SSC JE Examination 2026 covers Junior Engineer posts and Scientific Assistant in IMD. The 8 October vacancy statement lists 1,699 tentative posts overall, including 462 IMD posts. Applications are closed; Paper-I is proposed for 2–6 November and 30 November–1 December 2026.
Official Notice and Important Links
The 26 October 2026 corrigendum revises the earlier 1 October schedule. SSC describes the dates as revised proposed dates. Your individual examination day, shift, venue and reporting time must be checked on your admission certificate.
Schedule updated: 27 October 2026. Recruitment cycle: 2026.
SSC JE Recruitment: Latest Update
Important Dates
| Event | Date / status |
|---|---|
| Notification | 2 September 2026 |
| Applications | 2–22 September 2026, 11 pm |
| Fee deadline | 23 September 2026, 11 pm |
| Correction window | 28–30 September 2026, 11 pm |
| Latest vacancy list | 8 October 2026 |
| Paper-I | 2–6 November and 30 November–1 December 2026 |
| Paper-II | December 2026 in original tentative schedule; exact dates await confirmation |
Vacancy Details
| Post / item | Verified position |
|---|---|
| Overall examination | 1,699 tentative, revised from 1,748 |
| Junior Engineer posts only | 1,237, calculated as 1,699 minus 462 Scientific Assistant posts |
| Scientific Assistant IMD | 462, included in the overall total |
| Overall category totals | UR 718; OBC 462; SC 245; ST 140; EWS 134 |
Vacancy figures are provisional. Read the latest post-wise and category-wise statement before making a post preference; a combined total does not guarantee vacancies in every location or reservation category.
Eligibility and Application Fee
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Qualification | Relevant recognised engineering diploma/degree as specified for the department and post. Some diploma routes also require experience; qualifications are reckoned by 22 September 2026. |
| Age | Generally up to 30; specified CPWD posts up to 32, as on 1 August 2026. Check the exact post row and applicable relaxations. |
| Branch and experience | BRO, MES, DGQA and other organisations have separate conditions. A degree in any branch is not a universal qualification. |
| Fee | ₹100; women, SC/ST, eligible PwBD and ESM are exempt. |
| BRO / IMD conditions | BRO has male-only posts and physical/medical standards. IMD has its own degree and medical requirements. |
Selection Process
Paper-I qualifying shortlisting → Paper-II objective technical examination → post preferences and document verification / applicable departmental standards.
Check your exact post before preparing
- Civil, Electrical, Mechanical and Telecom are separate technical routes.
- The combined vacancy total includes Scientific Assistant IMD; it is not a count of engineering posts alone.
- Review the department's diploma/degree and experience conditions.
- Read the latest official vacancy PDF together with the qualification table and subsequent addenda.
Application and Document Checklist
Applications are submitted through the SSC portal using One-Time Registration. For a future open window, select the correct examination, check personal and qualification details, complete the prescribed photograph/signature process, pay the applicable fee and save the submitted form. The dates above describe this cycle; a closed window must not be treated as an invitation to apply now.
Keep original education and age certificates, applicable category/relaxation certificates, identity proof and the application record ready. Eligibility remains subject to document verification. A result or admission certificate alone does not waive a post-specific qualification.
Official Sources and Related Guides
SSC JE 2026 official notification (PDF)
8 October 2026 tentative vacancies
1 October examination schedule
SSC official website and candidate login
