SSC JE 2026 Notification Soon
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is expected to release the SSC JE 2026 Notification soon. The SSC Junior Engineer Examination 2026 will be conducted to recruit engineers for various central government departments and organizations.
As per the SSC Exam Calendar 2026-27, the SSC JE 2026 Notification is expected to be released in March 2026, and the Computer-Based Examination (Paper-I) is likely to be conducted between May and June 2026.
SSC JE 2026 Notification – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | SSC Junior Engineer (JE) Examination 2026 |
| Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission |
| Posts | Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical) |
| Job Level | Group B (Non-Gazetted) |
| Pay Scale | Level-6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Notification Release | March 2026 (Expected) |
| Last Date to Apply | April 2026 (Expected) |
| Paper-I Exam Date | May – June 2026 |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
Posts & Departments
The SSC JE exam recruits engineers for multiple departments. Based on the SSC JE 2025 notification, the following organizations are expected to participate in 2026:
- Border Roads Organization (BRO) – JE (Civil, Electrical & Mechanical)
- Central Water Commission (CWC) – JE (Civil & Mechanical)
- Central Public Works Department (CPWD) – JE (Civil & Electrical)
- Military Engineer Services (MES) – JE (Civil, Electrical & Mechanical)
- DGQA‑Naval, Ministry of Defence – JE (Mechanical & Electrical)
- Farakka Barrage Project, Ministry of Jal Shakti – JE (Civil & Electrical)
- National Technical Research Organization (NTRO) – JE (Civil)
- Central Water & Power Research Station – JE (Civil & Electrical
Eligibility Critrtia
Post-Wise Educational Qualifications for SSC JE 2026
| Organization | Post | Educational Qualification | Experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| Border Roads Organization (BRO) | JE Civil (JEC) | Degree or 3-yr Diploma in Civil Engg. from recognized Univ./Inst./Board | 2 yrs in Planning/Execution/Maintenance of Civil works |
| BRO | JE Electrical/Mechanical (JE E/M) | Degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engg. or 3-yr Diploma in Electrical/Automobile/Mechanical Engg. | 2 yrs in Planning/Execution/Maintenance of Electrical/Mechanical works |
| Brahmaputra Board, Ministry of Jal Shakti | JE Civil (JE C) | 3-yr Diploma in Civil Engg. from recognized Univ./Inst. | None |
| Central Water Commission (CWC) | JE Mechanical (JE M) | Bachelors Degree/Diploma in Mechanical Engg. from recognized Univ./Inst. | None |
| CWC | JE Civil (JE C) | Bachelors Degree/Diploma in Civil Engg. from recognized Univ./Inst. | None |
| Central Public Works Department (CPWD) | JE Electrical (JE E) | Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engg. from recognized Univ./Inst. | None |
| CPWD | JE Civil (JE C) | Diploma in Civil Engg. from recognized Univ./Inst. | None |
| Central Water & Power Research Station | JE Electrical (JE E) | Diploma in Electrical Engg. from recognized Inst. | None |
| Central Water & Power Research Station | JE Civil (JE C) | Diploma in Civil Engg. from recognized Inst. | None |
| DGQA-NAVAL, Ministry of Defence | JE Mechanical (JEM) | Degree in Mechanical Engg. or 3-yr Diploma in Mechanical Engg. from recognized Univ./Inst. | 2 yrs in respective field |
| DGQA-NAVAL, Ministry of Defence | JE Electrical (JEE) | Degree in Electrical Engg. or 3-yr Diploma in Electrical Engg. from recognized Univ./Inst. | 2 yrs in respective field |
| Farakka Barrage Project, Ministry of Jal Shakti | JE Electrical (JEE) | Diploma in Electrical Engg. from recognized Univ./Inst./Board | None |
| Farakka Barrage Project | JE Civil (JE C) | Diploma in Civil Engg. from recognized Univ./Inst./Board | None |
| Military Engineer Services (MES) | JE Civil (JE C) | Degree in Civil Engg. or 3-yr Diploma in Civil Engg. from recognized Univ./Inst./Board | 2 yrs in Planning/Execution/Maintenance of Civil works |
| MES | JE Electrical/Mechanical (JE E/M) | Degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engg. or 3-yr Diploma in Electrical/Mechanical Engg. from recognized Univ./Inst./Board | 2 yrs in Planning/Execution/Maintenance of Electrical/Mechanical works |
| National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO) | JE Civil (JEC) | Diploma in Civil Engg. from recognized Univ./Inst. | None |
Age Limits for SSC JE 2026 Posts
Most posts have upper limit of 30 years (born 02.01.1996 to 01.01.2008); CPWD posts up to 32 years (born 02.01.1994 to 01.01.2008)
| Organization/Post Group | Age Limit | Birth Date Range |
|---|---|---|
| All except CPWD (e.g., BRO, CWC, MES, etc.) | Up to 30 yearsSSC-JE-2025.pdf | 02.01.1996 – 01.01.2008 |
| CPWD (JE C, JE E) | Up to 32 yearsSSC-JE-2025.pdf | 02.01.1994 – 01.01.2008 |
SSC JE 2026 Age Relaxation
| Category | Age 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 deduction of military service from actual age |
| Defence Personnel disabled in hostilities (Unreserved/EWS/OBC) | 3 years |
| Defence Personnel disabled in hostilities (SC/ST) | 8 years |
SSC JE 2026 Selection Process
SSC JE follows a two-tier computer-based examination process followed by Document Verification (DV). Candidates must qualify Paper-I to appear for Paper-II; final merit is based on Paper-II marks (normalized where applicable)
1. Paper-I (Computer Based Examination)
Paper-I is the first stage of the SSC JE recruitment process. It is an objective-type online examination designed to test candidates’ basic engineering knowledge along with general aptitude.
Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 50 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| General Engineering (Civil / Mechanical / Electrical) | 100 | 100 |
Total Marks: 200
Duration: 2 Hours
Key Points:
- The exam will be conducted in online mode (CBT).
- Questions are objective type (MCQs).
- The paper will be available in English and Hindi.
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.
Candidates who score above the cut-off marks will be shortlisted for the next stage.
2. Paper-II (Computer Based Examination)
Paper-II is the second stage of the SSC JE examination and focuses entirely on the candidate’s engineering discipline.
Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Engineering (Civil / Electrical / Mechanical) | 100 | 300 |
Total Marks: 300
Duration: 2 Hours
Important Points:
- The exam will be conducted in computer-based mode.
- Questions will be objective-type MCQs.
- Negative Marking: 1 mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer.
3. Document Verification (DV)
Candidates who qualify Paper-II will be called for Document Verification.
During this stage, candidates must present original documents such as:
- Educational qualification certificates
- Identity proof
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS, if applicable)
- PwBD certificate (if applicable)
- Experience certificate (for certain posts)
If a candidate fails to produce valid documents, their candidature may be cancelled.
Final Merit List
The final merit list will be prepared based on the combined marks obtained in Paper-I and Paper-II. After the merit list is released, selected candidates will be appointed as Junior Engineers in various central government departments.
SSC JE 2026 FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
Q1. When will the SSC JE 2026 notification be released?
The SSC JE 2026 notification is expected to be released in March 2026 by the Staff Selection Commission. According to the SSC exam calendar, the Paper-I exam is likely to be conducted between May and June 2026..
Q2. What is SSC JE Exam?
The SSC Junior Engineer (JE) Examination is a national-level recruitment exam conducted by SSC to recruit engineers in various central government departments such as CPWD, MES, BRO, and Central Water Commission.
Q3. What are the posts offered through SSC JE 2026?
The SSC JE exam recruits candidates for the following engineering posts: Junior Engineer (Civil), Junior Engineer (Mechanical), Junior Engineer (Electrical)
Q4. What is the educational qualification for SSC JE 2026?
Candidates must have a Diploma or Degree in Engineering in the relevant discipline (Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical) from a recognized university or institute.
Q5. What is the selection process for SSC JE 2026?
The SSC JE recruitment process consists of the following stages: Paper-I (Computer Based Examination) and Paper-II (Computer Based Examination) followed by Document Verification.
Final selection is based on the combined marks of Paper-I and Paper-II.
Q6. What is the salary of SSC Junior Engineer?
Selected candidates receive a Level-6 salary under the 7th Pay Commission, which ranges from ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400 per month, along with allowances such as DA, HRA, and TA.
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