SSC JE recruits Junior Engineers in notified civil, mechanical and electrical engineering departments.
CategoryGovernment Jobs
TypeRecruitment
Conducting authorityStaff Selection Commission
Department / parent organisationGovernment of India engineering departments
Qualification levelDiploma / Graduate
Exam modeCBT
SSC JESSC Junior Engineergovernmentrecruitmentnational examStaff Selection Commission
Editorial update
SSC notice board showed Notice of Junior Engineer Examination, 2026 on 2 September 2026.
SSC notice board showed Notice of Junior Engineer Examination, 2026 on 2 September 2026.
Latest Updates
SSC notice board showed Notice of Junior Engineer Examination, 2026 on 2 September 2026.
| Date | Event | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| 02 Sep 2026 | Junior Engineer Examination 2026 notice displayed on SSC notice board | ssc.gov.in |
Important Details
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | SSC JE |
| Full Form | Junior Engineer Examination |
| Conducting Authority | Staff Selection Commission |
| Exam Level | National |
| Exam Category | Central government recruitment |
| Purpose | Recruitment for Junior Engineer posts in notified government departments |
| Frequency | Usually annual |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Exam Mode | Computer-based test with further stage requirements where notified |
| Question Type | Objective MCQ and/or descriptive or skill test as notified |
| Exam Stages/Tiers | Paper I computer-based examination, Paper II as per current official structure, Document verification |
| Exam Duration | Paper-wise duration as notified |
| Total Marks | Paper-wise marks as notified |
| Negative Marking | Negative marking applies where notified. |
| Languages/Medium | English and Hindi where notified, with language-paper exceptions |
| Official Website | https://ssc.gov.in/ |
Important Dates
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| Event | Status / Date |
|---|---|
| Notification | 02 Sep 2026 on SSC notice board |
| Application deadlines | Use official JE 2026 notice |
| Paper I/Paper II | As notified by SSC |
Eligibility
- Engineering diploma or degree in the relevant discipline as required by the post.
- Age limits vary by department/post and category.
- Discipline-specific eligibility must be verified from the current notice.
Exam Pattern
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| Stage / Tier | Paper / Section | Questions | Marks | Duration | Question type | Negative marking | Qualifying / merit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General intelligence, general awareness and engineering discipline | Objective | As notified | As notified | Objective MCQ | As notified | Shortlisting |
| Paper II | Civil/Electrical/Mechanical engineering | As notified | As notified | As notified | As notified | As notified | Merit |
Syllabus
General Intelligence
- Reasoning and analytical ability
General Awareness
- Current affairs and general knowledge
Engineering
- Civil, mechanical or electrical engineering topics as per selected discipline
Application, Admit Card, Answer Key and Result
Application process
- Register or sign in only on the official application portal.
- Complete the application form, upload required documents, preview carefully and pay the notified fee where applicable.
- Use correction windows only when the official authority opens them.
- Save the application confirmation and official payment acknowledgement.
Admit card
- Download the admit card from the official portal when released.
- Check name, exam city, reporting time, photograph, signature and instructions.
- Carry the printed admit card, valid photo identity proof and any documents listed in the notice.
Answer key
- Use only the provisional and final answer key process published by the exam authority.
- Submit objections, if allowed, within the official window and with the required fee or proof.
- Final scores are based on the authoritys final answer key and normalization rules where applicable.
Result
- Results may be issued as scorecards, roll-number lists, merit lists or stage-wise shortlists.
- Qualified candidates should follow the next stage instructions exactly as published.
- Cutoff and marks should be treated as official only when published by the authority.
Selection Process
- Paper I computer-based examination
- Paper II as per current official structure
- Document verification
Posts, Services or Courses
- Junior Engineer posts in notified central departments and organisations.
Preparation Strategy
- Prioritise the engineering discipline paper.
- Revise formulas and standards from diploma/degree basics.
- Use previous official papers for topic weightage.
MCQ, Mock Tests and Previous Year Papers
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| Product area | Current state |
|---|---|
| MCQ practice | Exam entity is now mapped; dedicated SaralStudy competitive MCQs should remain disabled until reviewed question inventory exists. |
| Mock tests | No live verified SaralStudy mock test is enabled for this exam yet. |
| Previous-year papers | Use official previous-year question paper resources where available; no fake SaralStudy PYQ URL is created here. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is SSC JE?
SSC JE is recruitment for junior engineer posts in notified government departments.
Who conducts SSC JE?
SSC JE is conducted by Staff Selection Commission.
How often is SSC JE held?
The usual frequency is usually annual, subject to official notification.
What is the selection process?
The selection process includes Paper I computer-based examination, Paper II as per current official structure, Document verification.
Is there negative marking?
Negative marking applies where notified.
Where should I check official updates?
Use the official source links listed on this page before acting on dates, fees, vacancies or application instructions.
Are SaralStudy MCQs available for this exam?
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Are SaralStudy mock tests available for this exam?
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Official Source References
Last verified: 2026-09-08. Content year: 2026.
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