Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Junior Engineer & Scientific Assistant Recruitment 2026
Posted: 6 Sept 2026 · Updated: 6 Sept 2026
Key Highlights
Total Vacancies
1,748
Min. Qualification
Diploma
Salary Range
₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400
(Level 6 (₹35400 - ₹112400))
Last Date
22 Sept 2026
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) invites online applications for the Junior Engineer Examination 2026 to recruit 1,748 tentative vacancies for Group 'B' Non-Gazetted posts of Junior Engineer (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Telecom) and Scientific Assistant (IMD) across various Government of India Ministries and Organizations. Last date for application 22nd September 2026.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 2 Sept 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 22 Sept 2026 |
| Exam Date | October/November 2026 (Paper-I) & December 2026 (Paper-II) |
18 years
32 years
Crucial date for determining age limit is 01.08.2026:
General Posts: 18 to 30 years (Born between 02.08.1996 and 01.08.2008)
CPWD & DGLL Posts: Up to 32 years (Born between 02.08.1994 and 01.08.2008)
OBC: 3 years relaxation
SC / ST: 5 years relaxation
PwBD: 10 to 15 years relaxation depending on category
Ex-Servicemen (ESM): 3 years after deduction of military service
Junior Engineer (Civil / Electrical / Mechanical / Telecom): Degree or 3-year Diploma in relevant Engineering discipline (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Telecom) from a recognized University or Institute. Certain posts require 2 years of relevant experience if applying with a Diploma.
Scientific Assistant (IMD): Bachelor's Degree in Science (with Physics / Computer Science / Information Technology / Computer Applications) or Diploma in Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹100 |
| SC / ST / PH / Female | Free |
- 1Paper-I Computer Based Examination
- 2Paper-II Computer Based Examination
- 3Document Verification
Participating Departments: Central Water Commission, CPWD, Military Engineer Services (MES), Department of Telecommunications (DoT), India Meteorological Department (IMD), BRO, and NTRO.
Note:
Application Correction Window: 28.09.2026 to 30.09.2026 (11:00 PM).
Frequently Asked Questions
The last date to submit your application is 22 Sept 2026.
There are a total of 1,748 vacancies for this recruitment.
Candidates must be between 18 and 32 years old.
The minimum required qualification is Diploma.
The salary range is ₹35,400 - ₹1,12,400 (Level 6 (₹35400 - ₹112400)).