SSC JE 2026: Recruitment announced for 1,748 Junior Engineer posts; a great opportunity for a Central Government job..
SSC JE 2026: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has announced recruitment for a total of 1,748 Junior Engineer posts across various government organizations and offices. This recruitment drive also includes filling posts for Scientific Assistants in the Meteorological Department. Selected candidates will be appointed to Group B posts under Level 6 of the 7th Central Pay Commission, with a pay scale ranging from ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400.
The deadline for online applications is September 22. The application process began on September 2. Interested and eligible candidates can apply via the official SSC website, ssc.gov.in.
SSC JE 2026: Who can apply?
Junior Engineer (Civil): Candidates must hold a degree or diploma in Civil Engineering.
Junior Engineer (Electrical/Mechanical): Candidates must hold a degree or diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
Junior Engineer (Telecom), DoT: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology in Electrical, Electronics, Computer Science, Telecommunication, IT, or Instrumentation.
Scientific Assistant (IMD): Bachelor’s degree in Science with Physics, or a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Electronics/IT/Telecommunication Engineering.
What is the age limit?
For most posts, the minimum age is 18 years and the maximum is 30 years; for posts under the CPWD and the Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships, the maximum age limit is 32 years. Age will be calculated as of August 1, 2026 (01.08.2026).
Age Limit Relaxation
SC/ST: 5 years
OBC: 3 years
PwBD (Unreserved/EWS): 10 years
PwBD (OBC): 13 years
PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years
Ex-Servicemen: 3 years (after deducting the period of military service)
SSC JE 2026: How to Apply
Visit the official SSC website: ssc.gov.in
If not already registered, complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) (the old OTR from ssc.nic.in will not work)
Log in and select the application link for the Junior Engineer Examination 2026
Fill in your personal, educational, and post-preference details in the online application form
Upload your photograph and signature in the prescribed format (not required if using Aadhaar-based authentication)
Pay the application fee of ₹100 (female, SC, ST, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempt)
Preview and verify all details before final submission
Take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference
What is the salary of an SSC JE?
Selected candidates will be appointed to Group ‘B’ posts under Level-6 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) pay matrix, with a pay scale of ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400. The actual in-hand salary will also include allowances based on government rules and the place of posting.
What documents are required for the SSC JE application?
Aadhaar card (for OTR and authentication)
Recent photograph and signature (live capture during application, if not using Aadhaar authentication)
Educational qualification certificates and marksheets
Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS), if applicable
PwBD certificate, if applicable
Ex-servicemen-related documents, if applicable
Valid ID proof showing date of birth
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