Post Date: 13/10/2026 | Last Update: 13/10/2026
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has conducted the Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical) Examination 2026, which also includes Scientific Assistant posts in the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The Commission released 1,699 tentative vacancies on 8 October 2026. Online applications were open from 2 to 22 September 2026. Paper-I is tentatively scheduled in October/November 2026 and Paper-II in December 2026.
SSC JE — Junior Engineer Recruitment 2026
- Notification released: 2 September 2026
- Application starts: 2 September 2026
- Last date to apply: 22 September 2026 (closed)
- Last date for fee payment: 23 September 2026
- Correction window: 28 to 30 September 2026
- Paper-I: October/November 2026 (tentative)
- Paper-II: December 2026 (tentative)
- Tentative vacancies released: 8 October 2026
- Fee details: check official notification
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total Posts | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Engineer (Civil) | 867 | Degree/Diploma in Civil Engineering |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical) | 291 | Degree/Diploma in Electrical Engineering |
| Junior Engineer (Mechanical) | 10 | Degree/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering |
| Junior Engineer (Telecom) | 69 | Degree/Diploma in Telecom/related subject |
| Scientific Assistant (IMD) | 462 | check official notification |
| Total | 1,699 | — |
Vacancies are tentative; the organisation-wise breakup is given in SSC’s notice dated 8 October 2026.
How to Apply
- Visit ssc.gov.in and open the “Apply” section.
- Use the JE Examination 2026 link to register or log in.
- Fill in your personal and educational details in the form.
- Upload your photo, signature and documents in the prescribed format.
- Pay the fee, submit the form and keep a printout for reference.
Note: Applications for this recruitment are closed; the steps above are for reference.
Important Links
| JE 2026 Notice (PDF) | Click Here |
| Tentative Vacancy Notice (PDF) | Click Here |
| Official Website | www.ssc.gov.in |
Disclaimer: GramSuvidha is a private information portal (not a government website). Please read the official notification on the SSC website before the examination.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: How many vacancies are there in SSC JE 2026?
A: SSC released 1,699 tentative vacancies on 8 October 2026.
Q: When were the applications held?
A: Online applications were open from 2 to 22 September 2026.
Q: When will Paper-I be held?
A: Paper-I is tentatively scheduled in October/November 2026.
Q: Which department has the Scientific Assistant posts?
A: The 462 Scientific Assistant posts are in the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
Q: What is the age limit?
A: The upper age limit is 30 years for most posts and 32 years for some posts; see the notification for details.
