SSC JE Recruitment 2026: 1,748 Junior Engineer & Scientific Assistant Vacancies | Salary Up to ₹1,12,400

Job Description

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the SSC Junior Engineer Examination 2026 notification for recruitment to Junior Engineer and Scientific Assistant posts across various Central Government departments and organisations.

According to the official notification, a total of 1,748 tentative vacancies have been announced. Candidates with eligible Engineering Diploma, B.E./B.Tech, B.Sc, Computer Science and other relevant qualifications can apply depending on the post. The posts are placed in Pay Level-6 with a pay scale of ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400 under the 7th Central Pay Commission.

Online applications started on 2 September 2026 and the last date to submit the application form is 22 September 2026 at 11:00 PM.

Job Overview

Particulars	Details
Company / Recruiting Body	Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Examination Name	SSC Junior Engineer Examination 2026
Job Role	Junior Engineer & Scientific Assistant
Total Vacancies	1,748 Tentative Vacancies
Job Location	Across India
Salary	₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400, Pay Level-6
Qualification	Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech / B.Sc / Relevant Bachelor’s Degree
Experience	Fresher or 2–3 Years depending on department and qualification
Job Type	Central Government, Group B
Application Mode	Online
Application Start Date	2 September 2026
Last Date	22 September 2026
Official Website	ssc.gov.in

The notification specifies that the posts carry All India Service Liability, meaning selected candidates may be posted anywhere in India.

Job Description

SSC JE Recruitment 2026 is a major opportunity for Engineering Diploma and Degree holders who want to build a career in the Central Government sector.

Through this examination, SSC will recruit candidates for different engineering positions such as:

• Junior Engineer – Civil
• Junior Engineer – Electrical
• Junior Engineer – Mechanical
• Junior Engineer – Electrical & Mechanical
• Junior Engineer – Telecommunication
• Scientific Assistant – India Meteorological Department

Recruitment is being conducted for several Central Government organisations, including the Border Roads Organisation, Central Water Commission, CPWD, Military Engineer Services, Department of Telecommunications, India Meteorological Department and other departments.

The officially notified 1,748 vacancies are tentative, so the final number and category-wise/post-wise distribution may change before the completion of recruitment.

About Staff Selection Commission

The Staff Selection Commission, commonly known as SSC, is a Government of India recruitment organisation working under the Department of Personnel and Training.

SSC conducts competitive examinations for recruitment to various posts in ministries, departments and organisations of the Central Government. SSC JE is one of its major technical recruitment examinations for engineering candidates.

For 2026, the Junior Engineer examination has also been expanded to cover Scientific Assistant recruitment in the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

Eligibility Criteria

Education Qualification

Educational qualification varies according to the post and department.

Junior Engineer – Civil

Candidates generally need:

• Degree in Civil Engineering

OR

• Three-year Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognised institution.

For departments such as BRO and MES, certain Diploma holders must also possess the prescribed professional experience.

For example, Diploma candidates applying for relevant BRO Civil Engineering posts require two years of experience in planning, execution or maintenance of Civil Engineering works.

Junior Engineer – Electrical / Mechanical

Candidates may require:

• B.E./B.Tech or equivalent Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Diploma in Electrical Engineering
• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
• Diploma in Automobile Engineering for certain eligible posts

Some departments accept Diploma holders without experience, while organisations such as BRO, MES and DGQA may require two years of relevant experience for specific Diploma-based posts.

Junior Engineer – Telecommunication

Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in an eligible discipline such as:

• Electrical Engineering
• Electronics Engineering
• Electrical Communications
• Computer Science
• Telecommunications
• Information Technology
• Instrumentation

The exact qualification must satisfy the conditions prescribed for the Department of Telecommunications post.

Scientific Assistant – IMD

Applicants may qualify with:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science with Physics as one of the subjects

OR an eligible Bachelor’s Degree in areas such as:

• Computer Science
• Computer Applications
• Electronics
• Electronics & Communication Engineering
• Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering
• Instrumentation
• Information Technology
• Telecommunication Engineering
• Communication Engineering

Candidates should carefully match their qualification with the specific post before submitting the application.

Age Limit

The crucial date for determining age is 1 August 2026.

For most posts, the maximum age limit is:

• Up to 30 years

For certain posts, including eligible CPWD and Directorate General of Lighthouses & Lightships positions:

• Up to 32 years

For posts having an upper age limit of 30 years, candidates must generally have been born between 2 August 1996 and 1 August 2008.

For posts having an upper age limit of 32 years, the applicable birth-date range is 2 August 1994 to 1 August 2008.

Age Relaxation

Government rules provide relaxation in the upper age limit:

• SC/ST: 5 Years
• OBC: 3 Years
• PwBD – UR/EWS: 10 Years
• PwBD – OBC: 13 Years
• PwBD – SC/ST: 15 Years
• Ex-Servicemen: 3 years after deduction of eligible military service from actual age

Additional relaxation applies to certain eligible Defence Personnel categories as specified in the official notification.

Gender

Male and female candidates can apply for eligible SSC JE 2026 posts.

However, there is an important exception:

Only male candidates are eligible for Junior Engineer posts in the Border Roads Organisation (BRO). BRO candidates must also meet the prescribed physical and medical requirements.

Experience Required

Experience requirements depend on the organisation and qualification.

• Several posts accept eligible Diploma or Degree holders without prior experience.
• BRO Diploma candidates for certain JE posts require 2 years of relevant experience.
• MES Diploma candidates for relevant Civil/Electrical/Mechanical posts require 2 years of prescribed experience.
• DGQA Diploma candidates for certain JE posts require 2 years of relevant experience.
• Directorate General of Lighthouses & Lightships may require 3 years of experience for certain Diploma-based posts.

Where experience is mandatory, SSC states that it must have been acquired after completing the required educational qualification. Internship, training or research undertaken while obtaining the qualification is not automatically treated as the required professional experience.

Job Responsibilities

Actual responsibilities will depend on the department and post allotted to the selected candidate. Typical Junior Engineer responsibilities may include:

• Supervising civil, electrical or mechanical engineering work
• Monitoring government construction and infrastructure projects
• Preparing technical estimates, measurements and reports
• Assisting senior engineers with project execution
• Inspecting engineering works and ensuring quality standards
• Monitoring maintenance and repair activities
• Maintaining technical records and project documentation
• Checking compliance with departmental engineering specifications
• Coordinating with contractors, technical staff and other government departments
• Supporting planning and implementation of engineering projects

For Scientific Assistant posts in IMD, responsibilities may involve technical and scientific support related to meteorological equipment, data systems, electronics, IT or the candidate’s allotted technical stream.

Required Skills

Candidates preparing for SSC JE 2026 should have a combination of technical knowledge and professional skills.

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of the candidate’s Engineering discipline
• Knowledge of basic Engineering principles
• Technical drawing and interpretation skills
• Engineering calculation ability
• Understanding of maintenance and project execution
• Knowledge of safety and quality standards
• Basic computer knowledge
• Problem-solving ability
• Familiarity with technical documentation and reports

Soft Skills

• Analytical thinking
• Attention to detail
• Communication skills
• Teamwork
• Time management
• Decision-making ability
• Discipline and responsibility
• Ability to work in field as well as office environments

Salary Details

Selected candidates will be appointed in Pay Level-6 under the 7th Central Pay Commission.

Pay Scale: ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400

The starting basic pay under Level-6 is ₹35,400. Eligible employees may also receive applicable Central Government allowances according to the rules of the department and place of posting.

These may include applicable:

• Dearness Allowance
• House Rent Allowance
• Transport-related allowances
• Other benefits admissible under government rules

Actual monthly gross and in-hand salary will vary according to posting location, allowances and statutory deductions.

Application Fee

Application Fee: ₹100

The following candidates are exempt from paying the application fee:

• Women candidates
• SC candidates
• ST candidates
• PwBD candidates
• Eligible Ex-Servicemen

Payment can be made online through supported options such as UPI, Net Banking and eligible debit cards.

How to Apply for SSC JE Recruitment 2026

Candidates can submit their application through the SSC website or the mySSC mobile application.

Step 1: Visit SSC Website

Open the official Staff Selection Commission website:

SSC Official Website

Step 2: Complete One-Time Registration

New applicants must complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) process on the current SSC website.

Candidates should note that an OTR created on SSC’s older website is not valid on the current portal.

Step 3: Login

Use your Registration Number and password to access the SSC candidate dashboard.

Step 4: Select SSC JE 2026

Open the Live Examination section and select:

Junior Engineer Examination, 2026

Then click on the Apply option.

Step 5: Enter Qualification Details

Select the post and provide the required:

• Educational qualification
• Engineering branch
• Passing year
• Category information
• Experience details, where applicable

Step 6: Select Examination Centres

Choose your preferred examination centres carefully.

Step 7: Capture Photograph

The SSC application system requires candidates to capture a current photograph according to the prescribed specifications. The photograph should clearly show the candidate’s face from the front without a cap, mask or spectacles.

Step 8: Upload Signature

Upload the scanned signature in the prescribed format and size.

Step 9: Pay Application Fee

Candidates who are not exempt must pay the ₹100 application fee online.

Step 10: Final Submission

Check every entry carefully before submitting the application.

After successful submission, save or print a copy of the application form for future reference.

Required Documents

Candidates should keep the following documents ready, as applicable:

• Aadhaar Card or other accepted identity proof
• Class 10 certificate for date-of-birth verification
• Diploma certificate and marksheets
• B.E./B.Tech Degree certificate and marksheets
• Graduation certificate and marksheets for Scientific Assistant applicants
• Experience certificate, where required
• SC/ST/OBC/EWS certificate, if applicable
• PwBD certificate, if applicable
• Ex-Servicemen documents, if applicable
• Recent photograph as required by SSC
• Scanned signature
• Valid mobile number
• Active email ID
• NOC for candidates already employed in Government/Government Undertakings, where applicable
• Name-change documents, if applicable

SSC states that original educational, experience and category-related documents may be checked by the concerned user organisation during Document Verification.

Selection Process

SSC JE Recruitment 2026 will mainly involve:

Paper-I – Computer Based Examination

Paper-I carries a total of 200 marks.

Subject	Questions	Marks
General Intelligence & Reasoning	50	50
General Awareness	50	50
Relevant Engineering / Technical Subject	100	100
Total	200	200

Duration: 2 Hours

Negative Marking: 0.25 mark for each incorrect answer

Paper-I is qualifying in nature, and candidates will be shortlisted for Paper-II based on their normalized Paper-I performance.

Paper-II – Computer Based Examination

Paper-II will test the candidate’s selected Engineering/Technical stream.

Questions: 100
Maximum Marks: 300
Duration: 2 Hours
Negative Marking: 1 mark for every incorrect answer.

The final selection and allocation of posts/organisations will primarily be based on the candidate’s Paper-II performance and post/organisation preferences, subject to fulfillment of eligibility requirements.

Minimum Qualifying Marks

UR: 30%

OBC/EWS: 25%

Other Categories: 20%

Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification / Application Start	2 September 2026
Last Date to Apply	22 September 2026, 11:00 PM
Last Date for Online Fee Payment	23 September 2026, 11:00 PM
Application Correction Window	28–30 September 2026
Paper-I Exam	October / November 2026, Tentative
Paper-II Exam	December 2026, Tentative

These dates are confirmed in SSC’s official Junior Engineer Examination 2026 notice.

Other Important Details

Vacancies: 1,748 tentative posts.

Posting: Selected candidates can be posted anywhere in India.

Probation: Candidates appointed through the examination will generally undergo a two-year probation period and may be required to complete prescribed training or examinations.

BRO Requirement: Junior Engineer posts in BRO are available only to male candidates and involve separate prescribed physical efficiency, physical and medical standards.

Qualification Cut-Off: Candidates must possess the required educational qualification by the closing date of the online application.

Application Mode: Online only through SSC’s official portal or supported mySSC application.

Candidates should read the complete official notification before applying because qualification, experience, physical standards and eligibility vary by department.

View SSC JE 2026 Official Notification