SSC JE Recruitment 2026 Notification Out for 1,748 Junior Engineer Posts

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the SSC Junior Engineer (JE) Examination 2026 notification for 1,748 tentative vacancies in central government departments and organisations. Eligible engineering diploma and degree holders can submit their applications online through the official SSC portal, ssc.gov.in, from 2 September to 22 September 2026.

The recruitment covers Junior Engineer positions in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical and Telecom-related disciplines, along with Scientific Assistant vacancies in the India Meteorological Department (IMD), wherever applicable. The posts are classified under Group ‘B’, Non-Gazetted category and generally carry Pay Level 6 under the 7th Central Pay Commission.

SSC JE 2026 Overview

The vacancy number is tentative, so candidates should check the official notification and SSC website for department-wise, category-wise and discipline-wise vacancy details before applying. SSC JE recruitment is conducted for participating central government offices and departments, including organisations such as CPWD, MES, BRO and IMD, subject to the vacancies notified for the cycle.

Important Dates

Applicants should not wait until the final date because heavy traffic on the SSC website can delay registration, fee payment or final submission.

The application correction facility is particularly important for candidates who make an error in their personal details, educational qualification, post preference or uploaded documents. However, candidates should aim to submit an accurate form initially and use the correction window only when necessary.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must carefully read the post-wise eligibility conditions in the official SSC JE 2026 notification. Eligibility can vary by department, engineering discipline and specific post.

Educational Qualification

For most Junior Engineer posts, candidates typically need one of the following:

• A Diploma in Civil, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from a recognised institution.
• A Degree in Civil, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from a recognised university.
• Required work experience, where prescribed for specific departments or posts.
• The relevant engineering discipline matching the post applied for.

Some departmental vacancies may have specific requirements, such as a degree qualification or a combination of diploma plus prescribed experience. Candidates should therefore avoid relying only on general eligibility summaries and must verify the exact qualification requirement against their selected department and post code in the notification.

Age Limit

The upper age limit for SSC JE posts generally differs according to the department and post. Several vacancies may have an upper age limit of 30 years, while some posts may permit candidates up to 32 years of age. The crucial date for calculating age should be checked in the official notice.

Age relaxation is expected to apply to eligible reserved categories as per Government of India rules, including SC, ST, OBC, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen and other eligible categories.

Application Fee and Selection Process

The application fee is Rs 100 for applicable candidates. Women candidates and candidates belonging to SC, ST and PwBD categories are exempted from paying the application fee. Eligible Ex-Servicemen are also generally covered under fee-exemption provisions as specified by SSC. Candidates should confirm the exact exemption conditions in the official notification before making payment.

SSC JE 2026 selection is expected to involve two stages of computer-based examination:

1. Paper-I: Objective-type Computer-Based Examination covering General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Awareness, and General Engineering for the selected discipline.
2. Paper-II: Discipline-specific engineering examination for Civil, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, as applicable.

Candidates who qualify in the examination stages and meet the applicable cut-off marks will proceed through document verification and final appointment formalities. Final selection depends on merit, post preferences, eligibility verification, medical standards where applicable, and availability of vacancies.

Salary and How to Apply

Selected candidates are expected to be appointed at Pay Level 6, with a pay scale of Rs 35,400 to Rs 1,12,400 under the 7th Central Pay Commission, besides admissible allowances as per central government rules. The actual in-hand salary can vary based on posting city, allowances and deductions.

Steps to Apply Online

• Visit the official Staff Selection Commission website, ssc.gov.in.
• Complete the SSC One-Time Registration process if you are a new applicant.
• Log in using your registered credentials.
• Open the SSC JE Examination 2026 application link.
• Enter personal, educational and communication details accurately.
• Select the relevant engineering discipline and post preferences carefully.
• Upload the required photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
• Pay the application fee, if applicable.
• Review every entry before final submission.
• Submit the application and save the confirmation page and payment receipt.

Candidates should use an active mobile number and email address because SSC may issue application-related alerts, correction instructions and examination updates through registered contact details. Keep copies of the submitted application, fee receipt, educational certificates, caste/EWS/PwBD certificates where applicable, and identity proof ready for later stages.

With 1,748 tentative vacancies across engineering disciplines and central government departments, SSC JE 2026 is a significant opportunity for diploma and degree engineers seeking stable technical roles in government service. Apply before 22 September 2026 and begin Paper-I preparation early, with particular attention to discipline-specific engineering concepts, reasoning and current affairs.