The Staff Selection Commission released SSC JE 2026 Notification on September 2, 2026, for 1,748 tentative vacancies across various government departments. The application window was active from September 2 to September 22, 2026, with a correction window from September 28 to September 30, 2026. The Paper 1 exam is scheduled for November 2 to 6, 2026 (except Telecommunication, which is November 30 to December 1, 2026). Candidates can check their allotted exam location via the City Intimation Slip, released on October 23, 2026, on the official website. Paper 2 exam dates will be announced later.
SSC JE City Intimation Slip 2026 helps candidates check their allotted exam city before the exam. Follow these steps to view and download the city slip.
SSC JE Tier 1 City Intimation Slip 2026 was released on October 23, 2026, for candidates appearing in the Civil & Structural, Electrical & Mechanical, and Scientific Assistant (SA)–IMD exams scheduled from November 2 to 6, 2026. SSC JE Telecom City Intimation Slip 2026 is expected around November 20, 2026, for the exam scheduled from November 30 to December 1, 2026.
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SSC has announced the SSC JE 2026 Paper-I exam dates for November 2 to 6, 2026, and November 30 to December 1, 2026, as per the revised schedule issued on October 26, 2026. Candidates can check the exam date notice to confirm the schedule for the Junior Engineer recruitment exam. The examination will be conducted in Computer-Based Examination (CBE) mode. Candidates should check the latest notice on the official SSC website for the revised dates and further updates.
Download SSC JE 2026 Exam Date Notice PDF
SSC has advised candidates to submit the SSC JE 2026 Online Application Form well before the Sep 22, 2026, deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues. The Commission has also clarified that no extension will be granted for the application deadline under any circumstances.
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SSC JE Exam 2026 is a national-level recruitment examination conducted by the Staff Selection Commission to select Junior Engineers for various central government departments and organisations. It is held for Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical engineering disciplines. The selection process typically includes two computer-based papers followed by document verification. The exam offers a stable government career with an attractive salary, job security, and growth opportunities.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | SSC Junior Engineer Exam 2026 |
| Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Posts | Junior Engineer |
| Language | English and Hindi |
| SSC JE Vacancies 2026 | 1,748 |
| Selection Process of SSC JE 2026 |
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| Official Website of SSC JE | ssc.gov.in |
| SSC JE Exam Events | SSC JE Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| SSC JE Paper 1 2026 Exam Date | Nov 2, 2026 - Nov 6, 2026 |
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| SSC JE Notification 2026 | Sep 2, 2026 |
| Application Process | Sep 2 to 22, 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | Sep 23, 2026 |
| Application Correction Window | Sep 28 to 30, 2026 |
| Correction Charges | ₹200 for the first correction ₹500 for the second |
| SSC JE Paper-I | November 2 to 6, 2026 |
| SSC JE City Intimation Slip 2026 | October 23, 2026 |
| SSC JE Admit Card 2026 | 2–3 days before the respective exam date |
| SSC JE Telecom Exam | November 30 to December 1, 2026 |
| SSC JE Paper-II | Dec 2026 (Tentative) |
SSC JE 2026 Notification has been released on September 2, 2026, on the official SSC website. It contains complete details regarding the recruitment, application process, eligibility criteria, vacancies, educational qualifications, exam pattern, syllabus, important dates, and other instructions. Candidates can check the official notification carefully before applying for the SSC JE 2026 recruitment.
Download SSC JE 2026 Notification PDF
SSC JE 2026 Application Process has started on the official SSC website and is now concluded. Candidates can submit their applications from September 2 to September 22, 2026. Follow the steps given below to fill out SSC JE Application Form 2026-
SSC JE 2026 Fee will be paid through online payment methods like Debit/ Credit Card, UPI, Net Banking, etc. Total Payable Amount for candidates belonging to different categories is shown below-
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC (Male) | ₹ 100 |
| Female (All categories) | Exempted |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen | Exempted |
SSC JE 2026 vacancies have been announced along with the SSC JE Notification 2026. A total of 1,748 vacancies have been released for Junior Engineer posts in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Telecom disciplines, along with Scientific Assistant posts in IMD. Candidates can check the post-wise and department-wise SSC JE Vacancy 2026 details in the table below.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Vacancies | 1,748 |
| Post-wise Vacancy | To Be Announced |
| Department-wise Vacancy | To Be Announced |
Note: SSC has announced 1,748 tentative vacancies for SSC JE 2026. Post-wise and category-wise final vacancies will be released separately on the official SSC website.
SSC JE 2026 Eligibility Criteria will depend on different factors like Age, Nationality, Educational Qualifications, Number of Attempts, etc. Only eligible candidates are allowed to apply for SSC JE Exam 2026.
Nationality: The candidate must be an Indian Citizen.
Age Limit: The minimum age to apply for SSC JE Exam 2026 is 18 years, and the maximum age is 30-32 years, as per the requirements of the posts. However, Age Relaxation also applies in some cases, as listed below-
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PwBD | 10–15 years (depending on category) |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 years (after service deduction) |
| Central Govt. Employees | Up to 5 years (UR), 10 years (SC/ST) |
| Widows/Divorced Women | Up to 35 years (UR), 40 years (SC/ST) |
Educational Qualification: Educational Qualifications vary by post. Candidates can check the table below for more details-
| Post and Department | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Junior Engineer (Civil) – CPWD, CWC, etc. | A diploma or Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognised institute |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical) – CPWD, MES, etc. | A diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognised institute |
| Junior Engineer (Mechanical) – MES, etc. | A diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognised institute |
| Junior Engineer – BRO | Degree/Diploma in a relevant engineering field with required experience (as notified) |
Number of Attempts: There is no limit on the number of attempts following the Age Limit and Relaxations given by SSC JE.
SSC JE 2026 Exam Pattern consists of two phases. Phase 1 is an objective test having three sections to test General Intelligence and reasoning, General Awareness, and General Engineering. Phase 2 includes a General Engineering test. Candidates can check SSC JE 2026 Exam Pattern as shown below-
| Paper | Subjects | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | General Intelligence & Reasoning | 50 | 50 | 2 Hours |
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 | ||
| General Engineering (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical) | 100 | 100 | ||
| Phase 2 | General Engineering (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical) | 100 | 300 | 2 Hours |
Note: There will be negative marking as well. For every incorrect answer, -0.25 marks in Phase 1 and -1 mark in Phase 2 will be deducted.
SSC JE 2026 Syllabus gives a layout to prepare for the written test. A detailed overview of SSC JE 2026 Syllabus is given below-
| Paper | Section / Branch | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | General Intelligence & Reasoning | Analogies, coding-decoding, series, blood relations, directions, puzzles, logical reasoning |
| General Awareness | Current affairs, history, geography, polity, economy, and general science | |
| Civil Engineering | Building materials, surveying, soil mechanics, hydraulics, environmental engineering, RCC & steel design | |
| Electrical Engineering | Basic concepts, circuits, machines, power systems, measurements, transmission & distribution | |
| Mechanical Engineering | Thermodynamics, strength of materials, theory of machines, fluid mechanics, and production engineering | |
| Paper 2 | Civil Engineering | Structural analysis, construction planning, transportation, environmental engineering, advanced RCC & steel design |
| Electrical Engineering | Advanced circuits, machines, power systems, control systems, and electrical measurements | |
| Mechanical Engineering | Machine design, IC engines, refrigeration & air conditioning, production processes, fluid machinery |
SSC JE 2026 Admit Card will be released online on the official SSC website before the exam. Candidates can download their admit cards using their login credentials and check important details such as the exam date, shift, reporting time, and exam centre. Follow the steps given below to download SSC JE 2026 Admit Card.
Download SSC JE Admit Card 2026 (Link Active Soon)
SSC has announced 1,699 SSC JE Tenaive vacancies 2026 across Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electrical & Mechanical (E&M), Telecommunication and Scientific Assistant posts. The vacancies are available across departments including BRO, CPWD, CWC, MES, Department of Telecommunication and IMD. Candidates can check the branch-wise and department-wise vacancy distribution below.
SSC has announced 1,699 SSC JE vacancies 2026 across Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electrical & Mechanical (E&M), Telecommunication and Scientific Assistant posts. The vacancies are available across departments including BRO, CPWD, CWC, MES, Department of Telecommunication and IMD. Candidates can check the branch-wise and department-wise vacancy distribution below.
| Branch / Post | Total | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | PwBD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 867 | 327 | 268 | 124 | 88 | 60 | 27 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 10 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Electrical Engineering | 108 | 45 | 29 | 16 | 8 | 10 | 4 |
| Electrical & Mechanical (E&M) | 183 | 80 | 47 | 17 | 27 | 12 | 7 |
| Telecommunication | 69 | 30 | 18 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 3 |
| Scientific Assistant (IMD) | 462 | 231 | 99 | 76 | 11 | 45 | 18 |
| Total | 1,699 | 718 | 462 | 246 | 140 | 133 | 60 |
SSC JE 2026 vacancies are distributed across departments including BRO, CPWD, CWC, MES, Department of Telecommunication and IMD. The complete department-wise vacancy distribution is given below:
| Post | Department | Total |
|---|---|---|
| JE (C) | Border Roads Organisation | 271 |
| JE (E&M) | Border Roads Organisation | 22 |
| JE (M) | Central Water Commission | 3 |
| JE (C) | Central Water Commission | 29 |
| JE (E) | Central Public Works Department | 103 |
| JE (C) | Central Public Works Department | 343 |
| JE (C) | Central Water Power Research Station | 2 |
| JE (E) | Central Water Power Research Station | 1 |
| JE (M) | Central Water Power Research Station | 1 |
| JE (E) | DGQA-NAVAL | 2 |
| JE (M) | DGQA-NAVAL | 6 |
| JE (C) | Farakka Barrage Project | 2 |
| JE (C) | Military Engineer Services | 154 |
| JE (E&M) | Military Engineer Services | 161 |
| JE (C) | Central Institute of Coastal Engineering for Fishery | 3 |
| JE (C) | Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships | 7 |
| JE (E) | Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships | 2 |
| JE (T) | Department of Telecommunication | 69 |
| SA | India Meteorological Department | 462 |
| JE (C) | Brahmaputra Board | 56 |
| Total | 1,699 |
Note: The 183 Electrical & Mechanical (E&M) vacancies are common to the Electrical and Mechanical disciplines and are counted only once in the overall total.
SSC has released the vacancy details for various posts across different departments. Candidates can refer to the official vacancy PDF for the complete category-wise and department-wise distribution.
SSC JE 2026 has announced vacancies for Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electrical & Mechanical, Telecommunication, and Scientific Assistant posts. The detailed branch-wise vacancy distribution is given below.
SSC JE 2026 has announced 867 civil engineering vacancies across various departments.
| Department | Post | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Border Roads Organisation | JE (C) | 39 | 20 | 118 | 9 | 85 | 271 |
| Central Water Commission | JE (C) | 4 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 12 | 29 |
| Central Public Works Department | JE (C) | 51 | 25 | 92 | 34 | 141 | 343 |
| Central Water Power Research Station | JE (C) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Farakka Barrage Project | JE (C) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Military Engineer Services | JE (C) | 19 | 32 | 33 | 9 | 61 | 154 |
| Central Institute of Coastal Engineering for Fishery | JE (C) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships | JE (C) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 7 |
| Brahmaputra Board | JE (C) | 8 | 5 | 18 | 4 | 21 | 56 |
| Total | 124 | 88 | 268 | 60 | 327 | 867 |
SSC JE 2026 has announced 108 Electrical Engineering vacancies.
| Department | Post | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Public Works Department | JE (E) | 15 | 7 | 27 | 10 | 44 | 103 |
| Central Water Power Research Station | JE (E) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DGQA-NAVAL | JE (E) | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships | JE (E) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Total | 16 | 8 | 29 | 10 | 45 | 108 |
SSC JE 2026 has announced 10 Mechanical Engineering vacancies.
| Department | Post | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Water Commission | JE (M) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Central Water Power Research Station | JE (M) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| DGQA-NAVAL | JE (M) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6 |
| Total | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 10 |
SSC JE 2026 has announced 183 vacancies under Electrical & Mechanical (E&M).
| Department | Post | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Border Roads Organisation | JE (E&M) | 1 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 10 | 22 |
| Military Engineer Services | JE (E&M) | 16 | 26 | 38 | 11 | 70 | 161 |
| Total | 17 | 27 | 47 | 12 | 80 | 183 |
SSC JE 2026 has announced 69 vacancies for Telecommunication under the Department of Telecommunication.
| Department | Post | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Telecommunication | JE (T) | 10 | 5 | 18 | 6 | 30 | 69 |
| Total | 10 | 5 | 18 | 6 | 30 | 69 |
SSC JE 2026 has announced 462 vacancies for Scientific Assistant in the India Meteorological Department.
| Department | Post | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India Meteorological Department | Scientific Assistant | 76 | 11 | 99 | 45 | 231 | 462 |
| Total | 76 | 11 | 99 | 45 | 231 | 462 |
SSC JE Tier 1 city details are available through the city intimation slip released on October 23, 2026. The slip shows the allotted exam city, while the exact exam centre address and reporting time will be mentioned on the admit card. Candidates cannot generally change their allotted exam centre. Tier 1 Exam Centre List 2026 includes cities across different regions of India. Candidates can check the region-wise exam centres and the states and UTs covered in the table below.
| SSC Region | States/UTs Covered | SSC JE Exam Cities |
|---|---|---|
| Central Region (CR) | Bihar, Uttar Pradesh | Bhagalpur, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Gaya, Chapra, Saharsa, Darbhanga, Purnea, Munger, Agra, Bareilly, Gorakhpur, Jhansi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Meerut, Prayagraj, Varanasi |
| Eastern Region (ER) | Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Jharkhand, Odisha, Sikkim, West Bengal | Sri Vijaya Puram (Port Blair), Dhanbad, Jamshedpur, Ranchi, Balasore, Berhampore, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Rourkela, Sambalpur, Gangtok, Asansol, Kalyani, Kolkata, Siliguri |
| Karnataka Kerala Region (KKR) | Karnataka, Kerala, Lakshadweep | Belagavi, Bengaluru, Hubballi, Kalaburagi, Mangaluru, Mysuru, Shivamogga, Udupi, Ernakulam, Kannur, Kollam, Kottayam, Kozhikode, Thrissur, Thiruvananthapuram |
| Madhya Pradesh Region (MPR) | Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh | Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur, Satna, Sagar, Ujjain, Bilaspur, Raipur, Durg-Bhilai |
| North Eastern Region (NER) | Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura | Itanagar, Dibrugarh, Guwahati (Dispur), Jorhat, Silchar, Churachandpur, Imphal, Ukhrul, Shillong, Aizwal, Dimapur, Kohima, Agartala |
| Northern Region (NR) | Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand | Dehradun, Haldwani, Haridwar, Roorkee, Delhi, Ajmer, Alwar, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Sri Ganganagar, Udaipur, Sikar |
| North Western Sub-Region (NWR) | Chandigarh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, J&K, Ladakh, Punjab | Chandigarh/Mohali, Hamirpur, Shimla, Jammu, Samba, Srinagar, Leh, Amritsar, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Patiala |
| Southern Region (SR) | Andhra Pradesh, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, Telangana | Chirala, Cuddapah, Guntur, Kakinada, Kurnool, Nellore, Rajahmundry, Tirupati, Vizianagaram, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Puducherry, Chennai, Coimbatore, Krishnagiri, Madurai, Salem, Tiruchirapalli, Tirunelveli, Vellore, Hyderabad, Karimnagar, Warangal |
| Western Region (WR) | Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, Goa, Gujarat, Maharashtra | Panaji, Ahmedabad, Anand, Gandhinagar, Mehsana, Rajkot, Surat, Vadodara, Amravati, Aurangabad/Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Jalgaon, Kolhapur, Mumbai, Nagpur, Nanded, Nashik, Pune |
SSC JE 2026 Selection process happens in three stages as per the requirements of the post-
SSC JE 2026 Answer Key will be made available on the official website of SSC soon after the commencement of SSC JE 2026 Exam. The following are the steps to check SSC JE 2026 Answer Key-
SSC JE 2026 Result will be released soon on the official website of SSC. To download SSC JE Result 2026, candidates can follow these steps-
SSC JE Cutoff 2026 will soon be announced by SSC. Based on the previous years' (2023 and 2024 cycle) results, here are some expected SSC JE Cutoff 2026-
| Year | Branch | UR | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Civil | 375 | 369 | 349 | 348 |
| 2024 | Electrical / Mechanical | 416 | 428 | 394 | 411 |
| 2023 | Civil | 340 | 330 | 310 | 300 |
| 2023 | Electrical / Mechanical | 390 | 385 | 360 | 350 |
Note: The cutoff given above is closely accurate for the 2023 and 2024 recruitment.
SSC JE SSE Salary 2026 is structured as per the 7th Pay Commission norms implemented by the Government of India. The following are SSC JE 2026 Salary details-
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Pay Level | Level 6 (7th Central Pay Commission) |
| Pay Scale | ₹35,400 - ₹1,12,400 per month |
| Basic Pay | ₹35,400 (starting point) |
| In-Hand Salary (Approx.) | ₹56,000 - ₹66,000 per month after deductions (varies by city & allowances) |
| Gross Salary (Approx.) | ₹67,000 - ₹78,000 per month including DA, HRA, TA and other allowances |
Candidates are advised to check all the required details and documents before filling SSC JE Application Form 2026. Keep a hard copy of your SSC JE 2026 Admit Card for future reference. Requests to change SSC JE 2026 Exam Centre will not be allowed. The venue for SSC JE 2026 Exam will be allotted from multiple centres as per SSC rules. Candidates can check and practice Mock Tests for a detailed insight into the exam pattern.
Ques: What is the mode of payment for SSC JE 2026 Exam?
Ans: The mode of payment will be online only. Candidates can make payments through Debit/Credit cards, UPI and Net Banking.
Ques: How many attempts can be made in SSC JE 2026 Exam?
Ans: There are no limits on the number of attempts. However, candidates are required to meet SSC JE Eligibility criteria, including Age Relaxations.
Ques: How many exams will there be in SSC JE 2026 Exam?
Ans: SSC JE 2026 will have exactly two written tests, Phase 1 and Phase 2. The other stages of the exam include Document Verification and declaration of the final merit list.
Ques: Can changes be made after submission of SSC JE 2026 Application Form?
Ans: No. SSC does not allow you to make changes in your SSC JE 2026 Application Form. Candidates must fill out their SSC JE 2026 Application Form carefully and recheck it before final submission.
Ques: How is the final merit list prepared for SSC JE 2026 Exam?
Ans: The final merit list for SSC JE 2026 is prepared by adding the normalised marks of Phase 1 and Phase 2. Candidates are ranked category-wise and department-wise based on their total scores. Final selection is subject to document verification and eligibility confirmation, with tie-breaking rules applied if needed.
Ques: Can candidates from any state give SSC JE 2026 Exam?
Ans: Yes, candidates from any state in India can apply for SSC JE 2026 as long as they meet the eligibility criteria (nationality, age limit, and educational qualification). There is no restriction based on the state of residence.
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