SSC Junior Engineer JE Recruitment 2026 – Exam Date for 1748 Posts

SSC Junior Engineer JE Recruitment 2026 – Overview

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the Junior Engineer examination for recruitment to engineering posts in various departments of the Government of India.

The SSC JE 2026 recruitment includes vacancies for Civil, Electrical, Mechanical and other relevant engineering disciplines. Candidates with the prescribed engineering degree or diploma can participate according to the eligibility requirements of their preferred department.

Important Dates

SSC JE Application Fee 2026

The examination fee can be paid through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or UPI.

SSC JE Age Limit 2026

Age is calculated as on 01 August 2026.

• Minimum Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Age for CPWD Post: 32 Years
• Maximum Age for Other Posts: 30 Years
• Age relaxation will be applicable to eligible candidates according to SSC Junior Engineer recruitment rules.

SSC JE Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

A total of 1,748 Junior Engineer vacancies have been announced.

Post-wise qualification may differ depending on the department and engineering branch. Candidates should check the detailed notification before applying.

SSC JE 2026 Department-Wise Eligibility

The recruitment covers several Central Government departments and organizations. The major department-wise eligibility details supplied for this recruitment are given below.

Border Road Organization (BRO)

Engineering Branch: Civil / Electrical / Mechanical

Candidates should have:

• BE / B.Tech Degree in the relevant engineering discipline, or
• Diploma in the relevant engineering discipline along with 2 years of experience.

Brahmaputra Board, Ministry of Jal Shakti

Engineering Branch: Civil

• Diploma in Civil Engineering.

Central Public Works Department (CPWD)

Engineering Branch: Civil / Electrical / Mechanical

• Diploma in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering, as applicable to the post.

Central Water and Power Research Station

Engineering Branch: Civil / Electrical

• Diploma in Civil Engineering or Electrical Engineering.

Central Water Commission (CWC)

Engineering Branch: Civil / Mechanical

• Engineering Degree or Diploma in the relevant discipline.

Directorate of Quality Assurance – Naval

Engineering Branch: Electrical / Mechanical

Candidates should have:

• Degree in the relevant engineering discipline, or
• Diploma in the relevant discipline with 2 years of experience.

Farakka Barrage Project

Engineering Branch: Civil / Electrical

• Diploma in Civil Engineering or Electrical Engineering.

Military Engineer Services (MES)

Engineering Branch: Civil / Electrical / Mechanical

Candidates should have:

• Degree in the relevant engineering discipline, or
• Engineering Diploma in the relevant discipline with 2 years of experience.

National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO)

Engineering Branch: Civil

• Diploma in Civil Engineering.

Directorate General of Lighthouses & Lightships

Engineering Branch: Civil / Electrical

For Civil Engineering:

• Degree in Civil Engineering, or
• Diploma in Civil Engineering with 3 years of experience.

For Electrical Engineering:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, or
• Diploma in Electrical Engineering with 3 years of experience.

Department of Telecommunications (DoT)

Post: Junior Engineer – Telecom

Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in one of the relevant disciplines, including:

• Electrical Engineering
• Electronics Engineering
• Electrical Communications
• Computer Science
• Telecommunications
• Information Technology
• Instrumentation

The degree should be from a recognized university or institute.

India Meteorological Department

Post: Scientific Assistant

Candidates should have either:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science with Physics as one of the subjects from a recognized institution/university, or
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Applications, Electronics, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electronics Telecommunication Engineering, Instrumentation, Information Technology, Telecommunication Engineering or Communication Engineering from a recognized institution/university.

Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying

Engineering Branch: Civil

Candidates should have:

• Degree in Civil Engineering, or
• 3-year Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized university/institute.

SSC JE 2026 Selection Process

The selection process is conducted through the examination stages prescribed by SSC.

The recruitment includes:

1. Paper I
2. Paper II
3. Further stages / document verification as applicable under SSC recruitment rules

Candidates should check the official notification for the detailed examination scheme, qualifying requirements and final selection procedure.

SSC JE Paper I Exam Date 2026

The SSC JE Paper I examination is scheduled from:

02 November 2026 to 06 November 2026

The exact examination date, shift, reporting time and centre details will be communicated through the candidate’s admit card and official SSC updates.

SSC JE Paper II Exam 2026

The Paper II examination is scheduled for December 2026.

The detailed date and examination schedule will be released separately by the Staff Selection Commission.

How to Apply for SSC JE Recruitment 2026

The online application window was available from 02 September 2026 to 22 September 2026.

Candidates applying for SSC JE were required to follow these steps:

1. Visit the official SSC website.
2. Complete the SSC OTR registration, if not already registered.
3. Log in using the required credentials.
4. Select the Junior Engineer Examination 2026.
5. Enter personal and educational information.
6. Select the relevant engineering discipline/post as applicable.
7. Upload the required photograph, signature and documents.
8. Carefully check every detail entered in the application.
9. Pay the applicable examination fee.
10. Submit the final application form.
11. Save or print the submitted form and payment details for future use.

Documents to Keep Ready

Candidates should keep the following information/documents ready:

• Educational qualification certificates
• Engineering Degree / Diploma details
• Valid ID proof
• Address details
• Recent photograph
• Signature
• Experience certificate, wherever required
• Category certificate, if applicable
• Other documents mentioned in the official notification

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Important Note

Candidates should carefully check the exam date, shift, reporting time, examination centre and instructions mentioned on the admit card before appearing for the SSC JE examination.

Candidates should also keep their submitted application form, fee receipt and educational documents safely for future stages of the recruitment process.

For the latest updates related to SSC Junior Engineer JE Recruitment 2026, candidates should regularly visit the official Staff Selection Commission website.