SSC JE 2026 Notification Out: Exam Date Revised, Vacancy, Eligibility & Selection Process

SSC JE 2026 notification was released by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) on September 2, 2026. The recruitment process includes Junior Engineer and Scientific Assistant posts in various Central Government departments. Candidates can check the latest SSC JE 2026 vacancy, eligibility, application details, selection process, exam pattern, syllabus and salary on this page.

The latest SSC JE 2026 vacancy stands at 1,699 tentative posts. 

SSC JE 2026 Latest Update

Latest Update: SSC has updated the tentative vacancy details for the Junior Engineer Examination 2026, with the total tentative vacancy revised to 1,699 posts. In a corrigendum dated October 26, 2026, SSC revised the Paper-I examination schedule to November 2–6 and November 30–December 1, 2026. The corrigendum does not specify a revised Paper-II date. Candidates should refer to the latest official notices for vacancy and examination updates.

Admit Card Update: The SSC JE CBT 1 Admit Card 2026 was released on October 30, 2026. Candidates appearing for Paper-I can download their admit cards through the official SSC login portal and check their examination date, shift, reporting time and centre details.

As per the latest SSC corrigendum dated October 26, 2026, SSC JE Paper-I is scheduled for November 2 to 6 and November 30 to December 1, 2026. Candidates looking specifically for the SSC JE Paper-I schedule, CBT 1 dates, and other examination-related updates can check the latest SSC JE 2026 exam date.

SSC had earlier issued an important notice on September 16, 2026, reiterating that candidates should submit their Online Application Form for the Junior Engineer Examination 2026 before the closing date of September 22, 2026. The application process and correction window have now closed.

SSC also issued an addendum dated September 10, 2026, revising the Essential Educational Qualification for the Scientific Assistant post in the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Candidates interested in this post should check the revised qualification before applying. Read the official SSC JE 2026 Addendum PDF.

SSC JE 2026 Notification

The SSC JE 2026 notification was released on the official SSC website on September 2, 2026. The notification initially announced 1,748 tentative vacancies for Junior Engineer and Scientific Assistant posts. The latest tentative vacancy has subsequently been updated to 1,699 posts by the Commission.

The SSC JE 2026 application process was conducted from September 2 to September 22, 2026. Candidates can refer to the official notification and subsequent SSC updates to verify eligibility criteria, vacancies, examination scheme, selection process and other recruitment details.

SSC JE 2026 Overview

The Staff Selection Commission conducts the Junior Engineer examination to recruit candidates for technical posts in various Central Government departments. The 2026 recruitment also includes the Scientific Assistant post in the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

SSC JE 2026 Important Dates

The SSC JE 2026 important dates include the notification release, application period, fee payment, correction window and examination schedule. The application-related deadlines have passed. As per the October 26, 2026 corrigendum, Paper-I is scheduled for November 2–6 and November 30–December 1, 2026; the corrigendum does not specify a revised Paper-II date.

SSC JE 2026 Last Date to Apply

The SSC JE 2026 last date to apply was September 22, 2026, up to 11:00 PM. The last date for fee payment was September 23, 2026, up to 11:00 PM. The application correction window was available from September 28 to September 30, 2026, up to 11:00 PM.

The application process and correction window for SSC JE 2026 are now closed. Candidates who successfully submitted their applications should focus on the upcoming Paper-I examination and follow the latest SSC updates.

SSC JE 2026 Vacancy

The SSC JE 2026 vacancy has been updated by the Staff Selection Commission. The latest tentative vacancy is 1,699 posts across Junior Engineer and Scientific Assistant positions.

The vacancy announced in the initial SSC JE 2026 notification was 1,748 posts. The latest SSC vacancy update has revised the tentative total to 1,699 posts. Candidates should consider the latest vacancy figure while checking the current recruitment status.

Candidates should note that SSC does not collect State-wise or Zone-wise vacancy details. For information regarding State-wise or Zone-wise vacancies, candidates need to approach the concerned User Department.

The latest tentative vacancy includes the following posts:

• JE (Civil): 867

• JE (E&M): 183

• JE (Electrical): 108

• JE (Mechanical): 10

• JE (Telecommunication): 69

• Scientific Assistant: 462

• Total: 1,699

Candidates can check the SSC JE Vacancy 2026 page for detailed post-wise, branch-wise and category-wise vacancy information.

SSC JE 2026 Eligibility

Candidates must satisfy the SSC JE 2026 Eligibility Criteria conditions prescribed in the official SSC JE 2026 notification. The educational qualification and age limit vary according to the post and department.

Educational Qualification

Candidates should possess a relevant Degree or Diploma in the prescribed engineering discipline. Some posts also require relevant work experience along with the Diploma qualification. For Scientific Assistant in IMD, candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree in Science with Physics as one of the subjects from a recognised institution or university, or a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Applications, Electronics, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electronics Telecommunication Engineering, Instrumentation, Information Technology, Telecommunication Engineering, or Communication Engineering from a recognised institution or university. Candidates possessing the second qualification must also have passed Class XII examination from a recognised Board with Physics and Mathematics as one of the subjects, as prescribed in the latest addendum.

Age Limit

The maximum age limit for SSC JE 2026 depends on the post and department:

• Up to 30 years

• Up to 32 years

The crucial date for determining the age limit is August 1, 2026. The prescribed age relaxation will be applicable to eligible reserved category candidates as per Government rules.

Nationality

Candidates must satisfy the nationality requirements prescribed by the Government of India and mentioned in the SSC JE 2026 notification.

SSC JE 2026 Application Process

The SSC JE 2026 application process was conducted online through the official SSC website or the mySSC mobile application. Candidates had to first complete One-Time Registration (OTR) on the new SSC website before filling out the application form. The application process is now closed.

The application process included the following steps:

1. Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) on the new SSC website.

2. Log in using your Registration Number and password.

3. Click the Apply link under the Junior Engineer Examination 2026 section.

4. Fill in the required application details and select the relevant post and examination subject.

5. Complete the real-time photograph capture and upload the required signature and documents, wherever applicable.

6. Pay the application fee, if applicable.

7. Submit the form and save a copy of the completed application for future reference.

Candidates were advised to opt for Aadhaar-Based Authentication while completing the OTR process. The application module also captured a real-time photograph while filling out the application form.

SSC JE 2026 Application Fee

The SSC JE 2026 application fee is ₹100. Women candidates and candidates belonging to SC, ST, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen categories are exempted from payment of the application fee.

The application fee could be paid online through BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, or RuPay Debit Card. The last date for fee payment was September 23, 2026, up to 11:00 PM.

SSC JE 2026 Selection Process

The SSC JE 2026 selection process consists of two computer-based examinations followed by Document Verification. Paper-I is qualifying in nature, while the final selection and allocation of posts are based on performance in Paper-II and the preference of Post/Organization/Office exercised by the candidates.

1. Paper-I (Computer-Based Examination)

2. Paper-II (Computer-Based Examination)

3. Document Verification

Separate select lists are prepared for JE (Civil), JE (Electrical & Mechanical), JE (Telecom), and Scientific Assistant in IMD based on post preference-cum-normalized marks obtained in Paper-II, subject to the prescribed eligibility conditions and other provisions of the notification.

SSC JE 2026 Exam Pattern

The SSC JE 2026 Exam Pattern consists of two computer-based papers. Paper-I includes General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Awareness, and the relevant General Engineering subject. Paper-II focuses on the subject opted by the candidate according to their educational qualification.

As per the latest notification:

• Paper-I is qualifying in nature and carries 0.25 marks negative marking for each incorrect answer.

• Paper-II carries 1 mark negative marking for each incorrect answer.

• Candidates eligible for a scribe as per the notification will receive 20 minutes of compensatory time per hour of examination.

SSC JE 2026 Syllabus

The SSC JE 2026 syllabus is prescribed separately according to the post and educational qualification. Candidates have to select the relevant subject or stream while filling out the Online Application Form, and the opted subject cannot be changed later.

Paper-I

• General Intelligence & Reasoning

• General Awareness

• General Engineering as per the selected post/subject

Paper-II

Candidates attempt the subject corresponding to their selected post and educational qualification:

• Civil Engineering: General Engineering (Civil & Structural)

• Electrical Engineering: General Engineering (Electrical)

• Mechanical Engineering: General Engineering (Mechanical)

• Scientific Assistant in IMD: General Engineering (Computer Science and Information Technology), General Engineering (Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering), or Physics

• Telecom Engineering: Telecommunication Engineering

The relevant General Engineering and technical syllabus is prescribed by SSC in the official notification.

SSC JE 2026 Salary

Candidates selected through SSC JE 2026 will be appointed to the notified posts under Pay Level 6 of the 7th Central Pay Commission. The pay scale is ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400. In addition to the basic pay, selected candidates will receive applicable allowances and benefits as per Central Government rules.

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