SSC
Updated on 22 Sept 2026
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The application deadline was 22 Sept 2026. This page is kept for reference.
Description
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the official notification for the Junior Engineer Examination, 2026 for recruitment to Junior Engineer posts in various Government of India organisations/offices and Scientific Assistant posts in the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The recruitment notification carries a total of 1,748 tentative vacancies. The posts are classified as Group 'B' and carry Level-6 pay in the 7th Central Pay Commission Pay Matrix, with a pay scale of ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official SSC website or the mySSC mobile application from 2 September 2026 to 22 September 2026 up to 11:00 PM. The last date for online fee payment is 23 September 2026 up to 11:00 PM. The essential educational qualification depends on the post. Candidates may be eligible with a relevant degree or three-year diploma in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical or other prescribed engineering disciplines. The Scientific Assistant post in the India Meteorological Department has separate bachelor's-level educational requirements in specified Science, Computer Science, Electronics, Information Technology, Telecommunication and related disciplines. The crucial date for determining age is 1 August 2026. Depending on the post, the upper age limit is 30 years or 32 years. Applicable age relaxation is available for reserved and other eligible categories as per Government rules. The selection process consists of two Computer-Based Examination papers. Paper-I is qualifying in nature and is used to shortlist candidates for Paper-II. The normalized score of Paper-II is used for determining final merit. Paper-I consists of General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Awareness and the relevant engineering/science subject. Paper-II tests the relevant subject. Both papers consist of objective-type multiple-choice questions. The tentative schedule for Paper-I is October/November 2026 and Paper-II is December 2026. Candidates should carefully read the official SSC notification and verify the post-specific educational qualification, age limit, experience requirements and other conditions before applying.
Review qualification, age limit, and experience for SSC JE Recruitment 2026 in the table below.
Qualification
Qualification is post-specific. Candidates must possess the educational qualification prescribed for the particular Junior Engineer or Scientific Assistant post. JE Civil: Degree in Civil Engineering OR prescribed 3-year Diploma in Civil Engineering; certain organisations require relevant experience with the Diploma route. JE Electrical: Degree/Diploma in Electrical Engineering, subject to the organisation-specific qualification. JE Mechanical: Degree/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, with experience required for certain Diploma-based posts. JE Electrical & Mechanical: Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering OR prescribed 3-year Diploma in Electrical/Automobile/Mechanical Engineering with the required experience for applicable organisations. JE Telecom: Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology in the specified Electrical, Electronics, Communications, Computer Science, Telecommunications, IT, Instrumentation or related fields. Scientific Assistant, IMD: Bachelor's degree in Science with Physics as one of the subjects OR specified Bachelor's degrees in Computer Science, Computer Applications, Electronics, Electronics & Communication, Instrumentation, IT, Telecommunication/Communication Engineering and related fields. A candidate should not be treated as eligible merely because they are a graduate. Eligibility must be checked against the specific post, qualification/branch and applicable experience requirement.
Experience Needed
Physical measurements, vision standards, and efficiency tests for SSC JE Recruitment 2026, as per the official recruitment notification.
| Height | Male |
|---|---|
| Western Himalayan | 158 cm |
| Eastern Himalayan | 152 cm |
| West Plain | 162.5 cm |
| Eastern Plain | 157 cm |
| Central Region | 157 cm |
| Southern Region | 157 cm |
| Gorkhas (Indian domicile) | 152 cm |
| Weight | Male |
|---|---|
| Western Himalayan | 47.5 kg |
| Eastern Himalayan | 47.5 kg |
| West Plain | 50 kg |
| Eastern Plain | 50 kg |
| Central Region | 50 kg |
| Southern Region | 50 kg |
| Gorkhas | 47.5 kg |
| Chest | Unexpanded | Min expansion |
|---|---|---|
| Western Himalayan | 75 cm | 5 cm |
| Eastern Himalayan | 75 cm | 5 cm |
| West Plain | 76 cm | 5 cm |
| Eastern Plain | 75 cm | 5 cm |
| Central Region | 75 cm | 5 cm |
| Southern Region | 75 cm | 5 cm |
| Gorkhas | 75 cm | 5 cm |
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Distant (with glasses) | 6/12 each eye OR Right eye 6/6 and Left eye 6/24 |
| Distant (without glasses) | Not less than 6/60 in each eye where corrected vision is considered |
| Near vision | Not separately specified in the notification |
| Event | Gender | Distance | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Race | Male | 1 Mile | 10 minutes | Passing is mandatory |
Application and notification dates for SSC JE Recruitment 2026, including the apply window and official links.
Post-wise vacancies, qualification, age limit, and pay details for SSC JE Recruitment 2026. Confirm final numbers on the official notification.
SSC JE Recruitment 2026 includes 2 exams or stages. Each section below has its own pattern and syllabus — use the quick links to jump to an exam.
Selection stages, disclaimers, and terms for SSC JE Recruitment 2026.
Computer Based Examination (Paper-I) → Shortlisting → Computer Based Examination (Paper-II) → Merit List → Post/Organization Allocation → Document Verification/Medical/Physical Standards wherever applicable.
This listing is prepared from the official SSC Junior Engineer Examination 2026 notification. Vacancy figures are tentative and may be revised by the Staff Selection Commission. Eligibility, age limits, educational qualifications, experience, reservation, physical/medical standards and other conditions may vary by post and organisation. Candidates should read the official notification and verify the latest information on the SSC website before applying.
Avedan provides recruitment information and application assistance for users' convenience. Avedan does not guarantee selection, appointment, examination dates, vacancy numbers or any other outcome of the recruitment process. Candidates are responsible for ensuring that they meet the eligibility requirements and for providing accurate information and documents. Final eligibility, selection, vacancy allocation and appointment decisions are solely made by the Staff Selection Commission and the concerned Government organisation. Applicants should refer to the official SSC notification for the latest and legally applicable rules.
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