SSC JE Recruitment 2026 Out: 1748 Junior Engineer Posts, Apply Online at ssc.gov.in by September 22

Engineering aspirants have a fresh government job opening to chase. The Staff Selection Commission has released the SSC JE Recruitment 2026 notification on September 2, 2026, for a total of 1,748 Junior Engineer and Scientific Assistant posts. Online registration opened the same day at ssc.gov.in, and the last date to complete the SSC Junior Engineer application is September 22, 2026 (11:00 PM) — leaving candidates a short three-week window.

Issued under Advertisement Number HQ-C-3019/1/2026-C-3, the SSC JE notification invites applications for Junior Engineer roles in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical and Telecom, plus the Scientific Assistant post in the India Meteorological Department (IMD). These are Group 'B', Level-6 posts spread across central government organisations such as CPWD, MES, BRO and IMD. Here's the full breakdown before you apply.

SSC JE Recruitment 2026: Overview

SSC JE Vacancy 2026: Departments Covered

The SSC JE vacancy 2026 stands at 1,748 posts, distributed across multiple central government departments and organisations, including the Central Public Works Department (CPWD), Military Engineer Services (MES), Border Roads Organisation (BRO) and the India Meteorological Department (IMD), among others. SSC will publish the detailed organisation-wise and category-wise vacancy split separately, so check the official site for the exact numbers against each stream.

What's New in SSC JE 2026

A few changes make this cycle different from previous years:

• Two new posts have been introduced — JE (Telecom) under the Department of Telecommunications and Scientific Assistant in the IMD.

• Paper-I is qualifying only — its score will not be added to the final merit list.

• Final merit rests entirely on Paper-II (normalised marks), followed by document verification.

SSC JE Eligibility 2026: Age Limit and Qualification

Confirm you meet the SSC JE eligibility conditions before starting your application.

Nationality: Indian citizen.

Age limit: Between 18 and 30 years, going up to 32 years for certain posts and departments. Crucially, age is reckoned as on August 1, 2026, and category-wise relaxations apply as per government norms.

Educational qualification (stream-wise):

• JE (Civil): Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering.

• JE (Electrical): Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering.

• JE (Mechanical): Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.

• JE (Telecom): B.E./B.Tech in Electrical, Electronics, Communications, Computer Science, Telecommunications, IT or Instrumentation.

• Scientific Assistant (IMD): Graduate in Physics or Computer Science, as specified in the notification.

Read the official PDF for post-specific experience requirements and standards, particularly for BRO.

SSC JE Application Fee 2026 and Payment Deadline

The application fee is ₹100, payable only by male candidates from the UR, OBC and EWS categories. All female candidates, along with SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen (ESM) applicants, are exempt from the fee.

Note the timelines carefully — while the form must be submitted by September 22, the fee can be paid up to September 23, 2026 (11:00 PM). If you use the correction window later, charges apply: ₹200 for the first correction and ₹500 for the second.

SSC JE Exam Dates 2026

Keep these SSC JE exam dates handy:

Admit card and exact centre details will be released on ssc.gov.in nearer the exam.

SSC JE Selection Process 2026

Selection under SSC JE Recruitment 2026 runs in three stages:

1. Paper-I – A qualifying Computer-Based Examination that shortlists candidates for the next stage. Marks are not counted in the final merit.

2. Paper-II – A Computer-Based Examination that decides the final merit through normalised scores.

3. Document Verification – Carried out by the respective user departments after results.

SSC JE BRO Requirements 2026: Physical Standards

Physical and medical standards under this recruitment apply only to BRO posts — other departments do not have a PET/PMT stage. For Junior Engineer posts in the Border Roads Organisation:

• Only male candidates are eligible.

• Applicants must clear a one-mile run within 10 minutes (Physical Efficiency Test).

• Candidates must meet the prescribed height, chest and visual (eyesight) standards laid out in the notification.

If you're targeting a BRO posting, factor in this additional PET/PMT screening while preparing.

SSC JE Salary 2026

Selected Junior Engineers draw the Level-6 pay scale of ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 under the 7th CPC. Including allowances such as DA and HRA, the approximate in-hand salary for a fresher works out to roughly ₹44,000–₹52,000 per month, depending on the posting location, along with standard central government benefits.

How to Apply for SSC JE Recruitment 2026

Complete your SSC Junior Engineer application by following these steps:

1. Finish One-Time Registration (OTR) on ssc.gov.in or via the mySSC mobile app (if not already registered).

2. Log in and open the Junior Engineer Examination, 2026 application link.

3. Fill in your personal and educational details.

4. Add your post preferences and preferred examination centres.

5. Upload your signature and live photograph in the prescribed format.

6. Pay the applicable fee (male UR/OBC/EWS candidates).

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

Direct Links

• SSC JE 2026 Apply Online: [insert live link]

• SSC JE Notification 2026 PDF: [insert live link]

• Official website: https://ssc.gov.in