The SSC JE 2026 recruitment has moved past the application stage. Forms closed on 22 September, and the correction window stays open only from 28 to 30 September. At this stage, most candidates are asking the same four questions. When will the exam be held? What can still be corrected in the form? What has changed in the pattern this year? How should the remaining weeks be spent?
This page answers all four.Every fact below comes from the notification the Staff Selection Commission issued on 2 September 2026. Dates, vacancies, eligibility, syllabus and salary are gathered in one place, so no one has to hunt through five different pages.
Engineers Academy publishes this page. The institute trains engineering students for government recruitment exams such as SSC JE.
Its online platform, Nimbus Learning, and its book imprint, EA Publications, serve the same students. The approach here is plain: verified facts first, preparation advice after.
SSC JE 2026 at a glance
- Notification: released on 2 September 2026
- Vacancies: 1,699 posts,
- Applications: closed on 22 September 2026
- Correction window: open from 28 to 30 September 2026
- Paper 1: tentatively set for October or November 2026
- Paper 2: tentatively set for December 2026
- Pay: Level 6, with a pay scale of ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400
SSC JE Notification 2026: Overview
The SSC JE Notification 2026 invites applications for Junior Engineer and Scientific Assistant posts in central government organisations.
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam name | SSC Junior Engineer Examination 2026 |
| Conducting body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Notification date | 2 September 2026 |
| Posts | Junior Engineer and Scientific Assistant |
| Disciplines | Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Telecom, IMD subjects |
| Vacancies | 1,699 |
| Application dates | 2 to 22 September 2026 |
| Correction window | 28 to 30 September 2026 |
| Selection stages | Paper 1, Paper 2, document verification, medical examination |
| Job classification | Group B, Pay Level 6 |
| Official website | ssc.gov.in |
Click Here: SSC JE Notification 2026 Download PDF
SSC JE 2026 Recruitment: Latest Updates
The SSC JE 2026 recruitment has produced five updates so far.
- The notification arrived on 2 September with 1,699 tentative vacancies.
- The application window closed on 22 September, and fee payment on 23 September.
- The correction facility is active from 28 to 30 September.
- Two posts are new: Scientific Assistant in IMD and Junior Engineer (Telecom) in DoT.
- A revised exam calendar is on the SSC website. The detailed schedule is awaited.
SSC JE 2026 Notification PDF Download and Official Notification
The SSC JE 2026 official notification settles every disputed point. Vacancy counts, qualification wording, age cut-off and the exam scheme all originate there.
For the SSC JE 2026 notification PDF download, open ssc.gov.in, go to the notices section and select the SSC Junior Engineer Examination 2026 notice.
Read these parts first:
- the qualification clause for the post applied for, with any experience condition
- the age cut-off date and relaxation rules
- the scheme of examination and marking rules
- the list of participating departments
Summaries, this page included, are a reading aid. Where a figure differs from the PDF, the PDF prevails.
SSC JE Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
The window for the SSC JE recruitment 2026 stayed open for 20 days. Fee payment and correction carry separate deadlines.
| Event | Date |
| Notification and application start | 2 September 2026 |
| Application last date | 22 September 2026 (closed) |
| Fee payment last date | 23 September 2026 (closed) |
| Correction window | 28 to 30 September 2026 |
| Paper 1 | October/November 2026 (tentative) |
| Paper 2 | December 2026 (tentative) |
| City intimation and admit card | To be announced |
SSC JE Exam Date 2026: Paper 1 and Paper 2 Schedule
The SSC JE exam date 2026 is not final. Paper 1 is tentatively placed in October or November, and Paper 2 in December. Exact dates, shifts and centres are yet to be published.
Both papers are computer-based. City intimation comes first. The admit card usually follows a few days before the exam, roughly four days in earlier cycles.
Tentative dates move. The official website is the only source worth trusting here.
SSC JE 2026 Application Form Correction: Dates and Precautions
The SSC JE 2026 application form correction window opened on 28 September and closes on 30 September 2026. It is meant for applicants who have already submitted a form.
Only certain fields can be edited. Personal details cannot. An error in name or date of birth should be checked against the matriculation certificate first.
- Log in with the registration number and read the entire form.
- Change only what is genuinely wrong, since each edit risks a fresh mistake.
- Recheck the post preference and the three exam centre choices.
- Save the confirmation after submitting.
The window is a correction facility. It does not reopen registration, and no new application can be filed through it.
SSC JE 2026 Exam Application Statistics
A total of 5,19,796 candidates filled the online form this cycle. The previous cycle recorded about 4.65 lakh.
Against 1,699 tentative vacancies, that is roughly 305 applicants per post. The figure is rough, since vacancies are split by branch and department. It still shows why Paper 2 preparation cannot be casual.
SSC JE Application Fee 2026
The SSC JE application fee 2026 is ₹100 for General/Other candidates. Other categories are exempt, subject to the notification rules.
| Category | Fee |
| General/Other | ₹100 |
| Women | Nil |
| SC/ST | Nil |
| PwBD | Nil |
| Ex-Servicemen | Nil |
Accepted payment modes included BHIM UPI, net banking, major debit and credit cards, and an SBI challan paid in cash.
SSC JE Fee Payment Last Date 2026
The SSC JE fee payment last date 2026 was 23 September, up to 11:00 PM. It is separate from the form deadline of 22 September. A form submitted without fee payment, where a fee applied, stood incomplete.
SSC JE 2026 Apply Online: Registration and Application Steps
The SSC JE 2026 apply online process has closed for this cycle. The steps remain here for reference and for the next cycle. There are two parts, and registration comes first.
Part I: Online Registration on the SSC Portal
- Open the SSC website and click “Register Now”.
- Enter Aadhaar number, name, father’s name and date of birth.
- Add gender, highest qualification and addresses.
- Verify the mobile number with the OTP.
- Log in with the new registration number and password.
- Fill in category, nationality, identification mark and disability status.
- Upload a recent photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
- Review the details and submit.
Part II: Online SSC JE Application Form
- Log in with the registration number and password.
- Open the link for the SSC Junior Engineer Examination 2026.
- Choose three exam centres in order of preference.
- Select the post.
- Review the form, tick the declaration and submit.
Documents Required for SSC JE Application Form 2026
The documents required for the SSC JE application form 2026 should be ready before the form is opened. A certificate missing halfway through is the commonest cause of a rushed application.
| Document | Details |
| Live photograph | Facing the camera, proper light, plain background |
| Signature | JPEG/JPG, about 10 to 20 KB, around 6.0 cm × 2.0 cm, clear |
| Aadhaar/photo ID | Aadhaar recommended. Other IDs need supporting documents |
| Matriculation details | Class 10 certificate information |
| Educational qualification | Marks or CGPA, university or board, roll number, year of passing |
| Category certificate | SC/ST, OBC-NCL and EWS candidates claiming reservation |
| PwBD certificate | Where reservation or exam facilities are claimed |
| Ex-Servicemen documents | Certificate or undertaking, where applicable |
What Changed in SSC JE Recruitment 2026?
Two changes touch preparation directly: the role of Paper 1 and the Mechanical syllabus.
| Parameter | SSC JE 2025 | SSC JE 2026 |
| Posts | Civil, Electrical, Mechanical | Scientific Assistant (IMD) and JE (Telecom, DoT) added |
| Role of Paper 1 | Counted towards merit | Qualifying only; merit rests on Paper 2 |
| Syllabus | Standard | About one-third of Mechanical updated |
| Vacancies | 1,731 | 1,699 (tentative) |
| Qualification cut-off | Later completion allowed | Complete on or before the closing date |
| Age cut-off date | 1 January | 1 August 2026 |
| Option policy | Standard post preference | FRTA sliding, per SSC notices of 03.03.2026 and 08.04.2026 |
SSC JE Vacancy 2026: 1,699 Tentative Posts
The SSC JE vacancy 2026 stands at 1,699 tentative posts. Post-wise and category-wise figures will appear on the SSC website. The Engineers Academy page on SSC JE posts and vacancies tracks the detail as it is released.
SSC JE 2026 Posts: What the Notification Covers
The SSC JE 2026 posts sit across 12 organisations.
- Junior Engineer (Civil)
- Junior Engineer (Electrical)
- Junior Engineer (Mechanical)
- Junior Engineer (Telecom), Department of Telecommunications, new this year
- Scientific Assistant, India Meteorological Department, new this year
SSC JE Vacancy 2026 Department Wise
| Department / Organisation | Posts | Vacancy |
| Border Roads Organisation (BRO) | JE Civil, JE Electrical and Mechanical | TBA(To Be Announced) |
| Brahmaputra Board | JE Civil | TBA |
| Central Water Commission (CWC) | JE Civil, JE Mechanical | TBA |
| Central Public Works Department (CPWD) | JE Civil, JE Electrical | TBA |
| CWPRS | JE Civil, JE Electrical | TBA |
| DGQA-Naval | JE Electrical, JE Mechanical | TBA |
| CWPRS JE (M) | JE Mechanical | TBA |
| Military Engineer Services (MES) | JE Civil, JE Electrical and Mechanical | TBA |
| DGLL | JE Civil, JE Electrical | TBA |
| Department of Telecommunications | JE Telecom | TBA |
| India Meteorological Department | Scientific Assistant | TBA |
| MoFAHD | JE Civil | TBA |
| Total | 1,699 |
SSC JE Vacancy 2026 Branch Wise
Branch-wise 2026 figures are still to come. The previous cycle offers a guide. It’s 1,699 posts divided as follows:
- Civil: 867
- Electrical: 108
- Mechanical: 10
- Electrical & Mechanical (E&M): 183 posts
- Telecommunication: 69 posts
- Scientific Assistant (IMD): 462 posts
Civil dominated. Electrical and Mechanical candidates competed for a far smaller pool.
SSC JE Vacancy 2026 Category Wise
Category-wise 2026 numbers have not been published. The previous cycle distributed its 1,699 posts thus:
- Gen: 718
- OBC: 462
- SC: 245
- EWS: 134
- ST: 140
Horizontal reservation added 10 posts for OH, 11 for HH and 8 under Others, as listed in that cycle.
SSC JE Post Wise Vacancy: Previous Cycle Snapshot
The SSC JE post wise vacancy of the last cycle shows where the load sat.
| Organisation | Posts |
| Border Roads Organization (BRO), male candidates only | 293 |
| Central Water Commission (CWC) | 32 |
| Central Public Works Department (CPWD) | 446 |
| Central Water Power Research Station (CWPRS) | 4 |
| DGQA-Naval, Ministry of Defence | 8 |
| Farakka Barrage Project | 2 |
| Military Engineer Service (MES) | 315 |
| Central Institute of Coastal Engineering for Fishery (CICEF) | 3 |
| Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships (DGLL) | 9 |
| Department of Telecommunications (DoT) | 69 |
| India Meteorological Department (IMD) | 462 |
| Brahmaputra Board | 56 |
| Total | 1699 |
SSC JE Vacancy Trends: Year-Wise
| Year | Vacancies |
| 2026 | 1,699 (tentative) |
| 2025 | 1,731 |
| 2024 | 1,701 |
| 2023 | 1,324 |
| 2022 | 2,798 |
The 2026 figure sits above the two previous cycles. 2022 remains the high point of this range.
SSC JE Eligibility 2026: Qualification, Age Limit and Nationality
SSC JE eligibility 2026 rests on qualification, age and nationality. A candidate who fails any condition at any stage is disqualified. Check the notification, not memory.
SSC JE Qualification (Post-Wise)
The SSC JE qualification depends on the post.
| Post | Educational qualification |
| JE Civil | Degree or diploma in Civil Engineering, by department |
| JE Electrical | Degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering, by post |
| JE Mechanical | Degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering, by department |
| JE (Telecom) | Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology: Electrical, Electronics, Electrical Communication, Computer Science, Telecommunications, IT or Instrumentation |
| Scientific Assistant (IMD) | B.Sc. with Physics, or a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Applications, Electronics, Electronics and Communication, Electronics and Telecommunication, Instrumentation, IT, Telecommunication or Communication Engineering |
Scientific Assistant applicants using the second route also need Class XII with Physics and Mathematics.
SSC JE Diploma Eligibility
SSC JE diploma eligibility varies by department.
- CPWD, CWPRS, Farakka Barrage Project and NTRO list a diploma in the relevant branch.
- Brahmaputra Board asks for a 3-year diploma in Civil Engineering.
- CWC and MoFAHD accept a diploma or a degree.
- BRO, DGQA-Naval and MES ask diploma holders for 2 years of relevant experience.
- DGLL asks diploma holders for 3 years of experience.
SSC JE Degree Eligibility
SSC JE degree eligibility is accepted where a department lists it.
- BRO, DGQA-Naval, MES, CWC, DGLL and MoFAHD accept a degree, with no experience needed.
- DoT and IMD posts are open to bachelor’s degree holders in the listed disciplines.
- Departments that list only a diploma, such as CPWD and NTRO, should be checked in the notification before a degree holder applies.
SSC JE Educational Qualification (Department-Wise)
| Organisation | Post | Qualification | Experience |
| BRO | Civil | Degree, or 3-year diploma | Diploma: 2 years |
| BRO | Electrical, Mechanical | Degree, or 3-year diploma (Electrical, Automobile, Mechanical) | Diploma: 2 years |
| Brahmaputra Board | Civil | 3-year diploma | None |
| CWC | Civil, Mechanical | Degree or diploma | None |
| CPWD | Civil | Diploma in Civil | None |
| CPWD | Electrical | Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical | None |
| CWPRS | Civil, Electrical | Diploma in the branch | None |
| DGQA-Naval | Mechanical, Electrical | Degree, or 3-year diploma | Diploma: 2 years |
| Farakka Barrage Project | Civil, Electrical | Diploma in the branch | None |
| MES | Civil, Electrical, Mechanical | Degree, or 3-year diploma | Diploma: 2 years |
| NTRO | Civil | Diploma in Civil | None |
| DGLL | Civil, Electrical | Degree, diploma or equivalent | Diploma: 3 years |
| DoT | Telecom | Bachelor’s degree, listed disciplines | None |
| IM | Scientific Assistant | As in the post-wise table | None |
| MoFAHD | Civil | Degree, or 3-year diploma | None |
SSC JE Final Year Eligibility
SSC JE final year eligibility is limited this cycle. The qualification must be complete on or before the application closing date. A final-year student who had not finished by 22 September 2026 did not meet the condition. Earlier cycles allowed later completion dates.
SSC JE Age Limit 2026 (as on 1 August 2026)
The SSC JE age limit 2026 is counted as on 1 August 2026.
| Department | Minimum | Maximum | Born between |
| CPWD and DGLL | 18 years | 32 years | 2 August 1994 and 1 August 2008 |
| All other departments | 18 years | 30 years | 2 August 1996 and 1 August 2008 |
SSC JE Age Relaxation 2026
| Category | Relaxation |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PwBD (Unreserved/EWS) | 10 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 years |
SSC JE Selection Process 2026
The SSC JE selection process 2026 moves through written papers, then verification and a medical check.
| Stage | What it involves |
| Paper 1 | Computer-based screening. Qualifying this year |
| Paper 2 | Technical paper. Counts for merit and post allocation |
| PST/PET | Physical tests, BRO candidates only |
| Document verification | Confirms eligibility and documents |
| Medical examination | Final fitness check |
No interview stage is listed.
Merit is drawn from Paper 2 alone this year. Paper 1 only decides who moves forward. A candidate ranked high in Paper 2 then chooses among the departments and posts open to the branch, which is where the vacancy tables above become useful.
SSC JE Exam Pattern 2026
The SSC JE exam pattern 2026 has two computer-based objective papers. The full scheme is also set out on the Engineers Academy scheme of examination page.
SSC JE Paper 1 Exam Pattern
SSC JE Paper 1 carries 200 questions and 200 marks in a single two-hour sitting.
| Section | Subject | Questions | Marks |
| A | General Intelligence and Reasoning | 50 | 50 |
| B | General Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| C | General Engineering, by branch | 100 | 100 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
Section C depends on the post:
- JE Civil: Civil and Structural Engineering
- JE Electrical: Electrical Engineering
- JE Mechanical: Mechanical Engineering
- Scientific Assistant, IMD: Computer Science and IT, or Electronics and Telecommunication, or Physics
- JE Telecom: Telecommunication
SSC JE Paper 2 Exam Pattern
SSC JE Paper 2 is the technical paper. It carries 100 questions and 300 marks in two hours, all from the candidate’s engineering branch.
Two hours for 100 questions leaves 72 seconds per question. Numerical problems take longer than theory ones, so the time saved on direct questions has to fund them.
SSC JE Marking Scheme 2026
| Criteria | Paper 1 (CBT 1) | Paper 2 (CBT 2) |
| Mode | Online | Online |
| Questions | 200 | 100 |
| Total marks | 200 | 300 |
| Marks per question | 1 | 3 |
| Negative marking | 0.25 | 1 |
| Purpose | Screening | Final merit and post allocation |
SSC JE Negative Marking
SSC JE negative marking differs by paper. Paper 1 deducts 0.25 marks per wrong answer. Paper 2 deducts 1 mark against 3 for a correct one.
The break-even points follow from that:
- Paper 1: guessing pays once confidence passes about 20 percent.
- Paper 2: guessing pays only above 25 percent.
Put plainly, a blind guess in Paper 2 is a poor bet. A guess after eliminating two options is a sound one.
SSC JE Qualifying Marks
SSC JE qualifying marks are set category-wise.
| Category | Minimum marks |
| Unreserved (UR) | 30% |
| OBC/EWS | 25% |
| All other categories | 20% |
The notification states which stage each percentage applies to. On a 200-mark paper the arithmetic gives 60, 50 and 40 marks. Qualifying is a floor. It is not the finish line.
SSC JE Syllabus 2026
The syllabus splits by paper. For a topic-by-topic breakdown, see the Engineers Academy guide to the SSC JE syllabus and exam pattern 2026.
SSC JE Paper 1 Syllabus (CBT 1)
The SSC JE Paper 1 syllabus covers three areas.
- General Intelligence and Reasoning: analogy, classification, series, coding-decoding, Venn diagrams, problem solving, spatial orientation, numerical and logical reasoning, decision making, non-verbal reasoning.
- General Awareness: history, geography, polity, economy, general science, environment, government schemes, sports, awards, national and international events.
- General Engineering: the candidate’s own branch, Civil, Electrical or Mechanical.
SSC JE Paper 2 Syllabus (CBT 2)
The SSC JE Paper 2 syllabus is purely technical and differs by branch.
Civil Engineering
- Building materials, estimating, costing and valuation
- Surveying, soil mechanics, hydraulics, irrigation engineering
- Transportation and environmental engineering
- Theory of structures, concrete technology, RCC design, steel design
- Construction management
Electrical Engineering
- Basic concepts, circuit law, magnetic circuits, AC fundamentals
- Measurement and measuring instruments
- Electrical machines, fractional kilowatt and single-phase induction motors, synchronous machines
- Generation, transmission and distribution
- Estimation and costing, utilisation of electrical energy, basic electronics
Mechanical Engineering
- Theory of machines and machine design, engineering mechanics, strength of materials
- Properties of pure substances, first and second laws of thermodynamics
- IC engine cycles, performance, combustion, cooling and lubrication
- Rankine cycle, boilers, air compressors, refrigeration cycles, nozzles and steam turbines
- Fluid properties, statics, kinematics, dynamics, flow measurement, hydraulic turbines, centrifugal pumps
About one-third of the Mechanical syllabus is updated this year. Compare notes against the current notification, not last year’s.
SSC JE Salary 2026 and Job Profile
The SSC JE salary 2026 starts at ₹35,400 basic pay under Pay Level 6.
| Detail | Amount |
| Pay scale | ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400 |
| Approximate in-hand | ₹44,000 to ₹68,000 per month |
| Approximate gross | ₹60,000 to ₹78,000 per month |
Posting location, allowances and deductions move the actual figure.
A Junior Engineer plans, supervises and maintains engineering works at site level. Civil JEs handle construction, estimation and measurement. Electrical and Mechanical JEs look after installations and equipment. The post is Group B.
SSC JE Cut Off: What Decides the Qualifying Line
The SSC JE cut off is declared category-wise after the exam. Five things move it:
- paper difficulty in that shift
- the number of candidates who appear
- vacancies in the branch and department
- category-wise reservation
- the trend of earlier cycles
With Paper 1 qualifying only, the real contest happens in Paper 2. A thin pass in Paper 1 followed by a weak technical score will not reach the merit list.
SSC JE Books for Preparation
Reasoning and awareness need general books. Students commonly use R.S. Aggarwal for reasoning and Lucent’s General Knowledge for awareness.
The engineering paper needs branch-specific MCQ practice. EA Publications lists these SSC JE titles:
- Mechanical Engineering Combo Pack, MCQ Smart Edition
- Electrical Engineering Combo Pack, MCQ Smart Edition
- Electronics Engineering Combo Pack, MCQ Smart Edition
- SSC JE Mechanical Previous Year Objective
Check each product page for contents, language and current price.
SSC JE Preparation Strategy 2026
A sound SSC JE preparation strategy starts with where the marks are. Paper 2 carries 300 marks and decides merit, so it gets the larger share of hours. Paper 1 must still be cleared, so reasoning and awareness need steady, limited practice.
SSC JE Study Plan for the Remaining Weeks
A workable SSC JE study plan divides the time in three phases. The exam is tentative, so adjust the lengths.
- Early phase: revise technical subjects topic by topic, with solved MCQs after each.
- Middle phase: solve previous year papers, then move to weekly full-length mocks.
- Final phase: revise weak topics only. Take short timed sets. Stop starting new material.
Daily, keep one fixed hour for reasoning and awareness. Give mock analysis as much time as the mock itself.
Consider a student who spends eight minutes on one stubborn circuit problem in Paper 2. Two or three easier questions elsewhere have gone unattempted. Timed practice exposes this habit. Reading about it does not.
SSC JE Preparation Without Coaching
SSC JE preparation without coaching is realistic for a candidate with a settled routine.
- Start from the official syllabus, not from a book’s contents page.
- Pick one standard book per technical subject and finish it.
- Solve previous year papers early, not at the end.
- Take mocks regularly and keep an error log.
- Use free demo classes to fill specific gaps.
Coaching mainly adds structure and doubt resolution. A candidate who already has both can manage without it.
SSC JE Previous Year Papers
SSC JE previous year papers show how questions are framed and which topics recur in each branch. They also show the difficulty level to expect.
Attempt a paper under timed conditions. Mark every wrong and guessed answer. Return to the topic, not just the solution.
Three things are worth extracting from each paper:
- the topics that repeat across years in the candidate’s branch
- the question types that consumed the most time
- the sections where wrong answers cost the most marks
Mechanical candidates can use the SSC JE Mechanical Previous Year Objective book for solved practice.
SSC JE Mock Test
An SSC JE mock test builds speed and shows weak areas before the real exam. One mock taken carelessly teaches little. Three taken under exam timing, with every wrong answer traced to its cause, teach a great deal.
Engineers Academy offers branch-wise practice on its SSC JE mock test page. Test series are sold separately from course batches.
SSC JE Online Coaching on Nimbus Learning
Nimbus Learning is the online platform of Engineers Academy. Its SSC JE program runs batches for Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering. Material comes as PDFs and video lectures, with offline download and desktop access listed.
| Batch type | Format | Suited to |
| Foundation Batch (2027) | Live | Starting the syllabus for the next cycle |
| Foundation Batch (2026, CBT-1 + CBT-2) | Live from classroom | Covering both papers |
| Vijeta Batch | PDFs and videos, CBT-1 crash course | Revising a finished syllabus |
| Recorded and earlier-cycle courses | Recorded | Self-paced study |
Two points deserve a plain statement. The Vijeta Batch covers CBT-1 only, while Paper 2 decides merit, so technical revision must come from elsewhere. The 2027 Foundation Batch also suits the next cycle better than this one
Civil Engineering
Electrical Engineering
- Electrical Foundation Batch 2027
- Electrical Foundation Batch 2026
- Electrical Vijeta crash course
- Electrical free demo
Mechanical Engineering
- Mechanical Foundation Batch 2027
- Mechanical Foundation Batch 2026
- Mechanical Vijeta crash course
- Mechanical free demo
Watch the demo first. It shows teaching style, video quality and platform in a few minutes. Validity, fees and start dates appear on each course page before payment, so check current pricing there. Batch availability changes, and the listing at nimbus.org.in is the authority.
Helpline: 7374000888 / 7374000999.
SSC JE 2026 FAQs
When was the SSC JE Notification 2026 released?
On 2 September 2026. The online application window opened the same day. The full PDF is on the SSC website.
How many vacancies are announced for SSC JE 2026?
SSC has announced 1,699 tentative vacancies for Junior Engineer and Scientific Assistant posts. Post-wise and category-wise figures are to follow on the SSC website.
What is the last date for SSC JE apply online 2026?
The last date was 22 September 2026. Fee payment closed on 23 September, up to 11:00 PM. Both are now closed.
Is the SSC JE 2026 application form still open?
No. Fresh applications closed on 22 September. Existing applicants can use the correction window, 28 to 30 September 2026, to edit permitted fields.
What is the SSC JE application fee?
₹100 for General/Other candidates. Women, SC, ST, PwBD and eligible Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempt, subject to the notification rules.
What is the SSC JE age limit?
The age is counted as on 1 August 2026. The range is 18 to 30 years for most departments and 18 to 32 for CPWD and DGLL. Relaxation applies by category.
Is SSC JE Paper 1 qualifying?
Yes, in 2026. Paper 1 screens candidates, and final merit rests on Paper 2. Earlier cycles counted Paper 1 marks towards merit.
Can final-year students apply for SSC JE 2026?
Only if the qualification was complete on or before the application closing date. Those who had not finished by then did not meet the condition.
What is the SSC JE selection process?
Paper 1, Paper 2, document verification and a medical examination. BRO candidates also take physical standard and efficiency tests. No interview is listed.
When will SSC JE Paper 1 and Paper 2 be conducted?
Paper 1 is tentatively set for October/November 2026 and Paper 2 for December 2026. SSC will publish the detailed schedule on its website.
What are the new posts in SSC JE 2026?
Two: Scientific Assistant in the India Meteorological Department and Junior Engineer (Telecom) in the Department of Telecommunications.
Can a candidate submit a new SSC JE application during the correction window?
No. The correction facility is only for those who have already applied. It does not reopen registration.
Is there negative marking in SSC JE?
Yes. Paper 1 deducts 0.25 marks per wrong answer. Paper 2 deducts 1 mark per wrong answer against 3 for a correct one.
Can one crack SSC JE without coaching?
Yes, if the syllabus is covered, previous year papers are solved and mocks are analysed. The Nimbus Learning demo classes are a low-cost way to judge whether coaching would add anything.