The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the notification for the Junior Engineer (JE) Examination 2025. If you’re a diploma or degree holder in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, this is your golden opportunity to secure a Group ‘B’ Non-Gazetted central government job with a handsome pay scale of ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 (Level-6).
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Start of Online Applications | 30 June 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 21 July 2025 (11 PM) |
| Last Date for Online Fee Payment | 22 July 2025 (11 PM) |
| Application Correction Window | 1–2 August 2025 |
| Paper-I Exam Dates (CBT) | 27–31 October 2025 |
| Paper-II Exam Dates (CBT) | Jan–Feb 2026 |
Number of Vacancies
- Tentative Vacancies: 1340
- Posts are distributed across various central government departments like:
- CPWD
- Central Water Commission
- Border Roads Organisation (BRO)
- MES (Military Engineer Services)
- NTRO
- And more…
Post & Educational Qualification
Junior Engineer (Civil / Mechanical / Electrical)
Minimum Qualification:
- Diploma or Degree in the relevant engineering discipline.
- For some posts like BRO & MES, 2 years of relevant experience is also required.
Distance learning engineering degrees (except IGNOU till 2009–10) are not valid.
Application Fee
- General/OBC/EWS: ₹100
- Women/SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen: Exempted
- Mode of Payment: Online (UPI, Net Banking, Debit/Credit Cards)
Age Limit (as on 01 Jan 2026)
| Post Type | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| General Posts | Up to 30 years |
| CPWD & CWC | Up to 32 years |
Relaxation Available:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- PwBD: Up to 15 years depending on category
Pay Scale
- Level 6 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix: ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400
Selection Process
- Paper-I (Computer-Based)
- General Intelligence & Reasoning: 50 Qs
- General Awareness: 50 Qs
- General Engineering (based on discipline): 100 Qs
- Total: 200 Marks
- Paper-II (Computer-Based)
- Subject-specific (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical): 300 Marks
- Document Verification
Note: Negative marking of 0.25 in Paper-I and 1 mark in Paper-II per wrong answer.
PwBD & BRO-Specific Notes
- Certain disabilities are eligible except for Visually Handicapped (VH).
- Only male candidates can apply for BRO JE posts.
- Physical and medical standards apply strictly for BRO roles.
How to Apply
- Visit https://ssc.gov.in
- Complete One-Time Registration (OTR)
- Fill out the online application form
- Upload real-time photo and scanned signature
- Submit & pay fees (if applicable)
- Tip: Use Aadhaar-based authentication for seamless registration.
Application Correction Window
- You can correct your application twice during 1–2 August 2025.
- Correction Fee: ₹200 (first time), ₹500 (second time)
Exam Centres
SSC has centers across all 9 regions in India including Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Lucknow, Guwahati, and more.
Syllabus Highlights
- Paper-I: Reasoning, Awareness, and Subject Basics
- Paper-II: In-depth Subject Knowledge (Civil, Mech, or Electrical)
- Difficulty level: Diploma standard
- Scientific calculator and IS456 table will be provided digitally in exam.
Official Notification & Apply Online
Download Official Notification PDF
Apply Now on SSC Portal
Final Tips
- Choose your engineering stream wisely while applying.
- Practice previous year questions and mock tests.
- Don’t wait for the last day to apply — server issues may occur.
