SSC JE Recruitment 2026: 1,748 Junior Engineer Posts
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the Junior Engineer Examination 2026 notification, under Notice F. No. HQ-C-3019/1/2026-C-3, dated 2 September 2026, for 1,748 tentative vacancies covering Junior Engineer (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Electrical & Mechanical, and Telecom) posts across 13 Central Government organizations, plus Scientific Assistant posts in the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Applications go online, running 2 to 22 September 2026, 11:00 PM.
| Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Notice No. | F. No. HQ-C-3019/1/2026-C-3 |
| Posts | Junior Engineer (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical/Electrical & Mechanical/Telecom), Scientific Assistant (IMD) |
| Total Vacancies | 1,748, tentative |
| Pay Level | Level 6, ₹35,400–₹1,12,400 (7th CPC) |
| Age Limit | 18–30/32 years, varying by post |
| Application Window | 2–22 September 2026, 11:00 PM |
| Fee Payment Deadline | 23 September 2026, 11:00 PM |
Organizations Covered
BRO, BB, CWC, CPWD, CWPRS, DGQA-NAVAL, FBP, MES, NTRO, DGLL, DoT, IMD, and MoFAHD.
Eligibility
Varies by post and organization — generally a relevant Diploma or Degree in Civil/Electrical/Mechanical/Telecom Engineering for JE posts, and a Bachelor’s degree in Science/Computer Science/Electronics for the Scientific Assistant (IMD) post.
What’s New This Year
Junior Engineer (Telecom) and Scientific Assistant (IMD) posts have been added as new categories this year, with a separate exam pattern announced for these newly added posts.
Selection Process
Two computer-based papers — Paper-I (qualifying, marks not counted in final merit) and Paper-II — followed by Document Verification. Paper-I is tentatively scheduled for October/November 2026, and Paper-II for December 2026.
How to Apply
- Visit ssc.gov.in.
- Register with a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill in personal, educational, and post preference details.
- Upload your photograph, signature, and required documents.
- Pay the application fee online and submit before 22 September 2026, 11:00 PM (fee payment until 23 September, 11:00 PM).
Official Links
Official Website: ssc.gov.in
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the last date to apply?
A: 22 September 2026, 11:00 PM; fee payment allowed until 23 September, 11:00 PM.
Q: How many vacancies does this recruitment cover?
A: 1,748, tentative, across Junior Engineer and Scientific Assistant (IMD) posts.
Q: Does Paper-I count toward the final merit list?
A: No — Paper-I is qualifying only; final merit is based on Paper-II.
Q: What’s new in this year’s notification?
A: Junior Engineer (Telecom) and Scientific Assistant (IMD) have been added as new post categories, with a separate exam pattern.
Final Word
Since the final, post-wise and category-wise vacancy details will be published separately by SSC after the tentative figure of 1,748, keep checking the official website for the detailed breakdown before finalizing your specific post preference.