Latest Update
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the SSC Junior Engineer (JE) Notification 2025 to fill a total of 1,731 vacancies for Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical disciplines. The online application process started on June 30, 2025, and the last date to submit applications was July 21, 2025. After the completion of the application process, the SSC conducted Paper I between December 3 and December 6, 2025. The provisional answer key was released on December 19, 2025. The result of Paper I is expected to be announced in early February 2026. Candidates who qualify will appear for Paper II, which is scheduled to be conducted between January and February 2026.

Overview
SSC JE is a national-level examination conducted by the Staff Selection Commission to recruit Junior Engineers in various departments and organizations under the Central Government. The recruitment process is conducted in two stages, namely Paper I and Paper II. Candidates who successfully clear both stages and complete document verification and medical examination are considered for final appointment.

Important Dates
The SSC JE 2025 notification was released on June 30, 2025, announcing 1,731 vacancies for Junior Engineer posts across various government departments. The application process was conducted online, followed by the examination schedule for Paper I and Paper II.

Vacancy Details
A total of 1,731 vacancies have been announced for Junior Engineer posts across departments such as Border Roads Organization, Central Public Works Department (CPWD), Military Engineer Services (MES), Central Water Commission, Farakka Barrage Project, DGQA-NAVAL, and others. The vacancies are distributed across categories including SC (270), ST (122), OBC (432), EWS (93), and UR (814). Category-wise and department-wise final vacancies will be available on the official SSC website. Zone-wise or state-wise vacancy details are not maintained by the Commission.

Salary Structure
Selected candidates will be appointed under Pay Level-6 of the 7th Pay Commission, with a basic pay ranging from ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400 depending on the department and post. Junior Engineers are posted in various government organizations based on their specialization and departmental requirements.

In addition to the basic pay, candidates are entitled to several allowances such as House Rent Allowance (HRA), Dearness Allowance (DA), Travel Allowance (TA), and Medical facilities. HRA varies based on city classification: 24% for X cities, 16% for Y cities, and 8% for Z cities. Dearness Allowance is provided as per government norms and is revised periodically. Employees may also receive additional benefits related to fieldwork, medical reimbursement, leave, and other government facilities.

Eligibility Criteria

Nationality
Candidates must be a citizen of India, or a subject of Nepal or Bhutan. Tibetan refugees who came to India before January 1, 1962, with the intention of permanent settlement are also eligible. Persons of Indian origin who migrated from specified countries such as Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, and certain African nations are eligible, provided they hold a certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India.

Age Limit
The age is calculated as on January 1, 2026. The general age limit ranges from 18 to 30 years for most posts, while certain departments such as CPWD allow candidates up to 32 years.

Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess a Degree or Diploma in the relevant engineering discipline from a recognized institution. Some departments also require work experience.

Exam Pattern
The SSC JE selection process consists of two computer-based examinations: Paper I and Paper II.

Paper I is an objective-type online test consisting of 200 questions for 200 marks. The duration is 120 minutes (160 minutes for candidates using a scribe).

Paper II is also an objective computer-based test focused on technical subjects of the candidate’s chosen discipline. It carries 300 marks and is conducted for 120 minutes.

Marking Scheme

• +1 mark for each correct answer

• Paper I: 0.25 negative marking per wrong answer

• Paper II: 1 mark negative per wrong answer

• No deduction for unanswered questions

Minimum qualifying marks:

• UR: 30%

• OBC/EWS: 25%

• Others: 20%

Scores are normalized if the exam is conducted in multiple shifts. In case of a tie, preference is given based on Paper II marks, followed by age and alphabetical order.

Exam Syllabus

Paper I Syllabus

General Intelligence & Reasoning: Analogies, similarities, differences, spatial visualization, problem-solving, decision making, coding-decoding, syllogism, Venn diagrams, directions, number series, and non-verbal reasoning.

General Awareness: Current affairs, Indian history, geography, polity, economy, general science, environmental issues, government schemes, sports, awards, books, and important events.

General Engineering: Candidates must attempt only one section based on their branch.

• Civil Engineering: Building materials, surveying, soil mechanics, hydraulics, environmental engineering, transportation, RCC, steel design.

• Electrical Engineering: Circuit laws, machines, power systems, measurement, utilization of electrical energy, basic electronics.

• Mechanical Engineering: Thermodynamics, theory of machines, strength of materials, fluid mechanics, production engineering, refrigeration and air conditioning.

Paper II Syllabus
Paper II focuses on advanced technical knowledge of the selected engineering discipline (Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical), covering detailed concepts related to design, analysis, systems, and practical applications.

Selection Process
Candidates first appear for Paper I. Based on normalized scores, shortlisted candidates are called for Paper II. Final selection is made based on the combined performance in Paper I and Paper II along with the preference of posts and departments submitted by the candidate. After selection, candidates must undergo document verification and medical examination. The appointment is provisional and subject to eligibility verification. Selected candidates remain on probation for two years and are liable for posting anywhere in India under All India Service Liability.

How to Apply
The SSC JE application process was conducted online through the official SSC website. Candidates were required to complete registration, fill in personal and educational details, upload photograph and signature, pay the application fee, and submit the form before the deadline.

Applications may be rejected if incomplete, if supporting documents are missing, if incorrect information is provided, or if eligibility criteria are not met.

Admit Card
SSC releases the admit card separately for each region approximately 10–15 days before the examination. Candidates must download the admit card from their respective regional SSC website and carry a printed copy along with a valid photo ID to the exam center.

Result
The SSC JE results are published on the official website in PDF format along with category-wise cut-off marks. Candidates can check their result by searching their roll number in the result PDF. Paper I results are generally declared within one month of the examination, followed by Paper II results and the final merit list.

Exam Centres
The examination is conducted across multiple cities under nine SSC regional offices, covering states and union territories across India. Candidates can choose their preferred exam centre during the application process, subject to availability.

Important Links
Candidates should regularly visit the official SSC website to check notifications, download admit cards, view results, and access other important information related to SSC JE 2025.