SSC Junior Engineer Recruitment 2026 – 1748 Posts

The Staff Selection Commission has officially announced the Notice: Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical & Electrical) Examination 2026 for recruitment to 1,748 Group 'B' Non-Gazetted Junior Engineer vacancies across premier central engineering departments. Diploma and Degree engineers holding Degree or Diploma in Civil / Electrical / Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university or institute can submit applications through ssc.gov.in before the closing deadline on 20-03-2026. Appointees will be inducted into Level-6 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix across CPWD, MES, CWC, and BRO.

SSC Junior Engineer Examination 2026: Fast Overview Table

Key technical recruitment standards and departmental parameters established by the Staff Selection Commission are detailed below:

Participating Central Engineering Organizations & Cadres

The 1,748 openings are divided across five vital central government engineering bodies:

• Central Public Works Department (CPWD): Construction and maintenance of public infrastructure, administrative buildings, central universities, and national monuments across India. Operates specialized Civil and Electrical engineer cadres.
• Military Engineer Services (MES): Strategic engineering support to the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force, encompassing cantonment infrastructure, airfields, defense dockyards, and military utility installations.
• Central Water Commission (CWC): Design, hydrological planning, and project execution of national river basin systems, multi-purpose dams, and flood forecasting networks.
• Border Roads Organization (BRO): Strategic construction of international border highways, tunnels, and high-altitude bridges across Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim, and Arunachal Pradesh (male candidates only).
• Farakka Barrage Project & Central Water & Power Research Station (CWPRS): Maintenance of hydraulic structures, waterways, and hydraulic research modeling.

Eligibility Criteria: Educational Qualifications, Age Limits & Standards

Engineering Stream Disciplines & Experience Norms

Candidates must hold either a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (B.E. / B.Tech.) or a 3-Year Diploma in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University or Institute approved by AICTE. For CPWD and CWC, candidates with a 3-Year Diploma in Engineering are eligible directly without post-qualification experience. For Military Engineer Services (MES) and Border Roads Organization (BRO), candidates holding a 3-year Diploma must possess 2 years of proven professional experience in planning, execution, or maintenance of relevant engineering works, whereas degree holders in engineering require zero experience.

Age Limits and Departmental Rules

The upper age ceiling is 30 years for Central Public Works Department and Central Water Commission, and 32 years for Military Engineer Services and Border Roads Organization on the crucial cutoff date. Upper age relaxations apply: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, 10 years for PwBD (unreserved), 13 years for OBC PwBD, 15 years for SC/ST PwBD, and service deduction plus 3 years for Ex-Servicemen.

Border Roads Organization Physical Standards

Male candidates opting for Junior Engineer posts in the Border Roads Organization must clear a mandatory one-mile run within 10 minutes along with minimum physical height measurements (152 to 162.5 cms depending on region) and chest expansion of 5 cms before medical fitness confirmation by GREF medical boards.

7th CPC Pay Scale Matrix & Departmental Allowances

Inducted Junior Engineers are appointed to Group 'B' Non-Gazetted status in Level-6 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400) with a starting basic salary of ₹35,400/- per month. Complete central government allowances are disbursed: Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (27% for X class metro postings, 18% for Y class, 9% for Z class), Transport Allowance, Children Education Allowance (CEA), Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) medical coverage, and National Pension System (NPS) contribution.

Engineers deployed in Border Roads Organization (BRO) operational forward formations receive Special Duty Allowance, High Altitude Allowance, and free field rations.

Selection Methodology: Paper-I and Paper-II Computer Based Examination

The selection pipeline is structured into two computer-based objective examination tiers:

1. Paper-I (Computer Based Test - 200 Marks, 2 Hours):
   • General Intelligence and Reasoning (50 Questions, 50 Marks): Puzzles, analogies, spatial orientation, series, Venn diagrams.
   • General Awareness (50 Questions, 50 Marks): Current events, history, geography, environmental issues, Indian polity, basic science.
   • General Engineering (Part-A Civil & Structural / Part-B Electrical / Part-C Mechanical - 100 Questions, 100 Marks): Domain questions matching the candidate's engineering branch. Negative marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer.
2. Paper-II (Advanced Computer Based Technical Test - 300 Marks, 2 Hours): 100 technical domain multiple-choice questions carrying 3 marks each (Total 300 Marks) with negative marking of 1 mark for each incorrect response. Calculators and logarithm tables are permitted as per digital onscreen testing interfaces.
3. Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates undergo physical document scrutiny and post preference counseling conducted by participating user departments.

How to Apply for SSC Junior Engineer 2026 Step-by-Step

Follow the certified procedure on the new official SSC portal:

1. Visit the Staff Selection Commission portal: https://ssc.gov.in/.
2. Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) with personal particulars, email, mobile number, and identity documents.
3. Log in using your generated Registration ID and password.
4. Navigate to the "Apply" section and select "Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical & Electrical) Examination 2026".
5. Select your engineering discipline (Civil / Electrical / Mechanical) and indicate your degree/diploma details.
6. Capture a real-time live photograph through your device webcam or the official "My SSC" mobile application.
7. Upload a scanned image of your signature (10 to 20 KB in JPG/JPEG format).
8. Select three exam centers within the chosen administrative region.
9. Pay the application fee of ₹100/- via online net banking, debit card, or UPI. Women, SC, ST, and PwBD candidates pay zero fee.
10. Submit your completed form and save a printed copy for future reference.

Important Dates & Application Schedule

Official Notification Downloads & Portal Links

Frequently Asked Questions (SSC Junior Engineer Recruitment)

Can final year engineering diploma or degree students apply for SSC JE 2026?

No. Candidates must possess their qualifying degree or diploma certificate on or before the crucial closing date. Awaiting results or pursuing final semester does not fulfill eligibility.

Is post-qualification experience required for diploma holders in CPWD?

No. 3-Year Diploma holders in Civil or Electrical Engineering are fully eligible to apply for CPWD without any prior experience. Experience of 2 years is required only for diploma holders applying to MES and BRO.

What is the negative marking deduction in Paper-II?

In Paper-II, each question carries 3 marks, and a deduction of 1 mark occurs for each incorrect answer marked by the candidate.

Are female candidates eligible to apply for Junior Engineer positions in BRO?

No. Under statutory service conditions prescribed for the Border Roads Organization, only male candidates are eligible for appointment to Junior Engineer posts in BRO.

Anti-Fraud Advisory & Transparency Notice

Official Warning: Recruitment by the Staff Selection Commission is executed purely through computerized objective merit. SSC does not appoint agents, private academies, or third parties for candidate shortlisting. Candidates must avoid fraudulent touts who demand illegal payments against assurances of selection. Report unfair practices immediately to SSC regional vigilance wings or via ssc.gov.in.