SSC Junior Engineer (JE) Examination 2026
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially triggered the online application portal for the Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Quantity Surveying & Contracts) Examination 2026. This centralized recruitment framework targets proficient diploma holders and engineering graduates to fulfill structural technical roles across elite ministries and central government departments.
🛠️ Stream Eligibility Criteria: B.E. / B.Tech Degree in relevant engineering branch OR 3-Year Diploma in Civil / Electrical / Mechanical Engineering from a recognized institute with required professional experience.
🎂 Upper Age Thresholds: Maximum 30 to 32 Years depending on the specific department matrix allocation (Standard upper limits relaxation applies for OBC, SC, ST pools).
⚡ Scheme of Selection: Consists of Paper-I (Computer Based Objective Test) followed by Paper-II (Computer Based Objective Technical Test with negative marking criteria).
1. Department Allocation Breakdown
Selected candidates will be designated as Junior Engineers within the following core structural grids:
- Central Public Works Department (CPWD): Handles premier executive infrastructure construction across central layouts.
- Military Engineer Services (MES): Executes specialized infrastructure routines for defense wings.
- Central Water Commission (CWC) & Farakka Barrage: Focuses on hydraulic systems, water resource management, and core engineering workflows.
2. Registration Fee Allocations
- General / OBC / EWS Standard Token: Rs. 100/- only.
- Exempted Social Pools: Rs. 0/- (Completely Free for all Women candidates, SC, ST, and Ex-Servicemen tiers).