SSC JE Recruitment 2026 Notification: 1748 Junior Engineer & Scientific Assistant Vacancies – Eligibility, Age Limit, Fee, Exam Dates & Apply Online Guide
SSC JE 2026: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the much-awaited SSC Junior Engineer Recruitment 2026 Notification for the Junior Engineer Examination, 2026, inviting online applications for 1748 tentative vacancies of Junior Engineer (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical & Electrical/Mechanical, Telecom) and Scientific Assistant in the India Meteorological Department (IMD) across 14 Central Government organizations, including BRO, CPWD, MES, Central Water Commission, DGQA, NTRO, DoT and more.
SSC JE 2026:This is a Pan-India, Group ‘B’ Gazetted-level Central Government job carrying Pay Level-6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400) of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, and candidates from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana are fully eligible to apply, with dedicated exam centres available in both states under the SSC Southern Region. In this detailed guide, we cover the SSC JE 2026 online application dates, eligibility criteria, age limit, application fee, exam pattern, syllabus, selection process, salary, and step-by-step application procedure so that job seekers can apply without confusion before the last date of 22.09.2026.
SSC JE 2026 Overview Summary Table
Before going into the details, take a quick look at the overview table below to understand the SSC JE 2026 recruitment at a glance.
SSC JE Recruitment 2026 Notification out! Staff Selection Commission invites online applications for 1748 Junior Engineer (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical) & Scientific Assistant (IMD) posts. Check eligibility, age limit, application fee, exam pattern, syllabus, salary and how to apply online. Apply from 02.09.2026 to 22.09.2026. Candidates from Andhra Pradesh & Telangana eligible
| Particulars | Details |
| Name of Examination | Junior Engineer Examination, 2026 (SSC JE 2026) |
| Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC), Govt. of India |
| Posts Covered | Junior Engineer (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical/E&M/Telecom) & Scientific Assistant (IMD) |
| Total Tentative Vacancies | 1748 (One Thousand Seven Hundred Forty-Eight) |
| Recruiting Organizations | 14 Central Govt. Departments (BRO, CPWD, MES, CWC, DoT, IMD, NTRO, etc.) |
| Job Location | All India |
| Pay Level | Level-6, ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 (7th CPC Pay Matrix), Group ‘B’ |
| Mode of Application | Online only – ssc.gov.in / mySSC Mobile App |
| Application Start Date | 02.09.2026 |
| Application Last Date | 22.09.2026 (23:00 hrs) |
| Mode of Exam | Computer Based Examination (CBE) – Paper-I & Paper-II |
| Official Website | https://ssc.gov.in |
SSC JE 2026 Important Dates
Candidates planning to apply for SSC Junior Engineer Recruitment 2026 must note the following important dates carefully, especially the online application closing date and the correction window.
| Event | Date |
| Notice Uploaded on SSC Website | 02.09.2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 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) |
| Tentative Computer Based Exam – Paper-I | October / November 2026 |
| Tentative Computer Based Exam – Paper-II | December 2026 |
| Toll-Free Helpline Number | 180 030 930 63 |
SSC JE 2026 Vacancy Details – Organization & Post-Wise
SSC has announced a total of 1748 tentative vacancies for Junior Engineer and Scientific Assistant posts across 14 Central Government Organizations. The table below gives the organization-wise post structure along with the applicable upper age limit for each.
| S.No | Organization | Post(s) Offered | Upper Age Limit |
| 1 | Border Roads Organisation (BRO) | JE (Civil), JE (E&M) | Up to 30 years |
| 2 | Brahmaputra Board, Ministry of Jal Shakti | JE (Civil) | Up to 30 years |
| 3 | Central Water Commission | JE (Mechanical), JE (Civil) | Up to 30 years |
| 4 | Central Public Works Department (CPWD) | JE (Electrical), JE (Civil) | Up to 32 years |
| 5 | Central Water and Power Research Station | JE (Electrical), JE (Civil) | Up to 30 years |
| 6 | DGQA-Naval, Ministry of Defence | JE (Mechanical), JE (Electrical) | Up to 30 years |
| 7 & 8 | Farakka Barrage Project, Ministry of Jal Shakti | JE (Electrical), JE (Civil) | Up to 30 years |
| 9 | Military Engineer Services (MES) | JE (Civil), JE (E&M) | Up to 30 years |
| 10 | National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO) | JE (Civil) | Up to 30 years |
| 11 | Director General of Lighthouses & Lightships | JE (Civil), JE (Electrical) | Up to 32 years |
| 12 | Department of Telecommunications (DoT) | JE (Telecom) | Up to 30 years |
| 13 | India Meteorological Department (IMD) | Scientific Assistant | Up to 30 years |
| 14 | Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying | JE (Civil) | Up to 30 years |
| Total Tentative Vacancies (All Organizations & Posts Combined) | 1748 | ||
SSC JE 2026 Eligibility Criteria – Age Limit & Age Relaxation
Age Limit (As on Cut-Off Date 01.08.2026)
The crucial date for age reckoning is fixed as 01.08.2026. Depending on the post/organization applied for, the upper age limit is either 30 years or 32 years, as detailed below.
| Age Limit for the Post | Date of Birth Range (Not Earlier / Not Later Than) |
| Up to 30 years | 02.08.1996 to 01.08.2008 |
| Up to 32 years | 02.08.1994 to 01.08.2008 |
Age Relaxation as per Category
| 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 deduction of military service rendered from actual age |
| Defence Personnel disabled in operation (UR/EWS/OBC) | 3 years |
| Defence Personnel disabled in operation (SC/ST) | 8 years |
Note: There is no reservation for Ex-Servicemen (ESM) in this recruitment since JE posts are classified as Group ‘B’ posts; however, ESM candidates get the benefit of age relaxation. Also note that Date of Birth as filled in the Online Application Form (matching the Matriculation Certificate) will be final – no request for change will be entertained later.
SSC JE 2026 Eligibility Criteria – Educational Qualification
The essential educational qualification differs slightly by recruiting organization, but broadly follows the pattern below (as on the closing date of the online application). Refer to the organization-wise vacancy table above for the exact qualification prescribed by each department.
| Post | General Qualification Pattern |
| JE (Civil) | Degree/3-Year Diploma in Civil Engineering (some organizations like BRO & MES additionally require 2 years’ relevant work experience with a diploma) |
| JE (Electrical) | Degree/Diploma in Electrical Engineering |
| JE (Mechanical) | Degree/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering |
| JE (Electrical & Mechanical) | Degree/3-Year Diploma in Electrical, Automobile or Mechanical Engineering (+2 yrs experience for diploma holders in some orgs) |
| JE (Telecom) | Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Technology – Electrical/Electronics/Electrical Communications/Computer Science/Telecommunications/IT/Instrumentation |
| Scientific Assistant (IMD) | Bachelor’s Degree in Science with Physics, OR Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/Computer Applications/Electronics/ECE/Instrumentation/IT/Telecommunication Engineering |
Important: Experience, wherever required, must be acquired after completing the educational qualification – internship/training/research experience gained during the course of the qualification will not be counted. Also, as per UGC (ODL and Online Programmes) Regulations 2020, Engineering degrees obtained through Open & Distance Learning/Online mode are generally not accepted, except where specifically permitted by the regulatory body.
SSC JE 2026 Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
| General/UR/OBC/EWS (Male) | ₹100/- |
| All Women Candidates | Exempted (No Fee) |
| SC / ST | Exempted (No Fee) |
| PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) | Exempted (No Fee) |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | Exempted (No Fee) |
Fee can be paid only through online modes – BHIM UPI, Net Banking, Visa, MasterCard, Maestro or RuPay Debit Card – up to 23.09.2026 (23:00 hrs). Fee once paid is non-refundable and cannot be adjusted against any other exam. For the Application Correction Window, SSC will charge ₹200/- for the first correction and ₹500/- for the second correction, applicable to all candidates irrespective of gender/category.
SSC JE 2026 Exam Pattern & Selection Process
Selection to SSC JE 2026 posts is made through a two-stage Computer Based Examination (CBE) followed by Document Verification and, where applicable, Medical Examination.
Paper-I (Qualifying in Nature)
| Subject | Questions / Marks | Duration |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 50 / 50 | 2 Hours (2 hrs 40 min for scribe-eligible candidates) |
| General Awareness | 50 / 50 | |
| General Engineering (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical/Telecom/Computer Science/Electronics/Physics – as per opted post) | 100 / 100 | |
| Total | 200 / 200 | 2 Hours |
Paper-II (Merit Determining)
| Subject | Questions / Marks | Duration |
| General Engineering – Subject-specific (Part-A to Part-G as per opted post) | 100 / 300 | 2 Hours (2 hrs 40 min for scribe-eligible candidates) |
Negative Marking & Minimum Qualifying Marks
- Both Paper-I and Paper-II consist of Objective Type, Multiple Choice Questions in Hindi and English only.
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted per wrong answer in Paper-I; 1 mark deducted per wrong answer in Paper-II.
- Minimum Qualifying Marks: UR – 30%, OBC/EWS – 25%, All other categories (SC/ST/PwBD/ESM) – 20%.
- Paper-I is qualifying in nature; candidates are shortlisted category-wise for Paper-II based on normalized Paper-I marks. Final merit is based only on normalized Paper-II marks.
- Separate merit lists are prepared for JE (Civil), JE (Electrical & Mechanical), JE (Telecom) and Scientific Assistant (IMD).
- A Scientific Calculator and the IS 456:2000 / Steam Table will be available on-screen during the exam; no physical copies allowed.
Complete Selection Process
- Stage 1: Computer Based Examination – Paper-I (Qualifying)
- Stage 2: Computer Based Examination – Paper-II (Merit-determining)
- Stage 3: Post Preference (Online Option Form) before declaration of First Round of Tentative Allocation (FRTA)
- Stage 4: Document Verification (DV) by the concerned User Department/Organization after final result
- Stage 5: Medical Examination & Physical Efficiency Test (PET) – applicable only for Junior Engineer posts in Border Roads Organisation (BRO)
- Stage 6: Final Selection / Allocation of Post based on merit-cum-preference
SSC JE 2026 Syllabus Highlights
As per the notification, the standard of Engineering questions is approximately equivalent to a Diploma level in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical). The subject-specific paper is divided into streams as per the opted post:
- Part-A: General Engineering (Civil & Structural) – for JE (Civil)
- Part-B: General Engineering (Electrical) – for JE (Electrical)
- Part-C: General Engineering (Mechanical) – for JE (Mechanical)
- Part-D: General Engineering (Computer Science & IT) – for Scientific Assistant (IMD)
- Part-E: General Engineering (Electronics & Telecommunication) – for Scientific Assistant (IMD)
- Part-F: Physics – for Scientific Assistant (IMD)
- Part-G: Telecommunication – for JE (Telecom)
General Intelligence & Reasoning covers both verbal and non-verbal type questions, while General Awareness tests the candidate’s knowledge of current events and everyday observation/experience, including its scientific aspect.
How to Apply Online for SSC JE 2026 – Step-by-Step Guide
- Complete One-Time Registration (OTR): Visit ssc.gov.in and complete OTR. Note that OTR generated on the old website (ssc.nic.in) will not work on the new website – a fresh OTR is required.
- Login & Click Apply: Log in using your Registration Number and password, then click ‘Apply’ under the ‘Junior Engineer Examination, 2026’ section.
- Select Post & Qualification: Indicate the post(s) you are applying for and your qualifying educational qualification (Diploma/Degree) as per your eligibility.
- Choose Subject & Exam Centres: Select the CBE subject relevant to your post, and choose up to 3 exam centres (in order of preference) within the same SSC region.
- Upload Photo & Signature: Capture a live photograph through the webcam as directed by the portal, and upload a scanned signature in JPEG format (10–20 KB, approx. 6.0 cm x 2.0 cm).
- Preview & Declare: Check all details carefully in the Preview option, tick the declaration checkbox, and enter the captcha code.
- Pay Application Fee: If not exempted, pay ₹100/- via BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or Debit Card.
- Submit & Save: Once submitted, the application is accepted provisionally. Download/print a copy of the confirmation page for future reference.
Tip: Candidates who complete Aadhaar-Based Authentication during OTR get relief from strict photograph/signature rejection norms and need not carry photographs/original photo-ID at the exam centre.
SSC JE 2026 Exam Centres (Region-Wise)
SSC conducts the Junior Engineer Examination through 9 Regional Offices across India. Candidates can opt for exam centres within the same region only.
| SSC Region | States/UTs Covered |
| Central Region (CR) | Bihar, Uttar Pradesh |
| Eastern Region (ER) | Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Jharkhand, Odisha, Sikkim, West Bengal |
| Karnataka Kerala Region (KKR) | Karnataka, Kerala, Lakshadweep |
| Madhya Pradesh Region (MPR) | Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh |
| North Eastern Region (NER) | Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura |
| Northern Region (NR) | Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand |
| North Western Region (NWR) | Chandigarh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Punjab |
| Southern Region (SR) | Andhra Pradesh, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, Telangana |
| Western Region (WR) | Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu, Goa, Gujarat, Maharashtra |
Documents Required for SSC JE 2026 Document Verification
Provisionally selected candidates must appear for Document Verification (DV) conducted by the concerned User Department after the final result. Keep the following documents (originals + photocopies) ready:
- Matriculation / Secondary Certificate (proof of Date of Birth)
- Educational Qualification Certificate (Degree/Diploma Mark sheets & Certificate)
- Experience Certificate, wherever applicable
- Caste/Category Certificate (for SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates)
- Persons with Disabilities (PwBD) Certificate in the prescribed format, if applicable
- Ex-Servicemen (ESM): Undertaking, Discharge Certificate/Serving Defence Personnel Certificate, as applicable
- Age relaxation supporting certificate, if claiming relaxation
- No Objection Certificate (NOC), if already employed in Government/PSU
- Name change supporting documents (marriage certificate/affidavit/gazette notification), if applicable
- Any other document specifically mentioned in the Admission Certificate
SSC JE 2026 Salary & Pay Scale
All posts covered under this notification – Junior Engineer (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical/E&M/Telecom) as well as Scientific Assistant in IMD – are classified as Group ‘B’ posts and carry a uniform pay of Level-6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400) in the Pay Matrix of the 7th Central Pay Commission.
SSC JE 2026 FAQs
Q1. What is SSC JE Recruitment 2026?
SSC JE 2026 is the Junior Engineer Examination conducted by the Staff Selection Commission to recruit Junior Engineers (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical/E&M/Telecom) and Scientific Assistants (IMD) for 14 Central Government organizations across India.
Q2. How many total vacancies are there in SSC JE 2026?
A total of 1748 tentative vacancies have been announced. The final and category-wise vacancy break-up will be published separately on ssc.gov.in.
Q3. What is the last date to apply online for SSC JE 2026?
The online application window is open from 02.09.2026 to 22.09.2026 (23:00 hours). Fee can be paid up to 23.09.2026.
Q4. What is the age limit for SSC JE 2026?
The upper age limit is either 30 years or 32 years, depending on the post/organization, as on the cut-off date 01.08.2026, with standard category-wise age relaxation applicable.
Q5. What is the application fee for SSC JE 2026?
₹100/- for General/OBC/EWS male candidates. Women candidates, SC, ST, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen are exempted from the fee.
Q6. Are candidates from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana eligible to apply for SSC JE 2026?
Yes. This is an All-India open exam with no domicile restriction. Both Andhra Pradesh and Telangana fall under the SSC Southern Region, with multiple exam centres available in both states.
Q7. What is the minimum educational qualification for SSC JE 2026?
Generally a Degree or 3-year Diploma in the relevant Engineering discipline (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical/Telecom-related) or a relevant Bachelor’s Degree for Scientific Assistant, though exact requirements vary by organization.
Q8. What is the selection process for SSC JE 2026?
Selection involves Paper-I (qualifying CBE), Paper-II (merit-determining CBE), Post Preference/FRTA, Document Verification, and Medical Examination/PET (only for BRO posts).
Q9. What is the salary of an SSC Junior Engineer?
All posts carry Pay Level-6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400) of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, as Group ‘B’ posts. Exact allowances vary by department and posting location.
Q10. Is there negative marking in the SSC JE exam?
Yes. 0.25 marks are deducted per wrong answer in Paper-I, and 1 mark is deducted per wrong answer in Paper-II.
Q11. Can women candidates apply for SSC JE 2026?
Yes, women candidates can apply for all posts except Junior Engineer posts in the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), which are open only to male candidates.
Q12. How can I apply online for SSC JE 2026?
Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) on ssc.gov.in, then log in, fill the online application form for ‘Junior Engineer Examination, 2026’, upload photo/signature, pay the fee (if applicable), and submit before 22.09.2026.
Important Links
- Apply Online: https://ssc.gov.in (Login > Junior Engineer Examination, 2026 > Apply)
- Official Website: https://ssc.gov.in
- SSC Southern Region Website (AP & Telangana candidates): www.sscsr.gov.in
The SSC JE Recruitment 2026 is a golden opportunity for Diploma and Degree holders in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical and Telecom Engineering, as well as Science graduates, to secure a Group ‘B’ Central Government job with a respectable pay scale of Level-6. With 1748 tentative vacancies across 14 prestigious organizations and full eligibility for candidates from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, engineering aspirants from both states should not miss this opportunity. Ensure your One-Time Registration is completed early, keep your educational and category certificates ready, and submit the online application well before the last date of 22.09.2026 to avoid any last-minute technical issues.