The Staff Selection Commission has released the SSC JE 2026 notification for the recruitment of Junior Engineers in various Government of India departments and organisations. Civil Engineering candidates can submit their applications online through the official SSC website from 2 September 2026.
This article covers only the important dates, vacancies, age limit and application process for Junior Engineer (Civil) posts.
SSC JE 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification release date | 2 September 2026 |
| Online application period | 2 September to 22 September 2026 |
| Last date and time to apply | 22 September 2026, 11:00 PM |
| Last date for online fee payment | 23 September 2026, 11:00 PM |
| Application correction window | 28 to 30 September 2026 |
| Last date for application correction | 30 September 2026, 11:00 PM |
| Tentative Paper I examination | October/November 2026 |
| Tentative Paper II examination | December 2026 |
Candidates should complete the application well before the closing date to avoid website traffic or payment-related problems.
SSC JE 2026 Civil Engineering Vacancies
The SSC JE 2026 notification announces a total of 1,748 tentative vacancies. However, this number includes the different posts covered by the notification. A separate vacancy count exclusively for Junior Engineer Civil has not been provided in the notification.
SSC will publish the post-wise and category-wise vacancy details separately on its official website under:
For Candidates → Tentative Vacancy
State-wise and zone-wise vacancy details are not collected or published by SSC. Candidates may contact the respective department for such information.
Departments Recruiting Junior Engineer Civil
Junior Engineer Civil posts are included in the following organisations:
- Border Roads Organisation
- Brahmaputra Board, Ministry of Jal Shakti
- Central Water Commission
- Central Public Works Department
- Central Water and Power Research Station
- Farakka Barrage Project, Ministry of Jal Shakti
- Military Engineer Services
- National Technical Research Organisation
- Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships
- Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying
The notified vacancies are tentative and may be revised before the final selection.
SSC JE Civil Age Limit 2026
The crucial date for calculating the candidate’s age is 1 August 2026.
Posts with an Upper Age Limit of 30 Years
Candidates must have been born between:
2 August 1996 and 1 August 2008
The upper age limit is 30 years for Civil Engineering posts in:
- Border Roads Organisation
- Brahmaputra Board
- Central Water Commission
- Central Water and Power Research Station
- Farakka Barrage Project
- Military Engineer Services
- National Technical Research Organisation
- Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying
Posts with an Upper Age Limit of 32 Years
Candidates must have been born between:
2 August 1994 and 1 August 2008
The upper age limit is 32 years for Civil Engineering posts in:
- Central Public Works Department
- Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships
The date of birth entered in the application must match the date recorded in the candidate’s Matriculation or Secondary Examination Certificate.
Age Relaxation
Eligible candidates can claim relaxation in the upper age limit as follows:
| Category | Upper-age relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PwBD – Unreserved/EWS | 10 years |
| PwBD – OBC | 13 years |
| PwBD – SC/ST | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 years after deducting military service from the actual age |
| Eligible disabled Defence Personnel – UR/EWS/OBC | 3 years |
| Eligible disabled Defence Personnel – SC/ST | 8 years |
Age relaxation will be granted only when the candidate fulfils the conditions specified in the official notification.
How to Apply for SSC JE 2026
Applications must be submitted online through:
- The official SSC website: https://ssc.gov.in
- The mySSC mobile application available on the Google Play Store
SSC JE 2026 Application Steps
- Visit the official SSC website.
- Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) on the new SSC website.
- Log in using the registered credentials.
- Select Junior Engineer Examination, 2026.
- Enter the required personal, educational and communication details.
- Choose the relevant Junior Engineer Civil post preferences.
- Capture a live photograph through the application module.
- Upload the scanned signature in the prescribed format.
- Preview the complete application and verify all details.
- Pay the applicable examination fee.
- Submit the application and save a copy for future reference.
Candidates should note that an OTR created on the old SSC website will not be valid. A fresh OTR must be completed on ssc.gov.in.
Photograph and Signature Requirements
The application system will capture a real-time photograph of the candidate. While taking the photograph:
- Use a well-lit location with a plain background.
- Keep the camera at eye level.
- Look directly at the camera.
- Ensure the entire face is clearly visible.
- Do not wear a cap, mask, glasses or spectacles.
The scanned signature must be uploaded in JPEG format, with a file size between 10 KB and 20 KB. The recommended signature dimensions are approximately 6 cm × 2 cm.
SSC JE 2026 Application Fee
The application fee is ₹100.
The following candidates are exempted from paying the fee:
- Women candidates
- SC candidates
- ST candidates
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities
- Eligible Ex-Servicemen
The fee can be paid through:
- BHIM UPI
- Net Banking
- Visa card
- MasterCard
- Maestro card
- RuPay debit card
Candidates must verify that their payment status is successful. Applications remaining incomplete due to non-receipt of the fee will be rejected.
Application Correction Charges
Candidates can correct and resubmit their application during the correction window.
- First correction and resubmission: ₹200
- Second correction and resubmission: ₹500
Only candidates whose completed applications were received within the original application period can use the correction facility.
💡 Final Thoughts
The SSC JE 2026 notification offers an important Central Government career opportunity for Civil Engineering graduates and diploma holders. A total of 1,748 tentative vacancies have been announced across the posts covered by the notification, while the exact Junior Engineer Civil vacancy distribution will be published separately.
Eligible candidates should complete their online application on or before 22 September 2026 and carefully verify their age, personal information, photograph, signature and payment status before final submission.
