SSC Junior Engineer (JE) Recruitment 2026

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is an attached office under the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Government of India. The Commission conducts open competitive examinations to recruit staff for Group ‘B’ (Non-Gazetted) and Group ‘C’ posts in Ministries, Departments, and Attached/Subordinate offices of the Government of India.

• Headquarters: Block No. 12, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110003.
• Official Portal: https://ssc.gov.in
• Toll-Free Helpline: 180 030 930 63

All posts advertised under the Junior Engineer Examination, 2026 and Scientific Assistant in India Meteorological Department (IMD) are classified as:

As per Para 3 of the official notice, the total number of Tentative Vacancies is 1,748 across participating Central Government Ministries, Departments, and Border Organizations.

Note: State-wise or Zone-wise vacancies are not compiled by the Commission; candidates must approach the respective User Departments for state/zonal distribution.

Under Para 2 of the notification, educational qualifications for JE (Civil) vary by department:

• CPWD: Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or Institute.
• Central Water Commission (CWC): Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering.
• Brahmaputra Board & NTRO: 3-Year Diploma in Civil Engineering.
• CWPRS & Farakka Barrage Project: Diploma in Civil Engineering.
• BRO & MES: Degree in Civil Engineering; OR 3-Year Diploma in Civil Engineering with 2 Years' working experience in Planning / Execution / Maintenance of Civil works.
• DGLL: Degree in Civil Engineering; OR Diploma in Civil Engineering with 3 Years' experience.
• Ministry of Fisheries: Degree or 3-Year Diploma in Civil Engineering.

Under Para 2 of the notification:

• CPWD: Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University/Institute.
• CWC: Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
• CWPRS & Farakka Barrage: Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
• DGQA (Naval): Degree in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering; OR 3-Year Diploma with 2 Years' experience in the respective field.
• BRO & MES: Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering; OR 3-Year Diploma in Electrical / Mechanical / Automobile Engineering with 2 Years' experience in Planning / Execution / Maintenance.
• DGLL: Degree in Electrical Engineering; OR Diploma in Electrical Engineering with 3 Years' experience.

Under S.No. 12 of Para 2 for Department of Telecommunications (DoT):

Age Limit: Up to 30 Years.

Under S.No. 13 of Para 2 for India Meteorological Department (IMD):

Age Limit: Up to 30 Years.

As per Para 2 and 2.4 of the notice, the crucial date for determining Essential Educational Qualifications and Experience is the closing date of the Online Application Form: 22 September 2026 (23:00 Hrs).

As per Para 2.1 of the notice:

• Where experience is required (e.g. BRO, MES, DGQA, DGLL), such experience must have been acquired after completion of the requisite Educational Qualification.
• Internships, industrial trainings, apprenticeships, and research fellowships completed during the course of acquiring the degree/diploma will NOT be counted as requisite work experience.

Under Para 7.1, the crucial date for age reckoning is 01 August 2026 (01.08.2026):

Date of Birth filled in the online application must match the Matriculation / Secondary Examination Certificate strictly.

Under Para 6, a candidate must be either:

• A citizen of India, or
• A subject of Nepal, or
• A subject of Bhutan, or
• A person of Indian origin migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India (holding an eligibility certificate issued by the Government of India).

Fee can be paid online via BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, or RuPay Debit Card up to 23.09.2026 (23:00 Hrs). Fee once paid is non-refundable.

Under Para 11 of the notice, an online correction window is scheduled from 28.09.2026 to 30.09.2026 (23:00 Hrs):

• Candidates can re-submit their modified form a maximum of two (02) times.
• First correction charges: ₹ 200/- (Uniform for all categories and genders).
• Second correction charges: ₹ 500/- (Uniform for all categories and genders).
• The latest modified application form will be treated as valid and all prior submissions stand cancelled.

The examination consists of two Computer Based Examinations (CBE):

Under Para 13.10 of the notice, negative marking rules are strictly differentiated between the two papers:

Under Para 13.11 and 13.12 of the notification, candidate-friendly digital tools are integrated directly onto the computer testing console:

• Virtual Scientific Calculator: Available on the computer screen for the entire duration of the examination (located to the left of the candidate's application photo).
• Reference Codes & Steam Tables: Tables of IS 456:2000 (Code of Practice for Plain & Reinforced Concrete) and Steam Tables are accessible via a dedicated "Useful Data" button on the console.
• Physical Hardware Barred: No physical calculator, printed table, or chart is permitted inside the exam lab.

Under Para 13.16, 13.18, and 18.4 of the notification:

• If Paper-I or Paper-II is conducted across multiple shifts, candidate raw scores will be normalized using the standard Commission formula published vide Notice dated 02.06.2025.
• Because mechanical and electrical disciplines receive different question papers for common posts, scores of Mechanical and Electrical engineering are normalized with each other.
• For Scientific Assistant in IMD, marks of Part-D, Part-E, and Part-F are normalized by treating them as distinct shifts.
• Paper-I is qualifying only: Normalized marks in Paper-I determine shortlisting for Paper-II. Only normalized scores in Paper-II decide final merit rankings.

Under Para 18.1 of the notice, the minimum qualifying thresholds for both Paper-I and Paper-II are:

The syllabus for General Intelligence and Reasoning in Paper-I includes both verbal and non-verbal reasoning topics:

• Analogies, similarities, and differences.
• Space visualization, problem solving, analysis, and judgment.
• Decision making, visual memory, and discrimination.
• Observation, relationship concepts, and arithmetical reasoning.
• Verbal and figure classification, arithmetical number series, and non-verbal series.
• Abstract ideas, symbols and relationships, and arithmetical computations.

Questions test general knowledge and observation expected of an educated person without requiring specialized study of any discipline:

• Current national and international events.
• India and its neighboring countries.
• Indian History, Culture, and Heritage.
• Geography and Economic Scene.
• General Polity and Constitution of India.
• Scientific Research and technological developments.

For JE (Telecom) in Department of Telecommunications (DoT):

• Engineering Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Calculus, Differential Equations, Probability & Statistics.
• Network Analysis (node/mesh, theorems, two-port networks).
• Signals and Systems (continuous/discrete, LTI systems, Fourier/Laplace/Z transforms).
• Electronic Devices (semiconductors, carrier transport, PN diodes, BJTs, MOSFETs).
• Analog Circuits (amplifiers, op-amps, active filters, oscillators).
• Digital Circuits (Boolean algebra, combinational & sequential circuits, DAC/ADC, memory).
• Control Systems (feedback, transfer function, stability, Bode/Nyquist plots).
• Analog & Digital Communications (AM, FM, PM, PCM, digital modulation ASK/PSK/FSK/QAM, information theory).
• Electromagnetics & Antennas (Maxwell equations, wave propagation, transmission lines, waveguides).

Under Annexure-XVI (Schedule-I), only male candidates are eligible for BRO posts. Selected candidates must mandatorily qualify the Physical Efficiency Test conducted at GREF Centre, Dighi Camp, Pune:

Under Schedule-III of Annexure-XVI:

• Visual Acuity: Not less than 6/12 each eye or Right 6/6, Left 6/24. Corrective glasses permitted. Unaided vision not below 6/60. Colour blindness is a ground for rejection in BRO.
• Tattoo Policy: Tattoos permitted only on the inner face of forearms (from inside elbow to wrist) and dorsum of palm. Vulgar/obscene tattoos or tattoos on other body parts lead to disqualification.
• BMI Standards: BMI less than 18 or above 30 leads to rejection (candidates with BMI >30 given 3 months to reduce below 30).

Under Para 20, ties in Paper-II aggregate scores are resolved sequentially:

1. Marks in Part (i) General Intelligence & Reasoning of Paper-I.
2. Marks in Part (ii) General Awareness of Paper-I.
3. Date of Birth, with older candidate placed higher in merit.
4. Alphabetical order of the candidate's name.

Under Para 16 of the notice, Document Verification (DV) of provisionally shortlisted candidates is conducted directly by the respective User Departments after the declaration of the Final Result.

Candidates must produce original matriculation certificates, degree/diploma certificates, marksheets, experience certificates, caste/EWS certificates, and photo ID proofs during DV.

Under Para 10.3 and 15.7 of the notice:

• Candidates opting for Aadhaar-Based Authentication during OTR enjoy safe application processing without rejection due to minor photo/signature variances.
• Candidates with Aadhaar authentication need not report 2 hours early at the exam venue or present secondary physical certificates.
• Non-Aadhaar candidates must report 2 hours before the exam start and produce additional physical identity proof.

1. Step 1 (OTR): Visit ssc.gov.in and click "Register Now" to generate your new OTR ID. (Old ssc.nic.in OTR is invalid).
2. Step 2 (Login): Login with your Registration Number and Password at ssc.gov.in/login.
3. Step 3 (Fill Form): Click "Apply" under Junior Engineer Examination, 2026 in the Live Examinations tab. Select posts, stream, and 3 exam center choices.
4. Step 4 (Live Photo & Sign): Capture live photograph using webcam or mySSC app and upload scanned signature (10-20 KB).
5. Step 5 (Fee Payment & Print): Pay ₹100 online (unless exempted) via UPI/Debit/Net Banking and print the confirmation receipt.

Candidates can also contact their respective SSC Regional Directorates via email/phone during working hours.

Official Disclaimer: All information presented on this page is compiled strictly from the official Junior Engineer Examination, 2026 notification (F. No. HQ-C-3019/1/2026-C-3) published by the Staff Selection Commission on its official website https://ssc.gov.in.

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