SSC JE 2026 is the Junior Engineer Examination conducted by the Staff Selection Commission for recruitment to various Junior Engineer posts in Government of India organizations and offices. The examination also includes recruitment to the post of Scientific Assistant in the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

The posts covered under the examination are Group 'B' posts in Level-6 of the Pay Matrix with the pay scale of ₹35,400–₹1,12,400 under the 7th Central Pay Commission.

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The tentative number of vacancies for SSC JE 2026 is 1,748.

The post-wise and category-wise tentative/final vacancy information will be made available on the Staff Selection Commission website under For Candidates → Tentative Vacancy.

The Commission does not decide the number of vacancies reported by the Indenting Organizations/Offices. Implementation of reservation policy, maintenance of reservation rosters and earmarking of vacancies for different categories are handled by the concerned organizations/offices.

Junior Engineer (Civil)

• Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University/Institute; or
• Three-Year Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University/Institute/Board along with the prescribed experience wherever required.

Junior Engineer (Mechanical)

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University or Institution.

Junior Engineer (Electrical)

• Diploma/Degree in Electrical Engineering as prescribed for the concerned organization/post.

Junior Engineer (Electrical & Mechanical)

• Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University; or
• Three-Year Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized Institute/University/Board along with the prescribed experience.

Junior Engineer (Telecom)

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technology in any of the following disciplines from a recognized University or Institute:

• Electrical Engineering
• Electronics Engineering
• Electrical Communications
• Computer Science
• Telecommunications
• Information Technology
• Instrumentation
• Communication Engineering

Scientific Assistant in IMD

• Bachelor's Degree in Science with Physics as one of the subjects from a recognized institution or university; or
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Applications, Electronics, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electronics Telecommunication Engineering or related prescribed qualification.

Candidates called for Document Verification are required to produce the relevant educational qualification certificates/documents.

Engineering, Medicine, Dental, Nursing, Pharmacy, Architecture, Physiotherapy and other prohibited disciplines obtained through Open and Distance Learning or Online mode are subject to the applicable UGC/statutory/regulatory provisions.

The crucial date for determining age is 01.08.2026.

The date of birth entered in the Online Application Form must match the date of birth recorded in the Matriculation/Secondary Examination Certificate.

Ex-Servicemen candidates who have already secured regular civil employment under the Central Government after availing ESM reservation are subject to the applicable rules regarding subsequent reservation and fee concession.

A candidate must be either:

1. A citizen of India; or
2. A subject of Nepal; or
3. A subject of Bhutan; or
4. A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.

Candidates belonging to the specified categories other than Indian citizens must possess the required certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India.

Except for the Border Roads Organization, the Junior Engineer posts covered under the examination have been identified as suitable for specified categories of benchmark disabilities.

The identified functional requirements and suitable disability categories vary according to the post and organization.

For eligible candidates, provisions are available for Scribe, Technology/Assistive Devices and compensatory time according to the applicable rules.

• Compensatory time: 20 minutes per hour of examination for eligible candidates.
• No attendant other than the permitted scribe is allowed inside the examination hall.
• Eligible PwBD/PwD candidates using a scribe or compensatory time must produce the required supporting documents during Document Verification.
• A candidate may use a Commission-provided scribe/technology/assistive device in the circumstances specified in the examination instructions.

The application fee can be paid through online payment modes including BHIM UPI, Net Banking, Visa, MasterCard, Maestro or RuPay Debit Card.

1. Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) on the SSC website.
2. Use the new SSC website for OTR and application.
3. Log in using the Registration Number and password.
4. Select the Junior Engineer Examination, 2026 under the Live Examination section.
5. Select the relevant post and educational qualification.
6. Select the appropriate examination subject/stream.
7. Enter the required educational, personal and other information.
8. Complete the applicable fee payment.
9. Check the Preview/Print option carefully before final submission.
10. Submit the application and keep a copy of the submitted application form for future reference.

The application form can be submitted online through the SSC website or through the mySSC mobile application.

Live Photograph

• Capture the photograph at the time of filling the application.
• Use good lighting.
• Use a plain background.
• Keep the camera at eye level.
• Face the camera directly.
• Keep the complete face inside the prescribed camera area.
• Do not wear a cap, mask or glasses/spectacles while capturing the photograph.
• Do not photograph an existing photograph.

Signature

• JPEG/JPG format.
• File size: 10 KB to 20 KB.
• Approximate dimensions: 6.0 cm × 2.0 cm.
• Blurred or miniature signatures can result in rejection.

Candidates using Aadhaar-Based Authentication are subject to the provisions specified for Aadhaar-authenticated applications.

A correction facility is provided after the closing of the application window.

• Only candidates whose completed application and applicable fee have been received within the prescribed period can use the correction facility.
• The latest corrected application becomes the valid application.
• Earlier application(s) are cancelled after the valid corrected application is submitted.
• Correction charges apply to all candidates irrespective of gender or category.
• Correction charges are payable only through online payment modes.
• Correction charges are non-refundable.
• No correction is allowed after expiry of the correction window.

Paper-I is qualifying in nature. Candidates are shortlisted for Paper-II based on normalized Paper-I marks and the prescribed minimum qualifying standards.

General Intelligence & Reasoning and General Awareness are compulsory for all candidates in Paper-I.

Candidates must attempt the relevant technical subject/part according to the post and Essential Educational Qualification.

Both Paper-I and Paper-II consist of objective-type multiple-choice questions. Questions are set in Hindi and English only.

A scientific calculator is available on the computer screen during the examination. Physical calculators are not permitted inside the examination laboratory.

The relevant IS 456:2000 Table and Steam Table, where required, will be made available on the candidate's console.

General Intelligence & Reasoning

The syllabus includes verbal and non-verbal reasoning. Areas include analogies, similarities, differences, space visualization, problem solving, analysis, judgment, decision-making, visual memory, discrimination, observation, relationship concepts, arithmetical reasoning, verbal and figure classification, arithmetical number series and analytical functions.

General Awareness

Questions test general awareness of the environment around the candidate and its application to society, including current events and matters of everyday observation and experience in their scientific aspect.

General Engineering – Civil & Structural

The Civil & Structural Engineering syllabus covers the prescribed areas of civil and structural engineering at approximately Diploma level, including the technical subjects specified for the examination.

General Engineering – Electrical

The Electrical Engineering syllabus covers the prescribed electrical engineering subjects at approximately Diploma level.

General Engineering – Mechanical

The Mechanical Engineering syllabus covers the prescribed mechanical engineering subjects at approximately Diploma level.

Computer Science & Information Technology

The syllabus covers the prescribed Computer Science and Information Technology subjects at approximately graduation level.

Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering

The syllabus includes Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering. Major areas include electronic materials and components, diodes, transistors, amplifiers and oscillators, voltage regulation, network theorems, AC circuits, three-phase circuits, resonance, digital electronics, sequential and combinational logic, data conversion, antennas, radio-wave propagation, electromagnetic spectrum, modulation, single-sideband transmission, frequency modulation, pulse modulation, multiplexing, digital communication, fibre optics, RF communications and wireless telecommunications.

Physics

The Physics syllabus includes mathematical methods, calculus, integral calculus, differential equations, Fourier series, Taylor expansion, vector algebra, vector calculus, integral theorems, linear algebra, complex numbers, statistics and error analysis, along with the prescribed Physics topics.

Telecommunication

The Telecommunication syllabus includes the prescribed telecommunication engineering topics including communication systems and related technical subjects.

1. Paper-I Computer Based Examination
2. Shortlisting for Paper-II
3. Paper-II Computer Based Examination
4. Post/Department preference
5. First Round of Tentative Allocation (FRTA)
6. Document Verification
7. Final selection and allocation

Paper-I is qualifying in nature. Normalized Paper-I marks are used for shortlisting candidates for Paper-II.

Final selection and allocation are based on performance in Paper-II and the post/organization/office preferences exercised by the candidate.

Candidates will provide preferences for posts and departments through the Online Option Form before the declaration of the First Round of Tentative Allocation.

• Preferences are based on the candidate's eligibility.
• A candidate will not be considered for a post that has not been opted for.
• Preferences once submitted are final and irreversible.
• Failure to submit post preference within the stipulated period results in non-consideration for final allocation.

BRO posts have stringent physical and medical requirements, including a Physical Efficiency Test. Candidates selected for BRO must satisfy the applicable requirements.

Admission Certificates will be made available on the SSC website. They will not be sent by post or email.

• Candidates should regularly visit the SSC website for examination updates.
• Examination timetable and city/centre information will be uploaded about 10 days before the examination.
• Candidates should contact the concerned Regional Office if examination centre details are not available approximately one week before the examination.
• Candidates should keep a printout of the Admission Certificate.
• Candidates should retain an additional copy of the Admission Certificate for future reference.

Documents for Examination Centre

Candidates who have not undergone Aadhaar-Based Authentication must report at the examination centre two hours before the scheduled start of the examination.

They must carry:

• Admission Certificate
• At least two recent passport-size colour photographs
• Original valid Photo-ID proof containing Date of Birth

Acceptable photo identity documents include:

• Voter's ID Card
• Driving Licence
• PAN Card
• Passport
• School/College ID Card
• Employer ID Card
• Ex-Serviceman Discharge Book
• Other photo-bearing ID issued by Central/State Government

Candidature is provisional at the examination stage. Detailed scrutiny of eligibility is carried out through the document verification process.

Candidates must produce certificates/documents supporting their:

• Educational Qualification
• Category
• Disability, wherever applicable
• Experience, wherever required
• Date of Birth
• Other claims made in the Online Application Form

Tentative Answer Keys for Paper-I and Paper-II will be placed on the SSC website after the Computer Based Examination.

Candidates can submit online representations against the Answer Key within the period specified by the Commission.

Representations submitted through letters, applications, emails or other modes will not be entertained.

The representations will be examined before finalization of the Answer Key, and the decision of the Commission will be final.

If an examination paper is conducted in multiple shifts, marks will be normalized according to the Commission's prescribed normalization procedure.

Electrical and Mechanical branches are normalized by treating their papers as different shifts.

For Scientific Assistant in IMD, the relevant Paper-II Parts D, E and F are also normalized by treating them as different shifts.

Only normalized Paper-II scores are used for determining final merit.

Where candidates obtain equal aggregate marks in Paper-II, the tie is resolved using the following criteria one after another:

1. Marks in Part (i) of Paper-I
2. Marks in Part (ii) of Paper-I
3. Date of birth, with the older candidate placed higher
4. Alphabetical order of the names of candidates

Candidates found involved in malpractice or misconduct may have their candidature cancelled and may be debarred from future SSC examinations.

• Complete One-Time Registration on the new SSC website.
• OTR generated on the old SSC website is not functional on the new website.
• Submit the Online Application Form before the closing time.
• Do not wait until the last day because heavy website traffic can affect submission.
• Verify every field through the Preview/Print option before final submission.
• Keep a copy of the submitted application form.
• Ensure that applicable fee payment has successfully reached SSC.
• An application showing incomplete fee payment may be summarily rejected.
• Keep Registration ID, registered email address and mobile number available for communication with SSC.
• Carefully select the examination subject according to the educational qualification.
• Carefully exercise post and department preferences.
• Post preferences cannot be changed after submission.
• Candidates appointed through the examination are liable to serve anywhere in India.
• User Organizations/Offices may allot State/UT/Zone according to their requirements.
• Selected candidates may be required to acquire proficiency in the local language of the allotted State/UT/Zone where applicable.
• There is no provision for re-evaluation/re-checking of scores at any stage.
• Examination schedules are tentative and any changes will be communicated through the SSC website.

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What is SSC JE 2026?

SSC JE 2026 is the Junior Engineer Examination conducted by the Staff Selection Commission for recruitment to various Junior Engineer posts and Scientific Assistant in IMD.

How many tentative vacancies are there in SSC JE 2026?

The tentative number of vacancies is 1,748.

What is the pay level of SSC JE posts?

The posts are Group 'B' posts in Level-6 with a pay matrix of ₹35,400–₹1,12,400.

What is the SSC JE 2026 application fee?

The application fee is ₹100. Women, SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempted from payment of the fee.

What is the age limit for SSC JE 2026?

Depending on the post, the maximum age limit is up to 30 years or up to 32 years. The crucial date for age reckoning is 01.08.2026.

How many papers are there in SSC JE?

SSC JE consists of two Computer Based Examination papers: Paper-I and Paper-II.

Is Paper-I qualifying in nature?

Yes. Paper-I is qualifying in nature and normalized Paper-I marks are used to shortlist candidates for Paper-II.

What is the negative marking in SSC JE?

There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in Paper-I and 1 mark for each wrong answer in Paper-II.

What is the official SSC application website?

Candidates can apply through the official SSC website: https://ssc.gov.in/

Can the examination subject be changed after application?

No. The subject/stream selected in the Online Application Form cannot be changed later.

Can post preference be changed later?

No. Post and department preferences submitted by candidates are treated as final and irreversible.

Will the admit card be sent by post?

No. Admission Certificates are made available through the SSC website and are not issued by post or email.

Candidates should verify all eligibility requirements, educational qualifications, age conditions, application requirements, examination instructions and post-specific requirements before applying.

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