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SSC Junior Engineer and state Junior Engineer posts

Investigate Junior Engineer posts: the SSC Junior Engineer Examination 2026, and the J&K Services Selection Board and Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board notices, with the qualifications, pay level, fees and conditions each prints.

At a glance

Checked 31 Oct 2026 · 4 sources · next review 20 Nov 2026

Cost, pay and hours

As sourced
  1. 1
    Extra cost3 sourced
    • The application fee is Rs. 100; women, SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen are exempt.Basis:
      • Indian rupees
      • one-off
      • Online Application Form fee
      • excludes women, SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen pay nothing
      Show scopeScope:JE Examination 2026 online application (closed).
      Note:
      • Does not print separate OBC/EWS amounts (the single amount is Rs. 100
      • exempt categories are listed in para 10.13).
    • The application fee is Rs. 600/-, and Rs. 500/- for SC, ST-1, ST-2, EWS and PwBD.Basis:
      • Indian rupees
      • one-off
      • Online application fee (Rs. 500/- for SC, ST-1, ST-2, EWS, PwBD)
      • excludes bank/payment charges not stated
      Show scopeScope:JKSSB Advt. 10/2026. SC, ST-1, ST-2, EWS and PwBD pay Rs. 500/- (same paragraph).
      Note:No other fee categories; OBC pays the standard fee as printed.
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    • The application fee is Rs. 100; women, SC, ST, PwBD and ex-servicemen are exempt.Basis:
      • Indian rupees
      • one-off
      • Application fee
      • excludes exempt: women, SC, ST, PwBD, ex-servicemen
      Show scopeScope:DSSSB Advt. 01/2026 (closed).
      Note:Does not give separate OBC/EWS amounts.
  2. 2
    Pay3 sourced
    • The SSC JE posts are Group B in Level-6 (Rs. 35400-112400/-) of the 7th Central Pay Commission Pay Matrix.Basis:
      • Indian rupees
      • per month
      • Level-6 Pay Matrix range
      Show scopeScope:JE Examination 2026, all posts in the notice (the notice states Level-6 for the posts, including Scientific Assistant in IMD).
      Note:
      • Does not state allowances, take-home pay or city-type effects.
      • Excludes DA, HRA, TA and other allowances.
    • The pay scale for the post is Level-6 (35400-112400).Basis:
      • Indian rupees
      • per month
      • Pay level of the post
      Show scopeScope:JKSSB Advt. 10/2026 (Annexure A row).
      Note:Does not state allowances. Excludes allowances.
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    • The pay scale for Junior Engineer (Civil) is Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400/- (Pay Level – 6), Group B.Basis:
      • Indian rupees
      • per month
      • Pay level of the post
      Show scopeScope:
      • DSSSB Advt. 01/2026, JE (Civil), Delhi Jal Board.
      • The AE (Civil) row of the same notice reads "44,900 – 1,42,400/- (Pay Level – 7)".
      Note:Does not state allowances. Excludes allowances.
  3. 3
    Shifts & hours1 sourced
    • SSC revised the JE 2026 Paper-I dates to 2 to 6 November 2026 and 30 November to 1 December 2026.
      Show scopeScope:
      • Corrigendum dated 26.10.2026 to the Important Notice of 01.10.2026.
      • A 01.10.2026 notice had given 02nd to 06th November 2026 only.
      Note:Paper-II dates (December 2026) are tentative in the main notice.

Reality check

From the sources
The work
  • SSC selects through two computer-based papers: Paper-I (General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Awareness) is qualifying, and final selection and post allocation depend on Paper-II and post preference.
  • Appointees serve two years on probation.
  • Day-to-day work is not described in these notices.
Entry requirements
  • The qualification differs by organisation.
  • CPWD's Junior Engineer (Civil) asks for a diploma in Civil Engineering, MES accepts a degree or a three-year diploma with two years' experience, the Central Water Commission accepts a degree or diploma, and the Department of Telecommunication asks for a bachelor's degree in engineering or technology.
  • J&K's Mechanical post accepts a three-year diploma, a degree or AMIE, and Delhi's Jal Board Junior Engineer (Civil) a degree or a diploma plus two years' experience.
  • SSC age limits are up to 30 or 32 years as on 1 August 2026, and pay is Level 6.
Trade-offs to consider
  • SSC posts carry all-India service liability, and selected candidates may be allotted a State, Union Territory or Zone and may have to acquire the local language.
  • Border Roads Organisation posts have physical efficiency tests and are open only to men.
  • SSC revised the Paper-I dates to 2 to 6 November and 30 November to 1 December 2026.
  • Not established: hours and shifts.

Skills & employers

From the sources
Skills to investigate
  • Engineering fundamentals
  • Reasoning
  • Examination preparation
Employers named in sourcesNone recorded.
Study or credential needed
  • Selection is on merit in the written/OMR examination only.
    Show scopeScope:JKSSB Advt. 10/2026.
    Note:Syllabus and exam date are notified separately.
  • DSSSB conducts a one-tier examination for Assistant Engineer (Civil) and Junior Engineer (Civil).
    Show scopeScope:DSSSB Advt. 01/2026.
    Note:Paper details were not recorded.

What employers ask for

11 sourced
  • SSC holds an open competitive examination for various Junior Engineer posts for organisations and offices of the Government of India (Junior Engineer Examination, 2026).
    Source: Staff Selection Commission ↗
    Show scopeScope:
    • SSC Junior Engineer Examination, 2026; applications 02.09.2026 to 22.09.2026 (closed).
    • Posts listed include CPWD, MES, CWC, BRO, DGQA-Naval, Farakka Barrage, Brahmaputra Board, CWPRS, NTRO, DG Lighthouses, DoT and IMD (Scientific Assistant).
    Not established:Does not give final vacancy numbers;.
    • For CPWD Junior Engineer (Civil) SSC requires a Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognised University or Institute
    • the age limit is up to 32 years.
    Source: Staff Selection Commission ↗
    Show scopeScope:
    • JE Examination 2026, CPWD JE(C).
    • The row also gives CPWD JE(E): "Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University or Institute.".
    Not established:This row accepts a diploma; it does not say whether a degree-holder can apply to CPWD (it does not list a degree).
    • For MES Junior Engineer (Civil) SSC accepts a Degree in Civil Engineering, or a three-year Diploma with two years' experience
    • the age limit is up to 30 years.
    Source: Staff Selection Commission ↗
    Show scopeScope:
    • JE Examination 2026, MES JE(C).
    • The MES JE(E&M) row is parallel for Electrical or Mechanical.
    Not established:The degree is not described as B.E./B.Tech in the row (it reads "Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University").
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  • For Central Water Commission posts, SSC accepts a Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering (JE Civil) or in Mechanical Engineering (JE Mechanical), age up to 30 years.
    Source: Staff Selection Commission ↗
    Show scopeScope:JE Examination 2026, CWC JE(C).
    Not established:Different organisations set different qualification rules in the same notice.
  • For the Junior Engineer (Telecom) post at the Department of Telecommunication SSC requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technology (a diploma is not listed for that post).
    Source: Staff Selection Commission ↗
    Show scopeScope:JE Examination 2026, DoT JE (Telecom), up to 30 years.
    Not established:The row does not say "B.E./B.Tech" in those words.
    • The crucial date for age reckoning is 01.08.2026
    • posts carry age limits "up to 30 years" or "up to 32 years".
    Source: Staff Selection Commission ↗
    Show scopeScope:JE Examination 2026.
    Not established:Relaxations (SC/ST 5 years, OBC 3 years in para 7.2) apply as per the notice.
  • Minimum qualifying marks in Paper-I and Paper-II are 30% (UR), 25% (OBC/EWS) and 20% (all other categories).
    Source: Staff Selection Commission ↗
    Show scopeScope:JE Examination 2026.
    Not established:Qualifying minimum only; final selection depends on merit and vacancies.
  • The J&K Services Selection Board advertised 127 Junior Engineer (Mechanical) posts in the Public Works (R&B) Department of J&K.
    Source: Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board ↗
    Show scopeScope:
    • Advt. Notification No. 10 of 2026 dated 21.10.2026
    • online applications 16.11.2026 to 15.12.2026 (open for the future).
    • Mechanical branch only; domicile of J&K required.
    Not established:Does not cover civil or electrical JE posts.
  • Qualification is a 3-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognised institute, a university Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or AMIE Section (A&B).
    Source: Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board ↗
    Show scopeScope:JKSSB Advt. 10/2026, JE (Mechanical), Public Works (R&B).
    Not established:the degree is not stated as B.E./B.Tech.
  • For Junior Engineer (Civil) at Delhi Jal Board, DSSSB requires a Degree in Civil Engineering, or a three-year Diploma in Civil Engineering plus two years' experience in civil works.
    Source: Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board ↗
    Show scopeScope:DSSSB Advt. 01/2026, JE (Civil), Delhi Jal Board.
    Not established:The Assistant Engineer (Civil) post in the same notice requires a Degree in Civil Engineering only.
  • The age limit for JE (Civil) is not exceeding 30 years, relaxable by category under para 8 of the notice.
    Source: Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board ↗
    Show scopeScope:DSSSB Advt. 01/2026, JE (Civil), Delhi Jal Board.
    Not established:Reference date for age is in para 8 and was not recorded.

The work and what comes next

4 sourced
The work, from the sources
  • Selection is by two computer-based papers: Paper-I (General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness) is qualifying in nature, and final selection and post allocation depend on Paper-II performance and post preference.
    Source: Staff Selection Commission ↗
    Show scopeScope:JE Examination 2026. Final selection basis is in para 18.5: "FRTA/Final selection and allocation of Post/ Organization/ Office will be made on the basis of the performance of candidates in Paper-II".
    Not established:Does not give the Paper-II syllabus or marking beyond what is quoted; read the notice for those.
  • Appointees serve on probation for two years and are liable to serve anywhere in India (All India Service Liability).
    Source: Staff Selection Commission ↗
    Show scopeScope:JE Examination 2026. Probation: "shall be on probation for a period of two years" (para 18.15).
    Not established:Does not state working hours or shift patterns for any post.
What can come next
  • Selected candidates may be allotted a State/UT/Zone and may be required to acquire proficiency in the local language for confirmation.
    Source: Staff Selection Commission ↗
    Show scopeScope:JE Examination 2026.
    Not established:Which organisation or state applies depends on merit and preference.
    • Junior Engineer posts in the Border Roads Organisation have stringent physical and medical standards including Physical Efficiency Tests
    • only male candidates are eligible for BRO JE posts.
    Source: Staff Selection Commission ↗
    Show scopeScope:
    • JE Examination 2026, BRO posts only.
    • The male-only rule is in para 5.3 ("Only male candidates are eligible for the post(s) of Junior Engineer(s) in the...").
    Not established:Applies to BRO only.

Sources and unanswered questions

  • SSC, J&K Services Selection Board and Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board notices, checked on 31 October 2026 · India · each body and cycle differs; RBI, NBCC and state commission notices could not be read.
  • Source checking confirms only the scoped statements on this page, not anyone’s individual eligibility.
  • Confirm current requirements with the employer or programme.
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