The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially published the recruitment notification for the Junior Engineer Examination, 2026. Through this national competitive examination, qualified candidates can apply for 1,748 Group 'B' non-gazetted vacancies across leading central departments, including CPWD, MES, BRO, Central Water Commission, NTRO, and the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
This recruitment offers technical degree and diploma holders roles in Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical disciplines, as well as openings for Junior Engineer (Telecom) in DoT and Scientific Assistant in IMD. Appointments carry All India Service Liability (AISL) under Central 7th CPC Level-6 pay rules.
Interested applicants must verify department-wise educational criteria, age parameters, physical efficiency benchmarks, and application instructions before submitting their registration form online.
SSC Junior Engineer Examination 2026 Overview
| Organization | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Exam Name | Junior Engineer Examination, 2026 |
| Post Name | Junior Engineer (Civil/Mech/Elect/Telecom) & Scientific Assistant (IMD) |
| Total Vacancies | 1,748 Posts (Tentative) |
| Job Location | All India (AISL) |
| Pay Scale | Pay Level-6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400/-) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| 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) |
| Application Correction Window | 28/09/2026 to 30/09/2026 |
| Exam Schedule (CBE) | Paper-I: Oct/Nov 2026 | Paper-II: Dec 2026 |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification
Essential Qualifications (as on 22/09/2026):
- CPWD/CWC/Farakka Barrage/CWPRS/NTRO: Degree or Diploma in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering from a recognized University or Institute.
- Border Roads Organization (BRO) & MES: Degree in Civil/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering; OR 3-year Diploma in respective branch with 2 years of proven working experience in planning, execution, or maintenance. (Note: Only male candidates can apply for BRO posts).
- DGQA-Naval: Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering; OR 3-year Diploma with 2 years of relevant field experience.
- Director General of Lighthouses & Lightships: Degree in Civil/Electrical Engineering; OR Diploma in the respective discipline with 3 years of professional experience.
- JE (Telecom) in DoT: B.E. / B.Tech in Electrical, Electronics, Computer Science, Telecommunications, Information Technology, or Instrumentation.
- Scientific Assistant in IMD: Bachelor’s Degree in Science with Physics as a subject; OR Degree in Computer Science, IT, Computer Applications, Electronics, or Telecommunication Engineering.
Age Limit (as on 01/08/2026):
- CPWD & DGLL Posts: Up to 32 years (Born between 02/08/1994 and 01/08/2008).
- All Other Departments: Up to 30 years (Born between 02/08/1996 and 01/08/2008).
- Age Relaxation: SC/ST gets up to 5 years, OBC gets up to 3 years, PwBD candidates get 10 to 15 years, and Ex-Servicemen receive deductions as per central government norms.
Application Fee:
- General / OBC / EWS Male: ₹100/-
- Women, SC, ST, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen: Fully Exempted (Nil)
- Payment Mode: Online via BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or Visa/MasterCard/Maestro/RuPay Debit cards.
Selection Process:
- Paper-I (Computer Based Test): 200 Marks, 2 Hours duration. Includes General Intelligence & Reasoning (50 marks), General Awareness (50 marks), and Technical Engineering/Physics/IT Domain (100 marks). Negative marking: 0.25 marks. (Qualifying in nature for Paper-II shortlisting).
- Paper-II (Computer Based Test): 300 Marks, 2 Hours duration. Objective domain questions. Negative marking: 1 mark per incorrect answer. Final merit list is prepared strictly based on Paper-II normalized scores.
- Document Verification (DV): Conducted directly by the allotted User Departments after final recommendations.
How to Apply for SSC JE Examination 2026
Candidates must submit their applications through online mode using the official SSC portal (ssc.gov.in) or via the official 'mySSC' mobile app.
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Complete your One-Time Registration (OTR) on the upgraded portal ssc.gov.in (legacy OTRs from ssc.nic.in are not valid).
- Aadhaar-based biometric authentication during OTR is recommended to ensure smooth identity verification on exam day.
- Log in to your account and click the 'Apply' link under the 'Junior Engineer Examination, 2026' notice.
- Fill in educational qualifications, choose preferred examination cities, and select discipline-specific test modules.
- Use the integrated camera feature to take a clear, well-lit live photograph facing straight forward (without cap, mask, or spectacles). Pre-uploaded photos are not accepted.
- Upload your scanned signature in JPG/JPEG format (10 KB to 20 KB).
- Review your entered details thoroughly in the preview pane, pay the application fee if applicable, and download a printed copy of the final form for future reference.
Helpline Support:
- Toll-Free Helpline: 180 030 930 63 (SSC HQ)
Official Web-links for SSC JE Recruitment
| Online Application Portal | Click Here |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
