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SSC JE 2026: Notification, Exam Date & Vacancy
SSC JE recruits Junior Engineers (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical) for central government departments including CPWD, MES and railways, through a two-paper exam.
Facts last verified 5 July 2026
JE (latest cycle)
Eligibility summary
- Qualification
- Diploma or degree in relevant engineering discipline
- Age limit
- Typically 18-32 years, with standard category relaxations
Process
Selection process
- Paper 1 — objective (general awareness, reasoning, and technical).
- Paper 2 — descriptive/technical, discipline-specific.
- Document verification, followed by the final merit list.
Exam pattern
- Paper 1
- 200 questions, 200 marks, 2 hours
- Paper 2
- Descriptive technical paper, 2 hours
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Which departments recruit through SSC JE?
CPWD, Military Engineer Services (MES), Border Roads Organisation, CWC and some railway engineering posts commonly recruit through SSC JE — the exact department list is in each year's notification.