The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is expected to release the official notification for the Junior Engineer (JE) Examination 2026 in the first week of April 2026. For engineering diploma and degree holders, this is a significant opportunity to secure a Group 'B' (Non-Gazetted) position in prestigious central government departments like CPWD, MES, and BRO.
SSC JE 2026: Dates and Application Process
The application process is entirely online through the
official SSC website (`ssc.gov.in`). Candidates must complete the One-Time
Registration (OTR) before filling out the detailed application form.
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Event
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Tentative Timeline / Details
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Notification
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1st Week of April 2026
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Online Application
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Notified soon after the release
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SSC JE Paper‑I (CBT)
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May – June 2026
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Application Fee
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₹100 (General/OBC/EWS Male); Nil for others
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SSC JE 2026 Post-Wise Vacancy and Eligibility
While official 2026 vacancy numbers are awaited, the 2025
notification serves as a reliable benchmark, with 1731 vacancies reported
across various departments. Planning your preferences based on the detailed
post-wise criteria is crucial.
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Department / Organization
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Post Name
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Age Limit
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Expected Vacancies (Based on 2025 Trends)
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Key Qualification / Experience Requirements
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CPWD
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JE (Civil)
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Up to 32 years
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~800–1000
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Diploma in Civil Engineering
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CPWD
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JE (Electrical)
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Up to 32 years
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~300–400
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Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
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MES
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JE (Civil)
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Up to 30 years
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~400–600
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Degree/Diploma in Civil Engg. (Diploma holders need 2
years of experience in planning/execution/maintenance)
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MES
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JE (E&M)
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Up to 30 years
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~150–200
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Degree/Diploma in Electrical/Mechanical Engg. (2 years
experience required for diploma holders)
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BRO
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JE (Civil)
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Up to 30 years
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~300–400
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Degree/Diploma in Civil Engineering (Male Only)
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CWC
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JE (Civil)
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Up to 32 years
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~150–250
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Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering
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Department of Posts
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JE (Civil/Electrical)
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18–27 years
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~20–40
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B.E./B.Tech/Diploma in respective field
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NTRO
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JE (Civil/Elect/Mech)
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Up to 30 years
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~10–20 each
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Diploma in relevant engineering discipline
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Note: The Border Roads Organization (BRO) is known for
having gender-specific vacancies, typically recruiting only male candidates.
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SSC JE Syllabus and Exam Pattern
The SSC JE 2026 exam will be conducted in two papers, both
of which are Computer-Based Tests (CBT) with objective-type questions. A
thorough understanding of the topic-wise weightage is essential for strategic
preparation.
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Paper
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Subject / Section
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Marks
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Key Details
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Paper‑I
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General Intelligence & Reasoning
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50
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Covers verbal and non‑verbal reasoning including
analogies, coding‑decoding, and visual memory
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Paper‑I
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General Awareness
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50
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Focuses on Static GK (History, Geography, Science) and
Current Affairs, with emphasis on schemes and people in the news
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Paper‑I
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General Engineering (Civil/Elect/Mech)
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100
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Core technical subjects specific to the candidate’s
diploma/degree discipline
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Paper‑II
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General Engineering (Civil/Elect/Mech)
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300
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In‑depth, stream‑specific CBT. Civil includes Structural
Engineering, Soil Mechanics, Estimating & Costing; Electrical covers
Circuit Law, Machines, Transmission
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Important Points:
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer in Paper-I.
- Calculator: A scientific calculator will be provided
on-screen for Paper-II, which is a critical change in recent years.
SSC JE Cut-off and the Path to Final Selection
SSC JE cut-off marks are dynamic and depend heavily on the
exam's difficulty, normalization across shifts, and the number of vacancies.
Here is an analysis of the expected and previous year trends to help you set a
target score.
SSC JE 2026 Expected Cut Off (Paper-I)
Based on initial candidate feedback and exam difficulty, the
expected range for Paper-I is as follows:
- General Category: 75-85 marks (out of 200)
- OBC/EWS: 70-80 marks
- SC/ST: 60-70 marks
Previous Year Cut-Off (Paper-I)
Analyzing past trends provides a more solid foundation for
understanding the competition. Notice the difference between Civil and
Electrical/Mechanical branches:
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Year
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Branch
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General (UR) Cut‑off
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OBC Cut‑off
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SC Cut‑off
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2024
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Civil Engg.
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122.92
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116.8
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Data not specified
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2024
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Elect/Mech Engg.
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132.06
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131.27
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Data not specified
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2022
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Civil Engg.
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110.57
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107.99
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86.36
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2022
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Elect/Mech Engg.
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123.45
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123.32
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103.62
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Insight: Cut-offs for Electrical/Mechanical Engineering are
consistently higher than those for Civil Engineering, reflecting a difference
in either the candidate pool or the perceived difficulty of the paper.
Final Selection and Merit
While Paper-I is qualifying in nature for shortlisting
candidates to appear for Paper-II, the final merit list is prepared based on
the combined marks of Paper-I (200 marks) and Paper-II (300 marks). Therefore,
securing a high score in the 300-mark Paper-II is paramount for getting your
preferred department and post.
Compensation and Career Trajectory
- Pay Scale: Selected candidates are placed in Pay Level-6
(₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400) of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) matrix.
- In-Hand Salary: The approximate starting in-hand salary,
inclusive of Dearness Allowance (DA) and House Rent Allowance (HRA), ranges
between ₹56,000 and ₹66,000 per month depending on the city of posting (X, Y,
or Z category).
- Career Growth: The career path is well-defined, with opportunities for promotion to Assistant Engineer (AE), Executive Engineer (EE), and beyond based on seniority and performance in departmental exams.
