SSC Junior Engineer JE Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 1,748 Posts

Post Date / Update: 2 September 2026

Short Information

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the notification for Junior Engineer (JE) Examination 2026 for recruitment to engineering-related posts in various Central Government departments. A total of 1,748 vacancies are notified. Eligible candidates can submit the online application from 2 September 2026 to 22 September 2026, while the fee can be paid up to 23 September 2026.

Candidates should carefully read the official SSC JE notification for department-wise eligibility, age requirements, examination pattern, syllabus, selection procedure and other recruitment conditions.

SSC Junior Engineer Recruitment 2026 – Key Details

• Recruiting Organization: Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
• Examination: SSC Junior Engineer (JE) Examination 2026
• Post: Junior Engineer
• Total Vacancies: 1,748
• Application Mode: Online
• Application Start Date: 2 September 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 22 September 2026
• Fee Payment Last Date: 23 September 2026
• Paper-I: October / November 2026
• Paper-II: December 2026
• Job Location: Various Central Government Departments/Offices

Vacancy Details

Junior Engineer – 1,748 Posts

The vacancies are distributed among various Central Government departments and engineering branches. The supplied recruitment information includes the following departments:

• Border Road Organization (BRO)
• Brahmaputra Board, Ministry of Jal Shakti
• Central Public Works Department (CPWD)
• Central Water and Power Research Station
• Central Water Commission (CWC)
• Directorate of Quality Assurance (Naval)
• Farakka Barrage Project
• Military Engineer Services (MES)
• National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO)
• Directorate General of Lighthouses & Lightships
• Department of Telecommunications (DoT)
• India Meteorological Department
• Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying

Educational Qualification

Candidates generally require a Degree or Diploma in Engineering in the relevant discipline from a recognized institution. Requirements vary by department and branch. Some posts accept a degree, while certain posts accept a diploma with prescribed experience. Candidates should check the department-wise eligibility in the official SSC JE notification.

Required Experience

Experience requirements vary by department. For several posts, candidates with a Diploma in the relevant engineering discipline require 2 years of experience. Certain Directorate General of Lighthouses & Lightships posts require a diploma with 3 years of experience. Degree holders generally have no separate experience requirement where specified.

Department-Wise Eligibility

Border Road Organization (BRO)

Branches: Civil / Electrical / Mechanical

• B.E./B.Tech in the relevant engineering discipline, OR
• Diploma in the relevant engineering discipline with 2 years of experience.

Brahmaputra Board, Ministry of Jal Shakti

Branch: Civil

• Diploma in Civil Engineering.

Central Public Works Department (CPWD)

Branches: Civil / Electrical / Mechanical

• Diploma in the relevant Civil, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering discipline.

Central Water and Power Research Station

Branches: Civil / Electrical

• Diploma in Civil or Electrical Engineering.

Central Water Commission (CWC)

Branches: Civil / Mechanical

• Engineering Degree or Diploma in the relevant discipline.

Directorate of Quality Assurance (Naval)

Branches: Electrical / Mechanical

• Degree in the relevant engineering discipline, OR
• Diploma in the relevant engineering discipline with 2 years of experience.

Farakka Barrage Project

Branches: Civil / Electrical

• Diploma in Civil or Electrical Engineering.

Military Engineer Services (MES)

Branches: Civil / Electrical / Mechanical

• Degree in the relevant engineering discipline, OR
• Engineering Diploma in the relevant discipline with 2 years of experience.

National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO)

Branch: Civil

• Diploma in Civil Engineering.

Directorate General of Lighthouses & Lightships

Branches: Civil / Electrical

For Civil:

• Degree in Civil Engineering, OR
• Diploma in Civil Engineering with 3 years of experience.

For Electrical:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, OR
• Diploma in Electrical Engineering with 3 years of experience.

Department of Telecommunications (DoT)

Post/Branch: Junior Engineer – Telecom

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technology in Electrical, Electronics, Electrical Communications, Computer Science, Telecommunications, Information Technology or Instrumentation from a recognized university/institute.

India Meteorological Department

Post: Scientific Assistant

Candidates should possess either:

• Bachelor's Degree in Science with Physics as one of the subjects, OR
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Applications, Electronics, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electronics Telecommunication Engineering, Instrumentation, Information Technology, Telecommunication Engineering or Communication Engineering.

Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying

Branch: Civil

• Degree or 3-year Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized university/institute.

Age Limit

Age calculated as on 1 August 2026:

• Minimum Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Age: 32 Years for CPWD posts only
• Maximum Age: 30 Years for other posts
• Age relaxation will be applicable to eligible categories as per SSC rules.

Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS: ₹100
• SC / ST / PwD / Female Candidates: No Fee
• First Correction: ₹200
• Second Correction: ₹500
• Fee is to be paid through the prescribed online payment methods, including Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or UPI.

Salary / Pay Scale

The supplied details do not provide the department-wise pay level or exact salary figures. Candidates should refer to the official SSC JE 2026 notification for the applicable pay level, basic pay and allowances for the selected department/post.

Selection Process

The SSC JE recruitment process consists of:

• Paper-I
• Paper-II
• Document Verification and other applicable formalities

The detailed examination pattern, syllabus and qualifying requirements should be checked in the official SSC JE 2026 notification.

Important Dates

• Application Begins: 2 September 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 22 September 2026, up to 11:00 PM
• Last Date for Fee Payment: 23 September 2026
• Application Correction: 28–30 September 2026
• Paper-I Examination: October / November 2026
• Paper-II Examination: December 2026
• Admit Card: Before the examination

How to Apply for SSC JE Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official SSC website.
2. Read the SSC JE 2026 notification carefully.
3. Complete the required SSC registration, if not already registered.
4. Log in and select the Junior Engineer (JE) Examination 2026 application.
5. Enter your personal and educational details.
6. Select the relevant engineering discipline and preferences as permitted.
7. Upload the required photograph, signature and supporting documents.
8. Pay the applicable examination fee.
9. Carefully review the complete application before submitting it.
10. Submit the form before 22 September 2026, 11:00 PM.
11. Save and print the final application and payment receipt for future reference.

Documents Required

Keep the following documents ready, wherever applicable:

• Recent photograph
• Signature
• Engineering Degree/Diploma certificate
• Engineering marksheets
• Experience certificate, where required
• Valid ID proof
• Category certificate, if applicable
• PwD certificate, if applicable
• Other documents specified in the SSC notification

Important Instructions

• Check the department-wise educational qualification and experience before selecting a post.
• Diploma holders should carefully verify whether experience is mandatory for their chosen department.
• Ensure that all details entered in the application match the original documents.
• Complete the fee payment within the prescribed deadline.
• Use the correction facility during 28–30 September 2026 if a permitted correction is required.
• Keep the final submitted application safely until completion of the recruitment process.
• Examination dates mentioned for Paper-I and Paper-II are subject to the SSC schedule.
• Read the complete official notification before applying.

Official Website / Apply Link

SSC Official Website: Staff Selection Commission (SSC)

Official SSC JE 2026 notification and online application should be accessed through the SSC website.

Application Begin : 02/09/2026 Last Date for Apply Online : 22/09/2026 upto 11 PM Pay Fee Last Date : 23/09/2026 Correction Date : 28-30 September 2026 SSC JE Paper I Exam Date : October / November 2026 SSC JE Paper II Exam Date : December 2026 Admit Card Available : Before Exam

Recent photograph Signature Engineering Degree/Diploma certificate Engineering marksheets Experience certificate, where required Valid ID proof Category certificate, if applicable PwD certificate, if applicable Other documents specified in the SSC notification

Visit the official SSC website. Read the SSC JE 2026 notification carefully. Complete the required SSC registration, if not already registered. Log in and select the Junior Engineer (JE) Examination 2026 application. Enter your personal and educational details. Select the relevant engineering discipline and preferences as permitted. Upload the required photograph, signature and supporting documents. Pay the applicable examination fee. Carefully review the complete application before submitting it. Submit the form before 22 September 2026, 11:00 PM. Save and print the final application and payment receipt for future reference.