The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the official notification for the Junior Engineer (JE) Examination 2026, offering 1,748 tentative vacancies across various central government departments and organisations. The recruitment covers Junior Engineer posts in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Electrical & Mechanical, and Telecom disciplines, along with Scientific Assistant positions in the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
Total Vacancies: 1,748 (tentative)
Posts: Junior Engineer (Civil / Electrical / Mechanical / Telecom) and Scientific Assistant (IMD)
Pay Scale: Level-6 of the 7th CPC – ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400
Advertisement No.: HQ-C-3019/1/2026-C-3
Official Website: ssc.gov.in
Participating organisations include the Central Public Works Department (CPWD), Military Engineer Services (MES), Border Roads Organisation (BRO), Central Water Commission, National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO), Department of Telecommunications, and others.
Important Dates
Event Date
Notification & Application Start. September 2, 2026
Last Date to Apply. September 22, 2026 (11:00 pm)
Last Date for Fee Payment. September 23, 2026 (11:00 pm)
Application Correction Window. September 28–30, 2026
Paper-I (CBT). October / November 2026 (tentative)
Paper-II (CBT). December 2026 (tentative)
Educational Qualification: Degree or Diploma in the relevant engineering discipline from a recognised institution (post-wise variations apply).
Age Limit (as on August 1, 2026):
Generally up to 30 years
Up to 32 years for certain posts (e.g., CPWD)
Age relaxation available for reserved categories as per government rules.
Application Fee:
₹100 for male candidates of UR, OBC and EWS categories
Exempted for SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen and all female candidates
Selection Process
Paper-I: Computer-Based Examination (Objective)
Paper-II: Computer-Based Examination
Document Verification
Physical/Medical standards (applicable for BRO posts; only male candidates eligible for BRO)
How to Apply
Interested and eligible candidates must apply online through the official SSC website (ssc.gov.in) or the mySSC app. Complete One-Time Registration (if not already done), fill the application form carefully, upload required documents, and pay the fee (if applicable) before the deadline.Candidates are advised to read the detailed official notification thoroughly for post-wise vacancies, educational qualifications, physical standards (for BRO), and other conditions before applying.The SSC JE 2026 drive presents a significant opportunity for engineering diploma and degree holders seeking Group ‘B’ technical posts in central government organisations. Aspirants should complete their applications well before the closing date and begin focused preparation for the upcoming Computer-Based Examinations.