SSC JE Recruitment 2026: 1748 Vacancies, Apply Online, Eligibility, Exam Pattern, Salary & Last Date

SSC JE Recruitment 2026 is an important opportunity for engineering diploma and degree holders looking for Central Government jobs. The Staff Selection Commission has issued the Junior Engineer Examination 2026 notice dated 02 September 2026. The notice mentions 1,748 tentative vacancies and includes Junior Engineer posts in different government departments along with Scientific Assistant posts in the India Meteorological Department (IMD). (jobapply.com.in)

The online application process is currently open and candidates can submit their forms up to 22 September 2026 at 11:00 PM. Paper-I is tentatively scheduled for October/November 2026, while Paper-II is scheduled for December 2026. (jobapply.com.in)

Important: The 2026 vacancy figure is tentative. SSC has stated that the post-wise and category-wise vacancy breakup will be made available separately through its Tentative Vacancy section. (jobapply.com.in)

SSC JE Recruitment 2026 Overview

The SSC annual calendar had earlier placed JE 2026 in a different part of the year, but the detailed September 2026 notice is the latest recruitment document and should be followed for the present application cycle. (ssc.gov.in)

Vacancy Details

SSC has announced 1,748 tentative vacancies under the 2026 examination. The recruitment covers several Central Government organisations. The notice states that the detailed post-wise and category-wise vacancy position will be published separately. (jobapply.com.in)

Major participating organisations include:

For BRO, the notice specifies eligibility for male candidates only. (jobapply.com.in)

Educational Qualification

The required qualification depends on the post and department.

Generally, eligible candidates include those holding a degree or three-year diploma in the relevant engineering discipline. Some posts also require relevant work experience along with a diploma.

Examples include:

• JE Civil: Degree/Diploma in Civil Engineering.

• JE Electrical: Degree/Diploma in Electrical Engineering.

• JE Mechanical: Degree/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.

• JE Electrical & Mechanical: Relevant Electrical/Mechanical engineering qualification.

• JE Telecom: Degree in relevant engineering/technology streams such as Electrical, Electronics, Communications, Computer Science, IT or Telecommunications.

• Scientific Assistant, IMD: Relevant Bachelor’s qualification, including B.Sc. with Physics or specified computer/electronics-related degrees. (jobapply.com.in)

Candidates should check the exact qualification against their preferred department before submitting the form.

Age Limit

The age is calculated as on 01 August 2026.

There are two major age limits:

• Up to 30 years for most posts.

• Up to 32 years for certain posts, including CPWD and Director General of Lighthouses & Lightships posts. (jobapply.com.in)

Age relaxation is available according to government rules. The recruitment notice provides, among others:

Application Fee

The fee can be paid online through the permitted payment methods. (jobapply.com.in)

SSC JE Salary 2026

Selected candidates are appointed to Group ‘B’, Non-Gazetted posts in Pay Level-6.

Pay Scale: ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400

Other admissible benefits and allowances are governed by the applicable Central Government rules. (jobapply.com.in)

SSC JE Selection Process 2026

The recruitment process broadly consists of:

1. Paper-I – Computer Based Examination

2. Paper-II – Computer Based Examination

3. Document Verification

4. Final selection/post allocation

Paper-I is qualifying in nature and is used for shortlisting candidates for Paper-II. The 2026 notice also provides separate merit arrangements for relevant JE disciplines and other posts covered by the examination. (jobapply.com.in)

SSC JE Exam Pattern 2026

Paper-I

Duration: 2 hours
Negative marking: 0.25 mark for every wrong answer. (Testbook)

Paper-II

Duration: 2 hours
Negative marking: 1 mark for every incorrect answer.

Paper-II is the technical paper and its marks are used for the merit process. (Testbook)

The minimum qualifying percentages specified for the examination are 30% for UR, 25% for OBC/EWS and 20% for other categories. (SarkariReady)

Important Dates

(jobapply.com.in)

How to Apply Online for SSC JE 2026

Candidates can follow these steps:

1. Visit the official SSC website.

2. Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) if you do not already have the required registration.

3. Log in and open the Junior Engineer Examination 2026 application.

4. Select the applicable engineering discipline/post preferences carefully.

5. Enter personal, educational and other required information.

6. Upload the required photograph/signature or complete the live photograph process as instructed.

7. Pay the applicable application fee.

8. Check all information carefully.

9. Submit the application before 22 September 2026, 11:00 PM.

10. Save or print the submitted application for future reference.

SSC has also provided application access through the mySSC mobile application. (jobapply.com.in)

Documents Required

Candidates should keep the following information/documents ready as applicable:

• Aadhaar/valid identification details

• Educational qualification certificates

• Engineering diploma/degree details

• Category certificate, if applicable

• PwBD/ESM certificate, where applicable

• Recent photograph/live photograph as required

• Signature

• Active mobile number

• Email ID

• Payment details

Always follow the document specifications given in the official SSC application instructions.

Previous SSC JE Recruitment Data

Previous-year information can help candidates understand how the recruitment has changed, but it should not be treated as a prediction of the 2026 cutoff.

SSC JE 2025

The 2025 recruitment originally started with a lower vacancy figure, which was subsequently revised. The latest official vacancy document available for the 2025 cycle showed 1,731 vacancies, including 796 JE Civil posts in BRO, 163 JE Electrical & Mechanical posts in BRO, CPWD, CWC, MES and other departments. (ssc.gov.in)

The 2025 final result later recommended 1,731 candidates against the reported vacancies. (Free Job Alert)

SSC JE 2025 Paper-I Cutoff

SSC’s official Paper-I result notice dated 06 March 2026 reported the following cutoffs:

The result shortlisted 11,593 Civil candidates and 4,014 Electrical/Mechanical candidates — 15,607 candidates in total — for Paper-II.

How Many Forms Were Filled in SSC JE 2025?

SSC’s accessible official result and vacancy documents do not provide a verified total number of applications received. Various websites publish estimates, but NAUKRIDOOT does not present an estimated figure as an official application count.

This is important because the number of applicants and the number of candidates actually appearing in the examination are different statistics.

Why NAUKRIDOOT Is Useful for Candidates

At NAUKRIDOOT.COM, our aim is not simply to publish a vacancy number. Candidates need practical information before applying, including:

✅ Official notification and application dates
✅ Eligibility and age requirements
✅ Vacancy and category information
✅ Exam pattern and syllabus
✅ Previous-year cutoff and recruitment data
✅ Admit card and result updates
✅ Answer-key updates
✅ Important official links
✅ Clear identification of tentative information

Whenever an exact figure such as the total number of applications is not available from a reliable official source, we prefer to say “not officially verified” rather than publish an attractive but unsupported number.

Important Links

For the latest official notification, application portal, admit card and result updates, candidates should use the SSC website rather than unofficial download links. (ssc.gov.in)

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the last date for SSC JE Recruitment 2026?

The last date to submit the online application is 22 September 2026 up to 11:00 PM. (jobapply.com.in)

2. How many vacancies are available in SSC JE 2026?

SSC has mentioned 1,748 tentative vacancies under the 2026 examination. The notice also covers Scientific Assistant posts in IMD. (jobapply.com.in)

3. What is the SSC JE 2026 salary?

SSC JE posts are in Pay Level-6, with a pay scale of ₹35,400–₹1,12,400. (jobapply.com.in)

4. What is the SSC JE Paper-I pattern?

Paper-I contains 200 questions for 200 marks covering Reasoning, General Awareness and the relevant technical subject. The duration is two hours, with 0.25-mark negative marking. (Testbook)

5. When will SSC JE Paper-I 2026 be conducted?

Paper-I is tentatively scheduled for October/November 2026. SSC has not yet announced the exact examination dates in the recruitment notice. (jobapply.com.in)

6. Is the SSC JE 2026 application fee refundable?

The application information states that the fee once paid is not refundable. (jobapply.com.in)

7. Is the total number of SSC JE 2025 applications officially available?

A verified total application count is not available in the official documents reviewed for this article. Therefore, NAUKRIDOOT has not published an estimated number as an official figure.

Conclusion

SSC JE Recruitment 2026 provides 1,748 tentative vacancies across various Central Government organisations and related posts covered by the examination. The application window is open until 22 September 2026, while Paper-I is tentatively scheduled for October/November. Candidates should carefully check their engineering qualification, post-specific age limit and department requirements before applying.

The previous SSC JE cycle had 1,731 final vacancies, and the official Paper-I result shows that 15,607 candidates were shortlisted for the next stage. These figures are useful for understanding the previous recruitment, but candidates should not treat the previous cutoff as a guaranteed benchmark for 2026.