SSC JE Scientific Assistant IMD 2026 Eligibility: SSC JE 2026 Notification, 1748 Vacancy, Dates & Pay Details

Staff Selection Commission has released the SSC JE 2026 Notification for 1,748 tentative vacancies across 14 central government organizations — and most candidates scanning it are missing one detail: this exam isn’t only for engineers. SSC JE 2026 also recruits Scientific Assistant in the India Meteorological Department (IMD), a post with completely different eligibility (a Physics/Computer Science/Electronics degree, not an engineering diploma) buried inside the same notification.

SSC JE Scientific Assistant IMD 2026 Eligibility

Online applications open 2 September 2026 and close 22 September 2026. Whether you’re eyeing JE (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical/Telecom) or the IMD Scientific Assistant route, this guide breaks down the complete organization-wise vacancy and eligibility table, age limits, exam pattern, pay scale, and every date from the official notice — so nothing gets missed before the window closes.

SSC JE 2026: Quick Overview & Important Dates

DetailInformation
Conducting BodyStaff Selection Commission (SSC)
Exam NameJunior Engineer Examination, 2026
Posts CoveredJE (Civil), JE (Electrical), JE (Mechanical), JE (Telecom), Scientific Assistant (IMD)
Tentative Vacancies1,748
Organizations14 (BRO, Brahmaputra Board, CWC, CPWD, CWPRS, DGQA-Naval, Farakka Barrage Project, MES, NTRO, DG Lighthouses & Lightships, DoT, IMD, Ministry of Fisheries)
Application ModeOnline only (ssc.gov.in or mySSC app)
Online Application Start Date2 September 2026
Online Application Last Date22 September 2026 (23:00 hours)
Last Date for Online Fee Payment23 September 2026 (23:00 hours)
Application Correction Window28 September 2026 – 30 September 2026 (23:00 hours)
Tentative Computer Based Examination (Paper-I)October/November 2026
Tentative Computer Based Examination (Paper-II)December 2026
Application Fee₹100 (exempted for Women/SC/ST/PwBD/ESM)
Exam ModeComputer Based Examination (CBE), Paper-I and Paper-II
Exam LanguageEnglish and Hindi
Pay ScaleGroup ‘B’, Level-6, ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 (7th CPC)
Helpline (for issues filling the form)180 030 930 63
Official Websitessc.gov.in

This schedule is tentative, as stated in the official notice; any change will be announced only on ssc.gov.in.

SSC JE 2026 Vacancy: 1748 Posts (Tentative)

SSC has notified 1,748 (tentative) vacancies for this cycle. Post-wise and category-wise vacancy break-up will be published separately on the Commission’s website (ssc.gov.in > For Candidates > Tentative Vacancy) — REQUIRES OFFICIAL CHECK: state-wise or zone-wise vacancy splits are not compiled by SSC itself; candidates must check with the concerned User Department for that level of detail.

Organization-Wise Posts, Eligibility & Age Limit

This is the complete organization-wise breakdown from the official notification — essential educational qualification (EQ) and age limit (as on the cut-off date, 1 August 2026) for every post.

S.NoOrganizationPostEssential Educational QualificationAge Limit
1Border Roads Organization (BRO)JE (Civil)Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University/Institute; OR (a) Three-Year Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University/Institute/Board; and (b) Two years of working experience in Planning/Execution/Maintenance of Civil Engineering worksUp to 30 years
JE (E & M)Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University/Institute; OR (a) Three-year Diploma in Electrical/Automobile/Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University/Institute/Board; and (b) Two-Year experience in Planning/Execution/Maintenance of Electrical or Mechanical Engineering worksUp to 30 years
2Brahmaputra Board, Ministry of Jal ShaktiJE (C)Three-Year Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or InstitutionUp to 30 years
3Central Water CommissionJE (M)Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University or InstitutionUp to 30 years
JE (C)Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or InstitutionUp to 30 years
4Central Public Works Department (CPWD)JE (E)Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University or InstituteUp to 32 years
JE (C)Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or InstituteUp to 32 years
5Central Water and Power Research StationJE (E)Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a recognized InstituteUp to 30 years
JE (C)Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized InstituteUp to 30 years
6DGQA-Naval, Ministry of DefenceJE (M)Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized Institute; or (a) Three-Year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University or Institution plus (b) Two-Year experience in the respective fieldUp to 30 years
JE (E)Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized University; or (a) Three-year Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a recognized University or Institution plus (b) Two-Year experience in the respective fieldUp to 30 years
7-8Farakka Barrage Project, Ministry of Jal ShaktiJE (E)Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a recognized University, Institute, or BoardUp to 30 years
JE (C)Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University, Institute, or BoardUp to 30 years
9Military Engineer Services (MES)JE (C)Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University; Or (a) Three-year Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized Institute, University, or Board; and (b) Two years’ experience in Planning, Execution, and Maintenance of Civil Engineering worksUp to 30 years
JE (E & M)Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University; Or (a) Three-Year diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized Institute or University or Board; and (b) Two-Year experience in Planning, Execution, and Maintenance of Electrical or Mechanical Engineering WorksUp to 30 years
10National Technical Research Organization (NTRO)JE (C)Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University/InstitutionUp to 30 years
11Director General of Lighthouses & Lightships, Ministry of Ports, Shipping & WaterwaysJE (C)Degree in Civil Engineering, OR Diploma in Civil Engineering with three years’ experience, OR Equivalent qualificationUp to 32 years
JE (E)Degree in Electrical Engineering, OR Diploma in Electrical Engineering with three years’ experience, OR Equivalent qualificationUp to 32 years
12Department of Telecommunication (DoT)JE (Telecom)Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Electrical or Electronics or Electrical Communications or Computer Science or Telecommunications or Information Technology or Instrumentation from a recognized University or InstituteUp to 30 years
13India Meteorological Department (IMD)Scientific AssistantBachelor’s Degree in Science with Physics as one of the subjects from a recognised institution or university; OR Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Computer Applications or Electronics or Electronics and Communication Engineering or Electronics Telecommunication Engineering or Instrumentation or Information Technology or Telecommunication Engineering or Communication Engineering from a recognised institution or universityUp to 30 years
14Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and DairyingJE (C)Degree or three-year diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognised University or InstituteUp to 30 years

Cross-eligibility notes (from the official notice):

  • Candidates opting for JE (Mechanical) are also eligible for JE (Electrical & Mechanical).
  • Candidates opting for JE (Telecom) are also eligible for Scientific Assistant (IMD)/JE (Electrical), subject to fulfilling EQ.
  • Candidates opting for JE (Electrical) are also eligible for JE (Telecom) (subject to EQ) and JE (Electrical & Mechanical).
  • Candidates opting for Scientific Assistant are also eligible for JE (Telecom), subject to fulfilling its EQ.

SSC JE Scientific Assistant (IMD) 2026: Eligibility Explained

This is the post most SSC JE 2026 coverage skips over, because it isn’t an engineering post at all. Scientific Assistant in the India Meteorological Department (IMD) requires:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Science with Physics as one of the subjects, from a recognized institution/university, OR
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science / Computer Applications / Electronics / Electronics & Communication Engineering / Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering / Instrumentation / Information Technology / Telecommunication Engineering / Communication Engineering from a recognized institution/university.

Age limit for this post is up to 30 years (as on 1 August 2026), same age-window logic as most other posts in this notice. Candidates eligible for Scientific Assistant are also automatically eligible to apply for JE (Telecom), provided they meet JE (Telecom)’s own EQ separately.

In the exam itself, Scientific Assistant (IMD) candidates attempt one of three technical papers — Part-D (Computer Science & IT), Part-E (Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering), or Part-F (Physics) — chosen at the time of filling the Online Application Form, based on their stream/branch.

Age Relaxation

The crucial date for age reckoning is 1 August 2026.

CodeCategoryAge Relaxation Beyond Upper Age Limit
01SC/ST5 years
02OBC3 years
03PwBD (Unreserved/EWS)10 years
04PwBD (OBC)13 years
05PwBD (SC/ST)15 years
06Ex-Servicemen (ESM)3 years after deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age
08Defence Personnel disabled in operations during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area, released as a consequence (Unreserved/EWS/OBC)3 years
09Defence Personnel disabled in operations during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area, released as a consequence (SC/ST)8 years

Note: Age relaxation is not admissible to sons, daughters, or dependents of Ex-Servicemen.

Application Fee

CategoryFee
General/OBC/EWS (Male)₹100
Women (all categories)Exempted
SC/STExempted
PwBDExempted
Ex-Servicemen (ESM)Exempted

Fee is payable only via BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or Visa/MasterCard/Maestro/RuPay Debit card, up to 23 September 2026 (23:00 hours). Fee once paid is non-refundable and cannot be adjusted against any other exam.

Reservation Details

Reservation for SC/ST/OBC/EWS and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) is determined by the individual Indenting Organizations and communicated to SSC — the Commission itself does not decide vacancy-wise reservation splits. There is no reservation for Ex-Servicemen (ESM) category, since JE posts are classified as Group ‘B’; ESM candidates only get the age-relaxation benefit listed above.

PwBD suitability (except BRO): the posts covered in this notice are identified as suitable for specific categories of Benchmark Disability depending on the post — broadly Deaf/Hard of Hearing (D/HH), Locomotor disabilities without neurological/limb dysfunction (OA/OL/CP/LC/Dw/AAV/SD/SI), Specific Learning Disability/Mental Illness (SLD/MI), and Multiple Disabilities (MD) combining the above. JE (Telecom) in DoT additionally accepts Low Vision candidates. REQUIRES OFFICIAL CHECK: exact sub-category suitability varies post-by-post — candidates should confirm their specific disability category against the detailed table in the official notice.

Scribe/Technology/Assistive Devices facility: available to PwBD candidates with Low Vision/Cerebral Palsy (on request while filling the form), and to other PwBD/PwD candidates with a valid medical certificate. A compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour of examination is given to candidates using this facility. Only male candidates are eligible for JE posts in the Border Roads Organization (BRO), and BRO applicants must separately satisfy BRO’s own Physical Efficiency Test and medical standards.

Pay Scale / Salary

All posts under this notice — JE (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical/Telecom) and Scientific Assistant (IMD) — are Group ‘B’ posts in Pay Level-6 of the 7th Central Pay Commission Pay Matrix, with a pay band of ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400REQUIRES OFFICIAL CHECK: exact in-hand salary after allowances (DA, HRA, TA) varies by posting location and is not detailed in the syllabus/eligibility notice itself.

SSC JE 2026 Exam Pattern

The Computer Based Examination (CBE) is conducted in two papers — Paper-I (qualifying) and Paper-II (merit-determining).

PaperSubjectQuestions/Max MarksDurationNegative Marking
Paper-I(i) General Intelligence & Reasoning50/502 hours (2 hrs 40 min for scribe-eligible candidates)-0.25 per wrong answer
Paper-I(ii) General Awareness50/50(same session)-0.25 per wrong answer
Paper-I(iii) Relevant Engineering/Technical subject (Part-A to Part-G as applicable)100/100(same session)-0.25 per wrong answer
Paper-IIRelevant Engineering/Technical subject (Part-A to Part-G as applicable)100/3002 hours (2 hrs 40 min for scribe-eligible candidates)-1 per wrong answer

Key rules:

  • Paper-I is qualifying in nature — candidates are shortlisted for Paper-II based on Paper-I merit, subject to minimum qualifying marks.
  • Separate merit lists are drawn for JE (Civil), JE (Electrical & Mechanical), Scientific Assistant (IMD), and JE (Telecom).
  • Both papers are Objective Type, Multiple-Choice Questions only, set in Hindi and English.
  • Scientific Calculator is available on-screen for the full exam duration; no physical calculator is allowed.
  • IS 456:2000 Code of Practice and Steam Table (where required) are available on the candidate’s console.
  • Scores are normalized if the exam runs in multiple shifts; Mechanical and Electrical Engineering scores are also normalized against each other since they use different question papers.
  • Tentative Answer Keys are published after CBE; candidates can raise objections at ₹50 per question (non-refundable).

Indicative Syllabus

The official notice specifies the standard of Engineering subjects as approximately Diploma level (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical), and for Computer Science & IT, Electronics & Telecommunication, Physics, and Telecommunication as approximately graduation level.

Paper-I SectionSubjects
General Intelligence & ReasoningAnalogies, similarities/differences, space visualization, problem-solving, analysis, judgment, decision-making, visual memory, arithmetical reasoning, verbal/figure classification, number series
General AwarenessCurrent events, India and neighbouring countries — History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Polity, Scientific Research
Part-A (Civil Engineering)Engineering Mechanics, Solid Mechanics, Structural Analysis, Construction Materials & Management, Estimating/Costing/Valuation, Concrete Structures, Steel Structures, Surveying, Soil Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulics, Hydrology & Irrigation Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Transportation Engineering
Part-B (Electrical Engineering)Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering, Magnetic Circuits, A.C. Fundamentals, Measurement & Measuring Instruments, Electrical Machines, Special Electric Machines & Synchronous Generators, Generation/Transmission/Distribution, Estimation & Costing, Utilization of Electrical Energy, Basic Electronics, Power Electronics
Part-C (Mechanical Engineering)Engineering Mechanics, Strength of Materials, Theory of Machines, Machine Design, Materials Science & Engineering, Thermal Engineering, Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulic Machinery, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Metrology & Measurement, Advanced Manufacturing Processes
Part-D (Computer Science & IT)Engineering Mathematics, Digital Logic, Computer Organization & Architecture, Programming & Data Structures, Algorithms, Theory of Computation, Compiler Design, Operating System, Databases, Computer Networks
Part-E (Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering)Electronic Materials & Components, Diodes, Transistors, Amplifiers & Oscillators, AC/Three-Phase Circuits, Digital Electronics; Antennas, Radio Wave Propagation, Modulation, Multiplexing, Digital Communication, Wireless Telecommunications
Part-F (Physics)Mathematical Methods, Mechanics, Properties of Matter, Oscillations, Waves, Optics, Electricity, Magnetism, Kinetic Theory, Thermodynamics, Modern Physics, Solid State Physics, Semiconductor Devices, Analog & Digital Electronics
Part-G (Telecommunications)Engineering Mathematics, Network Analysis, Signals & Systems, Electronic Devices, Analog/Digital Circuits, Control Systems, Analog/Digital Communications, Electromagnetics

Paper-II covers the same Part-A to Part-G subjects at a deeper, application level (design, analysis, and numericals within each subject area) — a full topic-by-topic Paper-II syllabus breakdown will be covered in a separate detailed Syllabus article, linked here once published.

How to Apply for SSC JE 2026

  1. Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) on ssc.gov.in (an OTR from the old ssc.nic.in website will not work on the new site).
  2. Log in and fill the Online Application Form for SSC JE 2026 — via the SSC website or the mySSC mobile app.
  3. Opt for Aadhaar-Based Authentication where possible — it exempts you from separately uploading a pre-existing photograph/signature meeting strict format rules.
  4. Capture your live photograph as prompted (plain background, no cap/spectacles, full-frontal view) and upload your signature (JPEG, 10–20 KB, ~6.0 cm × 2.0 cm).
  5. PwBD/PwD candidates seeking reservation or scribe facility must upload the relevant disability certificate at this stage itself.
  6. Pay the application fee (if applicable) — ₹100, online mode only.
  7. Use the Preview/Print option to verify every field before final submission, and keep a copy of the submitted form.

Application Form Correction Window

Correction AttemptCharges
First correction/resubmission₹200
Second correction/resubmission₹500

Correction window: 28 September 2026 – 30 September 2026 (23:00 hours). Only two corrections are allowed; no further changes are permitted after this window closes, under any circumstances.

Exam Centres (Region-Wise)

RegionExamination CentresStates/UTs Under Jurisdiction
Central Region (CR)Bhagalpur, Gaya, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Agra, Prayagraj, Bareilly, Gorakhpur, Jhansi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Meerut, Varanasi, Darbhanga, Chapra, Purnea, Saharsa, MungerBihar and Uttar Pradesh
Eastern Region (ER)Sri Vijaya Puram, Ranchi, Dhanbad, Jamshedpur, Suri, Burdwan, Durgapur, Balasore, Berhampore, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Sambalpur, Rourkela, Dhenkanal, Gangtok, Kolkata, Siliguri, Kalyani, MaldaAndaman & Nicobar Islands, Jharkhand, Odisha, Sikkim, West Bengal
Karnataka, Kerala Region (KKR)Bengaluru, Belgavi, Kalaburagi/Gulbarga, Mangalore, Mysore, Shivamogga, Hubballi, Udupi, Kannur, Kottayam, Kozhikode, Thiruvananthapuram, Ernakulam, Kollam, Thrissur, Kavaratti, Alappuzha, MalappuramKarnataka, Kerala, Lakshadweep
Madhya Pradesh Region (MPR)Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur, Satna, Sagar, Ujjain, Bilaspur, Raipur, Durg BhilaiChhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh
North Eastern Region (NER)Itanagar, Guwahati (Dispur), Imphal, Shillong, Aizawl, Dimapur, AgartalaArunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura
Northern Region (NR)Delhi, Bikaner, Jaipur, Udaipur, Sikar, Dehradun, Haldwani, RoorkeeDelhi, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand
North Western Region (NWR)Chandigarh/Mohali, Hamirpur, Shimla, Jammu, Samba, Srinagar (J&K), Bathinda, Amritsar, Jalandhar, Patiala, LudhianaChandigarh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Punjab
Southern Region (SR)Guntur, Kakinada, Kurnool, Nellore, Rajahmundry, Tirupathi, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Puducherry, Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Salem, Tiruchirappalli, Tirunelveli, Vellore, Hyderabad, Karimnagar, Warangal, Krishnagiri, Srikakulam, Eluru, SiddipetAndhra Pradesh, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, Telangana
Western Region (WR)Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Rajkot, Surat, Mehsana, Amravati, Kolhapur, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Mumbai, Nagpur, Nashik, Pune, Panaji, Jalgaon, NandedDadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, Goa, Gujarat, Maharashtra

A candidate can give three centre preferences within the same region, in priority order. No centre-change request will be considered later, and SSC reserves the right to add, cancel, or divert candidates to a different centre than the one opted for.

Selection Process & Document Verification

  1. Paper-I (CBE) — qualifying in nature; shortlists candidates for Paper-II based on merit.
  2. Paper-II (CBE) — determines final merit; separate merit lists for JE (Civil), JE (Electrical & Mechanical), Scientific Assistant (IMD), and JE (Telecom).
  3. Post Preferences — shortlisted candidates submit post/department preference via an Online Option Form before the First Round of Tentative Allocation (FRTA).
  4. Document Verification (DV) — conducted by the concerned User Department after the final result. Documents required: Matriculation/Secondary Certificate, Educational Qualification Certificate, Experience Certificate (if applicable), Caste/Category Certificate (if applicable), Disability Certificate (if applicable), Ex-Servicemen documents (if applicable), age-relaxation certificate (if applicable), No Objection Certificate (if already employed in government), and any name-change documentation.
  5. Medical Examination — applicable for relevant posts (e.g., BRO), as per the physical/medical standards specified in the notice.

Candidature remains provisional until all certificates/documents are verified and found satisfactory.

Important Links

ResourceLink
Official SSC Websitehttps://ssc.gov.in/
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FAQ

Does SSC JE 2026 include non-engineering posts ?

Yes. Alongside JE (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical/Telecom), SSC JE 2026 also recruits Scientific Assistant in the India Meteorological Department (IMD), which requires a Physics/Computer Science/Electronics degree rather than an engineering diploma.

Is the age limit the same across all organizations ?

No. Most organizations (BRO, CWC, CWPRS, MES, NTRO, DoT, IMD, Ministry of Fisheries) cap the age at 30 years, while CPWD and the Directorate General of Lighthouses & Lightships allow up to 32 years — check the specific post’s row in the eligibility table above.

What are the important SSC JE 2026 dates ?

Applications open 2 September 2026 and close 22 September 2026, fee payment closes 23 September 2026, the correction window runs 28-30 September 2026, Paper-I is tentatively in October/November 2026, and Paper-II is tentatively in December 2026.

What is the SSC JE 2026 pay scale ?

All posts under this notice are Group ‘B’, Pay Level-6, with a pay band of ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400 under the 7th Central Pay Commission.

How many papers are there in SSC JE 2026, and what’s the negative marking ?

There are two papers — Paper-I (qualifying) with -0.25 marks per wrong answer, and Paper-II (merit-determining) with -1 mark per wrong answer.

What is the application fee, and who is exempted ?

The fee is ₹100. Women candidates and candidates from SC, ST, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen categories are exempted from paying the fee.

Can I correct my SSC JE 2026 application form after submitting it ?

Yes, up to two times during the correction window (28-30 September 2026) — ₹200 for the first correction and ₹500 for the second. No further changes are allowed after that.

What is the eligibility for SSC JE Scientific Assistant (IMD) 2026 ?

A Bachelor’s Degree in Science with Physics, or a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/Computer Applications/Electronics/Electronics & Communication/Electronics & Telecommunication/Instrumentation/Information Technology/Telecommunication/Communication Engineering, from a recognized institution or university, with an age limit of up to 30 years.

In which languages will the SSC JE 2026 exam be conducted ?

Both Paper-I and Paper-II will be set in Hindi and English only.

Author’s Suggestion

If you’re eligible for Scientific Assistant (IMD) but were only tracking JE Civil/Mechanical/Electrical coverage, don’t skip this option purely because it’s less talked about — smaller applicant awareness genuinely means less competition per seat. Whichever post you’re targeting, lock your organization and post choice before filling the form, since the subject/stream opted for at application time cannot be changed later under any circumstances.


Disclaimer

This article is based on the official Notice of the Junior Engineer Examination, 2026 issued by the Staff Selection Commission. The exam schedule is explicitly tentative in the official notice; candidates should verify all dates, vacancy numbers, and post-wise details directly on ssc.gov.in before applying.

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