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SSC JE Recruitment 2026

SSC JE Recruitment 2026 | Apply Online for 1,748 Posts, Exam Pattern, Fee & Last Date

🔧 SSC Junior Engineer (JE) Recruitment 2026

Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released notification for 1,748 Junior Engineer & Scientific Assistant posts in various Government of India organisations. Apply online from 2 September to 22 September 2026.

📢 Total Vacancy: 1,748
📝 Apply: 02–22 Sept 2026 💰 Fee: ₹100 📋 Paper-I: Oct/Nov 2026
📋 Quick Overview
SSC JE 2026 Overview
Exam NameJunior Engineer Examination 2026
Conducting AuthoritySSC
PostsJunior Engineer & Scientific Assistant
Total Tentative Vacancies1,748
Job LevelGroup 'B', Level-6
Pay Scale₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400
Application Start2 September 2026
Last Date22 September 2026 (11:00 PM)
Paper-IOctober/November 2026 (Tentative)
📆 Important Dates
EventDate
Online Application Starts2 September 2026
Last Date to Apply22 September 2026 (11:00 PM)
Last Date for Fee Payment23 September 2026 (11:00 PM)
Correction Window28–30 September 2026
Paper-IOctober/November 2026 (Tentative)
Paper-IIDecember 2026 (Tentative)
📊 Vacancy Details

Total Tentative Vacancies: 1,748

Posts include:

  • Junior Engineer (Civil)
  • Junior Engineer (Electrical)
  • Junior Engineer (Mechanical)
  • Junior Engineer (Electrical & Mechanical)
  • Junior Engineer (Telecom)
  • Scientific Assistant in IMD

Final post-wise/category-wise vacancy will be updated by SSC.

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility depends on the specific post and department. Diploma, Degree, and experience requirements vary by organisation.

Age Limit: Maximum age generally 30 years for several posts, 32 years for some posts. Check post-wise age requirement in the notification.

📌 Experience Rule: Where required, experience must be acquired after completing the prescribed educational qualification. Internship/training during the course is not counted.
₹ Application Fee

Fee: ₹100

Exempted: Women, SC, ST, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen candidates.

Payment via BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or permitted debit cards.

📝 Exam Pattern & Negative Marking

Paper-I (Qualifying)

SectionQuestionsMarks
General Intelligence & Reasoning5050
General Awareness5050
General Engineering (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical/Telecom/SA)100100
Total200200

Duration: 2 hours (2 hours 40 min for scribe). Negative marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer.

Paper-II (Merit)

PaperQuestionsMarksDuration
Paper-II (Technical)1003002 Hours

Negative marking: 1 mark per wrong answer.

📋 Selection Process

Paper-I: Qualifying, used for shortlisting. Minimum qualifying: UR 30%, OBC/EWS 25%, All Others 20%.

Paper-II: Final merit based on Paper-II performance + post/organisation preferences + eligibility conditions.

📌 Post Preference: Final allocation is merit-cum-preference. Once allotted, a post cannot be changed later.
🧭 How to Apply Online
  1. 1Complete SSC One-Time Registration if not already done.
  2. 2Login with Registration Number and password.
  3. 3Select Junior Engineer Examination 2026.
  4. 4Enter qualification details and select engineering subject/stream.
  5. 5Upload photograph and signature as per specifications.
  6. 6Preview the application carefully.
  7. 7Pay the application fee if applicable.
  8. 8Submit and save the final application form.
⚠️ Engineering subject/stream cannot be changed later. Select carefully according to your qualification.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the total vacancy in SSC JE 2026?
SSC has announced 1,748 tentative vacancies for the 2026 examination. The final vacancy position may be updated later.
What is the last date to apply for SSC JE 2026?
The online application can be submitted up to 22 September 2026 at 11:00 PM.
What is the application fee for SSC JE 2026?
The fee is ₹100. Women, SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempted from payment.
Can diploma holders apply for SSC JE?
Yes, diploma holders can apply for posts where the notification specifically accepts the relevant diploma. However, some posts require a degree or a combination of diploma and experience.
Is there negative marking in SSC JE?
Yes. There is a 0.25-mark penalty for each wrong answer in Paper-I and a 1-mark penalty in Paper-II.
Is Paper-I the final merit paper?
No. Paper-I is qualifying and is used for shortlisting candidates for Paper-II. Final selection/allocation is based on Paper-II performance along with post/organisation preferences and fulfilment of eligibility requirements.
Can I change my engineering subject after submitting the application?
Candidates should choose carefully because SSC states that the subject/stream opted for in the application according to the educational qualification cannot be changed later.