SSC JE Exam Guide 2026
SSC JE 2026 notification updates and complete exam guide. Check exam dates, vacancies, eligibility criteria, selection process, syllabus, and application details.
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📊 Post Details & Salary Structure
| Exam Elements | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | Staff Selection Commission |
| Post Name | Junior Engineers (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical) |
| Vacancy | To be announced |
| SSC JE Notification 2026 | July 2026 |
| Start Date of Application | July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | July 2026 |
| Level of Exam | National-level |
| Frequency of Exam | Yearly |
| Age Limit | Up to 32 years (varies for department) |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor of Engineering |
| Selection Process | Paper 1, Paper 2, Document Verification |
| Salary Range | Rs. 35,400-1,12,400 (Pay Level 6) |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
📊 SSC JE Vacancy 2025 Post Wise
| Name of Dept. | Post | Total | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | OH | HH | Others |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Border Roads Organization (For Male candidates only) | JE(C) | 796 | 122 | 57 | 213 | 35 | 369 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Border Roads Organization (For Male candidates only) | JE(E&M) | 163 | 27 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 112 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Central Water Commission | JE (M) | 10 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Central Water Commission | JE (C) | 90 | 16 | 6 | 25 | 9 | 34 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Central Public Works Department | JE (E) | 94 | 14 | 6 | 25 | 9 | 40 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Central Public Works Department | JE (C) | 210 | 31 | 15 | 56 | 21 | 87 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Central Water Power Research Station | JE (C) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Central Water Power Research Station | JE (E) | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Central Water Power Research Station | JE (M) | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DGOA-NAVAL, Ministry of Defence | JE (E) | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DGOA-NAVAL, Ministry of Defence | JE (M) | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Farakka Barrage Project, Ministry of Jal Shakti | JE (C) | 11 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Farakka Barrage Project, Ministry of Jal Shakti | JE (M) | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Military Engineer Service (MES) | JE (C) | 202 | 31 | 13 | 63 | 22 | 73 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Military Engineer Service (MES) | JE (E&M) | 136 | 23 | 12 | 36 | 17 | 48 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Grand Total | 1731 | 270 | 122 | 432 | 127 | 780 | 10 | 11 | 8 |
📊 Application Fee
- Category
- Fee (in Rs.)
- General/OBC
- 100
- SC/ST/Female
- Exempted
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Stage of Selection | Description |
|---|---|
| SSC JE Paper I | Paper I consists of 200 multiple-choice questions carrying 200 marks. Each question is of 1 mark. The exam evaluates candidates’ knowledge across all prescribed subjects and must be completed within the allotted time. |
| SSC JE Paper II | Paper II includes 100 objective-type questions with a total weightage of 300 marks. Performance in this paper is crucial as it forms a significant part of the final assessment. |
| Physical Standard Test / Physical Efficiency Test (For BRO Candidates) | Candidates applying for BRO posts must undergo PST and PET to assess physical fitness required for highly strenuous job roles. |
| Document Verification | Candidates who qualify Paper I and Paper II are called for document verification to confirm the authenticity and eligibility of submitted documents. |
| Medical Examination | The final stage involves a medical examination to ensure candidates are medically fit to perform the duties of the applied post. |
📊 Eligibility Criteria Details
| Organization | Post | Essential Educational Qualifications |
|---|---|---|
| Border Roads Organisation | JE(C) | Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University/Institute; or (a) Three-Year Diploma in Civil Enginee no ring from a recognised University/ Institute/ Board; and (b) Two years of working experience in Planning/ Execution/ Maintenance of Civil Engineering works |
| JE (E & M) | Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University/Institute; or (a) Three years Diploma in Electrical/ Automobile/ Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University/ Institute/ Board; and (b) Two-Year experience in Planning/ Execution/ Maintenance of Electrical or Mechanical Engineering works | |
| Brahmaputra Board, Ministry of Jal Shakti | JE (C) | Three-Year Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or Institution. |
| Central Water Commission | JE (M) | Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University or Institution |
| JE (C) | Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or Institution. | |
| Central Public Works Department (CPWD) | JE (E) | Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University or Institute. |
| JE (C) | Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or Institute. | |
| Central Water and Power Research Station | JE (E) | Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a recognized Institute. |
| JE (C) | Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized Institute. | |
| DGQA-NAVAL, Ministry of Defence | JE(M) | Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized Institute; or (a) Three-Year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University or Institution plus (b) Two-Year experience in the respective field |
| JE(E) | Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized University; or (a) Three years Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a recognized University or Institution plus (b) Two-Year experience in the respective field | |
| Farakka Barrage Project, Ministry of Jal Shakti | JE(E) | Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a recognized University or Institute or Board. |
| Farakka Barrage Project, Ministry of Jal Shakti | JE (C) | Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or Institute or Board. |
| Military Engineer Services (MES) | JE (C) | Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University; or (a) Three years Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized Institute or University or Board; and (b) Two years’ experience in Planning, Execution and Maintenance of Civil Engineering works. |
| JE (E & M) | Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University; or (a) Three-Year diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized Institute or University or Board; and (b) Two-Year experience in Planning, Execution and Maintenance of Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Works | |
| National Technical Research Organization (NTRO) | JE(C) | Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University/Institution. |
📊 Post Name & Classification Details
| Organization | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Border Roads Organisation | Up to 30 years |
| Brahmaputra Board, Ministry of Jal Shakti | Up to 30 years |
| Central Water Commission | Up to 30 years |
| Central Public Works Department (CPWD) | Up to 32 years |
| Central Water and Power Research Station | Up to 30 years |
| DGQA-NAVAL, Ministry of Defence | Up to 30 years |
| Farakka Barrage Project, Ministry of Jal Shakti | Up to 30 years |
| Military Engineer Services (MES) | Up to 30 years |
| National Technical Research Organization (NTRO) | Up to 30 years |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Papers | Mode of Exam | Subjects | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Computer Based Examination | General Intelligence & Reasoning | 50 | 50 | 2 hours |
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 | |||
| Part A: General Engineering (Civil & Structural) OR | 100 | 100 | |||
| Part B: General Engineering (Electrical) OR | |||||
| Part C: General Engineering (Mechanical) | |||||
| Paper 2 | Computer Based Examination | Part A: General Engineering (Civil & Structural) OR | 100 | 300 | 2 hours |
| Part B: General Engineering (Electrical) OR | |||||
| Part C: General Engineering (Mechanical) |
📊 Post Name & Classification Details
| Subjects | General Engineering Topics |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | Building Materials, Estimating, Costing and Valuation, Surveying, Soil Mechanics, Hydraulics, Irrigation Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Theory of Structures, Concrete Technology, RCC Design, Steel Design. |
| Mechanical Engineering | Theory of Machines and Machine Design, Engineering Mechanics and Strength of Materials, Properties of Pure Substances, 1st Law of Thermodynamics, 2nd Law of Thermodynamics, Air standard Cycles for IC Engines, IC Engine Performance, IC Engine Combustion, IC Engine Cooling & Lubrication, Rankine cycle of System, Boilers, Classification, Specification, Fitting & Accessories, Air Compressors & their cycles, Refrigeration cycles, Principle of Refrigeration Plant, Nozzles & Steam Turbines, Properties & Classification of Fluids, Fluid Statics, Measurement of Fluid Pressure, Fluid kinematics, Dynamics of Ideal fluids, Measurement of Flow rate, Basic Principles, Hydraulic Turbines, Centrifugal Pumps, Classification of Steel. |
| Electrical Engineering | Basic concepts, Circuit law, Magnetic Circuit, AC Fundamentals, Measurement and Measuring instruments, Electrical Machines, Fractional Kilowatt Motors and single-phase induction Motors, Synchronous Machines, Generation, Transmission and Distribution, Estimation and Costing, Utilisation and Electrical Energy, Basic Electronics. |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Category | Minimum marks |
|---|---|
| UR | 30% |
| OBC/EWS | 25% |
| All other categories | 20% |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1.What is SSC JE Exam?
SSC conducts the SSC JE Exam to recruit eligible candidates for the post of Junior Engineer in various ministries, departments and organizations for branches like Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Quantity Surveying & Contracts
Q2.Can an average student crack the SSC JE 2026 Recruitment?
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Q3.Can one crack SSC JE without coaching?
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Q4.How many vacancies will be released for SSC JE 2026 Recruitment?
The vacancies will be released soon for the 2026 cycle. However, a total of 1731 vacancies are released for the 2025 cycle previously.
Q5.What will be the selection process for SSC JE Recruitment?
The SSC JE Recruitment has four stages selection process- Paper I, Paper-II, Document verification followed by the medical examination round.
Q6.What is the SSC JE Salary?
The SSC JE Salary is around Rs 35400- 112400/- of the pay matrix of the 7th Central Pay Commission. However, the exact details regarding SSC JE Salary will be released in the official notification.
Q7.What factors affect the SSC JE cut off?
The SSC JE Cut off 2026 will be affected by factors like the number of vacancies posted, candidate’s category, number of candidates participating in the exam.
Q8.For how many marks will Paper 1 be conducted in the SSC JE?
The SSC JE Paper I will be conducted for a total of 200 marks.
Q9.Will there be negative marking in the SSC JE?
There will be a negative marking of 0.25 marks in Paper-I and 1 mark in Paper-II for each wrong answer
Q10.Will the SSC JE Recruitment have an interview round?
The SSC JE Recruitment will not have an interview round.
Q11.Can BTech Final Year Students Apply For SSC JE?
Yes, students in the final year of B.Tech can apply for this exam as long as they fulfil all other eligibility requirements.
Q12.How many times is SSC JE held in a year?
The SSC JE is an annual examination, i.e. it is conducted once every year.
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