Short Detail:
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has announced Junior Engineer & Scientific Assistant Examination 2026 for total 1,748 posts. Candidates who want to apply for Junior Engineer (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical/Telecom) and Scientific Assistant can submit their online application form from 02/09/2026 to 22/09/2026, if you meet all the required eligibility criteria. For complete details such as eligibility, age limit, selection process, salary, and application steps, candidates must read the full notification carefully.
⚠ Last Day to Apply
Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
SSC Junior Engineer & Scientific Assistant Recruitment 2026
Advt No.: F. No. HQ-C-3019/1/2026-C-3
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 02/09/2026
- Last Date To Apply: 22/09/2026 (11:00 PM)
- Last Date Of Fee Payment: 23/09/2026 (11:00 PM)
- Form Correction Date: 28/09/2026 to 30/09/2026 (11:00 PM)
- Admit Card Date: Before exam
- Exam Date (Paper-I): October/November 2026 (Tentative)
- Exam Date (Paper-II): December 2026 (Tentative)
Application Fees
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹100/-
- Women / SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen: ₹0/- (Fully Exempted)
- Pay the fee online through BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or Visa/MasterCard/Maestro/RuPay Debit Card.
Age Limit
Age As On Date: 01/08/2026
- Min Age: 18 Years
- Max Age: Post-Wise (30 Years for most departments, 32 Years for CPWD and Directorate of Lighthouses & Lightships)
- Age relaxation extra is applicable as per the rules of “SSC Junior Engineer & Scientific Assistant Examination 2026”
Age Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 Years |
| OBC | 3 Years |
| PwBD (Unreserved / EWS) | 10 Years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 Years |
| PwBD (SC / ST) | 15 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | 3 Years after deducting military service from actual age |
| Disabled Defence Personnel (UR / EWS / OBC) | 3 Years |
| Disabled Defence Personnel (SC / ST) | 8 Years |
Vacancy Details
Total Posts: 1,748
Department-wise and category-wise (UR/SC/ST/OBC/EWS) vacancy break-up has not been printed in the notification. It will be published on the SSC official website under Tentative Vacancy – candidates should check there for the exact split before applying.
Eligibility Details
| Department | Post | Qualification Needed | Upper Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRO (Male only) | JE (Civil) | Civil Engineering degree, or diploma plus 2 years’ related work experience | 30 Years |
| BRO (Male only) | JE (Electrical & Mechanical) | Electrical/Mechanical degree, or diploma plus 2 years’ related work experience | 30 Years |
| Brahmaputra Board | JE (Civil) | 3-year diploma in Civil Engineering | 30 Years |
| Central Water Commission | JE (Mechanical) | Degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering | 30 Years |
| Central Water Commission | JE (Civil) | Degree or diploma in Civil Engineering | 30 Years |
| CPWD | JE (Electrical) | Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering | 32 Years |
| CPWD | JE (Civil) | Diploma in Civil Engineering | 32 Years |
| Central Water and Power Research Station | JE (Electrical) | Diploma in Electrical Engineering | 30 Years |
| Central Water and Power Research Station | JE (Civil) | Diploma in Civil Engineering | 30 Years |
| DGQA-Naval | JE (Mechanical) | Mechanical Engineering degree, or diploma plus 2 years’ experience | 30 Years |
| DGQA-Naval | JE (Electrical) | Electrical Engineering degree, or diploma plus 2 years’ experience | 30 Years |
| Farakka Barrage Project | JE (Electrical) | Diploma in Electrical Engineering | 30 Years |
| Farakka Barrage Project | JE (Civil) | Diploma in Civil Engineering | 30 Years |
| Military Engineer Services (MES) | JE (Civil) | Civil Engineering degree, or diploma plus 2 years’ experience | 30 Years |
| Military Engineer Services (MES) | JE (Electrical & Mechanical) | Electrical/Mechanical degree, or diploma plus 2 years’ experience | 30 Years |
| NTRO | JE (Civil) | Diploma in Civil Engineering | 30 Years |
| DG Lighthouses & Lightships | JE (Civil) | Civil Engineering degree, or diploma plus 3 years’ experience | 32 Years |
| DG Lighthouses & Lightships | JE (Electrical) | Electrical Engineering degree, or diploma plus 3 years’ experience | 32 Years |
| Department of Telecommunication | JE (Telecom) | Engineering degree in Electrical, Electronics, Computer Science, Telecom, IT or Instrumentation | 30 Years |
| India Meteorological Department | Scientific Assistant | B.Sc with Physics, or degree in Computer Science/Electronics/IT/Telecom related fields | 30 Years |
| Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying | JE (Civil) | Degree or 3-year diploma in Civil Engineering | 30 Years |
Department & Post Wise Vacancy List
| Department | Post |
|---|---|
| Border Roads Organisation (BRO) – Male Only | JE (Civil), JE (Electrical & Mechanical) |
| Brahmaputra Board | JE (Civil) |
| Central Water Commission | JE (Mechanical), JE (Civil) |
| Central Public Works Department (CPWD) | JE (Electrical), JE (Civil) |
| Central Water and Power Research Station | JE (Electrical), JE (Civil) |
| DGQA-Naval, Ministry of Defence | JE (Mechanical), JE (Electrical) |
| Farakka Barrage Project | JE (Electrical), JE (Civil) |
| Military Engineer Services (MES) | JE (Civil), JE (Electrical & Mechanical) |
| National Technical Research Organization (NTRO) | JE (Civil) |
| Directorate General of Lighthouses & Lightships | JE (Civil), JE (Electrical) |
| Department of Telecommunication (DoT) | JE (Telecom) |
| India Meteorological Department (IMD) | Scientific Assistant |
| Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying | JE (Civil) |
Physical Eligibility
| Region | Min Height | Min Chest (Expanded) | Min Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Himalayan (J&K, HP, Punjab Hills, Uttarakhand) | 158 cm | 75 cm + 5 cm | 47.5 kg |
| Eastern Himalayan (Sikkim, Nagaland, Arunachal, NE States, Hill Bengal) | 152 cm | 75 cm + 5 cm | 47.5 kg |
| West Plain (Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Rajasthan, Western UP) | 162.5 cm | 76 cm + 5 cm | 50 kg |
| Eastern Plain (Eastern UP, Bihar, Bengal, Odisha, Jharkhand) | 157 cm | 75 cm + 5 cm | 50 kg |
| Central (Gujarat, Maharashtra, MP, Chhattisgarh, etc.) | 157 cm | 75 cm + 5 cm | 50 kg |
| Southern (AP, Karnataka, TN, Kerala, Goa, Telangana) | 157 cm | 75 cm + 5 cm | 50 kg |
| Gorkhas (Indian Domicile) | 152 cm | 75 cm + 5 cm | 47.5 kg |
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) Details
| Activity | Time Allowed | Nature |
|---|---|---|
| One Mile Run | 10 Minutes | Qualifying – must be cleared before the medical exam |
SSC Junior Engineer & Scientific Assistant 2026: Salary Details
| Post Classification | Pay Level | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Group ‘B’ (Non-Gazetted) | Level-6 | ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400/- |
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SSC Junior Engineer & Scientific Assistant 2026: Selection Procedure & Exam Pattern
Selection happens through two computer-based papers, followed by document verification/medical exam:
Paper-I (Qualifying)
- Duration: 2 Hours (2 Hours 40 Minutes for eligible scribe candidates)
- 0.25 marks cut for every wrong answer
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 50 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| General Engineering / Domain Subject (as per stream) | 100 | 100 |
Paper-I only qualifies candidates for Paper-II – marks are normalized (if held in multiple shifts) but not counted in the final merit.
Paper-II (Merit Determining)
- Duration: 2 Hours (2 Hours 40 Minutes for eligible scribe candidates)
- 100 fully technical questions from the chosen stream, worth 300 marks
- 1 mark cut for every wrong answer
- An online scientific calculator and reference material like IS 456:2000 and steam tables are provided on-screen
Minimum Qualifying Marks
| Category | Minimum Marks |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 30% |
| OBC / EWS | 25% |
| All Other Categories | 20% |
Final Merit
Final rank and department allotment depend only on the normalized Paper-II marks, matched against the department preferences candidates submit in the form.
SSC Junior Engineer & Scientific Assistant 2026: Important Questions
How many vacancies has SSC announced in the Junior Engineer Examination 2026?
The commission has announced a total of 1,748 posts spread across various central government departments.
What is the last date to apply for SSC Junior Engineer & Scientific Assistant Recruitment 2026?
Candidates can submit the online form till 22 September 2026 (11:00 PM), and fee payment closes a day later.
What is the application fee for SSC JE Examination 2026?
General, OBC and EWS candidates pay ₹100/-, while women and SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen candidates don’t need to pay anything.
What is the age limit for SSC Junior Engineer posts in this notification?
It runs from 18 to 30 years for most departments, and up to 32 years for CPWD and the Lighthouse Directorate, as on 1 August 2026.
How many papers are there in the SSC JE selection process?
There are two computer-based papers – the first is qualifying in nature, and the second decides the final merit list.