SSC JE Posts and salary 2026

Posts offered through SSC JE

Junior Engineer posts are offered in Civil, Mechanical and Electrical branches in central government departments and organisations, such as:

• Central Public Works Department (CPWD)
• Military Engineer Services (MES)
• Border Roads Organisation (BRO)
• Central Water Commission (CWC)
• Other departments and organisations listed in the notification for the current cycle

The list of organisations and the branches available in each change from year to year.

Pay level and salary (7th CPC)

Post	Pay level	Pay scale
Junior Engineer (Civil / Mechanical / Electrical)	Pay Level 6	₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400

Salary components

The entry basic pay is ₹35,400. The monthly in-hand amount depends on the department, city of posting and current DA rate, and includes:

• Basic pay – ₹35,400 at entry.
• Dearness Allowance (DA) – percentage of basic pay, revised twice a year.
• House Rent Allowance (HRA) – by X, Y or Z city category.
• Transport Allowance (TA).
• Department-specific allowances where applicable (for example for field or remote postings).
• Deductions such as NPS contribution and CGHS.

Job profile

• Civil JE: supervision of construction and maintenance of buildings, roads, bridges and water works; measurements, estimates and quality checks at site.
• Electrical JE: installation, operation and maintenance of electrical systems, substations and lighting in government buildings and projects.
• Mechanical JE: maintenance of machinery, HVAC and mechanical systems, plant and equipment.

JEs often work at project sites and in field offices, and report to Assistant Engineers / Assistant Executive Engineers.

Promotion path

A Junior Engineer can be promoted to Assistant Engineer, then Executive Engineer and higher posts, based on seniority, departmental rules and, in some departments, departmental exams. Holding a degree can help with promotion in some departments.

Always check the latest official notification on ssc.gov.in before applying.