๐ Overview of the Notification
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the tentative vacancy list for the Junior Engineer (JE) Examination 2026. The vacancies are distributed across various central government departments including Border Roads Organization (BRO), Central Water Commission (CWC), Central Public Works Department (CPWD), Military Engineer Services (MES), Department of Telecommunications, and others. The total number of vacancies announced is 1699 across multiple engineering disciplines such as Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, and Electronics.
๐ข Department-Wise Vacancy Summary
| S. No. | Department | Post | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total | OH | HH | VH | Others |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Border Roads Organization (Male candidates only) | JE (Civil) | 39 | 20 | 118 | 9 | 85 | 271 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Border Roads Organization (Male candidates only) | JE (E&M) | 1 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 10 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Central Public Works Department | JE (Electrical) | 15 | 7 | 27 | 10 | 44 | 103 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 6 | Central Public Works Department | JE (Civil) | 51 | 25 | 92 | 34 | 141 | 343 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 4 |
| 13 | Military Engineer Services (MES) | JE (Civil) | 19 | 32 | 33 | 9 | 61 | 154 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 14 | Military Engineer Services (MES) | JE (E&M) | 16 | 26 | 38 | 11 | 70 | 161 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 18 | Department of Telecommunications | JE (Telecom) | 10 | 5 | 18 | 6 | 30 | 69 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 19 | India Meteorological Department | Scientific Assistant | 76 | 11 | 99 | 45 | 231 | 462 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Brahmaputra Board, Ministry of Jal Shakti | JE (Civil) | 8 | 5 | 18 | 4 | 21 | 56 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total Vacancies | 245 | 140 | 462 | 134 | 718 | 1699 | 32 | 14 | 1 | 13 | ||
โ๏ธ Key Highlights
- ๐ Total Vacancies: 1699 across Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, and Telecom disciplines.
- ๐ Major Departments: BRO, CPWD, MES, CWC, DGQA-NAVAL, Department of Telecommunications, and India Meteorological Department.
- ๐ Reservation Categories: SC โ 245, ST โ 140, OBC โ 462, EWS โ 134, UR โ 718.
- ๐ Horizontal Categories: OH โ 32, HH โ 14, VH โ 1, Others โ 13.
- ๐ Vacancies are tentative and subject to change based on departmental requirements.
๐ Important Notes for Candidates
- ๐ The vacancies are provisional and may vary depending on final confirmation from departments.
- ๐ Candidates should check the official SSC website regularly for updates on exam dates and final vacancy positions.
- ๐ The recruitment will be conducted through the SSC Junior Engineer Examination 2026 as per the official notification.
- ๐ Posts are classified under different ministries and departments, offering opportunities in core engineering roles.
โ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- ๐ When was the SSC JE 2026 vacancy list released?
- The tentative vacancy list was released on 08 October 2026.
- ๐๏ธ How many total vacancies are available?
- A total of 1699 vacancies have been announced across various departments.
- ๐ Which departments have the highest number of vacancies?
- The Central Public Works Department (CPWD) and India Meteorological Department (IMD) have the highest number of vacancies.
- ๐ What are the major engineering disciplines included?
- The recruitment covers Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, and Electronics/Telecom engineering disciplines.
- โ๏ธ Are these vacancies final?
- No, these are tentative vacancies and may change based on departmental requirements.
- ๐ข Which departments are included in SSC JE 2026?
- The vacancies are spread across departments such as Border Roads Organization (BRO), Central Water Commission (CWC), Central Public Works Department (CPWD), Military Engineer Services (MES), Department of Telecommunications, India Meteorological Department (IMD), and others.
- ๐งพ How many vacancies are available in CPWD?
- The Central Public Works Department has announced 446 vacancies (Civil โ 343, Electrical โ 103).
- โ๏ธ What is the total number of Civil Engineering posts?
- Out of 1699 vacancies, a majority are for Civil Engineers across BRO, CPWD, MES, CWC, and other departments.
- ๐ Are PwD candidates eligible?
- Yes, horizontal reservations are available: OH โ 32, HH โ 14, VH โ 1, and Others โ 13.
- ๐ Where can I check official updates?
- All updates, including final vacancy positions and exam schedules, will be published on the official SSC website: https://ssc.nic.in.
- ๐ When will the SSC JE 2026 exam be conducted?
- The exam schedule will be notified separately by SSC. Candidates should regularly check the SSC website for updates.
