SSC Junior Engineer (JE) Recruitment 2026 — Complete Guide

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the Junior Engineer (JE) examination annually to recruit engineering graduates and diploma holders for Group 'B' (Non-Gazetted) posts in major Central Government organizations like CPWD, MES, CWC, and BRO.

SSC JE is one of the most prestigious and highly competitive technical examinations in India, offering a secure career path, excellent salary, and the opportunity to work on national infrastructure projects.

Urgent Exam Alert (29 October 2026):

• Paper-I CBT Commencement: Phase 1 CBT begins on November 2, 2026 and runs through November 6, 2026. Phase 2 (Telecom) is scheduled for November 30 to December 1, 2026.
• Admit Card Download Live: Hall tickets / Admission Certificates are accessible on candidate dashboards via ssc.gov.in starting 2 to 3 days prior to each candidate's assigned test date (starting 29–30 October for Nov 2 examinees).
• Mandatory Checklist: Candidates must carry a printed Admission Certificate, 2 passport-size photographs, and an original valid photo identity card having the same Date of Birth as printed on the admit card.

1. SSC JE 2026 Overview

Parameter	Details
Exam Name	Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical & Electrical) Examination, 2026
Notice Reference	F. No. HQ-C-3019/1/2026-C-3 (Dated 02.09.2026)
Conducting Body	Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Total Tentative Vacancies	1,699 Posts (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Telecom & IMD Scientific Assistant)
Post Groups	Group 'B' Non-Gazetted
Current Status	Paper-I CBT Scheduled (Nov 2–6 & Nov 30–Dec 1, 2026)
Eligible Branches	Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics / Telecommunications
Selection Process	Paper-I (CBT) → Paper-II (CBT) → Document Verification
Official Website	ssc.gov.in

2. SSC JE 2026 Important Exam Dates (Official Schedule)

Event	Official Date / Schedule	Current Status
Notification Release	September 2, 2026	Completed
Online Application Window	September 2 – September 22, 2026 (23:00)	Closed
Last Date for Fee Payment	September 23, 2026 (23:00)	Closed
Application Correction Window	September 28 – September 30, 2026	Closed
City Intimation Slip / Status (Phase 1)	October 23, 2026	Released
Paper-I (CBT) — Phase 1 (Civil, Mech, Elec, IMD)	November 2 to November 6, 2026	Upcoming
Paper-I (CBT) — Phase 2 (Telecom)	November 30 to December 1, 2026	Upcoming
Admit Card Download	2 to 3 days prior to exam date	Live (Starting 29-30 Oct)
Paper-II (CBT) Exam Date	December 2026 (Tentative)	Scheduled
Final Result Declaration	To be notified on ssc.gov.in	Future stage

3. Participating Departments & Vacancies (1,699 Posts)

Under Notice No. F. No. HQ-C-3019/1/2026-C-3, an initial indicative total of 1,748 vacancies was announced on 02.09.2026. The official department-wise tentative vacancy list dated 08.10.2026 on ssc.gov.in details 1,699 tentative vacancies across user departments:

• Civil Engineering: 867 posts
• Scientific Assistant (IMD): 462 posts
• Electrical & Mechanical (E&M): 183 posts
• Electrical Engineering: 108 posts
• Telecommunication: 69 posts
• Mechanical Engineering: 10 posts

Category-Wise Distribution: UR: 718 | OBC: 462 | SC: 245 | ST: 140 | EWS: 134

Major Participating Departments:

• CPWD (Central Public Works Department): Civil (343), Electrical (103)
• MES (Military Engineer Services): Civil (154), E&M (161)
• India Meteorological Department (IMD): Scientific Assistant (462)
• Department of Telecommunication: JE Telecom (69)
• Brahmaputra Board (Ministry of Jal Shakti): Civil (56)
• CWC (Central Water Commission): Mechanical (3), Civil
• BRO (Border Roads Organization): Civil, Electrical & Mechanical (Male candidates only)
• Farakka Barrage Project (FBP), CWPRS, DGQA-Naval, and DGLL

4. Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification & Experience

• For CPWD & CWC: Diploma or Degree in Civil/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering. No experience required.
• For MES & BRO: Degree in the relevant engineering branch (No experience) OR Diploma in the relevant branch WITH 2 years of professional working experience.
• For IMD Scientific Assistant: Bachelor's Degree in Science (with Physics as one of the subjects) / Computer Science / Information Technology / Computer Applications OR Diploma in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering.

Age Limit (As on August 1, 2026)

• Maximum 32 Years: For CPWD (Central Public Works Department) and CWC (Central Water Commission).
• Maximum 30 Years: For all other departments including MES, BRO, NTRO, IMD, etc.
• Age Relaxation: OBC (NCL): +3 Years | SC/ST: +5 Years | PwBD: +10 Years.

5. SSC JE Exam Pattern & Syllabus

SSC JE is conducted in two phases, both being Computer Based Tests (CBT). There is no interview.

Paper-I: Objective Type (Screening + Merit)

Subject	Questions	Marks	Time
General Intelligence & Reasoning	50	50	—
General Awareness (GK)	50	50	—
Part A/B/C: General Engineering (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical)	100	100	—
Total	200	200	2 Hours

Negative marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer.

Paper-II: Objective Type (Core Technical)

Subject	Questions	Marks	Time
Part A/B/C: General Engineering (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical)	100	300	2 Hours

Negative marking: 1 mark per wrong answer (1/3rd). Note: SSC JE Paper-II is now CBT Objective type (recently changed from the older Pen-and-Paper Descriptive format).

6. SSC JE Salary & Benefits

Component	Details
Pay Level	Level 6
Basic Pay	₹35,400 per month
Pay Scale	₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400
Gross Monthly In-Hand	₹50,000 – ₹60,000 (depending on X, Y, Z city)

Allowances: Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA - up to 27%), Transport Allowance (TA), and Project Allowances (if posted in remote areas like BRO). Promotion: JE → Assistant Engineer (AE) → Executive Engineer (EE) → Superintending Engineer (SE). CPWD offers the fastest promotion track.

7. How to Apply for SSC JE 2026

1. Complete your One-Time Registration (OTR) at ssc.gov.in.
2. Log in and navigate to the "Apply" section. Click on Junior Engineer Examination 2026.
3. Fill in the application details carefully, ensuring you select the correct Engineering Stream (Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical).
4. Select your preferred Examination Centres.
5. Upload recent Photograph and Signature.
6. Pay the fee: ₹100 for General/OBC/EWS males. (Women, SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen are exempt).
7. Submit the form and save the confirmation PDF.

8. Preparation Strategy

• Non-Tech is the Dealbreaker: Many engineers have strong technical basics but fail to clear Paper-I because they score poorly in the 100-mark Non-Tech section (Reasoning + GK). Dedicate daily time to Current Affairs and Reasoning practice.
• Paper-II Shift: Because Paper-II is now Objective (MCQ), numerical solving speed and formula memorization are more critical than long-form derivations.
• Books Recommended:
  • Civil Engineering Objective — Gupta & Gupta
  • Electrical Engineering Objective — J.B. Gupta
  • Mechanical Engineering — R.S. Khurmi / R.K. Jain
  • Reasoning — R.S. Aggarwal
  • General Awareness — Lucent's GK