Staff Selection Commission · Junior Engineer posts in CPWD, MES, BRO, CWC, DoT and other departments, and Scientific Assistant in IMD
SSC JE: Syllabus, Exam Pattern, Eligibility, Cut-off & Mock Tests
The Junior Engineer exam recruits engineering diploma and degree holders for central government departments, and from 2026 also Junior Engineer (Telecom) in DoT and Scientific Assistant in IMD.
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Important dates
Dates for the next SSC JE cycle (notification, last date, admit card, exam and result) appear here when they are announced. See the exam calendar →
Check your eligibility
- ✓JE (Civil / Electrical) in CPWDAge 18–32 +3
- ✓JE (Civil / Electrical) in DG Lighthouses & LightshipsAge 18–32 +3
- ✓JE in BRO (men), DGQA-Naval and MESAge 18–30 +3
- ✓JE (Civil / Mechanical) in CWCAge 18–30 +3
- ✓JE in Brahmaputra Board, CWPRS, Farakka Barrage and NTROAge 18–30 +3
- ✓JE (Civil) in Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & DairyingAge 18–30 +3
- ✓JE (Telecom) in DoTAge 18–30 +3
- ✓Scientific Assistant in IMDAge 18–30 +3
SSC JE vacancies
Total, category-wise and post-wise vacancies appear here when the SSC JE notification is released.
Eligibility and age limit
| Posts | Qualification | Age |
|---|---|---|
| JE (Civil / Electrical) in CPWD | Diploma in the branch | 18–32 |
| JE (Civil / Electrical) in DG Lighthouses & Lightships | Degree, or diploma + 3 years’ experience | 18–32 |
| JE in BRO (men), DGQA-Naval and MES | Degree, or 3-year diploma + 2 years’ experience | 18–30 |
| JE (Civil / Mechanical) in CWC | Degree or diploma | 18–30 |
| JE in Brahmaputra Board, CWPRS, Farakka Barrage and NTRO | Diploma in the branch | 18–30 |
| JE (Civil) in Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying | Degree or 3-year diploma in Civil | 18–30 |
| JE (Telecom) in DoT | B.E. / B.Tech in Electrical, Electronics, Communications, CS, Telecom, IT or Instrumentation | 18–30 |
| Scientific Assistant in IMD | B.Sc with Physics, or a degree in CS, Electronics, IT or a related branch with Physics and Mathematics in 12th | 18–30 |
| Category | Age relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC | 3 years |
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| PwBD (UR / OBC / SC-ST) | 10 / 13 / 15 years |
| Ex-servicemen | 3 years after deducting military service |
Age is counted as on 1 August of the exam year.
The upper age limit is 30 years, except CPWD and DG Lighthouses & Lightships (32).
Qualification is post-wise — check the post-wise table in the notification.
Application fee
Selection process
- 1Paper IComputer based · 200 marks · qualifying
- 2Paper IIComputer based · your subject · 300 marks · decides the merit
- 3Document verificationBy the user departments
SSC JE exam pattern
Paper I 2 hours · 200 questions · 200 marks · qualifying · −0.25 per wrong answer
| Part | Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | General Intelligence & Reasoning | 50 | 50 |
| II | General Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| III | The subject part you choose (A–G) | 100 | 100 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
Paper II 2 hours · 100 questions · 300 marks · −1 per wrong answer
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| The subject part you choose | 100 | 300 |
You choose one subject part: A Civil & Structural, B Electrical, C Mechanical, D Computer Science & IT, E Electronics & Telecommunication, F Physics (D–F for Scientific Assistant, IMD) or G Telecommunication (JE Telecom). Paper I is qualifying; the merit list is made on Paper II only.
SSC JE syllabus
Subject by subject. The number on a topic is how many practice questions we have for it.
Civil & Structural
Part AElectrical
Part BMechanical
Part CReasoning & General Awareness
Paper I, Parts I and IISSC JE cut-offs
Year-wise official cut-offs for every category appear here once they are published.
SSC JE salary by post
| Pay level | Posts | Basic pay (7th CPC) |
|---|---|---|
| Level 6 | Junior Engineer (all posts), Scientific Assistant (IMD) | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 |
Pay scales are from the 7th Pay Commission. In-hand pay depends on the city (HRA) and current dearness allowance.
SSC JE mock tests and previous year papers
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SSC JE frequently asked questions
Can B.Tech graduates apply for SSC JE?
For most posts, yes: BRO, DGQA, MES, CWC, DG Lighthouses and the Fisheries ministry accept a degree, and JE (Telecom) needs one. CPWD, Brahmaputra Board, CWPRS, Farakka Barrage and NTRO ask for a diploma.
Is SSC JE Paper II computer based?
Yes. Paper II is a computer based test of 100 questions for 300 marks in the chosen subject.
Does Paper I count in the final merit?
No. From 2026, Paper I is qualifying and the merit list is made on Paper II marks only.
What is the age limit for SSC JE?
Up to 30 years, or 32 for CPWD and DG Lighthouses & Lightships, as on 1 August of the exam year, with category relaxation.
What is the SSC JE salary?
Pay Level 6: ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400 basic pay.
Sources: SSC JE 2026 notice (02-09-2026) · SSC JE 2026 addendum (10-09-2026) (checked 14 Sept 2026). Always confirm in the official notice before applying.