SSC JE Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 1,748 Junior Engineer Vacancies
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the official notification for the Junior Engineer Examination 2026 for recruitment to various Junior Engineer posts in Government of India departments and organizations. The examination also includes recruitment for the post of Scientific Assistant in the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
SSC JE Recruitment 2026: Vacancy Details
The SSC JE 2026 recruitment drive has announced 1,748 tentative vacancies. The vacancies are distributed among different Government departments and organizations, including departments dealing with civil, electrical, mechanical and telecommunications engineering.
Major Posts and Organizations
The recruitment includes Junior Engineer positions in organizations such as:
- Border Roads Organisation (BRO)
- Brahmaputra Board, Ministry of Jal Shakti
- Central Water Commission
- Central Public Works Department (CPWD)
- Central Water and Power Research Station
- DGQA-NAVAL, Ministry of Defence
- Farakka Barrage Project
- Military Engineer Services (MES)
- National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO)
- Directorate General of Lighthouses & Lightships
- Department of Telecommunications
- Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying
- India Meteorological Department for the Scientific Assistant post
The available engineering streams include Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Electrical & Mechanical and Telecom, while the Scientific Assistant post in IMD has specific qualification requirements.
SSC JE Recruitment 2026: Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates should carefully check the educational qualification, age limit and other post-specific requirements before applying. The eligibility criteria vary depending on the post and department.
Educational Qualification
Junior Engineer (Civil)
- candidates may be required to possess either a degree in Civil Engineering or a three-year diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized university, institute or board.
- where experience is prescribed, the required experience must generally be acquired after completing the prescribed educational qualification.
Junior Engineer (Electrical/Mechanical)
Depending on the organization, candidates may need:
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or the specified discipline; or
- Three-year diploma in the relevant engineering discipline along with the prescribed work experience, wherever applicable.
For example, BRO requires a degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or a three-year diploma in Electrical/Automobile/Mechanical Engineering with two years of experience in the relevant type of engineering work.
Junior Engineer (Telecom)
For the JE (Telecom) post in the Department of Telecommunications, candidates need a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology in specified disciplines.
Scientific Assistant in IMD
- Candidates applying for Scientific Assistant in the India Meteorological Department need a Bachelor's Degree in Science with Physics as one of the subjects, or bachelor's-level qualifications in specified computer science, computer applications, electronics and related engineering/telecommunication disciplines.
Age Limit
- The crucial date for determining age is 1 August 2026.
- For posts with an upper age limit of 30 years, the candidate should have been born between 2 August 1996 and 1 August 2008, inclusive.
- For posts with an upper age limit of 32 years, the candidate should have been born between 2 August 1994 and 1 August 2008, inclusive.
- Age Relaxation applicable as per notification.
The important dates and application fee details for SSC JE Recruitment 2026 are provided below. Candidates are advised to complete the online application and fee payment within the prescribed schedule. The examination dates mentioned by SSC are tentative and candidates should regularly check the official SSC website for updates.
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Online Registration Starts: 02.09.2026 Last Date to Apply Online: 22.09.2026 up to 23:00 Last Date for Fee Payment: 23.09.2026 up to 23:00 Application Correction Window: 28.09.2026 to 30.09.2026 up to 23:00 Paper-I Exam Date: October/November 2026 (Tentative) Paper-II Exam Date: December 2026 (Tentative) **theAShub can make mistakes, must verify the information** |
Application Fee: ₹100 Fee Exemption: Women candidates and candidates belonging to SC, ST, PwD and Ex-Servicemen (ESM) categories are exempted from paying the application fee. |
SSC JE Recruitment 2026: Selection Process
The SSC JE selection process is based primarily on performance in Paper-I and Paper-II, followed by final allocation according to merit and post preferences.
Paper-I is a qualifying examination. SSC will use the normalized marks obtained in Paper-I to shortlist candidates for Paper-II on a category-wise basis. Separate merit lists are prepared for the relevant post groups.
Candidates shortlisted through Paper-I appear for Paper-II. Unlike Paper-I, the normalized marks of Paper-II are used for determining final merit.
Final selection and allocation of the post, organization and office are made on the basis of:
Paper-II performance + Post/Organization preference + Eligibility conditions
SSC will prepare separate select lists for JE Civil, JE Electrical & Mechanical, JE Telecom and Scientific Assistant in IMD.
Candidates therefore need to be very careful while submitting their post preferences. Once the allocation is made, SSC will not change the post merely because a candidate fails to satisfy a particular post's physical, medical, educational or other specific requirement.
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How to Apply for SSC JE Recruitment 2026?
Candidates interested in SSC JE 2026 should complete the application process through the SSC website.
- Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) on the new SSC website.
- Log in using the registration number and password.
- Select Junior Engineer Examination, 2026 under the Live Examination section.
- Enter or verify the required educational and personal details.
- Select the appropriate post and examination subject according to the eligibility criteria.
- Upload/complete the required photograph and signature requirements.
- Pay the application fee, if applicable.
- Carefully check the application form using the Preview option.
- Submit the application.
- Keep a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
SSC JE Recruitment 2026: Frequently Asked Questions
How many vacancies are available in SSC JE 2026?
SSC has announced 1,748 tentative vacancies for the Junior Engineer Examination 2026.
What is the SSC JE 2026 application last date?
The last date to submit the online application is 22 September 2026 at 11:00 PM.
What is the SSC JE application fee?
The application fee is ₹100. Women, SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempt from paying the fee.
Is SSC JE Paper-I qualifying?
Yes. Paper-I is qualifying in nature and its normalized marks are used for shortlisting candidates for Paper-II.
Which marks are considered for final merit in SSC JE?
The normalized marks obtained in Paper-II are used for determining final merit, along with the applicable post preference and eligibility conditions.
What is the SSC JE salary?
The posts included in this examination are Group ‘B’, Level-6 posts with the pay scale of ₹35,400–₹1,12,400 under the 7th Central Pay Commission Pay Matrix.
