SSC JE 2026 has opened applications for 1,748 tentative vacancies for Junior Engineers across Government of India departments and organisations. The recruitment offers engineering jobs for eligible Civil, Electrical and Mechanical engineering candidates, along with Scientific Assistant opportunities in the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has started the application process for the Junior Engineer Examination 2026 – one of India’s major recruitment examinations for government engineering jobs.
Through SSC JE 2026, eligible engineers and diploma holders can compete for Junior Engineer (JE) vacancies across multiple Central Government organisations. The recruitment also includes Scientific Assistant vacancies in IMD, opening opportunities for candidates from relevant science and technology disciplines.
SSC has announced 1,748 tentative vacancies for the 2026 recruitment cycle. Applications can be submitted from September 2 to September 22, 2026 through the official SSC website.
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SSC JE 2026: Engineer vacancies at a glance
| Recruitment | SSC Junior Engineer Examination 2026 |
|---|---|
| Total vacancies | 1,748 tentative vacancies |
| Main post | Junior Engineer (JE) |
| Engineering disciplines | Civil, Electrical & Mechanical |
| Other post | Scientific Assistant, IMD |
| Job type | Central Government jobs |
| Pay level | Level 6 |
| Application starts | September 2, 2026 |
| Last date to apply | September 22, 2026 |
| Paper I | October/November 2026 |
| Paper II | December 2026 |
SSC JE 2026 vacancies: 1,748 Government jobs
The 1,748 SSC JE vacancies announced for 2026 are tentative. The final post-wise and category-wise vacancy details will be released separately by SSC.
The Junior Engineer recruitment covers engineering positions in areas including Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering across several Central Government organisations.
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Which government departments have SSC JE vacancies?
SSC JE 2026 covers Junior Engineer vacancies across several Central Government organisations. These include organisations such as:
- Border Roads Organisation (BRO)
- Brahmaputra Board
- Central Water Commission
- Central Public Works Department (CPWD)
- Central Water and Power Research Station
- DGQA-NAVAL
- India Meteorological Department (IMD)
- Other Central Government organisations
Who can apply for SSC JE 2026 engineer bobs?
Generally, SSC JE vacancies require a degree or diploma in the relevant engineering discipline. Certain engineering jobs also require candidates to have relevant professional experience.
For example, some Civil Engineering Junior Engineer posts require a Civil Engineering degree or a three-year diploma along with specified work experience. Candidates should check the individual vacancy requirements in the official SSC JE notification before applying.
SSC JE 2026 salary for engineers
The Junior Engineer posts covered under SSC JE 2026 are Group B posts at Level 6 of the 7th Central Pay Commission Pay Matrix. The pay scale specified in the notification is ₹35,400–₹1,12,400.
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Scientific assistant jobs in IMD
Although SSC JE is primarily associated with government engineering jobs, the 2026 recruitment also includes Scientific Assistant in the India Meteorological Department.
This creates another technical career opportunity for candidates with relevant backgrounds in Physics, Computer Science, Computer Applications, Electronics, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering, Instrumentation and Information Technology, subject to SSC’s eligibility conditions.
SSC JE 2026 Exam Pattern for Engineers
The SSC JE examination consists of Paper I and Paper II.
Paper I:
- General Intelligence and Reasoning — 50 questions
- General Awareness — 50 questions
- General Engineering — 100 questions
The paper carries 200 marks.The engineering section is based on the candidate’s relevant discipline, such as Civil, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
Paper II:
Paper II is the technical examination and carries 300 marks. For Junior Engineer candidates, the paper tests the relevant engineering discipline.
Candidates should therefore prepare specifically for the SSC JE Civil Engineering syllabus, SSC JE Electrical Engineering syllabus or SSC JE Mechanical Engineering syllabus, depending on the post they are targeting.
When Is the SSC JE 2026 Exam?
According to the current SSC notification:
- Paper I: October/November 2026
- Paper II: December 2026
The dates are tentative and candidates should monitor the official SSC website for updates.
How to Apply for SSC JE 2026 Engineer Vacancies
Engineers and eligible diploma holders can apply through the official SSC website.
Candidates need to:
- Complete One-Time Registration (OTR).
- Log in to the SSC portal.
- Select Junior Engineer Examination 2026.
- Enter the required personal and educational details.
- Select the relevant engineering discipline and preferences.
- Pay the applicable application fee.
- Submit the application.
- Save the completed application for future reference.
The application deadline is September 22, 2026.
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