SSC JE 2026: complete exam guide
SSC JE recruits Junior Engineers (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical) for central departments like CPWD and MES. Check pattern, syllabus, salary, eligibility.
Updated 22 October 2026
SSC JE at a glance
- Conducting body
- Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
- Exam level
- National level
- Posts
- Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical) in central departments and organisations
- Qualification
- Diploma or degree in the relevant engineering branch (post-wise)
- Age limit
- Up to 30 years for most posts; up to 32 for some (as per notification)
- Selection process
- Paper 1 (CBT) → Paper 2 (CBT) → Document verification
- Mode
- Computer Based Exam (online)
- Pay scale
- Pay Level 6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400)
- Official website
- ssc.gov.in
What is SSC JE?
The SSC Junior Engineer examination recruits Junior Engineers in Civil, Mechanical and Electrical engineering for central government departments and organisations such as CPWD, Military Engineer Services (MES), Border Roads Organisation (BRO), Central Water Commission and others listed in the notification. JE is a Group 'B' non-gazetted post.
Who should apply?
Candidates with a diploma or degree in Civil, Mechanical or Electrical engineering (as required for each post) who are within the age limit, generally up to 30 years, with relaxation by category. Some posts accept only a degree, or a diploma with experience, so check the post-wise requirement.
Selection stages
- Paper 1 – computer-based exam with reasoning, general awareness and general engineering.
- Paper 2 – computer-based exam on general engineering of the chosen branch.
- Document verification.
Exam pattern at a glance
| Paper | Subjects | Questions | Marks | Duration | Negative marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | General Intelligence & Reasoning (50), General Awareness (50), General Engineering – Civil & Structural / Electrical / Mechanical (100) | 200 | 200 | 2 hours | 0.25 per wrong answer |
| Paper 2 | General Engineering (chosen branch) | 100 | 300 | 2 hours | 1 per wrong answer |
Candidates choose one branch (Civil & Structural, Electrical or Mechanical) and attempt the engineering part of that branch only.
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