SSC JE Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 1748 Junior Engineer Posts

SSC JE Recruitment 2026 is officially open, and it’s great news for engineering graduates and diploma holders across India. The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the notification for the Junior Engineer (JE) Examination 2026, inviting applications for 1,748 vacancies of Junior Engineer and Scientific Assistant across major Central Government departments.

If you hold a degree or diploma in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, or a related engineering discipline, this is one of the most reliable ways into a Group ‘B’ government job — with strong pay, job security, and the prestige of working with organisations like the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), CPWD, and the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The application window opened on 02 September 2026 and closes on 22 September 2026, so don’t wait too long.

Here’s your complete guide — vacancy break-up, eligibility, exam pattern, salary, and a step-by-step apply process.

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SSC JE Recruitment 2026 – Quick Overview

Important Dates

⚠️ Don’t wait for the last day! SSC’s servers tend to slow down close to the deadline — try to submit your form a few days early.

Vacancy Details

A total of 1,748 vacancies (tentative) have been notified this year, spread across multiple Central Government departments. The final, post-wise and category-wise vacancy break-up will be published on the SSC website closer to the exam, but the recruitment currently covers these posts:

1. Junior Engineer (Civil)
2. Junior Engineer (Electrical)
3. Junior Engineer (Mechanical)
4. Junior Engineer (Electrical & Mechanical)
5. Junior Engineer (Telecom)
6. Scientific Assistant (India Meteorological Department – IMD)

Participating Organisations

📌 Also Read: GPSSB Additional Assistant Engineer Recruitment 2026 — another good option for engineering graduates eyeing a government job this year.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

The qualification required depends on the post you’re applying for:

• JE (Civil): Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering.
• JE (Electrical): Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
• JE (Mechanical): Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
• JE (Telecom): B.E./B.Tech in Electrical, Electronics, Communications, Computer Science, Telecom, IT, or Instrumentation.
• Scientific Assistant (IMD): B.Sc. with Physics, or B.E./B.Tech in a relevant discipline.

Some posts also carry specific experience requirements, so check Para 2 of the official notification for the exact clause that applies to your chosen post before you apply.

Age Limit (as on 01 August 2026)

✅ Candidates who are citizens of India, or subjects of Nepal/Bhutan, or persons of Indian origin who have migrated from specified countries, are eligible to apply.

Application Fee

Payment can be made online through BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or a Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, or RuPay debit card.

SSC JE Salary 2026

This is usually the first thing job seekers want to know, so here’s the honest picture. SSC hasn’t published a separate pay notification for this cycle’s recruitment page, and post-wise pay levels can vary slightly by department, so treat the figures below as indicative rather than final.

Junior Engineer posts under SSC have traditionally been placed in Pay Level 6 of the 7th CPC pay matrix, which starts at a basic pay of around ₹35,400 per month. Once House Rent Allowance (HRA), Dearness Allowance (DA), and Transport Allowance (TA) are added, the in-hand salary for a fresher JE typically works out to a healthy Group ‘B’ package. For the exact, post-wise and city-wise pay level applicable to this recruitment cycle, please [Check official notification].

💡 Pro Tip: Curious how your basic pay would look after the next pay revision? Use our 8th CPC Salary Calculator to get an estimate, and read our full breakdown of 8th Pay Commission salary hikes, fitment factor & pay matrix to understand how it could affect JE-level posts.

Selection Process

Selection for SSC JE 2026 happens in three stages:

1. Paper-I (Computer-Based Examination) — Qualifying in nature. Covers General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, and General Engineering.
2. Paper-II (Computer-Based Examination) — Based on the General Engineering subject you opted for while applying. Marks from this stage count towards your final merit.
3. Document Verification — Shortlisted candidates must produce original certificates for verification before final selection.

Exam Pattern

Paper-I

Paper-II

• Subject: General Engineering (as per your opted subject)
• Number of Questions: 100
• Maximum Marks: 300
• Duration: 2 hours (2 hrs 40 mins for PwBD candidates with scribe)

How to Apply for SSC JE Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official SSC website: ssc.gov.in.
2. Click ‘Register Now’ to complete your One-Time Registration (OTR), if you don’t already have one on the new SSC portal. Note: an OTR from the old ssc.nic.in website is not valid.
3. Log in with your Registration Number and Password.
4. Go to the ‘Live Examination’ tab and click ‘Apply’ next to the Junior Engineer Examination 2026 link.
5. Fill in your post preference, education details, and exam centre choices.
6. Capture a live photograph and upload your scanned signature.
7. Pay the ₹100 application fee online, if applicable to your category.
8. Review every field carefully before you hit submit — corrections later are limited to the correction window.
9. Submit the form and download the confirmation page for your records.

💡 Pro Tip: Keep your Aadhaar number, mobile number, email ID, and 10th-standard exam details (board, roll number, year of passing) handy before you start. Have your signature (10–20 KB, JPEG) scanned in advance, and make sure you have a webcam or a good-quality phone camera with proper lighting for the live photo capture step.

📌 Also Read: UPSSC Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026 — another technical government post open for engineering candidates right now.

Important Links

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Frequently Asked Questions

Summing Up…

SSC JE Recruitment 2026 is a solid opportunity if you’re an engineering graduate or diploma holder looking for a stable Central Government career — 1,748 vacancies, respected departments like BRO, CPWD, MES, and IMD, and a clear two-stage exam process. Applications are open only until 22 September 2026, so complete your One-Time Registration and submit your form well ahead of the deadline.

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Disclaimer: All information in this article has been sourced from the official recruitment notification published by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC). GovtServiceInfo.com is not a recruiting authority and does not accept job applications. We strongly recommend reading the full official notification before applying and verifying all details — especially dates, eligibility, fees, and salary — directly from ssc.gov.in. We are not responsible for any changes made by the recruiting authority after the date of publication.