SSC JE Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 1,748 Junior Engineer Posts
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Recruitment Overview
कर्मचारी चयन आयोग (SSC) ने SSC Junior Engineer Recruitment 2026 के लिए आधिकारिक अधिसूचना जारी कर दी है। यह भर्ती Junior Engineer (Civil, Electrical और Mechanical) के कुल 1,748 पदों के लिए आयोजित की जा रही है। योग्य अभ्यर्थी 02/09/2026 से 22/09/2026 तक आधिकारिक वेबसाइट के माध्यम से ऑनलाइन आवेदन कर सकते हैं। आवेदन करने से पहले उम्मीदवारों को आधिकारिक अधिसूचना ध्यानपूर्वक पढ़नी चाहिए।
Important Dates
Event
Date
Notification Date
02/09/2026
Application Start Date
02/09/2026
Last Date to Apply Online
22/09/2026 at 23:00
Last Date for Online Fee Payment
23/09/2026 at 23:00
Application Correction Window
28/09/2026 to 30/09/2026
Paper-I Computer Based Examination
October / November 2026
Paper-II Computer Based Examination
December 2026
Admit Card
Before the Examination
Result
To Be Announced
Application Fee
Category / Details
Application Fee
General / OBC / EWS
₹100/-
SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen (ESM)
₹0/-
All Category Female Candidates
₹0/-
First Application Correction
₹200/-
Second Application Correction
₹500/-
Payment Mode: Candidates can pay the application fee online through BHIM UPI, Net Banking, Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, Credit Card or Debit Card. Applicable bank or payment gateway charges shall be paid by the candidate.
Age Limit
Age will be calculated as on 01/08/2026.
Post / Department
Date of Birth Range
Maximum Age
Most Posts including BRO, CPWD JE-C, MES, NTRO and other departments
02/08/1996 to 01/08/2008
30 Years
CPWD JE-E and Director General of Lighthouses
02/08/1994 to 01/08/2008
32 Years
SC/ST candidates will receive age relaxation of up to 5 years.
OBC candidates will receive age relaxation of up to 3 years.
PwBD candidates will receive age relaxation of 10 to 15 years, as applicable.
Other age relaxations will be applicable according to the Government of India rules.
Total Vacancy
1,748 Posts
Vacancy Details
Post Name
Discipline
Total Posts
Pay Scale
Junior Engineer
Civil / Electrical / Mechanical
1,748
Group 'B' Non-Gazetted, Level-6 ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400/-
Note: The vacancy figure is based on the details provided in the recruitment information and may be subject to revision by the Commission.
Eligibility / Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess a relevant B.E. or B.Tech degree in Civil, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized institution.
For B.E. / B.Tech degree holders, relevant work experience is generally not required, subject to the department-specific eligibility conditions.
Candidates holding a relevant three-year Diploma in Civil, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering may also be eligible for several departments.
For certain BRO and MES posts, Diploma holders may be required to have two years of relevant experience.
Applicants must fulfil the department-wise educational qualification and experience requirements mentioned in the official notification.
Equivalent qualifications will be accepted only where specifically permitted in the official notification.
Department-Specific Qualification
Post / Department
Required Qualification
Junior Engineer – Civil
Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering, subject to department-wise experience requirements.
Junior Engineer – Electrical
Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering, subject to department-wise experience requirements.
Junior Engineer – Mechanical
Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, subject to department-wise experience requirements.
Scientific Assistant, IMD
B.Sc. with Physics or B.E. / B.Tech / B.Sc. in Computer Science, Information Technology or Electronics, wherever applicable.
JE Telecom
B.E. / B.Tech in Electrical, Electronics, Computer Science, Information Technology or Telecommunications, wherever applicable.
Physical Eligibility
Parameter
Details
Border Roads Organisation (BRO)
Minimum physical height, chest measurement and Physical Efficiency Test requirements may apply to BRO posts.
Other Departments
For CPWD, MES and other engineering departments, PST/PET may not be applicable unless specifically prescribed.
Medical Examination
Candidates must fulfil the medical fitness standards prescribed by the concerned department before final appointment.
Paper-I Examination Pattern
Subject
Questions
Marks
General Intelligence and Reasoning
50
50
General Awareness
50
50
General Engineering: Civil / Electrical / Mechanical
100
100
Total
200
200
Paper-I will be conducted as a Computer Based Examination.
Duration: 2 Hours.
Paper-I will contain objective-type multiple-choice questions.
Negative marking: 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer.
Paper-II will be conducted as a Computer Based Examination.
Questions will be based on the candidate's selected engineering discipline.
Negative marking: 1.00 mark for each incorrect answer.
A virtual scientific calculator will be available on the computer screen for Paper-II, wherever permitted.
Selection Process
Stage
Selection Stage
Stage 1
Paper-I Computer Based Examination
Stage 2
Paper-II Computer Based Examination
Stage 3
Document Verification by the concerned user department
Stage 4
Medical Examination, especially for applicable BRO posts
Salary / Pay Scale
Selected candidates will be appointed as Junior Engineers in Group 'B' Non-Gazetted posts in Pay Level-6 of the Pay Matrix, with a basic pay scale of ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400/-, along with applicable allowances and benefits.
How To Apply Online
Visit the official SSC website at ssc.gov.in.
Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) process if you are a new applicant.
Log in using your Registration Number and Password.
Open the link for Junior Engineer Examination 2026.
Select the relevant engineering discipline and complete the application form.
Upload the required documents in the prescribed format.
Complete the live photograph capture process on the SSC portal.
Pay the applicable application fee through the available online payment method.
Review all personal, educational and category-related details carefully.
Submit the application form before the last date.
Download and print the submitted application form and acknowledgement receipt for future reference.
Important Note: Candidates should submit only one application form. Multiple applications may lead to cancellation. After final submission, changes may not be permitted except during the official correction window. Candidates should verify their eligibility, selected discipline, category, examination centre and uploaded documents before submitting the form.
Q1. What is SSC JE Recruitment 2026? SSC JE Recruitment 2026 is a recruitment examination conducted by the Staff Selection Commission for Junior Engineer posts in Civil, Electrical and Mechanical disciplines.
Q2. How many vacancies have been announced? A total of 1,748 Junior Engineer vacancies have been announced.
Q3. What is the application start date? The online application process starts on 02 September 2026.
Q4. What is the last date to apply online? The last date to submit the online application is 22 September 2026 at 23:00.
Q5. What is the application fee? The application fee is ₹100/- for applicable candidates. Women, SC, ST, PwBD and ESM candidates are exempted from payment.
Q6. What is the age limit for SSC JE 2026? The maximum age limit is generally 30 years, while certain CPWD JE-E and Director General of Lighthouses posts have a maximum age limit of 32 years.
Q7. What is the educational qualification? Candidates should possess the prescribed degree or diploma in Civil, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering. Department-specific experience requirements may apply.
Q8. What is the SSC JE examination pattern? Paper-I carries 200 marks, while Paper-II carries 300 marks. Both papers are conducted as Computer Based Examinations.
Q9. Is there negative marking in SSC JE 2026? Yes. Paper-I has a penalty of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer, and Paper-II has a penalty of 1 mark for each wrong answer.
Q10. Where can candidates apply? Candidates can apply online through the official SSC website at ssc.gov.in.
