SSC JE 2026 – Quick Summary
| Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC), New Delhi |
| Examination Name | Junior Engineer Examination, 2026 |
| Notice No. | F. No. HQ-C-3019/1/2026-C-3 |
| Posts | Junior Engineer (Civil / Electrical / Mechanical / E&M / Telecom) | Scientific Assistant (IMD) |
| Total Vacancies (Tentative) | 1,748 Posts |
| Pay Level | Level-6 → ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400/month (7th CPC) |
| Post Type | Group ‘B’, Non-Gazetted |
| Qualification (JE Civil/Electrical/Mechanical) | Degree OR 3-year Diploma in relevant engineering discipline |
| Qualification (Scientific Assistant) | B.Sc. (Physics) OR B.E./B.Tech in CS/ECE/Electronics/IT/Instrumentation |
| Upper Age Limit | 30 years (most posts) | 32 years (CPWD, DGLL) |
| Application Fee | ₹100/- | NIL for Women/SC/ST/PwBD/ESM |
| Selection Process | Paper-I CBE (Qualifying) → Paper-II CBE (Merit) |
| Telangana Exam Centres | Hyderabad (8601) | Karimnagar (8604) | Warangal (8603) | Siddipet (8605) |
| Apply Online Start | 02 September 2026 (Today) |
| Last Date to Apply | 22 September 2026 (23:00 hours) |
| Last Date – Fee Payment | 23 September 2026 (23:00 hours) |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
ముఖ్యమైన తేదీలు (Important Dates)
| Event / వివరణ | Date / తేది |
|---|---|
| Application Window Opens (దరఖాస్తు ప్రారంభం) | 02 September 2026 |
| Last Date – Online Application (చివరి తేది) | 22 September 2026 (23:00 hrs) |
| Last Date – Fee Payment | 23 September 2026 (23:00 hrs) |
| Application Correction Window (దరఖాస్తు సవరణ) | 28 September – 30 September 2026 (23:00 hrs) |
| Paper-I (CBE) – Tentative | October / November 2026 |
| Paper-II (CBE) – Tentative | December 2026 |
Vacancies – Organization-wise
| S.No. | Organization | Posts | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Border Roads Organization (BRO) | JE(C) | JE(E&M) | 30 years |
| 2 | Brahmaputra Board, Jal Shakti | JE(C) | 30 years |
| 3 | Central Water Commission (CWC) | JE(M) | JE(C) | 30 years |
| 4 | Central Public Works Department (CPWD) | JE(E) | JE(C) | 32 years |
| 5 | Central Water and Power Research Station | JE(E) | JE(C) | 30 years |
| 6 | DGQA-Naval, Ministry of Defence | JE(M) | JE(E) | 30 years |
| 7 | Farakka Barrage Project, Jal Shakti | JE(E) | JE(C) | 30 years |
| 8 | Military Engineer Services (MES) | JE(C) | JE(E&M) | 30 years |
| 9 | National Technical Research Organization (NTRO) | JE(C) | 30 years |
| 10 | Director General of Lighthouses & Lightships (DGLL) | JE(C) | JE(E) | 32 years |
| 11 | Department of Telecommunication (DoT) | JE (Telecom) | 30 years |
| 12 | India Meteorological Department (IMD) | Scientific Assistant | 30 years |
| 13 | Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying | JE(C) | 30 years |
| Total Tentative Vacancies | 1,748 | — | |
📌 Post-wise and category-wise vacancies available at: ssc.gov.in → For Candidates → Tentative Vacancy
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualifications (Post-wise)
| Post | Essential Qualification | Experience Required? |
|---|---|---|
| JE (Civil) – Most Orgs | Degree in Civil Engg. OR Diploma in Civil Engg. | No (some orgs need 2 yrs with Diploma) |
| JE (Civil) – BRO/MES | Degree in Civil Engg. OR 3-yr Diploma + 2 yrs experience | Yes (Diploma holders: 2 yrs) |
| JE (Electrical) – CPWD | Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engg. | No |
| JE (E&M) – BRO/MES | Degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engg. OR 3-yr Diploma + 2 yrs experience | Yes (Diploma holders: 2 yrs) |
| JE (Mechanical) – CWC | B.Sc./Degree OR Diploma in Mechanical Engg. | No |
| JE (Telecom) – DoT | B.E./B.Tech in Electrical/Electronics/ECE/CS/Telecom/IT/Instrumentation | No |
| Scientific Assistant – IMD | B.Sc. (Physics) OR B.E./B.Tech in CS/Electronics/ECE/IT/Instrumentation/Telecom | No |
Age Limit & Relaxation (as on 01.08.2026)
| Category | Age Relaxation | Max Age (General 30 yrs) |
|---|---|---|
| General / EWS | Nil | 30 years |
| OBC (NCL) | 3 years | 33 years |
| SC / ST | 5 years | 35 years |
| PwBD (UR/EWS) | 10 years | 40 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 years | 43 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years | 45 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | 3 years (after deducting military service from actual age) | As applicable |
Note: There is NO reservation for Ex-Servicemen in Group-B posts. Only age relaxation is admissible to ESM candidates.
Application Fee
| General / OBC / EWS (Male) | ₹100/- (Non-refundable) |
| Women / SC / ST / PwBD / ESM | NIL (Exempted) |
Payment via BHIM UPI, Net Banking, Visa/MasterCard/Maestro/RuPay Debit Card. Fee payment deadline: 23 September 2026 (23:00 hours).
Correction Window
Candidates can correct their submitted application form during the Correction Window: 28–30 September 2026. Correction charges: ₹200/- (first correction) | ₹500/- (second correction) — applicable to ALL categories regardless of gender/category.
Exam Pattern – SSC JE 2026
Paper-I (Qualifying, CBE)
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 50 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| General Engineering (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical/Computer/Electronics/Physics/Telecom – as applicable) | 100 | 100 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
Duration: 2 hours (2 hrs 40 min for PwBD scribe-eligible). Negative Marking: −0.25 per wrong answer. Paper-I is qualifying only — marks not counted in final merit. Minimum qualifying: UR 30% | OBC/EWS 25% | Others 20%.
Paper-II (Merit-based, CBE)
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Engineering (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical/Computer/Electronics/Physics/Telecom – as applicable) | 100 | 300 |
Duration: 2 hours (2 hrs 40 min for PwBD scribe-eligible). Negative Marking: −1 mark per wrong answer. Final merit based on Paper-II normalized marks. Scientific calculator and IS 456:2000 Table (for Civil) available on computer screen during exam.
Exam Centres – Telangana & Andhra Pradesh
Telangana Centres (Southern Region):
- Hyderabad – Centre Code: 8601
- Warangal – Centre Code: 8603
- Karimnagar – Centre Code: 8604
- Siddipet – Centre Code: 8605
Andhra Pradesh Centres (Southern Region):
- Guntur – 8001 | Kakinada – 8009 | Kurnool – 8003 | Nellore – 8010
- Rajahmundry – 8004 | Tirupathi – 8006 | Vijayawada – 8008 | Visakhapatnam – 8007
- Srikakulam – 8015 | Eluru – 8016
Candidates can select up to 3 centres in order of preference within the same region. No change of centre is allowed after submission.
How to Apply – SSC JE 2026
- Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) at ssc.gov.in (if not done earlier) — OTR from old website ssc.nic.in is NOT valid
- Alternatively use the mySSC mobile app (available on Google Play Store)
- Log in with OTR credentials and fill in the Online Application Form
- Capture real-time photograph via webcam/camera — no pre-existing photo allowed
- Upload scanned signature (JPEG, 10–20 KB, 6cm × 2cm)
- Select up to 3 exam centre preferences (order of priority)
- Select post category and subject (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical/Telecom/SA-IMD)
- Pay ₹100 fee (if applicable) via BHIM UPI/Net Banking/Debit Card
- Submit before 22 September 2026 (23:00 hours)
- Fee payment deadline: 23 September 2026 (23:00 hours)
SSC JE 2026 Salary (Level-6, 7th CPC)
| Pay Level | Level-6 |
| Pay Scale | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400/month |
| In-hand Salary (approx.) | ₹40,000 – ₹50,000/month (depending on HRA city category, DA etc.) |
| Post Type | Group ‘B’, Non-Gazetted | Permanent Central Govt. Service |
| Additional Benefits | DA, HRA (8/16/24% depending on city), NPS, Mediclaim, LTC, CCA, Leave encashment |
Frequently Asked Questions – SSC JE 2026
Q1. SSC JE 2026 అంటే ఏమిటి? (What is SSC JE 2026?)
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) నిర్వహించే Junior Engineer Examination 2026 — కేంద్ర ప్రభుత్వ వివిధ సంస్థలలో (CPWD, MES, BRO, CWC, DoT, IMD మొదలైనవి) Junior Engineer (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, E&M, Telecom) మరియు Scientific Assistant పోస్టులకు నియామకం. మొత్తం 1,748 ఖాళీలు.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for SSC JE 2026?
Last date to submit Online Application Form: 22 September 2026 (23:00 hours). Fee payment: 23 September 2026 (23:00 hours).
Q3. Is Diploma sufficient for SSC JE 2026?
Yes, for most posts. Diploma in relevant engineering is sufficient for JE (Civil/Electrical) in CPWD, CWC, CWPRS, Farakka Barrage, etc. For BRO and MES, Diploma holders additionally need 2 years of post-qualification experience.
Q4. What is the age limit for SSC JE 2026?
Most posts: Up to 30 years (as on 01.08.2026). CPWD and DGLL: Up to 32 years. Age relaxation: OBC +3, SC/ST +5, PwBD +10–15 years.
Q5. What is the SSC JE 2026 salary?
Pay Level-6 → Pay Scale: ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400/month with DA, HRA, CCA, NPS, LTC and other Central Govt. benefits.
Q6. Can Final Year students apply for SSC JE 2026?
Only if the result is declared by 22 September 2026 (closing date). Candidates who can prove by documentary evidence that their result was declared on or before the cut-off date are eligible.
Q7. Telangana లో SSC JE పరీక్ష కేంద్రాలు ఏవి?
Hyderabad (8601), Warangal (8603), Karimnagar (8604), Siddipet (8605) — నాలుగు కేంద్రాలు Telangana లో ఉన్నాయి.
Q8. What is the difference between Paper-I and Paper-II in SSC JE 2026?
Paper-I is qualifying only — marks not counted in merit. Paper-II is the merit-determining paper (100 questions, 300 marks, negative marking: 1 mark per wrong answer). Final selection based on normalized Paper-II scores + post preference.
Q9. Can Electrical Engineering students apply for JE (Telecom) in DoT?
Yes. Candidates with B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering are eligible for JE (Telecom) in DoT, subject to fulfilling the Essential Qualification. Additionally, JE (Telecom) candidates are also eligible for Scientific Assistant (IMD) and JE (Electrical) if they fulfil the respective EQ.
Q10. What is OTR in SSC application?
One-Time Registration (OTR) is a one-time registration process at ssc.gov.in. Once registered, the same OTR can be used for all future SSC examinations on the new website. OTR from the old website (ssc.nic.in) is NOT valid for the new website.
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Source: Staff Selection Commission Official Notice F. No. HQ-C-3019/1/2026-C-3, Junior Engineer Examination 2026 | ssc.gov.in