SSC Junior Engineer (JE) Recruitment 2026: Notification, Online Form, Vacancy, Eligibility, Exam Pattern & Complete Syllabus

Post Date: September 02, 2026

Short Information

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC JE 2026) has released the official notification for the Junior Engineer Examination 2026 to fill posts across various Central Government organizations, along with Scientific Assistant posts in the India Meteorological Department. A total of 1748 vacancies (tentative) are on offer. Online applications can be submitted from September 02, 2026, to September 22, 2026, with fee payment permitted until September 23, 2026. The Computer Based Examination will be held in two stages: Paper-I (tentatively October/November 2026) and Paper-II (tentatively December 2026). Eligible engineering graduates and diploma holders in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Telecom and allied disciplines can apply through the SSC website or the mySSC mobile application after completing One-Time Registration (OTR).

Key Facts

Particular	Details
Organization	Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Examination Name	Junior Engineer Examination, 2026
Advertisement Reference	F. No. HQ-C-3019/1/2026-C-3
Posts Covered	Junior Engineer (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical/Telecom) and Scientific Assistant (IMD)
Pay Level	Group ‘B’, Level-6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400) of 7th CPC Pay Matrix
Total Vacancies (Tentative)	1748
Application Mode	Online only
Examination Mode	Computer Based Examination (CBE)
Examination Stages	Paper-I and Paper-II

Important Dates

Event	Date
Online Application Begin	02.09.2026
Last Date to Submit Online Application	22.09.2026 (23:00 hours)
Last Date for Online Fee Payment	23.09.2026 (23:00 hours)
Application Correction Window	28.09.2026 to 30.09.2026 (23:00 hours)
Computer Based Examination – Paper-I (Tentative)	October/November 2026
Computer Based Examination – Paper-II (Tentative)	December 2026

The Paper-I and Paper-II exam schedule mentioned above is tentative, and any revision will be notified only through the official SSC website.

Application Fee

Category	Application Fee
General/UR, OBC, EWS (Male)	₹100
Women (All Categories)	Exempted
SC / ST	Exempted
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)	Exempted
Ex-Servicemen (ESM)	Exempted

Fee can be paid only through online modes — BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or Visa/MasterCard/Maestro/RuPay Debit Card. Fee once paid is non-refundable and cannot be adjusted against any other examination.

Age Limit

Age Requirement	Details
Age Calculated As On	01.08.2026
Age Limit (most posts)	Up to 30 years — born not earlier than 02.08.1996 and not later than 01.08.2008
Age Limit (CPWD & Lighthouses posts)	Up to 32 years — born not earlier than 02.08.1994 and not later than 01.08.2008

Age Relaxation

Category	Relaxation in Upper Age Limit
SC / ST	5 years
OBC	3 years
PwBD (Unreserved/EWS)	10 years
PwBD (OBC)	13 years
PwBD (SC/ST)	15 years
Ex-Servicemen (ESM)	3 years (after deducting military service from actual age)
Defence personnel disabled in operations (UR/EWS/OBC)	3 years
Defence personnel disabled in operations (SC/ST)	8 years

There is no reservation for the Ex-Servicemen category since JE posts are classified as Group ‘B’; however, age relaxation is admissible to ESM candidates.

Vacancy Details

Tentative total vacancies: 1748. Post-wise and category-wise vacancy details will be published separately by the Commission on its official website under “For Candidates > Tentative Vacancy.” State-wise or zone-wise vacancy figures are not maintained by SSC.

Post-wise Eligibility

Organization	Post	Educational Qualification	Age Limit
Border Roads Organisation (BRO)	JE (Civil)	Degree in Civil Engineering; OR 3-Year Diploma in Civil Engineering + 2 years’ relevant experience	Up to 30 years
BRO	JE (Electrical & Mechanical)	Degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering; OR 3-Year Diploma in Electrical/Automobile/Mechanical Engineering + 2 years’ relevant experience	Up to 30 years
Brahmaputra Board (Ministry of Jal Shakti)	JE (Civil)	3-Year Diploma in Civil Engineering	Up to 30 years
Central Water Commission	JE (Mechanical) / JE (Civil)	Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in the respective Engineering discipline	Up to 30 years
Central Public Works Department (CPWD)	JE (Electrical/Mechanical) / JE (Civil)	Diploma in the respective Engineering discipline	Up to 32 years
Central Water and Power Research Station	JE (Electrical) / JE (Civil)	Diploma in the respective Engineering discipline	Up to 30 years
DGQA-Naval, Ministry of Defence	JE (Mechanical) / JE (Electrical)	Degree in the respective discipline; OR 3-Year Diploma + 2 years’ experience	Up to 30 years
Farakka Barrage Project, Ministry of Jal Shakti	JE (Electrical) / JE (Civil)	Diploma in the respective Engineering discipline	Up to 30 years
Military Engineer Services (MES)	JE (Civil) / JE (Electrical & Mechanical)	Degree; OR 3-Year Diploma + 2 years’ relevant experience	Up to 30 years
National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO)	JE (Civil)	Diploma in Civil Engineering	Up to 30 years
DG Lighthouses & Lightships, Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways	JE (Civil) / JE (Electrical)	Degree; OR Diploma + 3 years’ experience; OR equivalent qualification	Up to 32 years
Department of Telecommunications (DoT)	JE (Telecom)	Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Technology in Electrical, Electronics, Electrical Communications, Computer Science, Telecommunications, IT or Instrumentation	Up to 30 years
India Meteorological Department (IMD)	Scientific Assistant	Bachelor’s Degree in Science with Physics; OR Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/Computer Applications/Electronics/Electronics & Communication/Instrumentation/IT/Telecommunication/Communication Engineering	Up to 30 years
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying	JE (Civil)	Degree or 3-Year Diploma in Civil Engineering	Up to 30 years

Cross-eligibility notes:

• Candidates opting for JE (Mechanical) are also eligible for JE (Electrical & Mechanical).
• Candidates opting for JE (Telecom) are also eligible for Scientific Assistant (IMD)/JE (Electrical), subject to fulfilling the EQ.
• Candidates opting for JE (Electrical) are also eligible for JE (Telecom) and JE (Electrical & Mechanical), subject to fulfilling the EQ.
• Candidates opting for Scientific Assistant are also eligible for JE (Telecom), subject to fulfilling its EQ.

Detailed Eligibility

• Experience, wherever prescribed, must be acquired after completion of the required educational qualification; internship, training, or research experience gained during the course of a degree/diploma is not counted.
• Qualifications obtained through Open and Distance Learning (ODL)/Online mode in restricted disciplines such as Engineering are not accepted unless permitted by the applicable statutory/regulatory authority, in line with UGC (ODL and Online Programmes) Regulations, 2020.
• Only male candidates are eligible to apply for JE posts under the Border Roads Organisation (BRO).
• Candidates applying for BRO posts must separately satisfy the Physical Efficiency Test, Physical and Medical Standards described in the official notification.
• Nationality: The candidate must be a citizen of India, or a subject of Nepal or Bhutan, or a person of Indian origin who has migrated from certain specified countries with the intention of permanently settling in India (subject to an eligibility certificate where applicable).

Reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)

Reservation and category-wise vacancy determination rests with the respective Indenting Organizations, not the Commission. Barring BRO, JE posts have been identified as suitable for specific categories of benchmark disabilities (such as Hearing Impairment, Locomotor Disability, Specific Learning Disability, and Multiple Disabilities), as detailed in the official notification. JE posts (other than JE-Telecom in DoT) are not identified as suitable for Visually Handicapped candidates.

Selection Process

1. Paper-I (Computer Based Examination) – Qualifying in nature. Candidates are shortlisted for Paper-II based on normalized marks obtained in Paper-I.
2. Paper-II (Computer Based Examination) – Marks obtained here determine the final merit.
3. Document Verification (DV) – Conducted by the concerned User Department after declaration of the final result.
4. Post Preference & Allocation – Based on post preference submitted online and normalized marks in Paper-II.
5. Physical/Medical Standards (BRO only) – Applicable specifically to candidates selected for JE posts in the Border Roads Organisation.

Separate merit lists are prepared for JE (Civil), JE (Electrical & Mechanical), JE (Telecom), and Scientific Assistant (IMD).

Exam Pattern

Paper-I

Subject	Number of Questions	Maximum Marks
General Intelligence and Reasoning	50	50
General Awareness	50	50
Relevant Engineering Subject (as opted)	100	100

Duration: 2 hours (2 hours 40 minutes for candidates eligible for scribe facility)

Paper-II

Subject	Number of Questions	Maximum Marks
Relevant Engineering Subject (as opted in application)	100	300

Duration: 2 hours (2 hours 40 minutes for candidates eligible for scribe facility)

Other exam-related details:

Feature	Details
Question Type	Objective, Multiple Choice
Exam Language	Hindi and English
Negative Marking (Paper-I)	0.25 marks per wrong answer
Negative Marking (Paper-II)	1 mark per wrong answer
Minimum Qualifying Marks – UR	30%
Minimum Qualifying Marks – OBC/EWS	25%
Minimum Qualifying Marks – Other Categories	20%
Normalization	Applicable if exam is held in multiple shifts; Mechanical and Electrical papers are normalized against each other; IMD subject options (Part-D/E/F) are normalized by treating them as separate shifts
Reference Material	IS 456:2000 Code table and Steam Table available on-screen; Scientific Calculator provided on-screen
Re-evaluation	No provision for re-evaluation or re-checking of any stage

Scientific Assistant (IMD) candidates must choose one subject at the time of application from Part-D (Computer Science & IT), Part-E (Electronics & Telecommunication), or Part-F (Physics); this choice cannot be changed later.

Paper-I Syllabus (Common for All Candidates)

General Intelligence and Reasoning

This section evaluates both verbal and non-verbal reasoning ability. Topics include:

• Analogies and similarities/differences
• Space visualization and spatial orientation
• Problem-solving and analytical judgment
• Decision-making ability
• Visual memory and discrimination
• Observation and relationship concepts
• Arithmetical reasoning
• Verbal and non-verbal (figure) classification
• Arithmetic and number series
• Ability to work with abstract ideas, symbols and their inter-relationships
• Arithmetical computation and other analytical functions

General Awareness

This section checks a candidate’s general awareness of the surrounding environment and its social relevance. Topics include:

• Current events of national and international importance
• Everyday scientific observations and experiences
• History of India
• Culture and heritage of India
• Geography of India and neighbouring countries
• Indian Economic Scene
• General Polity and the Constitution of India
• Scientific Research and general science developments

Note: These questions do not require in-depth or specialised study of any single subject and are designed to test general knowledge expected of an educated individual.

Paper-I Engineering Subject (Foundational Level, Opted as per Post)

Part-A: Civil Engineering (Foundational Topics for Paper-I)

• Engineering Mechanics
• Solid Mechanics
• Structural Analysis
• Construction Materials and Management
• Estimating, Costing and Valuation
• Concrete Structures
• Steel Structures
• Surveying
• Soil Mechanics (Geotechnical Engineering)
• Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics
• Hydrology and Irrigation Engineering
• Environmental Engineering
• Transportation (Traffic) Engineering

Part-B: Electrical Engineering (Foundational Topics for Paper-I)

• Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering
• Magnetic Circuits
• A.C. Fundamentals
• Measurement and Measuring Instruments
• Electrical Machines
• Special Electric Machines and Synchronous Generators
• Generation, Transmission and Distribution
• Estimation and Costing
• Utilization of Electrical Energy
• Basic Electronics
• Power Electronics

Part-C: Mechanical Engineering (Foundational Topics for Paper-I)

• Engineering Mechanics
• Strength of Materials
• Theory of Machines
• Machine Design
• Materials Science and Engineering
• Thermal Engineering
• Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machinery
• Industrial Engineering
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Metrology and Measurement
• Advanced Manufacturing Processes

Part-D: Computer Science and Information Technology (For Paper-I)

• Engineering Mathematics
• Digital Logic
• Computer Organization and Architecture
• Programming and Data Structures
• Algorithms
• Theory of Computation
• Compiler Design
• Operating System
• Databases
• Computer Networks

Part-E: Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering (For Paper-I)

• Electronic Materials and Components
• Diodes, Transistors, Amplifiers and Oscillators
• Voltage Regulation
• Network Theorems
• AC Circuits and Three-Phase Circuits
• Resonance
• Digital Electronics
• Sequential and Combinational Logic
• Data Conversion and Codes
• Antennas and Radio Wave Propagation
• Electromagnetic Spectrum
• Types of Modulation (Amplitude, Single Sideband, Frequency, Pulse)
• Multiplexing
• Introduction to Digital Communication
• Radio Frequency and Wireless Communication

Part-F: Physics (For Paper-I)

• Mathematical Methods
• Mechanics
• General Properties of Matter
• Oscillations and Waves
• Optics
• Electricity and Magnetism
• Kinetic Theory
• Thermodynamics
• Modern Physics
• Solid State Physics
• Semiconductor Devices
• Analog and Digital Electronics

Part-G: Telecommunication Engineering (For Paper-I, JE-Telecom Post Only)

• Engineering Mathematics
• Network Analysis
• Signals and Systems
• Electronic Devices
• Analog Circuits
• Digital Circuits
• Control Systems
• Analog Communications
• Digital Communications
• Electromagnetics

Paper-II Syllabus (Detailed, Opted Subject Only)

Part-A: Civil and Structural Engineering (Paper-II — Full Detail)

Engineering Mechanics: System of forces, free-body diagrams, equilibrium equations, internal forces in structures, friction and its applications, centre of mass, moment of inertia.

Solid Mechanics: Bending moment and shear force in statically determinate beams, simple stress-strain relationships, bending theory (flexural and shear stresses), uniform torsion, buckling of columns, combined and direct bending stresses.

Structural Analysis: Statically determinate and indeterminate structures, method of superposition, analysis of trusses/arches/beams/cables/frames, slope-deflection and moment distribution methods, influence lines.

Construction Materials and Management: Bricks, stones, timber, steel, cement, aggregates, plastics, polymers, glass, concrete and concrete mix design, testing of concrete; types of construction projects; project planning and network analysis (PERT and CPM).

Estimating, Costing and Valuation: Fundamentals of estimating, cost estimates for works, rate analysis, valuation, detailed estimates.

Concrete Structures: Working stress and limit state design concepts, design of beams/slabs/columns, foundations and retaining walls, bond and development length.

Steel Structures: Working stress and limit state design concepts, bolted connections, welds, design of tension/compression members and beams, plastic analysis of beams and frames.

Surveying: Principles of surveying, errors and adjustments, maps (scale and coordinate systems), chain and compass survey, plane table surveying, levelling and trigonometric levelling, traversing and triangulation survey, total station, tacheometric and theodolite surveying, advanced surveying equipment.

Soil Mechanics: Three-phase system and index properties, soil classification systems, permeability and seepage, effective stress principle, compaction, consolidation, shear strength and Mohr’s circle, stress-strain behaviour of clay and sand.

Fluid Mechanics: Properties of fluids, fluid statics, continuity/momentum/energy equations, laminar and turbulent flow, flow in pipes and pipe networks, lift and drag.

Hydraulics: Forces on immersed bodies, flow measurement in channels and pipes, energy-depth relationships, specific energy, critical flow, hydraulic jump, uniform flow.

Hydrology: Hydrologic cycle, precipitation, evaporation, evapo-transpiration, infiltration, unit hydrographs, reservoir capacity, flood estimation and routing, groundwater hydrology, Darcy’s Law.

Irrigation: Types of irrigation systems, crop water requirements, gravity dams and spillways, lined and unlined canals, cross-drainage structures.

Water and Wastewater Engineering: Water quality parameters and standards, water treatment processes, water distribution systems, sewerage system design, sludge disposal, reuse of treated sewage.

Air Pollution: Types and sources of pollutants, air pollution control, air quality standards and index.

Municipal Solid Waste Management: Characteristics, generation, collection, transportation and engineered disposal systems (reuse/recycle, energy recovery, treatment).

Transportation Infrastructure: Geometric design of highways (cross-sections, sight distances, alignments), geometric design of railway track, highway materials and pavement design (flexible and rigid, per IRC codes).

Traffic Engineering: Traffic flow and speed studies, peak hour factor, accident studies, traffic signs, signal design (Webster’s method), types of intersections, highway capacity.

Part-B: Electrical Engineering (Paper-II — Full Detail)

Fundamentals: Circuit elements (resistors, capacitors, inductors, batteries), voltage/current/power/energy/flux concepts, network solution methods (KCL, KVL, node and mesh analysis), network theorems (Thevenin’s, Norton’s, Superposition, Maximum Power Transfer).

Magnetic Circuits: Flux, reluctance, self and mutual inductance, magnetomotive force.

A.C. Fundamentals: RMS and average values, series/parallel AC circuits, resonance, balanced three-phase circuits, star-delta transformation, complex power and power factor.

Measurement and Instruments: Measurement of voltage/current/power/power factor, classification of instruments, types of errors, galvanometer, ammeter, voltmeter, wattmeter, Wheatstone Bridge, Kelvin’s double bridge, energy meter, megger, CT and PT.

Electrical Machines: Single-phase and three-phase transformers, DC machines (types, characteristics, losses, efficiency), AC machines (induction motors, starting, speed control, braking, torque-speed characteristics).

Special Machines & Synchronous Generators: Fractional motors, servomotors, armature reaction, parallel operation and synchronization of generators.

Generation, Transmission and Distribution: Types of power stations, load/demand/diversity factors, power factor improvement, transmission line parameters, corona and Ferranti effects, circuit breakers, protection of generators and transformers, coaxial cables.

Estimation and Costing: Lighting scheme estimation, electric installation of machines and IE Rules, earthing practices.

Utilization of Electrical Energy: Illumination, electric heating, electric welding, electroplating, electric traction and drives.

Basic Electronics: PN junction diodes, rectifiers, wave-shapers, clipping and clamping, BJT and FET transistors, amplifiers and oscillators.

Power Electronics: Thyristor V-I characteristics, firing and gating circuits, DC-DC converters (Buck, Boost, Buck-Boost), single-phase controlled rectifiers.

Part-C: Mechanical Engineering (Paper-II — Full Detail)

Engineering Mechanics: Free body diagrams, equilibrium/resultant of forces, Lami’s theorem, laws of friction, centroid and centre of gravity.

Strength of Materials: Simple stress and strain, types of beams, shear force and bending moment, bending and deflection of beams, torsion of shafts, thin cylindrical shells.

Theory of Machines: Cams and followers, belt/chain/rope/gear drives, gear trains, flywheels and governors, balancing and vibration, brakes, dynamometers, clutches, bearings.

Machine Design: Types of loads and stresses, creep and fatigue, theories of failure, design of cotter/knuckle joints, levers, cranks, antifriction bearings, keys, shafts, couplings, spur gears, power screws, springs, screw fasteners, bolted and welded joints.

Materials Science: Crystal structure and bonds, iron-carbon phase diagram, heat treatment of steel, types of cast iron and steel, non-ferrous alloys, material properties and testing, non-destructive testing, corrosion.

Thermal Engineering: Sources of energy, laws of thermodynamics, thermal power plants, heat pump/engine/refrigerator, steam generators, steam turbines, cooling towers, IC engines (Otto, Diesel, Dual cycles), air compressors, refrigeration and air conditioning, gas turbines and jet propulsion, heat transfer (conduction, convection, radiation), heat exchangers.

Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machinery: Fluid properties, fluid flow, flow through pipes, continuity equation, impact of jets, hydraulic turbines and power plants, centrifugal and reciprocating pumps.

Industrial Engineering: Site selection and plant layout, work study and measurement, production planning and control, statistical quality control, inventory control.

Manufacturing Engineering: Pattern making, moulding, casting, metal forming, welding (gas, arc, resistance), lathe operations, broaching, drilling, milling, gear making, grinding, press working.

Metrology and Measurement: Precision, accuracy, sensitivity, repeatability, linear and angular measurement, comparators, surface finish measurement, CMM, limits, fits and tolerances.

Advanced Manufacturing: Jigs and fixtures, CNC milling machines, PLC, special purpose machines, non-traditional machining (EDM, ECM, AJM, LBM, EBM), CAD/CAM fundamentals, industrial robots, FMS.

Part-D: Computer Science and Information Technology (Paper-II — Full Detail)

Engineering Mathematics: Discrete mathematics (propositional/first-order logic, sets, relations, functions, graphs, combinatorics), linear algebra (matrices, determinants, eigenvalues, LU decomposition), calculus (limits, continuity, maxima-minima, integration), probability and statistics (distributions, mean/median/mode, Bayes’ theorem).

Digital Logic: Boolean algebra, combinational and sequential circuits, minimization, number representation and computer arithmetic.

Computer Organization and Architecture: Machine instructions and addressing modes, ALU, data-path and control unit, instruction pipelining and hazards, memory hierarchy, I/O interfaces.

Programming and Data Structures: Programming in C, recursion, arrays, stacks, queues, linked lists, trees, binary search trees, binary heaps, graphs.

Algorithms: Searching, sorting, hashing, asymptotic complexity, design techniques (greedy, dynamic programming, divide-and-conquer), graph traversals, spanning trees, shortest paths.

Theory of Computation: Regular expressions and finite automata, context-free grammars and push-down automata, pumping lemma, Turing machines and undecidability.

Compiler Design: Lexical analysis, parsing, syntax-directed translation, runtime environments, intermediate code generation, local optimization and data flow analysis.

Operating Systems: System calls, processes, threads, inter-process communication, concurrency and synchronization, deadlocks, CPU/IO scheduling, memory management, file systems.

Databases: ER-model, relational model (algebra, tuple calculus, SQL), integrity constraints, normal forms, file organization, indexing (B/B+ trees), transactions and concurrency control.

Computer Networks: OSI and TCP/IP layering, packet/circuit/virtual-circuit switching, data link layer (framing, error detection, MAC), routing protocols, IP addressing and CIDR, NAT, transport layer (TCP, UDP, sockets), application layer protocols (DNS, SMTP, HTTP, FTP).

Part-E: Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering (Paper-II — Full Detail)

Electronics:

• Electronic materials and components (conductors, semiconductors, insulators, passive components)
• Diode characteristics, Zener diode, clipping/clamping/rectifier circuits
• Transistors (BJT, FET, MOSFET), biasing and stability
• Amplifiers, feedback, oscillators, multivibrators, power amplifiers
• Voltage regulation
• Network theorems (Kirchhoff’s, Thevenin’s, Norton’s, Maximum Power)
• AC circuit analysis (reactance, impedance, admittance)
• Three-phase circuits (star-delta)
• Series and parallel resonance
• Digital electronics (logic gates, Boolean algebra, De Morgan’s theorem)
• Sequential and combinational logic (flip-flops, shift registers, counters)
• Data conversion (ADC/DAC) and timing circuits

Telecommunication:

• Antenna principles, directivity, radiation patterns, Yagi and parabolic antennas
• Radio wave propagation (ground wave, space wave, ionosphere)
• Electromagnetic spectrum
• Modulation types (AM, SSB, FM, Pulse modulation techniques)
• Sampling theorem, PCM, delta modulation, companding
• Multiplexing (FDM/TDM)
• Digital communication basics (PSK, ASK, FSK), fibre optics fundamentals
• RF and microwave propagation, satellite communication

Part-F: Physics (Paper-II — Full Detail)

• Mathematical Methods: calculus, differential equations, Fourier series, vector algebra and calculus, linear algebra, complex numbers, statistics
• Mechanics: Newton’s laws, kinematics, central force motion, Kepler’s laws, conservation laws, rigid body dynamics
• Properties of Matter: elasticity, surface tension, viscosity, fluid dynamics, Bernoulli’s theorem
• Oscillations: simple harmonic motion, damped/forced oscillations, resonance
• Waves: wave equations, standing waves, group and phase velocity, Doppler effect
• Optics: geometrical optics, interference, diffraction, polarization, optical rotation
• Electricity: Coulomb’s law, Gauss’s law, capacitors, DC and AC circuits, resonance
• Magnetism: Biot-Savart law, Ampere’s law, electromagnetic induction, Maxwell’s equations
• Kinetic Theory: ideal gas laws, equipartition theorem, Maxwell’s velocity distribution
• Thermodynamics: laws of thermodynamics, entropy, Carnot cycle, Maxwell relations, statistical distributions
• Modern Physics: special relativity, photoelectric effect, Compton effect, Schrodinger equation, atomic structure, radioactivity
• Solid State Physics: crystal structure, Bravais lattices, Bragg’s law, band theory, semiconductors
• Semiconductor Devices: PN junction, Zener diode, BJT configurations
• Analog and Digital Electronics: amplifiers, oscillators, op-amps, Boolean algebra, logic gates

Part-G: Telecommunication Engineering (Paper-II — Full Detail, JE-Telecom Post Only)

Engineering Mathematics: Linear algebra, calculus, differential equations, vector analysis, complex analysis, probability and statistics.

Network Analysis: Node and mesh analysis, network theorems, sinusoidal steady-state analysis, transient analysis, two-port network parameters, wye-delta transformation.

Signals and Systems: Fourier series/transform, Laplace transform, sampling theorem, convolution, DTFT/DFT/z-transform, LTI system properties.

Electronic Devices: Energy bands, carrier transport, PN junction, Zener diode, BJT, MOSFET, LED, photodiode, solar cell.

Analog Circuits: Diode circuits, BJT/MOSFET amplifiers, current mirrors, op-amp circuits, active filters, oscillators.

Digital Circuits: Number systems, combinational circuits, Boolean minimization, sequential circuits, data converters, semiconductor memories, computer organization basics.

Control Systems: Feedback principles, transfer functions, block diagrams, signal flow graphs, transient and steady-state analysis, Routh-Hurwitz and Nyquist criteria, Bode plots, state variable models.

Analog Communications: Random processes, noise analysis, AM/FM modulation and demodulation, superheterodyne receivers.

Digital Communications: Information theory (entropy, mutual information, coding theorems), PCM/DPCM, line coding, digital modulation schemes, inter-symbol interference, error correction codes (Hamming, CRC, convolution codes).

Electromagnetics: Coordinate systems, electrostatics, magnetostatics, Maxwell’s equations, plane waves, transmission lines, Smith chart, waveguides, antennas.

Salary / Pay Scale

Selected candidates will be placed in Group ‘B’, Level-6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400) of the Pay Matrix under the 7th Central Pay Commission. Detailed break-up of allowances has not been specified in this notice.

Documents Required (at Document Verification stage)

• Matriculation/Secondary Certificate
• Educational Qualification Certificate
• Experience Certificate (if applicable)
• Caste/Category Certificate (if applicable)
• Persons with Disabilities Certificate (if applicable)
• Ex-Servicemen related certificates/undertakings (if applicable)
• Certificate for age relaxation claim (if applicable)
• No Objection Certificate (if already employed in Government/PSU)
• Name-change supporting documents (if applicable)

How to Apply

1. Visit the official SSC website (https://ssc.gov.in) and complete One-Time Registration (OTR), if not already done on the new website.
2. Log in and proceed to fill the Online Application Form for SSC JE Examination 2026.
3. Enter personal, educational, and post-preference details as applicable.
4. Capture a live photograph as prompted by the application module (pre-existing photographs are not accepted unless Aadhaar-based authentication is used).
5. Upload scanned signature in the prescribed format and size.
6. Upload disability certificates, if applicable, for PwBD/PwD candidates.
7. Pay the applicable fee through online payment modes (not required for exempted categories).
8. Preview and verify all entered details before final submission.
9. Submit the form and retain a printout/copy for future reference.

Applications can also be submitted through the mySSC mobile application, available on the Google Play Store.

Other Important Information

• The old OTR generated on the previous SSC website (ssc.nic.in) is not valid for the new website (ssc.gov.in); fresh OTR is required.
• Candidates opting for Aadhaar-Based Authentication during OTR are exempted from certain photograph/signature-related rejection grounds and from carrying physical photo-ID at the exam centre.
• A correction facility is available from 28.09.2026 to 30.09.2026, allowing up to two rounds of correction, with charges of ₹200 for the first correction and ₹500 for the second.
• Candidates can select up to three examination centres, in order of preference, within the same SSC region.
• Scribe/Technology/Assistive Device facility is available for eligible PwBD/PwD candidates, along with 20 minutes per hour of compensatory time, subject to conditions specified in the notice.
• The Commission does not maintain a waiting list for multi-factor examinations but applies a sliding mechanism to maximize the filling of notified vacancies.
• Selected candidates will be on probation for two years and carry an All India Service Liability (AISL), meaning they may be posted anywhere in India.
• Objections to the provisional answer key may be raised online on payment of ₹50 per question (non-refundable); objections through any other mode will not be entertained.
• Tie-cases in merit are resolved sequentially using: marks in Part (i) of Paper-I, marks in Part (ii) of Paper-I, older date of birth, and alphabetical order of names.

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FAQs

Q1. Which organization is conducting the SSC JE Examination 2026? The Staff Selection Commission (SSC), under the Department of Personnel and Training, Government of India, is conducting this examination.

Q2. When can candidates apply online for SSC JE 2026? The online application window is open from September 02, 2026, to September 22, 2026 (23:00 hours).

Q3. How many vacancies are available under SSC JE 2026? The tentative number of vacancies is 1748, with post-wise and category-wise details to be released separately.

Q4. What is the age limit for SSC JE 2026? The age limit is up to 30 years for most posts and up to 32 years for CPWD and Lighthouses & Lightships posts, calculated as on 01.08.2026.

Q5. What is the application fee for SSC JE 2026? The fee is ₹100 for General/OBC/EWS male candidates; women, SC, ST, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempted.

Q6. What is the selection process for SSC JE 2026? Selection is based on Paper-I (qualifying), Paper-II (merit-determining), and Document Verification.

Q7. Is there negative marking in SSC JE 2026? Yes, 0.25 marks are deducted per wrong answer in Paper-I, and 1 mark is deducted per wrong answer in Paper-II.

Q8. When will the SSC JE 2026 exam be conducted? As per the tentative schedule, Paper-I will be held in October/November 2026, and Paper-II will be held in December 2026.

Q9. Can the subject opted for Paper-I/Paper-II be changed later? No. The subject/stream selected at the time of filling the Online Application Form is final and cannot be changed under any circumstances.

Q10. In which languages will the SSC JE 2026 questions be set? Questions for both Paper-I and Paper-II will be set in Hindi and English only.