SSC JE Salary & Job Profile
Last verified 31 Jul 2026
SSC JE posts carry Pay Level 6 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400, plus Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance and Transport Allowance. In-hand salary is higher than basic pay and varies with the posting city.
Posts and pay
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.
Allowances
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Dearness Allowance | Revised periodically as a percentage of basic pay |
| House Rent Allowance | Depends on the class of the posting city (X, Y or Z) |
| Transport Allowance | As per city classification |
| Other benefits | Central Government Health Scheme, provident fund, pension under NPS, leave travel concession |
Because HRA and Transport Allowance are city-linked, two people on identical basic pay can take home noticeably different amounts — a metro posting pays more in allowances than a smaller town.
Career growth
Promotion follows departmental seniority and Departmental Competitive Examinations. Job security, pension benefits and medical cover form a significant part of the total value of these posts.