MODE : Computer-Based Examination
Duration: 2 Hours
Language : Hindi and English
Negative Marking : 0.25 mark for each wrong answer
Nature : Qualifying for Paper-II shortlisting
SSC JE 2026 – Vacancy, Exam Date, Eligibility, Exam Pattern & Syllabus :
The Staff Selection Commission conducts the SSC Junior Engineer Examination for recruitment to technical Group ‘B’ posts in Central Government departments and organisations.
SSC JE is an important opportunity for Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Diploma and Degree candidates seeking a government engineering career. Candidates must check the post-wise educational qualification, experience requirement and age limit carefully before applying.
SSC JE 2026 Latest Update
The SSC Junior Engineer Examination 2026 notification was released on 2 September 2026. The notice announced 1,748 tentative vacancies, including Junior Engineer posts in participating organisations and Scientific Assistant posts in the India Meteorological Department.
The online application window was open from 2 September to 22 September 2026. The application-correction window was available from 28 September to 30 September 2026.
SSC JE Paper-I is tentatively scheduled for October/November 2026, and Paper-II is tentatively scheduled for December 2026. Candidates should check the official SSC website for any revised schedule.
Conducting Body : Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Examination Name : Junior Engineer Examination, 2026
Main Engineering Branches : Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering
Total Tentative Vacancies : 1,748
Pay Level : Level-6 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix
Basic Pay : ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400
Official Website : ssc.gov.in
SSC JE Departments and Organisations
SSC JE recruitment may include posts in Central Government organisations such as :- Border Roads Organisation (BRO)
- Brahmaputra Board
- Central Public Works Department (CPWD)
- Central Water and Power Research Station (CWPRS)
- Directorate General of Quality Assurance – Naval
- Farakka Barrage Project
- Military Engineer Services (MES)
- National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO)
- Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships
- Department of Telecommunications
- Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying
SSC JE Selection Process
SSC JE 2026 Selection Process
The SSC JE 2026 selection process includes:
01
Paper-I – Computer-Based Examination
Paper-I is qualifying in nature and is used to shortlist candidates for Paper-II. Final merit is prepared using normalized marks obtained in Paper-II.
02
Paper-II – Computer-Based Examination
03
Paper-II – Computer-Based Examination
04
Paper-II – Computer-Based Examination
SSC JE Interview
SSC JE 2026 does not prescribe an interview stage.
SSC JE Exam Pattern 2026
Paper-I
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 50 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| General Engineering – Civil / Electrical / Mechanical | 100 | 100 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
MODE : Computer-Based Examination
Paper-II
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Engineering – Civil / Electrical / Mechanical | 100 | 300 |
MODE : Computer-Based Examination
Duration: 2 Hours
Language : Hindi and English
Negative Marking : 1 mark for each wrong answer
Nature : Marks used for final merit
SSC JE Age Limit 2026
The upper age limit is 30 years or 32 years, depending on the post and department. The age is calculated as on 1 August 2026.| Category | Upper-Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC | 3 Years |
| SC/ST | 5 Years |
| PwBD (UR/EWS) | 10 Years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 Years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per applicable Government rules |
SSC JE Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹100 |
| Women Candidates / SC / ST / PwBD / Ex- Service | Exempted |
