Engineering graduates, check your login — the SSC JE Admit Card 2026 for Paper I is out. The Staff Selection Commission has been issuing hall tickets from 30-10-2026, a few days ahead of each candidate's exam date, for the Junior Engineer Examination 2026 covering 1,748 posts across twelve central government departments. Paper I runs in two windows: 02-11-2026 to 06-11-2026 for most branches, and 30-11-2026 to 01-12-2026 for Junior Engineer (Telecommunication). If your paper falls in the second window, your admit card will appear a few days before your date — keep checking the login.
| Organization | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Examination | Junior Engineer (JE) Examination 2026 — Paper I |
| Total Vacancies | 1,748 notified (1,699 as per department-wise tentative list, 08-10-2026) |
| Admit Card Available | From 30-10-2026 (shift-wise) |
| Official Website | https://ssc.gov.in/ |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Begin | 02-09-2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 22-09-2026 (till 11:00 PM) |
| Last Date to Pay Fee | 23-09-2026 |
| Correction Window | 28-09-2026 to 30-09-2026 |
| Exam City Available | 24-10-2026 |
| Admit Card Available | 30-10-2026 onwards |
| Paper I Exam — JE (Civil / Electrical / Mechanical) & IMD Scientific Assistant | 02-11-2026 to 06-11-2026 |
| Paper I Exam — JE (Telecommunication) | 30-11-2026 to 01-12-2026 |
| Paper II Exam | December 2026 |
The recruitment covers Junior Engineer posts in Civil, Mechanical and Electrical branches, plus Junior Engineer (Telecom) and Scientific Assistant (IMD), across departments such as the Border Roads Organisation, Central Public Works Department, Central Water Commission, Central Water and Power Research Station, Military Engineer Services, National Technical Research Organisation, Department of Telecommunication, India Meteorological Department, Directorate of Quality Assurance (Naval), Farakka Barrage Project and the Brahmaputra Board. The notification announced 1,748 posts; the department-wise tentative list of 08-10-2026 puts the figure at 1,699, and final post-wise vacancies will be published on the SSC website.
A Degree or Diploma in Engineering in the relevant discipline from a recognised institute — Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Telecommunication, Computer Science or Information Technology, depending on the post. Some departments ask for a degree, others accept a diploma with two or three years of experience. Check the post-wise eligibility in the notification before the exam, because the requirements differ by department.
| Minimum Age | 18 years |
| Maximum Age | 30 years (32 years for CPWD posts) |
| Age Counted As On | 01-08-2026 |
| Age Relaxation | As per SSC rules |
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | Rs. 100 |
| SC / ST / PH / Female (all categories) | Nil |
| Correction — First Time | Rs. 200 |
| Correction — Second Time | Rs. 500 |
Admit cards are released shift-wise, two to three days before each exam date. If your paper is on 30-11-2026 or 01-12-2026, the link for your shift will appear only a few days before — check the login again rather than assuming it is missing.
The Staff Selection Commission conducts recruitment for Group B and Group C posts in ministries, departments and subordinate offices of the Government of India. The Junior Engineer examination is its annual route into engineering posts across CPWD, BRO, MES, CWC and other central organisations.
| Download Admit Card (Candidate Login) | https://ssc.gov.in/ |
| SSC Official Website | https://ssc.gov.in/ |
| Paper I Exam City / Revised Exam Date Notice | Available on the official SSC website |
The Staff Selection Commission started issuing the Junior Engineer Paper I admit card from 30-10-2026 through the candidate login on ssc.gov.in, a few days before each candidate's exam date.
Paper I is held in two windows: 02-11-2026 to 06-11-2026 for Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical) and IMD Scientific Assistant, and 30-11-2026 to 01-12-2026 for Junior Engineer (Telecommunication).
The recruitment was notified for 1,748 posts. The department-wise tentative vacancy list dated 08-10-2026 shows 1,699 posts; the final post-wise figures will be published on the SSC website.
Log in at https://ssc.gov.in/ with your registration number and password, open the Admission Certificate for Junior Engineer Examination 2026 Paper-I, and download and print it.
Yes. From this cycle, Paper I is qualifying in nature — it only shortlists candidates for Paper II, and the final merit is based on Paper II alone.
Paper II is scheduled for December 2026. The exact dates will be announced on the SSC website.
A Degree or Diploma in Engineering in the relevant discipline — Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics or Telecommunication — from a recognised institute. Post-wise requirements, including experience for some departments, are given in the notification.
Candidates must be between 18 and 30 years of age as on 01-08-2026 (32 years for CPWD posts), with age relaxation as per SSC rules.
Rs. 100 for General / OBC / EWS candidates. SC / ST / PH candidates and all female candidates are exempt from the fee.
Twelve central government departments and organisations, including CPWD, BRO, Central Water Commission, Military Engineer Services, NTRO, the Department of Telecommunication and the India Meteorological Department.