SSC JE Recruitment 2026 – 1748 Junior Engineer Posts, Apply Online

SSC Junior Engineer (JE) Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 1748 Posts

SSC Junior Engineer (JE) Recruitment 2026: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released an employment notification for the recruitment of 1,748 posts of Junior Engineer (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Telecom) and Scientific Assistant (IMD) across various Ministries, Departments, and Organizations in the Government of India. Interested and eligible candidates can submit their online applications between 2nd September 2026 and 22nd September 2026.

Important Notice: Registration for the SSC JE 2026 Examination is strictly online via the official portal. Candidates must complete One-Time Registration (OTR) on the portal prior to filling out the main application form.

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SSC JE Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Organization	Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Exam Name	SSC Junior Engineer Examination, 2026
Posts Offered	Junior Engineer (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Telecom) & Scientific Assistant (IMD)
Total Vacancies	1,748 Posts
Group Cadre	Group ‘B’ Non-Gazetted
Pay Scale	Level-6 (Rs. 35,400 – Rs. 1,12,400/-) of 7th CPC
Application Mode	Online
Start Date	2nd September 2026
Last Date	22nd September 2026
Toll-Free Helpline	180 030 930 63
Official Website	ssc.gov.in

Eligibility Criteria

1. Age Limit (as on 1st August 2026)

Organization / Department	Upper Age Limit	Born Between
Central Public Works Department (CPWD)	Up to 32 Years	02.08.1994 to 01.08.2008
DG Lighthouses & Lightships (Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways)	Up to 32 Years	02.08.1994 to 01.08.2008
All Other Departments	Up to 30 Years	02.08.1996 to 01.08.2008

Category-wise Age Relaxation:

Category	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 (ESM)	3 years after deduction of service period

2. Department-Wise Educational Qualification

Department	Post Name	Required Educational Qualification
Border Roads Organisation (BRO)	JE Civil	Civil Engineering Degree OR 3-year Civil Engineering Diploma with 2 years’ relevant experience.
Border Roads Organisation (BRO)	JE Electrical & Mechanical	Electrical/Mechanical Engineering Degree OR 3-year Diploma in Electrical/Automobile/Mechanical Engineering with 2 years’ relevant experience.
Brahmaputra Board	JE Civil	3-year Diploma in Civil Engineering.
Central Water Commission (CWC)	JE Civil / Mechanical	Degree or Diploma in Civil / Mechanical Engineering.
Central Public Works Department (CPWD)	JE Civil / Electrical	Diploma in Civil / Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
Central Water & Power Research Station	JE Civil / Electrical	Diploma in Civil / Electrical Engineering.
DGQA-NAVAL, Ministry of Defence	JE Mechanical / Electrical	Mechanical/Electrical Engineering Degree OR 3-year Diploma with 2 years’ relevant experience.
Farakka Barrage Project	JE Civil / Electrical	Diploma in Civil / Electrical Engineering.
Military Engineer Services (MES)	JE Civil / Electrical & Mechanical	Relevant Engineering Degree OR 3-year Diploma with 2 years’ relevant experience in planning, execution, or maintenance.
NTRO	JE Civil	Diploma in Civil Engineering.
Directorate General of Lighthouses & Lightships	JE Civil / Electrical	Degree in Civil/Electrical Engineering OR Diploma with 3 years’ experience.
Department of Telecommunications	JE Telecom	B.E./B.Tech in Electrical, Electronics, Electrical Communication, CS, Telecommunication, IT, or Instrumentation.
India Meteorological Department (IMD)	Scientific Assistant	Bachelor’s Degree in Science (Physics as a subject) OR Degree in CS, IT, Electronics, Communication Engineering, etc.
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying	JE Civil	Civil Engineering Degree or 3-year Diploma in Civil Engineering.

Selection Process & Examination Pattern

The selection process for SSC JE Recruitment 2026 comprises three key stages:

Computer Based Examination – Paper-I
Computer Based Examination – Paper-II
Document Verification (DV) & Medical Examination

Paper-I Structure (CBE)

Section / Subject	Questions	Max Marks	Duration
General Intelligence & Reasoning	50	50	2 Hours
General Awareness	50	50
Domain Specific General Engineering (Part A/B/C/D/E/F/G)	100	100

Paper-II Structure (CBE)

Subject / Specialization	Questions	Max Marks	Duration
Part-A Civil / Part-B Electrical / Part-C Mechanical / Part-D CS & IT / Part-E E&T / Part-F Physics / Part-G Telecom	100	300	2 Hours

Application Fee

SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen (ESM) / Female Candidates: Nil (Exempted)
General / OBC / EWS Candidates: ₹ 100/-

How to Apply for SSC JE Recruitment 2026

Visit the official portal at ssc.gov.in or scroll down to the Important Web-Links section.
Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) if you are a new user.
Log in using your Registration Number and Password.
Select “Junior Engineer Examination 2026” from the examination dashboard.
Fill in personal details, engineering qualifications, and preference for posts/departments.
Upload scanned copies of photo, signature, and relevant documents.
Pay the ₹ 100 application fee through online modes (if applicable).
Submit the form and retain a printed copy for future reference.

Important Web-Links of SSC JE Vacancy

Online Application Form Official Notification PDF Official Website

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the last date to apply for SSC JE Recruitment 2026?

The last date to submit the online application form is 22nd September 2026.

How many vacancies are available under SSC JE 2026?

A total of 1,748 vacancies have been announced across multiple Central Government departments.

Are Diploma holders eligible for SSC Junior Engineer posts?

Yes, 3-year Diploma holders in Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical engineering are eligible. Some departments (like BRO and MES) require 2 years of relevant work experience for diploma holders.

Conclusion

The SSC Junior Engineer (JE) Recruitment 2026 is a premier career opportunity for engineering degree and diploma holders aspiring for Group ‘B’ government jobs under prominent organizations like CPWD, CWC, BRO, and MES. Ensure complete registration and submit your application prior to the 22nd September 2026 deadline.

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