SSC JE Exam 2026

Staff Selection Commission — Junior Engineer Examination

Staff Selection Commission (SSC)NationalOnline (Computer-Based Test)Exam: October 2026

Exam for Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical) posts in central government departments.

SSC JE — Exam Highlights

Exam Name

SSC JE

Conducting Body

Staff Selection Commission (SSC)

Level

National

SSC JE Important Dates & Schedule

Notification ReleasedJuly 2026

Paper 1October 2026

Dates are indicative — verify on the official website.

SSC JE — Overview

SSC JE recruits diploma and degree holders in engineering as Junior Engineers (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Quantity Surveying & Contracts) in central government departments and organisations such as CPWD, CWC, MES and the Department of Posts. It is a prized exam for engineering aspirants seeking a stable, technical central government role, with a two-paper selection process.

SSC JE Eligibility Criteria

Diploma or Degree in the relevant engineering discipline from a recognised institution.

SSC JE Exam Pattern & Format

Marks, duration, number of questions and marking scheme.

Paper 1 (CBT): General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, General Engineering (discipline-specific). Paper 2 (CBT): conventional/objective General Engineering.

SSC JE Syllabus & Topics

Subject-wise topics covered in the exam.

General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness and discipline-specific General Engineering (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical).

SSC JE Selection Process

Stage-by-stage selection.

Paper 1 → Paper 2 → Document Verification → Final merit.

How to Prepare for SSC JE — Strategy & Tips

A focused, time-tested approach to crack SSC JE.

Read the official SSC JE notification carefully to confirm eligibility, age limit and the latest exam pattern. Build strong fundamentals in reasoning, quantitative aptitude and general awareness, and revise current affairs daily. Cover the full syllabus from standard books and make short revision notes for each topic. Solve previous-year SSC JE papers and take timed mock tests to improve speed, accuracy and time management.

SSC JE — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the SSC JE exam?

SSC JE is a national-level government recruitment exam conducted by Staff Selection Commission (SSC) in the Engineering Recruitment Exams category. Exam for Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical) posts in central government departments.

Who is eligible for SSC JE?

Diploma or Degree in the relevant engineering discipline from a recognised institution.

What is the SSC JE exam pattern?

Paper 1 (CBT): General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, General Engineering (discipline-specific). Paper 2 (CBT): conventional/objective General Engineering.

What is the selection process for SSC JE?

Paper 1 → Paper 2 → Document Verification → Final merit.

When is the SSC JE exam conducted?

The SSC JE exam is held October 2026. Exact dates are announced in the official notification — always verify on https://ssc.gov.in.

Is SSC JE information on MyInternships.in free?

Yes. All exam information is completely free and compiled from official government sources, with a reminder to verify details on the official website.