SSC Junior Engineer JE Recruitment Form 2026 Notification: 1748 Posts, Apply Online

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the official notification for the Junior Engineer Examination 2026. The examination is being conducted for recruitment to various Junior Engineer posts in Government of India organisations and offices. The notification also includes recruitment for the post of Scientific Assistant in the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The posts covered under the examination are Group B posts in Pay Level 6, with a pay scale of Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400 under the 7th Central Pay Commission.

The SSC JE 2026 online application process has started on September 2, 2026, and the last date to submit the application form is September 22, 2026, up to 11:00 PM. Candidates can pay the application fee online up to September 23, 2026. SSC will also provide an application correction window from September 28 to September 30, 2026. Paper I is tentatively scheduled for October or November 2026, while Paper II is scheduled for December 2026.

SSC JE 2026 is meant for candidates with the required engineering or science qualification for the post they choose. Depending on the post, candidates may need a degree or diploma in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics, Telecommunications, Computer Science or another specified field. Some posts also require relevant work experience after obtaining the prescribed qualification. Read the complete details below before applying.

SSC JE Recruitment 2026 Overview

Important Dates

Note: Paper-I and Paper-II examination dates are tentative. Candidates should regularly check the official SSC website for any changes in the examination schedule.

Vacancy Details

SSC has announced 1748 tentative vacancies for the Junior Engineer Examination 2026. The vacancies are for Junior Engineer posts in different Government of India organisations and offices, along with the Scientific Assistant post in the India Meteorological Department. SSC will publish updated post-wise and category-wise vacancy details on its website when available. State-wise and zone-wise vacancy information is not collected by SSC, so candidates may need to contact the concerned User Department for such details.

Posts Covered Under SSC JE 2026

Note: The vacancy figure of 1748 is tentative. SSC will provide the updated post-wise and category-wise vacancy positions on its website.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

The educational qualification for SSC JE 2026 depends on the post and department. Candidates must possess the required qualification on or before the closing date of the online application.

For some Junior Engineer posts, candidates can apply with a degree in the relevant engineering branch. Some posts also accept a three-year diploma, while certain posts require relevant experience after obtaining the prescribed educational qualification.

For example, Junior Engineer Civil posts in organisations such as the Border Roads Organisation and Military Engineer Services accept a Civil Engineering degree or a three-year Civil Engineering diploma with the prescribed two years of experience. Other posts, such as Central Water Commission JE Civil, accept a Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering. Similar post-specific requirements apply to Electrical, Mechanical, Electrical and Mechanical, Telecom and Scientific Assistant posts.

The notification also states that where experience is required, it must have been obtained after completion of the prescribed educational qualification. Internship, training or research experience acquired while pursuing the qualification will not be treated as the required experience.

Age Limit (as on August 1, 2026)

The crucial date for calculating age is August 1, 2026.

For posts with an age limit of up to 30 years, candidates must have been born between August 2, 1996 and August 1, 2008, both dates included.

For posts with an age limit of up to 32 years, candidates must have been born between August 2, 1994 and August 1, 2008, including both dates.

Nationality / Citizenship

A candidate must be a citizen of India, a subject of Nepal or Bhutan, or a person of Indian origin who has migrated from the countries specified in the notification with the intention of permanently settling in India. Candidates covered under the Nepal, Bhutan or specified person of Indian origin categories must have the required eligibility certificate issued by the Government of India.

Note: Candidates applying for posts that require experience must check the specific experience requirement carefully. The required experience must be obtained after completing the prescribed educational qualification.

SSC JE Exam 2026 Application Fee

Note: The application fee is Rs. 100 for candidates who are not exempted. Women candidates, SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempted from payment of the examination fee. The fee once paid will not be refunded.

Application Correction Charges

Candidates can correct and resubmit their application up to two times during the correction window. The correction fee is Rs. 200 for the first correction and Rs. 500 for the second correction, irrespective of category or gender.

Exam Pattern

Paper-I: Computer-Based Examination

Paper-I is a computer-based examination and contains three parts. General Intelligence and Reasoning and General Awareness are compulsory for all candidates. Candidates must also attempt the engineering or subject paper selected according to their eligibility and post. Paper I is qualifying in nature.

The engineering or subject paper depends on the selected post:

Candidates eligible for the scribe facility are given the additional time prescribed in the notification. Paper-I has 0.25 marks of negative marking for each wrong answer.

Paper-II: Computer-Based Examination

Shortlisted candidates appear in Paper-II according to the subject selected in the application form. Paper-II is also an objective-type, multiple-choice examination. It carries 300 marks, and the duration is 2 hours for normal candidates. Candidates eligible for the prescribed scribe facility receive the additional time mentioned in the notification.

For Paper-II, candidates attempt the subject corresponding to their post and educational qualification. Candidates applying for Scientific Assistant in IMD choose Part-D, Part-E or Part-F based on the stream entered in the application. Candidates applying for multiple eligible posts must appear in the respective paper opted for in the application.

Paper-II has 1 mark negative marking for every wrong answer. Only the normalised marks of Paper-II are used to determine the final merit. Paper-I is qualifying, and its normalised marks are used to shortlist candidates for Paper-II.

Note: The subject or stream selected in the online application form cannot be changed later. Candidates should select their examination subject only after checking the educational qualification prescribed for the post.

Selection Process

The SSC JE 2026 selection process has two Computer-Based Examination papers. Paper-I is qualifying in nature, while the normalised marks of Paper-II are used for final merit and selection. Candidates must meet the prescribed minimum qualifying marks in both papers.

• Candidates first appear in Paper-I, which includes General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Awareness and the relevant engineering or subject paper.
• Paper-I is qualifying in nature.
• Candidates are shortlisted category-wise for Paper-II on the basis of their normalised Paper-I marks.
• Separate merit lists are drawn for JE Civil, JE Electrical & Mechanical, Scientific Assistant in IMD and JE Telecom for Paper-II.
• Paper-II contains 100 questions for 300 marks in the selected engineering or subject paper.
• The final merit is based on normalised Paper-II marks.
• Final selection and allocation of post, organisation, or office are based on Paper-II performance and the preferences submitted by candidates.
• Post preferences are final and irreversible once submitted.
• Candidates who fail to submit their post preferences within the prescribed period will not be considered for final allocation.
• For BRO Junior Engineer posts, physical efficiency and physical and medical standards apply. These are checked by BRO after the final result.
• If a candidate is allocated a post and later fails to meet a post-specific physical, medical or educational requirement, the candidature can be cancelled, and the candidate will not be considered for another preference.

Minimum Qualifying Marks

Salary and Pay Scale

SSC Junior Engineer and Scientific Assistant posts included in this examination are Group B posts in Pay Level 6 of the 7th Central Pay Commission. The pay scale is Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400.

Note: The notification specifies the pay level and pay scale. The actual monthly salary received by a selected candidate can vary depending on the applicable allowances and deductions.

How to Apply for SSC JE Exam Form Online 2026

Candidates must first complete One-Time Registration (OTR) on the new SSC website before filling the SSC JE 2026 application form. OTR created on the old SSC website will not work on the new website. After completing OTR, candidates can submit the application either through ssc.gov.in or the mySSC mobile application.

1. Visit the official SSC website at ssc.gov.in.
2. Complete One-Time Registration on the new SSC website if you do not already have an active OTR.
3. Log in using your Registration Number and password.
4. Open the Junior Engineer Examination, 2026 section under the Live Examination tab.
5. Select the post for which you want to apply.
6. Select the level of qualifying educational qualification, such as Diploma or Degree, as applicable.
7. Enter the required educational details, including passing year, university or board, roll number and other information.
8. Select the relevant examination subject according to your post and educational qualification.
9. Complete the live photograph process as instructed by SSC.
10. Upload the scanned signature in JPEG or JPG format of the prescribed size.
11. Select other required details and examination preferences carefully.
12. Pay the application fee online if you are not exempted.
13. Preview the complete application form and verify every detail before final submission.
14. Submit the form before September 22, 2026, at 11:00 PM.
15. Save and keep a copy of the submitted application form for future reference.

SSC advises candidates to submit the application well before the deadline because heavy website traffic near the closing date can cause login or submission problems.

Documents Required

Candidates should keep their educational, experience and category documents ready before applying and for later document verification.

1. Mark sheets for all years or semesters of the required degree or diploma
2. Degree certificate, diploma certificate or provisional certificate, as applicable
3. Experience certificate wherever experience is required for the selected post
4. SC / ST / OBC / EWS category certificate, where applicable
5. PwBD certificate in the prescribed format, where applicable
6. ESM-related certificates, where applicable
7. Certificate supporting any claimed age relaxation
8. Required documents related to educational qualification and post-specific eligibility
9. Aadhaar or other accepted identity document for OTR, where applicable
10. Photograph and scanned signature as required during application
11. No other document should be substituted for a prescribed certificate without checking the official notification

Selected candidates called for Document Verification have to produce the relevant certificates in support of their educational qualification and experience. Failure to substantiate the claims made in the application can lead to cancellation of candidature.

Note: Candidates should keep original documents and copies safe because the User Department or Commission may ask for them during Document Verification or at another stage of recruitment.

Exam Centres

SSC has listed examination centres under nine regional offices. Candidates can choose three centres in the same region, in order of priority, while filling the application form. The choice of centre should be made carefully because requests for a later change of centre will not be considered.

Note: Candidates can choose three examination centres within the same region in order of priority. SSC may add, cancel or change centres when required.

Important Instructions

• Read the complete SSC JE 2026 notification carefully before applying.
• Candidates must complete One-Time Registration on the new SSC website. OTR created on the old website will not be functional on the new website.
• Select the post and examination subject only after checking the prescribed educational qualification.
• The subject or stream selected in the application form cannot be changed later.
• Candidates applying for multiple eligible posts must appear in the respective subject or paper selected for those posts.
• Check the required experience carefully because experience, wherever required, must be obtained after completion of the prescribed educational qualification.
• Candidates should submit the online application well before the closing date.
• Aadhaar-Based Authentication is available during OTR and the application process.
• Candidates who do not use Aadhaar-Based Authentication must follow SSC’s prescribed document requirements.
• The live photograph must be clear, frontal and taken according to SSC instructions.
• The scanned signature must be in JPEG or JPG format and within the prescribed size.
• The examination centre should be selected carefully because later requests for change will not be considered.
• Candidates who do not undergo Aadhaar-Based Authentication must carry the Admission Certificate, two recent passport-size photographs and a valid original photo ID with date of birth to the examination centre.
• If the photo ID does not show the date of birth, candidates must carry an additional original document as proof of date of birth.
• Candidates must keep their educational, experience and category certificates ready for Document Verification.
• Post preferences are final and irreversible once submitted.
• Candidates applying for BRO posts must carefully check the prescribed physical efficiency, physical and medical standards.
• Only male candidates are eligible for Junior Engineer posts in the Border Roads Organisation.
• Scientific Assistant candidates must select the appropriate subject from Part-D, Part-E or Part-F according to their educational stream.
• There is no provision for re-evaluation or re-checking of examination scores.
• Candidates should regularly check the SSC website because Admission Certificates are not sent by post or email.

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Latest Updates

SSC JE 2026 offers opportunities for Junior Engineer and Scientific Assistant posts in several Government of India organisations and departments. The notification includes 1748 tentative vacancies, with posts available in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Electrical and Mechanical, Telecom and other specified subject areas. The online application process is open from September 2 to September 22, 2026, while Paper-I is tentatively scheduled for October or November and Paper-II for December 2026.

Candidates should check the educational qualification, age limit, experience requirement and post-specific conditions carefully before applying. Complete the OTR and application process through the official SSC website and keep checking ssc.gov.in for examination city details, admission certificates and further updates.