The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has announced the Junior Engineer (JE) Examination 2026 for candidates looking for engineering opportunities in Central Government departments. The recruitment includes various JE positions in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Electrical & Mechanical and Telecom disciplines.
SSC has notified 1,748 tentative vacancies. Interested candidates can apply online from 02 September 2026, and the application window will remain open until 22 September 2026.
SSC JE Recruitment 2026 – Quick Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Recruitment Authority | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Exam Name | Junior Engineer Examination, 2026 |
| Advertisement | HQ-C-3019/1/2026-C-3 |
| Total Vacancies | 1,748 |
| Posts | Junior Engineer & Scientific Assistant |
| Job Category | Group ‘B’ |
| Pay Level | Level-6 |
| Pay Scale | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start | 02 September 2026 |
| Last Date | 22 September 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 23 September 2026 |
| Correction Window | 28–30 September 2026 |
| Paper-I | October/November 2026 (Tentative) |
| Paper-II | December 2026(Tentative) |
| Job Location | All India |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
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 | 28–30 September 2026, 11:00 PM |
| Paper-I Exam | October/November 2026 (Tentative) |
| Paper-II Exam | December 2026 (Tentative) |
Vacancy Details
SSC has announced 1,748 tentative vacancies under the Junior Engineer Examination 2026.
Posts Included
→ JE – Civil
→ JE – Electrical
→ JE – Mechanical
→ JE – Electrical & Mechanical
→ JE – Telecom
→ Scientific Assistant – IMD
Note: The detailed post-wise and category-wise vacancy breakup will be released separately by SSC. State-wise/zone-wise vacancies are not maintained by SSC for this exam.
Educational Qualification
Eligibility varies according to the post and department.
JE – Civil:-
→ Degree or relevant 3-year Diploma in Civil Engineering.
→ Experience is required for some diploma-based posts.
JE – Electrical:-
→ Degree or relevant 3-year Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
→ Department-wise experience conditions may apply.
JE – Mechanical:-
→ Degree/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, as prescribed.
→ Some posts require relevant experience.
JE – Electrical & Mechanical:-
→ Degree/Diploma in Electrical, Mechanical or related engineering as specified.
→ Experience may be required for certain posts.
JE – Telecom:-
→ Degree in relevant engineering/technology such as Telecommunication, Electronics, Electrical, IT, Computer Science or related fields.
Scientific Assistant – IMD:-
→ Relevant Bachelor’s Degree with Physics or specified technical/science subjects, depending on the discipline.
Important: Qualification and experience requirements can differ between departments. Candidates should check the eligibility of their preferred post before applying.
Age Limit
Age is calculated as on 01 August 2026.
→ Minimum Age: 18 Years→ Maximum Age: 30 Years for most posts
→ Maximum Age: 32 Years for certain posts/departments
Date of Birth Criteria
→ For posts with 30 years upper age limit: 02 August 1996 to 01 August 2008
→ For posts with 32 years upper age limit: 02 August 1994 to 01 August 2008
Age Relaxation
→ SC/ST: 5 years
→ OBC: 3 years
→ PwBD: As per applicable Government rules
→ Ex-Servicemen: As per applicable rules
Application Fee
| Candidate | Fee |
| General/OBC/EWS Male | 100 |
| Women Candidates | 0 |
| SC/ST | 0 |
| PwBD | 0 |
| Ex-Servicemen | 0 |
Salary / Pay Scale
SSC JE posts covered under this recruitment carry Pay Level-6 of the 7th Central Pay Commission.
| Post | Pay Level | Pay Scale |
| Junior Engineer | Level-6 | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 |
Apart from basic pay, selected candidates may receive applicable DA, HRA, TA and other Government allowances according to the department and place of posting.
Selection Process
The selection process has two Computer-Based Examinations followed by document verification.
→ Paper-I – Computer-Based Examination
→ Shortlisting for Paper-II
→ Paper-II – Computer-Based Technical Examination
→ Document Verification
→ Post/Department Allocation
→ Physical/Medical requirements, wherever applicable
Note:Paper-I is qualifying in nature. Its marks are used for shortlisting candidates for Paper-II.
Note:-The normalized marks of Paper-II are used for final merit, subject to eligibility, preference and other applicable conditions.
Exam pattern
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration | Negative Marking |
| Paper-I | General Intelligence & Reasoning | 50 | 50 | 2 Hours | 0.25 Mark |
| Paper-I | General Awareness | 50 | 50 | 2 Hours | 0.25 Mark |
| Paper-I | General Engineering | 100 | 100 | 2 Hours | 0.25 Mark |
| Paper-II | General Engineering (Selected Discipline) | 100 | 300 | 2 Hours | 1 Mark |
Engineering Discipline: Civil & Structural / Electrical / Mechanical
Total Paper-I: 200 Questions – 200 Marks
Total Paper-II: 100 Questions – 300 Marks
Note: PwBD candidates eligible for a scribe get 2 hours 40 minutes for each paper.
Minimum Qualifying Marks
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
| UR | 30% |
| OBC/EWS | 25% |
| All Other Categories | 20% |
Paper-I is used for shortlisting, while normalized Paper-II marks determine the final merit.
SSC JE Syllabus – Main Topics
General Intelligence & Reasoning:-
→ Analogy
→ Similarities & Differences
→ Problem Solving
→ Analysis & Judgement
→ Decision Making
→ Visual Memory
→ Observation
→ Relationship Concepts
→ Arithmetical Reasoning
→ Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning
General Awareness:-
→ Current Affairs
→ History
→ Culture
→ Geography
→ Economic Scene
→ General Polity
→ Scientific Research
→ India and neighbouring countries
Electricial Engineering :-
→ Electrical Fundamentals
→ Magnetic Circuits
→ AC Fundamentals
→ Measurements
→ Electrical Machines
→ Generation
→ Transmission & Distribution
→ Electrical Estimation
→ Utilisation
→ Basic Electronics
→ Power Electronics
Mechanical Engineering:-
→ Engineering Mechanics
→ Strength of Materials
→ Theory of Machines
→ Machine Design
→ Thermal Engineering
→ Fluid Mechanics
→ Hydraulic Machinery
→ Manufacturing
→ Industrial Engineering
→ Metrology
Civil & Structural Engineering:-
→ Engineering Mechanics
→ Strength of Materials
→ Structural Analysis
→ Construction Materials
→ Estimating & Costing
→ Concrete Structures
→ Steel Structures
→ Surveying
→ Soil Mechanics
→ Hydraulics
→ Hydrology
→ Environmental Engineering
→ Transportation Engineering
Documents Required
→ 10th/Matriculation Certificate & Details
→ Educational Qualification Documents
→ Recent Photograph & Signature
→ Valid Photo ID
→ Category Certificate, if applicable
→ PwBD Certificate, if applicable
→ Experience Certificate, wherever required
How to Apply Online
→ 1. Visit the official SSC website.
→ 2. Complete OTR/Login and open SSC JE 2026 application.
→ 3. Select your preferred post and engineering discipline.
→ 4. Fill in personal and educational details.
→ 5. Upload the required documents, photo and signature.
→ 6. Pay the fee, if applicable.
→ 7. Check all details and submit the form.
→ 8. Save the application confirmation for future reference.
Last Date: 22 September 2026, 11:00 PM.
Important Links
| Particular | Link |
| Official SSC Website | Click here |
| SSC JE 2026 Apply Online | Click here |
| SSC Official Notices | Click here |
Job Location
The recruitment is for various Central Government departments and organisations across India.
The actual place of posting will depend on the department/organisation and final allocation. SSC does not maintain state-wise or zone-wise vacancy figures for this recruitment.
Important Note
JobFikar.com advises candidates to rely on the latest SSC notification and subsequent vacancy notices before applying.
The 1,748 vacancies are tentative, and SSC has indicated that the detailed post-wise/category-wise vacancy position will be released separately. Therefore, candidates should not treat 1,748 as the final vacancy figure