SSC JE Recruitment Overview
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released official notification for the recruitment of 1,748 Junior Engineer vacancies. Online applications start from 02nd September 2026 and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official SSC website. The last date to submit the application form is 22nd September 2026.
| Company | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
|---|---|
| Post Name | JE (Civil), JE (Electrical), JE (Mechanical), JE (Electrical & Mechanical), JE (Telecom), Scientific Assistant (IMD) |
| Exam Name | Junior Engineer (JE) Examination, 2026 |
| Reference No. | F. No. HQ-C-3019/1/2026-C-3 |
| Total Posts | 1,748 |
| Gender | Male, Female and Transgender |
| Pay Scale | Group 'B' posts in Pay Level-6 of the Pay Matrix under the 7th Central Pay Commission, with a pay scale of ₹35,400 – ₹112,400 |
| Age Limit | 30 - 32 years as on 01/08/2026 |
| Qualification | Degree or Diploma in Engineering from a recognized university/institute |
| Job Location | Anywhere in India |
| Start Date of Apply | 02/09/2026 |
| Last Date of Apply | 22/09/2026 |
| Application Fee | General/EWS/OBC/Male: ₹100/- SC/ST/PwBD/XSM/Female: Exempted Payment Mode: Online (Internet Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card) |
| Website | https://ssc.gov.in/ |
SSC JE Recruitment Vacancy Details
| Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| JE (Civil), JE (Electrical), JE (Mechanical), JE (Electrical & Mechanical), JE (Telecom), Scientific Assistant (IMD) | 1748 |
| Grand Total | 1748 |
SSC JE Recruitment Eligibility Criteria
| Nationality | Indian |
|---|---|
| Age Limit | 30 - 32 Years as on 01/08/2026 Note: For more details, Please refer the official website. |
| Experience | Yes required as per reelevant post |
Educational qualification + Experience (Regular Positions):
| Organization | Post Name | Educational Qualification + Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Border Roads Organization | JE(C) | Degree in Civil Engineering from a
recognized University/Institute; Or (a) Three-Year Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University/ Institute/ Board; and (b) Two years of working experience in Planning/ Execution/ Maintenance of Civil Engineering works |
| JE (E & M) | Degree in Electrical or Mechanical
Engineering from a recognized
University/Institute; Or (a) Three-year Diploma in Electrical/ Automobile/ Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University/ Institute/ Board; and (b) Two-Year experience in Planning/ Execution/ Maintenance of Electrical or Mechanical Engineering works | |
| Brahmaputra Board, Ministry of Jal Shakti | JE (C) | Three-Year Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or Institution. |
| Central Water Commission | JE (M) | Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University or Institution |
| JE (C) | Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Civil years Engineering from a recognized University or Institution. | |
| Central Public Works Department (CPWD) | JE (E) | Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University or Institute. |
| JE (C) | Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or Institute. | |
| Central Water and Power Research Station | JE (E) | Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a recognized Institute |
| JE (C) | Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized Institute. | |
| DGQA-NAVAL, Ministry of Defence | JE(M) | Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a
recognized Institute; or (a) Three-Year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University or Institution plus (b) Two-Year experience in the respective field |
| JE(E) | Degree in Electrical Engineering from a
recognized University; or (a) Three-year Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a recognized University or Institution plus (b) Two-Year experience in the respective field | |
| Farakka Barrage Project, Ministry of Jal Shakti | JE(E) | Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a recognized University, Institute, or Board. |
| JE(C) | Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University, Institute, or Board. | |
| Military Engineer Services (MES) | JE (C) | Degree in Civil Engineering from a
recognized University; Or (a) Three-year Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized Institute, University, or Board; and (b) Two years’ experience in Planning, Execution, and Maintenance of Civil Engineering works. |
| JE(E & M) | Degree in Electrical or Mechanical
Engineering from a recognized
University; Or (a) Three-Year diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized Institute or University or Board; and (b) Two-Year experience in Planning, Execution, and Maintenance of Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Works | |
| National Technical Research Organization (NTRO) | JE(C) | Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University/Institution. |
| Director General of Lighthouses & Lightships, Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways | JE(C) | Degree in Civil Engineering Or Diploma in Civil Engineering with three years' experience Or Equivalent qualification |
| JE(E) | Degree in Electrical Engineering Or Diploma in Electrical Engineering with three years' experience Or Equivalent qualification | |
| Department of Telecommunication (DoT) | JE (Telecom) | Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technology in Electrical or Electronics or Electrical Communications or Computer Science or Telecommunications or Information Technology or Instrumentation from a recognized University or Institute. |
| India Meteorological Department | Scientific Assistant | Bachelor’s Degree in Science with Physics as one of the subjects from a recognised institution or university; OR Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Computer Applications or Electronics or Electronics and Communication Engineering or Electronics Telecommunication Engineering or Instrumentation or Information Technology or Telecommunication Engineering or Communication Engineering from a recognised institution or university |
| Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying | JE(C) | Degree or three-year diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognised University or Institute. |
SSC JE Recruitment Salary
Selected candidates will be appointed to Group ‘B’ posts in Pay Level-6 of the Pay Matrix under the 7th Central Pay Commission, with a pay scale of ₹35,400 – ₹112,400. Actual in-hand salary will also include applicable allowances (such as DA, HRA and TA) as per the rules of the respective recruiting organization, which are not detailed in this notice.
SSC JE Recruitment Age Limit and Relaxation
Posts with age limit up to 30 years are Not earlier than 02.08.1996 and not later than 01.08.2008. Posts with age limit up to 32 years are Not earlier than 02.08.1994 and not later than 01.08.2008.
| Organization | Post Name | Age Limit (as on 01/08/2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Border Roads Organization | JE(C) | Up to 30 years |
| JE (E & M) | Up to 30 years | |
| Brahmaputra Board, Ministry of Jal Shakti | JE (C) | Up to 30 years |
| Central Water Commission | JE (M) | Up to 30 years |
| JE (C) | Up to 30 years | |
| Central Public Works Department (CPWD) | JE (E) | Up to 30 years |
| JE (C) | Up to 30 years | |
| Central Water and Power Research Station | JE (E) | Up to 30 years |
| JE (C) | Up to 30 years | |
| DGQA-NAVAL, Ministry of Defence | JE(M) | Up to 30 years |
| JE(E) | Up to 30 years | |
| Farakka Barrage Project, Ministry of Jal Shakti | JE(E) | Up to 30 years |
| JE(C) | Up to 30 years | |
| Military Engineer Services (MES) | JE (C) | Up to 30 years |
| JE(E & M) | Up to 30 years | |
| National Technical Research Organization (NTRO) | JE(C) | Up to 30 years |
| Director General of Lighthouses & Lightships, Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways | JE(C) | Up to 32 years |
| JE(E) | Up to 32 years | |
| Department of Telecommunication (DoT) | JE (Telecom) | Up to 30 years |
| India Meteorological Department | Scientific Assistant | Up to 30 years |
| Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying | JE(C) | Up to 30 years |
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| GEN/UR | No Relaxation |
| OBC (NCL) | 3 Years |
| SC/ST | 5 Years |
| PwBD (UR/EWS) | 10 Years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 Years |
| PwBD (OBC-NCL) | 13 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | 3 years after deducting military service rendered from actual age |
| Defence personnel disabled in operations (Unreserved/EWS/OBC) | 3 years |
| Defence personnel disabled in operations (SC/ST) | 8 years |
SSC JE Recruitment Selection Process
- Paper-I (Computer Based Examination)
- Paper-II (Computer Based Examination)
- Document verification
- Physical Standards and Medical Examination
SSC JE Recruitment Important Dates
| Official Notification Date | 02/09/2026 |
|---|---|
| Online Form Apply Start Date | 02/09/2026 |
| Online Form Apply End Date | 22/09/2026 (23:00 hours) |
| Last Date of Fee Payment | 23/09/2026 (23:00 hours) |
| Application form correction window | 28/09/2026 to 30/09/2026 (23:00 hours) |
| Computer Based Examination – Paper-I (tentative) | October/November 2026 |
| Computer Based Examination – Paper-II (tentative) | December 2026 |
| Helpline number | 180 030 930 63 (toll-free) |
SSC JE Recruitment How to Apply
- Step 1: Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) on the SSC website (ssc.gov.in). An OTR already generated on the old website (ssc.nic.in) is not valid on the new site.
- Step 2: Log in and fill the online application form for the JE Examination 2026, either via the SSC website or the "mySSC" mobile app.
- Step 3: Upload photograph and signature, or opt for Aadhaar-based authentication, which exempts candidates from certain photo/signature format rejections.
- Step 4: Select your organization, post, and relevant subject/stream as per your educational qualification - this choice cannot be changed later.
- Step 5: Pay the application fee online (if applicable) using BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or a Visa/MasterCard/Maestro/RuPay debit card.
- Step 6: Preview and Submit the Application Form
- Step 7: Take Printout of Application for future reference.
SSC JE Recruitment Important Links
| Official Website Link | Click Here → |
|---|---|
| Online Form Apply Link | Apply Here → |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q 1. What is the total number of vacancies in SSC JE Recruitment 2026?
There are 1,748 tentative vacancies. The final, post-wise and category-wise vacancy numbers will be published separately on the SSC website.
Q 2. What is the start date to apply for SSC JE Recruitment 2026?
The start date for online application is 02 September 2026.
Q 3. What is the last date to apply for SSC JE Recruitment 2026?
The last date for online application is 22 September 2026.
Q 4. What is the age limit for SSC JE Recruitment 2026 posts?
Age limit is either up to 30 years or up to 32 years, depending on the organization/post, as reckoned on 01/08/2026, with relaxation applicable for reserved categories and PwBD candidates as per Government norms.
Q 5. What is the application fee for SSC JE Recruitment 2026?
₹100/- for GEN/EWS/OBC/Male category. SC/ST, Ex-servicemen/PwBD and Female candidates are exempted.
Abbreviation
| SSC | Staff Selection Commission |
|---|---|
| JE | Junior Engineer |
| OTR | One Time Registration |
| PSU | Public Sector Undertaking |
| GEN | General Category |
| UR | Unreserved Category |
| EWS | Economically Weaker Section |
| SC | Scheduled Caste |
| ST | Scheduled Tribes |
| OBC | Other Backward Class |
| NCL | Non-Creamy Layer |
| ESM / XSM | Ex-Serviceman |
| PwBD | Persons with Benchmark Disabilities |
| Max | Maximum |
| Min | Minimum |
| GST | Goods and Services Tax |
| CBT | Computer Bases Test |
| IDA | Industrial Dearness Allowance |
| MCA | Master of Computer Applications |
| MBA | Master of Business Administration |
| CA | Chartered Accountant |
| PGDM | Post Graduate Diploma in Management |
| CMA | Certified Management Accountant |
| HRA | House Rent Allowance |
| Ph.D. | Doctor of Philosophy |
| PG | Post Graduation |
| M.Sc. | Master of Science |
| B.Tech. | Bachelor of Technology |
| B.E. | Bachelor of Engineering |
| M.Tech. | Master of Technology |
| LLB | Bachelor of Laws |
| VDA | Variable Dearness Allowance |
| CS | Computer Science |
| IT | Information Technology |
| ITI | Industrial Training Institute |
| AICTE | All India Council for Technical Education |
| NCVT | National Council for Vocational Training |
| UGC | University Grants Commission |
| BCA | Bachelor of Computer Applications |
| B.Com. | Bachelor of Commerce |
| FTE | Fixed Term Executive |
| EMD | Engineering Maintenance Department |
| C&P | Contracts & Procurement |