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SSC Junior Engineer Examination 2026 Notice dated 02-09-2026
Staff Selection Commission
1748
Vacancies
rs 100 (Women, SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen exempted from payment of fee)
Application Fee
Recruitment Details
| Organisation | Staff Selection Commission |
| Post Name | SSC Junior Engineer Examination 2026 Notice dated 02-09-2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 1748 Posts |
| Job Location | All India |
| Category | government |
| Education Qualification | See post-wise details below |
| Application Fee | rs 100 (Women, SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen exempted from payment of fee) |
| Selection Process | Computer Based Examination Paper-I, Computer Based Examination Paper-II |
| Application Start Date | 02 Sep 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 22 Sep 2026 |
| Official Website | View Notification |
| Posted On | 03 Sep 2026 |
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Post-wise Vacancy Details
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Junior Engineer (Civil)
Qualification
Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University/Institute; Or Three-Year Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University/Institute/Board with two years working experience in Planning/Execution/Maintenance of Civil Engineering works (requirements vary slightly by recruiting organization - BRO, Brahmaputra Board, Central Water Commission, CPWD, Central Water and Power Research Station, MES, NTRO, DG Lighthouses & Lightships, Ministry of Fisheries Animal Husbandry and Dairying)
Age Limit
Up to 30 years (Up to 32 years for CPWD and DG Lighthouses & Lightships posts)
Pay Scale
Level-6 (Rs. 35400-112400/-) of the Pay Matrix of the 7th CPC
Application Fee
rs 100 (Women, SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen exempted)
Experience Required
Two years' experience in Planning/Execution/Maintenance of Civil Engineering works for diploma holders (not required for Degree holders)
Additional Info
Recruiting organizations include BRO, Brahmaputra Board, Central Water Commission, CPWD, Central Water and Power Research Station, MES, NTRO, DG Lighthouses & Lightships, and Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying
2
Junior Engineer (Electrical & Mechanical)
Qualification
Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University/Institute; Or Three-year Diploma in Electrical/Automobile/Mechanical Engineering with two years' experience
Age Limit
Up to 30 years
Pay Scale
Level-6 (Rs. 35400-112400/-) of the Pay Matrix of the 7th CPC
Application Fee
rs 100 (Women, SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen exempted)
Experience Required
Two years' experience for diploma holders (not required for Degree holders)
Additional Info
Recruiting organizations include Border Roads Organization (male candidates only) and Military Engineer Services (MES)
3
Junior Engineer (Electrical)
Qualification
Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a recognized Institute/University/Board (CPWD, Central Water and Power Research Station, Farakka Barrage Project); Or Degree/Diploma with three years' experience for DG Lighthouses & Lightships
Age Limit
Up to 30 years (Up to 32 years for CPWD and DG Lighthouses & Lightships)
Pay Scale
Level-6 (Rs. 35400-112400/-) of the Pay Matrix of the 7th CPC
Application Fee
rs 100 (Women, SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen exempted)
Experience Required
Three years' experience where Diploma route is used (DG Lighthouses & Lightships)
Additional Info
Recruiting organizations include CPWD, Central Water and Power Research Station, Farakka Barrage Project, and DG Lighthouses & Lightships
4
Junior Engineer (Mechanical)
Qualification
Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University or Institution; Or Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or Three-Year Diploma with two years' experience (DGQA-Naval)
Age Limit
Up to 30 years
Pay Scale
Level-6 (Rs. 35400-112400/-) of the Pay Matrix of the 7th CPC
Application Fee
rs 100 (Women, SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen exempted)
Experience Required
Two years' experience for diploma-route candidates (DGQA-Naval)
Additional Info
Recruiting organizations include Central Water Commission and DGQA-Naval, Ministry of Defence
5
Junior Engineer (Telecom)
Qualification
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technology in Electrical or Electronics or Electrical Communications or Computer Science or Telecommunications or Information Technology or Instrumentation from a recognized University or Institute
Age Limit
Up to 30 years
Pay Scale
Level-6 (Rs. 35400-112400/-) of the Pay Matrix of the 7th CPC
Application Fee
rs 100 (Women, SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen exempted)
Additional Info
Recruiting organization: Department of Telecommunication (DoT); candidates also eligible for Scientific Assistant (IMD)/JE(Electrical) subject to fulfilling EQ
6
Scientific Assistant (India Meteorological Department)
Qualification
Bachelor's Degree in Science with Physics as one subject; OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/Computer Applications/Electronics/Electronics and Communication Engineering/Electronics Telecommunication Engineering/Instrumentation/Information Technology/Telecommunication Engineering/Communication Engineering
Age Limit
Up to 30 years
Pay Scale
Level-6 (Rs. 35400-112400/-) of the Pay Matrix of the 7th CPC
Application Fee
rs 100 (Women, SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen exempted)
Additional Info
Recruiting organization: India Meteorological Department (IMD)
Total Vacancies: 1748 Posts
About This Notification
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) invites applications for the Junior Engineer Examination 2026, for recruitment to Junior Engineer (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical/Electrical & Mechanical/Telecom) posts across organisations such as BRO, CPWD, MES, Central Water Commission, DGQA-Naval, NTRO, DG Lighthouses & Lightships, Department of Telecommunications, and Scientific Assistant in the India Meteorological Department. Tentative vacancies are 1748, all in Level-6 (Rs. 35400-112400) of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. Online applications run from 02-09-2026 to 22-09-2026, with selection through a two-paper Computer Based Examination.
Eligibility Criteria
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | Refer to Post-wise Vacancy Details table above |
| Nationality | Indian Citizen |
| Job Location | All India (Various States) |
| Application Fee | rs 100 (Women, SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen exempted from payment of fee) Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances |
How to Apply Online
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Read the Notification Download and read the official notification PDF completely before applying. Check all eligibility criteria carefully.
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Visit Official Website Go to the official website of Staff Selection Commission and find the recruitment / career section
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New Registration If you are a new user, register with your mobile number and email ID to get login credentials
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Fill Application Form Login and fill the online application form with your personal, educational and professional details. Double-check before submitting.
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Upload Documents Upload scanned copies of your Photo (passport size), Signature, and required certificates as per the specified size and format
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Pay Application Fee Pay rs 100 (Women, SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen exempted from payment of fee) via Online (Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI)
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Submit & Take Printout Submit your application and download the confirmation page. Take a printout and keep it safe for future reference.
Important: Always apply before the last date. Application submitted after 22 Sep 2026 will not be accepted. Fee once paid will not be refunded.
TNCareerHub Tip: Apply at least 3-4 days before the last date to avoid technical issues on the official website. Keep scanned documents ready in advance.
Frequently Asked Questions
It is the SSC Junior Engineer Examination 2026, which also covers Scientific Assistant posts in the India Meteorological Department.
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is conducting the examination for Junior Engineer and Scientific Assistant posts across multiple central government organisations.
Tentative vacancies are 1748, with final post-wise and category-wise numbers to be published separately on the SSC website.
Qualifications vary by post - generally a Degree or Diploma in the relevant Engineering discipline (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical) or a Science/Computer Science degree for Scientific Assistant, as detailed post-wise above.
Up to 30 years for most posts, and up to 32 years for posts under CPWD and DG Lighthouses & Lightships, as on the crucial date of 01.08.2026.
Rs. 100/-, with Women, SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates exempted from payment.
Selection is through a two-stage Computer Based Examination - Paper-I (qualifying) and Paper-II - with subject papers relevant to the post/EQ opted.
The last date for receipt of the Online Application Form is 22.09.2026 (23:00 hours), with fee payment allowed until 23.09.2026.
Documents Required
Passport Size Photo
Signature
10th Certificate
12th Certificate
Degree Certificate
Community Certificate
Age Proof
Valid Photo ID Proof
Exact document list will be mentioned in the official notification. Download notification for complete details.
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22 Sep 2026
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Total Vacancies
1748 Posts
Job Location
All India
Application Fee
rs 100 (Women, SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen exempted from payment of fee)
Important Dates
Notification Date
03 Sep 2026
Start Date
02 Sep 2026
Last Date
22 Sep 2026
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