SSC JE Recruitment 2026 – 1,748 Posts
The Staff Selection Commission has released the official notification for the SSC JE Examination 2026 for recruitment to Junior Engineer posts in various Central Government organisations and offices. The examination also covers the Scientific Assistant post in the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
SSC JE Recruitment 2026 offers a total of 1,748 tentative vacancies. Eligible candidates with the required engineering degree or diploma can submit their applications online through the official SSC website or the mySSC mobile application.
SSC JE Recruitment 2026 – Quick Overview
Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Junior Engineer Examination, 2026
1,748 Tentative
Group ‘B’, Non-Gazetted
Level-6: ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400
Online
02 September 2026
22 September 2026, 11:00 PM
Vacancy & Posts
The recruitment covers Junior Engineer positions in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Electrical & Mechanical and Telecom disciplines, along with Scientific Assistant in the India Meteorological Department.
Organisations & Departments Covered
Important Dates SSC JE Recruitment 2026
02 September 2026
22 September 2026
11:00 PM
23 September 2026
11:00 PM
28–30 September 2026
Up to 11:00 PM
October / November 2026
Tentative
December 2026
Tentative
Educational Qualification
Educational qualification is different according to the post and department. Candidates must possess the prescribed qualification by the closing date of the online application.
Degree in Civil Engineering or the prescribed 3-year Diploma with required experience, wherever specified for the concerned organisation.
Degree or prescribed Diploma in Electrical Engineering, subject to department-specific conditions.
Degree or prescribed Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, along with experience wherever the post requires it.
Relevant Engineering degree or technology qualification as prescribed for Junior Engineer (Telecom).
Bachelor’s degree in Science with Physics as one of the subjects or the other prescribed technical qualifications mentioned in the notice.
Age Limit & Relaxation
Category-wise Age Relaxation
5 Years
3 Years
10 Years
13 Years
15 Years
As per SSC rules
Salary & Pay Scale
Application Fee SSC JE Recruitment 2026
₹100/-
Women, SC, ST, PwBD and eligible Ex-Servicemen
₹200/-
₹500/-
Fee can be paid through the online payment methods permitted by SSC, including BHIM UPI, Net Banking and supported debit card options.
Examination Pattern
The recruitment examination will be conducted through two Computer Based Examination papers. Paper-I is used for shortlisting candidates, while Paper-II carries the technical merit component for final selection.
📘 Paper-I – Computer Based Examination
50 Questions / 50 Marks
50 Questions / 50 Marks
100 Questions / 100 Marks
200 Questions / 200 Marks
2 Hours
0.25 Mark per wrong answer
📕 Paper-II – Technical Examination
Relevant Engineering Discipline
100
300
2 Hours
1 Mark per wrong answer
Technical Subjects / Paper Options
Minimum Qualifying Marks
UR
OBC / EWS
All Other Categories
SSC JE Recruitment 2026 – Selection Process
Paper-I CBE
Shortlisting for Paper-II
Paper-II Technical CBE
Document Verification
Final Allocation
Paper-I is qualifying in nature and candidates are shortlisted for Paper-II on the basis of normalized Paper-I performance and applicable category criteria. Final allocation is based on Paper-II performance, post/department preference and fulfilment of the prescribed eligibility and other conditions.
- Separate merit lists are prepared for the relevant posts.
- Paper-II marks are important for final merit and allocation.
- Normalization will be applied wherever required due to multiple shifts.
- Post-specific physical, medical or educational condition must be fulfilled wherever applicable.
- Selected candidates will have to produce original documents during verification.
How to Apply Online SSC JE Recruitment 2026?
Visit the new SSC website and complete One-Time Registration if you do not already have a valid OTR on the new portal.
Use your registered credentials to access the online application.
Choose Junior Engineer Examination 2026 and carefully select the relevant post/discipline.
Enter educational, personal, category and other required information.
Follow SSC’s current instructions for live photograph and signature upload.
Pay the applicable examination fee through an approved online payment method.
Check every field carefully before final submission and keep a copy of the completed application for future reference.
Photograph & Signature Instructions
The online application module is designed to capture a real-time photograph. Candidates should follow the on-screen instructions carefully.
The scanned signature is required in JPEG format and should comply with the size and dimension requirements specified by SSC.
Application Form Correction
Eligible candidates can modify and resubmit their application during the correction period as permitted by SSC.
₹200/-
₹500/-
SSC JE Syllabus – Major Areas
Analogy, classification, series, problem solving, observation, relationship concepts, analytical reasoning and related verbal/non-verbal areas.
Current affairs and general knowledge relating to India and the wider national and international context.
Engineering topics prescribed for Civil & Structural candidates.
Core Electrical Engineering areas prescribed in the SSC technical syllabus.
Core Mechanical Engineering subjects according to the notified syllabus.
Relevant technical areas applicable to Telecom and other notified disciplines.
Documents Required SSC JE Recruitment 2026
Special Conditions for BRO Posts
Candidates choosing Junior Engineer posts under the Border Roads Organisation should carefully check the prescribed physical efficiency, physical and medical standards.
Important: Only male candidates are eligible for the Junior Engineer posts in BRO under the conditions specified in the notice.
Nationality / Citizenship
A candidate must satisfy the nationality or citizenship conditions prescribed by the Commission. The notice includes provisions for Indian citizens and certain other categories subject to the required eligibility certificate from the Government of India.
Important Links SSC JE Recruitment 2026
1800 030 930 63
Frequently Asked Questions SSC JE Recruitment 2026
How many vacancies are announced?
SSC has announced 1,748 tentative vacancies under the Junior Engineer Examination 2026.
What is the last date to apply?
The online application can be submitted up to 22 September 2026 at 11:00 PM.
What is the application fee?
The applicable fee is ₹100. Women, SC, ST, PwBD and eligible Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempted as per the notification.
When will Paper-I be conducted?
Paper-I is tentatively scheduled for October/November 2026.
When will Paper-II be conducted?
Paper-II is tentatively scheduled for December 2026.
What is the pay scale?
The posts are in Pay Matrix Level-6 with the pay scale of ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400 under the 7th Central Pay Commission.
SSC JE Recruitment 2026 – Final Advice
Candidates interested in SSC JE Recruitment 2026 should not wait until the final day to submit the application. Before applying, carefully match your engineering qualification, age, experience and preferred post with the official eligibility conditions, then complete the application and payment within the prescribed deadlines.
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