SSC JE Recruitment – Overview
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the SSC Junior Engineer (JE) Recruitment 2025 notification for Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical branches. A total of 1340 tentative vacancies have been announced across various central government departments. This is a golden opportunity for engineering diploma/degree holders seeking government jobs. Below is the complete overview, important dates, vacancy details, eligibility, syllabus, and application process. Interested candidates should ensure they meet all eligibility conditions (age-limit, essential qualifications, experience, category, etc.) before applying.
Important Dates
- Recruiting Body: Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
- Post Name: Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical)
- Group: ‘B’ (Non-Gazetted), Non-Ministerial
- Pay Scale: Level-6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400/-) of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix
- Job Location: All over India
- Official Website: https://ssc.gov.in
SSC JE Recruitment-Vacancy Details
Total Posts- 1340
Educational Details
- JE (Civil):
- Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized university/institution.
- For some posts like BRO/MES, 2 years’ experience is mandatory with a diploma.
- JE (Mechanical):
- Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
- Some posts like BRO/MES require additional 2 years of experience.
- JE (Electrical):
- Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
- Additional experience may be needed for organizations like BRO/MES.
Some of the Post name list have been shown. for full details please see the notification
Age Limit
| Post Type | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Up to 30 years | Born between 02.01.1996 to 01.01.2008 |
| Up to 32 years (for CPWD posts) | Born between 02.01.1994 to 01.01.2008 |
Age relaxation as per govt guidelines
- OBC – 3 Years
- SC/ST – 5 Years
- PWD- 10 Years
SSC JE Recruitment – Salary
- Pay Level 6 (Basic Pay: ₹35,400; Gross ~₹50,000–₹60,000)
Exam Pattern
Paper‑I (200 marks, 2 hrs)
- General Intelligence & Reasoning (50 Q/50 M)
- General Awareness (50 Q/50 M)
- General Engineering (100 Q/100 M)
Paper‑II (300 marks, 2 hrs)
- Discipline‑specific Engineering (Civil/Mech/Electrical) – 100 Q/300 M
- Negative marking: –1 mark/Q
Study Plan:
- Months 1–3: Cover static topics (GA, basics of each engineering stream).
- Months 4–5: Practice MCQs; start timed sectional mocks.
- Month 6: Full‑length mocks, revision of weak areas, formula sheets.
Download Notification in PDF
SSC JE Recruitment – Application Process
- General/OBC/EWS: ₹100/‑
- Exempted: SC/ST, PwBD, Women, Ex‑Servicemen
Payment methods: NetBanking, UPI, Visa/MasterCard/Maestro/RuPay debit cards.
SSC JE Recruitment – Selection Process
- Paper‑I – Shortlisting by normalized marks
- Paper‑II – Final technical score addition
- Normalization – Adjusts multi‑shift paper difficulty
- Merit List – Based on combined normalized scores
- Document Verification (DV) – Original certificates check
- Medical Fitness / PET – For BRO candidates
- Final Offer – User department issues appointment letter
SSC JE Recruitment – How to Apply
- One‑Time Registration (OTR)
- Visit https://ssc.gov.in → “Register Now”
- Use valid mobile & email; note your OTR number.
- Login & Fill Form
- Enter personal, educational, category details carefully.
- Capture real‑time photo via webcam module (good lighting, plain background).
- Upload Signature
- JPEG (10–20 KB; ~6 × 2 cm).
- Select Exam Centers
- Give 3 preferences in order; SSC tries to accommodate the first choice.
- Pay Fee (if applicable)
- Check “Payment Status” link after transaction.
- Print Confirmation
- Keep at least two printed copies for your records.
SSC JE Recruitment – Essential Documents
- Educational: 10th, 12th, Degree/Diploma certificates & mark sheets
- Category Proof: SC/ST/OBC (state‑specific), EWS certificate (FY 2024‑25)
- PwBD Certificate: As per Annexure I/IA/XI
- Photo ID: Aadhaar, Voter ID, Passport, Driving License
- Others: Ex‑SM, EWS, PwD, if applicable
SSC JE Recruitment – Important Links
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 30 June 2025 |
| Apply Online Start | 30 June 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 21 July 2025 (23:00) |
| Fee Payment Deadline | 22 July 2025 (23:00) |
| Correction Window | 1–2 Aug 2025 |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Paper‑I Exam | 27–31 Oct 2025 |
| Paper‑II Exam | Jan–Feb 2026 |
FAQ – SSC JE Recruitment 2025
Can diploma holders apply without experience?
Yes, except for BRO/MES posts which mandate 2 years’ post‑diploma experience.
Can I change my exam center later?
No. Choose carefully; once booked, no change is allowed.
What if I miss the fee deadline?
Your application will be marked “Incomplete” and summarily rejected.
Is there sectional timing?
No, you can allocate time across sections as you wish within the total duration.