SSC Junior Engineer JE Recruitment 2026 – 1,748 Posts

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Update verified 11 September 2026: SSC issued an addendum on 10 September changing the IMD Scientific Assistant qualification in paragraph 2(13). Eligible routes are a science bachelor’s degree including Physics, or one of the specified computer/electronics/instrumentation/IT/communication degrees. The second route additionally requires Class XII with Physics and Mathematics. The upper age shown for this post is 30 years. Other provisions remain unchanged. IMD applicants should compare the exact degree title and Class XII subjects with the addendum before applying. The original recruitment PDF remains linked below; read both documents together. Addendum: https://ssc.gov.in/api/attachment/uploads/masterData/NoticeBoards/Addendum_JE_10092026.pdf SSC has opened the Junior Engineer Examination 2026 for 1,748 tentative Group B vacancies in participating Central Government departments. The recruitment covers Civil, Electrical, Mechanical and Telecom engineering streams and also Scientific Assistant posts in the India Meteorological Department. Important candidate checklist: • Submit the online form by 22 September 2026, 11:00 PM. • Pay the fee, if applicable, by 23 September 2026, 11:00 PM. • The correction window will remain open from 28 to 30 September 2026. • Check the exact educational qualification and experience against the selected department/post before applying. • Paper-I is qualifying in nature; final selection is based on Paper-II performance, preferences and eligibility verification. • BRO Junior Engineer posts carry separate physical and medical standards and are open only to eligible male candidates. Vacancies are tentative and may be revised by SSC. Candidates should read the official 97-page notice carefully and keep a copy of the submitted application and payment status.