The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the notification for the Junior Engineer Examination, 2026 for recruitment to various Junior Engineer posts in Government of India organisations and offices. The examination also includes recruitment to the post of Scientific Assistant in the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

According to the notification, the recruitment has 1,748 tentative vacancies. The posts are classified as Group ‘B’ posts in Level-6 of the Pay Matrix, with the pay scale of ₹35,400–₹1,12,400 under the 7th Central Pay Commission.

The online application process will remain open from 2 September 2026 to 22 September 2026, while the last date for online fee payment is 23 September 2026. Paper-I is tentatively scheduled for October/November 2026, and Paper-II is tentatively scheduled for December 2026.

Candidates should carefully check the educational qualification, age limit, branch-specific requirements, application instructions and post preferences before submitting the application.

SSC JE Recruitment 2026 — Recruitment Overview

The following table provides the key details of the current SSC Junior Engineer Examination 2026 notification.

The notification specifically states that the 1,748 vacancies are tentative. Final and post-wise/category-wise vacancy information will be made available by the Commission separately. SSC also states that it does not collect State-wise or Zone-wise vacancies.

Important Dates for SSC JE 2026

Candidates should keep the complete application schedule in mind because the application closing date and fee-payment deadline are different.

The Commission advises candidates not to wait until the last day because heavy website traffic may create difficulties in submitting the application.

SSC JE 2026 Vacancy Details

The notification mentions 1,748 tentative vacancies. At this stage, the notification does not provide a final post-wise/category-wise vacancy breakdown in the notice itself. Candidates should therefore not treat any unofficial post-wise number as confirmed.

SSC states that final/post-wise/category-wise vacancies will be made available on its website under the tentative vacancy section.

Posts Covered Under SSC JE Examination 2026

The examination covers Junior Engineer posts in multiple Government organisations as well as Scientific Assistant in IMD. The exact educational qualification differs by organisation and post, so candidates should check the row applicable to their preferred post.

The qualification and age requirements above are taken from the post-wise eligibility table in the notification.

Important Qualification Notes

Candidates should pay particular attention to experience-based posts. Where experience is required, the notification states that such experience must have been acquired after completing the requisite educational qualification. Internship, training or research experience obtained while acquiring the qualification will not be counted as the required experience.

The notification also specifies certain eligibility overlaps between posts. For example, candidates opting for JE (Mechanical) may also be eligible for JE (Electrical & Mechanical), subject to the applicable requirements. Candidates opting for JE (Telecom), JE (Electrical) or Scientific Assistant may have additional eligibility for other posts where the required educational qualification is fulfilled.

Educational Qualification

There is no single educational qualification applicable to every SSC JE 2026 post. The requirement depends on the organisation and engineering discipline.

The notification includes Degree and/or Diploma requirements in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Telecommunications and other specified disciplines. Scientific Assistant in IMD has a separate qualification requirement involving Science with Physics or specified Computer Science, Electronics, IT, Telecommunication and related degrees.

Candidates should therefore select their post only after matching their qualification with the exact requirement of that post.

Important Point About Qualification Cut-Off

Candidates must possess the essential qualification by the relevant cut-off date. If the result of the essential qualification has already been declared by the University/Institute by the specified date and the candidate can establish this through documentary evidence, the qualification requirement can be considered fulfilled. Mere processing of the result by the institution is not sufficient.

Age Limit

The crucial date for determining age is 1 August 2026.

For posts carrying an upper age limit of 30 years, the candidate must have been born not earlier than 2 August 1996 and not later than 1 August 2008.

For posts carrying an upper age limit of 32 years, the candidate must have been born not earlier than 2 August 1994 and not later than 1 August 2008.

Age Relaxation

The notification provides upper-age relaxation according to the applicable Government rules.

These relaxations are subject to the conditions and certification requirements specified in the notification.

Nationality / Citizenship

A candidate must fulfil one of the nationality conditions specified in the notification. The notification permits Indian citizens as well as specified categories of subjects of Nepal and Bhutan and certain persons of Indian origin who migrated from specified countries with the intention of permanently settling in India.

Candidates in categories requiring a certificate of eligibility must obtain the required certificate from the Government of India before appointment.

Salary / Pay Scale

The SSC JE 2026 notification specifies that the posts covered by the examination are Group ‘B’ posts in Level-6 of the Pay Matrix, with a pay range of ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400 under the 7th Central Pay Commission.

Application Fee

The application fee is ₹100.
Women candidates and candidates belonging to SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen categories are exempted from payment of the application fee.

The fee can be paid online through BHIM UPI, Net Banking, Visa, MasterCard, Maestro or RuPay Debit Card. Fee payment is allowed up to 23 September 2026, 11:00 PM.

Application Correction Charges

SSC provides a correction window from 28 September 2026 to 30 September 2026.

The correction charges apply to all candidates irrespective of gender or category. A candidate can correct and resubmit the application up to two times during the correction window.

SSC JE 2026 Exam Pattern

The SSC JE 2026 examination consists of two Computer-Based Examination papers: Paper-I and Paper-II.

Paper-I

Paper-I contains General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness and the relevant engineering/science subject selected according to the candidate’s qualification and post.

Paper-II

Paper-II tests the relevant technical subject.

The notification states that Paper-I contains 50 questions/50 marks in General Intelligence & Reasoning, 50 questions/50 marks in General Awareness and 100 questions/100 marks in the relevant technical/science component. Paper-II contains 100 questions for 300 marks.

For candidates eligible for the prescribed scribe facility, the duration is 2 hours 40 minutes for each paper.

Negative Marking

There is negative marking in both papers:

• Paper-I: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
• Paper-II: 1 mark for each wrong answer.

Both papers consist of objective-type multiple-choice questions, and the questions are set in Hindi and English.

Scientific Calculator and Reference Tables

The notification states that the required IS 456:2000 Code of Practice Table and Steam Table, where applicable, will be available on the candidate’s examination console. A scientific calculator will also be available on the computer screen during the examination.

Candidates are not allowed to carry physical versions of these tables or a physical calculator into the examination lab.

Minimum Qualifying Marks

The minimum qualifying marks for Paper-I and Paper-II are:

Paper-I is qualifying in nature. Candidates are shortlisted for Paper-II on the basis of normalized Paper-I marks, subject to the prescribed minimum qualifying marks.

SSC JE 2026 Selection Process

The selection process is based on performance in the two Computer-Based Examination papers, followed by the applicable post-preference, final allocation and Document Verification process.

The key stages are:

1. Paper-I — Computer-Based Examination
2. Shortlisting for Paper-II
3. Paper-II — Computer-Based Examination
4. Post/Organization Preference
5. Final selection and allocation
6. Document Verification by the User Department

Paper-I is qualifying in nature, while normalized Paper-II marks are used for final merit. Final selection and allocation are based on Paper-II performance along with the candidate’s post/organization/office preference and fulfilment of the relevant eligibility conditions.

Post Preference Is Important

Candidates should take post preferences seriously. The notification states that preferences submitted through the relevant online option form are treated as final and irreversible.

A candidate who does not submit the required post preferences within the prescribed period will not be considered for posts in the First Round of Tentative Allocation/Final Result.

SSC JE 2026 Indicative Syllabus

The notification provides detailed syllabus coverage for the relevant technical/science subjects.

Paper-I Common Subjects

General Intelligence & Reasoning includes verbal and non-verbal reasoning areas such as analogies, similarities and differences, space visualization, problem-solving, analysis, judgment, decision-making, visual memory, observation, relationship concepts, classification and number series.

General Awareness covers awareness of the environment and society, current events, everyday observations and topics relating to India and neighbouring countries, including History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Polity and Scientific Research.

Technical Subjects

The notification covers the following technical/science streams:

• Part-A: Civil & Structural Engineering
• Part-B: Electrical Engineering
• Part-C: Mechanical Engineering
• Part-D: Computer Science & Information Technology
• Part-E: Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering
• Part-F: Physics
• Part-G: Telecommunication Engineering

The Civil syllabus includes areas such as Engineering Mechanics, Solid Mechanics, Structural Analysis, Construction Materials, Estimating and Costing, Concrete Structures, Steel Structures, Surveying, Soil Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics, Hydraulics, Hydrology, Irrigation, Environmental Engineering and Transportation Engineering.

Electrical Engineering includes electrical fundamentals, network theorems, magnetic circuits, AC fundamentals, measurements, electrical machines, generation/transmission/distribution, estimation and costing, utilization, basic electronics and power electronics.

Mechanical Engineering includes Engineering Mechanics, Strength of Materials, Theory of Machines, Machine Design, Materials Science, Thermal Engineering, Fluid Mechanics, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Metrology and Advanced Manufacturing Processes.

Computer Science & IT covers Engineering Mathematics, Digital Logic, Computer Organization, Programming and Data Structures, Algorithms, Theory of Computation, Compiler Design, Operating Systems, Databases and Computer Networks.

The Electronics & Telecommunication, Physics and Telecommunication syllabi are also detailed in the official notification.

BRO-Specific Physical and Medical Requirements

Candidates applying for Junior Engineer posts in the Border Roads Organization (BRO) should pay special attention to the physical and medical standards.

The notification states that the BRO JE posts have prescribed Physical Efficiency Test and Physical and Medical Standards, which are provided in Annexure-XVI.

Only male candidates are eligible for the Junior Engineer posts in BRO.

The notification further states that candidates who are allocated a BRO post and subsequently fail to meet the required physical or medical standards may not be reallocated to another preference. Candidates should therefore examine the BRO requirements before giving their post preference.

PwBD Eligibility and Scribe Facility

The notification identifies various Junior Engineer and Scientific Assistant posts as suitable for specified categories of Persons with Benchmark Disabilities, subject to applicable exemptions and conditions.

Candidates claiming reservation or other benefits must possess the prescribed certificates and produce them whenever required by the Commission or User Department.

Eligible candidates may receive Scribe/Technology/Assistive Devices subject to the conditions prescribed in the notification.

A compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour of examination is provided to candidates who are eligible for and entitled to the scribe/assistive facility under the relevant provisions.

Documents Required

Candidates should keep their educational, identity and category-related documents ready. At the time of Document Verification, the User Department may require original documents and copies.

The notification specifically lists documents including:

• Matriculation/Secondary Certificate
• Educational Qualification Certificate
• Experience Certificate, wherever applicable
• Caste/Category Certificate, wherever applicable
• Disability Certificate, wherever applicable
• Ex-Servicemen-related certificates, wherever applicable
• Relevant certificate for claiming age relaxation
• No Objection Certificate for candidates already employed in Government/Government undertakings
• Documents supporting a change of name, wherever applicable
• Any other document specified in the Admission Certificate for Document Verification

Documents for One-Time Registration

Candidates should keep the following information/documents ready for OTR:

• Mobile number for OTP verification
• Email ID for OTP verification
• Aadhaar number, where applicable
• If Aadhaar is not available, an accepted alternative identity number such as Voter ID, PAN, Passport, Driving Licence, School/College ID or Employer ID
• Matriculation examination Board, Roll Number and Year of Passing
• Disability Certificate Number, if applicable

Photograph and Signature Requirements

The application module captures a live photograph while the candidate is filling the form.

Candidates should use good lighting and a plain background, keep the camera at eye level, face the camera directly and ensure that the complete face is inside the prescribed area.

Candidates should not wear a cap, mask or spectacles while capturing the photograph. The photograph should be a live photograph and candidates should not photograph an already existing photograph.

The scanned signature should be in JPEG/JPG format, with a file size of 10–20 KB and dimensions of approximately 6.0 cm × 2.0 cm.

Candidates using Aadhaar-Based Authentication receive specific relaxation regarding rejection on the ground of photograph/signature standards, as described in the notification.

How to Apply for SSC JE Recruitment 2026

Candidates must complete the application process online through the SSC website or the mySSC mobile application.

Step 1: Complete One-Time Registration

Visit the new SSC website and complete the One-Time Registration process.

The old OTR generated on ssc.nic.in will not be functional for the new website.

Step 2: Keep Registration Details Ready

During OTR, candidates need to provide personal details, educational information, mobile number, email ID and other required information.

The notification specifically warns candidates to enter their name, father’s name, mother’s name, date of birth and matriculation details exactly as recorded in the Matriculation Certificate.

Step 3: Complete the SSC JE Application

After logging in, candidates should select the Junior Engineer Examination, 2026 application under the Live Examination section and enter the required post, qualification, examination subject, category and other information.

Step 4: Select the Examination Subject

Candidates must select the appropriate subject/stream according to their post and educational qualification.

The subject/stream selected in the application cannot be changed later, so candidates should verify this carefully before submission.

Step 5: Select Examination Centres

Candidates can choose three examination centres, in order of preference, within the applicable arrangement specified by SSC.

Step 6: Upload/Complete Photograph and Signature

Complete the live photograph and signature requirements according to the notification.

Step 7: Preview and Submit

Before final submission, carefully check all fields in the preview, verify the photograph and signature and complete the declaration.

Step 8: Pay the Application Fee

Candidates who are not exempted should pay the applicable fee through the permitted online payment modes.

Step 9: Save the Application

After successful submission, the application is accepted provisionally. Candidates should take a printout/save a copy of the submitted application for their records.

Important Things Candidates Should Check Before Applying

This recruitment has several details that candidates should verify before pressing the final submit button.

1. Check the exact post qualification

SSC JE 2026 does not have one common qualification for every post. The required Degree/Diploma and experience differ by organisation and discipline.

2. Check the age limit of your selected post

Some posts have an upper age limit of 30 years, while others have an upper age limit of 32 years.

3. Do not ignore experience requirements

For experience-based posts, the required experience must have been acquired after obtaining the prescribed educational qualification.

4. Be careful with the subject/stream

The selected examination subject cannot subsequently be changed.

5. Be extremely careful with post preferences

Post and organization preferences are final and irreversible once submitted.

6. BRO candidates should check physical standards

Candidates preferring BRO posts should carefully read the applicable Physical Efficiency Test and medical standards before submitting preferences.

7. Check your name and date of birth

The name and date of birth entered in the application must match the Matriculation/Secondary Certificate. A mismatch can result in cancellation of candidature.

8. Do not submit multiple applications

The notification allows only one Online Application Form during the normal application period. Multiple applications with different registration numbers can lead to rejection and cancellation of candidature.

9. Keep the registered mobile number and email active

SSC may communicate through the registered mobile number and email ID, and requests to change these details later may not be entertained.

Examination Centres

SSC has listed examination centres under its Regional Offices. Candidates can choose three centres in order of preference.

The notification includes centres across the Central, Eastern, Karnataka Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, North Eastern, Northern, North Western, Southern and Western regions.

Candidates should choose centres carefully because the Commission states that requests for changing the centre later will not normally be considered.

Admission Certificate and Examination-Day Requirements

Admission Certificates will be made available on the SSC website. They will not be sent to candidates by post or email.

Candidates who have not undergone Aadhaar-Based Authentication must report to the examination centre two hours before the scheduled examination time and carry:

• Admission Certificate
• At least two recent passport-size colour photographs
• Original valid Photo-ID containing the Date of Birth printed on the Admission Certificate

Accepted identification documents include Voter ID, Driving Licence, PAN Card, Passport, School/College ID, Employer ID and other specified government-issued photo IDs.

If the Photo-ID does not contain the date of birth, an additional original document supporting the date of birth is required.

All India Service Liability

Candidates selected through this examination are liable to serve anywhere in India, as the posts carry All India Service Liability (AISL).

The User Organization/Office may also allot a State, Union Territory or Zone, and candidates may be required to acquire proficiency in the local language where applicable for confirmation.

Final Selection and Document Verification

Document Verification of provisionally shortlisted candidates will be conducted by the concerned User Department after declaration of the final result.

Candidates must produce the required original documents and copies when called for verification. If a claim made in the application cannot be supported by the required documents, the candidature can be cancelled.

The final selection/allocation is based on normalized Paper-II performance and post/organization preferences, subject to fulfilment of the applicable eligibility and other requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What is the name of the current SSC recruitment?

Ans: The current recruitment is the Junior Engineer Examination, 2026 conducted by the Staff Selection Commission.

Q2. How many vacancies are available in SSC JE 2026?

Ans: The notification mentions 1,748 tentative vacancies. Final post-wise and category-wise vacancies will be provided separately by the Commission.

Q3. Which posts are covered under SSC JE 2026?

Ans: The examination covers various Junior Engineer posts including Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Electrical & Mechanical and Telecom-related posts, along with Scientific Assistant in the India Meteorological Department.

Q4. What is the pay scale for SSC JE 2026?

Ans: The posts are in Level-6 of the 7th Central Pay Commission, with a pay scale of ₹35,400–₹1,12,400.

Q5. What is the application fee for SSC JE 2026?

Ans: The application fee is ₹100. Women candidates and candidates belonging to SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen categories are exempted from payment of the fee.

Q6. What is the last date to apply for SSC JE 2026?

Ans: The last date for submission of the online application form is 22 September 2026 up to 11:00 PM.

Q7. What is the last date for SSC JE 2026 fee payment?

Ans: The last date for online fee payment is 23 September 2026 up to 11:00 PM.

Q8. What is the SSC JE 2026 age limit?

Ans: Depending on the post, the upper age limit is 30 years or 32 years. The crucial date for age calculation is 1 August 2026.

Q9. Is there negative marking in SSC JE 2026?

Ans: Yes. There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in Paper-I and 1 mark for each wrong answer in Paper-II.

Q10. Is Paper-I qualifying in SSC JE 2026?

Ans: Yes. Paper-I is qualifying in nature, and candidates are shortlisted for Paper-II based on normalized Paper-I marks and the prescribed qualifying requirements.

Q11. Can candidates change their selected examination subject later?

Ans: No. The notification states that the subject/stream opted for at the time of application cannot be changed later.

Q12. Can SSC JE candidates apply for more than one post?

Ans: A candidate may be eligible for more than one post depending on the Essential Qualification. The notification provides specific cases where candidates may have eligibility for multiple posts, but the candidate must follow the prescribed application and examination-subject requirements.

Q13. Is Aadhaar authentication available for SSC JE 2026?

Ans: Yes. Aadhaar-Based Authentication has been implemented for the examination, and candidates have the option to authenticate through Aadhaar during One-Time Registration.

Q14. What happens if a candidate does not use Aadhaar authentication?

Ans: Candidates who do not use Aadhaar-Based Authentication must upload the prescribed documents for OTR and follow the applicable examination-day identity and photograph requirements.

Q15. Are BRO Junior Engineer posts available to female candidates?

Ans: No. The notification specifically states that only male candidates are eligible for Junior Engineer posts in the Border Roads Organization (BRO).

Q16. What is the SSC JE 2026 Paper-I exam duration?

Ans: Paper-I has a duration of 2 hours. Candidates eligible for the prescribed scribe facility receive 2 hours 40 minutes.

Q17. What is the SSC JE 2026 Paper-II duration?

Ans: Paper-II has a duration of 2 hours, with 2 hours 40 minutes for candidates eligible for the prescribed scribe facility.

Q18. Can post preferences be changed later?

Ans: No. The notification states that post and organization preferences are treated as final and irreversible after submission.

Q19. Will SSC send the Admission Certificate by post?

Ans: No. Candidates must download their Admission Certificate from the SSC website. It will not be issued by post or email.

Q20. What is the tentative SSC JE 2026 examination schedule?

Ans: Paper-I is tentatively scheduled for October/November 2026, while Paper-II is tentatively scheduled for December 2026.

Final Words

The SSC JE Examination 2026 offers 1,748 tentative vacancies across multiple Government organisations and engineering disciplines, with the posts placed in Level-6 of the 7th Central Pay Commission. However, candidates should not rely only on the total vacancy figure while deciding whether to apply.

The most important step is to match your exact educational qualification, required experience, age limit and preferred post with the applicable eligibility conditions in the notification. Candidates should also be careful while selecting the examination subject and post preferences because these choices have important consequences later in the recruitment process.

Before submitting the application, verify every personal and educational detail, complete the required OTR/application process correctly, pay the applicable fee within the prescribed deadline and save a copy of the submitted application.

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