SSC JE Recruitment 2026 has announced SSC JE employment 2026, one of the biggest government engineering employment chances. The commission will conduct the Junior Engineer Examination, 2026 for the purpose of recruitment to various Junior Engineer vacancies in the organizations and offices under the Government of India.
The notification also contains recruitment for the Scientific Assistant vacancy in India Meteorological Department (IMD). The postings under consideration are Group ‘B’ posts in Level-6 of the Pay Matrix with pay scale of ₹35,400–₹1,12,400 as per the 7th Central Pay Commission.
1,748 tentative vacancies announced. The eligible candidates having the requisite educational qualification and age can apply online at the SSC website.
SSC JE Notification 2026 – Important Points
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization: Staff Selection Commission (SSC) | |
| Examination | Junior Engineer Examination, 2026 |
| Posts | Junior Engineer / Scientific Assistant |
| Total Vacancies | 1,748 (tentative) |
| Job Level | Group ‘B’, Level-6 |
| Pay Matrix | ₹35,400-₹1,12,400 |
| Application opening date | 2 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 22 September 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 23rd September 2026 |
| Correction Period | 28-30 September 2026 |
| Paper-I | Oct/Nov 2026 (provisional) |
| Paper-II | December 2026 (Expected) |
| Application mode | Online |
The above date of examination is preliminary and any change will be intimated through SSC website.
SSC JE Vacancy 2024
According to SSC JE 2026 notice, there are 1,748 tentative vacancies. The final openings, post-wise, category-wise details are to be made accessible on SSC website.
The vacancies are for various organizations and offices of Government of India. The letter said SSC does not maintain state-wise or zone-wise openings and the candidates seeking such information should approach the respective user department.
Recruitment to the post of Junior Engineer in the following disciplines :
- Engineering (Civil)
Electrical engineering - Mechanical Engg
- Mechanical and Electrical Engineering
- Telecommunication
The test is also for Scientific Assistant in the India Meteorological Department as per the qualification provided.
SSC JE 2026 Conducting Body
Recruitment will be conducted for posts in different Government organizations including:
- Border Roads Organization (BRO)
- Brahmaputra Board, Ministry of Jal Shakti
- Central Water Commision
- Central Public Work Department (CPWD)
- Central Water Power and Research Station
- Military Engineering Services (MES)
- National Technical Research Organization (NTRO)
- Director General of Lighthouses & Lightships
- Telecom Department
- Indian Meteorological Department
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
The specific educational qualifications and age limits vary from post to position and from organization to organization.
SSC JE Eligibility Criteria 2026
Eligibility is not same for every post is an important factor about SSC JE recruiting.
Candidates should carefully verify the essential educational qualification required for the particular post of Junior Engineer for which they wish to apply.
Civil engineer
For some of the Civil JE posts, the compulsory qualification can be Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering depending upon the organization.
For example, the Border Roads Organization recognizes a Degree in Civil Engineering or a three year Diploma in Civil Engineering with a prescribed two years experience in planning, implementation or maintenance of Civil Engineering works.
Other departments have other requirements. So, the candidates need not think of one qualification for all Civil JE vacancies.
Mechanical Engineering –
Mechanical JE positions may demand Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering. Certain departments have experience requirements for diploma candidates.
Teleco / Scientific Assistant
The JE (Telecom) post in the Department of Telecommunications is a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in the disciplines like Electricity, Electronics, Electrical Communications, Computer Science, Telecommunications, Information Technology or Instrumentation.
The notice for Scientific Assistant in IMD has specified Science, Computer Science, Computer Applications, Electronics and related engineering credentials.
Candidates are advised to examine the qualification for the post applied for carefully as the advertisement clearly specifies that experience, wherever applicable, should be after the required educational qualification. The experience gained during the internship or training during the qualification shall not be included as the required experience.
SSC JE Age Limit 2025
The relevant date for age calculation is 1 August 2026.
For roles having upper age limit of 30 years, candidates should have been born between 01-08-1996 and 01-08-2008 (both dates inclusive).
In case of upper age restriction being 32 years, candidates should have been born between 2 August 1994 and 1 August 2008 (both dates inclusive).
Age relaxation is permissible as per Govt. norms. The notification states:
- SC/ST: 5yr
OBC: 3 years - PwBD (UR/EWS): 10 years
PwBD (OBC): 13 years - PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years
Other relaxations for qualified categories are also offered.
The salary for SSC JE in 2026
The Junior Engineer vacancies covered under the test are Group ‘B’ postings in Level-6 of the Pay Matrix.
The wage scale specified in the announcement is as follows:
₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400
This is the pay-matrix range mentioned in the official examination notice.
The exact monthly wage paid by a selected employee may be subject to appropriate allowances, deductions, posting and Government requirements. So, candidates should understand the difference between the notified pay-matrix range and real in-hand wage.
SSC JE Exam Scheme 2026
The SSC JE examination consists of two papers of Computer Based Examination, i.e. Paper-I and Paper-II.
Paper-I
Paper-I contains:-
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 50 | 50 |
| General Knowledge | 50 | 50 |
| Engineering/Relevant Subject | 100 | 100 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
Duration: 2 hours, 2 hours 40 minutes for candidates qualifying for applicable scribe facilities.
Engineering section is based on the educational qualification and the post opted by the candidate. Civil applicants take Civil & Structural Engineering, Electrical and Mechanical candidates take their respective engineering topics.
Paper-II
Paper-II is computer based as well. It has:
100 Questions
300 points
- Duration: 2 hrs
The subject is related to the candidate’s selected post and qualification.
Paper-I is qualifying in nature. Marks of Paper-II normalized are utilized for ultimate merit determination.
SSC JE 2026 Negative Marking
Negative marking is something that candidates need to be cautious with.
The notification says:
- Paper-I: ¼ marks deducted for each wrong answer
- Paper-II: Negative marking of 1 mark for each bad answer
Both the papers are of objective type multiple choice questions and are administered in Hindi and English.
Thus, random guessing can lower the total score especially in Paper-II.
SSC JE Syllabus 2023
Syllabus differs according to the candidate’s stream of engineering.
Civil Engineering
The syllabus for Civil Engineering has topics like –
- Engineering Mechanics
- Mechanics of Solids
- Structural Analyzing
- Building Materials
- Management of Construction
- Estimation and Costing
- Structures in Concrete
Steel Construction - Reconnaissance
- Geomechanics
- Fluid Dynamics
- Hydraulics
- Environmental Engineer
- Engineering of Transportation
Eletrical Engineering
Key areas are:
- Electrical Engineering Principles
- Magnetics Circuits
- Fundamentals of AC
Measuring
Electrical Machines
Generation
Transmission & Distribution
Costing & Estimation - Use of Electric Energy
Fundamentals of Electronics - Power Electonics
Mechanical Engineering
The syllabus covers:
- Mechanical engineering
- Mechanics of Materials
Theory of Machines
Design of Machine - Material Science
- Thermal Engineering
- Mechanics of Fluids
- Hydraulic Machines
- Engineering Industrial
- Industrial Engineering * Manufacturing Engineering
- Measurement
- Advanced Manufacturing Processes
The official notification also includes complete syllabus for Computer Science & IT, Electronics & Telecommunication, Physics and Telecommunication Engineering.
SSC JE 2026 Selection Process
Recruitment method majorly involves the 2 computer based papers and subsequent allocation on the basis of merit and preferences.
SSC has laid down minimum marks for qualification:
- UR : 30%
OBC/EWS: 25%
All other categories: 20%
Paper-I is qualifying in nature and applicants are shortlisted for Paper-II on the basis of normalized marks of Paper-I.
Final selection and allocation of the job, organization or office will be based on performance in Paper-II and preference of post/organization expressed by the candidate.
One thing candidates need to keep in mind: once you submit your post preferences they are final and irrevocable. Candidates who do not submit their preferences within the allotted period will not be considered for the final outcome.
SSC JE 2026 Application Fee
The fee for applying as indicated in the notification is:
₹100
Women candidates and those belonging to SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen groups are not required to submit application fee.
The cost can be paid online by BHIM UPI, Net Banking, Visa, MasterCard, Maestro or RuPay Debit Card.
Important Dates for SSC JE 2026
Candidates are advised to note the following dates:
- Application closing date: 2 October 2023
- Application deadline: 22 September 2026, 11:00 PM
Last Date for Fee Payment: 11:00 PM on September 23, 2026
Application correction window: 28 – 30 September 2026 - Paper-I: October/November 2026 (Tentative)
- Paper-II: Expected December 2026
The commission recommends candidates to avoid waiting until the last day, due to increased traffic on the website and possible technical problems with the submission.
How To Apply For SSC JE Recruitment 2026?
Candidates have to do the One-Time Registration (OTR) on the new SSC website firstly.
The OTR established on the old SSC website will not work on the new website. The ones who have cleared OTR can proceed for Junior Engineer application.
The basic step of applying is:
- Visit the official website of SSC.
- Single Registration Complete.
- Login with Registration number and password.
- How to Apply for Junior Engineer Examination, 2026.
- Choose the appropriate post.
- Enter your education.
- Select the subject for the examination.
- Complete the required personal and academic information.
- Complete the needed photo/signature process
- Pay the application fee if applicable.
- Please study the form preview carefully.
- Submit your application.
- Make a copy or print one for your records.
Also the application form demands facts like passing year, university/board, roll number and percentage/CGPA.
SSC JE 2026 Application Rectification
The adjustment window has been given by the SSC from 28 September to 30 September 2026 till 11 PM.
This window is for candidates who have successfully submitted their applications within the original application period and are allowed to make adjustments.
The fees for correction are:
- First correction: Rs 200
- Rs. 500 second fix.
Correction charges are applicable irrespective of gender/category.
Candidates are consequently advised to thoroughly check the application before the final submission instead of depending on correction window.
Important Note For Applicants Of BRO
Candidates applying for the posts of Junior Engineer in Border Roads Organization need to take great care of the physical and medical prerequisites.
The announcement adds that BRO jobs have certain physical and medical qualifications including a Physical Efficiency Test. This advertisement is applicable only to male candidates only for the post of BRO Junior Engineer.
These postings should be verified thoroughly for the BRO-specific requirements before selection.
Last Words
The SSC JE Recruitment 2026 provides 1,748 tentative vacancies for various Government of India enterprises, presenting a great opportunity for eligible engineering candidates to work in the Central Government.
The recruitment is for Junior Engineer posts in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical and Telecom related fields and Scientific Assistant posts in IMD. The notified posts carry **Level-6 pay of ₹35,400-₹1,12,400.
Candidates should not apply on the basis of general title of “SSC JE”. The educational qualification, experience requirement and age limit can vary from organizations and posts.
The most critical procedures are – Check your specific eligibility, Fill OTR properly, Submit application before 22 September 2026, and Start preparation for Paper-I and Paper-II.
Most significantly, candidates should carefully examine their job and organization options since as the notification says, “preferences submitted are final and hence cannot be changed later”.
