SSC JE 2026
SSC Junior Engineer (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical) — Complete Official Handbook: Notification, Syllabus, Age Eligibility, Salary Hierarchy & Cut-Off Analysis.
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SSC JE 2026 Overview
SSC JE (Junior Engineer) is the premier technical examination conducted by the Staff Selection Commission to recruit diploma and degree engineers for Group 'B' (Non-Gazetted) engineering cadres across vital central infrastructure ministries and public departments.
SSC JE 2026 is scheduled to recruit for 1,769 vacancies across Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical engineering branches in prestigious organizations including the Central Public Works Department (CPWD), Military Engineer Services (MES), Border Roads Organization (BRO), and Central Water Commission (CWC).
The selection process comprises two computer-based stages: Paper 1 (200 objective questions covering Reasoning, General Awareness, and Core Technical Engineering for 200 marks) and Paper 2 (100 in-depth technical questions for 300 marks in the candidate's chosen discipline). Selected engineers start at Pay Level 6 (₹35,400 basic pay) with monthly in-hand earnings of ₹48,000–₹62,000, enjoying rapid promotion pathways to Assistant Executive Engineer and Executive Engineer cadres.
SSC JE 2026 Important Dates
| Notification Release | 1 June 2026 |
| Application Opens | 1 June 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 12 September 2026 |
| Tier 1 Exam Date | 25 October 2026 |
| Tier 2 Exam Date | 15 December 2026 |
| Official Website | https://ssc.gov.in |
SSC JE Eligibility Criteria 2026
Educational Qualification
Diploma or Degree (B.Tech/B.E.) in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized institution
Age Limit
18–32 years (as on 1st January 2026)
CPWD/CWC: up to 32 yrs; MES/BRO: up to 30 yrs (OBC: +3 yrs, SC/ST: +5 yrs)
Nationality
Indian Citizen
Check Your SSC JE Eligibility
Official Norms: CPWD/CWC: up to 32 yrs; MES/BRO: up to 30 yrs (OBC: +3 yrs, SC/ST: +5 yrs)
SSC JE Selection Process
Paper 1 — Computer Based Test (Objective): 200 marks, 2 hours
Paper 2 — Computer Based Test (Core Engineering): 300 marks, 2 hours
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SSC JE Exam Pattern 2026
Paper 1 (Computer Based Test)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 50 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| Part A (Civil) / Part B (Electrical) / Part C (Mechanical) | 100 | 100 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
Paper 2 (Technical Discipline CBT)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Core Engineering Stream (Civil / Electrical / Mechanical) | 100 | 300 |
| Total | 100 | 300 |
SSC JE Syllabus 2026
Full Syllabus →Civil Engineering (Paper 1 & 2)
Electrical Engineering (Paper 1 & 2)
Mechanical Engineering (Paper 1 & 2)
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SSC JE Posts — Which is Best?
SSC JE offers 2+ posts across different departments. Here's a comparison to help you decide your target post before filling the form.
| Post | Salary | Promotion |
|---|---|---|
Junior Engineer (Civil) — CPWD Pay Level 6 TOP PICK | ₹50,000 – ₹62,000 | fast |
Junior Engineer (Electrical/Mechanical) — MES Pay Level 6 | ₹48,000 – ₹60,000 | medium |
SSC JE Salary Structure
Salary varies based on post, city tier (X/Y/Z) for HRA, and DA rate. Figures above are indicative for 2026 DA rates.
SSC JE Cut-off Marks & Predictor
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SSC JE 2025 Tier 1 Cut-off
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SSC JE Preparation Strategy
Phase 1: Core Engineering Concepts (Month 1–2)
- ›Thoroughly review engineering diploma textbooks and standard references
- ›Solve previous 10 years of SSC JE and State AE/JE objective questions
- ›Dedicate 1 hour daily to general intelligence and reasoning practice
- ›Memorize standard building codes, formulas, and empirical constants
Phase 2: Paper 1 & Paper 2 Speed Mocks (Month 3)
- ›Practice calculating complex engineering problems without a physical calculator
- ›Attempt 200-question Paper 1 mocks to master time management
- ›Practice Paper 2 technical mock tests to handle 3-mark analytical numericals
- ›Revise general awareness and engineering science notes weekly
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