SSC JE Vacancy 2026: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the SSC Junior Engineer Examination 2026 notification for recruitment to various Junior Engineer posts in Central Government departments and offices. The examination also includes the post of Scientific Assistant in India Meteorological Department (IMD). The posts are classified as Group ‘B’ in Pay Level-6, with a pay scale of ₹35,400–₹1,12,400.
According to the official notice, the SSC JE 2026 application process starts on September 2, 2026, and eligible candidates can submit their online applications up to September 22, 2026. Candidates looking for the latest government job updates can also visit freejobsupdate.com for further updates.
SSC JE Vacancy 2026 – Short Details
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | SSC Junior Engineer Examination 2026 |
| Conducting Authority | Staff Selection Commission |
| Total Vacancies | 1,748 (Tentative) |
| Post | Junior Engineer / Scientific Assistant |
| Pay Level | Level-6 |
| Pay Scale | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 02 September 2026 |
| Last Date | 22 September 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 23 September 2026 |
| Paper-I Exam | October/November 2026 |
| Paper-II Exam | December 2026 |
The Commission has notified 1,748 tentative vacancies. Post-wise and category-wise final vacancies will be published on the SSC website.
SSC JE Vacancy 2026 Date
The online application window will remain open from 02 September to 22 September 2026. The application correction window is scheduled from 28 September to 30 September 2026. Paper-I is tentatively scheduled for October/November, while Paper-II is planned for December 2026.
SSC JE Recruitment 2026 Eligibility
SSC JE recruitment covers Civil, Electrical, Mechanical and Telecom engineering posts in several Central Government organizations, including BRO, CPWD, Central Water Commission, MES, Department of Telecommunications and others.
Candidates must possess the prescribed degree or three-year diploma in the relevant engineering discipline, depending on the post. Some posts also require relevant work experience. For example, certain BRO, DGQA-NAVAL and MES posts require diploma holders to have two years of relevant experience.
For Scientific Assistant in IMD, candidates need the prescribed bachelor’s degree in Science/Computer Science/Computer Applications/Electronics-related fields as specified in the notice.
SSC JE Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
The age is calculated as on 01 August 2026.
- Posts with 30-year limit: DOB between 02 August 1996 and 01 August 2008
- Posts with 32-year limit: DOB between 02 August 1994 and 01 August 2008
- SC/ST: 5 years relaxation
- OBC: 3 years relaxation
- PwBD: relaxation as prescribed in the notification
The applicable age limit depends on the post/organization.
SSC JE Recruitment 2026 Salary
Selected candidates will be appointed to Pay Level-6, carrying a basic pay scale of ₹35,400–₹1,12,400 under the 7th Central Pay Commission.
SSC JE Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
The application fee is ₹100. Women candidates, SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempted from payment of the fee.
SSC JE Recruitment 2026 SSC JE 2026 Exam Pattern
The examination consists of two Computer-Based Papers:
| Paper | Subjects | Questions/Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | Reasoning, General Awareness + Engineering subject | 200/200 | 2 Hours |
| Paper-II | Relevant Engineering/subject paper | 100/300 | 2 Hours |
PwD candidates eligible for a scribe receive additional time as prescribed in the notice. Paper-I is qualifying in nature, while Paper-II marks are used for final merit.
There is negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in Paper-I and 1 mark for each wrong answer in Paper-II.
SSC JE Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The SSC JE 2026 selection process includes:
- Paper-I
- Shortlisting for Paper-II
- Paper-II
- Document Verification
- Post/Department allocation as per merit and preference
- Required post-specific standards, wherever applicable
Minimum qualifying marks are 30% for UR, 25% for OBC/EWS and 20% for other categories. Final selection is based on Paper-II performance and post/organization preference.
How to apply for SSC JE exam 2026?
- Visit the official SSC website.
- Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) on the new SSC website.
- Log in and select SSC JE Examination 2026.
- Enter personal, educational and other required details.
- Select the appropriate engineering subject carefully.
- Upload/complete the required details and photograph/signature process.
- Pay the applicable application fee.
- Submit the form and save/print the final application.
The application can be submitted through the SSC website or the mySSC mobile application.
SSC JE Recruitment 2026 Apply Online Link
| Purpose | Link |
|---|---|
| SSC JE Recruitment 2026 Apply Online | Click Here |
| SSC JE 2026 Notification | Click Here |
| SSC JE Recruitment 2026 Official Website | Click Here |
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SSC JE Vacancy 2026 FAQs
Will there be SSC JE in 2026?
Yes. SSC has issued the Junior Engineer Examination 2026 notice.
Is the SSC JE 2026 notification released?
Yes. The notice is dated for upload on 02 September 2026.
How many vacancies are in SSC JE?
There are 1,748 tentative vacancies.
Is the SSC JE application open?
Yes. Applications are open from 02 September to 22 September 2026.
How to apply for SSC JE exam 2026?
Candidates must complete OTR and submit the online application through the SSC website or mySSC app.
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