SSC JE 2026 Recruitment: 1,748 Posts, Dates and Eligibility
SSC JE 2026 offers 1,748 engineering and Scientific Assistant posts. Check key dates, age limits, post choices, exam schedule and application steps.
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The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has opened applications for the Junior Engineer Examination 2026. The recruitment drive will fill 1,748 posts in central government departments and offices. The examination will also cover Scientific Assistant posts in the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
Eligible candidates can apply through the SSC official website. The posts offer Group B status and come under Level 6 of the 7th Central Pay Commission. The pay scale is Rs 35,400 to Rs 1,12,400.
SSC JE 2026 important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application process begins | September 2, 2026 |
| Last date to apply | September 22, 2026 |
| Last date for online fee payment | September 23, 2026, up to 11 pm |
| Application correction window | September 28 to September 30, 2026 |
| Paper 1 | October or November 2026, tentatively |
| Paper 2 | December 2026, tentatively |
Dates for Paper 1 and Paper 2 are tentative. Candidates should check the SSC website for any change in the exam schedule.
Posts covered under the recruitment drive
The SSC Junior Engineer examination is held for engineering posts in different government organisations. The recruitment also includes Scientific Assistant posts in IMD.
- Junior Engineer, Mechanical
- Junior Engineer, Electrical
- Junior Engineer, Electrical and Mechanical
- Junior Engineer, Telecom
- Scientific Assistant in IMD
The exact number of vacancies for each post, department and category will be given in the official notification. Candidates should read the vacancy table before selecting their preferred post.
Post choices and eligibility links
Some post choices can make candidates eligible for more than one post. This depends on the educational qualification listed in the notification.
- Candidates who choose Junior Engineer, Mechanical, may also be considered for Junior Engineer, Electrical and Mechanical.
- Candidates who choose Junior Engineer, Telecom, may also be eligible for Scientific Assistant in IMD and Junior Engineer, Electrical, if they meet the required qualification.
- Candidates who choose Junior Engineer, Electrical, may also be eligible for Junior Engineer, Telecom, and Junior Engineer, Electrical and Mechanical.
- Candidates who choose Scientific Assistant may also be eligible for Junior Engineer, Telecom, if they meet the prescribed qualification.
This makes the post preference section important. A small mistake here can affect the posts considered for a candidate. Read the educational qualification rules before submitting the form. Forms are not the best place for guesswork, unless guessing is your exam strategy too.
Age limit for SSC JE 2026
The Commission will calculate age as on August 1, 2026. The rules follow the Department of Personnel and Training guidelines.
For posts with an upper age limit of 30 years, candidates must have been born between August 2, 1996, and August 1, 2008, both dates included.
For posts with an upper age limit of 32 years, candidates must have been born between August 2, 1994, and August 1, 2008, both dates included.
Age relaxation may apply to candidates from reserved categories and other groups covered by government rules. The official notification has the full details.
SSC JE exam pattern and schedule
The examination will take place in Computer-Based Test mode. It will have two papers. Paper 1 is expected in October or November 2026, while Paper 2 is expected in December 2026.
The official notification contains the subjects, marks, duration, question format and syllabus. Candidates should use these details to build their study plan. They should also check whether their engineering subject matches the post they select.
How to apply for SSC JE 2026
- Visit the SSC official website.
- Complete the required registration process.
- Fill in personal, academic and communication details.
- Select the preferred post and examination options with care.
- Upload the required documents in the prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee before the deadline, if applicable.
- Check every detail and submit the application form.
- Save and print a copy of the submitted form for future use.
Keep scanned documents, a recent photograph and a valid identity document ready before starting the application. Candidates who face problems while filling out the form can contact the Commission at 1800 309 3063.
Before applying, read the official notification for essential educational qualifications, age relaxation, vacancy details, fee rules, exam scheme, syllabus and document requirements.
