SSC JE 2026 · post details
Junior Engineer (Civil)
Recruited through the Junior Engineer Examination. Pay, age limit and qualification below are as printed in the official notice.
Pay level
Level 6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400)
Age limit
18–30 years
Classification
Group 'B'
Apply window
2 – 22 September 2026 (11 pm)
Departments recruiting this post
| Ministry / department | Pay level | Group | Age limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Border Roads Organisation (male only) | Level 6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400) | Group 'B' | 18–30 years |
| Brahmaputra Board | Level 6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400) | Group 'B' | 18–30 years |
| Central Water Commission | Level 6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400) | Group 'B' | 18–30 years |
| Central Public Works Department | Level 6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400) | Group 'B' | 18–32 years |
| Central Water & Power Research Station | Level 6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400) | Group 'B' | 18–30 years |
| Farakka Barrage Project | Level 6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400) | Group 'B' | 18–30 years |
| Military Engineer Services | Level 6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400) | Group 'B' | 18–30 years |
| NTRO | Level 6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400) | Group 'B' | 18–30 years |
| Directorate General of Lighthouses & Lightships | Level 6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400) | Group 'B' | 18–32 years |
| Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying | Level 6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400) | Group 'B' | 18–30 years |
Eligibility
Educational qualification
Degree or diploma in Civil Engineering as specified for each department (BRO and MES accept a 3-year diploma only with 2 years' experience; Lighthouses & Lightships accepts a diploma with 3 years' experience), held by the closing date, 22 September 2026.
Age limit
18–30 years as on 1 August 2026, with category-wise relaxation as per the notice.
Exam stages for this post
Paper-I (computer-based, qualifying), Paper-II (computer-based, decides merit and allocation), then document verification by the user department. BRO posts also have a physical efficiency test and physical/medical examination by BRO after the final result.
See the full SSC JE exam pattern →SSC JE 2026 important dates
| 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 |
Source: Junior Engineer Examination, 2026 — Notice (published 2 September 2026). Apply only on ssc.gov.in.
Frequently asked questions
What is the salary (pay level) of Junior Engineer (Civil) through SSC JE?
Level 6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400) in the 7th Pay Commission pay matrix (see the table for each department), as printed in the Junior Engineer Examination, 2026 — Notice. In-hand pay also depends on allowances such as DA and HRA.
What is the age limit for SSC JE Junior Engineer (Civil) 2026?
18–30 years (varies by department — see the table), with upper-age relaxation for reserved categories as per the notice.
What qualification is required for Junior Engineer (Civil)?
Degree or diploma in Civil Engineering as specified for each department (BRO and MES accept a 3-year diploma only with 2 years' experience; Lighthouses & Lightships accepts a diploma with 3 years' experience), held by the closing date, 22 September 2026.
Which exam stages apply to Junior Engineer (Civil)?
Paper-I (computer-based, qualifying), Paper-II (computer-based, decides merit and allocation), then document verification by the user department. BRO posts also have a physical efficiency test and physical/medical examination by BRO after the final result.