SSC Junior Engineer JE Exam Date 2026 Notification and Schedule

The Staff Selection Commission is preparing to hold the Junior Engineer (JE) examination for multiple engineering posts including Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Telecom, and Scientific Assistant positions under the India Meteorological Department. The exam's Paper 1 will be conducted online from 2nd to 6th November 2026. The official notification announcing the exam schedule was published on 1st October 2026. Candidates interested in these roles must note the important application and exam dates and apply through the SSC’s official portal within the stipulated time.

Candidates who meet the educational qualifications for Junior Engineer posts in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Telecom, or Scientific Assistant roles are eligible to apply. Age and other eligibility criteria will be as specified in the detailed official notification available on SSC’s website. Make sure to check the age limits and any category-based relaxations before applying. The selection will be based on performance in the Computer-Based Examination for Paper 1 and possibly subsequent stages if applicable.

The SSC Junior Engineer exam opens doors to various government departments. These include the Border Roads Organisation, Brahmaputra Board, Central Water Commission, Central Public Works Department, Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships, Military Engineer Services, and the India Meteorological Department, among others. Each department recruits for specific engineering disciplines like Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, and Telecom, as well as Scientific Assistant positions in the IMD.

The Paper 1 examination will consist of 200 questions totaling 200 marks. It includes 50 questions each for General Intelligence and Reasoning, and General Awareness, and 100 questions covering General Engineering relevant to Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical streams. The test duration and detailed marking scheme will be as per SSC guidelines.