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SSC JE Notification 2026<\/strong> has been released by the Staff Selection Commission for recruitment through the Junior Engineer Examination 2026. The recruitment initially carried 1,748 tentative vacancies, but the latest SSC vacancy notice dated 8 October 2026 has revised the tentative vacancy position to 1,699 posts across Junior Engineer and Scientific Assistant posts in various departments and organisations. The online application process was conducted from 2 September to 22 September 2026<\/strong>, followed by the prescribed online fee-payment and application correction windows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A major update in the recruitment is the SSC JE Exam Date 2026<\/strong>. As per the latest SSC examination schedule, Paper-I is proposed to be conducted from 2 to 6 November 2026<\/strong> in Computer-Based Examination mode. Paper-II continues to be scheduled for December 2026 as per the tentative recruitment schedule. Candidates who have successfully submitted their applications should now focus on Paper-I preparation and keep checking SSC updates for examination-related information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The SSC JE recruitment includes Paper-I, Paper-II and Document Verification<\/strong>. Under the revised 2026 structure, Paper-I is qualifying in nature and is used for shortlisting candidates for Paper-II, while Paper-II performance is considered for final merit<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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SSC JE Notification 2026: Latest Update<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The SSC JE Notification 2026<\/strong> was issued for recruitment to technical Group B posts in various Central Government organisations. The notification covers Junior Engineer posts in different engineering disciplines along with Scientific Assistant in IMD. The latest SSC tentative vacancy notice dated 8 October 2026 has revised the total number of SSC JE 2026 vacancies to 1,699. Candidates should now refer to 1,699 as the latest tentative vacancy figure, while the final vacancy position may be revised further by SSC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The latest examination schedule has now provided the specific SSC JE Paper-I Exam Date 2026<\/strong>, replacing the earlier broader October\/November tentative window. Paper-I is proposed to be conducted from 2 November to 6 November 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The revised SSC JE vacancies cover Junior Engineer posts in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Electrical & Mechanical and Telecom disciplines, along with Scientific Assistant in the India Meteorological Department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The application stage has already been completed. The original application window closed on 22 September 2026, fee payment closed on 23 September, and the correction facility was available from 28 to 30 September 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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SSC JE Exam Date 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The SSC JE Paper-I Exam 2026<\/strong> is proposed to be conducted from 2 to 6 November 2026<\/strong> in Computer-Based Examination mode. Since the examination is scheduled over multiple days, candidates should check their candidate-specific examination details once the admission certificate and related information are made available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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SSC JE Exam Date 2026 Official Notice PDF<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The SSC examination schedule specifically lists the Junior Engineer Examination, 2026 – Paper-I (CBE)<\/strong> with proposed dates from 2nd to 6th November 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Candidates should treat the date range as the overall examination window and follow the admission certificate for their individual date, shift, reporting time and centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SSC JE Notification 2026 PDF<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The SSC JE Notification 2026 PDF<\/strong> contains the complete recruitment details issued by the Staff Selection Commission. It covers vacancies, educational qualification, age limit, experience requirements, application procedure, examination scheme, syllabus, reservation, document verification and other service conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Candidates should retain the official notification for reference, particularly because educational qualifications and experience requirements vary across departments and posts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SSC JE Notification 2026 Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The SSC JE recruitment is conducted for technical Group B posts in different Central Government organisations. The examination also covers the Scientific Assistant post in the India Meteorological Department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Particulars<\/th>Details<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Exam Conducting Body<\/td>Staff Selection Commission<\/td><\/tr>
Exam Name<\/td>Junior Engineer Examination, 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Posts<\/td>Junior Engineer, Scientific Assistant<\/td><\/tr>
Vacancies<\/td>1,699 Tentative<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Notification Date<\/td>2 September 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Application Start Date<\/td>2 September 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Last Date to Apply<\/td>22 September 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Last Date for Fee Payment<\/td>23 September 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Correction Window<\/td>28 to 30 September 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Paper-I Exam Date<\/td>2 to 6 November 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Paper-II<\/td>December 2026, Tentative<\/td><\/tr>
Qualification<\/td>Relevant Degree\/Diploma, depending on post<\/td><\/tr>
Age Limit<\/td>Post-specific, generally up to 30\/32 years<\/td><\/tr>
Selection Process<\/td>Paper-I \u2192 Paper-II \u2192 Document Verification<\/td><\/tr>
Pay Level<\/td>Level 6<\/td><\/tr>
Pay Scale<\/td>\u20b935,400\u2013\u20b91,12,400<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The vacancy figure remains tentative and can be revised according to the requirements reported by the participating organisations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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SSC JE 2026 Important Dates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Candidates should keep the following SSC JE dates in mind:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Event<\/th>Date<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
SSC JE Notification 2026<\/td>2 September 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Online Application Begins<\/td>2 September 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Last Date to Apply<\/td>22 September 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Last Date for Online Fee Payment<\/td>23 September 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Application Correction Window<\/td>28 to 30 September 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Paper-I Examination<\/td>2 to 6 November 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Paper-II Examination<\/td>December 2026, Tentative<\/td><\/tr>
Document Verification<\/td>To be notified after result<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Paper-I dates are based on the latest SSC examination schedule, while Paper-II remains a tentative December 2026 schedule from the recruitment notification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SSC JE Last Date to Apply 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The SSC JE last date to apply 2026 was 22 September 2026 at 11:00 PM<\/strong>. The online fee-payment facility remained available up to 23 September 2026 at 11:00 PM, while the application correction window was available from 28 to 30 September 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The application process and correction facility have now closed. Candidates who successfully submitted their applications should focus on the upcoming Paper-I examination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Application Activity<\/th>Date<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Submit Online Application<\/td>22 September 2026, 11:00 PM<\/td><\/tr>
Pay Online Application Fee<\/td>23 September 2026, 11:00 PM<\/td><\/tr>
Correct Application Form<\/td>28 to 30 September 2026<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

SSC JE Vacancy 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The SSC JE Vacancy 2026 has been revised to 1,699 tentative vacancies<\/strong> as per the latest vacancy notice issued by SSC on 8 October 2026. The vacancies are distributed across different Central Government departments and organisations and cover Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Electrical & Mechanical, Telecom and Scientific Assistant posts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SSC JE Department-Wise Vacancy 2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
S. No.<\/th>Department\/Organisation<\/th>Post<\/th>Total Vacancies<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
1<\/td>Border Roads Organisation<\/td>JE (Civil)<\/td>271<\/td><\/tr>
2<\/td>Border Roads Organisation<\/td>JE (Electrical & Mechanical)<\/td>22<\/td><\/tr>
3<\/td>Central Water Commission<\/td>JE (Mechanical)<\/td>3<\/td><\/tr>
4<\/td>Central Water Commission<\/td>JE (Civil)<\/td>29<\/td><\/tr>
5<\/td>Central Public Works Department<\/td>JE (Electrical)<\/td>103<\/td><\/tr>
6<\/td>Central Public Works Department<\/td>JE (Civil)<\/td>343<\/td><\/tr>
7<\/td>Central Water Power Research Station, Ministry of Jal Shakti<\/td>JE (Civil)<\/td>2<\/td><\/tr>
8<\/td>Central Water Power Research Station, Ministry of Jal Shakti<\/td>JE (Electrical)<\/td>1<\/td><\/tr>
9<\/td>Central Water Power Research Station, Ministry of Jal Shakti<\/td>JE (Mechanical)<\/td>1<\/td><\/tr>
10<\/td>DGQA-NAVAL, Ministry of Defence<\/td>JE (Electrical)<\/td>2<\/td><\/tr>
11<\/td>DGQA-NAVAL, Ministry of Defence<\/td>JE (Mechanical)<\/td>6<\/td><\/tr>
12<\/td>Farakka Barrage Project, Ministry of Jal Shakti<\/td>JE (Civil)<\/td>2<\/td><\/tr>
13<\/td>Military Engineer Service (MES)<\/td>JE (Civil)<\/td>154<\/td><\/tr>
14<\/td>Military Engineer Service (MES)<\/td>JE (Electrical & Mechanical)<\/td>161<\/td><\/tr>
15<\/td>Central Institute of Coastal Engineering for Fishery<\/td>JE (Civil)<\/td>3<\/td><\/tr>
16<\/td>Directorate General of Light Houses and Lightships<\/td>JE (Civil)<\/td>7<\/td><\/tr>
17<\/td>Directorate General of Light Houses and Lightships<\/td>JE (Electrical)<\/td>2<\/td><\/tr>
18<\/td>Department of Telecommunication<\/td>JE (Telecom)<\/td>69<\/td><\/tr>
19<\/td>India Meteorological Department<\/td>Scientific Assistant<\/td>462<\/td><\/tr>
20<\/td>Brahmaputra Board<\/td>JE (Civil)<\/td>56<\/td><\/tr>
Total<\/strong><\/td>\u2014<\/td>\u2014<\/td>1,699<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Candidates should not assume that all 1,699 vacancies belong to a single engineering branch. The actual vacancy distribution depends on the post, organisation and discipline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SSC JE Category-Wise Vacancy 2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Category<\/th>Vacancies<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
SC<\/td>245<\/td><\/tr>
ST<\/td>140<\/td><\/tr>
OBC<\/td>462<\/td><\/tr>
EWS<\/td>134<\/td><\/tr>
UR<\/td>718<\/td><\/tr>
Total<\/strong><\/td>1,699<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Horizontal Vacancy Details<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Category<\/th>Vacancies<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
OH<\/td>32<\/td><\/tr>
HH<\/td>14<\/td><\/tr>
VH<\/td>1<\/td><\/tr>
Others<\/td>13<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The latest vacancy notice gives a total of 1,699 vacancies, including the category-wise breakup shown above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SSC JE Vacancy Trends<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

SSC JE vacancies have varied across recruitment cycles depending on the requirements reported by participating organisations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Year<\/th>SSC JE Vacancies<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
2021<\/td>887<\/td><\/tr>
2022<\/td>2,798<\/td><\/tr>
2023<\/td>1,324<\/td><\/tr>
2024<\/td>1,701<\/td><\/tr>
2025<\/td>1,731<\/td><\/tr>
2026<\/td>1,699 (Tentative)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

For SSC JE 2026, the latest tentative vacancy figure of 1,699 is slightly lower than the 2025 vacancy figure of 1,731. However, the final vacancy position can still be revised by SSC according to the requirements reported by the participating organisations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SSC JE Application Form 2026 Link Inactive<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The SSC JE Application Form 2026<\/strong> was available through the SSC website from 2 September to 22 September 2026. Candidates were required to complete One-Time Registration on the new SSC portal before submitting the examination form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The application stage has now closed. Candidates who submitted their forms should preserve the final application and payment confirmation for future reference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SSC JE Posts and Departments 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The SSC JE 2026 recruitment<\/strong> covers Junior Engineer posts across various Central Government organisations and also includes newly introduced technical posts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Major Posts Covered<\/h3>\n\n\n\n