SSC JE Paper 1 Exam Date 2026 Announced – CBT from 2 to 6 November
The SSC JE Paper 1 Exam Date 2026 has been announced by the Staff Selection Commission. Through its important notice dated 01-10-2026 (F. No. HQ-EC033/7/2025-EC), the Commission has fixed the Paper-I Computer Based Examination of the Junior Engineer Examination, 2026 from 02-11-2026 to 06-11-2026. The recruitment now carries 1,699 tentative vacancies after a revision on 08-10-2026.
📌 Overview
| Organization | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Examination | Junior Engineer Examination, 2026 |
| Stage | Paper-I (Computer Based Examination) |
| Total Vacancies | 1,699 (tentative, revised on 08-10-2026; initially 1,748) |
| Posts | Junior Engineer (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Telecom), Scientific Assistant (IMD) |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 02-09-2026 |
| Online Application | 02-09-2026 to 22-09-2026 (closed) |
| Application Correction Window | 28-09-2026 to 30-09-2026 |
| Vacancy Revision Notice | 08-10-2026 |
| Paper-I Exam (CBE) | 02-11-2026 to 06-11-2026 |
| Paper-II Exam | December 2026 (tentative) |
📊 Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Junior Engineer (Civil) | Part of revised 1,699 |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical) | Part of revised 1,699 |
| Junior Engineer (Mechanical) | Part of revised 1,699 |
| Junior Engineer (Telecom) | Part of revised 1,699 |
| Scientific Assistant (IMD) | Part of revised 1,699 |
| Total | 1,699 posts (tentative) |
✅ Eligibility Criteria
- Degree or diploma in engineering in the relevant discipline from a recognised university or institution.
- Post-wise and discipline-wise eligibility is detailed in the official notification on ssc.gov.in.
🎯 Age Limit
| Age Limit | As notified post-wise in the official SSC JE 2026 notification |
| Age Relaxation | As per Central Government rules for reserved categories |
💸 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | Rs. 100 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Women | Exempted |
🧾 Selection Process
- Paper-I (CBE) — qualifying in nature, used for shortlisting candidates for Paper-II
- Paper-II (CBE) — marks counted for final merit
- Document Verification
📥 How to Check the Exam Schedule
- Visit the official SSC website: ssc.gov.in.
- Open the Junior Engineer Examination, 2026 notification section.
- Download the important notice F. No. HQ-EC033/7/2025-EC dated 01-10-2026 for the proposed examination schedule.
- Watch for the exam city slip and admit card on ssc.gov.in or your regional SSC portal before your allotted date.
🏢 About Organization
The Staff Selection Commission conducts recruitment examinations for Group B and Group C posts in ministries, departments and subordinate offices of the Government of India.
🔗 Important Links
| SSC Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
❓ FAQs
What is the SSC JE Paper 1 Exam Date 2026?
SSC Junior Engineer Examination 2026 Paper-I will be conducted as a Computer Based Examination from 02-11-2026 to 06-11-2026.
How many vacancies are there in SSC JE 2026?
The recruitment initially carried 1,748 tentative vacancies, later revised to 1,699 posts across Junior Engineer and Scientific Assistant posts, as per the SSC vacancy notice dated 08-10-2026.
Which posts are covered under SSC JE 2026?
Junior Engineer in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical and Telecom disciplines, along with Scientific Assistant in the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
What is the SSC JE 2026 selection process?
The recruitment has Paper-I (qualifying, used for shortlisting), Paper-II (marks counted for final merit) and Document Verification. Paper-II is expected in December 2026.
What is the eligibility for SSC JE 2026?
A degree or diploma in engineering in the relevant discipline from a recognised institution, as specified post-wise in the official notification.
When was the SSC JE 2026 application window?
Online applications were accepted from 02-09-2026 to 22-09-2026, followed by the correction window from 28-09-2026 to 30-09-2026. The window is now closed.
Where can I check the official SSC JE 2026 exam schedule?
The proposed schedule was announced through SSC's important notice F. No. HQ-EC033/7/2025-EC, dated 01-10-2026, available on ssc.gov.in.
When will the SSC JE 2026 admit card be released?
The exam city slip is expected around 10 days before the exam and the admit card a few days before, on ssc.gov.in and regional SSC portals.