Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the notification for Junior Engineer (JE) Examination 2026 for 1,748 posts across various engineering disciplines and departments. Online applications are open from 2 September 2026 and the last date to apply is 22 September 2026.
Staff Selection Commission (SSC)SSC JE Recruitment 2026Adv No. HQ-C-3019/1/2026-C-3 | Short Details of NotificationWWW.GOVFORMHUB.COM |
📊 Vacancy Breakdown
Post-wise Distribution
| Post | Department/Organization |
|---|---|
| Junior Engineer (Civil) | CPWD, MES, CWC, BRO, DoT, IMD, etc. |
| Junior Engineer (Mechanical) | CPWD, MES, CWC, BRO, DoT, etc. |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical) | CPWD, MES, CWC, BRO, DoT, etc. |
| Junior Engineer (Quantity Surveying & Contracts) | CPWD |
| Scientific Assistant | Various technical departments |
Total Vacancies: 1,748 posts (including all engineering streams and Scientific Assistant posts)
✅ Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
| Post | Qualification Required |
|---|---|
| Junior Engineer (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical) | Diploma or Degree in relevant Engineering discipline (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical) from a recognized institution |
| Junior Engineer (Quantity Surveying & Contracts) | Diploma or Degree in Civil Engineering + 3 years experience in quantity surveying |
| Scientific Assistant | Diploma or Degree in relevant Engineering/Science discipline |
Age Limit (as on 1 August 2026)
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| General / EWS | 18 to 30 years |
| OBC | 18 to 33 years (3 years relaxation) |
| SC / ST | 18 to 35 years (5 years relaxation) |
| PwBD (General) | 18 to 40 years (10 years relaxation) |
| PwBD (OBC) | 18 to 43 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 18 to 45 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per government rules |
Note: Additional age relaxation for departmental candidates and other special categories as per SSC rules
🎯 Selection Process
| Stage | Exam Type | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | Computer Based Test (CBT) | Online |
| Paper-II | Computer Based Test (CBT) | Online |
| Document Verification | Original certificates verification | Offline |
📚 Exam Pattern & Syllabus
Paper-I (CBT)
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 50 | 50 | 2 hours (120 minutes) |
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 | |
| General Engineering (Civil/Structural OR Mechanical OR Electrical) | 100 | 100 | |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
Paper-I Syllabus
1. General Intelligence & Reasoning (50 questions)
- Analogies, similarities and differences
- Spatial visualization and orientation
- Problem solving, analysis, judgment
- Decision making, visual memory
- Discrimination, observation, relationship concepts
- Arithmetical reasoning, figural classification
- Arithmetic number series, non-verbal series
- Coding and decoding, statement conclusion
- Syllogistic reasoning
2. General Awareness (50 questions)
- Current events (national & international)
- History, culture, geography of India
- Indian polity and constitution
- Economic scenario
- Environmental issues
- Scientific research, general science
- Sports, awards, books & authors
3. General Engineering (100 questions)
For Civil/Structural Engineering:
- Building materials, estimation, costing
- Surveying, soil mechanics, concrete technology
- RCC design, steel design, construction management
- Hydraulics, hydrology, irrigation, environmental engineering
- Transportation engineering (highways, railways, airports)
- Structural analysis, design of steel structures
For Mechanical Engineering:
- Theory of machines, machine design
- Engineering mechanics, strength of materials
- Properties of pure substances, thermodynamics
- IC engines, refrigeration, air conditioning
- Fluid mechanics, fluid machinery
- Manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering
For Electrical Engineering:
- Basic electrical concepts, circuit theory
- Magnetic circuits, electromagnetic induction
- AC fundamentals, 3-phase systems
- Measuring instruments, electrical machines
- Generation, transmission, distribution
- Estimation, costing, utilization of electrical energy
- Basic electronics
Paper-II (CBT)
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Engineering (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical) | 100 | 100 | 2 hours (120 minutes) |
Paper-II Syllabus
Paper-II is subject-specific and tests in-depth knowledge of the engineering discipline:
For Civil Engineering:
- Advanced structural analysis and design
- Concrete and steel structure design
- Geotechnical engineering, foundation design
- Water resources engineering, hydrology
- Environmental engineering, wastewater treatment
- Transportation engineering, highway design
- Construction management, estimation, costing
For Mechanical Engineering:
- Advanced thermodynamics, heat transfer
- Fluid mechanics, turbomachinery
- Machine design, vibration analysis
- Manufacturing processes, quality control
- Industrial engineering, operations research
- Power plant engineering, refrigeration
For Electrical Engineering:
- Power systems analysis, protection
- Electrical machines, drives
- Power electronics, control systems
- Measurement, instrumentation
- Utilization of electrical energy
- Renewable energy systems
💰 Salary / Pay Scale
Selected candidates will be placed in Level-6 (Group ‘B’) pay matrix:indiatoday+1
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Pay Scale | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 per month |
| Grade Pay | As per 7th CPC Level-6 |
| Allowances | DA, HRA, TA, Medical, etc. (as per government rules) |
| Gross Salary | Approximately ₹50,000 – ₹65,000 per month (initial) |
📝 How to Apply
Online Application Process:
- Visit official website: ssc.gov.in
- Click on One-Time Registration (OTR) if not already registered
- Complete registration with required details (if new user)
- Login using registration number and password
- Go to “Apply” section
- Select “Junior Engineer Examination 2026”
- Fill in personal, educational, and contact details
- Select post preferences and examination centers
- Upload required documents:
- Live photograph (via webcam/mobile app)
- Scanned signature (prescribed format)
- Pay application fee (₹100/-) via:
- BHIM UPI
- Net Banking
- Credit/Debit Card
- Review all details carefully
- Submit the application
- Download and save the confirmation page
Note: Women, SC, ST, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempt from application fee
📄 Required Documents
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Signature (scanned in prescribed format)
- Class 10th certificate (for DOB proof)
- Class 12th certificate
- Engineering Diploma/Degree certificate and mark sheets
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
- PwBD certificate (if applicable)
- Ex-Servicemen certificate (if applicable)
- ID proof (Aadhaar / PAN / Voter ID / Passport)
- Domicile certificate (if required)
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❓ FAQs
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Total posts? | 1,748 Junior Engineer and Scientific Assistant posts |
| Application start date? | 2 September 2026 |
| Last date to apply? | 22 September 2026 (till 11:00 PM) |
| Last date for fee payment? | 23 September 2026 (till 11:00 PM) |
| Application fee? | ₹100/- (Exempt for Women, SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen) |
| Exam mode? | Computer Based Test (CBT) for both papers |
| Paper-I exam date? | October/November 2026 (tentative) |
| Paper-II exam date? | December 2026 (tentative) |
| Eligibility? | Diploma or Degree in relevant Engineering discipline |
| Age limit? | 18–30 years (General), relaxation for reserved categories |
| Selection process? | Paper-I → Paper-II → Document Verification |
| Official website? | ssc.gov.in |
| Can I edit application after submission? | Yes, correction window: 28–30 September 2026 |
⚠️ Important Notes
- Applications after 22 September 2026 (11:00 PM) will not be accepted
- Fee payment must be completed by 23 September 2026
- Application correction window: 28–30 September 2026
- Admit card will be available before the exam
- Carry all original documents to document verification
- Paper-I is qualifying for Paper-II (cut-off marks apply)
- Final merit list is based on combined marks of Paper-I and Paper-II
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