The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the official notification for the Junior Engineer (JE) Examination 2026 on 02.09.2026, inviting online applications for 1748 tentative vacancies of Junior Engineer (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical/Telecom) and Scientific Assistant in the India Meteorological Department (IMD) across 14 Central Government organizations. Eligible engineering diploma and degree holders can apply online at ssc.gov.in from 02.09.2026 to 22.09.2026. Read this article for complete details on eligibility, age limit, application fee, selection process, syllabus, salary and how to apply.
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📋 SSC JE 2026 – Overview / Summary Table
| Organization | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Exam Name | Junior Engineer (JE) Examination, 2026 |
| Posts | JE (Civil), JE (Electrical), JE (Mechanical), JE (Electrical & Mechanical), JE (Telecom), Scientific Assistant (IMD) |
| Total Vacancies | 1748 (Tentative) |
| Notification Date | 02.09.2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 02.09.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 22.09.2026 (23:00 Hrs) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 23.09.2026 (23:00 Hrs) |
| Correction Window | 28.09.2026 to 30.09.2026 (23:00 Hrs) |
| Exam Date (Paper-I) | October / November 2026 (Tentative) |
| Exam Date (Paper-II) | December 2026 (Tentative) |
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Examination (CBE) |
| Category | Government Job / Sarkari Naukri |
| Job Location | All India |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
🗓️ Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Online Application Start Date | 02.09.2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 22.09.2026 (23:00 Hrs) |
| Last Date for Online Fee Payment | 23.09.2026 (23:00 Hrs) |
| Application Form Correction Window | 28.09.2026 to 30.09.2026 (23:00 Hrs) |
| Computer Based Exam – Paper I | October / November 2026 (Tentative) |
| Computer Based Exam – Paper II | December 2026 (Tentative) |
| Admit Card Release | To be notified on ssc.gov.in |
🏢 SSC JE 2026 Vacancy Details
SSC has announced a total of 1748 tentative vacancies for Junior Engineer and Scientific Assistant posts across the following 14 Central Government Organizations. Post-wise and category-wise final vacancy break-up will be published separately on the official website under "For Candidates > Tentative Vacancy".
| S.No. | Organization | Post(s) |
| 1 | Border Roads Organisation (BRO) | JE (Civil), JE (Electrical & Mechanical) |
| 2 | Brahmaputra Board, Ministry of Jal Shakti | JE (Civil) |
| 3 | Central Water Commission | JE (Mechanical), JE (Civil) |
| 4 | Central Public Works Department (CPWD) | JE (Electrical), JE (Civil) |
| 5 | Central Water and Power Research Station | JE (Electrical), JE (Civil) |
| 6 | DGQA-Naval, Ministry of Defence | JE (Mechanical), JE (Electrical) |
| 7 | Farakka Barrage Project, Ministry of Jal Shakti | JE (Electrical), JE (Civil) |
| 8 | Military Engineer Services (MES) | JE (Civil), JE (Electrical & Mechanical) |
| 9 | National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO) | JE (Civil) |
| 10 | Directorate General of Lighthouses & Lightships | JE (Civil), JE (Electrical) |
| 11 | Department of Telecommunications (DoT) | JE (Telecom) |
| 12 | India Meteorological Department (IMD) | Scientific Assistant |
| 13 | Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying | JE (Civil) |
Note: State-wise/zone-wise vacancy split is not maintained by SSC; contact the concerned User Department for such details.
🎂 Eligibility – Age Limit
The crucial date for age reckoning is 01.08.2026.
| Age Limit for Post | Date of Birth Range |
| Up to 30 years | Not earlier than 02.08.1996 and not later than 01.08.2008 |
| Up to 32 years | Not earlier than 02.08.1994 and not later than 01.08.2008 |
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PwBD (Unreserved/EWS) | 10 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | 3 years after deduction of military service from actual age |
| Defence Personnel disabled in operation (UR/EWS/OBC) | 3 years |
| Defence Personnel disabled in operation (SC/ST) | 8 years |
Note: No reservation is applicable for Ex-Servicemen (ESM) as these are Group 'B' posts; however, age relaxation is admissible.
🎓 Eligibility – Educational Qualifications
Essential Educational Qualification (EQ) is post- and organization-specific. Broadly:
- JE (Civil): Degree in Civil Engineering, OR a 3-year Diploma in Civil Engineering plus (in some organizations) 2 years' relevant work experience.
- JE (Electrical) / JE (Mechanical) / JE (Electrical & Mechanical): Degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, OR a 3-year Diploma in the relevant branch plus, where specified, 2 years' relevant experience.
- JE (Telecom) – Department of Telecommunications: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Technology in Electrical, Electronics, Electrical Communications, Computer Science, Telecommunications, Information Technology, or Instrumentation.
- Scientific Assistant (IMD): Bachelor's Degree in Science with Physics as a subject, OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/Computer Applications/Electronics/Electronics & Communication Engineering/Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering/Instrumentation/Information Technology/Telecommunication Engineering/Communication Engineering.
Exact qualification requirements differ slightly by organization (e.g., CPWD, MES, BRO, Central Water Commission) — candidates must check the qualification specified against their target organization and post in the official notice before applying.
Note: Candidates whose final qualifying exam result is awaited but declared on or before the cut-off date, with documentary proof, will also be considered as meeting the EQ.
🇮🇳 Nationality / Citizenship
A candidate must be:
- A citizen of India, OR
- A subject of Nepal, OR
- A subject of Bhutan, OR
- A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire), Ethiopia, or Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India (subject to an eligibility certificate from the Government of India).
💰 Application Fee Details
| Category | Fee |
| General / OBC / EWS (Male) | ₹100/- |
| Women / SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen | Exempted (No Fee) |
Mode of Payment: Online only – BHIM UPI, Net Banking, Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, or RuPay Debit Card. Fee can be paid up to 23.09.2026 (23:00 hours). Fee once paid is non-refundable and cannot be adjusted against any other exam.
📝 Selection Process / Scheme of Examination
Selection is made through a two-stage Computer Based Examination (CBE), followed by Document Verification:
| Paper | Subjects | Questions / Marks | Duration |
| Paper-I (Qualifying) | General Intelligence & Reasoning; General Awareness; General Engineering (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical/relevant stream as opted) | 200 Questions / 200 Marks | 2 Hours (2 hrs 40 min for scribe-eligible candidates) |
| Paper-II | General Engineering (subject/stream as opted in application) | 100 Questions / 300 Marks | 2 Hours (2 hrs 40 min for scribe-eligible candidates) |
- Paper-I is qualifying in nature; candidates are shortlisted for Paper-II based on merit and minimum qualifying marks in Paper-I.
- Questions are Objective Type, Multiple Choice, set in Hindi and English.
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted per wrong answer in Paper-I; 1 mark deducted per wrong answer in Paper-II.
- Separate merit lists are prepared for JE (Civil), JE (Electrical & Mechanical), Scientific Assistant (IMD), and JE (Telecom).
- Final selection is followed by Document Verification by the concerned User Department/Organization.
- No provision for re-evaluation or re-checking of scores at any stage.
💵 Salary / Pay Scale
Selected candidates will be appointed to Group 'B' posts in Level-6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400) of the Pay Matrix as per the 7th Central Pay Commission, along with other allowances (DA, HRA, TA, etc.) as admissible under Central Government rules and applicable to the respective User Department/Organization.
🖥️ How to Apply Online – Step by Step
- Visit the official SSC website: https://ssc.gov.in (or use the official 'mySSC' mobile app).
- Complete your One-Time Registration (OTR) if not already registered on the new website. (Old OTR from ssc.nic.in will not work.)
- Opt for Aadhaar-Based Authentication during OTR — this avoids rejection risk over photo/signature standards.
- Log in using your Registration Number and password, then click 'Apply' under the "Junior Engineer Examination, 2026" section.
- Select the post(s) and subject/stream applicable to your qualification and fill in all required application details.
- Capture a real-time photograph as prompted (good lighting, plain background, no cap/mask/glasses) and upload your scanned signature (JPEG, 10–20 KB, ~6 cm x 2 cm).
- Pay the requisite application fee online (if applicable) via UPI/Net Banking/Debit Card.
- Preview the filled form carefully, verify all details, then submit.
- Take a printout/save a PDF copy of the final submitted Application Form for future reference.
📂 Documents Required
- Matriculation / Secondary Certificate (proof of Date of Birth)
- Educational Qualification Certificate / Mark sheets / Degree or Diploma
- Experience Certificate (if applicable/required for the post)
- Caste/Category Certificate (for SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates)
- Persons with Disabilities Certificate (if applicable)
- Ex-Servicemen documents: Undertaking, Discharge/Service Certificate (if applicable)
- Age Relaxation supporting certificate (if claimed)
- No Objection Certificate (if already in Government service)
- Recent scanned photograph and signature as per prescribed format
🔗 Important Links
| Particulars | Link |
| Apply Online | Available on ssc.gov.in (Login/Register) |
| Official Notification PDF | Download from ssc.gov.in |
| Official Website | https://ssc.gov.in |
| Toll-Free Helpline | 180 030 930 63 |
