The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the official notification for the Junior Engineer (JE) Examination 2025. This recruitment drive is aimed at filling 1340 vacancies for Junior Engineers (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Electrical & Mechanical) in various Government of India organizations and departments. This is an excellent opportunity for engineering diploma and degree holders to secure a Group ‘B’ (Non-Gazetted) post in the central government.
SSC JE Recruitment 2025 Overview
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Recruiting Body: Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
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Post Name: Junior Engineer (JE) – Civil, Electrical, Mechanical
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Total Vacancies: 1340 (tentative)
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Job Type: Group ‘B’ Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial
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Pay Level: Level-6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400) as per 7th CPC
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Mode of Application: Online
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
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| Start Date of Online Application | 30 June 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 21 July 2025 (11:00 PM) |
| Last Date to Pay Online Fee | 22 July 2025 (11:00 PM) |
| Application Form Correction Window | 1 – 2 August 2025 (11:00 PM) |
| Paper-I CBT Exam (Tentative) | 27 – 31 October 2025 |
| Paper-II CBT Exam (Tentative) | Jan – Feb 2026 |
SSC JE Vacancy 2025 (Tentative)
The total tentative vacancies are 1340 across various departments including:
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Central Public Works Department (CPWD)
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Military Engineer Services (MES)
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Border Roads Organization (BRO)
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Central Water Commission
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Brahmaputra Board
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National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO), and more.
Final and category-wise vacancies will be updated
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification (As on 01 January 2026)
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JE (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical): Degree or Diploma in respective engineering discipline from a recognized institute/university.
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Some departments also require 2 years of relevant work experience.
Age Limit (As on 01 January 2026)
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Up to 30 years for most posts
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Up to 32 years for JE posts in CPWD
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Age relaxation available for reserved categories as per government norms.
Application Fee
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General/OBC/EWS: ₹100/-
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SC/ST/PwBD/Women/Ex-Servicemen: Exempted
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Mode of Payment: Online (UPI, Net Banking, Debit/Credit Cards)
Selection Process
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Paper-I: Computer-Based Exam (Objective Type)
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General Intelligence & Reasoning – 50 Questions
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General Awareness – 50 Questions
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General Engineering (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical) – 100 Questions
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Total Marks: 200 | Duration: 2 Hours
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Paper-II: Computer-Based Exam (Objective Type)
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General Engineering (as per the stream) – 100 Questions
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Total Marks: 300 | Duration: 2 Hours
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Negative Marking: 0.25 for each wrong answer in Paper-I, and 1 mark in Paper-II
How to Apply
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Visit the official website
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Complete One-Time Registration (OTR)
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Fill out the online application form with required details
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Upload real-time photograph and signature
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Submit the application fee (if applicable)
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Submit and take a printout of the application form for reference
Documents Required at the Time of Application
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Scanned signature and photograph
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Valid ID proof
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Educational certificates
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Category/Reservation certificates (if applicable)
Important Notes
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Only male candidates are eligible for JE posts in BRO.
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Aadhaar authentication is recommended for a hassle-free application process.
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Applications will be rejected if photos are not clear or signatures are invalid.
Important Link
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
Conclusion
The SSC JE Recruitment 2025 presents a golden opportunity for engineering diploma/degree holders to secure a prestigious government job. With 1340 vacancies across various departments, candidates are encouraged to apply early and prepare diligently for the exams.
