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-> The SSC JE Admit Card 2026 is now available on the official webiste.
-> The SSC JE City Slip 2026 has been released on 23rd October 2026 at its official website.
-> A total of 1699 vacancies are announced for the recruitment cycle (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Telecom, and Scientific Assistant).
-> The SSC JE 2026 Exam will be held from 2nd to 6th November 2026 and 30th November to 1st December 2026 in CBT Mode.
-> SSC JE correction facility will be active from 28th to 30th September 2026.
-> SSC JE notification 2026 has been released on 2nd September 2026.
-> The selection process of the candidates for the SSC Junior Engineer post consists of Paper I, Paper-II, Document Verification, and Medical Examination.
-> Check Latest SSC JE, and SSC JE Syllabus here
-> Candidates must refer to the SSC JE Previous Year Papers and SSC JE Civil Mock Test, SSC JE Electrical Mock Test, and SSC JE Mechanical Mock Test to understand the type of questions coming in the examination.
The Staff Selection Commission has released the SSC JE exam date 2026 on the official website. Paper 1 will be conducted from 2nd to 6th November and 30th November to 1st December 2026 in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. SSC JE Notification 2026 was released on 2nd September.
A total of 1699 vacancies are announced for the post of Junior Engineer. The SSC conducts exams for Junior Engineers (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Telecom) to recruit in various Central Government departments. Candidates who wish to apply for the recruitment must hold a degree in engineering. The notification includes all necessary details like eligibility criteria, vacancy distribution, exam pattern, syllabus, application dates, and selection process.

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The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the SSC JE Exam Date 2026. The SSC Junior Engineer exam will be conducted from 2nd to 6th November and 30th November to 1st December 2026 in online Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode at various exam centers across the country. Earlier, the exam will be held from 2nd to 6th November 2026. Candidates who have successfully registered for the exam should check this page for the latest updates regarding the exam schedule, admit card, and exam city details.

Note: The SSC JE Telecom Exam will be conducted from 30th November to 1st December 2026
The SSC Junior Engineer Recruitment 2026 is the process by which the Staff Selection Commission selects candidates for various departments. It includes a written examination, medical examination, and document verification.
| Exam Elements | Details |
| Recruiting Body | Staff Selection Commission |
| Post Name | Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical) |
| Vacancy | 1699 |
| SSC JE Notification 2026 | 2nd September 2026 |
| Start Date of Application | 2nd September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 22nd September 2026 |
| correction dates | 28th to 30th September 2026 |
| SSC JE Tier 1 Exam Date | 2nd to 6th November 2026, Telecom- 30th November to 1st December 2026 |
| Level of Exam | National-level |
| Frequency of Exam | Yearly |
| Age Limit | Up to 32 years (varies for department) |
| Educational Qualification | Diploma or Degree in Engineering |
| Selection Process | Paper 1, Paper 2, Document Verification |
| Salary Range | Rs. 35,400-1,12,400 (Pay Level 6) |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
The official notification for the SSC Junior Engineer Examination 2026 has been released on 2nd September 2026. Staff Selection Commission has share all the details, including eligibility, application process, selection stages and syllabus for Junior Engineer posts. The detailed SSC JE Notification 2026 PDF helps candidates understand everything clearly before applying. The direct link to download the SSC JE Notification 2026 PDF has been updated below:
The SSC JE City Slip 2026 is now available on ssc.gov.in. Applicants can sign in to check their allotted exam city for the Paper-I test scheduled from 2nd to 6th November 2026 and plan their travel accordingly.
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The SSC JE Vacancy 2026 has been released on 8th October 2026 by the Staff Selection Commission. This year, a total of 1699 vacancies are announced for the recruitment. Earlier, it was announced to be 1748. The SSC Authority has revised the number from 1748 to 1699 posts. Candidates can check the table below for Department Wise and Stream Wise SSC JE Vacancy.

| SSC JE Vacancy 2026 | ||||||||
| Post | Department | Total | Gen | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Others (PwBD) |
| JE (C) | Border Roads Organization (For Male Candidates Only) | 271 | 85 | 118 | 39 | 20 | 9 | 0 |
| JE (E&M) | Border Roads Organization (For Male Candidates Only) | 22 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| JE (M) | Central Water Commission | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| JE (C) | Central Water Commission | 29 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| JE (E) | Central Public Works Department | 103 | 44 | 27 | 15 | 7 | 10 | 4 |
| JE (C) | Central Public Works Department | 343 | 141 | 92 | 51 | 25 | 34 | 13 |
| JE (C) | Central Water Power Research Station, Department of Water Resources, Ministry of Jal Shakti | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JE (E) | Central Water Power Research Station, Department of Water Resources, Ministry of Jal Shakti | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JE (M) | Central Water Power Research Station, Department of Water Resources, Ministry of Jal Shakti | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JE (E) | DGQA-NAVAL, Ministry of Defence | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| JE (M) | DGQA-NAVAL, Ministry of Defence | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| JE (C) | Farakka Barrage Project, Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry of Jal Shakti | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| JE (C) | Military Engineer Services (MES) | 154 | 61 | 33 | 19 | 32 | 9 | 6 |
| JE (E&M) | Military Engineer Services (MES) | 161 | 70 | 38 | 16 | 26 | 11 | 7 |
| JE (C) | Central Institute of Coastal Engineering for Fishery, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairy | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| JE (C) | Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways | 7 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| JE (E) | Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JE (T) | Department of Telecommunication | 69 | 30 | 18 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 3 |
| SA | India Meteorological Department | 462 | 231 | 99 | 76 | 11 | 45 | 18 |
| JE (C) | Brahmaputra Board, Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation | 56 | 21 | 18 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| Total | 1699 | 718 | 462 | 245 | 140 | 134 | 60 | |
| Post | Name of Department | Total | Gen | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Others |
| JE (C) | Border Roads Organization | 271 | 85 | 118 | 39 | 20 | 9 | 0 |
| JE (C) | Central Water Commission | 29 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| JE (C) | Central Public Works Department | 343 | 141 | 92 | 51 | 25 | 34 | 13 |
| JE (C) | Central Water Power Research Station | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JE (C) | Farakka Barrage Project | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| JE (C) | Military Engineer Services (MES) | 154 | 61 | 33 | 19 | 32 | 9 | 6 |
| JE (C) | Central Institute of Coastal Engineering for Fishery | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| JE (C) | Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships | 7 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| JE (C) | Brahmaputra Board | 56 | 21 | 18 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| Total | 867 | 327 | 268 | 110 | 102 | 60 | 27 | |
| Post | Name of Department | Total | Gen | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Others |
| JE (E&M) | Border Roads Organization | 22 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| JE (M) | Central Water Commission | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| JE (M) | Central Water Power Research Station | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JE (M) | DGQA-NAVAL, Ministry of Defence | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| JE (E&M) | Military Engineer Services (MES) | 161 | 70 | 38 | 16 | 26 | 11 | 7 |
| Total | 193 | 85 | 48 | 19 | 28 | 13 | 8 | |
| Post | Name of Department | Total | Gen | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Others |
| JE (E&M) | Border Roads Organization | 22 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| JE (E) | Central Public Works Department | 103 | 44 | 27 | 15 | 7 | 10 | 4 |
| JE (E) | Central Water Power Research Station | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JE (E) | DGQA-NAVAL, Ministry of Defence | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| JE (E&M) | Military Engineer Services (MES) | 161 | 70 | 38 | 16 | 26 | 11 | 7 |
| JE (E) | Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 291 | 125 | 76 | 33 | 35 | 22 | 11 | |
| Post | Name of Department | Total | Gen | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Others |
| JE (T) | Department of Telecommunication | 69 | 30 | 18 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 3 |
| Total | 69 | 30 | 18 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 3 | |
| Post | Name of Department | Total | Gen | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Others |
| SA | India Meteorological Department | 462 | 231 | 99 | 76 | 11 | 45 | 18 |
| Total | 462 | 231 | 99 | 76 | 11 | 45 | 18 | |
The SSC JE Year-wise Vacancy shows how many posts were released in the last 6 years. The vacancies were 1701 in 2019, 785 in 2020, 2477 in 2021, 2798 in 2022, 1324 in 2023, 1701 in 2024, 1731 in 2025 and 1699 in 2026.

The Staff Selection Commission has concluded the application process for Junior Engineer recruitment. As per the statistics, a total of 5,19,796 candidates have filled out the online application form. Successfully registered candidates have to appear for the online computer-based test scheduled to be conducted tentatively in November 2026. Last year, a total of 4.65 Lakh candidates filled the online application form.
Candidates who wish to apply for the SSC JE Recruitment 2026 must complete the online application within the deadline. It is important to follow the correct steps carefully to avoid any mistakes.
Step 1: Visit the official website of the Staff Selection Commission.
Step 2: Click on “Register Now” in the top right corner.
Step 3: Start filling basic details like Aadhar number, name, father’s name and date of birth.
Step 4: Enter gender, highest qualification, permanent and correspondence address.
Step 5: Save details and verify mobile number using the OTP sent in registered mobile number.
Step 5: Login with new registration number and password.
Step 6: Enter category, nationality, identification mark and disability status.
Step 7: Upload recent passport-size photo and signature in the prescribed format.
Step 8: Check all details and click on “Submit”.
Step 1: Login using your Registration Number and Password.
Step 2: Click on the link of SSC Junior Engineer Examination - 2026.
Step 3: Choose three exam centres as per the preference.
Step 4: Select the post you want to apply for.
Step 5: Review the form for final time and tick the declaration form and click on Submit.
The candidates belonging to the General/OBC category need to pay Rs. 100 while candidates from SC/ST/Female do not have to pay any fee to apply for the SSC JE Examination. Fee can be paid via BHIM UPI, SBI Challan/ Net Banking or by using Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, RuPay Credit/Debit cards or in cash at SBI Branches by generating SBI Challan.
| Category | Fee (in Rs.) |
| General/OBC | 100 |
| SC/ST/Female | Exempted |
The SSC Junior Engineer Selection Process consists of Paper I, Paper II, Physical Standard Test only for BRO candidates, Document Verification and Medical Examination. The detailed description of the selection process is mentioned below.
| Stage of Selection | Description |
| SSC JE Paper I | Paper I consists of 200 multiple-choice questions carrying 200 marks. Each question is of 1 mark. The exam evaluates candidates’ knowledge across all prescribed subjects and must be completed within the allotted time. |
| SSC JE Paper II | Paper II includes 100 objective-type questions with a total weightage of 300 marks. Performance in this paper is crucial as it forms a significant part of the final assessment. |
| Physical Standard Test / Physical Efficiency Test (For BRO Candidates) | Candidates applying for BRO posts must undergo PST and PET to assess physical fitness required for highly strenuous job roles. |
| Document Verification | Candidates who qualify Paper I and Paper II are called for document verification to confirm the authenticity and eligibility of submitted documents. |
| Medical Examination | The final stage involves a medical examination to ensure candidates are medically fit to perform the duties of the applied post. |
The Staff Selection Commission mentions the SSC Junior Engineer eligibility in the official notification. The eligibility conditions comprise three elements - age limit, educational qualification and nationality. Any candidate who fails to fulfil the eligibility criteria at any stage of the selection process will be disqualified.
The minimum educational qualification to apply for the Junior Engineer exam is a Diploma/Degree in the relevant discipline. However, the qualification conditions vary as per the organisation and post.
| Department | Post | Educational Qualification |
| Border Roads Organisation (BRO) | JE Civil | Civil Engineering degree; OR 3-year Civil Engineering diploma with 2 years’ experience in planning, execution or maintenance of civil engineering works |
| BRO | JE Electrical & Mechanical | Electrical/Mechanical Engineering degree; OR 3-year Diploma in Electrical, Automobile or Mechanical Engineering with 2 years’ relevant experience |
| Brahmaputra Board | JE Civil | 3-year Diploma in Civil Engineering |
| Central Water Commission | JE Civil | Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering |
| Central Water Commission | JE Mechanical | Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering |
| CPWD | JE Civil | Diploma in Civil Engineering |
| CPWD | JE Electrical | Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering |
| Central Water and Power Research Station | JE Civil | Diploma in Civil Engineering |
| Central Water and Power Research Station | JE Electrical | Diploma in Electrical Engineering |
| DGQA-NAVAL, Ministry of Defence | JE Mechanical | Mechanical Engineering degree; OR 3-year Mechanical Engineering diploma with 2 years’ relevant experience |
| DGQA-NAVAL, Ministry of Defence | JE Electrical | Electrical Engineering degree; OR 3-year Electrical Engineering diploma with 2 years’ relevant experience |
| Farakka Barrage Project | JE Civil | Diploma in Civil Engineering |
| Farakka Barrage Project | JE Electrical | Diploma in Electrical Engineering |
| Military Engineer Services (MES) | JE Civil | Civil Engineering degree; OR 3-year Civil Engineering diploma with 2 years’ experience in planning, execution and maintenance of civil engineering works |
| MES | JE Electrical & Mechanical | Electrical/Mechanical Engineering degree; OR 3-year Diploma in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering with 2 years’ relevant experience |
| NTRO | JE Civil | Diploma in Civil Engineering |
| Directorate General of Lighthouses & Lightships | JE Civil | Civil Engineering degree; OR Civil Engineering diploma with 3 years’ experience; OR equivalent qualification |
| Directorate General of Lighthouses & Lightships | JE Electrical | Electrical Engineering degree; OR Electrical Engineering diploma with 3 years’ experience; OR equivalent qualification |
| Department of Telecommunications | JE Telecom | Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Technology in Electrical, Electronics, Electrical Communication, Computer Science, Telecommunications, IT or Instrumentation |
| India Meteorological Department | Scientific Assistant | Bachelor’s Degree in Science with Physics as a subject; OR degree in Computer Science, Computer Applications, Electronics, Electronics & Communication, Electronics Telecommunication, Instrumentation, IT, Telecommunication or Communication Engineering |
| Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying | JE Civil | Civil Engineering degree or 3-year Diploma in Civil Engineering |
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As per the SSC JE Notification, the upper age limit to apply for the recruitment is 30 years. However, applicants applying for the Central Public Works and the Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships (DGLL) Department is 32 years.
| Department / Organisation | Post | Upper Age Limit |
| Border Roads Organisation (BRO) | JE Civil, JE Electrical & Mechanical | 30 years |
| Brahmaputra Board (BB) | JE Civil | 30 years |
| Central Water Commission (CWC) | JE Civil, JE Mechanical | 30 years |
| Central Public Works Department (CPWD) | JE Civil, JE Electrical | 32 years |
| Central Water and Power Research Station (CWPRS) | JE Civil, JE Electrical | 30 years |
| DGQA-NAVAL | JE Electrical, JE Mechanical | 30 years |
| Farakka Barrage Project (FBP) | JE Civil, JE Electrical | 30 years |
| Military Engineer Services (MES) | JE Civil, JE Electrical & Mechanical | 30 years |
| National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO) | JE Civil | 30 years |
| Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships (DGLL) | JE Civil, JE Electrical | 32 years |
| Department of Telecommunications (DoT) | JE Telecom | 30 years |
| India Meteorological Department (IMD) | Scientific Assistant | 30 years |
| Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying (MoFAHD) | JE Civil | 30 years |
The SSC JE Exam 2026 will be conducted in two papers as part of the selection process. Paper 1 & 2 will be of 200 and 300 marks respectively. Both the papers are qualifying in nature and are of multiple-choice questions format. Candidates can check the SSC JE Exam Pattern is mentioned below.
| 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 | 100 | 100 | |||
| Part B: General Engineering (Electrical) OR | |||||
| Part C: General Engineering (Mechanical) | |||||
| Paper 2 | Computer Based Examination | Part A: General Engineering (Civil & Structural) OR | 100 | 300 | 2 hours |
| Part B: General Engineering (Electrical) OR | |||||
| Part C: General Engineering (Mechanical) |
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) releases the syllabus for the Junior Engineer exam. The SSC JE Syllabus includes General Awareness, General Intelligence and Reasoning, and General Engineering with topics from Civil/ Electrical/ Mechanical engineering as per the candidate's chosen stream.
The SSC JE Salary 2026 is as per the 7th pay commission. The pay band for SSC JE comes under Level 6 of the pay matrix. As per the SSC JE Notification, the salary of SSC Junior Engineers starts with the basic amount of INR 35,400 to that of INR 1,12,400. If all those benefits are incorporated, the approximate in-hand amount for SSC Junior Engineers would be approximately INR 44,000, which also constitutes different types of allowances and incentives offered with a basic amount of salary.
Preparing for the SSC JE Exam 2026, must need good books. The SSC Junior Engineer Books will help to clear concepts, good understanding and problem solving abilities. Choosing subject-wise books is important for better preparation for both Paper I & II.
The Staff Selection Commission specified the minimum qualifying marks in the official notification. Applicants appearing in the exam have to score a minimum qualifying mark to qualify for the examination.
| Category | Minimum marks |
| UR | 30% |
| OBC/EWS | 25% |
| All other categories | 20% |

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