SSC JE 2026 Notification Out: 1748 Vacancies, Apply Online, Eligibility, Exam Date & Syllabus
SSC JE 2026 Notification Out for 1,748 tentative vacancies. Check SSC Junior Engineer 2026 application dates, eligibility, age limit, fees, salary, exam pattern, syllabus, selection process and important dates. Apply online from 2 to 22 September 2026.
SSC JE 2026 Notification Out – 1748 Vacancies, Apply Online, Eligibility, Exam Date & Full Details
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the SSC JE 2026 Notification for the Junior Engineer Examination 2026. The recruitment drive has 1,748 tentative vacancies for Junior Engineer posts across various Government of India departments and organizations. The examination will also cover recruitment for Scientific Assistant in the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Selected posts are classified as Group ‘B’ with Pay Level-6 ₹35,400–₹1,12,400 under the 7th Central Pay Commission.
Candidates can submit the SSC JE 2026 online application from 2 September 2026 to 22 September 2026. The last date for online fee payment is 23 September 2026, while the application correction window will remain open from 28 September to 30 September 2026.
SSC JE 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 02 September 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 02 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 22 September 2026, 11:00 PM |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 23 September 2026, 11:00 PM |
| Application Correction Window | 28–30 September 2026 |
| Paper-I Exam | October/November 2026 |
| Paper-II Exam | December 2026 |
SSC has also provided the toll-free application helpline 180 030 930 63.
SSC JE Vacancy 2026
A total of 1,748 tentative vacancies have been announced. SSC states that post-wise and category-wise tentative/final vacancy details will be published separately on its website. SSC does not collect state-wise or zone-wise vacancy information.
The recruitment includes disciplines/posts such as Junior Engineer Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electrical & Mechanical, Telecom, as well as Scientific Assistant (IMD). Participating organizations include CPWD, Central Water Commission, Military Engineer Services, Border Roads Organisation, NTRO, Department of Telecommunications, India Meteorological Department and other Government organizations.
SSC JE 2026 Educational Qualification
Educational qualification varies according to the post and organization. Depending on the selected post, candidates generally need a relevant Engineering Degree or three-year Engineering Diploma. Some posts also require relevant work experience after obtaining the prescribed educational qualification.
For example, CPWD JE Civil requires a Diploma in Civil Engineering, while CPWD JE Electrical accepts a Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering. CWC JE Civil/Mechanical accepts a relevant Bachelor's Degree or Diploma. BRO and MES have certain posts where diploma holders must also possess the prescribed relevant experience.
Candidates should therefore check the qualification requirements for their exact post before submitting the application.
SSC JE 2026 Age Limit
The crucial date for determining age is 1 August 2026. Depending on the post, the upper age limit is either 30 years or 32 years.
Age relaxation is available according to Government rules:
| Category | Upper Age 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 prescribed SSC rules |
Candidates applying for posts with an upper age limit of 30 years should have been born between 02 August 1996 and 01 August 2008. For posts with an upper age limit of 32 years, the prescribed birth-date range is 02 August 1994 to 01 August 2008. SSC JE 2026 SalarySSC JE 2026 posts covered by the notification are Group ‘B’ posts in Pay Level-6, carrying a pay scale of: ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 The notification specifies this under the 7th Central Pay Commission. SSC JE 2026 Exam PatternThe selection examination consists of Paper-I and Paper-II, conducted in Computer Based Examination mode. Paper-I
Duration: 2 Hours There is a negative marking of 0.25 mark for each incorrect answer in Paper-I. Paper-IIPaper-II consists of 100 questions carrying 300 marks from the candidate's relevant engineering/subject discipline. Duration: 2 Hours
The relevant paper/subject depends upon the post or discipline selected by the candidate. Minimum Qualifying MarksThe minimum qualifying marks prescribed by SSC in both Paper-I and Paper-II are: UR – 30% | OBC/EWS – 25% | Other Categories – 20% Candidates should remember that merely securing the minimum qualifying marks does not guarantee selection. Shortlisting and final merit depend on the examination criteria and cut-offs determined by SSC. SSC JE 2026 Selection ProcessThe SSC JE 2026 selection process broadly consists of: Paper-I → Paper-II → Final Merit/Post Allocation → Document Verification Paper-I is used for shortlisting candidates for Paper-II. Final merit is prepared based on the applicable normalized Paper-II marks and the candidate's post/organization preferences, subject to fulfilment of eligibility and other prescribed conditions. SSC JE 2026 Application FeeThe application fee is ₹100. Women candidates and candidates belonging to SC, ST, PwBD and eligible Ex-Servicemen categories are exempted from payment of the application fee.
Candidates must complete fee payment by 23 September 2026 at 11:00 PM. SSC JE Application Correction 2026SSC will provide an application correction window from 28 September to 30 September 2026 (up to 11:00 PM). Candidates are advised to carefully check their personal information, educational qualification, examination preferences and other information before final submission. Departments Under SSC JE 2026Recruitment under the notification covers posts in organizations including Border Roads Organisation (BRO), Brahmaputra Board, Central Water Commission (CWC), Central Public Works Department (CPWD), Central Water and Power Research Station, DGQA-NAVAL, Farakka Barrage Project, Military Engineer Services (MES), National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO), Directorate General of Lighthouses & Lightships, Department of Telecommunications (DoT), India Meteorological Department (IMD) and the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying. Candidates interested in BRO should note that the SSC notification specifies additional physical and medical standards for BRO JE posts, and only male candidates are eligible for the JE posts in BRO. How to Apply for SSC JE 2026Candidates should complete their application online through the official Staff Selection Commission website.
Applicants should complete the required registration, fill in the application details carefully, select the appropriate post/subject preferences, upload/complete the required information, pay the applicable fee and submit the form before the deadline. The last date to submit the SSC JE 2026 application is 22 September 2026 at 11:00 PM. Candidates are advised not to wait until the final day to complete their application. SSC JE 2026 – Quick Overview
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