About the Org
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is a premier central government agency under the Department of Personnel and Training, responsible for recruiting staff for various posts in ministries, departments, and organizations of the Government of India. SSC conducts the Junior Engineer (JE) Examination to fill Group ‘B’ posts in engineering disciplines across central government organizations.
SSC JE Recruitment 2026 : Apply Online for 1748 Junior Engineer Posts
Vacancy Details
- Post Name: Junior Engineer (Civil) — Total Posts: 1748 (Tentative)
- Post Name: Junior Engineer (Electrical) — Total Posts: 1748 (Tentative)
- Post Name: Junior Engineer (Mechanical) — Total Posts: 1748 (Tentative)
- Post Name: Junior Engineer (Electrical & Mechanical) — Total Posts: 1748 (Tentative)
- Post Name: Junior Engineer (Telecom) — Total Posts: 1748 (Tentative)
- Post Name: Scientific Assistant (IMD) — Total Posts: 1748 (Tentative)
Age and Education Qualification
- For posts with age limit up to 30 years: Born not earlier than 02.08.1996 and not later than 01.08.2008.
- For posts with age limit up to 32 years: Born not earlier than 02.08.1994 and not later than 01.08.2008.
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- PwBD (Unreserved/EWS): 10 years
- PwBD (OBC): 13 years
- PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years
- Ex-Servicemen: 3 years after deducting military service rendered
- Defence personnel disabled in operations (Unreserved/EWS/OBC): 3 years
- Defence personnel disabled in operations (SC/ST): 8 years
Essential qualifications vary by organization and post. Broadly:
- JE (Civil): Degree in Civil Engineering or 3-year diploma in Civil Engineering with relevant experience (as per organization).
- JE (Electrical/Mechanical/Electrical & Mechanical): Degree or diploma in relevant engineering discipline (Electrical/Mechanical/Automobile) with experience in some organizations.
- JE (Telecom): Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology in Electrical, Electronics, Electrical Communications, Computer Science, Telecommunications, IT, or Instrumentation.
- Scientific Assistant (IMD): Bachelor’s degree in Science with Physics, or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Computer Applications/Electronics/Electronics & Communication/Electronics & Telecommunication/Instrumentation/IT/Telecommunication/Communication Engineering.
Qualifications obtained through Open and Distance Learning (ODL) in restricted disciplines like Engineering are not accepted unless permitted by UGC regulations.
Salary Details
Selected candidates will be appointed to Group ‘B’ posts in Pay Level-6 of the Pay Matrix under the 7th Central Pay Commission, with a pay scale of ₹35,400 – ₹112,400. In-hand salary includes applicable allowances like DA, HRA, and TA as per rules.
Application Fees
- General/UR/OBC/EWS (Male): ₹100
- Women candidates: Exempted
- SC/ST candidates: Exempted
- PwBD candidates: Exempted
- Ex-Servicemen: Exempted
Fee can be paid online via BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or Visa/MasterCard/Maestro/RuPay debit card. Last date for fee payment is 23.09.2026 (23:00 hours). Fee is non-refundable.
How to Apply
- Visit the official SSC website at ssc.gov.in.
- Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) on the new SSC website. Note: OTR from old website (ssc.nic.in) is not valid.
- Log in using your credentials and click on the ‘Apply’ link for Junior Engineer Examination 2026.
- Fill in the online application form with personal details, educational qualifications, and contact information.
- Upload your photograph and signature as per the specified dimensions. Alternatively, opt for Aadhaar-based authentication to avoid photo/signature issues.
- Select your preferred organization, post, and subject/stream carefully, as this choice cannot be changed later.
- Pay the application fee online (if applicable) using BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or debit card.
- Preview the filled application form to verify all details are correct.
- Submit the application form and save/print a copy for future reference.
Required Documents: Scanned photograph and signature, educational certificates, category certificate (if applicable), and a valid email ID and mobile number.
Important Dates
Application Start Date: 02.09.2026
Application End Date: 22.09.2026
Fee Payment Last Date: 23.09.2026
Exam Date: October/November 2026 (Paper-I), December 2026 (Paper-II)
Admit Card:
Result Date:
Important Links
Job Summary
| Title | Value |
|---|---|
| Org Name | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Post Name | Junior Engineer (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Telecom) & Scientific Assistant |
| No of Vacancies | 1748 (Tentative) |
| Pay Scale | ₹35,400 – ₹112,400 (Level-6) |
| Educational Qualification | Degree/Diploma in Engineering or Science (as applicable) |
| Age Limit | Up to 30/32 years (with relaxation) |
| Application Fee | ₹100 for General/OBC/EWS male; exempted for others |
FAQ
What is the last date to apply for SSC JE 2026?
The last date to submit the online application is 22 September 2026 (23:00 hours).
Is there any application fee for women candidates?
No, women candidates are exempted from paying the application fee.
What Selection involves Paper-I (CBT), Paper-II (CBT), Document Verification, and Physical/Medical Examination for certain posts.is the selection process for SSC JE 2026?
Selection involves Paper-I (CBT), Paper-II (CBT), Document Verification, and Physical/Medical Examination for certain posts.
This information is published for immediate reference purposes only. Candidates are advised to carefully read the official notification before applying.