The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the Junior Engineer Examination 2026 notification for recruitment to Junior Engineer and Scientific Assistant posts in various Government of India departments and organisations. A total of 1,748 tentative vacancies have been announced for eligible candidates.

The online application process starts on 02 September 2026 and the last date to apply is 22 September 2026. Candidates should check the post-wise qualification, age limit, experience and other requirements before submitting the application.

SSC JE Recruitment 2026 — Overview

• Post Name: Junior Engineer / Scientific Assistant
• Organisation: Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
• Total Vacancies: 1,748 tentative
• Job Type: Government Job
• Category: Group ‘B’
• Pay Level: Level-6
• Pay Scale: ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400
• Application Mode: Online
• Paper-I: October/November 2026 (Tentative)
• Paper-II: December 2026 (Tentative)

Eligibility Criteria for SSC JE Recruitment 2026

The age requirement depends on the particular Junior Engineer or Scientific Assistant post and department. For several posts, the maximum age is 30 years, while certain posts, including specified CPWD and DG Lighthouse & Lightships positions, have an upper age limit of 32 years. The crucial date for determining age is 01 August 2026.

For posts with a 30-year maximum age, candidates should have been born between 02 August 1996 and 01 August 2008. For posts with a 32-year maximum age, the corresponding birth-date range is 02 August 1994 to 01 August 2008. Category-wise relaxation is available according to Government of India rules: SC/ST candidates get 5 years, OBC candidates 3 years, PwBD candidates receive 10, 13 or 15 years depending on category, and Ex-Servicemen candidates get relaxation as per applicable rules.

Candidates must also satisfy any additional requirements applicable to their selected department or post. BRO Junior Engineer posts have specific physical and medical standards along with a Physical Efficiency Test, and only male candidates are eligible for these BRO JE positions.

Educational Qualification for SSC JE Recruitment 2026

The required qualification varies according to the engineering branch and organisation. For Civil Engineering posts, candidates may need a Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognised university/institute or, for specified positions, a three-year Diploma in Civil Engineering. Some posts accepting diploma holders also require relevant work experience.

For Electrical Engineering posts, a Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering may be required, depending on the organisation, with certain posts prescribing additional experience. Mechanical Engineering posts may require a Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, while some diploma-based positions require two years of relevant experience. JE Telecom candidates require a relevant Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology. Scientific Assistant in IMD requires the relevant Bachelor’s Degree in Science with Physics or specified computer science, electronics, telecommunication, IT and related disciplines. Where experience is required, it must have been acquired after obtaining the prescribed qualification.

Application Fees for SSC JE Recruitment 2026

The application fee for applicable candidates is ₹100.

Women candidates, SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempted from paying the application fee.

Payment can be made online through BHIM UPI, Net Banking, Visa, MasterCard, Maestro or RuPay Debit Card.

Application correction charges are ₹200 for the first correction and ₹500 for the second correction.

How to Apply for SSC JE Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official SSC website using the Important Links section below.
2. Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) on the new SSC website.
3. Log in with your Registration Number and password.
4. Select Junior Engineer Examination, 2026 from the Live Examination section.
5. Enter your educational qualification and other required information.
6. Select the appropriate JE/Scientific Assistant post and examination subject.
7. Upload or capture the required photograph and signature as instructed.
8. Pay the application fee, if applicable, and submit the form.
9. Download and keep a printout of the submitted application for future reference.

Applications must be submitted online through the SSC website or the mySSC mobile application.

Important Dates for SSC JE Recruitment 2026

• Notification / Notice Date: 02 September 2026
• Start of Online Application: 02 September 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 22 September 2026
• Last Date for Online Fee Payment: 23 September 2026
• Application Correction Window: 28–30 September 2026
• Paper-I Exam: October/November 2026 (Tentative)
• Paper-II Exam: December 2026 (Tentative)

Important Links for SSC JE Recruitment 2026