Submitting the SSC JE application form is the first step towards appearing for the recruitment examination. Even if you meet the eligibility criteria, missing the application deadline or entering incorrect details can prevent your application from being accepted. The SSC JE 2026 notification has been released by the Staff Selection Commission, and candidates can now complete the online application within the prescribed dates.
The online application process involves completing One-Time Registration (OTR), filling in personal and educational details, selecting the relevant post and examination subject, providing the required information, capturing a real-time photograph, uploading the signature, paying the application fee if applicable, and submitting the form. Knowing these steps in advance makes it easier to complete the application correctly within the prescribed timeline.
The SSC JE 2026 notification has announced the important dates for online application, fee payment, application correction, and the Computer-Based Examinations. Candidates should complete their applications and fee payment within the prescribed deadlines.
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SSC JE 2026 Exam Schedule |
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Event |
Date |
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SSC JE 2026 Notification |
September 2, 2026 |
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Online Application Begins |
September 2, 2026 |
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Last Date to Apply Online |
September 22, 2026 (11:00 PM) |
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Last Date for Fee Payment |
September 23, 2026 (11:00 PM) |
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Application Correction Window |
September 28 to 30, 2026 (11:00 PM) |
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SSC JE Paper 1 Exam |
October/November 2026 (Tentative) |
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SSC JE Paper 2 Exam |
December 2026 (Tentative) |
Candidates should complete the application before the deadline rather than waiting until the last day. The application fee, where applicable, must also be successfully received by SSC by the prescribed deadline. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Before applying, make sure you meet the SSC JE 2026 eligibility criteria, including the required age limit, educational qualification, nationality, and post-specific conditions. Verifying your eligibility beforehand can help you avoid issues during the application and document verification process.
Candidates should check the following before applying:
Educational qualification required for the post and relevant engineering discipline.
Age limit applicable to the post and category.
Nationality requirements prescribed by SSC.
Post-specific eligibility conditions, including experience or physical standards wherever applicable.
If you are unsure about any eligibility requirement, verify it in the official notification before submitting the application form, as candidature may be cancelled if the candidate does not meet the prescribed conditions.
One-Time Registration (OTR) is mandatory before applying for SSC JE 2026. Candidates must complete their OTR on the new SSC website at ssc.gov.in before proceeding to the Online Application Form. The OTR generated on the old SSC website, ssc.nic.in, will not function on the new website.
Candidates can submit the SSC JE 2026 application form through the official SSC website or the mySSC mobile application. SSC has also advised candidates to opt for Aadhaar-Based Authentication while completing the OTR process.
Once an OTR is generated on the new SSC website, it remains valid for examinations applied for through the new website. Candidates should therefore enter their details carefully while completing the OTR. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
The SSC JE 2026 application fee is ₹100 for candidates who are not covered under the fee exemption. Women candidates and candidates belonging to SC, ST, PwBD, and eligible Ex-Servicemen (ESM) categories are exempted from paying the application fee.
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SSC JE 2026 Application Fee |
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Category |
Application Fee |
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General/OBC/EWS |
₹100 |
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SC/ST |
Exempted |
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PwBD |
Exempted |
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Women Candidates |
Exempted |
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Eligible Ex-Servicemen (ESM) |
Exempted |
The application fee can be paid online through BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, or RuPay Debit Card. Candidates should ensure that the payment is successfully received by SSC; otherwise, the application may be treated as incomplete and rejected. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
Candidates should keep their personal, educational, and identity details ready before starting the SSC JE 2026 application. The Online Application Form requires candidates to provide details related to their qualifying educational qualification, post, examination subject, and other applicable information.
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SSC JE 2026 Documents and Details Required |
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Document/Detail |
Purpose |
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Aadhaar or other valid ID details |
OTR and identity authentication |
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Educational qualification details |
Application form and eligibility details |
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Qualifying examination details |
Passing year, board/university, roll number, percentage/CGPA, etc. |
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Recent photograph |
Real-time photograph capture during application |
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Signature |
JPEG/JPG format, 10 KB to 20 KB |
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Category details, if applicable |
Applicable reservation and fee exemption |
Candidates are not required to have a pre-existing photograph for submitting the Online Application Form. The application module captures a real-time photograph while the candidate is filling out the form. The scanned signature should be in JPEG/JPG format, with a file size of 10 KB to 20 KB and an approximate dimension of 6.0 cm width × 2.0 cm height. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5} :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
Candidates can complete the SSC JE 2026 application process through the official SSC website or the mySSC mobile application. Follow these steps:
Step 1: Visit the official SSC website, ssc.gov.in, and complete your One-Time Registration (OTR). Candidates who already have an OTR on the new website can log in using their registration credentials.
Step 2: Log in to the SSC online system using your Registration Number and password and click the Apply link under the Junior Engineer Examination, 2026 section.
Step 3: Fill in the required application details, including the post applied for, qualifying educational qualification, educational details, category, and other applicable information.
Step 4: Select the relevant subject for the Computer-Based Examination according to your eligibility and post. Candidates should carefully select the examination subject because the subject/stream opted for in the application cannot be changed later.
Step 5: Capture your real-time photograph through the application module and upload your signature in the prescribed JPG/JPEG format and size.
Step 6: Pay the application fee, if applicable, through the available online payment modes and ensure that the payment is successfully received by SSC.
Step 7: Preview the complete application form and carefully verify all the details before submitting the form.
Step 8: Submit the application form and save/download the application details for future reference.
Uploading a valid signature and providing an acceptable photograph are important parts of the SSC JE application process. SSC has introduced real-time photograph capture in the Online Application Module, so candidates do not need to keep a pre-existing photograph for submitting the application.
The photograph is captured in real time while filling out the Online Application Form.
The signature should be in JPEG/JPG format.
The signature file size should be 10 KB to 20 KB.
The signature dimensions should be approximately 6.0 cm in width and 2.0 cm in height.
Blurred signatures may lead to rejection of the application.
Candidates opting for Aadhaar-Based Authentication are given specific relaxations regarding rejection on the ground of photograph or signature standards, as prescribed by SSC.
Candidates should carefully follow the photograph and signature requirements given in the official SSC JE 2026 notification before submitting the application. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
SSC will provide a correction window from September 28 to September 30, 2026, up to 11:00 PM. Candidates whose completed applications, along with the requisite fee where applicable, have been received within the prescribed period can make corrections during this window.
A candidate can correct and resubmit the application form two times. The correction charge is ₹200 for the first correction and ₹500 for the second correction, irrespective of gender or category. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}