SSC JE Recruitment 2026 – 1748 Vacancies, Apply Online Last Date 22 September

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the SSC JE (Junior Engineer) Recruitment 2026 notification, inviting online applications for 1748 vacancies in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Scientific Assistant disciplines across various central government departments. This is a golden opportunity for diploma and degree holders in engineering to secure a stable government job. Candidates must note that the online application window closes on 22 September 2026, so eligible candidates are strongly advised to apply at the earliest.

SSC JE 2026 Overview

SSC JE recruitment fills Junior Engineer posts in departments such as CPWD, MES, BRO, Department of Posts and other central government bodies. It is one of the most sought-after technical recruitment drives in India, offering a Pay Level 6 salary along with government perks and job security.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

A total of 1748 posts are on offer this year across Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Scientific Assistant categories, spread across multiple recruiting departments. Category-wise and department-wise vacancy breakup is available in the official notification PDF.

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit: Candidates must generally be between 18 and 30 years old, though some posts such as CPWD and Lighthouse authority roles allow age up to 32 years. Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST, OBC and other reserved categories as per government norms.

Educational Qualification: Candidates should hold a degree or a 3-year diploma in the relevant engineering discipline (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical or specialised fields) from a recognised institution, depending on the post applied for.

Application Fee

The application fee is Rs. 100 for general category candidates. Women candidates and those belonging to SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen categories are exempted from the application fee.

Selection Process

Selection will be made through a two-tier computer-based examination — Paper 1 (Screening) followed by Paper 2 (Technical) — and subsequent document verification. Paper 1 is tentatively scheduled for October/November 2026, and Paper 2 for December 2026.

How to Apply

Eligible candidates can apply online by following these steps:

1. Visit the official SSC website at ssc.gov.in.
2. Register using a valid email ID and mobile number to generate login credentials.
3. Log in and fill out the SSC JE 2026 application form with personal, educational and communication details.
4. Upload scanned copies of your photograph and signature as per the specified format.
5. Pay the application fee online (if applicable) through the available payment options.
6. Review the filled application carefully and submit it before the last date.
7. Download and save a copy of the confirmation page for future reference.

Official Website

For the detailed notification, department-wise vacancy list and the application link, visit the official SSC website: https://ssc.gov.in

Note: Candidates are advised to always cross-check dates and eligibility details from the official SSC notification PDF before applying, as details are subject to change via official corrigendum.