SSC JE Recruitment 2026: Notification Out for 1,748 Vacancies, Apply Online from September 2
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SSC JE Recruitment 2026: Notification Out for 1,748 Vacancies, Apply Online from September 2

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the official notification for SSC JE Recruitment 2026. Through this recruitment drive, SSC will fill 1748 tentative vacancies for the posts of Junior Engineer (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical/Telecom) and Scientific Assistant in the India Meteorological Department (IMD), across various Central Government organizations such as BRO, CPWD, MES, DGQA, CWC and others. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online from 2 September 2026 to 22 September 2026 through the official SSC website, ssc.gov.in. The recruitment involves a two-stage Computer Based Examination (Paper-I and Paper-II) followed by Document Verification
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SSC JE Recruitment 2026 | OVERVIEW TABLE
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Post Name | Junior Engineer (JE) & Scientific Assistant (IMD) |
| Exam Name | SSC JE Examination 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 1748 (Tentative) |
| Category | Government Job |
| Job Location | All India |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Selection Process | Paper-I (CBT), Paper-II (CBT), Document Verification |
| Salary/Pay Level | Level-6, Pay Matrix (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400) |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
SSC JE Recruitment 2026 | IMPORTANT DATES
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 2 September 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 2 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 22 September 2026 (11:00 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 23 September 2026 (11:00 PM) |
| Application Form Correction Window | 28 to 30 September 2026 |
| Paper-I Exam Date (Tentative) | October/November 2026 |
| Paper-II Exam Date (Tentative) | December 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | To be notified |
SSC JE Recruitment 2026 | APPLICATION FEE
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS (Male) | ₹100/- |
| Women (All Categories) | Nil (Exempted) |
| SC/ST | Nil (Exempted) |
| PwBD | Nil (Exempted) |
| Ex-Servicemen | Nil (Exempted) |
- Payment mode: BHIM UPI, Net Banking, Visa, MasterCard, Maestro or RuPay Debit Card.
- Fee once paid is non-refundable and cannot be adjusted against any other exam.
SSC JE Recruitment 2026 | AGE LIMIT
- Age Reckoning Date: 1 August 2026
- Minimum/Maximum Age: Depends on the post — either up to 30 years or up to 32 years, as specified for each organization.
Age Relaxation:
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PwBD (Unreserved/EWS) | 10 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | 3 years (after deducting military service) |
| Defence Personnel disabled in operation (UR/EWS/OBC) | 3 years |
| Defence Personnel disabled in operation (SC/ST) | 8 years |
SSC JE Recruitment 2026 | VACANCY DETAILS (CATEGORY-WISE)
Total Tentative Vacancies: 1748
Recruitment is being conducted for the following posts across participating organizations:
| Post | Organizations (Examples) |
|---|---|
| JE (Civil) | BRO, Brahmaputra Board, CWC, CPWD, MES, NTRO, Lighthouses & Lightships, Ministry of Fisheries, and others |
| JE (Electrical) | BRO, CPWD, CWPRS, MES, and others |
| JE (Mechanical) | CWC, DGQA-Naval, MES, and others |
| JE (Telecom) | Department of Telecommunication (DoT) |
| Scientific Assistant | India Meteorological Department (IMD) |
Note: Post-wise and category-wise (UR/SC/ST/OBC/EWS) final vacancy breakup will be published separately by SSC under “Tentative Vacancy” on the official website. State-wise/zone-wise vacancy details are not released by the Commission — candidates should check with the concerned recruiting department for such information.
SSC JE Recruitment 2026 | EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
Educational qualification varies by post and organization, but broadly includes:
- JE (Civil): Degree/Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University/Institute (some posts also require 2 years’ relevant work experience where only a diploma is held).
- JE (Electrical/Mechanical): Degree/Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University/Institute.
- JE (Telecom): Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Technology in Electrical, Electronics, Computer Science, Telecommunications or Information Technology.
- Scientific Assistant (IMD): Bachelor’s Degree in Science with Physics as one of the subjects (or equivalent, as detailed in the notification).
Qualification must be from a recognized University/Institute/Board, and must be held as on the closing date of the online application.
SSC JE Recruitment 2026 | SELECTION PROCESS
SSC JE 2026 selection is conducted in the following stages:
- Paper-I – Computer Based Examination (Qualifying in nature)
- Paper-II – Computer Based Examination (Merit-based)
- Document Verification (DV)
- Medical Examination (for applicable posts like BRO)
Only candidates who qualify Paper-I are shortlisted for Paper-II. Final merit is based on normalized marks scored in Paper-II.
SSC JE Recruitment 2026 | SALARY / PAY SCALE
- Pay Level: Level-6 of the Pay Matrix (7th Central Pay Commission)
- Pay Scale: ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400/- per month
- Post classified as Group ‘B’
- In addition to basic pay, selected candidates are entitled to DA, HRA, and other allowances as per Central Government norms.
SSC JE Recruitment 2026 | EXAM PATTERN
Paper-I
| Subject | Questions/Marks |
|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 50/50 |
| General Awareness | 50/50 |
| General Engineering (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical/relevant stream as opted) | 100/100 |
| Total | 200/200 |
| Duration | 2 Hours |
Paper-II
| Subject | Questions/Marks |
|---|---|
| General Engineering (relevant stream as opted) | 100/300 |
| Duration | 2 Hours |
Key Points:
- Both papers are Objective Type, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) only.
- Questions are set in both Hindi and English.
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted per wrong answer in Paper-I; 1 mark deducted per wrong answer in Paper-II.
- Paper-I is qualifying in nature; final merit is based on Paper-II only.
- A scientific calculator is provided on-screen during the exam; no physical calculator is allowed.
SSC JE Recruitment 2026 | DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
Candidates must keep the following documents ready (for application and later Document Verification):
- Matriculation/Secondary Certificate (proof of Date of Birth)
- Educational Qualification Certificate (Degree/Diploma)
- Experience Certificate (if applicable)
- Caste/Category Certificate (for SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates)
- PwBD Certificate (if applicable)
- Ex-Servicemen related certificates (if applicable)
- Aadhaar Card / valid Photo ID proof
- Scanned Passport-size Photograph and Signature (as per prescribed format)
- No Objection Certificate (if already employed in Government service)
SSC JE Recruitment 2026 | HOW TO APPLY
- Visit the official SSC website: ssc.gov.in
- Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) if not already registered (Aadhaar-based authentication recommended).
- Log in and click on the “Junior Engineer Examination, 2026” link under the Apply section.
- Fill in the Online Application Form with personal, educational and post-preference details.
- Upload the required photograph and signature as per specifications.
- Pay the application fee online (if applicable) via UPI/Net Banking/Debit Card.
- Review the form using the Preview option and submit.
- Take a printout of the final submitted application form for future reference.
A. The last date to submit the online application is 22 September 2026 (11:00 PM), and the last date for fee payment is 23 September 2026.
A. SSC has announced 1748 tentative vacancies for Junior Engineer and Scientific Assistant posts.
A. The age limit is either up to 30 years or up to 32 years, depending on the post, as on 1 August 2026, with relaxation applicable as per government rules.
A. The fee is ₹100/-. Women candidates and SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempted from paying the fee.
A. Selected candidates will be placed in Pay Level-6 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, with a salary range of ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400/- per month.
