The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the notification for the Junior Engineer Examination 2026, for recruitment to Junior Engineer posts in several departments and organisations of the Government of India. A total of 1,748 tentative vacancies have been announced. The examination will also cover recruitment to the Scientific Assistant post in the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
The online application process started on September 2, 2026. Eligible candidates can submit the SSC JE 2026 application form until September 22, 2026, at 11:00 PM. The last date for online fee payment is September 23, while SSC will open the application correction window from September 28 to September 30, 2026.
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SSC JE Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Examination | Junior Engineer Examination 2026 |
| Conducting Authority | Staff Selection Commission |
| Total Vacancies | 1,748 tentative |
| Posts | Junior Engineer and Scientific Assistant |
| Application Start Date | September 2, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | September 22, 2026 |
| Fee Payment Deadline | September 23, 2026 |
| Correction Window | September 28-30, 2026 |
| Paper-I Exam | October/November 2026 |
| Paper-II Exam | December 2026 |
| Pay Level | Level-6 |
| Pay Scale | ₹35,400-1,12,400 |
| Application Mode | Online |
SSC JE 2026 recruitment covers Junior Engineer posts in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Electrical & Mechanical and Telecom disciplines, along with Scientific Assistant posts in IMD. The vacancies are spread across several Central Government departments and organisations.
Vacancy
SSC has notified 1,748 tentative vacancies under the Junior Engineer Examination 2026.
The vacancies are for engineering and related posts across various Central Government organisations. SSC has stated that the post-wise and category-wise tentative or final vacancy position will be published separately.
The Commission does not collect state-wise or zone-wise vacancy figures.
Posts and Departments Covered
The recruitment includes Junior Engineer posts in organisations such as:
- Border Roads Organisation
- Brahmaputra Board
- Central Water Commission
- Central Public Works Department
- Central Water and Power Research Station
- DGQA-NAVAL, Ministry of Defence
- Farakka Barrage Project
- Military Engineer Services
- National Technical Research Organisation
- Directorate General of Lighthouses & Lightships
- Department of Telecommunications
- Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying
The examination will also be used to recruit Scientific Assistants in the India Meteorological Department.
Depending on the organisation, vacancies are available in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Electrical & Mechanical and Telecom engineering disciplines.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification/Application Start | September 2, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | September 22, 2026, 11 PM |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | September 23, 2026, 11 PM |
| Correction Window | September 28-30, 2026 |
| Paper-I | October/November 2026 |
| Paper-II | December 2026 |
Candidates should note that the Paper-I and Paper-II examination schedules are currently tentative and may be revised by SSC.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational qualifications vary according to the post and recruiting organisation.
For most Junior Engineer posts, candidates are required to possess a Degree or Diploma in the relevant engineering discipline from a recognised university or institution.
Some organisations accept a three-year engineering diploma only when accompanied by the prescribed professional experience.
For example, the Border Roads Organisation and Military Engineer Services prescribe either a relevant engineering degree or a three-year diploma along with two years of experience for certain posts.
The required experience, wherever applicable, must have been acquired after completing the prescribed educational qualification.
Scientific Assistant IMD Qualification
For Scientific Assistant recruitment in IMD, candidates can qualify through prescribed bachelor ‘s-level programmes.
The notification includes qualifications such as a Bachelor’s Degree in Science with Physics as one of the subjects or specified degrees in fields including Computer Science, Computer Applications, Electronics, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Information Technology, Telecommunications and related disciplines.
Candidates should check the exact qualification corresponding to their subject before selecting the examination stream.
Age Limit
The age limit depends on the department and post.
For most posts, the maximum age is:
- Up to 30 years
- Up to 32 years for specified posts, including certain CPWD and Directorate General of Lighthouses & Lightships vacancies.
The crucial date for calculating age is August 1, 2026.
For posts carrying an upper age limit of 30 years, candidates should have been born between August 2, 1996 and August 1, 2008.
For posts with an upper age limit of 32 years, the prescribed birth date range is August 2, 1994, to August 1, 2008.
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PwBD – UR/EWS | 10 years |
| PwBD – OBC | 13 years |
| PwBD – SC/ST | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per the prescribed rules |
Other applicable relaxations are also available according to government rules.
Application Fee
The SSC JE 2026 application fee is ₹100.
However, the following candidates are exempted from payment:
- Women
- SC candidates
- ST candidates
- PwBD candidates
- Eligible Ex-Servicemen
The fee can be paid through online payment modes including BHIM UPI, Net Banking and eligible debit cards.
Application Correction Window
SSC will provide a correction facility from September 28 to September 30, 2026.
Candidates can modify and resubmit the application up to 2 times during this window.
The correction charges are:
| Correction | Charge |
|---|---|
| First correction | ₹200 |
| Second correction | ₹500 |
These charges apply irrespective of the candidate’s category or gender.
Selection Process
The recruitment process consists primarily of two Computer-Based Examinations:
- Paper-I
- Paper-II
The paper I will be qualifying in is of a nature. Candidates will be shortlisted for Paper-II on the basis of normalised Paper-I marks and the prescribed minimum qualifying standard.
Final selection and allocation will primarily depend on Paper-II performance and the post/department preferences submitted by candidates.
Document Verification will subsequently be conducted by the concerned user department for provisionally selected candidates.
SSC JE Paper-I Exam Pattern
Paper I will be conducted as a Computer-Based Examination.
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 50 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| Engineering/Relevant Subject | 100 | 100 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
The duration of Paper-I is 2 hours.
Candidates will answer the engineering or subject-specific portion according to the post and discipline selected in the application form.
There will be a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer in Paper-I.
SSC JE Paper-II Exam Pattern
Paper-II will also be conducted in Computer-Based mode.
It will contain:
- 100 questions
- 300 marks
- 2 hours duration
Paper-II will test the relevant engineering or subject discipline selected by the candidate.
There will be a negative marking of 1 mark for each wrong answer in Paper-II.
SSC has also stated that a scientific calculator will be available on the computer screen during the examination. Where required, specified reference tables will also be provided electronically on the examination console.
Minimum Qualifying Marks
SSC has prescribed the following minimum qualifying marks in Paper-I and Paper-II:
| Category | Minimum Marks |
|---|---|
| UR | 30% |
| OBC/EWS | 25% |
| Other Categories | 20% |
Merely obtaining the minimum marks does not guarantee selection. Shortlisting will depend on the applicable merit and vacancy position.
Salary
Junior Engineer and Scientific Assistant posts covered by the notification are classified as Group B posts in Pay Level-6 of the 7th Central Pay Commission.
The pay scale is:
₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400
Candidates selected through this recruitment may be posted anywhere in India as the posts carry All India Service Liability.
How to Apply for SSC JE Recruitment 2026
Candidates need to submit the application online after completing SSC’s One-Time Registration process.
Applicants should:
- Complete One-Time Registration on the current SSC portal if not already registered.
- Log in using the registration credentials.
- Open the Junior Engineer Examination 2026 application.
- Select the relevant post and educational qualification.
- Enter degree/diploma and other required details.
- Select the appropriate examination subject.
- Choose examination-centre preferences.
- Capture the required live photograph.
- Upload the prescribed signature.
- Review the application carefully.
- Submit the form and pay the application fee, where applicable.
- Retain a copy of the submitted application.
Candidates should note that OTR created on SSC’s earlier website will not work on the current SSC portal.
Live Photograph Requirement
SSC does not require candidates to upload a pre-existing passport photograph while completing the application.
Instead, the application module captures a live photograph of the candidate.
Candidates should use a well-lit location with a plain background, keep the camera at eye level and look directly towards it. Caps, masks, and spectacles should not be worn when taking the photograph.
The scanned signature should be uploaded in JPEG format and should meet SSC’s prescribed size and dimension requirements.
Important Points for Candidates
Candidates should carefully verify the educational qualification required for the organisation and the post they select. Some diploma-based posts require additional experience, while others accept a diploma without experience.
Candidates applying for BRO Junior Engineer posts should also check the prescribed physical and medical standards. The notification states that only male candidates are eligible for Junior Engineer posts in the Border Roads Organisation.
Post and department preferences also require particular attention, as those submitted during the recruitment process become final and cannot ordinarily be changed later.
Eligible candidates should complete their applications well before September 22, 2026, rather than waiting until the closing hours. They should subsequently monitor SSC’s final Paper-I schedule, examination city information, and updates on admission certificates.
