SSC JE 2026 · Notification & recruitment
SSC JE Notification 2026: Recruitment, Vacancy, Dates, Fee and How to Apply
The latest SSC JE notice is "Junior Engineer Examination, 2026 — Notice", published 2 September 2026. Applications closed on 22 September 2026.
Official notice: Junior Engineer Examination, 2026 — Notice →
Dates, vacancies, fee, eligibility and selection process, copied from the latest official notice. Nothing here is estimated; the official notice is the final word.
SSC JE 2026 important dates
Applications closed on 22 September 2026.
| 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). Confirm in the official notice before applying.
SSC JE vacancy 2026
Vacancies: 1,699 tentative (SSC list dated 8 October 2026; the notice itself said 1,748)
- 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 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 eligibility summary
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).
- 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
SSC JE 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.
SSC JE selection process
- Paper-I: computer-based examination (qualifying)
- Paper-II: computer-based examination (decides merit and post allocation)
- Online post preference, allocation on merit-cum-preference
- Document verification by the user department after the final result
- BRO posts only: physical efficiency test and physical/medical examination by BRO after the final result
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.
SSC JE official links
- Official notice (PDF): Junior Engineer Examination, 2026 — Notice (published 2 September 2026)
- Official website: ssc.gov.in (the only place to apply)
Check the official notice before applying: https://ssc.gov.in/api/attachment/uploads/masterData/NoticeBoards/Notice_of_adv_je_2026.pdf
Frequently asked questions
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.
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.
What is the application fee for SSC JE?
₹100. Women, SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempted from the fee. (as per 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.
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.
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.
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