SSC Junior Engineer Examination 2026: Notification, Dates, Eligibility and Vacancies

SSC Junior Engineer Examination 2026: Complete Notification with Important Dates

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the official notification for the Junior Engineer (JE) Examination 2026. This recruitment drive covers multiple departments including Border Roads Organization, Central Water Commission, CPWD, Military Engineer Services, NTRO, IMD, and others. The posts are classified as Group ‘B’ in Level-6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400) of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.

📅 Important Dates for SSC JE 2026

🔹 Posts and Educational Qualifications

The SSC JE 2026 notification includes posts in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Telecom disciplines. Some examples are:

• Border Roads Organization (BRO) – JE (Civil), JE (Electrical & Mechanical)
• Central Water Commission – JE (Civil), JE (Mechanical)
• CPWD – JE (Civil), JE (Electrical)
• Military Engineer Services (MES) – JE (Civil), JE (Electrical & Mechanical)
• India Meteorological Department (IMD) – Scientific Assistant
• Department of Telecommunications (DoT) – JE (Telecom)

Educational qualifications range from Diploma to Degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Telecom, IT, Computer Science) depending on the post. Some posts also require 2 years of work experience in planning, execution, or maintenance of engineering works.

🔹 Age Limit and Relaxation

The age limit varies between 30 years and 32 years depending on the department. The crucial date for age reckoning is 01 August 2026. Relaxations are applicable as per government rules:

• SC/ST – 5 years
• OBC – 3 years
• PWD (UR/EWS) – 10 years
• PWD (OBC) – 13 years
• PWD (SC/ST) – 15 years
• Ex-Servicemen – 3 years (after deduction of military service)

🔹 Vacancies

The tentative number of vacancies notified is 1748. Final post-wise and category-wise vacancies will be published on the SSC website.

🔹 Reservation and PwBD Suitability

Reservation is applicable for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and PwBD candidates as per government rules. Posts have been identified as suitable for various benchmark disabilities including Locomotor Disability, Hearing Impairment, Acid Attack Victims, Spinal Deformity, Specific Learning Disability, etc.

✅ Conclusion: Apply Early and Prepare Well

The SSC JE Examination 2026 is a golden opportunity for engineering graduates and diploma holders to secure a Group ‘B’ post in central government departments. Candidates are advised to apply online before the deadline and prepare thoroughly for the Computer Based Examinations. For complete details and updates, visit the official SSC website ssc.gov.in.