- Recruitment for Junior Engineer (JE) posts in multiple government organizations under Group 'B' Level-6 (Rs. 35,400-1,12,400) of the 7th Central Pay Commission.
- Includes recruitment for Scientific Assistant in India Meteorological Department (IMD).
- Posts include Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electrical & Mechanical, and Telecom disciplines across various ministries and departments.
- Tentative total vacancies: 1,748 (post-wise and category-wise details available on SSC website).
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🎓 Diploma
🎓 Polytechnic Diploma
🎓 Graduate
🎓 B.Sc.
🎓 B.Com.
🎓 B.Tech
🎓 B.E.
🎓 Equivalent Qualification
Junior Engineer Examination 2026 (Various Posts)
Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Total Vacancies
1,748
Job Location
All India (Posting locations vary by organization; check SSC website for details).
Apply Start
02 Sep 2026
Apply Deadline
22 Sep 2026
📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) (SSC) |
| Job Category | Technical |
| Eligibility Qualification | Diploma (diploma), Polytechnic Diploma (polytechnic-diploma), Graduate (graduate), B.Sc. (bsc), B.Com. (bcom), B.Tech (btech), B.E. (be), Equivalent Qualification (equivalent-qualification) |
| Number of Vacancies | 1,748 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | ₹35,400 - ₹112,400 Per Month |
| Age Limits | Maximum 30 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | - For certain posts (e.g., BRO, MES, DGQA-NAVAL): Minimum 2 years of relevant experience after completion of educational qualification. - Experience must be in Planning/Execution/Maintenance of Civil/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering works. |
| Application Fee | - Fee for General/OBC/EWS candidates: Rs. 100. - Fee for SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen/Women candidates: Nil. - Fee payment via online mode (Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking/UPI). |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification varies by post: Degree/Diploma in Civil/Electrical/Mechanical/Telecom Engineering or equivalent.
- For posts requiring experience: Minimum 2 years of relevant experience after completion of educational qualification.
- Age limit: Up to 30 years for most posts (born between 02.08.1996 and 01.08.2008).
- Age limit: Up to 32 years for CPWD posts (born between 02.08.1994 and 01.08.2008).
- Age relaxation applicable for SC/ST (5 years), OBC (3 years), PwBD (10-15 years), and Ex-Servicemen (3-8 years).
- Only male candidates eligible for Junior Engineer posts in Border Roads Organization (BRO).
- Candidates must be Indian citizens or meet specific eligibility criteria for Nepalese/Bhutanese/Persons of Indian Origin.
- Qualifications obtained through Open and Distance Learning (ODL)/Online mode in prohibited disciplines (e.g., Engineering) are not accepted unless recognized by UGC or statutory bodies.
- For posts requiring experience: Minimum 2 years of relevant experience after completion of educational qualification.
- Age limit: Up to 30 years for most posts (born between 02.08.1996 and 01.08.2008).
- Age limit: Up to 32 years for CPWD posts (born between 02.08.1994 and 01.08.2008).
- Age relaxation applicable for SC/ST (5 years), OBC (3 years), PwBD (10-15 years), and Ex-Servicemen (3-8 years).
- Only male candidates eligible for Junior Engineer posts in Border Roads Organization (BRO).
- Candidates must be Indian citizens or meet specific eligibility criteria for Nepalese/Bhutanese/Persons of Indian Origin.
- Qualifications obtained through Open and Distance Learning (ODL)/Online mode in prohibited disciplines (e.g., Engineering) are not accepted unless recognized by UGC or statutory bodies.
⚙️ Selection Process
- Selection based on Computer-Based Examination (Paper-I) followed by Paper-II for shortlisted candidates.
- Paper-I: Objective-type questions on General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, and Technical subjects.
- Paper-II: Descriptive-type questions on technical subjects relevant to the post.
- Final selection based on performance in Paper-I and Paper-II.
- Document verification for selected candidates.
- Paper-I: Objective-type questions on General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, and Technical subjects.
- Paper-II: Descriptive-type questions on technical subjects relevant to the post.
- Final selection based on performance in Paper-I and Paper-II.
- Document verification for selected candidates.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
All
📂 Required Documents
- Original and photocopy of educational qualification certificates (Degree/Diploma).
- Experience certificates (if applicable).
- Caste certificate (for SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates).
- Disability certificate (for PwBD candidates).
- Ex-Servicemen certificate (if applicable).
- Income & Asset certificate (for EWS candidates).
- Date of Birth proof (Matriculation/Secondary Examination Certificate).
- Experience certificates (if applicable).
- Caste certificate (for SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates).
- Disability certificate (for PwBD candidates).
- Ex-Servicemen certificate (if applicable).
- Income & Asset certificate (for EWS candidates).
- Date of Birth proof (Matriculation/Secondary Examination Certificate).
💳 Application Fee Details
- Fee for General/OBC/EWS candidates: Rs. 100.
- Fee for SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen/Women candidates: Nil.
- Fee payment via online mode (Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking/UPI).
- Fee for SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen/Women candidates: Nil.
- Fee payment via online mode (Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking/UPI).
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
What is the last date to apply for the Junior Engineer Examination 2026?
The last date for submission of online application form is 22.09.2026 (23:00 hours).
Q.
What is the application fee for General/OBC candidates in this recruitment?
The application fee for General/OBC candidates is Rs. 100. SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen/Women candidates are exempted from fee payment.
Q.
What is the tentative schedule for the Computer-Based Examination (Paper-I)?
The tentative schedule for Paper-I (CBT) is October/November 2026.
Q.
What is the age limit for Junior Engineer posts in CPWD?
The age limit for Junior Engineer posts in CPWD is up to 32 years (born between 02.08.1994 and 01.08.2008).
Q.
How many vacancies are available for Junior Engineer posts in this recruitment?
The tentative total vacancies for Junior Engineer Examination 2026 are 1,748 (post-wise and category-wise details available on SSC website).