SSC JE 2026 — Complete Guide: Syllabus, Eligibility, Salary & Cut-off
Last Updated: 23 August 2026 · By SarkariPaper Editorial
SSC JE 2026 Overview
SSC JE (Junior Engineer) recruits diploma-holding engineers for Group B Non-Gazetted posts in CPWD, MES, BRO, CWC, and other Central Government engineering departments.
SSC JE 2026 is expected to fill approximately 1,769 vacancies across Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical engineering disciplines. Selection comprises Paper 1 (CBT — objective) and Paper 2 (CBT — descriptive/conventional).
JE posts offer Pay Level 6 (₹35,400 basic) with in-hand salary of ₹45,000–₹60,000/month. Promotion to Executive Engineer is possible through departmental exams.
SSC JE 2026 Important Dates
| Notification Release | 1 June 2026 |
| Application Opens | 1 June 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 12 September 2026 |
| Tier 1 Exam Date | 25 October 2026 |
| Tier 2 Exam Date | 15 December 2026 |
| Official Website | https://ssc.gov.in |
SSC JE Eligibility Criteria 2026
Educational Qualification
Diploma in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering from recognized institute
Age Limit
18–32 years (as on 1st January 2026)
OBC: +3 years, SC/ST: +5 years
Nationality
Indian Citizen
SSC JE Selection Process
Paper 1 — CBT (Objective): 200 marks
Paper 2 — CBT (Descriptive): 300 marks
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SSC JE Exam Pattern 2026
Tier 1 / Prelims
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning / General Intelligence | 25 | 25 |
| General Awareness | 25 | 25 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 25 |
| English Language | 25 | 25 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
SSC JE Syllabus 2026
Full Syllabus →General Intelligence / Reasoning
General Awareness
Quantitative Aptitude
English Language
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SSC JE Posts — Which is Best?
SSC JE offers 1+ posts across different departments. Here's a comparison to help you decide your target post before filling the form.
| Post | Salary | Promotion |
|---|---|---|
Junior Engineer As per notification TOP PICK | ₹25,000 – ₹60,000 | medium |
SSC JE Salary Structure
Salary varies based on post, city tier (X/Y/Z) for HRA, and DA rate. Figures above are indicative for 2026 DA rates.
SSC JE Cut-off Marks
All Cut-offs →SSC JE 2025 Tier 1 Cut-off
Cut-offs vary by post. Detailed post-wise cut-offs (2015–2026) available withSarkariPaper Premium →
SSC JE Preparation Strategy
Phase 1: Foundation (Month 1–2)
- ›Study the official syllabus and notification carefully
- ›Solve previous year question papers topic-wise
- ›Read daily current affairs for GK section
- ›Build strong basics in Maths, Reasoning & English
Phase 2: Mock Tests (Month 3)
- ›Attempt full-length mocks under exam time limit
- ›Analyse weak areas from mock test results
- ›Revise formula sheets and short notes weekly
- ›Focus on speed, accuracy and time management