category and other required information.
8. Capture/upload the required live photograph and signature.
9. Preview the complete application and verify every field.
10. Pay the application fee if applicable.
11. Submit the application form successfully.
12. Take a printout/copy of the final submitted application form for future reference.

The application can be submitted through the official SSC website or through the mySSC mobile application.

Photograph & Signature Requirements

• The application module captures a real-time photograph.
• Use good lighting and a plain background.
• Camera should be at eye level.
• Face the camera directly and look straight ahead.
• The complete face should remain inside the prescribed camera area.
• Do not wear a cap, mask or spectacles while capturing the live photograph.
• Do not photograph an existing photograph.
• Signature must be in JPEG/JPG format.
• Signature file size: 10–20 KB.
• Signature dimensions: approximately 6.0 cm × 2.0 cm.
• Blurred or miniature signatures can lead to rejection.
• Candidates using Aadhaar-Based Authentication receive the relaxation specified by SSC regarding rejection on the basis of photograph/signature standards.

Aadhaar-Based Authentication

SSC advises candidates to opt for Aadhaar-Based Authentication during One-Time Registration. Candidates using Aadhaar authentication will not be rejected merely because their uploaded photograph/signature does not meet the prescribed standards, as specified in the notice.

Candidates who have undergone Aadhaar-Based Authentication are also not required to produce recent colour photographs and original valid photo identity proof for admission to the Computer-Based Examination venue, as specified by SSC.

Application Correction Window

Correction Opportunity	Correction Charge
First Correction	₹200/-
Second Correction	₹500/-

• Correction window: 28-Sep-2026 to 30-Sep-2026, up to 11:00 PM.
• A candidate can correct and resubmit the application a maximum of two times during the correction window.
• Correction charges apply to all candidates irrespective of gender/category.
• If correction charges are not successfully received, the corrected application will not be accepted and the previous valid application will remain valid.
• After expiry of the correction window, no further correction/modification will be permitted.

Examination Pattern

Paper	Subject	Questions	Marks	Duration
Paper-I	General Intelligence & Reasoning	50	50	2 Hours
Paper-I	General Awareness	50	50	2 Hours
Paper-I	Concerned Engineering/Academic Subject	100	100	2 Hours
Paper-I Total	All Sections	200	200	2 Hours
Paper-II	Concerned Engineering/Academic Subject	100	300	2 Hours

Candidates eligible for the prescribed scribe facility receive 2 hours 40 minutes for a normal 2-hour paper.

Examination Subject / Paper Mapping

Post	Subject / Paper
JE (Civil)	Part-A: General Engineering (Civil & Structural)
JE (Electrical)	Part-B: General Engineering (Electrical)
JE (Mechanical)	Part-C: General Engineering (Mechanical)
Scientific Assistant in IMD	Part-D: Computer Science & IT OR Part-E: Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering OR Part-F: Physics
JE (Telecom)	Part-G: Telecommunication Engineering

Scientific Assistant candidates must choose one of Part-D, Part-E or Part-F according to the educational stream selected in the application. The selected subject/stream cannot subsequently be changed.

Negative Marking & Important Exam Rules

• Paper-I: 0.25 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer.
• Paper-II: 1 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer.
• Both papers contain objective-type multiple-choice questions.
• Questions are set in Hindi and English only.
• A scientific calculator will be available on the computer screen throughout the examination.
• Physical calculator is not permitted inside the examination laboratory.
• IS 456:2000 Code of Practice table and Steam Table, if required, will be available on the candidate's computer console.
• Answer-key challenges are submitted online and the prescribed charge is ₹50 per question.
• There is no provision for re-evaluation/re-checking of examination scores.

Syllabus

General Intelligence & Reasoning

Verbal and non-verbal reasoning, analogies, similarities, differences, space visualization, problem solving, analysis, judgment, decision making, visual memory, observation, relationship concepts, arithmetical reasoning, verbal and figure classification, number series, abstract ideas and symbols, arithmetical computations and analytical functions.

General Awareness

Current events, everyday scientific awareness, India and neighbouring countries, History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Polity and Scientific Research.

Part-A: Civil Engineering

Engineering Mechanics, Solid Mechanics, Structural Analysis, Construction Materials & Management, Estimating, Costing & Valuation, Concrete Structures, Steel Structures, Surveying, Soil Mechanics/Geotechnical Engineering, Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulics, Hydrology & Irrigation Engineering, Environmental Engineering and Transportation/Traffic Engineering.

Part-B: Electrical Engineering

Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering, Magnetic Circuits, AC Fundamentals, Measurement & Measuring Instruments, Electrical Machines, Special Electrical Machines & Synchronous Generators, Generation/Transmission/Distribution, Estimation & Costing, Utilization of Electrical Energy, Basic Electronics and Power Electronics.

Part-C: Mechanical Engineering

Engineering Mechanics, Strength of Materials, Theory of Machines, Machine Design, Materials Science & Engineering, Thermal Engineering, Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulic Machinery, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Metrology & Measurement and Advanced Manufacturing Processes.

Part-D: Computer Science & Information Technology

Engineering Mathematics, Digital Logic, Computer Organization & Architecture, Programming & Data Structures, Algorithms, Theory of Computation, Compiler Design, Operating Systems, Databases and Computer Networks.

Part-E: Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering

Electronic Materials & Components, Diodes, Transistors, Amplifiers & Oscillators, Voltage Regulation, Network Theorems, AC Circuits, Three-Phase Circuits, Resonance, Digital Electronics, Sequential & Combinational Logic, Data Conversion & Codes, Antennas, Radio Wave Propagation, Electromagnetic Spectrum, Modulation, Single Sideband, Frequency Modulation, Pulse Modulation, Multiplexing, Digital Communication, RF Communications and Wireless Telecommunications.

Part-F: Physics

Mathematical Methods, Mechanics, General Properties of Matter, Oscillations, Waves, Optics, Electricity, Magnetism, Kinetic Theory, Thermodynamics, Modern Physics, Solid State Physics, Semiconductor Devices and Analog & Digital Electronics.

Part-G: Telecommunication Engineering

Engineering Mathematics, Network Analysis, Signals & Systems, Electronic Devices, Analog Circuits, Digital Circuits, Control Systems, Analog Communications, Digital Communications and Electromagnetics.

Question standard: Civil, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering subjects are approximately at Diploma level. Computer Science & IT, Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering, Physics and Telecommunication subjects are approximately at graduation level.

Selection Process

1. Computer Based Examination - Paper-I
2. Category-wise shortlisting for Paper-II based on normalized Paper-I marks and minimum qualifying marks
3. Computer Based Examination - Paper-II
4. Online Post/Organization/Office Preference
5. First Round of Tentative Allocation (FRTA) / Final Allocation
6. Document Verification by the concerned User Department/Organization
7. Appointment subject to fulfilment of all prescribed eligibility and post-specific conditions

Paper-I is qualifying in nature. Final merit is based on normalized Paper-II scores along with post/organization/office preference and fulfilment of the prescribed eligibility conditions.

Minimum Qualifying Marks

Category	Minimum Qualifying Marks
UR	30%
OBC / EWS	25%
All Other Categories	20%

Merely obtaining the minimum qualifying marks does not guarantee selection.

Normalization & Final Merit

• If an examination is conducted in multiple shifts, marks will be normalized as per SSC procedure.
• Electrical and Mechanical marks are normalized by treating the respective papers as different shifts for applicable common posts.
• Part-D, Part-E and Part-F for Scientific Assistant in IMD are also normalized by treating them as different shifts.
• Normalized Paper-I marks are used for shortlisting candidates for Paper-II.
• Only normalized Paper-II scores are used for determining final merit.

Post Preference

• Post/Department/Organization preference will be taken through the Online Option Form before the declaration of the First Round of Tentative Allocation (FRTA).
• A candidate will not be considered for a post/organization for which the required preference has not been submitted.
• Preferences once submitted are FINAL and IRREVERSIBLE.
• No subsequent request for change of post/department preference will be entertained.
• A candidate who does not submit post preference within the prescribed time will not be considered for any post in FRTA/final result.
• Once a post is allotted, SSC will not reallocate the candidate to another preference merely because the candidate fails to satisfy that allotted post's physical, medical, educational or other post-specific requirements.

BRO Special Eligibility & Physical Test

Important: Only male candidates are eligible for Junior Engineer posts in Border Roads Organisation (BRO).

• BRO posts have stringent Physical Efficiency Test, physical and medical standards.
• Physical and medical standards are given in Annexure-XVI of the notification.
• Selected candidates have to qualify the prescribed BRO requirements after final result.
• One Mile Run: Must be completed within 10 minutes; passing the test is mandatory.
• The One Mile Run is conducted at GREF Centre, Pune, for candidates qualifying through SSC before further medical examination.
• Failure to satisfy BRO physical/medical requirements may lead to cancellation and SSC may not reallocate such candidates to another post.
• BRO candidates declared medically fit are inducted into the General Reserve Engineer Force and undergo initial training at GREF Centre, Dighi Camp, Pune.
• After training, posting can be anywhere in India according to available vacancies.

PwBD / Scribe Facility

• Eligible candidates may avail the prescribed Scribe/Technology/Assistive Device facility according to SSC rules.
• Compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour of examination is provided to eligible candidates under the prescribed provisions.
• For a normal 2-hour paper, this results in a total duration of 2 hours 40 minutes.
• Candidates using their own scribe must comply with the prescribed documentation and scribe requirements.
• Required scribe-related documents may have to be produced at the examination centre and during Document Verification.

Examination Centre & Admit Card

• Admission Certificates are made available on the SSC website; they are not sent by post/email.
• Examination city/centre information is expected to be uploaded approximately 10 days before the examination.
• Admission Certificate download facility is expected approximately 3–4 days before the examination.
• Candidates should regularly check the official SSC website for updates.
• SSC reserves the right to divert candidates from a centre to another centre where required.

Documents Required at Examination Centre

For candidates who have not undergone Aadhaar-Based Authentication, the notice requires:

• Printed Admission Certificate.
• At least two recent passport-size colour photographs.
• Original valid photo ID containing the Date of Birth matching the Admission Certificate.
• Acceptable photo IDs include Voter ID, Driving Licence, PAN Card, Passport, School/College ID, Employer ID, Ex-Serviceman Discharge Book and other Government-issued photo IDs as specified.
• If the photo ID does not contain Date of Birth, an additional original DOB document must be carried.
• PwBD/PwD candidates using scribe/assistive facilities must carry the prescribed supporting documents.

Document Verification

Document Verification of provisionally shortlisted candidates is conducted by the concerned User Department after declaration of the final result.

• Matriculation/Secondary Certificate.
• Educational Qualification Certificate.
• Experience Certificate, wherever applicable.
• Caste/Category Certificate, wherever applicable.
• Disability Certificate, wherever applicable.
• Ex-Servicemen documents, wherever applicable.
• Relevant certificate for age relaxation, wherever applicable.
• No Objection Certificate for candidates already employed in Government/Government undertakings.
• Documents supporting change of name, where applicable.
• Any other document specified in the Admission Certificate or by the User Department.

If any claim made in the Online Application Form cannot be supported by the required documents during Document Verification, the candidature may be cancelled.

All India Service Liability

Candidates selected for appointment are liable to serve anywhere in India. The posts carry All India Service Liability (AISL). A User Organization/Office may allot a State, Union Territory or Zone, and the selected candidate may be required to acquire proficiency in the local language for confirmation where applicable.

Probation

Candidates appointed through this examination will be on probation for a period of two years. During probation, candidates may be required to undergo prescribed training or pass examinations specified by the Controlling Authority. On successful completion of probation and subject to being found fit, confirmation may be made by the Cadre Controlling Authority.

Tie-Breaking Rules

1. Higher marks in Part-I of Paper-I: General Intelligence & Reasoning.
2. Higher marks in Part-II of Paper-I: General Awareness.
3. Older candidate according to Date of Birth gets higher position.
4. Alphabetical order of candidate names.

Important Application Instructions

• Only one Online Application Form is allowed during the normal application period.
• Candidates should submit the application well before the last date instead of waiting for the final hours.
• Verify all details before final submission.
• Keep the registration number, password, registered mobile number and email ID safe.
• Keep a copy of the final submitted application form.
• Choose the examination subject/stream carefully because it cannot be changed later.
• Choose examination centres carefully; the application permits selection of three centres in order of preference.
• Eligibility and candidature remain provisional until verification.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many vacancies are available in SSC JE 2026?

SSC has notified 1,748 tentative vacancies. Post-wise and category-wise final/tentative vacancy details are to be published separately by SSC.

What is the SSC JE 2026 application fee?

The application fee is ₹100. Women, SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempted from payment of the application fee.

What is the age limit for SSC JE 2026?

The maximum age is up to 30 years for most posts and up to 32 years for specified posts such as CPWD and Director General of Lighthouses & Lightships, subject to applicable age relaxation.

What is the SSC JE 2026 salary?

The posts are Group 'B' posts in Level-6 of the 7th Central Pay Commission with a pay scale of ₹35,400–₹1,12,400.

Is Paper-I qualifying in SSC JE 2026?

Yes. Paper-I is qualifying in nature and is used for shortlisting candidates for Paper-II based on normalized marks and minimum qualifying requirements.

Which paper decides final merit?

Only normalized Paper-II scores are used to determine final merit, along with the applicable post/organization/office preference and eligibility conditions.

Is BRO JE available for female candidates?

No. The notification specifically states that only male candidates are eligible for Junior Engineer posts in Border Roads Organisation (BRO).

Can SSC JE post preference be changed later?

No. Once submitted, post/organization/office preferences are final and irreversible.

Can the SSC JE engineering subject be changed after application?

No. The subject/stream selected according to the candidate's educational qualification cannot be changed later.

When will SSC JE 2026 Paper-I be conducted?

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

When will SSC JE 2026 Paper-II be conducted?

Paper-II is tentatively scheduled for December 2026.

Important Links

Official Notification	SSC Official Website
Apply Online	Apply Through SSC Official Website
SSC Official Website	ssc.gov.in
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Note: Always verify details in the official notification before applying.