SSC JE Recruitment 2026 | Apply Online for 1,748 Junior Engineer & IMD Posts

SSC JE Recruitment 2026: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the official notification for the Junior Engineer Examination, 2026. The recruitment is being conducted for various Junior Engineer posts in Government of India departments and offices, along with the post of Scientific Assistant in the India Meteorological Department (IMD). A total of 1,748 tentative vacancies have been announced. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official SSC website.

The SSC JE 2026 examination includes opportunities for candidates with relevant Engineering Degree or Diploma qualifications. Posts are available in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical and Telecom-related disciplines, while Scientific Assistant in IMD has its own prescribed educational qualifications. Candidates can check the complete recruitment details including vacancy, eligibility, age limit, salary, exam pattern, application fee, important dates and online application process below.

SSC JE Recruitment 2026 – Overview A quick overview of the SSC Junior Engineer Examination 2026 is provided below.
Recruiting Organization	Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Examination Name	Junior Engineer Examination, 2026
Posts	Junior Engineer & Scientific Assistant (IMD)
Total Vacancies	1,748 (Tentative)
Job Type	Central Government Job
Classification	Group 'B' Posts
Pay Level	Level-6
Pay Scale	₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400/-
Application Mode	Online
Job Location	Across India
Official Website	ssc.gov.in
SSC JE Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates Candidates should complete the online application and fee payment within the dates prescribed by SSC.
Notification Release Date	02 September 2026
Application Start Date	02 September 2026
Last Date to Apply Online	22 September 2026 up to 11:00 PM
Last Date for Fee Payment	23 September 2026 up to 11:00 PM
Application Correction Window	28 September to 30 September 2026
Paper-I Examination	October/November 2026
Paper-II Examination	December 2026
Document Verification	After Final Result
SSC JE Vacancy 2026 SSC has announced 1,748 tentative vacancies through the Junior Engineer Examination 2026. The vacancies are spread across various Central Government departments and organisations. The exact post-wise and category-wise vacancy position may be updated by SSC separately. Sl. Organization/Department Post 01 Border Roads Organization (BRO) JE (Civil, Electrical & Mechanical) 02 Brahmaputra Board, Ministry of Jal Shakti JE (Civil) 03 Central Water Commission (CWC) JE (Civil, Mechanical) 04 Central Public Works Department (CPWD) JE (Civil, Electrical) 05 Central Water and Power Research Station (CWPRS) JE (Civil, Electrical) 06 DGQA-NAVAL, Ministry of Defence JE (Mechanical, Electrical) 07 Farakka Barrage Project, Ministry of Jal Shakti JE (Civil, Electrical) 08 Military Engineer Services (MES) JE (Civil, Electrical & Mechanical) 09 National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO) JE (Civil) 10 Directorate General of Lighthouses & Lightships (DGLL) JE (Civil, Electrical) 11 Department of Telecommunications (DoT) JE (Telecom) 12 India Meteorological Department (IMD) Scientific Assistant 13 Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying JE (Civil) — Total Tentative Vacancies 1,748 Note: The vacancy figure of 1,748 is tentative. Candidates should check the SSC website for subsequent updates to the vacancy position.
SSC JE Eligibility 2026 Educational qualification varies according to the post and department. Candidates should carefully check the specific Essential Qualification prescribed for the post they intend to apply for. Post/Department Educational Qualification Max Age BRO – JE Civil Degree in Civil Engineering; OR three-year Diploma in Civil Engineering with two years' relevant experience in Planning, Execution or Maintenance of Civil Engineering works. 30 Years BRO – JE E&M Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering; OR three-year Diploma in Electrical, Automobile or Mechanical Engineering with two years' relevant experience. 30 Years Brahmaputra Board – JE Civil Three-year Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or Institution. 30 Years CWC – JE Civil / Mechanical Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering/ Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University or Institution. 30 Years CPWD – JE Civil / Electrical Diploma in Civil Engineering or Diploma in Electrical/ Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University or Institute. 32 Years CWPRS – JE Civil / Electrical Diploma in Civil Engineering or Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a recognized Institute. 30 Years DGQA-NAVAL – JE Mechanical/Electrical Degree in the relevant Engineering discipline; OR three-year Diploma in the relevant discipline with two years' relevant experience. 30 Years Farakka Barrage Project – JE Diploma in Civil Engineering or Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a recognized University, Institute or Board. 30 Years MES – JE Civil Degree in Civil Engineering; OR three-year Diploma in Civil Engineering with two years' relevant experience. 30 Years MES – JE E&M Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering; OR three-year Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering with two years' relevant experience. 30 Years NTRO – JE Civil Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or Institution. 30 Years DGLL – JE Civil / Electrical Degree or Diploma in the relevant Engineering discipline along with the experience prescribed for the respective post. 32 Years DoT – JE Telecom Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Technology in Electrical, Electronics, Electrical Communications, Computer Science, Telecommunications, Information Technology or Instrumentation from a recognized University or Institute. 30 Years 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. 30 Years Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying – JE Civil Degree or three-year Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or Institute. 30 Years
Who Can Apply for SSC JE 2026? SSC JE 2026 is mainly suitable for candidates who have completed an Engineering Degree or Diploma in the discipline relevant to the post. However, not every qualification is accepted for every department. Some posts also require prescribed work experience along with the Diploma or Degree. Diploma holders can apply for several Junior Engineer posts where Diploma is prescribed as an Essential Qualification. Engineering Degree holders can apply for posts where a Degree is prescribed or accepted. Some posts require two years' relevant experience along with a Diploma. Scientific Assistant in IMD has separate Science, Computer Science, Electronics, IT and related qualification requirements. Applicants must satisfy the qualification requirements prescribed for the specific post on or before the relevant cut-off date.
SSC JE Age Limit 2026 The crucial date for determining the age of candidates is 01 August 2026. The maximum age limit differs according to the post. Post Category Maximum Age Most SSC JE Posts 30 Years CPWD/DGLL applicable posts 32 Years For posts with an upper age limit of 30 years, candidates should generally have been born between 02 August 1996 and 01 August 2008. For posts with an upper age limit of 32 years, the corresponding birth-date range is 02 August 1994 to 01 August 2008, before applying any permissible relaxation. Age Relaxation Category 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
SSC JE Salary 2026 The Junior Engineer posts included in SSC JE 2026 carry Pay Level-6 under the 7th Central Pay Commission. The pay matrix is ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400/-. Post Pay Level Pay Scale Junior Engineer Level-6 ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400/- Scientific Assistant, IMD Level-6 ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400/- In addition to basic pay, selected candidates are entitled to applicable Central Government allowances and benefits according to the rules of the concerned department.
SSC JE Selection Process 2026 The SSC JE recruitment process is based on two Computer-Based Examination papers followed by Document Verification. Paper-I is qualifying in nature, while Paper-II plays the main role in determining final merit. Stage Examination Purpose Stage 1 Paper-I Qualifying/Shortlisting Stage 2 Paper-II Merit Deciding Stage 3 Document Verification Final Verification Paper-I Examination Pattern Subject Questions Marks General Intelligence & Reasoning 50 50 General Awareness 50 50 General Engineering/Technical Subject 100 100 Total 200 200 Duration: 2 Hours. Candidates eligible for the prescribed scribe facility will receive 2 hours 40 minutes. Paper-II Examination Pattern Paper Questions Marks Duration Paper-II – Relevant Technical Subject 100 300 2 Hours For candidates eligible for the prescribed scribe facility, the Paper-II duration is 2 hours 40 minutes. Negative Marking Paper-I: 0.25 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer. Paper-II: 1 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer. Both papers contain objective-type multiple-choice questions. The questions are set in Hindi and English, except for language-specific components where applicable. Paper-I is qualifying in nature. Candidates are shortlisted for Paper-II based on normalized Paper-I marks and the applicable qualifying criteria. The normalized marks of Paper-II are considered for preparation of the final merit list.
SSC JE Syllabus 2026 The SSC JE syllabus is divided into General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness and the relevant technical subject. The technical syllabus depends on the engineering or scientific stream selected by the candidate. General Intelligence & Reasoning This section includes analogies, similarities and differences, space visualization, problem solving, analysis, judgment, decision making, visual memory, observation, relationship concepts, classification, number series, arithmetical reasoning and other verbal and non-verbal reasoning topics. General Awareness Questions are designed to test general awareness of the environment and current events. Topics may include History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Polity, Scientific Research and developments in everyday scientific knowledge. Civil Engineering Major areas include Engineering Mechanics, Strength of Materials, Structural Analysis, Construction Materials and Management, Estimating and Costing, Concrete Technology, Steel Structures, Surveying, Soil Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics, Hydrology, Irrigation Engineering, Environmental Engineering and Transportation Engineering. Electrical Engineering Important topics include Electrical Fundamentals, Magnetic Circuits, AC Fundamentals, Electrical Measurements, Electrical Machines, Generation, Transmission and Distribution, Estimation and Costing, Utilisation of Electrical Energy, Basic Electronics and Power Electronics. Mechanical Engineering The Mechanical Engineering syllabus covers Engineering Mechanics, Strength of Materials, Theory of Machines, Thermodynamics, IC Engines, Boilers, Steam Turbines, Heat Transfer, Fluid Mechanics, Hydraulic Machinery, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Metrology and Measurement. Computer Science & Information Technology Applicable areas include Engineering Mathematics, Discrete Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Calculus, Probability and Statistics, Digital Logic, Computer Organisation and Architecture, Programming and Data Structures, Algorithms, Theory of Computation, Compiler Design, Operating Systems, Databases and Computer Networks. Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering The syllabus covers electronic materials and components, semiconductor devices, diodes, transistors, amplifiers, oscillators, voltage regulation, network theory and prescribed electronics and telecommunication topics. Physics/Telecommunication Candidates applying for Scientific Assistant in IMD or Junior Engineer (Telecom) should prepare the subject corresponding to the stream and qualification selected in the application form. Level of Technical Questions: Engineering questions for Civil, Mechanical and Electrical disciplines are generally based around Diploma-level knowledge, while the applicable Computer Science & IT, Electronics & Telecommunication, Physics and Telecommunication subjects are based on the prescribed level mentioned in the official syllabus.
SSC JE Examination – Important Tools The IS 456:2000 Code of Practice table and Steam Table, wherever required, will be available on the computer screen during the examination. A Scientific Calculator will be available on the computer screen for the examination. Candidates should not carry physical copies of the permitted tables or calculator into the examination laboratory. Where the examination is conducted in multiple shifts, SSC may use normalization as per its prescribed methodology.
SSC JE Application Fee 2026 Candidate Category Application Fee General/OBC/EWS Male ₹100/- Women Candidates NIL SC / ST Candidates NIL PwBD Candidates NIL Ex-Servicemen NIL The application fee can be paid online through BHIM UPI, Net Banking or Visa, MasterCard, Maestro or RuPay Debit Card. The last date for online fee payment is 23 September 2026 up to 11:00 PM.
SSC JE Application Correction 2026 SSC will provide an online correction facility from 28 September 2026 to 30 September 2026. Candidates who need to modify eligible details can use the correction facility during the prescribed period. Correction Fee First Correction & Resubmission ₹200/- Second Correction & Resubmission ₹500/- The correction charges are applicable irrespective of the candidate's category. A candidate can correct and resubmit the application a maximum of two times during the correction window.
How to Apply for SSC JE Recruitment 2026 Eligible candidates can submit the SSC JE 2026 application online through the official SSC portal. Before submitting the application, candidates should carefully verify their personal details, educational qualification and post preferences. Visit the official SSC website at ssc.gov.in. Click on Login or Register and complete One-Time Registration (OTR), if required. Log in to the SSC portal using your registration credentials. Select Junior Engineer Examination, 2026 from the available examinations. Enter your personal, educational and other required details. Select the relevant post and engineering/scientific stream according to your eligibility. Select three examination centres in order of preference within the same SSC region. Complete the live photograph requirement through the application module. Upload the signature in the prescribed JPEG format and size. Upload other documents wherever applicable. Pay the applicable application fee through the available online payment options. Preview the application carefully and correct any error before final submission. Submit the application and save a copy of the final submitted form for future reference. Important: The last date for submitting the online application is 22 September 2026 up to 11:00 PM. Candidates are advised to complete the application well before the closing date.
Documents/Details Required Class 10/Matriculation certificate and Date of Birth details. Engineering Degree/Diploma certificate and marksheets, as applicable. Relevant experience certificate wherever experience is mandatory. Category certificate, if applicable. PwBD/PwD certificate, wherever applicable. Valid mobile number and email address. Live photograph through the application system. Scanned signature in the prescribed format.
SSC JE 2026 Examination Centres – Northeast Region Candidates from Northeast India can select examination centres under the SSC North Eastern Region. The listed centres include Itanagar, Guwahati (Dispur), Imphal, Shillong, Aizawl, Dimapur and Agartala. The SSC North Eastern Region covers Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura. Candidates can select three centres in order of preference within the same SSC region, subject to the conditions specified by SSC.
Important Links – SSC JE Recruitment 2026 Candidates should use the official SSC website for registration, application, notification, examination updates and vacancy information.
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SSC JE Recruitment 2026: This recruitment is an important opportunity for Engineering Degree and Diploma holders seeking Central Government technical jobs. Candidates from Assam, Tripura, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh can also consider the SSC North Eastern Region examination centres while submitting their preferences.

SSC JE Recruitment 2026 – FAQs

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 various Government of India departments and for Scientific Assistant posts in the India Meteorological Department.

How many vacancies are announced for SSC JE 2026?

SSC has announced 1,748 tentative vacancies for the Junior Engineer Examination 2026. The final post-wise and category-wise vacancy position may be updated separately by SSC.

When will SSC JE 2026 applications start?

The online application process starts on 02 September 2026.

What is the last date to apply for SSC JE 2026?

The last date to submit the online application is 22 September 2026 up to 11:00 PM.

What is the application fee for SSC JE 2026?

The application fee is ₹100/-. Women candidates and candidates belonging to SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen categories are exempted from paying the application fee.

What is the age limit for SSC JE 2026?

The maximum age limit is generally 30 years for most posts, while certain posts have an upper age limit of 32 years. The crucial date for age calculation is 01 August 2026.

Is Diploma eligible for SSC JE 2026?

Yes. Diploma holders are eligible for several Junior Engineer posts, subject to the specific educational qualification and experience requirements prescribed for the concerned department.

Is Scientific Assistant in IMD included in SSC JE 2026?

Yes. The SSC JE 2026 examination also includes recruitment to the post of Scientific Assistant in the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

What is the SSC JE 2026 exam pattern?

SSC JE 2026 consists of two Computer-Based Papers. Paper-I contains 200 questions for 200 marks and is qualifying in nature. Paper-II contains 100 questions for 300 marks and its normalized marks are used for final merit.

Is there negative marking in SSC JE 2026?

Yes. There is a negative marking of 0.25 mark for each wrong answer in Paper-I and 1 mark for each wrong answer in Paper-II.

What is the salary of SSC Junior Engineer?

The Junior Engineer posts carry Pay Level-6 with a pay matrix of ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400/-.

When will SSC JE Paper-I be conducted?

SSC has tentatively scheduled Paper-I in October / November 2026.

When will SSC JE Paper-II be conducted?

SSC has tentatively scheduled Paper-II in December 2026.

Can candidates apply for more than one SSC JE post?

Candidates may be eligible for more than one post depending on their educational qualification and the applicable post-specific eligibility conditions. Candidates should carefully check the official notification before selecting their posts.

Can female candidates apply for SSC JE posts in BRO?

No. The BRO Junior Engineer posts included in the SSC JE 2026 recruitment are specified for male candidates only, subject to the other prescribed eligibility, physical and medical standards.

Disclaimer: The vacancies mentioned above are tentative and may be revised by the Staff Selection Commission. Candidates should read the official notification carefully and check the SSC website for the latest updates before applying.