SSC JE Recruitment 2026 - Junior Engineer & Scientific Assistant

SSC JE Recruitment 2026 Overview

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has announced the Junior Engineer (JE) Examination 2026. This recruitment covers multiple technical roles across various Central Government organizations, including the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

Key Highlights:

• Total Vacancies: 1748 (Tentative)
• Post Category: Group 'B', Level-6
• Application Mode: Online only

Posts Offered

• Junior Engineer (Civil)
• Junior Engineer (Electrical)
• Junior Engineer (Mechanical)
• Junior Engineer (Electrical & Mechanical)
• Junior Engineer (Telecom)
• Scientific Assistant (IMD)

Important Dates

• Application Start Date: 02.09.2026
• Application Deadline: 22.09.2026 (23:00 hrs)
• Fee Payment Deadline: 23.09.2026
• Correction Window: 28.09.2026 to 30.09.2026
• Paper-I Exam (Tentative): October/November 2026
• Paper-II Exam (Tentative): December 2026

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• JE (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical): Degree or Diploma in the respective engineering discipline from a recognized institute.
• JE (Telecom): Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology (Electrical, Electronics, CS, IT, etc.).
• Scientific Assistant (IMD): Bachelor's degree in Science with Physics or relevant Engineering degree.

Age Limit (as of 01.08.2026)

• General: Up to 30 or 32 years (depending on the organization).
• Relaxation: SC/ST (5 years), OBC (3 years), PwBD (10-15 years).

Selection Process

1. Paper-I (CBE): Qualifying exam covering Reasoning, General Awareness, and Technical subjects.
2. Paper-II (CBE): In-depth technical subject examination.
3. Document Verification: Verification of original certificates.
4. Medical/Physical Standards: Applicable for specific posts (e.g., BRO/GREF).

Application Fee

• General/OBC/EWS (Male): ₹100
• Women/SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-SM: Exempted