SSC JE Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 1,748 Junior Engineer Posts | Eligibility, Salary & Last Date

 

• Organization Name : Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
• Post Name : Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Telecom), Scientific Assistant (IMD)
• Job Type : Central Govt
• Recruitment Type : Direct
• Advt No : N/A
• Vacancies : 1,748
• Job Location : Across India
• Salary : Rs.35,400 – Rs.1,12,400 (Per Month)
• Mode of Application : Online
• Application Start : 02.09.2026
• Last Date : 22.09.2026

 

 

Important Dates : SSC JE Recruitment 2026

• Starting Date to Apply : 02 September 2026
• Last Date to Apply : 22 September 2026
• Last date for online fee payment : 23 September 2026
• Application form correction window : 28 September 2026 to 30 September 2026
• Computer Based Examination – Paper-I (tentative) : October/November 2026
• Computer Based Examination – Paper-II (tentative) : December 2026

Vacancy Details : SSC JE Recruitment 2026

• Border Roads Organisation (BRO) – JE (Civil), JE (Electrical & Mechanical)
• Brahmaputra Board, Ministry of Jal Shakti – JE (Civil)
• Central Water Commission – JE (Mechanical), JE (Civil)
• Central Public Works Department (CPWD) – JE (Electrical), JE (Civil)
• Central Water and Power Research Station – JE (Electrical), JE (Civil)
• DGQA-Naval, Ministry of Defence – JE (Mechanical), JE (Electrical)
• Farakka Barrage Project, Ministry of Jal Shakti – JE (Electrical), JE (Civil)
• Military Engineer Services (MES) – JE (Civil), JE (Electrical & Mechanical)
• National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO) – JE (Civil)
• Directorate General of Lighthouses & Lightships – JE (Civil), JE (Electrical)
• Department of Telecommunications (DoT) – JE (Telecom)
• India Meteorological Department (IMD) – Scientific Assistant
• Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying – JE (Civil)

Total : 1,748 Post

Salary Details : SSC JE Recruitment 2026

• Junior Engineer : Level-6 (₹35,400–1,124,000/-) of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix

Age Limit : SSC JE Recruitment 2026

• Up to 30 or 32 years (reckoned as of 01.08.2026), with standard relaxations for SC/ST (5 years), OBC (3 years), and PwBD (10–15 years)

Qualification : SSC JE Recruitment 2026

1. Junior Engineer (Civil)

• Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized university/institute; or a three-year diploma in Civil Engineering plus relevant work experience (requirement varies by organization).

2. Junior Engineer (Electrical) / JE (Mechanical) / JE (Electrical & Mechanical)

• Degree or diploma in the relevant Electrical/Mechanical/Automobile engineering discipline from a recognized university/institute, with experience required in some organizations.

3. Junior Engineer (Telecom)

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology in Electrical, Electronics, Electrical Communications, Computer Science, Telecommunications, Information Technology, or Instrumentation.

4. Scientific Assistant (IMD)

• Bachelor’s degree in Science with Physics as one of the subjects, or a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Computer Applications/Electronics/Electronics & Communication Engineering/Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering/Instrumentation/Information Technology/Telecommunication Engineering/Communication Engineering.

Application Fee : SSC JE Recruitment 2026

• Application Fee : ₹100/- (Exempted for Women, SC, ST, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen).
• Correction Charges : ₹200/- for the first correction; ₹500/- for the second correction.

Pay the Examination Fee through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking.

Selection Process : SSC JE Recruitment 2026

Selection for SSC JE 2026 is based on the following stages:

• Paper-I (Computer Based Examination) – Qualifying in nature. Covers General Intelligence & Reasoning (50 questions/50 marks), General Awareness (50 questions/50 marks), and the relevant engineering/technical subject based on the post applied for (100 questions/100 marks). Total duration is 2 hours (2 hours 40 minutes for candidates eligible for a scribe). Negative marking of 0.25 marks applies for each wrong answer.
• Paper-II (Computer Based Examination) – For candidates shortlisted from Paper-I. Covers the relevant engineering/technical subject in depth (100 questions/300 marks) in 2 hours (2 hours 40 minutes for scribe-eligible candidates). Negative marking of 1 mark applies for each wrong answer.
• Document Verification (DV) – Provisionally selected candidates must produce original certificates (educational qualification, category, age proof, experience, etc.) for verification by the concerned user department/organization.
• Physical Standards and Medical Examination – Applicable specifically for posts under organizations such as Border Roads Organisation (BRO)/GREF, as detailed in the relevant annexure of the notice.

Separate merit lists are prepared for JE (Civil), JE (Electrical & Mechanical), Scientific Assistant (IMD), and JE (Telecom). Both papers consist of objective-type, multiple-choice questions set in Hindi and English.

How to Apply : SSC JE Recruitment 2026

If you are interested and found yourself eligible for Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Telecom), Scientific Assistant (IMD), click on the apply online link given below. Then, find the appropriate option and fill up the form. You can apply online from 02 Sep 2026 to 22 Sep 2026.Follow the steps given below to Apply Online

• Open the official website www.ssc.nic.in
• Find the Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Telecom), Scientific Assistant (IMD) Job Notification in the “Recruitment / Career / Advertising Menu” and click on it.
• Download the official notification from the link provided at the end.
• Read the Full Notification. carefully and check your eligibility criteria.
• Visit the Online Official Online Application / Registration link below.
• Fill in the required details correctly without any mistakes.
• Upload all required documents in the format and size mentioned in the notification.
• Finally, after verifying that the registered details are correct, then submit.
• Next, if Staff Selection Commission (SSC) requires an application fee, make the payment as per the notification mode. Otherwise, go to the next step.
• Take a printout of it and keep it safe

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is the application deadline for SSC JE 2026?

• The online application process closes on September 22, 2026, at 23:00 hours.

2. Is there any application fee exemption?

• Yes, female candidates as well as candidates belonging to SC, ST, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen categories are exempt from paying the fee.

3. Can diploma holders apply without work experience?

• It depends on the department. Organizations like CPWD, CWPRS, and Brahmaputra Board accept diplomas without experience. However, departments like BRO and MES require a 3-year diploma along with 2 years of relevant experience.

4. What is the crucial date for age determination?

• The crucial date for age calculation is August 1, 2026.

5. Are female candidates eligible for all advertised posts?

• Female candidates are eligible for all posts except those under the Border Roads Organization (BRO), which are reserved exclusively for male candidates.

6. Can I edit my application form after submission?

• Yes, a correction window will be available from September 28 to September 30, 2026. Standard correction charges will apply.

7. Will physical calculators be allowed inside the examination hall?

• No, physical calculators are strictly prohibited. An on-screen scientific calculator will be made available on the computer screen.

8. Is Paper-I score included in the final selection merit list?

• No, Paper-I is qualifying in nature to shortlist candidates for Paper-II. Final selection is determined by normalized performance in Paper-II and post preferences.

9. Is Aadhaar mandatory for registration?

• Aadhaar authentication during One-Time Registration (OTR) is recommended to simplify verification and protect applications from rejection due to photo/signature formatting issues.

10. How will post allocation be finalized?

• Post allocation is determined on a merit-cum-preference basis from the online option form submitted prior to final results.