SSC: Commission's advice to JE recruitment applicants—make sure to complete this task by September 22..
SSC JE 2026: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has issued an important notice to candidates regarding the Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical) Examination 2026. The Commission has advised candidates not to wait until the last date to submit their online applications. Candidates are urged to complete the application process well in advance to avoid any issues caused by technical glitches or heavy website traffic at the last minute.
The online application process for the SSC JE Examination 2026 began on September 2, 2026. The deadline for submitting applications is 11:00 PM on September 22, 2026. According to the Commission's notice, the deadline for paying the application fee is 11:00 PM on September 23, 2026.
Why did the SSC issue this important notice?
The Commission has advised candidates against delaying the application process until the final moments. Often, a large number of candidates attempt to apply simultaneously during the closing days, which can lead to heavy traffic or technical disruptions on the website.
For this reason, the SSC has urged candidates to complete their online applications early, without waiting until September 22, 2026.
The Commission has also clarified that the deadline for submitting online applications will not be extended under any circumstances. Therefore, candidates who have not yet applied must complete the process within the stipulated timeframe.
Details Information
Recruiting Body Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Examination Junior Engineer Examination 2026
Total Vacancies 1,748 tentative posts
Application Start Date 2 September 2026
Application Closing Date 22 September 2026, 11:00 PM
Fee Payment Deadline 23 September 2026, 11:00 PM
Application Correction Window 28 to 30 September 2026
Paper-1 October/November 2026 (Tentative)
Paper-2 December 2026 (Tentative)
Pay Level Level-6
Pay Scale ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400
Notice Number HQ-C-3019/1/2026-C-3
What is the application fee?
The application fee for the SSC JE examination is fixed at ₹100. Female candidates, as well as candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Persons with Disabilities (PwD), and eligible Ex-Servicemen categories, are exempted from the fee as per the prescribed rules.
The deadline for submitting the application fee is 23 September 2026, 11:00 PM. Candidates should also note that merely filling out the application form is not sufficient; candidates liable to pay the fee must also complete the payment within the stipulated time.
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