SSC Junior Engineer JE Recruitment 2026: 1748 Vacancies, Admit Card & Exam Details
| Organization Name | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Job Location |
All India / Across India (Candidates from all States & UTs Eligible)
State / Region: All India
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| Event / Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 02 Sep 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 22 Sep 2026 |
| Written Exam Date | 02 Nov 2026 |
| Tier 2 Exam Date | 01 Dec 2026 |
| Educational Qualification | Degree or Diploma in Engineering (Civil / Electrical / Mechanical) from a recognized institute or university. |
| Work Experience | As per post-specific requirements in the official notification. |
| Age Limits Details |
General / UR: 18-32 years (for CPWD & CWC posts); 18-30 years (for other posts) as on 01/08/2026
OBC Candidates: Relaxation as per SSC rules
EWS Candidates: Relaxation as per SSC rules
SC Candidates: Relaxation as per SSC rules
ST Candidates: Relaxation as per SSC rules
PwBD Candidates: Relaxation as per SSC rules
Ex-Servicemen (ESM): Relaxation as per SSC rules
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| Age Relaxation Info | Age relaxation is applicable as per SSC rules for reserved categories. |
| Nationality / Citizenship | Indian |
| Domicile Requirements | Not specified |
| Eligibility Notes | Candidates must meet the age and educational qualifications as on the cut-off date. Post-wise eligibility details are available in the official notification. |
| General / UR | 100 |
| OBC | 100 |
| EWS | 100 |
| Post Name | Total Posts | Description / Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Engineer (JE) | 1748 | Degree or Diploma in Engineering (Civil / Electrical / Mechanical) from a recognized institute or university. |
| Subject Name | Questions | Marks | Topics List (Comma Separated) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 50 | 50 |
Analogies•
Similarities and Differences•
Space Visualization•
Problem Solving•
Analysis and Judgment•
Decision Making•
Visual Memory•
Discriminating Observation•
Relationship Concepts•
Arithmetical Reasoning•
Verbal and Figure Classification•
Arithmetical Number Series
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| General Awareness | 50 | 50 |
Current Events•
Sports•
History•
Culture•
Geography•
Economic Scene•
General Polity•
Scientific Research
|
| General Engineering (Civil & Structural) | 100 | 100 |
Building Materials•
Estimating, Costing and Valuation•
Surveying•
Soil Mechanics•
Hydraulics•
Irrigation Engineering•
Transportation Engineering•
Environmental Engineering•
Structural Engineering: Theory of Structures, Concrete Technology, RCC Design, Steel Design
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| General Engineering (Electrical) | 100 | 100 |
Basic Electrical Engineering•
Electrical Machines•
Power Systems•
Control Systems•
Electrical Measurements•
Power Electronics•
Utilization of Electrical Energy
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| General Engineering (Mechanical) | 100 | 100 |
Theory of Machines•
Machine Design•
Engineering Mechanics•
Strength of Materials•
Thermodynamics•
Fluid Mechanics•
Production Engineering•
Industrial Engineering
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| Subject Name | Questions | Marks | Topics List (Comma Separated) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 100 | 100 |
Building Materials•
Estimating, Costing and Valuation•
Surveying•
Soil Mechanics•
Hydraulics•
Irrigation Engineering•
Transportation Engineering•
Environmental Engineering•
Structural Engineering
|
| Electrical Engineering | 100 | 100 |
Basic Electrical Engineering•
Electrical Machines•
Power Systems•
Control Systems•
Electrical Measurements•
Power Electronics•
Utilization of Electrical Energy
|
| Mechanical Engineering | 100 | 100 |
Theory of Machines•
Machine Design•
Engineering Mechanics•
Strength of Materials•
Thermodynamics•
Fluid Mechanics•
Production Engineering•
Industrial Engineering
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SSC Junior Engineer JE Recruitment 2026: A Complete Guide
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has announced the Junior Engineer (JE) Examination 2026, inviting applications for 1748 posts across various government departments. This recruitment is a golden opportunity for candidates holding a Degree or Diploma in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering. The online application window is open from 2nd September 2026 to 22nd September 2026. In this article, we provide a detailed overview of the recruitment process, including important dates, eligibility criteria, application fees, exam pattern, and steps to apply.
Important Dates
Candidates must adhere to the following schedule to avoid missing any deadlines:
- Application Start Date: 2nd September 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online: 22nd September 2026 (up to 11:00 PM)
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 23rd September 2026
- Correction Window: 28th to 30th September 2026
- Paper I Exam Date: 2nd to 6th November 2026
- Paper II Exam Date: December 2026
- Admit Card Release: Before the exam
Application Fee
The application fee structure is as follows:
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹100/-
- SC / ST / PH / Female: Exempted (₹0/-)
- Correction Charge (1st Time): ₹200/-
- Correction Charge (2nd Time): ₹500/-
Payment can be made through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
Age Limit (as on 01/08/2026)
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 32 years for CPWD & CWC posts; 30 years for all other posts
- Age relaxation is applicable as per SSC rules.
Vacancy & Eligibility
A total of 1748 vacancies are available for the post of Junior Engineer. Candidates must possess a Degree or Diploma in Engineering (Civil / Electrical / Mechanical) from a recognized institute or university. For post-specific eligibility and experience details, refer to the official notification.
Selection Process
The selection process comprises the following stages:
- Paper I: Computer Based Test (CBT) – Objective Type, scheduled for October/November 2026.
- Paper II: Computer Based Test (CBT) – Technical Subject Specialization, scheduled for December 2026.
- Document Verification (DV) & Medical Examination: Conducted by user departments after merit listing.
Exam Pattern & Syllabus
Paper I (CBT): The exam consists of 200 questions carrying a total of 200 marks, with a duration of 2 hours. There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer. The paper is divided into four sections:
- General Intelligence & Reasoning: 50 questions, 50 marks
- General Awareness: 50 questions, 50 marks
- Part-A: General Engineering (Civil & Structural): 100 questions, 100 marks
- Part-B: General Engineering (Electrical): 100 questions, 100 marks
- Part-C: General Engineering (Mechanical): 100 questions, 100 marks
Candidates must attempt only one of Part-A, Part-B, or Part-C based on their specialization.
Paper II (CBT): This paper is also computer-based, with 100 questions and 100 marks, lasting 2 hours. It focuses on the candidate's specific engineering discipline (Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical). Negative marking of 0.25 marks applies.
Detailed syllabus for each subject is available in the official notification.
How to Apply
Follow these steps to submit your application:
- Visit the official SSC website at ssc.gov.in.
- Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) if you are a new user.
- Log in with your registration number and password.
- Select the apply link for "Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical & Electrical) Examination, 2026".
- Fill in personal, educational, and post preference details accurately.
- Upload scanned documents: live photo, signature, ID proof, and educational certificates.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Review all details and submit the form. Take a printout for future reference.
Admit Card
The admit card for Paper I will be released before the exam. Candidates can download it from the official SSC website using their registration number and password. Keep checking the website for updates.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. When did the SSC JE Online Application 2026 start?
The application process started on 2nd September 2026.
Q2. What is the last date to apply?
The last date is 22nd September 2026 (up to 11:00 PM).
Q3. What are the exam dates?
Paper I will be held in October/November 2026 and Paper II in December 2026.
Q4. How many vacancies are available?
A total of 1748 vacancies have been announced.
Q5. What is the application fee for General/OBC/EWS?
The fee is ₹100/-, while SC/ST/PH/Female candidates are exempted.
For more details, candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully and visit the SSC website regularly for updates.
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