SSC JE 2026 notice, explained
The main rules of the official notice in plain words. Each point gives the page or para, so you can check it in the notice yourself.
In short
| Age | 18 to 32 years, depending on the post on 01-08-2026 |
|---|---|
| Education | A bachelor’s degree in a set subject (more for some posts) |
| Final-year students | Cannot apply (p.2, para 2 heading ('as on closing date of Online Application Form'); p.5, para 2.4) |
Who can apply
Age limit (counted on 01-08-2026)
| Posts with age limit up to 30 years (all posts except CPWD and DG Lighthouses & Lightships) | 18–30 years |
|---|---|
| Posts with age limit up to 32 years (JE in CPWD; JE in Director General of Lighthouses & Lightships) | 18–32 years |
Age relaxation (upper limit)
| SC | 5 years |
|---|---|
| ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PwBD | 10 years |
Education
- JE (Telecom), Department of Telecommunications: B.E./B.Tech in Electrical, Electronics, Electrical Communications, Computer Science, Telecommunications, IT or Instrumentation (p.3, para 2 (row 12))
- Scientific Assistant, India Meteorological Department: B.Sc. with Physics as a subject, OR bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Computer Applications/Electronics/E&C/Electronics Telecommunication/Instrumentation/IT/Telecommunication/Communication Engineering (p.3-4, para 2 (row 13))
- JE (Civil) and JE (Electrical/Mechanical) in CPWD, Central Water and Power Research Station, Farakka Barrage Project, Brahmaputra Board (Civil), NTRO (Civil): Diploma in Civil / Electrical / Mechanical Engineering (as per post) from a recognised University/Institute/Board (p.2-3, para 2 (table rows 2, 4, 5, 7-8, 10))
- JE (Civil), JE (Mechanical) in Central Water Commission; JE (Civil) in Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying: Bachelor's degree or (three-year) diploma in the relevant engineering branch (p.2, para 2 (row 3); p.4 (row 14))
- JE (Civil), JE (E&M) in Border Roads Organisation and Military Engineer Services; JE (Mechanical), JE (Electrical) in DGQA-Naval: Degree in the relevant engineering branch, OR three-year diploma plus two years' experience in planning/execution/maintenance of such works (p.2-3, para 2 (rows 1, 6, 9))
- JE (Civil), JE (Electrical) in Director General of Lighthouses & Lightships: Degree in Civil/Electrical Engineering, or diploma with three years' experience, or equivalent (p.3, para 2 (row 11))
Final-year students: cannot apply; the qualification must already be complete (p.2, para 2 heading ('as on closing date of Online Application Form'); p.5, para 2.4)
Other conditions
- Only men are eligible for JE posts in Border Roads Organisation (BRO); BRO posts also have physical/medical standards in Annexure-XVI (p.7, para 5.3)
- Required experience must be gained after the qualifying diploma/degree; internship or training during the course does not count (p.4, para 2.1)
- Engineering degrees/diplomas obtained through ODL/online mode are not accepted, except where recognised by law (IGNOU B.Tech/Diploma for students enrolled up to 2009-10 accepted) (p.4, para 2.2)
- Nationality: citizen of India, or subject of Nepal or Bhutan, or specified persons of Indian origin, with a certificate of eligibility for the latter groups (p.7, para 6.1-6.2)
Syllabus
- Paper-I: General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, Part-A Civil Engineering, Part-B Electrical Engineering, Part-C Mechanical Engineering, Part-D Computer Science and Information Technology, Part-E Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, Part-F Physics, Part-G Telecommunications (p.23-24, para 14.2)
- Paper-II: Part-A Civil & Structural Engineering, Part-B Electrical Engineering, Part-C Mechanical Engineering, Part-D Computer Science and Information Technology, Part-E Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, Part-F Physics, Part-G Telecommunication Engineering (p.24-34, para 14.3)
Documents
To upload with the form
- Live photograph captured in the application module (p.15, para 10.4)
- Scanned signature (JPEG, 10-20 KB) (p.15, para 10.6)
- Certificate of Disability / scribe certificate (PwBD/PwD only) (p.15-16, para 10.7; p.12, para 9.1-9.3)
Plus 12 documents to bring for verification. See them as a tick list
Photo and signature sizes, with resizers
Source: Staff Selection Commission, Notice: Junior Engineer Examination, 2026 (F. No. HQ-C-3019/1/2026-C-3), uploaded 02.09.2026. Always confirm in the current notice.
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