SSC JE Notification 2026 Out: 1748 Vacancies, Apply Online, Eligibility, Exam Pattern & Important Dates

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the Junior Engineer Examination 2026 notice for recruitment to Junior Engineer posts in Government of India organizations/offices. The examination also covers notified Scientific Assistant posts in the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

A total of 1,748 tentative vacancies have been announced. Applications are open from 2 September to 22 September 2026. The notified posts are Group ‘B’ posts in Pay Level-6: ₹35,400–₹1,12,400.

SSC JE Notification 2026 – Overview

🔥 SSC JE Vacancy 2026 – 1,748 Posts

SSC has announced 1,748 tentative vacancies. Post-wise and category-wise tentative/final vacancies will be published by SSC. The Commission states that state-wise/zone-wise vacancies are not collected by SSC.

SSC JE Important Dates 2026

SSC JE Eligibility Criteria 2026

Qualification is post-specific. For many JE posts, candidates need a recognized Degree or three-year Diploma in the relevant engineering discipline. Some diploma-based posts additionally require two years of relevant work experience. Required qualification/experience must be acquired by the application closing date.

SSC JE Age Limit 2026

Age is reckoned as on 1 August 2026. Depending on the post, the upper age limit is 30 years or 32 years.

Age Relaxation

SSC JE Application Fee 2026

Application fee is ₹100. Women, SC, ST, PwBD and eligible Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempted. Fee can be paid through the online payment modes supported by SSC.

SSC JE Salary 2026

The notified posts are Group ‘B’ posts in Level-6 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, with pay of ₹35,400–₹1,12,400. In-hand salary depends on posting, allowances and deductions.

SSC JE Selection Process 2026

SSC JE Paper-I Exam Pattern 2026

Duration: 2 hours (2 hours 40 minutes for eligible scribe candidates).

SSC JE Paper-II Exam Pattern 2026

SSC JE Negative Marking 2026

Paper-I: 0.25 mark deducted for each wrong answer. Paper-II: 1 mark deducted for each wrong answer.

Minimum Qualifying Marks

UR: 30% | OBC/EWS: 25% | All other categories: 20%. Paper-I qualifying candidates are shortlisted category-wise for Paper-II.

SSC JE Syllabus 2026

• General Intelligence & Reasoning: verbal/non-verbal reasoning, analogies, similarities, differences, visualization, problem solving, analysis, judgment, series and related topics.
• General Awareness: current events, environment and everyday awareness including scientific aspects.
• Technical: relevant subject selected according to educational qualification. Civil, Mechanical and Electrical questions are approximately Diploma level; CS/IT, Electronics & Telecommunication, Physics and Telecommunication are approximately graduation level.

BRO Physical & Medical Standards

Candidates opting for JE posts in Border Roads Organization (BRO) must satisfy the prescribed physical efficiency, physical and medical standards. The notification states that only male candidates are eligible for JE posts in BRO.

How to Apply for SSC JE 2026

1. Visit ssc.gov.in.
2. Log in/register through SSC.
3. Open Junior Engineer Examination, 2026.
4. Select the eligible post and technical stream carefully.
5. Fill personal and educational details.
6. Complete photograph/signature/document requirements.
7. Preview all details before submission.
8. Pay ₹100 if applicable.
9. Submit and save the final application form.

SSC JE Notification 2026 – FAQs

Conclusion

SSC JE 2026 is a major Central Government opportunity for eligible engineering candidates. With 1,748 tentative vacancies, candidates should apply by 22 September 2026, verify post-specific eligibility and begin focused preparation for Paper-I and Paper-II.