SSC Junior Engineer Recruitment 2026: Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released new notification to fill the vacancies of 1748 Junior Engineer Jobs, All interested and eligible candidates can use this job opportunity to apply for these posts before the last date of application. Candidates who have completed their Degree or Diploma in Engineering / Science can apply for the SSC Junior Engineer Notification 2026. The Selection Process for SSC Junior Engineer Recruitment 2026 will be Paper-I, Paper-II, and Document Verification. The online application will start from 02/09/2026 and remain open till 22/09/2026 through the official website.
Check below education details, age limit, selection process, application fee, salary, and how to apply for SSC Junior Engineer Online Application Form 2026.
SSC Junior Engineer Recruitment 2026
| SSC Eligibility & Vacancy 2026 details |
| Organization Name |
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Vacancy |
1748 Posts (Tentative) |
| Post name |
Junior Engineer & Scientific Assistant |
| Starting date |
02/09/2026 |
| Ending date |
22/09/2026 |
| Qualification |
Degree or 3-Year Diploma in Engineering / Science |
| Salary |
Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400/- (Level-6) |
| Job Location |
All India |
| Apply Mode |
Online Mode Only |
| Official Website |
ssc.gov.in |
Vacancy details for SSC Recruitment 2026
| Name of the Posts |
No. of Posts |
| Junior Engineer (Civil) |
1748 (Total Tentative) |
| Junior Engineer (Mechanical) |
1748 (Total Tentative) |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical) |
1748 (Total Tentative) |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical & Mechanical) |
1748 (Total Tentative) |
| Junior Engineer (Telecom) |
1748 (Total Tentative) |
| Scientific Assistant (IMD) |
1748 (Total Tentative) |
| Total |
1748 Posts |
SSC JE Exam Pattern 2026
SSC JE Paper-I Exam Pattern (CBT - Objective)
| Subject |
No. of Questions |
Max Marks |
Duration |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning |
50 |
50 |
2 Hours (120 Mins) |
| General Awareness |
50 |
50 |
| Part-A / B / C / D / E / F / G (Core Technical Subject) |
100 |
100 |
| Total |
200 |
200 Marks |
2 Hours |
SSC JE Paper-II Exam Pattern (CBT - Objective)
| Subject |
No. of Questions |
Max Marks |
Duration |
| Part-A / B / C (Core Specific Engineering Branch) |
100 |
300 |
2 Hours (120 Mins) |
| Total |
100 |
300 Marks |
2 Hours |
SSC JE Marking Scheme & Key Details
| Feature |
Paper-I Details |
Paper-II Details |
| Exam Mode |
Computer Based Test (CBT) |
Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Question Type |
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Correct Answer |
+1 Mark |
+3 Marks |
| Negative Marking |
0.25 Mark Deducted |
1.00 Mark Deducted |
| Paper Nature |
Qualifying / Screening Stage |
Final Merit List Stage |
SSC JE Previous Year Vacancy Details
| Year |
Total Vacancies |
| SSC JE 2025 |
1,340 Posts |
| SSC JE 2024 |
1,765 Posts |
| SSC JE 2023 |
1,374 Posts |
| SSC JE 2022 |
2,798 Posts |
| SSC JE 2020 |
800 Posts |
SSC JE Previous Year Cutoff Marks
SSC JE Paper-I Cutoff (Out of 200)
Civil Engineering
| Category |
2025 Cutoff |
2024 Cutoff |
2023 Cutoff |
| UR (General) |
123.52 |
122.92 |
108.16 |
| OBC |
115.93 |
116.82 |
106.50 |
| EWS |
112.28 |
109.20 |
98.81 |
| SC |
101.70 |
101.03 |
89.36 |
| ST |
102.61 |
98.60 |
89.15 |
Electrical / Mechanical Engineering
| Category |
2025 Cutoff |
2024 Cutoff |
2023 Cutoff |
| UR (General) |
157.47 |
132.06 |
131.45 |
| OBC |
153.26 |
131.27 |
131.45 |
| EWS |
151.04 |
120.13 |
125.96 |
| SC |
140.59 |
112.97 |
116.03 |
| ST |
135.88 |
101.37 |
105.80 |
SSC JE Paper-II / Final Cutoff (Paper-I + Paper-II Total: 500 Marks)
Civil Engineering Final Cutoff
| Category |
2025 Final Cutoff |
2024 Final Cutoff |
2023 Final Cutoff |
| UR (General) |
361.25 |
375.92 |
325.96 |
| OBC |
355.20 |
368.50 |
321.40 |
| EWS |
352.10 |
362.80 |
315.20 |
| SC |
336.79 |
341.20 |
298.50 |
| ST |
332.86 |
338.90 |
295.10 |
Electrical / Mechanical Engineering Final Cutoff
| Category |
2025 Final Cutoff |
2024 Final Cutoff |
2023 Final Cutoff |
| UR (General) |
369.08 |
400.92 |
346.73 |
| OBC |
366.86 |
395.40 |
342.10 |
| EWS |
359.93 |
388.10 |
338.50 |
| SC |
342.10 |
365.20 |
318.90 |
| ST |
322.55 |
352.80 |
310.40 |
Eligibility details for SSC Recruitment 2026
Qualification details for SSC Recruitment 2026
| Name of the Posts |
Qualification |
| Junior Engineer (Civil) |
Degree or 3-Year Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University/Institute. |
| Junior Engineer (Mechanical) |
Degree or 3-Year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University/Institute. |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical) |
Degree or 3-Year Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a recognized University/Institute. |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical & Mechanical) |
Degree or 3-Year Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University/Institute. |
| Junior Engineer (Telecom) |
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Electrical/Electronics/Computer Science/Telecommunications/IT/Instrumentation. |
| Scientific Assistant (IMD) |
Bachelor’s Degree in Science with Physics OR Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/Electronics/IT/Telecommunication/Instrumentation. |
Age limits for SSC Recruitment 2026
| Name of the Posts |
Age limit |
| Junior Engineer (Civil) |
18-30/32 Years (as on 01/08/2026) |
| Junior Engineer (Mechanical) |
18-30/32 Years (as on 01/08/2026) |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical) |
18-30/32 Years (as on 01/08/2026) |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical & Mechanical) |
18-30/32 Years (as on 01/08/2026) |
| Junior Engineer (Telecom) |
18-30/32 Years (as on 01/08/2026) |
| Scientific Assistant (IMD) |
18-30/32 Years (as on 01/08/2026) |
Salary details for SSC Recruitment 2026
| Name of the Posts |
Salary Details |
| Junior Engineer / Scientific Assistant |
Level-6 (7th CPC) Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400/- |
SSC Recruitment 2026 Selection process
- Stage 1: Paper-I Computer Based Examination (Qualifying in Nature)
- Stage 2: Paper-II Computer Based Examination (For Final Merit)
- Stage 3: Document Verification
SSC Notification 2026 Application Fee
| Category |
Fee |
| Gen / OBC / EWS |
Rs. 100/- |
| SC / ST / PwD / Women / Ex-Servicemen |
Rs. 0/- (Exempted) |
Important Dates for the SSC Notification 2026:
| Notification Published |
02/09/2026 |
| Application Start Date |
02/09/2026 |
| Last Date to Apply |
22/09/2026 11:00 PM |
Notification PDF and Application form, details
FAQs – SSC Junior Engineer Recruitment 2026
Education Qualification Details
Candidates must have a Degree or 3-Year Diploma in relevant Engineering branches or a Bachelor's Degree in Science/CS/IT/Electronics from a recognized University or Institute.
Age Limit
18 to 30/32 Years as on 01/08/2026, with age relaxation applicable as per rules.
How to Apply Online for SSC Junior Engineer 2026)
Visit the official website, complete One-Time Registration (OTR), select Junior Engineer Examination 2026, fill required details, upload documents, pay application fee, and submit the form before the deadline.
