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SSC Junior Engineer Examination 2026

1,699 Tentative Vacancies · 1,699 tentative vacancies as on 08 October 2026 Posts
Staff Selection Commission (SSC), Government of India

Posted: 29 Oct 2026

📢 हिंदी में: SSC भर्ती 2026 — कुल 1,699 पदों पर भर्ती; आवेदन की अंतिम तिथि 22 Sep 2026।

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💰Pay Level-6 (7th CPC), Rs. 35,400–1,12,400Salary
📅22 Sep 2026Last Date
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OrganizationStaff Selection Commission (SSC), Government of India
Post NameSSC Junior Engineer Examination 2026 — 1,699 Tentative Vacancies (as on 08 October 2026; Notice F. No. HQ-C-3019/1/2026-C-3)
Total Posts1,699 tentative vacancies as on 08 October 2026 (tentative vacancy statement: SC 245, ST 140, OBC 462, EWS 134, UR 718). The examination notice dated 02 September 2026 stated tentative vacancies of 1,748; the later statement of 08 October 2026 totals 1,699. Post-wise and category-wise vacancies are in the tentative vacancy statement on ssc.gov.in.
QualificationDegree / Diploma in Engineering
Age LimitUp to 30 years for most posts and up to 32 years for some posts, as on 01.08.2026 (30-year posts: born 02.08.1996 to 01.08.2008; 32-year posts: born 02.08.1994 to 01.08.2008). Relaxations: SC/ST 5 years, OBC 3 years, PwBD (UR/EWS) 10 years, PwBD (OBC) 13 years, PwBD (SC/ST) 15 years, Ex-Servicemen as per Government orders, plus other categories as per Para 7 of the notice.
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Salary / Pay ScalePay Level-6 (7th CPC), Rs. 35,400–1,12,400
Application FeeRs. 100. Women candidates and candidates belonging to SC, ST, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) and Ex-Servicemen are exempted from payment of fee. Fee payable online only (BHIM UPI, Net Banking, Visa/Mastercard/Maestro/RuPay debit cards). Fee once paid is non-refundable.
Starting Date02 Sep 2026
Last Date to Apply22 Sep 2026 (23:00 hrs)
⚡ Quick Answer
  • 1,699 tentative vacancies as on 08 October 2026 (tentative vacancy statement: SC 245, ST 140, OBC 462, EWS 134, UR 718). The examination notice dated 02 September 2026 stated tentative vacancies of 1,748; the later statement of 08 October 2026 totals 1,699. Post-wise and category-wise vacancies are in the tentative vacancy statement on ssc.gov.in. posts — SSC Junior Engineer Examination 2026 — 1,699 Tentative Vacancies (as on 08 October 2026; Notice F. No. HQ-C-3019/1/2026-C-3)
  • Last date: 22 Sep 2026 (23:00 hrs)
  • Eligibility: Degree in the relevant engineering discipline OR a three-year Diploma in the relevant engineering discipline from a recognized University, Institute or Board,
  • Age: Up to 30 years for most posts and up to 32 years for some posts, as on 01.08.2026 (30-year posts: born 02.08.1996 to 01.08.2008; 32-year posts: born 02.08.1994 to 01.08.2008). Relaxations: SC/ST 5 years, OBC 3 years, PwBD (UR/EWS) 10 years, PwBD (OBC) 13 years, PwBD (SC/ST) 15 years, Ex-Servicemen as per Government orders, plus other categories as per Para 7 of the notice.
  • Fee: Rs. 100. Women candidates and candidates belonging to SC, ST, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) and Ex-Servicemen are exempted from payment of fee. Fee payable online only (BHIM UPI, Net Banking, Visa/Mastercard/Maestro/RuPay debit cards). Fee once paid is non-refundable.

['The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) held an open competitive examination for recruitment to the various posts of Junior Engineer in Organizations and Offices of the Government of India, and for the post of Scientific Assistant in the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The posts are Group ‘B’ posts in Level-6 (Rs. 35,400–1,12,400) of the Pay Matrix of the 7th Central Pay Commission. The notice (F. No. HQ-C-3019/1/2026-C-3) was to be uploaded on the Commission’s website on 02 September 2026, and online applications were accepted from 02 September 2026 to 22 September 2026 (23:00 hrs). The application window is now closed; this page is kept as the record of the examination.', 'Vacancies — read carefully: Para 3 of the examination notice stated tentative vacancies of 1,748 and said post-wise and category-wise tentative/final vacancies would be made available on the Commission’s website. The Commission’s tentative vacancy statement dated 08 October 2026 totals 1,699 vacancies (SC 245, ST 140, OBC 462, EWS 134, UR 718). Use 1,699 as the latest tentative figure; state-wise and zone-wise vacancies are not collected by the Commission.', 'Eligibility is post-wise: a Degree in the relevant engineering discipline, or a three-year Diploma in the relevant discipline, from a recognized University, Institute or Board. Junior Engineer (Civil), Junior Engineer (Electrical) and Junior Engineer (Mechanical) posts are covered, along with Scientific Assistant in IMD (Computer Science & Information Technology, Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering, or Physics) and Junior Engineer (Telecom). The age limit as on 01.08.2026 is up to 30 years for most posts and up to 32 years for some posts, with relaxations for SC/ST, OBC, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen as per Para 7 of the notice. There is no reservation for Ex-Servicemen in this examination since the posts are Group ‘B’, though age-relaxation is admissible to Ex-Servicemen.', 'Examination: Paper-I (Computer Based Examination) was tentatively scheduled for October/November 2026 and Paper-II for December 2026 in the notice. The Commission’s subsequent exam-date notice fixed Paper-I for 02 to 06 November 2026 (see the NaukriRoz admit-card page linked below), and the corrigendum dated 26 October 2026 (F. No. HQ-EC033/7/2025-EC) added a second Paper-I window of 30 November to 01 December 2026. Paper-I is qualifying in nature — General Intelligence & Reasoning and General Awareness are compulsory for all candidates, plus the engineering subject opted for as per the essential qualification — and candidates are shortlisted for Paper-II on merit subject to minimum qualifying marks in Paper-I. Both papers consist of objective multiple-choice questions in Hindi and English; negative marking is 0.25 marks per wrong answer in Paper-I and 1 mark per wrong answer in Paper-II. Separate merit lists are drawn for Junior Engineer (Civil), Junior Engineer (Electrical & Mechanical), Scientific Assistant in IMD and Junior Engineer (Telecom). Paper-II dates and the result had not been verified as on 29 October 2026 and are not stated on this page.']

📅Important Dates
Notification Date02 Sep 2026
Application Start Date02 Sep 2026
Last Date to Apply22 Sep 2026
Fee Last Date22 Sep 2026
🎓Eligibility Criteria
QualificationDegree in the relevant engineering discipline OR a three-year Diploma in the relevant engineering discipline from a recognized University, Institute or Board, as prescribed post-wise in Para 2 of the notice — Civil, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering for Junior Engineer posts; for Scientific Assistant in IMD, Computer Science & Information Technology, Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering, or Physics; and Telecommunication for JE (Telecom). The essential qualification must have been acquired as on the closing date, 22.09.2026.
Age LimitUp to 30 years for most posts and up to 32 years for some posts, as on 01.08.2026 (30-year posts: born 02.08.1996 to 01.08.2008; 32-year posts: born 02.08.1994 to 01.08.2008). Relaxations: SC/ST 5 years, OBC 3 years, PwBD (UR/EWS) 10 years, PwBD (OBC) 13 years, PwBD (SC/ST) 15 years, Ex-Servicemen as per Government orders, plus other categories as per Para 7 of the notice.
💰Application Fee
Application FeeRs. 100. Women candidates and candidates belonging to SC, ST, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) and Ex-Servicemen are exempted from payment of fee. Fee payable online only (BHIM UPI, Net Banking, Visa/Mastercard/Maestro/RuPay debit cards). Fee once paid is non-refundable.

Pay the fee online via debit card / credit card / net banking / UPI as per the official notification.

❓How to Apply
  1. Applications were submitted online through the Staff Selection Commission website (https://ssc.gov.in/) between 02 September 2026 and 22 September 2026 (23:00 hrs). The window is closed and no new application can be submitted for this examination.
  2. Candidates paid the Rs. 100 fee online (exempted categories: women, SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen) by 23 September 2026 (23:00 hrs), and could correct the application form in the window of 28–30 September 2026 on payment of correction charges.
  3. For the stages ahead — Paper-II admission certificates and result — candidates should watch the official SSC website (https://ssc.gov.in/); no dates for these stages are stated on this page because none had been verified as on 29 October 2026.
📋Selection Process

Paper-I (Computer Based Examination, qualifying in nature; minimum qualifying marks apply) → Paper-II (Computer Based Examination) for candidates shortlisted on Paper-I merit, with separate merit lists for Junior Engineer (Civil), Junior Engineer (Electrical & Mechanical), Scientific Assistant in IMD and Junior Engineer (Telecom) → Document Verification and appointment as per vacancies. Final merit is based on Paper-II, subject to qualifying Paper-I.

📝Exam Pattern

Paper-I (Computer Based Examination, qualifying)

General Intelligence & Reasoning and General Awareness are compulsory for all candidates, plus the engineering subject opted for in the application form as per the essential qualification (Part-A Civil, Part-B Electrical, Part-C Mechanical, Part-D Computer Science & IT, Part-E Electronics & Telecommunication, Part-F Physics, Part-G Telecommunication). Objective multiple-choice questions in Hindi and English; negative marking 0.25 marks per wrong answer.

Paper-II (Computer Based Examination)

The opted subject only (Part-A to Part-G as above). Objective multiple-choice questions in Hindi and English; negative marking 1 mark per wrong answer.

🔗Official Links

Important Links

LinkOpenNote
Official Examination Notice, 02 Sep 2026 (F. No. HQ-C-3019/1/2026-C-3, PDF)Open →Official link
Revised Exam Dates Corrigendum, 26 Oct 2026 (F. No. HQ-EC033/7/2025-EC, PDF)Open →Official link
Tentative Vacancies as on 08.10.2026 (PDF)Open →Official link
JE 2026 Paper-I Exam Date 02–06 Nov 2026 — NaukriRoz Admit Card pageOpen →Official link
Apply Online / Official WebsiteOpen →Last date to apply: 22 Sep 2026 (23:00 hrs)
Age Calculator (free tool)Open →Check your age against the limit above
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FAQs

How many vacancies are there in SSC JE Examination 2026 — 1,748 or 1,699?

The examination notice dated 02 September 2026 stated tentative vacancies of 1,748. The Commission’s later tentative vacancy statement dated 08 October 2026 totals 1,699 (SC 245, ST 140, OBC 462, EWS 134, UR 718). Use 1,699 as the latest tentative figure; final vacancies may vary.

What is the eligibility for SSC JE 2026?

A Degree in the relevant engineering discipline, or a three-year Diploma in the relevant discipline, from a recognized University, Institute or Board, as prescribed post-wise in the notice (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical; Scientific Assistant in IMD also accepts Computer Science/IT, Electronics & Telecommunication or Physics). The qualification must have been acquired by the closing date, 22.09.2026. Age limit as on 01.08.2026 is up to 30 years for most posts and up to 32 years for some posts, with relaxations per Para 7.

What was the application fee and the last date to apply for SSC JE 2026?

The fee was Rs. 100, payable online only; women, SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen were exempted. Online applications closed on 22 September 2026 (23:00 hrs) and fee payment closed on 23 September 2026 (23:00 hrs). The application window is closed.

When is the SSC JE 2026 Paper-I exam and what is the pattern?

Paper-I was scheduled for October/November 2026 in the notice; the Commission’s exam-date notice fixed Paper-I for 02 to 06 November 2026, and the corrigendum dated 26 October 2026 added a second Paper-I window of 30 November to 01 December 2026. Paper-I is qualifying: General Intelligence & Reasoning and General Awareness plus the opted engineering subject, with 0.25 negative marking. Shortlisted candidates take Paper-II (opted subject, 1 mark negative marking) tentatively in December 2026.

What is the pay scale for SSC JE posts?

The posts are Group ‘B’ in Pay Level-6 (Rs. 35,400–1,12,400) of the 7th Central Pay Commission Pay Matrix, as stated in the examination notice.

What happens next in SSC JE Examination 2026?

After Paper-I, shortlisted candidates appear in Paper-II (Computer Based Examination) on merit, subject to minimum qualifying marks in Paper-I. Paper-II dates and the result had not been verified as on 29 October 2026; watch ssc.gov.in for the official schedule.

What is the last date to apply for SSC Junior Engineer Examination 2026 — 1,699 Tentative Vacancies (as on 08 October 2026; Notice F. No. HQ-C-3019/1/2026-C-3)?

The last date to submit the online application for SSC Junior Engineer Examination 2026 — 1,699 Tentative Vacancies (as on 08 October 2026; Notice F. No. HQ-C-3019/1/2026-C-3) is 22 Sep 2026 (23:00 hrs), as per the official notification issued by Staff Selection Commission (SSC), Government of India. Candidates should apply well before the deadline to avoid last-minute server issues.

How many vacancies are there in SSC Junior Engineer Examination 2026 — 1,699 Tentative Vacancies (as on 08 October 2026; Notice F. No. HQ-C-3019/1/2026-C-3)?

Staff Selection Commission (SSC), Government of India has announced a total of 1,699 tentative vacancies as on 08 October 2026 (tentative vacancy statement: SC 245, ST 140, OBC 462, EWS 134, UR 718). The examination notice dated 02 September 2026 stated tentative vacancies of 1,748; the later statement of 08 October 2026 totals 1,699. Post-wise and category-wise vacancies are in the tentative vacancy statement on ssc.gov.in. vacancies for SSC Junior Engineer Examination 2026 — 1,699 Tentative Vacancies (as on 08 October 2026; Notice F. No. HQ-C-3019/1/2026-C-3). Category-wise vacancy distribution is available in the official notification.

What is the age limit for SSC Junior Engineer Examination 2026 — 1,699 Tentative Vacancies (as on 08 October 2026; Notice F. No. HQ-C-3019/1/2026-C-3)?

The age limit for SSC Junior Engineer Examination 2026 — 1,699 Tentative Vacancies (as on 08 October 2026; Notice F. No. HQ-C-3019/1/2026-C-3) is Up to 30 years for most posts and up to 32 years for some posts, as on 01.08.2026 (30-year posts: born 02.08.1996 to 01.08.2008; 32-year posts: born 02.08.1994 to 01.08.2008). Relaxations: SC/ST 5 years, OBC 3 years, PwBD (UR/EWS) 10 years, PwBD (OBC) 13 years, PwBD (SC/ST) 15 years, Ex-Servicemen as per Government orders, plus other categories as per Para 7 of the notice.. Age relaxation for OBC, SC, ST and PwD candidates applies as per government rules. Check the official notification for the cut-off date.

How to apply for SSC Junior Engineer Examination 2026 — 1,699 Tentative Vacancies (as on 08 October 2026; Notice F. No. HQ-C-3019/1/2026-C-3)?

You can apply online through the official website of Staff Selection Commission (SSC), Government of India. The Apply Online link is given above on this page. Read the official notification carefully before filling the form.

SSC भर्ती 2026 में कुल कितने पद हैं?

SSC भर्ती 2026 में कुल 1,699 पदों पर भर्ती की घोषणा की गई है। श्रेणीवार पदों की जानकारी आधिकारिक नोटिफिकेशन में उपलब्ध है।

SSC भर्ती 2026 की अंतिम तिथि क्या है?

SSC भर्ती 2026 के लिए आवेदन करने की अंतिम तिथि 22 Sep 2026 (23:00 hrs) है। अभ्यर्थी अंतिम तिथि से पहले आवेदन अवश्य करें।

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