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SSC JE
Junior Engineer Examination
SSC JE recruits engineering degree and diploma holders as Junior Engineers in central government departments, and science or technology graduates for related technical posts filled through the same examination.
Vacancies
1,699 tentative
Age limit
Up to 30 years (born 2 Aug 1996 – 1 Aug 2008)
Application fee
₹100
Notice published
2 September 2026
SSC JE notification: key dates and vacancies
| Online application | 2 – 22 September 2026 (11 pm) |
|---|---|
| Last date for fee payment | 23 September 2026 (11 pm) |
| Form correction window | 28 – 30 September 2026 (11 pm) |
| Paper-I (computer-based) | 2 – 6 November 2026 (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical and the three Scientific Assistant papers); 30 November – 1 December 2026 for JE (Telecom) |
| Paper-II (computer-based), tentative | December 2026 |
| Vacancies | 1,699 tentative (SSC list dated 8 October 2026; the notice itself said 1,748) |
Posts filled through this exam
- Junior Engineer (Civil), (Mechanical), (Electrical) and (Electrical & Mechanical) in central government departments
- Junior Engineer (Telecom) in the Department of Telecommunications
- Scientific Assistant in the India Meteorological Department
- All posts: Group 'B', Pay Level-6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400)
Source: Junior Engineer Examination, 2026 — Notice (published 2 September 2026). Confirm in the official notice before applying.
SSC JE is the Staff Selection Commission's examination for Junior Engineer posts in central government departments and organisations. The 2026 notice, dated 2 September 2026, also uses the same examination to recruit Junior Engineer (Telecom) in the Department of Telecommunications and Scientific Assistant in the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Every post is in Group 'B' at Pay Level-6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400).
Selection runs through two computer-based papers. Paper-I tests reasoning, general awareness and your chosen engineering or technical subject and is qualifying only; Paper-II is a 300-mark paper in the same subject, and its normalised marks decide final merit and allocation along with the post preferences you submit online. Documents are verified by the user department after the final result, and Border Roads Organisation (BRO) posts add a physical and medical examination.
This guide sets out what the 2026 notice and SSC's follow-up notices print: the tentative vacancies, the department-wise qualification and age limits, the exam pattern and negative marking, qualifying marks and the tie-break order, the syllabus, BRO's physical standards, the application steps and the documents you will need.
SSC JE 2026 vacancies: department-wise and category-wise
The notice announced 1,748 tentative vacancies. SSC's post-wise and category-wise tentative vacancy list dated 8 October 2026 totals 1,699. The largest shares are Scientific Assistant in IMD (462), JE (Civil) in CPWD (343), JE (Civil) in BRO (271), JE (Electrical & Mechanical) in MES (161) and JE (Civil) in MES (154).
State-wise or zone-wise vacancies are not collected by the Commission; ask the user department if you need them. There is no reservation for ex-servicemen, because all the posts are Group 'B', but ex-servicemen still get age relaxation.
Tentative vacancies (SSC list dated 8 October 2026)
| Department | Post | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Border Roads Organisation (male only) | JE (Civil) | 39 | 20 | 118 | 9 | 85 | 271 |
| Border Roads Organisation (male only) | JE (Electrical & Mechanical) | 1 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 10 | 22 |
| Central Water Commission | JE (Mechanical) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Central Water Commission | JE (Civil) | 4 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 12 | 29 |
| Central Public Works Department | JE (Electrical) | 15 | 7 | 27 | 10 | 44 | 103 |
| Central Public Works Department | JE (Civil) | 51 | 25 | 92 | 34 | 141 | 343 |
| Central Water & Power Research Station | JE (Civil) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Central Water & Power Research Station | JE (Electrical) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Central Water & Power Research Station | JE (Mechanical) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| DGQA-Naval, Ministry of Defence | JE (Electrical) | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| DGQA-Naval, Ministry of Defence | JE (Mechanical) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6 |
| Farakka Barrage Project | JE (Civil) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Military Engineer Services | JE (Civil) | 19 | 32 | 33 | 9 | 61 | 154 |
| Military Engineer Services | JE (Electrical & Mechanical) | 16 | 26 | 38 | 11 | 70 | 161 |
| Central Institute of Coastal Engineering for Fishery | JE (Civil) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Directorate General of Lighthouses & Lightships | JE (Civil) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 7 |
| Directorate General of Lighthouses & Lightships | JE (Electrical) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Department of Telecommunications | JE (Telecom) | 10 | 5 | 18 | 6 | 30 | 69 |
| India Meteorological Department | Scientific Assistant | 76 | 11 | 99 | 45 | 231 | 462 |
| Brahmaputra Board | JE (Civil) | 8 | 5 | 18 | 4 | 21 | 56 |
| Total | 245 | 140 | 462 | 134 | 718 | 1,699 |
Printed total 1,699, including 32 OH, 14 HH, 1 VH and 13 'Others' PwBD vacancies. Every row and column adds up to the printed totals. Vacancies are tentative; final vacancies are published later on ssc.gov.in.
SSC JE salary and post classification
Every post in this examination is Group 'B' in Pay Level-6 of the 7th Pay Commission matrix, which runs from ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400 basic pay. Allowances are paid on top at central government rates; the notice does not print an in-hand figure, so none is shown here.
Selected candidates are on probation for two years and the posts carry All India Service Liability, so you can be posted anywhere in India. The user department may allot you a state, UT or zone and may require you to learn the local language before confirmation.
Pay level and group
| Posts | Pay level | Group |
|---|---|---|
| JE (Civil / Mechanical / Electrical / Electrical & Mechanical / Telecom), Scientific Assistant (IMD) | Level-6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400) | Group 'B' |
Age limit, relaxation and qualification in detail
Age is counted on 1 August 2026. Most posts have an upper limit of 30 years (born between 2 August 1996 and 1 August 2008). CPWD and the Directorate General of Lighthouses & Lightships allow up to 32 years (born between 2 August 1994 and 1 August 2008).
The qualification must be held by the closing date, 22 September 2026, and the result must actually be declared by then. Where experience is required, it must be gained after the qualification; internships, training or research done during the course do not count.
Some posts overlap: if you opt for JE (Mechanical) you are also considered for JE (Electrical & Mechanical); JE (Electrical) applicants can also be considered for JE (Telecom) and JE (Electrical & Mechanical); and JE (Telecom) and Scientific Assistant applicants can be considered for each other's posts, subject to holding the required qualification.
Only men can apply for BRO posts. You must be a citizen of India, a subject of Nepal or Bhutan, or a person of Indian origin who migrated from one of the countries listed in the notice; the last three groups need a certificate of eligibility from the Government of India.
Qualification and upper age limit by department
| Department | Post | Essential qualification | Upper age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Border Roads Organisation | JE (Civil) | Degree in Civil Engineering, or 3-year Civil diploma plus 2 years' experience in civil works | 30 |
| Border Roads Organisation | JE (Electrical & Mechanical) | Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or 3-year Electrical/Automobile/Mechanical diploma plus 2 years' experience | 30 |
| Brahmaputra Board | JE (Civil) | 3-year diploma in Civil Engineering | 30 |
| Central Water Commission | JE (Mechanical), JE (Civil) | Degree or diploma in the respective branch | 30 |
| CPWD | JE (Electrical) | Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering | 32 |
| CPWD | JE (Civil) | Diploma in Civil Engineering | 32 |
| Central Water & Power Research Station | JE (Electrical), JE (Civil) | Diploma in the respective branch | 30 |
| DGQA-Naval | JE (Mechanical), JE (Electrical) | Degree in the branch, or 3-year diploma plus 2 years' experience | 30 |
| Farakka Barrage Project | JE (Electrical), JE (Civil) | Diploma in the respective branch | 30 |
| Military Engineer Services | JE (Civil), JE (Electrical & Mechanical) | Degree in the branch, or 3-year diploma plus 2 years' experience | 30 |
| NTRO | JE (Civil) | Diploma in Civil Engineering | 30 |
| DG Lighthouses & Lightships | JE (Civil), JE (Electrical) | Degree in the branch, or diploma with 3 years' experience, or equivalent | 32 |
| Department of Telecommunications | JE (Telecom) | B.E./B.Tech. in Electrical, Electronics, Electrical Communications, Computer Science, Telecommunications, IT or Instrumentation | 30 |
| India Meteorological Department | Scientific Assistant | B.Sc. with Physics; or bachelor's in Computer Science/Applications, Electronics, ECE, E&T, Instrumentation, IT, Telecom or Communication Engineering with Class XII Physics and Mathematics | 30 |
| Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying | JE (Civil) | Degree or 3-year diploma in Civil Engineering | 30 |
The Scientific Assistant qualification is as revised by SSC's addendum dated 10 September 2026.
Upper age relaxation
| Code | Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | SC / ST | 5 years |
| 02 | OBC | 3 years |
| 03 | PwBD (Unreserved/EWS) | 10 years |
| 04 | PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
| 05 | PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| 06 | Ex-servicemen | 3 years after deducting military service from actual age |
| 08 | Defence personnel disabled in operations (Unreserved/EWS/OBC) | 3 years |
| 09 | Defence personnel disabled in operations (SC/ST) | 8 years |
Sons, daughters and dependants of ex-servicemen do not get ex-servicemen age relaxation (para 7.8).
Posts suitable for persons with benchmark disabilities
- All Junior Engineer posts except those in BRO are identified as suitable for certain benchmark disabilities; the notice's table lists the suitable categories post by post.
- JE (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical) and Scientific Assistant posts are not identified as suitable for visually handicapped candidates; JE (Telecom) in DoT is suitable for low vision.
- Candidates eligible for a scribe get 20 minutes of compensatory time per hour of the examination, whether or not they use the scribe.
- If you opted for your own scribe, the scribe must register afresh on ssc.gov.in with Aadhaar authentication; for Paper-I the scribe's OTR had to be mapped by 27 October 2026 (11 pm).
BRO posts: physical efficiency, physical and medical standards
Only BRO posts have physical and medical standards. They are tested by BRO after the final result, not by SSC. The notice warns that if you are allotted a BRO post and fail these standards, your candidature may not be considered for any other post, so read Annexure-XVI before putting BRO in your preferences.
The physical efficiency test is a one-mile run to be completed within 10 minutes at the GREF Centre, Pune; passing it is mandatory before the medical examination.
Visual acuity must be at least 6/12 in each eye, or right eye 6/6 and left eye 6/24; spectacles are allowed during the test, but uncorrected vision must not be worse than 6/60 in each eye.
Region-wise physical standards for BRO (GREF)
| Region | Minimum height | Chest (unexpanded, expansion 5 cm) | Minimum weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Himalayan (J&K, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab hills, Uttarakhand) | 158 cm | 75 cm | 47.5 kg |
| Eastern Himalayan (North-East states, Sikkim, hill region of West Bengal, Andaman & Nicobar) | 152 cm | 75 cm | 47.5 kg |
| West Plain (Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Rajasthan, western UP) | 162.5 cm | 76 cm | 50 kg |
| Eastern Plain (eastern UP, Bihar, West Bengal, Odisha, Jharkhand) | 157 cm | 75 cm | 50 kg |
| Central (Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, DNH & DD) | 157 cm | 75 cm | 50 kg |
| Southern (Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Goa, Puducherry, Telangana) | 157 cm | 75 cm | 50 kg |
| Gorkhas (Indian domicile) | 152 cm | 75 cm | 47.5 kg |
Sons of serving or ex-GREF personnel get a relaxation of 2 cm height, 1 cm chest and 2 kg weight. Schedule-III lists grounds for rejection, including BMI under 18, knock knee, flat feet, colour blindness, any squint and blood pressure above 140/95.
Qualifying marks, normalisation and tie-break
Both papers are objective multiple-choice tests in Hindi and English. Paper-I has negative marking of 0.25 per wrong answer and Paper-II of 1 mark per wrong answer. IS 456:2000 tables, steam tables (where required) and a scientific calculator are available on screen; physical tables and calculators are not allowed.
You must reach the minimum qualifying marks in both papers: 30% for UR, 25% for OBC and EWS, and 20% for all other categories. Paper-I is qualifying; candidates are shortlisted category-wise for Paper-II on Paper-I normalised marks, with separate merit lists for JE (Civil), JE (Electrical & Mechanical), Scientific Assistant and JE (Telecom).
Marks from multiple shifts are normalised using SSC's procedure of 2 June 2025. Mechanical and electrical papers are normalised against each other, as are the three Scientific Assistant papers. Final selection and allocation are made on Paper-II normalised marks and your post preferences.
Tentative answer keys are published after each paper; you can challenge a question online for ₹50 per question.
Tie-break order (equal Paper-II marks)
| Order | Criterion |
|---|---|
| 1 | Marks in Part (i) of Paper-I (General Intelligence and Reasoning) |
| 2 | Marks in Part (ii) of Paper-I (General Awareness) |
| 3 | Date of birth — older candidate placed higher |
| 4 | Alphabetical order of names |
SSC JE syllabus, part by part
In Paper-I, General Intelligence & Reasoning and General Awareness are compulsory, and you attempt the one engineering or technical part you opted for in the form. Paper-II tests the same part in greater depth (the notice gives a detailed Paper-II syllabus for each part). Civil, mechanical and electrical questions are set at about diploma level; the computer science, electronics, physics and telecom parts are at about graduation level. The subject you opt for cannot be changed later.
Topics listed in the notice (Paper-I)
| Part | Topics |
|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | Verbal and non-verbal questions: analogies, similarities, differences, space visualisation, problem solving, analysis, judgement, decision making, visual memory, discrimination, observation, relationship concepts, arithmetical reasoning, verbal and figure classification, arithmetical number series; abstract ideas and symbols, arithmetical computations and other analytical functions |
| General Awareness | Environment and its application to society, current events, everyday observation in its scientific aspect; India and its neighbouring countries, especially history, culture, geography, economic scene, general polity and scientific research |
| Part A: Civil Engineering | Engineering mechanics, solid mechanics, structural analysis, construction materials and management, estimating, costing and valuation, concrete structures, steel structures, surveying, soil mechanics, fluid mechanics and hydraulics, hydrology and irrigation, environmental engineering, transportation engineering |
| Part B: Electrical Engineering | Fundamentals, magnetic circuits, A.C. fundamentals, measurement and measuring instruments, electrical machines, special machines and synchronous generators, generation, transmission and distribution, estimation and costing, utilisation of electrical energy, basic electronics, power electronics |
| Part C: Mechanical Engineering | Engineering mechanics, strength of materials, theory of machines, machine design, materials science, thermal engineering, fluid mechanics and hydraulic machinery, industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, metrology and measurement, advanced manufacturing processes |
| Part D: Computer Science & IT (Scientific Assistant) | Engineering mathematics, digital logic, computer organisation and architecture, programming and data structures, algorithms, theory of computation, compiler design, operating systems, databases, computer networks |
| Part E: Electronics & Telecommunication (Scientific Assistant) | Electronic components, diodes, transistors, amplifiers and oscillators, network theorems, AC and three-phase circuits, digital electronics; antennas, radio wave propagation, modulation, multiplexing, digital and wireless communication |
| Part F: Physics (Scientific Assistant) | Mathematical methods, mechanics, properties of matter, oscillations, waves, optics, electricity, magnetism, kinetic theory, thermodynamics, modern physics, solid state physics, semiconductor devices, analog and digital electronics |
| Part G: Telecommunications (JE Telecom) | Engineering mathematics, network analysis, signals and systems, electronic devices, analog and digital circuits, control systems, analog and digital communications, electromagnetics |
How to apply for SSC JE 2026
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Complete One-Time Registration
Apply on ssc.gov.in or the mySSC app. A registration on the old ssc.nic.in website does not work on the new site. Aadhaar-based authentication is advised; without it you must upload proof of name, date of birth, address, photograph and gender.
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Capture your photo live
The photograph is taken live by the application module. Sit in good light against a plain background, camera at eye level, without cap, mask or spectacles.
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Upload your signature
Upload a scanned signature in JPEG format of 10–20 KB, about 6.0 cm wide by 2.0 cm high.
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Choose your post and subject carefully
Select the post(s) and the engineering or technical part that match your qualification. The subject opted for cannot be changed later, and you are considered only for posts you opted for and whose paper you sit.
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Pick three exam centres
Give three centres in order of preference within the same SSC region. Centre change requests are not considered later.
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Pay the fee
The fee is ₹100, paid online by BHIM UPI, net banking or Visa, MasterCard, Maestro or RuPay debit card by 23 September 2026 (11 pm). Women, SC, ST, PwBD and ex-servicemen are exempt.
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Use the correction window if needed
Corrections were allowed from 28 to 30 September 2026 (11 pm): ₹200 for the first resubmission and ₹500 for the second, for all candidates. SSC's toll-free helpline is 1800 309 3063.
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Submit your post preferences later
Post and department preferences are collected through an online option form before the first round of tentative allocation. Preferences are final once submitted, and if you do not submit them you are not considered for any post.
Documents needed at document verification
Document verification is done by the user department after the final result. Bring originals and photocopies of the following.
- Matriculation / secondary certificate.
- Essential qualification certificate, with mark sheets for all years or semesters.
- Experience certificate, if your post requires experience.
- Caste or category certificate, if you belong to a reserved category, and any certificate supporting an age relaxation.
- Disability certificate in the required format, if applicable.
- Ex-servicemen: undertaking (Annexure-VI), serving defence personnel certificate (Annexure-V) or discharge certificate.
- A No Objection Certificate if you are already in government service, and name-change documents if your name differs across records.
Latest SSC JE recruitment
No active trusted recruitment is published for this exam right now.
Exam overview
Reviewed editorial
Who it is for
Civil, mechanical, electrical, electronics or telecom engineering diploma and degree holders who want a central government technical post.
Eligibility, age and qualification
Exact limits are set per post in each official notice.
Age limit
Up to 30 years (born 2 Aug 1996 – 1 Aug 2008); up to 32 years for CPWD and Directorate General of Lighthouses & Lightships posts (born 2 Aug 1994 – 1 Aug 2008) (as on 1 August 2026)
Educational qualification
- Degree or diploma in civil, mechanical or electrical engineering, as specified for each department and post
- BRO, DGQA-Naval and MES accept a three-year diploma only with two years' experience; Lighthouses & Lightships accepts a diploma with three years' experience
- JE (Telecom): B.E./B.Tech. in Electrical, Electronics, Electrical Communications, Computer Science, Telecommunications, IT or Instrumentation
- Scientific Assistant: B.Sc. with Physics, or a bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Applications, Electronics, ECE, IT, Instrumentation or Telecom/Communication Engineering with Class XII Physics and Mathematics
- Qualification (and any experience, gained after it) must be held by the closing date, 22 September 2026
Upper age relaxation
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PwBD (Unreserved/EWS) | 10 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 years after deducting military service |
| Defence personnel disabled in operations | 3 years (8 years for SC/ST) |
Application fee
₹100. Women, SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempted from the fee.
Source: Junior Engineer Examination, 2026 — Notice (published 2 September 2026). Confirm in the official notice before applying.
- Age on the official cutoff date (upper limit differs by department)
- Engineering degree or diploma in the relevant branch, with work experience for some departments
- Nationality
- Physical and medical standards for some departments
- Category-based age relaxation, where it applies
Selection process and exam pattern
Stages of selection
- 1Paper-I: computer-based examination (qualifying)
- 2Paper-II: computer-based examination (decides merit and post allocation)
- 3Online post preference, allocation on merit-cum-preference
- 4Document verification by the user department after the final result
- 5BRO posts only: physical efficiency test and physical/medical examination by BRO after the final result
Paper-I
2 hours (2 hours 40 minutes for scribe-eligible candidates)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 50 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| Engineering / technical part opted for (one of Parts A–G) | 100 | 100 |
Negative marking: 0.25 per wrong answer. Questions in Hindi and English. Paper-I is qualifying.
Paper-II
2 hours (2 hours 40 minutes for scribe-eligible candidates)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering / technical part opted for (one of Parts A–G) | 100 | 300 |
Negative marking: 1 mark per wrong answer. Final merit is based on Paper-II normalised marks.
Source: Junior Engineer Examination, 2026 — Notice (published 2 September 2026). Confirm in the official notice before applying.
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Selection is through two computer-based papers: the first is qualifying and the second decides merit and post allocation, followed by document verification by the user department. The exact stages are confirmed from each year's official notice.
Syllabus and subject-wise prep
- General intelligence and reasoning
- General awareness
- General engineering in your branch (civil and structural, electrical, or mechanical)
- Telecommunication, electronics, computer science or physics for the related posts
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Frequently asked questions
What is the age limit for SSC JE?
Up to 30 years (born 2 Aug 1996 – 1 Aug 2008); up to 32 years for CPWD and Directorate General of Lighthouses & Lightships posts (born 2 Aug 1994 – 1 Aug 2008), counted as on 1 August 2026, as per the Junior Engineer Examination, 2026 — Notice. Category-wise upper age relaxation is given in the notice.
What qualification is needed for SSC JE?
Degree or diploma in civil, mechanical or electrical engineering, as specified for each department and post. BRO, DGQA-Naval and MES accept a three-year diploma only with two years' experience; Lighthouses & Lightships accepts a diploma with three years' experience. JE (Telecom): B.E./B.Tech. in Electrical, Electronics, Electrical Communications, Computer Science, Telecommunications, IT or Instrumentation. Scientific Assistant: B.Sc. with Physics, or a bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Applications, Electronics, ECE, IT, Instrumentation or Telecom/Communication Engineering with Class XII Physics and Mathematics. Qualification (and any experience, gained after it) must be held by the closing date, 22 September 2026.
When can I apply for SSC JE?
Online application: 2 – 22 September 2026 (11 pm), as per the notice published on 2 September 2026. Applications are made only on ssc.gov.in.
What is the SSC JE exam pattern?
Paper-I: General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Awareness, Engineering / technical part opted for (one of Parts A–G) (2 hours (2 hours 40 minutes for scribe-eligible candidates)). Negative marking: 0.25 per wrong answer. Questions in Hindi and English. Paper-I is qualifying. Paper-II: Engineering / technical part opted for (one of Parts A–G) (2 hours (2 hours 40 minutes for scribe-eligible candidates)). Negative marking: 1 mark per wrong answer. Final merit is based on Paper-II normalised marks.
How many vacancies are there in SSC JE?
1,699 tentative (SSC list dated 8 October 2026; the notice itself said 1,748), according to the Junior Engineer Examination, 2026 — Notice.
How many vacancies are there in SSC JE 2026?
1,699 tentative vacancies as per SSC's list dated 8 October 2026; the notice itself announced 1,748. The largest are 462 Scientific Assistant posts in IMD and 343 JE (Civil) posts in CPWD.
What is the salary of an SSC JE?
All posts are Group 'B' in Pay Level-6, ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 basic pay, plus allowances as per central government rules.
When is SSC JE 2026 Paper-I?
From 2 to 6 November 2026 for the civil, electrical, mechanical and Scientific Assistant papers, and on 30 November – 1 December 2026 for JE (Telecom). Paper-II is tentatively in December 2026.
What is the age limit for SSC JE 2026?
Up to 30 years for most posts and up to 32 years for CPWD and Lighthouses & Lightships posts, counted on 1 August 2026, with category relaxation.
Can diploma holders apply for SSC JE?
Yes. Most departments accept a diploma in the relevant branch. BRO, DGQA-Naval and MES need two years' experience with a diploma, and Lighthouses & Lightships needs three years'. JE (Telecom) and Scientific Assistant need a degree.
Is there negative marking in SSC JE?
Yes: 0.25 marks per wrong answer in Paper-I and 1 mark per wrong answer in Paper-II.
Do Paper-I marks count in the final merit?
No. Paper-I is qualifying; final merit and post allocation are based on Paper-II normalised marks and your preferences. Paper-I part-wise marks are used only to break ties.
What are the minimum qualifying marks in SSC JE?
30% for UR, 25% for OBC and EWS, and 20% for all other categories, in both Paper-I and Paper-II.
Can women apply for SSC JE?
Yes, for every post except those in the Border Roads Organisation, which are for men only. Women are exempt from the ₹100 fee.
Is there a physical test in SSC JE?
Only for BRO posts: a one-mile run in 10 minutes, region-wise height, chest and weight standards, and a medical examination, all conducted by BRO after the final result.
Is a calculator allowed in SSC JE?
A scientific calculator and, where required, IS 456:2000 and steam tables are provided on the computer screen. Physical calculators and tables are not allowed.
Is there ex-servicemen reservation in SSC JE?
No. The notice says there is no ex-servicemen reservation because the posts are Group 'B', but ex-servicemen get age relaxation and fee exemption.
What is SSC JE?
SSC JE recruits engineering degree and diploma holders as Junior Engineers in central government departments, and science or technology graduates for related technical posts filled through the same examination.
Who is SSC JE for?
Civil, mechanical, electrical, electronics or telecom engineering diploma and degree holders who want a central government technical post.
How is SSC JE selection described?
Selection is through two computer-based papers: the first is qualifying and the second decides merit and post allocation, followed by document verification by the user department. The exact stages are confirmed from each year's official notice.
Niyookti is not part of SSC. The official SSC website (ssc.gov.in) and its notices are the only final source. Always confirm details there before applying.