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SSC JE 2026 – Junior Engineer (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical) Recruitment

Staff Selection Commission — Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
💰 Pay Level 6 (7th CPC) — Basic Pay: Rs. 35,400–1,12,400/month. In-hand salary approx. Rs. 44,000–52,000/month depending on city. 👁️ 10 views
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📅 Important Dates

Application Start Date 01 Apr 2026
Application End Date 15 May 2026
Exam Date 2026-06-01

📋 Vacancy & Pay Details

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Category-wise Vacancies

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) recruits Junior Engineers (JE) for central government departments through the SSC JE Paper-I and Paper-II examinations. The 2026 notification is expected to be released on ssc.gov.in in May 2026. The previous SSC JE 2025 cycle had 1,731 vacancies across four government departments.

DepartmentVacancies (2025 Reference)
Border Roads Organisation (BRO)959
Military Engineer Services (MES)338
Central Public Works Department (CPWD)304
Other departments (CWC, FARAKKA, etc.)130
Total (2025)1,731

SSC JE vacancies are notified annually. Official 2026 vacancy data will be published with the notification on ssc.gov.in.
Pay Scale Pay Level 6 (7th CPC) — Basic Pay: Rs. 35,400–1,12,400/month. In-hand salary approx. Rs. 44,000–52,000/month depending on city.
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Department Staff Selection Commission
Ministry Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates must hold one of the following qualifications in the relevant engineering discipline (Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical):

  • Option 1: B.E. / B.Tech degree from a recognised university or institution in the relevant branch of engineering.
  • Option 2: Three-year Diploma in the relevant branch of engineering from a recognised polytechnic or institution.

Some departments (e.g., CWC) additionally require 2 years of relevant post-qualification work experience for diploma holders. Candidates must verify department-specific requirements from the official notification.
Age Limit 18 – 32 years
Age Relaxation Minimum: 18 years. Maximum: 30 years (32 years for some departments like MES). OBC: +3 years. SC/ST: +5 years. PwBD (OH/HH): +10 years. PwBD + OBC: +13 years. PwBD + SC/ST: +15 years. Ex-Servicemen: 3 years after deduction of military service from actual age.
Nationality Indian

💳 Application Fee

General / OBC ₹100
SC / ST / PH ₹0
Payment Mode Online – Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, UPI

🏆 Selection Process

  1. Paper I (Computer-Based Test): Objective test of 200 marks, 2 hours. Covers General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, and General Engineering (branch-specific). Qualifying / merit-based.
  2. Paper II (Computer-Based Test): Technical paper of 300 marks, 2 hours. Covers specialized engineering subjects from the candidate's branch (Civil / Mechanical / Electrical). Only candidates who clear Paper I cutoff are called for Paper II.
  3. Document Verification: Original certificates checked for shortlisted candidates post Paper II merit.
  4. Medical Examination: Final-stage medical fitness test at the appointing department's medical facility.

📝 How to Apply

  1. Visit the official SSC website at ssc.gov.in once the SSC JE 2026 notification is released (expected May 2026).
  2. Register on the SSC One-Time Registration portal if not already done. Note your Registration ID and Password.
  3. Log in and apply for SSC JE 2026 by selecting your engineering discipline (Civil / Mechanical / Electrical).
  4. Fill in your personal, educational, and contact details in the application form.
  5. Upload your passport-size photograph and signature in the prescribed format and file size.
  6. Pay the application fee of Rs. 100 via SBI Challan, Debit/Credit Card, or Net Banking. Female, SC, ST, PwD, and Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempted from fee.
  7. Submit the form, note the application number, and print the confirmation page for future reference.

📊 Exam Pattern

Paper I — Computer-Based Test (200 marks, 2 hours):

SectionQuestionsMarks
General Intelligence & Reasoning5050
General Awareness5050
General Engineering (candidate's branch)100100
Total200200

Negative marking in Paper I: 0.25 marks per wrong answer.

Paper II — Computer-Based Test (300 marks, 2 hours):

SectionQuestionsMarks
Part A — General Engineering (branch-specific)100300

Negative marking in Paper II: 1 mark per wrong answer. Each correct answer carries 3 marks.

🔗 Important Links

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Official Website 🌐 https://ssc.gov.in

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Candidates must hold a B.E./B.Tech or a 3-year Diploma in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering from a recognised institution. Age must be between 18 and 30 years (32 years for some departments). OBC candidates get 3 years and SC/ST get 5 years of age relaxation.

SSC JE is placed at Pay Level 6 (7th CPC) with a Basic Pay of Rs. 35,400 per month. The pay scale is Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400. With DA, HRA, and Transport Allowance, the approximate monthly in-hand salary ranges between Rs. 44,000 and Rs. 52,000 depending on the city of posting.

SSC JE has two CBT papers. Paper I (200 marks, 2 hours) tests Reasoning (50 marks), General Awareness (50 marks), and General Engineering (100 marks) with 0.25 negative marking. Paper II (300 marks, 2 hours) tests specialized engineering knowledge with 1 mark negative marking per wrong answer (3 marks per correct answer).

The SSC JE 2026 notification is expected to be released on ssc.gov.in in May 2026. The previous SSC JE 2025 notification was released in April 2025 with 1,731 vacancies. Candidates should check the official SSC website and their registered email for updates.

SSC JE 2026 accepts applications from three engineering branches: Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Electrical Engineering. Candidates must select their branch at the time of application and appear for branch-specific General Engineering paper in both Paper I and Paper II.

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SSC JE 2026 – Junior Engineer (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical) Recruitment
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Last Date
15 May 2026
Pay Scale
Pay Level 6 (7th CPC) — Basic Pay: Rs. 35,400–1,12,400/month. In-hand salary approx. Rs. 44,000–52,000/month depending on city.
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