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.

📊 Eligibility Criteria Details
OrganizationPostAge limit
Border Roads OrganizationJunior Engineer (Civil)Up to 30 years
Junior Engineer (Electrical & Mechanical)Up to 30 years
Central Public Works Department (CPWD)Junior Engineer (Civil)Up to 32 years
Junior Engineer (Electrical)Up to 32 years
Central Water CommissionJunior Engineer (Civil)Up to 30 years
Junior Engineer (Mechanical)Up to 30 years
Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation (Brahmaputra Board)Junior Engineer (Civil)Up to 30 years
Farakka Barrage Project (FBP)Junior Engineer (Civil)Up to 30 years
Junior Engineer (Mechanical)Up to 30 years
Military Engineer Services (MES)Junior Engineer (Civil)Up to 30 years
Junior Engineer (Electrical and Mechanical)Up to 30 years
National Technical Research Organization (NTRO)Junior Engineer (Civil)Up to 30 years
Junior Engineer (Electrical)Up to 30 years
Junior Engineer (Mechanical)Up to 30 years
Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (Andaman Lakshadweep Harbour Works)Junior Engineer (Civil)Up to 30 years
Junior Engineer (Mechanical)Up to 30 years
📊 Application Fee
OBC
3 years
PWD
10 years
SC/ST
5 years
Category
Age-Relaxation Permissible beyond the Upper age limit
PWD (OBC)
13 years
PWD (SC/ST)
15 years
Ex-Servicemen (ESM)
3 years after deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age.
Central Govt. Civilian Employees (OBC) who have rendered not less than 3 years regular and continuous service as on Closing date.
Upto 8 (5+3) years of age
Central Govt. Civilian Employees ( SC/ST ) who have rendered not less than 3 years regular and continuous service as on Closing date
Upto 10 ( 5+5) years of age.
Candidates who had ordinarily been domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from 01- 01-1980 to 31-12-1989 ( OBC )
8 years
Candidates who had ordinarily been domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from 01- 01-1980 to 31-12-1989 (SC/ST)
5 years
Central Govt. Civilian Employees (General/Unreserved) who have rendered not less than 3 years regular and continuous service as on Closing date
Upto 5 Years of age
Defense Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof.
3 years
Candidates who had ordinarily been domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from 01- 01-1980 to 31-12-1989 (Unreserved/General )
5 years
Defense Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof ( SC/ST )
8 years
📊 Post Name & Classification Details
PostEducational and Other Qualification
Junior Engineer (Civil), Border Roads Organization, Ministry of Defence.Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University/Institute or (a) Three years Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University/ Institute/ Board; and (b) Two years working experience in Planning/ Execution/ Maintenance of Civil Engineering works.
Junior Engineer (Electrical & Mechanical), Border Roads Organization, Ministry of Defence.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 years’ experience in Planning/ Execution/ Maintenance of Electrical or Mechanical Engineering works.
Junior Engineer (Civil), CPWDDiploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or Institute.
Junior Engineer (Electrical), CPWDDiploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University or Institute.
Junior Engineer (Civil), Central Water Commission.Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or Institution.
Junior Engineer (Mechanical), Central Water Commission.Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University or Institution.
Junior Engineer (Civil), Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation (Brahmaputra Board)3 years Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or Institution.
Junior Engineer (Civil), Farakka Barrage Project.Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or Institute or Board.
Junior Engineer (Mechanical), Farakka Barrage Project.Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University or Institute or Board.
Junior Engineer (Civil), Military Engineer Services (MES)Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or (a) 3 years Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized Institute or University or Board; and (b) 2 years’ experience in Planning, Execution and Maintenance of Civil Engineering works.
Junior Engineer (Electrical & Mechanical), Military Engineer Services (MES)Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University; or (a) 3 years diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized Institute or University or Board; and (b) 2 years’ experience in Planning, Execution and Maintenance of Electrical or Mechanical Engineering works.
Junior Engineer (Civil), National Technical Research Organization.Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University/Institution.
Junior Engineer (Electrical), National Technical Research Organization.Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a recognized University/Institution.
Junior Engineer(Mechanical) National Technical Research Organization.Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University/Institution
Junior Engineer (Civil), Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (Andaman Lakshadweep Harbour Works)Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized Institution.
Junior Engineer (Mechanical), Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (Andaman Lakshadweep Harbour Works)Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized Institution.
📊 Exam Information 4
OrganizationPostsWork Experience
Border Roads OrganizationCivil2 years experience in Planning/ Execution/ Maintenance
Electrical & Mechanical2 years of experience in Planning/ Execution/ Maintenance of Electrical and Mechanical
DGQA-NAVAL, Ministry of DefenceMechanical2 years of work experience in the field
Electrical
Farakka Barrage Project, Ministry of Jal ShaktiCivil2 years of work experience in Planning, Execution and Maintenance of Civil Engineering
Military Engineer ServicesElectrical2 years of work experience in the respective field
Mechanical
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q1.What is the minimum education qualification required to apply for the SSC JE examination?
Candidates should have B.E/B.Tech. Degree or Diploma in Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university to fulfill the SSC JE Educational Qualification requirements.
Q2.Is there any age limit to apply for the SSC JE exam 2026?
Yes, there is an SSC JE age limit that varies as per the post applied by the candidate.
Q3.What is the SSC JE Age Limit 2026 for the Central Water Commission Junior Engineer (Mechanical) post.
For the post of Central Water Commission Junior Engineer (Mechanical) candidates can apply for up to 32 years.
Q4.What are the nationality requirements to fulfill the SSC JE Eligibility Criteria 2026?
To fulfill the SSC JE Eligibility Criteria 2026 candidate should be of Indian Nationality.
Q5.Is there any age relaxation for SC/ST category candidates in the SC JE Recruitment 2025?
Yes, the SC/ST category candidates will get age relaxation up to 5 years beyond the upper age limit.
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