SSC JE Recruitment 2026 Notification Update-CBT 1 Exam Date: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) released the official notification for Junior Engineer (JE) Recruitment 2026 on 31 March 2026, announcing 1,731 vacancies across Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical engineering disciplines. As per the latest update, the Computer‑Based Test (CBT‑1) will conduct in 3-6 December 2026 at exam centers nationwide. Performance in CBT‑1 will determine shortlisting for Paper‑II (Descriptive Test). SSC will release the exam city intimation slips and admit cards on its official website ssc.gov.in ahead of the exam. Candidates must ensure they have completed the One‑Time Registration (OTR) and downloaded their admit cards before appearing.
SSC JE Notification 2026 |
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Exam
Name |
SSC
Junior Engineer Examination 2026 |
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Conducting Body |
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
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Notification
Release Date |
31
March 2026 |
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Application Window |
31 March 2026 – 30 April 2026 |
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Exam
Mode |
Computer‑Based
Test (Paper 1) + Descriptive Paper (Paper 2) |
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Branches Covered |
Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical
Engineering |
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Eligibility |
Diploma
or Graduation in relevant engineering discipline; Age limit up to 32 years |
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Vacancies |
To be announced (expected 1,500–2,000 based on past
cycles) |
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Paper
1 Exam Date |
3-6
December 2026 |
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Paper 2 Exam Date |
Jan-Feb 2027 |
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Pay
Level |
Level‑6
(Group B, Non‑Gazetted) |
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Salary Range |
₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 + allowances (DA, HRA, TA, etc.) |
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Departments
Covered |
CPWD,
MES, BRO, CWC, Farakka Barrage Project, Department of Posts |
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Official Website |
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SSC JE 2026 VACANCY
The Staff Selection Commission has announced 1,731 vacancies under the SSC Junior Engineer (JE) Recruitment 2026. These posts are spread across major government departments including Border Roads Organisation (BRO), Military Engineer Services (MES), Central Public Works Department (CPWD), Central Water Commission (CWC), and others. Vacancies are available for Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical engineers, offering Group B, Non‑Gazetted posts with Level‑6 pay scale (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400).
|
Department
/ Organisation |
Branch |
Vacancies
(2026) |
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Border
Roads Organisation (BRO) |
Civil
Engineering |
796 |
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Electrical & Mechanical |
163 |
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Military
Engineer Services (MES) |
Civil
Engineering |
202 |
|
Electrical & Mechanical |
136 |
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Central
Public Works Department (CPWD) |
Civil
Engineering |
210 |
|
Electrical Engineering |
94 |
|
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Central
Water Commission (CWC) |
Civil
Engineering |
90 |
|
Mechanical Engineering |
10 |
|
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Farakka
Barrage Project |
Civil
Engineering |
11 |
|
Mechanical Engineering |
4 |
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DGQA
– Naval (Ministry of Defence) |
Electrical
Engineering |
3 |
|
Mechanical Engineering |
5 |
|
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Central
Water & Power Research Station |
Civil
Engineering |
3 |
|
Electrical Engineering |
2 |
|
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Total
Vacancies |
Civil /
Electrical / Mechanical |
1,731 |
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SSC JE NOTIFICATION 2026 ELIGIBILITY
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has set clear
eligibility criteria for the Junior Engineer (JE) Recruitment 2026 Notification. Candidates
must be citizens of India, hold a diploma or degree in Civil, Mechanical, or
Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution, and meet the age limit of
up to 32 years (with relaxations for reserved categories). Specific departments
like BRO also require work experience for diploma holders, while others such as
CPWD and CWC accept diploma qualifications directly.
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Department
/ Organisation |
Branch |
Educational
Qualification Required |
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Border
Roads Organisation (BRO) |
Civil
Engineering |
Degree
in Civil Engineering OR Diploma in Civil Engineering with 2 years’ experience |
|
Electrical & Mechanical |
Degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering OR Diploma
with 2 years’ experience |
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Military
Engineer Services (MES) |
Civil
Engineering |
Degree/Diploma
in Civil Engineering from a recognized institute |
|
Electrical & Mechanical |
Degree/Diploma in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering |
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Central
Public Works Department (CPWD) |
Civil
Engineering |
Diploma
in Civil Engineering |
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Electrical Engineering |
Diploma in Electrical Engineering |
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Central
Water Commission (CWC) |
Civil
Engineering |
Degree/Diploma
in Civil Engineering |
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Mechanical Engineering |
Degree/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering |
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Farakka
Barrage Project |
Civil
Engineering |
Diploma
in Civil Engineering |
|
Mechanical Engineering |
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering |
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DGQA
– Naval (Ministry of Defence) |
Electrical
Engineering |
Degree/Diploma
in Electrical Engineering |
|
Mechanical Engineering |
Degree/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering |
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Central
Water & Power Research Station (CWPRS) |
Civil
Engineering |
Diploma
in Civil Engineering |
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Electrical Engineering |
Diploma in Electrical Engineering |
SSC JE EXAM 2026 AGE LIMIT & RESERVATION
|
Criteria |
Details |
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Minimum
Age |
18
years (as on 01 August 2026) |
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Maximum Age |
32 years (varies slightly by department; CPWD & CWC –
32 years, MES – 30 years, BRO – 30 years) |
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Age
Relaxation (as per rules) |
SC/ST –
5 years, OBC – 3 years, PwD (UR) – 10 years, PwD (OBC) – 13 years, PwD
(SC/ST) – 15 years, Ex‑Servicemen – 3 years after deduction of military
service |
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Reservation Categories |
SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PwD, Ex‑Servicemen – as per Government
of India norms |
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PwD
Sub‑Categories |
OH
(Orthopedically Handicapped), HH (Hearing Handicapped), VH (Visually
Handicapped), Others |
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Reservation Benefits |
Applicable only on submission of valid
caste/category/disability certificates |
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SSC JE NOTIFICATION 2026 SELECTION PROCESS
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Stage |
Mode |
Details |
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Paper
1 (Tier I) |
Computer‑Based
Test (CBT) |
Objective
type, 200 marks, 2 hours. Subjects: General Intelligence & Reasoning,
General Awareness, General Engineering (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical). |
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Paper 2 (Tier II) |
Descriptive Paper (Written Exam) |
300 marks, 2 hours. Subject‑specific
(Civil/Mechanical/Electrical). Tests technical knowledge in detail. |
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Document
Verification |
Offline |
Verification
of educational qualifications, age, category certificates, and other
eligibility documents. |
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Final Merit List |
Based on Paper 1 + Paper 2 |
Combined performance in both papers determines final
selection. |
SSC JE 2026 EXAM PREVIOUS YEAR CUT-OFF
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) releases cut‑off marks
every year to shortlist candidates for the Junior Engineer (JE) recruitment
process. In 2024 and 2025, the cut‑offs varied across Civil, Mechanical, and
Electrical streams, reflecting competition levels and vacancy distribution.
While Civil Engineering cut‑offs remained slightly lower, the Electrical/Mechanical
cut‑offs were consistently higher, showing tougher competition in those
branches.
SSC JE 2025 (Exam held Dec 3–6 & 13, 2025; result
declared Mar 6, 2026)
|
Category |
Civil
Engineering Cut‑Off |
Electrical/Mechanical
Cut‑Off |
|
UR |
127.22 |
127.30 |
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SC |
109.24 |
112.05 |
|
ST |
106.85 |
102.86 |
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OBC |
124.45 |
127.30 |
|
EWS |
117.90 |
115.36 |
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OH |
101.82 |
102.38 |
|
HH |
57.64 |
66.59 |
|
PwD (Others) |
40.01 |
44.18 |
SSC JE 2024 (Exam held June 5–7, 2024; result declared Aug
20, 2024)
|
Category |
Civil
Engineering Cut‑Off |
Electrical/Mechanical
Cut‑Off |
|
UR |
122.92 |
132.06 |
|
SC |
101.85 |
112.97 |
|
ST |
97.83 |
101.37 |
|
OBC |
116.82 |
131.27 |
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EWS |
109.20 |
120.13 |
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OH |
84.29 |
86.18 |
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HH |
40.07 |
43.62 |
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PwD (Others) |
48.88 |
58.92 |
