SSC JE 2026 · post details
Junior Engineer (Mechanical)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Water Commission | Level 6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400) | Group 'B' | 18–30 years |
| DGQA-Naval, Ministry of Defence | Level 6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400) | Group 'B' | 18–30 years |
Eligibility
Educational qualification
Degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering (DGQA-Naval accepts a 3-year diploma only with 2 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.
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 (Mechanical) 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 (Mechanical) 2026?
18–30 years, with upper-age relaxation for reserved categories as per the notice.
What qualification is required for Junior Engineer (Mechanical)?
Degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering (DGQA-Naval accepts a 3-year diploma only with 2 years' experience), held by the closing date, 22 September 2026.
Which exam stages apply to Junior Engineer (Mechanical)?
Paper-I (computer-based, qualifying), Paper-II (computer-based, decides merit and allocation), then document verification by the user department.