1,748 Posts
SSC has announced 1,748 tentative vacancies. Post-wise and category-wise vacancy details are to be made available separately through SSC.
| Status | tentative |
|---|---|
| Total Vacancies | 1748 |
Computer Based Examination
Paper-I is conducted as a Computer Based Examination.
Computer Based Examination
Paper-II is conducted as a Computer Based Examination in the selected technical discipline.
HQ-C-3019/1/2026-C-3
Official advertisement and file number for SSC Junior Engineer Examination 2026.
50 Questions – 50 Marks
Paper-I includes 50 questions carrying a total of 50 marks from General Intelligence and Reasoning.
| Marks | 50 |
|---|---|
| Questions | 50 |
02 September 2026
The SSC Junior Engineer Examination 2026 notification was released on 02 September 2026.
| Date | 2026-09-02 |
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50 Questions – 50 Marks
Paper-I includes 50 questions carrying a total of 50 marks from General Awareness.
| Marks | 50 |
|---|---|
| Questions | 50 |
300 Marks
Paper-II carries a total of 300 marks.
| Marks | 300 |
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Select Junior Engineer Examination 2026
Open the SSC Junior Engineer Examination 2026 application and begin the examination-specific application.
Level-6
Selected candidates are appointed in Group B Level-6 posts carrying a pay range of Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400.
| Pay Max | 112400 |
|---|---|
| Pay Min | 35400 |
| Pay Level | Level-6 |
100 Questions – 100 Marks
Paper-I includes 100 questions carrying 100 marks from the selected technical or engineering discipline.
| Marks | 100 |
|---|---|
| Questions | 100 |
Online
Applications must be submitted through the SSC online system or prescribed official SSC application platform.
200 Questions – 200 Marks
The total Paper-I examination consists of 200 questions carrying 200 marks.
| Marks | 200 |
|---|---|
| Questions | 200 |
Two Computer Based Papers
Selection includes Paper-I, Paper-II, Document Verification and post or department allocation subject to eligibility and merit.
Upload Required Images
Upload photograph, signature and other required information according to SSC specifications.
Applicable Where Required
Marks may be normalized where the Computer Based Examination is conducted in multiple shifts according to SSC procedure.
Review and Submit
Verify all information carefully and submit the final application before the closing date.
Save Application Details
Save or print the submitted application details and payment confirmation for future reference.
2 Hours
The normal duration of Paper-II is two hours, with compensatory time for eligible candidates according to SSC rules.
| Duration Minutes | 120 |
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Select Examination and Post Preferences
Choose the applicable examination details, technical discipline and preferences according to eligibility.
2 Hours
The normal duration of Paper-I is two hours, with additional compensatory time for eligible candidates as prescribed.
| Duration Minutes | 120 |
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Degree or Diploma with Experience
Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or Institute; or a three-year Diploma in Civil Engineering with the prescribed relevant experience in planning, execution or maintenance of Civil Engineering works.
| Post | JE Civil |
|---|---|
| Organization | BRO |
Degree or Diploma with Experience
Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering; or prescribed three-year Diploma in Electrical, Automobile or Mechanical Engineering with the required relevant experience.
| Post | JE Electrical & Mechanical |
|---|---|
| Organization | BRO |
Three-Year Diploma
Three-year Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or Institution.
| Post | JE Civil |
|---|---|
| Organization | Brahmaputra Board |
Post Specific
Where experience is required, it must be relevant to the prescribed work and obtained after completion of the required educational qualification.
Degree or Diploma
Bachelor Degree or Diploma in the relevant Civil Engineering discipline from a recognized institution as prescribed for the post.
| Post | JE Civil |
|---|---|
| Organization | Central Water Commission |
Enter Educational and Personal Details
Provide correct personal, educational, category and other required information.
Degree or Diploma
Bachelor Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized institution as prescribed for the post.
| Post | JE Mechanical |
|---|---|
| Organization | Central Water Commission |
Engineering Qualification
Diploma or prescribed engineering qualification in Civil Engineering from a recognized institution.
| Post | JE Civil |
|---|---|
| Organization | CPWD |
Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
Diploma or prescribed engineering qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized institution.
| Post | JE Electrical |
|---|---|
| Organization | CPWD |
Degree or Diploma with Experience
Relevant Engineering Degree, or prescribed three-year Diploma with the required relevant experience in the applicable discipline.
| Organization | DGQA Naval |
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Relevant Engineering Diploma
Diploma in the relevant Civil or Electrical Engineering discipline from a recognized University, Institute or Board as applicable to the post.
| Organization | Farakka Barrage Project |
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Degree or Diploma with Experience
Relevant Engineering Degree, or prescribed three-year Diploma with the required relevant experience in planning, execution and maintenance of Civil or Electrical and Mechanical Engineering works.
| Organization | MES |
|---|
Civil Engineering Diploma
Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or Institution as prescribed for the post.
| Post | JE Civil |
|---|---|
| Organization | NTRO |
Relevant Engineering Qualification
Relevant Civil or Electrical Engineering qualification as prescribed separately for the Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships posts.
| Organization | DGLL |
|---|
Engineering Degree
Relevant engineering degree in disciplines such as Electrical, Electronics, Electrical Communication, Computer Science, Telecommunications, Information Technology, Instrumentation or other prescribed equivalent discipline.
| Post | JE Telecom |
|---|---|
| Organization | Department of Telecommunications |
Science or Engineering Qualification
B.Sc. with Physics or prescribed B.E./B.Tech or equivalent qualification in relevant disciplines such as Computer Science, Computer Applications, Electronics, Electronics and Communication, Instrumentation, Information Technology, Telecommunication or Communication Engineering.
| Post | Scientific Assistant |
|---|---|
| Organization | India Meteorological Department |
18 Years
Candidates must satisfy the minimum age requirement prescribed for the applicable post.
| Minimum Age | 18 |
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30 Years
Most posts covered under SSC JE Examination 2026 have an upper age limit of 30 years.
| Maximum Age | 30 |
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32 Years
Selected posts, including specified CPWD and Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships posts, have an upper age limit of 32 years.
| Maximum Age | 32 |
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5 Years
Eligible Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe candidates receive upper age relaxation according to Government of India rules.
| Relaxation Years | 5 |
|---|
3 Years
Eligible OBC candidates receive upper age relaxation according to Government of India rules.
| Relaxation Years | 3 |
|---|
As per Government Rules
Eligible Persons with Benchmark Disabilities receive upper age relaxation according to the applicable SSC and Government of India rules.
As per Government Rules
Eligible Ex-Servicemen receive applicable age relaxation. There is no Ex-Servicemen reservation for these Group B posts.
1,748 Posts
SSC has announced 1,748 tentative vacancies under Junior Engineer Examination 2026. Individual post-wise and category-wise vacancy numbers are not included as final breakup in the currently announced notification information.
| Status | tentative |
|---|---|
| Vacancies | 1748 |
Tentative
The announced 1,748 vacancies are tentative and may be revised. Post-wise and category-wise vacancy details are to be updated separately by SSC.
JE Civil and JE Electrical & Mechanical
Recruitment includes Junior Engineer posts in Civil and Electrical and Mechanical disciplines.
| Organization | Border Roads Organization |
|---|
Posts:
Not Collected by SSC
SSC does not collect state-wise or zone-wise vacancies for this recruitment. Candidates may obtain such information from the concerned user departments where applicable.
JE Civil
Recruitment includes Junior Engineer Civil posts under the Brahmaputra Board.
| Organization | Brahmaputra Board |
|---|
Posts:
JE Civil and JE Mechanical
Recruitment includes Junior Engineer Civil and Mechanical posts.
| Organization | Central Water Commission |
|---|
Posts:
JE Civil and JE Electrical
Recruitment includes Junior Engineer Civil and Electrical posts.
| Organization | CPWD |
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Posts:
JE Civil and JE Electrical
Recruitment includes Junior Engineer Civil and Electrical posts.
| Organization | Central Water and Power Research Station |
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Posts:
JE Mechanical and JE Electrical
Recruitment includes Junior Engineer Mechanical and Electrical posts under DGQA Naval.
| Organization | DGQA Naval |
|---|
Posts:
JE Civil and JE Electrical
Recruitment includes Junior Engineer Civil and Electrical posts.
| Organization | Farakka Barrage Project |
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Posts:
JE Civil and JE Electrical & Mechanical
Recruitment includes Junior Engineer Civil and Electrical and Mechanical posts.
| Organization | Military Engineer Services |
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Posts:
JE Civil
Recruitment includes Junior Engineer Civil posts.
| Organization | NTRO |
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Posts:
JE Civil and JE Electrical
Recruitment includes Junior Engineer Civil and Electrical posts.
| Organization | DGLL |
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Posts:
JE Telecom
The 2026 recruitment includes Junior Engineer Telecom posts.
| Organization | Department of Telecommunications |
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Posts:
Scientific Assistant
The recruitment notification includes Scientific Assistant posts in the India Meteorological Department.
| Organization | India Meteorological Department |
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Posts:
JE Civil
Recruitment includes Junior Engineer Civil posts.
Posts:
Organization: Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying
Rs. 100
Candidates who are not eligible for exemption must pay an examination fee of Rs. 100.
| Fee | 100 |
|---|
Fee Exempted
Women candidates are exempted from payment of the examination fee.
| Fee | 0 |
|---|
Fee Exempted
Scheduled Caste candidates are exempted from payment of the examination fee.
| Fee | 0 |
|---|
Fee Exempted
Scheduled Tribe candidates are exempted from payment of the examination fee.
| Fee | 0 |
|---|
Fee Exempted
Eligible Persons with Benchmark Disabilities candidates are exempted from payment of the examination fee.
| Fee | 0 |
|---|
Fee Exempted
Eligible Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempted from payment of the examination fee.
| Fee | 0 |
|---|
Rs. 200
The first correction and resubmission of the application requires payment of Rs. 200.
| Fee | 200 |
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Pay Application Fee
Pay the prescribed examination fee online unless eligible for fee exemption.
Rs. 500
The second correction and resubmission of the application requires payment of Rs. 500.
| Fee | 500 |
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Visit SSC Official Website
Visit the official Staff Selection Commission website and access the online application system.
Complete One-Time Registration
Candidates who have not completed SSC One-Time Registration must complete registration before applying.
1 Mark Per Wrong Answer
A deduction of one mark is made for each incorrect answer in Paper-II.
| Negative Marks | 1 |
|---|
0.25 Mark Per Wrong Answer
A deduction of 0.25 mark is made for each incorrect answer in Paper-I.
| Negative Marks | 0.25 |
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100 Questions
Paper-II consists of 100 objective questions from the applicable technical subject.
| Questions | 100 |
|---|
Final Merit
Paper-II normalized marks are used for final merit subject to eligibility and the conditions prescribed for allocation.
Selected Discipline
The technical paper is based on the discipline applicable to the candidate and post, including Civil, Electrical, Mechanical and other prescribed subject streams for covered posts.
Computer Based Examination
Candidates appear in Paper-I containing General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Awareness and General Engineering.
| Marks | 200 |
|---|---|
| Stage | 1 |
Based on SSC Criteria
Candidates are shortlisted for Paper-II according to the cut-off and criteria prescribed by the Commission.
| Stage | 2 |
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Technical Computer Based Examination
Candidates appear in the technical Paper-II in the applicable engineering or prescribed discipline.
| Marks | 300 |
|---|---|
| Stage | 3 |
Eligibility Verification
Candidates must produce original educational qualification, identity, reservation, age and experience documents wherever applicable.
| Stage | 4 |
|---|
Shortlisting
Paper-I is used for the examination and shortlisting process according to SSC rules and the prescribed cut-off criteria.
Merit and Preference
Final allocation is subject to merit, eligibility, post preference, vacancy availability and conditions of the concerned user department.
| Stage | 5 |
|---|
Where Applicable
Candidates allotted to posts having physical or medical requirements must satisfy the standards prescribed by the concerned department.
| Stage | 6 |
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Level-6
The posts are placed in Pay Level-6 of the 7th Central Pay Commission Pay Matrix.
| Pay Level | Level-6 |
|---|
Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400
The prescribed Level-6 pay range is Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400.
| Maximum | 112400 |
|---|---|
| Minimum | 35400 |
Group B
The Junior Engineer and covered recruitment posts are Group B, Non-Gazetted and Non-Ministerial positions.
As Applicable
Selected candidates receive applicable Central Government allowances according to posting location, department and prevailing Government rules.
SSC has announced 1,748 tentative vacancies for Junior Engineer Examination 2026. The post-wise and category-wise vacancy breakup is to be published separately.
The last date to submit the online application is 22 September 2026 up to 11:00 PM.
The examination fee is Rs. 100 for candidates who are not exempted. Women, SC, ST, PwBD and eligible Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempted.
The covered Group B posts are placed in Pay Level-6 with a basic pay range of Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400 under the 7th Central Pay Commission Pay Matrix.
The age limit varies according to the post and organization. Most posts have an upper age limit of 30 years, while selected posts have an upper age limit of 32 years.
Paper-I is tentatively scheduled for October or November 2026.
Paper-II is tentatively scheduled for December 2026.
Yes. Paper-I has a deduction of 0.25 mark for each incorrect answer, while Paper-II has a deduction of 1 mark for each incorrect answer.
The examination consists of two Computer Based Examination papers: Paper-I and Paper-II.
Yes. The 2026 notification also includes Scientific Assistant recruitment in the India Meteorological Department.
Yes, diploma holders can apply for posts where the prescribed educational qualification accepts the relevant engineering diploma. Candidates must check the specific organization and post qualification requirement.
The total tentative vacancy count of 1,748 has been announced. Post-wise and category-wise vacancy details are to be made available separately by SSC.
Qualification: Degree or Diploma in the relevant Engineering discipline for Junior Engineer posts, or the prescribed Science/Engineering qualification for Scientific Assistant in IMD, depending on the post and organization.
Age limit varies by post and organization. The maximum age is generally 30 years or 32 years depending on the post. SC/ST candidates receive up to 5 years relaxation, OBC candidates up to 3 years, and other categories receive relaxation according to
SSC JE Examination 2026 notification was released on this date.
Online application submission started on 02 September 2026.
The online application must be submitted by 23:00 hours on 22 September 2026.
Candidates required to pay the examination fee must complete payment by the prescribed deadline.
Candidates can correct and resubmit the application during the correction window by paying applicable correction charges.
Paper-I is tentatively scheduled for October or November 2026.
Paper-II is tentatively scheduled for December 2026.
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