The Staff Selection Commission has released the Junior Engineer Examination 2026 notification, opening 1,748 central government vacancies. Applications are live from September 2 to September 22, 2026, 11 pm IST. Paper-I is slated for October–November, with Paper-II in December 2026. Level-6 pay applies.
Key updates matter this year: One-Time Registration on the new SSC portal is mandatory; older OTRs won’t work. Uniform correction charges apply—₹200 for the first edit, ₹500 for the second. The examination also includes Scientific Assistant roles in India Meteorological Department.
Key dates you can’t miss for SSC JE 2026
Apply by September 22, 2026, 11 pm IST. Pay fees until September 23, 11 pm. Use the correction window from September 28 to 30, with uniform charges as notified. Paper-I is planned for October–November; Paper-II in December. Toll-free help: 180 030 930 63.
SSC JE 2026 eligibility and age limits
Eligibility varies by post: degree or diploma in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, or Telecom; some roles demand two years’ experience. Age limits are up to 30 or 32 years, post-dependent; crucial date is August 1, 2026. Permissible relaxations include SC/ST five years, OBC three, PwBD ten.
SSC JE 2026 branch-wise organisations and posts
Thirteen organisations are hiring, including CPWD, Central Water Commission, Military Engineer Services, Border Roads Organisation, Department of Telecommunications, DG Lighthouses, Brahmaputra Board, Farakka Barrage, NTRO, and CWPRS; IMD recruits Scientific Assistants. Note: only male candidates are eligible for BRO Junior Engineer posts.
| Organisation | Posts | Typical age limit |
|---|---|---|
| CPWD | JE (Civil), JE (Electrical) | Up to 32 years |
| Central Water Commission | JE (Civil), JE (Mechanical) | Up to 30 years |
| MES | JE (Civil), JE (E & M) | Up to 30 years |
| Department of Telecommunications | JE (Telecom) | Up to 30 years |
| BRO | JE (Civil), JE (E & M) | Up to 30 years |
| IMD | Scientific Assistant | Up to 30 years |
SSC JE 2026 exam pattern and selection
Paper-I is qualifying, with General Intelligence, General Awareness, and discipline-specific questions. Paper-II decides merit. Negative marking applies: 0.25 per wrong answer in Paper-I, one mark in Paper-II. Minimum qualifying marks: UR 30%, OBC/EWS 25%, others 20%. Normalization will be used.
How to apply for SSC JE 2026 on the new SSC portal
Complete OTR on the new portal, then fill the online form or use the mySSC app. Opt for Aadhaar-based authentication for smoother validation. Capture a real-time photograph in the module and upload a JPEG signature (10–20 KB, 6.0 cm x 2.0 cm). Pay online and save the form.
Plan today: confirm your eligible discipline, check post-specific age and experience, and finish OTR early. Keep documents handy, follow photo-signature rules, and avoid last-hour traffic. Remember the September 22, 2026, 11 pm IST deadline and the September 28–30 correction window with uniform charges. Apply in time, then start focused preparation.
