Notification Highlights
Important Examination & Application Dates
| Recruitment Event / Milestone | Official Date / Schedule |
|---|---|
| Official Gazette Notification Issued | 25 September 2026 |
| Online Application Window Opens | 25 September 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Submission | 25 October 2026 (23:00 Hrs IST) |
| Last Date for Online Fee Payment | 26 October 2026 |
| Application Correction Window | 28 October to 30 October 2026 |
| Paper-I Computer Based Test (CBT) | January 2027 |
Application Fee by Reservation Category
| Candidate Category | Prescribed Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS Male Candidates | ₹100 (Non-refundable) |
| Women Candidates (All Categories) | Exempted (Nil / ₹0) |
| SC / ST / PwBD / ESM Candidates | Exempted (Nil / ₹0) |
| Payment Modes | BHIM UPI, Net Banking, Visa, MasterCard, RuPay Card |
Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale Breakdown
| Post Name | Department | Pay Scale | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Engineer (Civil) | Central Public Works Department (CPWD) | Level 6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400) | 738 |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical & Mechanical) | CPWD & Military Engineer Services (MES) | Level 6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400) | 482 |
| Junior Engineer (Civil & Electrical) | Border Roads Organisation (BRO) & CWC | Level 6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400) | 545 |
Selection Process & Stages
200 Objective questions: 50 General Intelligence & Reasoning, 50 General Awareness, 100 General Engineering (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical) in 2 hours.
100 Technical questions in core engineering discipline (300 Marks, 2 hours). Negative marking of 1 mark per incorrect answer.
Verification of diploma/degree marks sheets, caste authenticity, and physical criteria for BRO.
Examination Pattern, Subjects & Negative Marking
Detailed section-wise question distribution, marks allocation, and penalty rules:
| Subject / Test Module | Questions | Max Marks | Duration | Negative Marking Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 50 | 50 | 2 Hours (Combined) | 0.25 Mark |
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 | 2 Hours (Combined) | 0.25 Mark |
| Part A: Civil / Part B: Electrical / Part C: Mechanical | 100 | 100 | 2 Hours (Combined) | 0.25 Mark |
Official Examination Syllabus & Section-Wise Topics
Curated subject topics based on official recruitment notifications and past pattern distribution:
- Analogies & Similarities
- Space Visualization & Spatial Orientation
- Analysis, Judgment & Problem Solving
- Arithmetical Reasoning & Number Series
- Coding-Decoding & Non-verbal Patterns
- Current Affairs & Science in Everyday Life
- Indian Polity & Constitution
- History & Culture of India
- Geography & Environmental Studies
- Economics & Five Year Planning Framework
- Civil: Building Materials, Surveying, Estimating & Costing, Soil Mechanics, Hydraulics, RCC & Steel Design
- Electrical: Basic concepts, Circuit law, Magnetic Circuit, AC Fundamentals, Electrical Machines, Power Generation
- Mechanical: Theory of Machines, Machine Design, Engineering Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics
Previous Cycle Qualifying Cut-Off Benchmarks
Historical normalized qualifying marks across reservation categories to gauge target scores and safe attempt targets:
| Cycle / Exam Stage | General (UR) | OBC-NCL | EWS | SC | ST | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Civil (Paper 1) | 110.50 | 107.80 | 98.40 | 89.20 | 87.50 | 200 |
| 2024 Electrical/Mech (Paper 1) | 132.80 | 130.40 | 125.60 | 116.50 | 105.80 | 200 |
| 2023 Civil (Paper 1) | 108.20 | 106.10 | 96.20 | 86.50 | 85.00 | 200 |
Profile Match & Application Advisory
- Degree or Diploma holders in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering seeking Group B Non-Gazetted Level 6 posts (₹35,400–₹1,12,400) in CPWD, MES, BRO, and CWC.
- Candidates aged up to 30 years (MES/BRO/CWC) or up to 32 years (CPWD) with standard category relaxations.
- Diploma holders applying for Military Engineer Services (MES) or Border Roads Organisation (BRO) without 2 years of post-diploma experience.
- Candidates holding non-engineering degrees or non-aligned polytechnic diplomas.
Common Application Mistakes & Scrutiny Pitfalls
- Diploma holders selecting MES or BRO vacancies without holding 2 years of verifiable industrial experience.
- Live webcam capture errors: wearing spectacles with glare, hats, or uneven lighting during SSC portal photo capture.
- Choosing wrong engineering stream code for Paper-I and Paper-II.
Documents to Keep Ready Before Applying
- Engineering Degree or 3-Year Diploma Certificate with marks transcript
- 2-Year Experience Certificate on formal letterhead (for Diploma holders opting for MES/BRO)
- 10th Matriculation Certificate for Date of Birth proof
- Central Government Category / EWS / PwBD Certificate
- Aadhaar Card or alternate Government Photo ID
Strategic Examination Preparation Blueprint
Actionable study guidelines, speed drills, and score defense tactics curated by GovIndiaNews editorial board:
Complete at least 25 full-length Tier-1 CBT mock tests under strict 60-minute countdown constraints to develop cognitive stamina.
Maintain an error log detailing calculation slips in Quantitative Aptitude and misread grammar rules in General English.
Focus on high-yield General Awareness topics including 7th Schedule constitutional articles, 5-Year Plans, and current economic budget highlights.
Avoid blind guessing: under a 0.50 negative penalty, 2 incorrect guesses erase the net credit earned by 1 correct answer.
Practice daily 15-minute mental arithmetic drills (tables up to 30, squares up to 50, cubes up to 25) to save scratchpad time.
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Frequently Asked Questions (Staff Selection Commission (SSC))
Are final year engineering students eligible for SSC JE 2026?
Candidates must possess the essential educational qualification degree or diploma on or before the crucial closing date specified in the official gazette notification.
Is work experience required for Diploma holders in CPWD?
For CPWD, a 3-year Diploma in Civil or Electrical Engineering is eligible directly without mandatory work experience. For MES, diploma holders require 2 years of relevant experience.
What is the marking scheme and negative deduction in SSC JE Paper-1 and Paper-2?
Paper-1 has 200 objective questions (200 marks, 2 hours) with 0.25 negative marking. Paper-2 is also a computer-based objective test with 100 questions (300 marks, 2 hours) carrying 1.00 negative mark per incorrect response.
Are diploma engineers eligible for SSC Junior Engineer without experience?
In Central Public Works Department (CPWD) and Central Water Commission (CWC), a 3-year Diploma in Civil/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering is eligible without prior experience. In Military Engineer Services (MES) and BRO, diploma holders require 2 years of relevant professional experience.
What is the 7th CPC pay scale and in-hand salary for SSC Junior Engineer?
Junior Engineers are recruited under Pay Matrix Level 6 (Basic Pay ₹35,400). Adding 50% DA (₹17,700), HRA (₹9,558 in X cities), and Transport Allowance, gross monthly compensation is ₹69,800, with net in-hand salary around ₹62,500.
Can candidates appear in SSC JE using virtual calculators?
In Paper-1, calculators are strictly prohibited. In Paper-2 (Core Engineering), an on-screen virtual scientific calculator is integrated into the computer examination interface for technical computation.
Primary Gazette Source Notice
Notice Title: Staff Selection Commission (SSC JE Notice)
Verified on: 02 Oct 2026
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