The SSC Junior Engineer Examination is conducted by the Staff Selection Commission for recruitment to Junior Engineer posts in various Central Government departments and organisations. The examination covers Civil, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering disciplines, with eligibility and post-specific requirements determined by the concerned department and SSC.
Exam Information
Conducting Body
Staff Selection Commission
Exam Type
government
Exam Level
national
Category
SSC
Qualification
Diploma / Degree in the relevant engineering discipline, as prescribed for the post
Exam Mode
online
Latest Cycle
Year
2026
Notification Date
10 Sept 2026
Application Start Date
02 Sept 2026
Application Last Date
22 Sept 2026
Exam Date
To Be Announced
Admit Card Date
To Be Announced
Answer Key Date
To Be Announced
Result Date
To Be Announced
Vacancy
To Be Announced
Important Dates
Label
SSC JE 2026 Addendum
Date
09 Oct 2026
Description
SSC published an addendum related to the Junior Engineer Examination, 2026.
Vacancy
Post
Junior Engineer – Civil
Total
To Be Updated
Category
Engineering
Description
Junior Engineer posts for the Civil Engineering discipline. Final department-wise vacancy details should be taken from the latest SSC vacancy notice.
Post
Junior Engineer – Mechanical
Total
To Be Updated
Category
Engineering
Post
Junior Engineer – Electrical
Total
To Be Updated
Category
Engineering
Eligibility
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess the engineering qualification prescribed for the relevant Junior Engineer post. The required qualification can differ according to the department and discipline.
Age Limit
The age limit varies according to the Junior Engineer post and department. Candidates should check the applicable age requirement in the official SSC notice.
Age Relaxation
Age relaxation is available to eligible candidates according to Government of India rules and the conditions prescribed by SSC.
Nationality
Candidates must satisfy the nationality and citizenship conditions specified in the SSC recruitment notice.
Other Requirements
Candidates must satisfy the educational, age and post-specific conditions prescribed for the Junior Engineer position they are applying for.
Application
Application Mode
Online
Instructions
Candidates should use the official SSC website for application-related activities and carefully follow the instructions given in the latest recruitment notice and subsequent addenda.
Selection Process
Stage
Paper-I – Computer Based Examination
Stage
Paper-II – Technical Examination
Stage
Document Verification
Exam Pattern
Total Questions
As per latest SSC JE 2026 examination scheme
Total Marks
As per latest SSC JE 2026 examination scheme
Duration
As per latest SSC JE 2026 examination scheme
Negative Marking
As specified by SSC
Description
SSC JE recruitment includes Paper-I and Paper-II. Paper-I covers General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Awareness and General Engineering. Paper-II focuses on the technical engineering discipline selected by the candidate.
Syllabus
Subject
Civil Engineering
Topics
Building Materials
Estimating and Costing
Surveying
Soil Mechanics
Hydraulics
Irrigation Engineering
Transportation Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Structural Engineering
Subject
Mechanical Engineering
Topics
Thermodynamics
Fluid Mechanics
Theory of Machines
Engineering Mechanics
Production Engineering
IC Engines
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
Machine Design
Subject
Electrical Engineering
Topics
Electrical Circuits
Electrical Machines
Power Systems
Electrical Measurements
Generation and Transmission
Basic Electronics
Utilisation of Electrical Energy
Physical Requirements
Salary & Career
Pay Level
As prescribed for SSC Junior Engineer posts
Pay Scale
As per the applicable SSC JE post and department
Salary
The salary depends on the post, department, place of posting and applicable Government allowances.
Job Profile
Junior Engineers generally handle technical, supervisory, inspection, measurement, maintenance and reporting responsibilities according to the department and post.
Career Growth
Career progression depends on the department, service rules and applicable promotion structure.
Official Resources
Title
SSC Official Website
Description
Official website of the Staff Selection Commission.
Title
SSC JE 2026 Latest Updates
Description
Official SSC notices and updates related to the Junior Engineer Examination.
FAQs
Question
What is SSC JE?
Answer
SSC JE is the Junior Engineer recruitment examination conducted by the Staff Selection Commission for Junior Engineer posts in various Central Government departments and organisations.
Question
What are the engineering branches in SSC JE?
Answer
SSC JE primarily covers Civil, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering disciplines.
Question
What is the latest SSC JE 2026 update?
Answer
SSC published an addendum related to the Junior Engineer Examination, 2026 on 10 September 2026.
Question
Where can I check SSC JE 2026 updates?
Answer
Candidates can check the official SSC website at ssc.gov.in for the latest notices and examination updates.
About The Exam
The SSC Junior Engineer Examination is conducted by the Staff Selection Commission for recruitment to Junior Engineer posts in various Central Government departments and organisations. The examination covers Civil, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering disciplines, with eligibility and post-specific requirements determined by the concerned department and SSC.
Latest Updates
Latest news, notifications and important updates related to SSC JE.
SSC has released an addendum related to the Junior Engineer Examination 2026. Check the latest update, eligibility, exam pattern, important dates, selection process and other information for SSC JE 2026.
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