SSC JE 2026 PwBD Changes: New Posts Included in Disability Suitability List

SSC JE 2026 brings changes to the PwBD suitability list, with several posts now identified for specified disability categories.

The updated list includes JE Civil and JE Electrical under the Directorate General of Lighthouses & Lightships (DGL&L), JE Telecom in the Department of Telecommunications, Scientific Assistant in the India Meteorological Department (IMD), and JE Civil in the Department of Fisheries.

If you are applying under the PwBD category, you should check the post-wise suitability, disability certificate requirements, and examination facilities before submitting the application.

SSC JE 2026 PwBD Changes

The major change in SSC JE 2026 is the expansion of the PwBD suitability list. The 2025 notification covered Junior Engineer Civil and JE Electrical/Mechanical posts under the specified PwBD suitability categories.

The 2026 notification provides suitability details for additional posts, including:

• JE Civil in the Directorate General of Lighthouses & Lightships

• JE Electrical in the Directorate General of Lighthouses & Lightships

• JE Telecom in the Department of Telecommunications

• Scientific Assistant in the India Meteorological Department

• JE Civil in the Department of Fisheries

The suitability of a post depends on the disability category and the functional requirements specified for that post. Therefore, you should check the relevant category before selecting your post preference.

SSC JE 2026 New Posts in PwBD Suitability List

The newly listed posts have different disability suitability criteria. The relevant categories and functional requirements are specified separately in the notification.

JE Civil in Directorate General of Lighthouses & Lightships

JE Civil under DGL&L has been identified as suitable for the following PwBD categories:

• Deaf (D) and Hard of Hearing (HH)

• One Arm (OA), One Leg (OL), Leprosy Cured (LC), Dwarfism (Dw) and Acid Attack Victims (AAV)

• Specific Learning Disability (SLD) and Mental Illness (MI)

• Multiple Disabilities (MD) involving the specified categories

The functional requirements include sitting, standing, bending, kneeling, crouching, manipulation with fingers, reading and writing, seeing, hearing and communication.

JE Electrical in Directorate General of Lighthouses & Lightships

JE Electrical under DGL&L is identified as suitable for:

• Deaf (D) and Hard of Hearing (HH)

• One Leg (OL), Cerebral Palsy (CP), Leprosy Cured (LC), Dwarfism (Dw) and Acid Attack Victims (AAV)

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (Mild) [ASD(M)], Specific Learning Disability (SLD) and Mental Illness (MI)

• Multiple Disabilities involving the specified categories

The functional requirements include sitting, standing, walking, bending, lifting, kneeling and crouching, manipulation with fingers, reading and writing, seeing, communication, and pulling and pushing.

JE Telecom in the Department of Telecommunications

JE Telecom is an important addition to the SSC JE 2026 PwBD suitability list. The post is identified as suitable for:

• Visually Handicapped (VH) or Low Vision

• Locomotor Disability, including One Arm (OA), One Leg (OL) and One Arm and One Leg (OAL)

• Leprosy Cured (LC), Cerebral Palsy (CP), Dwarfism (Dw), Acid Attack Victims (AAV), Spinal Deformity and Spinal Injury without associated neurological or limb dysfunction, as specified

• Multiple Disabilities involving the specified categories

JE Telecom is particularly relevant for candidates with Low Vision because this post has been identified as suitable for the VH category.

Scientific Assistant in IMD

Scientific Assistant in the India Meteorological Department is also included in the 2026 PwBD suitability list.

The post is identified as suitable for:

• One Leg (OL)

• One Arm (OA)

• Dwarfism (Dw)

• Acid Attack Victims (AAV)

The functional requirements include sitting, standing, walking, reading and writing, seeing, and communication.

JE Civil in the Department of Fisheries

JE Civil in the Department of Fisheries has also been included in the 2026 PwBD suitability list.

The suitable categories include:

• Hard of Hearing (HH)

• One Arm (OA)

• One Leg (OL)

The functional requirements include sitting, standing, walking, bending, lifting, pulling and pushing, kneeling and crouching, manipulation with fingers, reading and writing, seeing, hearing and communication.

SSC JE 2026 PwBD List: What Changed From 2025?

The 2026 notification expands the range of posts covered under the PwBD suitability list.

In 2025, the suitability details covered JE Civil and JE Electrical/Mechanical posts. The specified categories included Deaf, Hard of Hearing, One Arm, One Leg, Cerebral Palsy, Leprosy Cured, Dwarfism, Acid Attack Victims, Specific Learning Disability, Mental Illness and Multiple Disabilities.

The 2026 notification adds separate suitability details for JE Civil and JE Electrical under DGL&L, JE Telecom under the Department of Telecommunications, Scientific Assistant in IMD and JE Civil in the Department of Fisheries.

Key Change for Low Vision Candidates

One notable change is the inclusion of JE Telecom under the Department of Telecommunications for VH or Low Vision candidates.

The post is also identified as suitable for specified locomotor disabilities and Multiple Disabilities involving the listed categories.

Candidates should not assume that the suitability of one post applies to another. The notification specifies disability suitability separately for different posts.

What Does the SSC JE 2026 PwBD Change Mean for You?

If you are applying under the PwBD category, the expanded suitability list gives you additional posts to consider. However, eligibility depends on the disability category recognised for the particular post.

Before choosing your preferences, check:

• Whether your disability category is suitable for the post.

• Whether your disability certificate mentions the applicable disability sub-category.

• Whether you meet the educational and other eligibility conditions.

• Whether the post has any specified functional, physical or medical requirements.

• Whether you need examination support such as a scribe or assistive technology.

A PwBD candidate selected on their own merit can also be considered against an unreserved vacancy if the post is identified as suitable for the relevant disability category, subject to the applicable rules.

SSC JE 2026 PwBD Eligibility and Disability Certificate

If you are applying under the PwBD category, you need to select the appropriate disability category in the application form according to your disability certificate.

The application categories include:

• VH

• OH

• HH

• PwBD-Others

You should select the category carefully because changes to the selected PwBD category are not allowed later.

PwBD Certificate Requirements

Your disability certificate should mention the relevant disability sub-category, such as OA, OL, BL, Dw, MI or SLD, wherever applicable.

You must produce the required certificate during Document Verification or whenever it is requested by the Commission. Failure to provide the required certificate may result in cancellation of candidature.

SSC JE 2026 Scribe and Assistive Device Provisions

SSC JE 2026 also provides provisions related to scribes, technology and assistive devices for eligible PwBD candidates.

Candidates with Low Vision or Cerebral Palsy may be eligible for these facilities subject to the conditions specified in the notification. If you require a scribe, technology or an assistive device during the examination, you need to follow the prescribed procedure while filling out the online application and provide the required certificate.

You should check the applicable conditions carefully before submitting your application, particularly if you require examination assistance.

What Should You Check Before Applying for SSC JE 2026?

Before submitting the SSC JE 2026 application under the PwBD category, check the following:

1. PwBD category: Make sure the category selected in the application matches your disability certificate.

2. Post suitability: Check whether your disability category is suitable for the post you want to select.

3. Certificate: Keep the required disability certificate ready for Document Verification.

4. Eligibility: Verify the educational and other eligibility conditions for your preferred post.

5. Functional requirements: Check the specified functional or medical requirements, wherever applicable.

6. Examination assistance: If you need a scribe, technology or an assistive device, check the prescribed requirements before completing the application.

The SSC JE 2026 PwBD suitability list provides post-specific details, so you should not rely only on the broad PwBD category. Check the suitability of your disability category for each preferred post before finalising your application.

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