The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) officially released the notification for the Junior Engineer (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical) Examination 2026 on 25 October 2026. This flagship national-level recruitment drive invites online applications to fill 1,765 Group 'B' (Non-Gazetted) Non-Ministerial positions across key engineering wings of the Government of India, including CPWD, Central Water Commission (CWC), Military Engineer Services (MES), Border Roads Organisation (BRO), Farakka Barrage Project, and NTRO.
For engineering diploma holders and degree graduates, the SSC JE examination represents one of the most prestigious career pathways in the Indian public sector, offering executive responsibilities, structural job security, and competitive remuneration under the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC). Candidates can complete their One Time Registration (OTR) and submit their online applications exclusively on the official SSC portal (https://ssc.gov.in).
SSC JE 2026 Recruitment: Overview & Key Highlights
The Staff Selection Commission conducts a unified competitive examination to select technical personnel for engineering cadre posts across major Central Ministries and Autonomous Bodies. Selected candidates are posted across India depending on cadre allocation, physical fitness standards (such as BRO requirements), and merit order achieved across Paper-1 and Paper-2 computer-based tests.
SSC JE 2026 Exam Schedule & Key Dates
Candidates must strictly adhere to the operational deadlines issued by the Commission. Late submissions or fee payments beyond the cut-off dates will not be processed under any circumstances. It is strongly advised to complete registration early to avoid potential server load during the closing days.
Category-Wise Application Fee Structure
The processing fee for SSC JE online application is non-refundable. Candidates applying under exempted categories must ensure their category claims are supported by valid certificates during Document Verification (DV).
Eligibility Criteria: Age Limit & Educational Qualification
Educational qualifications and age limits vary based on the participating department. Diploma holders applying for specific departments (like MES and DGQA) require two years of relevant professional experience, whereas B.E./B.Tech degree holders are eligible across departments without prior experience.
Age Relaxation Rules: Relaxation in upper age limits is applicable as per Central Government rules:
- OBC Candidates: 3 Years
- SC/ST Candidates: 5 Years
- PwBD (Unreserved): 10 Years | PwBD (OBC): 13 Years | PwBD (SC/ST): 15 Years
- Ex-Servicemen (ESM): 3 Years after deduction of military service from actual age.
SSC JE Vacancy Breakdown 2026
A total of 1,765 tentative vacancies have been announced across technical disciplines and allocation departments. Below is the cadre and stream distribution framework:
Salary Structure & Allowance Matrix (7th CPC Pay Level-6)
Candidates appointed to the Junior Engineer cadre are placed in Pay Level-6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400) under the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. Total monthly emoluments vary based on city categorization (Class X, Y, and Z cities).
Selection Process & Examination Scheme
The SSC JE selection process consists of two stages of Computer Based Tests (CBT) followed by Document Verification by user departments:
- Paper-I (Computer Based Examination – Tier 1): Objective Multiple-Choice Test covering Reasoning, General Awareness, and Technical Subject.
- Paper-II (Computer Based Examination – Tier 2): Objective Technical Test in specialized engineering domain (Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical). Candidates are allowed to use non-programmable scientific calculators in Paper-II.
- Document Verification (DV): Conducted directly by allocated User Departments post Final Merit list publication.
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Step-by-Step SSC JE Online Application Guide
The Staff Selection Commission mandates registration via the One-Time Registration (OTR) system on its updated official web portal. Follow this step-by-step guide to complete your application