SSC JE Notification 2026: Check Release Date, Eligibility & PDF Download Link

SSC JE Notification 2026: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) will release the SSC JE Notification 2026. Engineering graduates and diploma holders in Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical disciplines will be able to secure a Group ‘B’ (Non-Gazetted) position within the Government of India. As per the latest SSC Examination Calendar, the notification is expected to get released in March 2026, with the Paper-I exam tentatively scheduled for May-June 2026.

SSC JE 2026 Notification PDF

The official SSC JE Notification 2026 PDF will be released on the official website of SSC, ssc.gov.in. It is mandatory for all aspirants to complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) on the new website before filling out the application form. The official notification will contain the detailed eligibility criteria, such as educational qualification, age limit, selection procedure, post-wise vacancies, etc.

SSC JE 2026: Overview

The SSC Junior Exam Notification 2026 will get released in March at ssc.gov.in. Candidates will be selected on the basis of Paper 1, Paper 2 and Document Verification. Check the table below for Ky Highlights

SSC JE 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates interested in applying for the SSC JE 2026 must ensure that they fulfil all the eligibility requirements, such as educational qualifications and age limit. Candidates can check the details below
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have completed either a Degree or a 3-year Diploma in the relevant engineering stream (Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical) from a recognised university or institute.
Age Limit (As of Jan 1, 2026)
The maximum age limit varies by department: CPWD & CWC: Up to 32 years.
Other Departments: Up to 30 years.
Note: Age relaxation is provided to SC/ST (5 years), OBC (3 years), and PwD candidates as per government norms.

SSC JE 2026 Exam Pattern

Candidates will be selected on the basis of their performance in Paper 1 and Paper 2 which will be conducted in a Computer-Based Test (CBT). Check the details belwo

Paper 1: Preliminary Exam
Subjects: General Intelligence & Reasoning (50 marks), General Awareness (50 marks), and General Engineering (100 marks).
Duration: 2 Hours.
Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for every incorrect response.

Paper 2: Mains Exam
Subjects: Purely technical questions from the chosen discipline (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical).
Questions: 100 Objective Type Questions.
Marks: 300 (3 marks per question).
Duration: 2 Hours.
Negative Marking: 1 mark for every incorrect response