SSC JE Recruitment 2026 Notification Released for 1748 Posts, Check Official Notice PDF at ssc.gov.in

SSC JE Recruitment 2026 has been officially released on September 2, 2026, on its official website, ssc.gov.in. Candidates can start applying online from today and continue till September 22, 2026. Check this article to get complete information about SSC JE Recruitment, eligibility, and other details.

Sep 12, 2026, 15:05 IST

SSC JE Recruitment 2026: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released a recruitment notification on September 2, 2026 for a total of 1,748 Junior Engineer posts under various government organisations and offices. It will also be used to fill Scientific Assistant posts in the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The selected candidates will get Group 'B' posts in Level-6 of the 7th Central Pay Commission, with a pay scale of Rs 35,400 to Rs 1,12,400. The online application process starts on September 2, 2026, and ends on September 22, 2026. Interested and eligible candidates can apply through the official SSC website, ssc.gov.in.

SSC JE Recruitment 2026 Highlights 

Candidates can find all information about SSC JE Recruitment 2026 in the table given below:

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Particulars
Details
Conducting Body
Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Posts Name 
Junior Engineer, Scientific Assistant (IMD)
Total Vacancies 
1,748 posts
Pay Level
Level-6 (Rs 35,400 – 1,12,400), Group 'B'
Application Start Date
September 2, 2026
Application Last Date
September 22, 2026 (23:00 hours)
Fee Payment Last Date
September 23, 2026 (23:00 hours)
Correction Window
September 28 to 30, 2026 (23:00 hours)
Paper-I Exam (Tentative)
October/November 2026
Paper-II Exam (Tentative)
December 2026
Official Website
ssc.gov.in

SSC JE Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF

Staff Selection Commission has officially released the recruitment notification for SSC JE today, September 2, 2026. Interested candidates can check the detailed notification on the official website, ssc.gov.in, and can download it directly from the link given below:

SSC JE Recruitment 2026

SSC JE 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must check the detailed eligibility criteria in the list given below to avoid last-minute application rejection. 

Educational Qualification (post-wise):

  • JE (Civil): Degree/Diploma in Civil Engineering (with experience where diploma holders are required)

  • JE (Electrical/Mechanical): Degree/Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

  • JE (Telecom), DoT: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Technology in Electrical, Electronics, Computer Science, Telecommunications, IT, or Instrumentation

  • Scientific Assistant (IMD): Bachelor's Degree in Science with Physics, OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/Electronics/IT/Telecommunication Engineering

  • Age Limit:

    • The minimum age is 18, and the maximum age is 30 years for most posts; up to 32 years for CPWD and Director General of Lighthouses & Lightships posts. Age is counted as on 01.08.2026.

    Age Relaxation:

    • SC/ST: 5 years

    • OBC: 3 years

    • PwBD (Unreserved/EWS): 10 years

    • PwBD (OBC): 13 years

    • PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years

    • Ex-Servicemen: 3 years (after deducting military service)

    Nationality: 

    • Citizen of India, or subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or person of Indian origin migrated from specified countries with intent to settle in India.

    Note: Only male candidates are eligible for Junior Engineer posts in the Border Roads Organisation (BRO).

    SSC JE Recruitment 2026 Apply Link 

    SSC has officially started the JE Recruitment 2026 from today, September 2, 2026, on its official website, ssc.gov.in. Candidates who want to apply for a total of 1,748 JE posts must apply before the last date, September 22, 2026 till 11 PM. Check the direct link given below:

    SSC JE Recruitment 2026

    How Many Vacancies Are Expected in SSC JE 2026?

    The Staff Selection Commission has announced a tentative total of 1,748 vacancies for the Junior Engineer Examination 2026. These vacancies are spread across organisations like BRO, CPWD, MES, DoT, Central Water Commission, and IMD (Scientific Assistant post). Post-wise and category-wise vacancy details will be released separately on the official SSC website.

    Steps to Apply for SSC JE Recruitment 2026

    Candidates can apply online for SSC JE Recruitment 2026 by following these steps:

    • Visit the official SSC website, ssc.gov.in

    • Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) if not already registered (old OTR from ssc.nic.in will not work)

    • Log in and select the Junior Engineer Examination 2026 application link

    • Fill in personal, educational, and post-preference details in the Online Application Form

    • Upload photograph and signature as per prescribed format (not required if using Aadhaar-based authentication)

    • Pay the application fee of Rs 100 (women, SC, ST, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempted)

    • Preview and verify all details before final submission

    • Take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference

    How Much Salary Does an SSC JE Get?

    Selected candidates will be placed in Group 'B' posts under Level-6 of the 7th Central Pay Commission Pay Matrix, with a pay scale of Rs 35,400 to Rs 1,12,400. Actual in-hand salary will also include allowances as per government norms and post location

    What Documents Are Required for SSC JE Application?

    Candidates need these documents while applying for the SSC JE Application 2026:

    • Aadhaar card (for OTR and authentication)

    • Recent photograph and signature (live capture during application, if not using Aadhaar authentication)

    • Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets

    • Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS), if applicable

    • PwBD certificate, if applicable

    • Ex-Servicemen documents, if applicable

    • Valid ID proof with date of birth

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    FAQs

    How many vacancies will be announced through SSC JE 2026?

    SSC has announced 1,748 tentative vacancies for various Junior Engineer and Scientific Assistant posts.

    Where can I download the SSC JE Notification 2026 PDF?

    Candidates can download the official notification PDF from the SSC website at ssc.gov.in and direct link given in this article.

    When will the SSC JE Notification 2026 be released?

    The SSC JE Notification 2026 was released on September 2, 2026, on the official website ssc.gov.in.

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