Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the official Junior Engineer Examination, 2026 notice for recruitment to various Junior Engineer (JE) posts in Central Government organizations/offices. The examination also includes recruitment to the post of Scientific Assistant in the India Meteorological Department (IMD). A total of 1,748 tentative vacancies have been notified. Eligible candidates can submit their applications online from 2 September 2026 to 22 September 2026 through the SSC website.
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ToggleThis recruitment is an excellent opportunity for candidates holding Diploma/Degree in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics, Telecommunication, Computer Science, IT and related disciplines, depending on the post applied for.
SSC JE Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Organization | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Examination Name | Junior Engineer Examination, 2026 |
| Posts | Junior Engineer & Scientific Assistant |
| Total Vacancies | 1,748 (Tentative) |
| Job Type | Central Government Job |
| Post Category | Group ‘B’ |
| Pay Level | Level-6 |
| Pay Scale | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400/- |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Paper-I Exam | October/November 2026 (Tentative) |
| Paper-II Exam | December 2026 (Tentative) |
| Official Website | SSC |
The SSC notice specifies Group ‘B’ posts in Level-6 (₹35,400–₹1,12,400) under the 7th Central Pay Commission.
SSC JE Vacancy 2026
The Commission has announced 1,748 tentative vacancies for SSC JE Examination 2026. The final/post-wise and category-wise vacancy position will be made available by SSC on its website. SSC has also clarified that it does not collect State-wise/Zone-wise vacancy data and candidates seeking such information should approach the concerned User Department.
Organizations and Posts
| Organization/Department | Post |
|---|---|
| Border Roads Organization (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) |
The organizations, posts and qualification requirements are taken from the official SSC examination notice.
SSC JE Recruitment 2026 – Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess the prescribed educational qualification for the respective post as on the closing date of the online application. The post-wise qualification is given below.
| Organization / Department | Post | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Border Roads Organization (BRO) | JE (Civil) | Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University/Institute OR 3-Year Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University/Institute/Board + 2 years’ experience in Planning/Execution/Maintenance of Civil Engineering works. |
| Border Roads Organization (BRO) | JE (Electrical & Mechanical) | Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering OR 3-Year Diploma in Electrical/Automobile/Mechanical Engineering + 2 years’ experience in Planning/Execution/Maintenance of Electrical or Mechanical Engineering works. |
| Brahmaputra Board, Ministry of Jal Shakti | JE (Civil) | 3-Year Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University/Institution. |
| Central Water Commission (CWC) | JE (Mechanical) | Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University/Institution. |
| Central Water Commission (CWC) | JE (Civil) | Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University/Institution. |
| Central Public Works Department (CPWD) | JE (Electrical) | Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University/Institute. |
| Central Public Works Department (CPWD) | JE (Civil) | Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University/Institute. |
| Central Water and Power Research Station | JE (Electrical) | Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a recognized Institute. |
| Central Water and Power Research Station | JE (Civil) | Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized Institute. |
| DGQA-NAVAL, Ministry of Defence | JE (Mechanical) | Degree in Mechanical Engineering OR 3-Year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University/Institution + 2 years’ experience in the respective field. |
| DGQA-NAVAL, Ministry of Defence | JE (Electrical) | Degree in Electrical Engineering OR 3-Year Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a recognized University/Institution + 2 years’ experience in the respective field. |
| Farakka Barrage Project, Ministry of Jal Shakti | JE (Electrical) | Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a recognized University/Institute/Board. |
| Farakka Barrage Project, Ministry of Jal Shakti | JE (Civil) | Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University/Institute/Board. |
| Military Engineer Services (MES) | JE (Civil) | Degree in Civil Engineering OR 3-Year Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized Institute/University/Board + 2 years’ experience in Planning, Execution and Maintenance of Civil Engineering works. |
| Military Engineer Services (MES) | JE (Electrical & Mechanical) | Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering OR 3-Year Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering + 2 years’ experience in Planning, Execution and Maintenance of Electrical or Mechanical Engineering works. |
| National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO) | JE (Civil) | Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University/Institution. |
| Directorate General of Lighthouses & Lightships | JE (Civil) | Degree in Civil Engineering OR Diploma in Civil Engineering with 3 years’ experience OR equivalent qualification. |
| Directorate General of Lighthouses & Lightships | JE (Electrical) | Degree in Electrical Engineering OR Diploma in Electrical Engineering with 3 years’ experience OR equivalent qualification. |
| Department of Telecommunications (DoT) | JE (Telecom) | Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Electrical, Electronics, Electrical Communications, Computer Science, Telecommunications, Information Technology or Instrumentation from a recognized University/Institute. |
| India Meteorological Department (IMD) | Scientific Assistant | Bachelor’s Degree in Science with Physics as one of the subjects from a recognized institution/university OR Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Applications, Electronics, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electronics Telecommunication Engineering, Instrumentation, Information Technology, Telecommunication Engineering or Communication Engineering from a recognized institution/university. |
| Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying | JE (Civil) | Degree or 3-Year Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University/Institute. |
SSC JE Recruitment 2026 – Age Limit
The crucial date for determining age is 01 August 2026.
| Maximum Age | Applicable Posts |
|---|---|
| Up to 30 years | Most JE/Scientific Assistant posts |
| Up to 32 years | Certain CPWD and Directorate General of Lighthouses & Lightships posts |
For posts with an upper age limit of 30 years, the candidate must have been born between 02 August 1996 and 01 August 2008.
For posts with an upper age limit of 32 years, the candidate must have been born between 02 August 1994 and 01 August 2008.
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 | As per SSC rules |
The notice also provides prescribed relaxation for specified Defence Personnel disabled during hostilities/operations.
SSC JE Recruitment 2026 Salary
Selected candidates will be appointed to Group ‘B’ posts in Pay Level-6 of the 7th Central Pay Commission.
Salary: ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400/-
The official notice specifies Pay Level-6 with the pay scale of ₹35,400–₹1,12,400.
SSC JE Recruitment 2026 – Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General/Other applicable candidates | ₹100/- |
| Women Candidates | Nil |
| SC Candidates | |
| ST Candidates | |
| PwBD Candidates | |
| Ex-Servicemen |
The ₹100 application fee can be paid through BHIM UPI, Net Banking, Visa, MasterCard, Maestro or RuPay Debit Card.
SSC JE Recruitment 2026 – Selection Process
The SSC JE Examination 2026 will be conducted through:
- Paper-I – Computer Based Examination
- Paper-II – Computer Based Examination
- Document Verification
- Post/Department Allocation and other applicable requirements
Paper-I is qualifying in nature and candidates are shortlisted for Paper-II on the basis of normalized Paper-I marks and the prescribed qualifying criteria. Final selection/allocation is based on Paper-II performance and the candidate’s post/organization preference, subject to eligibility requirements.
SSC JE Exam Centre in Assam
Candidates from Assam and the North Eastern region should note that Guwahati (Dispur), Centre Code 5105, is listed as an examination centre under the North Eastern Region (NER) of SSC.
The NER region covers Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura.
So, candidates searching for SSC JE Exam Centre in Assam, SSC JE Guwahati Exam Centre 2026 and SSC JE Assam Recruitment 2026 should carefully select their examination centre while completing the application.
How to Apply for SSC JE Recruitment 2026?
Eligible candidates can apply online by following these steps:
- Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) on the new SSC website.
- Log in using your Registration Number and password.
- Go to the “Junior Engineer Examination, 2026” section under the Live Examination tab.
- Select the appropriate post and qualifying educational qualification.
- Select the appropriate examination subject/stream according to your eligibility.
- Complete the required educational, personal and other details.
- Upload/complete the required photograph and signature requirements.
- Pay the applicable application fee online.
- Preview the application carefully and submit it.
- Download and retain a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
The application can be submitted through the SSC website or the mySSC mobile application. SSC specifically states that an OTR created on the old SSC website will not function on the new website.
Documents/Details to Keep Ready
Candidates should keep the following information/documents ready while applying:
- Educational qualification details
- Diploma/Degree information
- Passing year
- Board/University details
- Roll number
- Percentage/CGPA
- Category details, where applicable
- Experience details, where applicable
- Valid mobile number
- Email ID
- Required photograph/signature information
- Disability certificate, where applicable
The SSC application instructions require candidates to enter qualification, passing year, university/board, roll number, percentage/CGPA and related details.
SSC JE Recruitment 2026 Application Correction
SSC will provide an online correction window from 28 September 2026 to 30 September 2026 up to 11:00 PM.
Candidates can correct and resubmit the application up to two times during the correction window.
Correction Charges
- First correction: ₹200/-
- Second correction: ₹500/-
The correction charges apply to all candidates irrespective of gender/category.
SSC JE Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Begins | 02-09-2026 |
| Application Last Date | 22-09-2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 23-09-2026 |
| Correction Starts | 28-09-2026 |
| Correction Last Date | 30-09-2026 |
| Paper-I | October/November 2026 |
| Paper-II | December 2026 |
Important Links – SSC JE Recruitment 2026
| Particulars | Important Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Apply Here |
| Official Notification | Download Here |
| Official Website | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
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Authorisation / Source Verification
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Authority | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Examination Name | Junior Engineer Examination, 2026 |
| Official Notification | SSC Junior Engineer Examination, 2026 Official Notice |
| Source of Information | Official SSC Recruitment Notification |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
| Article Prepared By | AssamJobToday.com |
| Purpose | To provide recruitment information for job seekers |
| Verification | Candidates should verify all details from the official SSC website before applying |
Important Instructions for SSC JE Candidates
Candidates should carefully check their eligibility before applying. Admission to the examination is provisional and eligibility documents will be verified later.
Candidates called for Document Verification may have to produce original documents relating to:
- Matriculation/Secondary qualification
- Educational qualification
- Experience, wherever applicable
- Caste/category
- PwBD/PwD status, where applicable
- Ex-Serviceman status, where applicable
- Age relaxation
- NOC, where applicable
SSC JE Exam Pattern 2026
The examination consists of two Computer Based Papers.
Paper-I
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 50 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| General Engineering/Relevant Subject | 100 | 100 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
Duration: 2 hours
For eligible candidates using a scribe: 2 hours 40 minutes.
Paper-II
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Relevant Engineering/Subject Paper | 100 | 300 |
Duration: 2 hours
For eligible candidates using a scribe: 2 hours 40 minutes.
Negative Marking
- Paper-I: 0.25 mark deducted for every wrong answer.
- Paper-II: 1 mark deducted for every wrong answer.
Both papers contain Objective Type Multiple Choice Questions and are set in Hindi and English.
SSC will provide a scientific calculator on the computer screen during the examination. The required IS 456:2000 and Steam Table references will also be available on the candidate’s console where applicable.
SSC JE 2026 Minimum Qualifying Marks
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| UR | 30% |
| OBC/EWS | 25% |
| All Other Categories | 20% |
Paper-I is qualifying in nature, while normalized Paper-II marks are used for determining final merit.
SSC JE 2026 Syllabus
The engineering questions are approximately at Diploma level for Civil, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering. For Computer Science & IT, Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering, Physics and Telecommunication, the standard is approximately at graduation level.
General Intelligence & Reasoning
Important areas include:
- Analogies
- Similarities and Differences
- Space Visualization
- Problem Solving
- Analysis and Judgment
- Decision Making
- Visual Memory
- Observation
- Relationship Concepts
- Arithmetical Reasoning
- Number Series
- Verbal and Figure Classification
- Analytical Functions
General Awareness
The section covers current events and general awareness relating to India and neighbouring countries, including:
- History
- Culture
- Geography
- Economic Scene
- General Polity
- Scientific Research
- Everyday scientific awareness
Civil Engineering
Major areas include:
- Engineering Mechanics
- Solid Mechanics
- Structural Analysis
- Construction Materials & Management
- Estimating, Costing & Valuation
- Concrete Structures
- Steel Structures
- Surveying
- Soil Mechanics
- Fluid Mechanics
- Hydraulics
- Hydrology
- Irrigation Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Transportation Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Major topics include:
- Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering
- Magnetic Circuits
- AC Fundamentals
- Measurements & Measuring Instruments
- Electrical Machines
- Synchronous Generators
- Generation, Transmission & Distribution
- Estimation & Costing
- Utilization of Electrical Energy
- Basic Electronics
- Power Electronics
Mechanical Engineering
The syllabus includes:
- Engineering Mechanics
- Strength of Materials
- Theory of Machines
- Machine Design
- Materials Science
- Thermal Engineering
- Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulic Machinery
- Industrial Engineering
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Metrology & Measurement
- Advanced Manufacturing Processes
Computer Science & IT
Important areas include:
- Engineering Mathematics
- Digital Logic
- Computer Organization & Architecture
- Programming & Data Structures
- Algorithms
- Theory of Computation
- Compiler Design
- Operating Systems
- Databases
- Computer Networks
Electronics & Telecommunication
The syllabus includes electronics, network theorems, AC and three-phase circuits, resonance, digital electronics, antennas, radio-wave propagation, modulation, pulse modulation, multiplexing, digital communication, fibre optics and wireless telecommunications.
Physics
Major areas include:
- Mathematical Methods
- Mechanics
- Properties of Matter
- Oscillations
- Waves
- Optics
- Electricity
- Magnetism
- Kinetic Theory
- Thermodynamics
- Modern Physics
- Solid State Physics
- Semiconductor Devices
- Analog & Digital Electronics
Frequently Asked Questions – SSC JE Recruitment 2026
⚠️ Disclaimer
Important Information for Applicants
The information provided in this SSC JE Recruitment 2026 post is intended for general informational purposes only and has been prepared based on the official recruitment notification. Candidates are advised to carefully read the complete official notification and verify all details, including eligibility, vacancies, dates, fees, educational qualifications, selection process and other conditions, from the official website of the Staff Selection Commission before applying.
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