SSC Junior Engineer & Scientific Assistant Recruitment 2026
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SSC Junior Engineer & Scientific Assistant Recruitment 2026
Staff Selection Commission
Quick facts
About the role
Staff Selection Commission is hiring technical personnel across central departments through the Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical) and Scientific Assistant Examination 2026. A total of 1,748 vacancies are open under ministries including the Central Public Works Department, Military Engineer Services, Central Water Commission, Border Roads Organisation, and India Meteorological Department. Candidates holding a three-year diploma or a bachelor's degree in civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering, or an allied technical qualification, should apply before the registration closes. Successful entrants secure Group B non-gazetted technical appointments carrying standard central pay benefits. This drive suits young engineering graduates seeking permanent field and administrative roles in national infrastructure, border construction, water resource planning, telecommunications, and weather monitoring services across India. Applicants must review department-specific requirements, as certain organisations like BRO and MES stipulate physical fitness baselines or experience conditions alongside technical diplomas.
Highlights
- SSC is filling 1,748 Group B non-gazetted posts across 13 central ministries and boards.
- Engineering appointments belong to Pay Level 6 with basic pay starting at Rs 35,400 per month.
- Paper I acts purely as a qualifying screening test, while Paper II scores determine final selection rank.
- New technical openings feature Scientific Assistant posts for IMD and Telecom Junior Engineers for DoT.
Selection process
- 1Paper I Computer Based Examination (qualifying objective test)
- 2Paper II Computer Based Examination (core technical discipline exam determining merit)
- 3Document Verification and Medical Fitness Review by allotted departments
How to apply
- 1Visit ssc.gov.in and complete One-Time Registration using matriculation details, photo, and signature.
- 2Log in to your candidate dashboard, select Junior Engineer Examination 2026, and open the application form.
- 3Select preferred post categories, state your exam city preferences, and fill your engineering qualification details.
- 4Upload your scanned photograph and signature according to the official dimension guidelines.
- 5Pay Rs 100 through UPI, debit card, or net banking (exempt categories skip payment) and download the confirmation slip.
Important dates
- Notification Published02 Sep 2026
- Online Registration Closes25 Oct 2026
- Fee Payment Last Date26 Oct 2026
- Tier 1 Exam Dates02 Nov 2026 to 06 Nov 2026
- Tier 2 Exam Date20 Dec 2026
Official source & verification
Application status tracker
- Last date to apply26 Oct 2026
- Fee payment last date26 Oct 2026
- Tier 1 Exam Dates02 Nov 2026
Frequently asked questions
What qualifications are required for SSC JE 2026?
Candidates need a degree or a three-year diploma in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical engineering from an accredited institution. Posts under the India Meteorological Department require a bachelor's degree in science with physics or electronics, or an engineering diploma in electronics and telecommunication disciplines.
What is the age limit for SSC Junior Engineer posts?
Applicants must generally fall between 18 and 30 years as on the cut-off date. Relaxations apply under government orders, granting 5 years for SC and ST candidates, 3 years for OBC candidates, and up to 10 years for persons with benchmark disabilities.
Does Paper I count toward the final SSC JE merit list?
Paper I now operates solely as a screening round. Candidates need to clear Paper I category-specific minimum cutoff marks to qualify for Paper II. The commission prepares the final appointment ranking strictly from scores obtained in Paper II, subject to document verification.
What is the application fee for SSC JE 2026?
The application charge is Rs 100 for unreserved, OBC, and EWS male candidates. Women candidates of all categories, alongside applicants belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities, are fully exempt from paying any examination fee.
Which departments recruit through the SSC JE examination?
Thirteen central bodies participate, including Central Public Works Department, Military Engineer Services, Central Water Commission, Border Roads Organisation, Farakka Barrage Project, Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships, Department of Telecommunications, National Technical Research Organisation, and India Meteorological Department.