SSC JE 2026 application
Live photo captured by the application module (no upload); signature JPEG 10-20 KB, about 6.0 x 2.0 cm. No typing or skill test.
Current cycle: 2026 notice Checked in the official notice
Source: Staff Selection Commission, Notice: Junior Engineer Examination, 2026 (F. No. HQ-C-3019/1/2026-C-3), uploaded 02.09.2026 · last checked 13 Nov 2026
Change history (1)
- — Added from the official notice.
Can I apply?
| Age | 18 to 32 years, by post on 01-08-2026 |
|---|---|
| Education | a bachelor’s degree in a set subject (more for some posts) |
| Age relaxation | SC +5, ST +5, OBC +3, PwBD +10 years |
| Final-year students | Cannot apply |
Fill the form: upload sizes
| Photo | No photo upload. 'The Online Application Module has been so designed to capture a real-time photograph of the candidate while filling up the Online Application Form.' Rules: good light and plain background; camera at eye level; look straight ahead; face fully inside the marked area; no cap, mask or glasses/spectacles; never capture a photo of an existing photograph. Candidates who cannot use a camera may use the Android app via the QR code. Specimens in Annexure-XV. (p.15, para 10.4-10.5; p.65, Annexure-IV para 1a) |
|---|---|
| Signature | 300 × 100 px · 10–20 KB · JPEG / JPG — resize your signature |
| Certificate of Disability (PwBD/PwD claiming reservation or scribe) | Upload as per Annexure-I, Annexure-IA and Annexure-X to XII, whichever applies; no format or KB size stated (p.15-16, para 10.7; p.12, para 9.1-9.3) |
| Own-scribe details (Annexure-II) with photocopy of scribe's ID proof signed by candidate and scribe | Uploaded along with Annexure-II; no format or KB size stated (p.14, para 9.8) |
Spotted a wrong size or rule? Report it by email (opens your mail app; please add the notice link)
Form-filling checklist
Form-filling checklist
Tick items as you go; ticks are saved in this browser only.
Gather documents: upload with the application
- Live photograph captured in the application module
- Scanned signature (JPEG, 10-20 KB)
- Certificate of Disability / scribe certificate (PwBD/PwD only)
Bring to document verification
- Matriculation/Secondary certificate
- Educational qualification certificate (mark sheets for all years/semesters, provisional certificate/degree)
- Experience certificate, if applicable
- Caste/category certificate in the prescribed format (SC/ST/OBC/EWS, Annexure-VII, VIII, IX)
- EWS Income & Asset certificate valid for 2026-27 (income of 2025-26)
- Disability certificate in the required format, if applicable
- Ex-Servicemen: undertaking (Annexure-VI), serving defence personnel certificate (Annexure-V) if applicable, discharge certificate
- Certificate for any age relaxation claimed
- and 4 more
The job: posts and pay
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Junior Engineer (Civil) | Level 6 · ₹35,400 |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical / Mechanical) | Level 6 · ₹35,400 |
| Junior Engineer (Telecom), Department of Telecommunications | Level 6 · ₹35,400 |
| Scientific Assistant, India Meteorological Department | Level 6 · ₹35,400 |
Study
Questions
What is the photo size for SSC JE?
No photo upload. 'The Online Application Module has been so designed to capture a real-time photograph of the candidate while filling up the Online Application Form.' Rules: good light and plain background; camera at eye level; look straight ahead; face fully inside the marked area; no cap, mask or glasses/spectacles; never capture a photo of an existing photograph. Candidates who cannot use a camera may use the Android app via the QR code. Specimens in Annexure-XV. (p.15, para 10.4-10.5; p.65, Annexure-IV para 1a)
What is the signature size for SSC JE?
300 × 100 px · 10–20 KB · JPEG / JPG — resize your signature
What is the age limit for SSC JE?
between 18 and 32 years, depending on the post, on 01-08-2026. Upper age relaxation (years): SC 5, ST 5, OBC 3, PwBD 10. Check your own eligibility
Can final-year students apply for SSC JE?
No. The notice requires the qualification to be complete by its cut-off date.
Where do these numbers come from?
From the official notice: Staff Selection Commission, Notice: Junior Engineer Examination, 2026 (F. No. HQ-C-3019/1/2026-C-3), uploaded 02.09.2026 (2026). Always confirm with the notice for your cycle before submitting.