SSC JE Recruitment 2026 Notification OUT for 1,748 Junior Engineer Posts at ssc.gov.in – Apply Online by September 22

Engineering graduates and diploma holders eyeing a stable central government job have a fresh, high-value opening. The Staff Selection Commission has released the SSC JE (Junior Engineer) 2026 Notification, opening 1,748 tentative vacancies across Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and — new this year — Telecom disciplines, plus the newly added Scientific Assistant post in the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Positioned as Group 'B' roles in Pay Level-6, these posts span premier engineering wings of the government including CPWD, MES, BRO, and IMD. With the online application window already active on ssc.gov.in and closing on September 22, this is one of the most sought-after technical recruitment drives of the year — and the addition of Telecom JE and IMD Scientific Assistant posts, each with a separate exam pattern, makes SSC JE 2026 notably different from previous cycles.

SSC JE RECRUITMENT 2026 – OVERVIEW

• Recruiting Body: Staff Selection Commission (SSC)

• Examination: Junior Engineer (JE) Examination 2026

• Posts: Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Telecom) + Scientific Assistant (IMD)

• Total Vacancies: 1,748 (tentative)

• Job Classification: Group 'B', Pay Level-6

• Application Mode: Online only

• Notification Released: September 2, 2026

• Application Start Date: September 2, 2026

• Last Date to Apply Online: September 22, 2026 (11:00 PM)

• Last Date for Fee Payment: September 23, 2026 (11:00 PM)

• Application Correction Window: September 28 to 30, 2026

• Paper-I (tentative): October/November 2026

• Paper-II (tentative): December 2026

• Official Website: ssc.gov.in

SSC JE 2026 VACANCY & DEPARTMENTS

A total of 1,748 tentative vacancies have been announced, distributed across various Government of India organisations and departments. The final post-wise and category-wise vacancy breakup will be published by SSC. Key recruiting departments include the Central Public Works Department (CPWD), Military Engineer Services (MES), Border Roads Organisation (BRO), and the India Meteorological Department (IMD), among others.

What's new in SSC JE 2026:

• Junior Engineer (Telecom) added as a new discipline

• Scientific Assistant (IMD) added as a new post

• A separate exam pattern has been notified for the newly added posts

Candidates applying for BRO posts should specifically check the prescribed physical and medical standards before submitting their preference.

SSC JE 2026 ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Educational Qualification: Candidates must hold a Degree or Diploma (BE/B.Tech/Diploma) in the relevant engineering discipline — Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Telecom — as specified for each post. Since the essential qualification varies by organisation and post, candidates should not assume that a single qualification applies to every SSC JE vacancy; always match your qualification to the specific post in the official notification.

Age Limit: Generally 18 to 30 years, with the upper limit extending to 32 years for certain posts, depending on the department. The crucial date for calculating age is August 1, 2026. Age relaxation applies to reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen) as per government rules.

Nationality: As per SSC eligibility norms specified in the official notification.

SSC JE 2026 APPLICATION FEE

• Application Fee: ₹100

• Exempted Categories: Women, SC, ST, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempt from the fee

• Payment Mode: Online (through the SSC portal's payment gateway)

• Last Date for Fee Payment: September 23, 2026 (11:00 PM)

HOW TO APPLY FOR SSC JE 2026 (Step-by-Step)

Step 1: Visit the official SSC website — ssc.gov.in

Step 2: Click on the "Apply" tab and select the SSC JE 2026 notification link.

Step 3: Complete the one-time registration (OTR) if not already registered, to generate your login credentials.

Step 4: Log in and fill out the SSC JE 2026 application form with personal, educational, and post-preference details.

Step 5: Upload the required documents, photograph, and signature in the prescribed format.

Step 6: Pay the application fee online (₹100, where applicable).

Step 7: Submit the form and download/print the confirmation page for future reference.

Reminder: Post and department preference is a critical part of SSC JE recruitment. SSC collects preferences through the online option form before the First Round of Tentative Allocation, so choose your preferred posts/departments carefully.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR SSC JE 2026 APPLICATION

• Class 10 marksheet/certificate (date of birth proof)

• Class 12 marksheet/certificate

• Graduation/Diploma marksheet and degree/diploma certificate

• College leaving certificate (if applicable)

• Category/reservation certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS), if applicable

• PwD certificate (if applicable)

• No Objection Certificate (NOC), if applicable

• Passport-size photograph, signature, and valid photo ID

SSC JE 2026 SELECTION PROCESS & EXAM PATTERN

The SSC JE 2026 selection process consists of Paper-I, Paper-II, Document Verification, and Medical Examination. Both papers are conducted in Computer-Based Examination (CBE) mode.

• Paper-I: Objective type, tentatively in October/November 2026, duration 2 hours

• Paper-II: Discipline-specific (Civil / Mechanical / Electrical / Telecom), tentatively in December 2026, duration 2 hours

• Document Verification: For shortlisted candidates

• Medical Examination: As per post requirements (especially for field/BRO posts)

Candidates should refer to the official notification PDF for the confirmed exam pattern, marking scheme, and merit calculation, particularly for the newly added Telecom JE and IMD Scientific Assistant posts, which follow a separate pattern.

SSC JE 2026 SALARY & PAY SCALE

SSC JE posts are classified as Group 'B' posts in Level-6 of the Pay Matrix, with a pay scale of ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400 (basic pay ₹35,400, Grade Pay ₹4,200). In addition to basic pay, selected candidates are entitled to admissible allowances such as DA, HRA, and TA as per central government norms.