SSC Junior Engineer JE Recruitment 2026 Apply Online for 1748 Post

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the detailed notification for the SSC Junior Engineer (JE) Examination 2026 under File No. HQ-C-3019/1/2026-C-3. This recruitment drive aims to fill 1,748 tentative vacancies for Group 'B' Non-Gazetted posts across premier Central Government Ministries, Departments, and Organizations, including CPWD, MES, CWC, BRO, NTRO, DoT, and the India Meteorological Department (IMD). This recruitment presents a prestigious career opportunity for diploma holders and degree graduates in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics, Telecommunication, Computer Science, and Allied Sciences. Selected candidates will be appointed in Level-6 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (7th CPC) pay matrix, enjoying an initial basic salary along with government allowances and job security. Engineering graduates, diploma holders, and science graduates looking for stable government engineering roles should review the eligibility conditions, selection procedure, and exam pattern outlined below before submitting their online applications on the new portal (ssc.gov.in). SSC JE Recruitment 2026: Quick Overview

• For Posts with Upper Age Limit Up to 30 Years: Candidates must be born between 02.08.1996 and 01.08.2008.
• For Posts with Upper Age Limit Up to 32 Years: Candidates must be born between 02.08.1994 and 01.08.2008.

• JE (Civil): Degree in Civil Engineering; OR 3-Year Diploma in Civil Engineering with 2 years of experience in Planning, Execution, or Maintenance of Civil Engineering works.
• JE (Electrical & Mechanical): Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering; OR 3-Year Diploma in Electrical/Automobile/Mechanical Engineering with 2 years of relevant experience.

• JE (Civil): Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or Institute.
• JE (Electrical): Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized Institute.

• JE (Civil): Degree in Civil Engineering; OR 3-Year Diploma in Civil Engineering with 2 years' professional experience.
• JE (Electrical & Mechanical): Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering; OR 3-Year Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering with 2 years' experience.

• JE (Civil): Bachelor's Degree or 3-Year Diploma in Civil Engineering.
• JE (Mechanical): Bachelor's Degree or 3-Year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.

• JE (Telecom): Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technology (B.E. / B.Tech) in Electrical, Electronics, Electrical Communications, Computer Science, Telecommunications, Information Technology, or Instrumentation.

• Scientific Assistant: Bachelor's Degree in Science (B.Sc.) with Physics as one of the subjects; OR Bachelor's Degree (B.Sc./B.C.A./B.E./B.Tech) in Computer Science, Computer Applications, Electronics, Electronics & Telecommunication, Information Technology, or Communication Engineering.

• JE (Civil / Electrical / Mechanical): Relevant Engineering Degree OR 3-Year Engineering Diploma in the relevant discipline (3 years' experience required for Diploma holders in DGLL).

• Pay Level: Pay Level-6 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix
• Pay Scale Range: ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400/-
• Initial Basic Pay: ₹35,400 per month
• Allowances: Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA), and Central Government Medical/Insurance Benefits as per applicable rules.

 Stage 1: Computer Based Examination - Paper-I        | |  (Objective Type, Qualifying Nature, 200 Marks)      
 Stage 2: Computer Based Examination - Paper-II       | |  (Objective Type, Technical Domain, 300 Marks)  
Stage 3: Document Verification (DV)                             | |  (Conducted by respective User Departments)            
Stage 4: Physical & Medical Test (For BRO Posts)        | |  (Applicable only for candidates opted for BRO)    

1. Paper-I (Computer Based Test): Objective test covering Reasoning, General Awareness, and Domain Engineering/Science. Marks scored in Paper-I are normalized to shortlist candidates for Paper-II.
2. Paper-II (Computer Based Test): Objective technical domain test. Final merit list is prepared strictly on the basis of normalized marks obtained in Paper-II.
3. Document Verification (DV): Conducted directly by the allotted User Ministries or Departments after final allocation.
4. Physical Efficiency Test (PET) & Medical Exam: Mandatory only for candidates appointed to the Border Roads Organization (BRO).

• Mode: Computer-Based Examination (Objective Type)
• Language: Hindi and English
• Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each incorrect answer.

• Mode: Computer-Based Examination (Objective Type)
• Negative Marking: 1.00 mark deducted for each incorrect answer.
• Special Facility: An on-screen Scientific Calculator and standard technical reference tables (IS 456:2000 Code of Practice and Steam Tables) will be provided directly on the candidate's computer console during Paper-II. Physical calculators or code books are not permitted.

• Engineering Mechanics & Solid Mechanics: Free body diagrams, equilibrium, internal forces, friction, shear force and bending moment diagrams, flexural and shear stresses, torsion, column buckling.
• Structural Analysis: Statically determinate/indeterminate structures, trusses, arches, moment distribution method, influence lines.
• Construction Materials & Management: Bricks, timber, cement, concrete mix design, PERT/CPM project networks.
• Estimating, Costing & Valuation: Rate analysis, detailed estimations, valuation methods.
• Concrete & Steel Structures: Working stress and Limit state design, beams, slabs, columns, footings, bolted/welded connections, tension/compression members.
• Soil Mechanics & Geotechnical Engineering: Phase relations, soil classification, permeability, effective stress, consolidation, shear strength, Mohr’s circle.
• Hydraulics & Fluid Mechanics: Fluid properties, statics, Bernoulli's equation, pipe flow, open channel flow, hydraulic jump, turbines/pumps.
• Hydrology & Irrigation: Hydrologic cycle, hydrographs, crop water requirement, gravity dams, canal design.
• Environmental & Transportation Engineering: Water/wastewater treatment, air quality standards, solid waste management, highway geometric design, traffic engineering, pavement design.

• Circuit Theory & Networks: Resistors, capacitors, inductors, KCL, KVL, Node/Mesh analysis, Thevenin's, Norton's, and Maximum Power Transfer theorems.
• Electromagnetism & AC Fundamentals: Magnetic flux, self/mutual inductance, RMS/Average values, balanced 3-phase circuits, power factor.
• Electrical Machines: Single-phase/3-phase transformers, DC machines, induction motors, synchronous generators, special motors.
• Generation, Transmission & Distribution: Load factor, power factor improvement, transmission parameters, corona effect, protection, circuit breakers, IE rules, earthing.
• Basic & Power Electronics: Diodes, BJT, FET, rectifiers, amplifiers, thyristors, converters (buck/boost).

• Theory of Machines & Machine Design: Cams, gears, flywheels, governors, balancing, vibrations, clutches, bearings, failure theories, shaft/screw design.
• Thermal Engineering & Thermodynamics: Laws of thermodynamics, IC engines, Rankine/Otto/Diesel cycles, steam boilers, turbines, refrigeration & air conditioning, heat transfer.
• Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulic Machinery: Fluid statics, continuity equation, Bernoulli’s theorem, impact of jets, impulse/reaction turbines, centrifugal pumps.
• Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering: Casting, welding, metal forming, lathe/milling/grinding operations, CNC, CAD/CAM, work study, quality control.

• Discrete Mathematics & Data Structures: Logic, set theory, graphs, arrays, stacks, queues, linked lists, trees, graphs, sorting/searching algorithms.
• Architecture & Operating Systems: ALU, pipelining, memory hierarchy, processes, threads, deadlocks, virtual memory, SQL, databases, computer networks (TCP/IP stack).

• Electronic Devices & Circuits: PN junctions, transistors, operational amplifiers, oscillators, digital logic gates, flip-flops, data converters.
• Communication Systems: AM, FM, Pulse modulation (PCM), digital modulation (ASK, PSK, FSK), antennas, electromagnetic wave propagation, signal processing, optical fiber communication.

• Mechanics, properties of matter, wave optics, electricity & magnetism, kinetic theory, thermodynamics, modern physics, band theory of solids, semiconductor devices, analog/digital electronics.

1. New One-Time Registration (OTR):
   • Visit the official portal: https://ssc.gov.in.
   • If you haven't registered on the new website, click on "Register Now" to complete your OTR. (Note: Old OTR credentials from ssc.nic.in are not valid).
2. Login & Select Application:
   • Log in using your OTR Registration Number and Password.
   • Navigate to "Junior Engineer Examination 2026" under the Active Examinations tab and click "Apply".
3. Capture Live Photo & Upload Signature:
   • Live Photograph Capture: The system captures a real-time photo via webcam or the mySSC Mobile App. Sit in a well-lit area with a plain background, facing the camera directly without caps, spectacles, or masks.
   • Signature Upload: Upload a scanned signature in JPEG format (10 KB to 20 KB; dimensions: 6.0 cm x 2.0 cm).
4. Fill Educational & Exam Centre Details:
   • Select your educational qualification stream, post preferences, and three preferred examination cities within the same SSC region.
5. Fee Payment & Final Submission:
   • Pay the required fee of ₹100 online (if applicable).
   • Review the application preview carefully and submit. Download and save the confirmation printout for future reference.

• [ ] Matriculation / 10th Class Certificate (as proof of Date of Birth)
• [ ] Essential Educational Certificates (Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech / B.Sc Marksheets & Final Degree Certificates)
• [ ] Post-Qualification Experience Certificate (wherever applicable, e.g., BRO, MES diploma candidates)
• [ ] Valid Caste / Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS in prescribed Central Government format)
• [ ] Income & Asset Certificate for EWS candidates (valid for FY 2026-27 based on 2025-26 income)
• [ ] Disability Certificate (Annexure-X to XII for PwBD applicants)
• [ ] Discharge Book / Service Certificate & Undertaking for Ex-Servicemen
• [ ] Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar, Voter ID, PAN, Driving License, Passport)

• Aadhaar-Based Authentication: Candidates opting for Aadhaar authentication during OTR experience smoother entry at exam halls without additional manual photo verification delays.
• Live Photograph Rule: Do not upload scanned pre-existing photographs. Applications with captured pre-existing photos or improper live photos will be rejected.
• Application Form Correction Window: SSC provides a 2-day correction window (September 28 to September 30, 2026). Correction charges are ₹200 for the first modification and ₹500 for the second modification.
• Post Preference Submission: Post preferences must be submitted online before the declaration of the initial allotment result. Preferences once locked are final.

Q1: What is the total number of vacancies in SSC JE 2026?

Ans: SSC has released a total of 1,748 tentative vacancies for Group 'B' Junior Engineer and Scientific Assistant posts across central departments.

Q2: What are the application dates for SSC JE 2026?

Ans: Online applications start on September 02, 2026, and close on September 22, 2026 (23:00 Hrs).

Q3: What is the crucial date for age reckoning and eligibility?

Ans: The crucial date for reckoning age limit and acquiring essential educational qualification is August 01, 2026. 

Q4: Are female candidates eligible for BRO Junior Engineer posts?

Ans: No, as per official norms, only male candidates are eligible for Junior Engineer posts in the Border Roads Organization (BRO).

Q5: Is experience mandatory for diploma holders applying for SSC JE?Ans: Experience is required for diploma holders applying to specific organizations like BRO and MES (2 years experience required). However, diploma holders applying to CPWD, CWC, or CWPRS do not require post-qualification experience. 

Q6: What is the application fee for female and reserved category candidates?

Ans: Female candidates and applicants belonging to SC, ST, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen categories are completely exempted from paying the application fee. 

Q7: Will physical calculators be allowed in the Paper-II exam hall?

Ans: No physical calculators or code books are allowed inside the examination hall. An on-screen Scientific Calculator and standard technical reference tables (IS 456 and Steam Tables) will be provided on the computer console during Paper-II. 

Q8: What is the negative marking scheme for Paper-I and Paper-II?

Ans: Paper-I carries a negative marking of 0.25 marks per wrong answer. Paper-II carries a negative marking of 1.00 mark per wrong answer. 

Q9: Which paper marks are considered for final merit calculation?

Ans: Paper-I is qualifying in nature to shortlist candidates. The final merit list is prepared strictly based on the normalized marks obtained in Paper-II. 

Q10: How can candidates correct mistakes in their submitted application form?

Ans: SSC will open a correction window from September 28 to September 30, 2026 (23:00 Hrs). Candidates can correct details by paying a correction fee of ₹200 for the first time and ₹500 for the second time.