SSC JE
Staff Selection Commission
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SSC JE (Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical and Electrical) Examination) is conducted by the Staff Selection Commission to recruit for junior engineer (civil, mechanical, electrical) in border roads organisation, cpwd, mes, central water commission, farak.... Selection is through Paper-I (Computer Based Examination), followed by Paper-II (Computer Based Examination), followed by Document Verification.
SSC JE 2026 — Key Facts at a Glance
| Exam name | SSC JE — Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical and Electrical) Examination |
|---|---|
| Conducting body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC), Government of India |
| Latest cycle | JE 2025 |
| Vacancies | 1,340 |
| Posts | Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical) in Border Roads Organisation, CPWD, MES, Central Water Commission, Farakka Barrage Project, National Technical Research Organisation and other central government organisations |
| Qualification | A Degree or three-year Diploma in Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from a recognised university, institute or board, as prescribed for each organisation. |
| Age limit | Up to 30 years for most posts, and up to 32 years for some, as specified post-wise in the notice |
| Pay | Pay Level 6 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400 |
| Application fee | ₹100 for general candidates. Women, SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-servicemen candidates are exempted. |
| Selection stages | Paper-I (Computer Based Examination) → Paper-II (Computer Based Examination) → Document Verification |
| Qualifying marks | UR 30%, OBC and EWS 25%, all other categories 20% |
| Negative marking | Paper-I: 0.25 mark deducted per wrong answer. Paper-II: 1 mark deducted per wrong answer. |
| Official website | ssc.gov.in |
SSC JE — the Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical and Electrical) Examination — is conducted by the Staff Selection Commission to recruit for junior engineer (civil, mechanical, electrical) in border roads organisation, cpwd, mes, central water commission, farakka barrage project, national technical research organisation and other central government organisations.
SSC JE selection process
- Paper-I (Computer Based Examination)
- Paper-II (Computer Based Examination)
- Document Verification
SSC JE exam pattern
| Stage | Subjects | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, General Engineering (Civil & Structural / Mechanical / Electrical) | 200 | 200 | 2 hours |
| Paper-II | General Engineering (Civil & Structural / Mechanical / Electrical) | 100 | 300 | 2 hours |
Qualifying marks
UR 30%, OBC and EWS 25%, all other categories 20%.
Negative marking
Paper-I: 0.25 mark deducted per wrong answer. Paper-II: 1 mark deducted per wrong answer.
Why your score is not your raw marks
SSC conducts its Computer Based Examinations across multiple shifts with different question papers, so raw scores are normalised before shortlisting. This is why published cut offs carry five decimal places and can differ from any mark actually achievable on one paper.
What is next for SSC JE
JE 2026 — advertisement March 2026, closing April 2026, Paper-I in May–June 2026 per the SSC calendar.
💬 Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SSC JE vacancy for JE 2025?
1,340.
What is the age limit for SSC JE?
Up to 30 years for most posts, and up to 32 years for some, as specified post-wise in the notice. Relaxation is 3 years for OBC, 5 years for SC and ST, and 10 to 15 years for PwBD candidates.
What qualification is required for SSC JE?
A Degree or three-year Diploma in Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from a recognised university, institute or board, as prescribed for each organisation.
What is the SSC JE application fee?
₹100 for general candidates. Women, SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-servicemen candidates are exempted. The fee is not refundable.
Is there negative marking in SSC JE?
Paper-I: 0.25 mark deducted per wrong answer. Paper-II: 1 mark deducted per wrong answer.
What are the qualifying marks for SSC JE?
UR 30%, OBC and EWS 25%, all other categories 20%. Clearing this floor does not shortlist you — you must also reach the cut off for your category.
What is the SSC JE selection process?
Selection is through Paper-I (Computer Based Examination), followed by Paper-II (Computer Based Examination), followed by Document Verification.
What is the SSC JE salary?
Pay Level 6 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400, plus Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance and Transport Allowance.
Where do I download the SSC JE admit card?
From the website of the SSC regional office handling your examination centre, not from the main SSC homepage. The exam city intimation appears earlier in the candidate login.
Why are SSC cut off marks shown with decimals?
Because SSC conducts the examination in multiple shifts with different papers and normalises the marks before shortlisting. Published cut offs are normalised scores, not raw marks.
Where does SSC publish SSC JE cut off marks?
Inside the result write-up PDF on ssc.gov.in. SSC does not issue separate cut off notices — the category-wise table sits in the opening pages of the write-up.
Do I need to register separately for SSC JE?
No. SSC uses a One Time Registration, and the same OTR profile is used to apply for every SSC examination.