Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the SSC JE 2026 notification for the Junior Engineer Examination, 2026. A total of 1,748 tentative vacancies are available for Junior Engineer posts in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Electrical & Mechanical and Telecom disciplines, along with Scientific Assistant posts in the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The online application process started on 2 September 2026 and eligible candidates can apply online through the official SSC website up to 22 September 2026.
Total Vacancies
1,748
Application Start
02 Sep 2026
Last Date
22 Sep 2026
SSC JE 2026 Latest Update
SSC JE 2026 notification and online application have been released.
Candidates can submit their application form from 2 September to 22 September 2026
through the official SSC website. The recruitment includes 1,748 tentative vacancies
for Junior Engineer and Scientific Assistant posts.
SSC JE 2026 Important Dates & Application Fee
Important Dates
- Notification Date: 02 September 2026
- Application Start: 02 September 2026
- Last Date: 22 September 2026, 11:00 PM
- Fee Payment Last Date: 23 September 2026, 11:00 PM
- Correction Window: 28–30 September 2026
- Paper-I: October/November 2026 (Tentative)
- Paper-II: December 2026 (Tentative)
Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS Male: ₹100
- SC / ST / PwBD / ESM: Exempted
- Female Candidates: Exempted
- First Correction: ₹200
- Second Correction: ₹500
- Payment Mode: Online
SSC JE 2026 Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 30 or 32 Years, depending on the post/department
- Age Calculation Date: 01 August 2026
- Age relaxation will be applicable to eligible reserved categories as per Government rules.
SSC JE 2026 Educational Qualification
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Junior Engineer (Civil) | Degree in Civil Engineering or the prescribed three-year Diploma in Civil Engineering with the required experience, wherever applicable as per the concerned organisation. |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical) | Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering as prescribed for the concerned organisation. |
| Junior Engineer (Mechanical) | Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering as prescribed for the concerned organisation. |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical & Mechanical) | Relevant Degree or Diploma in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering as prescribed for the concerned organisation. |
| Junior Engineer (Telecom) | Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in the prescribed relevant discipline. |
| Scientific Assistant (IMD) | Bachelor’s Degree in Science with Physics or the prescribed qualification in Computer Science, Electronics, IT, Telecommunication or related discipline, as applicable. |
Note: Educational qualification and experience requirements can vary by
organisation and post. Candidates should carefully check the official notification before applying.
SSC JE 2026 Vacancy Details
| Post / Discipline | Vacancy |
|---|---|
| Junior Engineer – Civil | Included |
| Junior Engineer – Electrical | Included |
| Junior Engineer – Mechanical | Included |
| Junior Engineer – Electrical & Mechanical | Included |
| Junior Engineer – Telecom | Included |
| Scientific Assistant – IMD | Included |
| Total Tentative Vacancies | 1,748 |
Note: The detailed organisation-wise and category-wise vacancy breakup
is subject to the vacancies reported to SSC and subsequent updates by the Commission.
SSC JE 2026 Exam Pattern
| Paper | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper-I: General Intelligence & Reasoning | 50 | 50 |
| Paper-I: General Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| Paper-I: Engineering Subject | 100 | 100 |
| Paper-I Total | 200 | 200 |
| Paper-II: Engineering Subject | 100 | 300 |
Exam Duration: Paper-I and Paper-II are Computer Based Examinations.
Paper-I is used for shortlisting candidates for Paper-II, while Paper-II marks are used
for final merit as per the examination notice.
SSC JE 2026 Salary
| Post | Pay Level | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Engineer / Scientific Assistant | Level-6 | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 |
SSC JE 2026 Selection Process
- Computer Based Examination – Paper-I
- Computer Based Examination – Paper-II
- Post/Organisation Preference and allocation process as applicable
- Document Verification by the concerned User Department
Important: Physical Efficiency Test/Physical and Medical Standards are
applicable for candidates allocated to posts in the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), as prescribed.
Documents Required for SSC JE 2026
- Valid Aadhaar/Photo Identity Proof
- Educational Qualification Certificates
- Engineering Degree/Diploma Certificate and marksheets
- Category Certificate, if applicable
- PwBD/ESM Certificate, if applicable
- Recent Photograph and Signature as required in the application module
How to Apply Online for SSC JE 2026
- Visit the official SSC website.
- Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) if you have not already registered on the new SSC website.
- Login using your registered credentials.
- Select the Junior Engineer Examination, 2026 application.
- Enter your personal, educational and other required details carefully.
- Upload the required signature and live photograph as instructed.
- Select the relevant post preferences and examination centres.
- Pay the applicable application fee, if required.
- Submit the application form and save/print a copy for future reference.
SSC JE 2026 Important Instructions
- Apply online before 22 September 2026 at 11:00 PM.
- Complete the online fee payment by 23 September 2026 at 11:00 PM, wherever applicable.
- Check the post-wise educational qualification and experience requirements before selecting a post.
- Enter your name, date of birth and other details exactly as mentioned in your documents.
- Keep the submitted application form and payment details safely for future reference.
- Read the complete official notification carefully before submitting the final application.
Join Result Bharats
SSC JE 2026 Important Links
| Apply Online for SSC JE 2026 | Click Here |
| Download Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Join Result Bharats WhatsApp Channel | Join Now |
| Join Result Bharats Telegram | Join Now |
Disclaimer:
Result Bharats provides recruitment, examination, admit card, answer key and result
information for educational and informational purposes. Candidates should always verify
dates, eligibility, vacancies, fees, exam instructions and other details from the latest
official notification before taking any action.