The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the notification for the SSC Junior Engineer (JE) Recruitment 2025. The exam is being conducted to fill Junior Engineer vacancies in Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical disciplines across various ministries, departments, and government organizations.
The official notification PDF was released on 30th June 2025 and can be accessed via the SSC’s main portal: www.ssc.gov.in. Eligible candidates must complete their application before the deadline of 21st July 2025.
The SSC JE Paper 1 Exam is scheduled to take place from 27th to 31st October 2025.
This article includes:
- A direct link to the online application form,
- Step-by-step registration process,
- Eligibility criteria,
- Important exam dates,
- And answers to frequently asked questions.
If you’re planning to work as a government engineer, don’t miss this opportunity. Read on to learn how to apply, who is eligible, and key details about the SSC JE 2025 exam.
Overview of SSC JE Recruitment 2025
| Conducting Authority | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Post Name | Junior Engineer (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical) |
| Total Vacancy | 1340 |
| Application Period | 30th June 2025 to 21st July 2025 |
| Examination Dates | Paper 1: 27–31 Oct 2025 Paper 2: Jan–Feb 2026 (tentative) |
| Selection Process | 1. Paper 1 2. Paper 2 3. D.V |
| Official Website | www.ssc.nic.in |
SSC JE Recruitment 2025 Eligibility Criteria
To applying for SSC JE Recruitment 2025, candidates need to fulfil the basic requirement including educational qualification and age limit, which have been discussed below:
Educational Qualification:
| Post Name | Educational Qualification Required |
| J.E. (Civil), BRO | Degree or 3-Year Diploma in Civil Engineering. And 2 years of experience |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical & Mechanical), BRO | Degree or 3-Year Diploma in Electrical/Automobile/Mechanical Engineering. And 2 years of experience |
| Junior Engineer (Civil), CPWD | Diploma in Civil Engineering |
| Junior Engineer (Civil), Brahmaputra Board (MoJS) | 3-Year Diploma in Civil Engineering |
| Junior Engineer (Civil), CWC | 3-Year Diploma in Civil Engineering |
| Junior Engineer (Mechanical), CWC | Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical), CPWD | Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical), Central Water Power Research Station | Diploma in Electrical Engineering |
| Junior Engineer (Civil), Central Water Power Research Station | Diploma in Civil Engineering |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical), DGQA-NAVAL (Ministry of Defence) | Diploma in Electrical Engineering OR 3-Year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering. And 2 years of experience |
| Junior Engineer (Mechanical), DGQA-NAVAL (Ministry of Defence) | Diploma in Mechanical Engineering and 2 years of experience |
| Junior Engineer (Civil), Farakka Barrage Project (MoJS) | Diploma in Civil Engineering |
| Junior Engineer (Civil), NTRO | Diploma in Civil Engineering |
Age limit:
- For posts with an upper age limit of 30 years, applicants must have been born between January 1996 and January 2008.
- For posts where the age limit is 32 years, the date of birth must fall between January 1994 and January 2008.
| Classes | Age Relaxation |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PwD | 10 years |
| PwD + OBC | 13 years |
| SC / ST+ PwD | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 years (after deduction of military service) |
| Defence Personnel (General/OBC) | 3 years |
| Defence Personnel (SC/ST) | 8 years |
Application Fee and Pay Scale
Application Fee:
- The application fee for registration is ₹100 for general category applicants. However, female candidates, ex-servicemen, and those belonging to reserved categories are fully exempted from paying any registration fee.
Pay Scale:
The salary offered by the officials is established on the 6th level of the 7th Pay Commission.
| Pay Scale | ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400 P/m |
| Primary Pay | ₹35,400 (initial) |
| In-hand Salary | ₹44,000 to ₹52,000 per month |
| House Rent Allowance | 9%, 18%, or 27% of basic pay (based on city class: Z, Y, X) |
| Travel Allowance (TA) | As per government norms |
Exam Pattern & Selection Process
Exam Pattern
- Exam will be conducted in CBT mode, consist of Objective Type, MCQ question only.
- The negative marking in paper 1 is 0.25 marks.
- The negative marking in paper 2 is 1 mark.
| Paper | Mode | Subjects | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Paper 1 | Computer-Based Exam | – G.I. & Reasoning (50) – General Awareness (50) – General Engineering (Civil / Electrical / Mechanical) | 200 | 200 | 2 hours |
| Paper 2 | Computer-Based Exam | General Engineering (Civil / Electrical / Mechanical) | 100 | 300 | 2 hours |
Selection Process
- Candidates will be selected based on their performance in Paper 1 and Paper 2 of the online examination. Those who qualify will be shortlisted and invited for the final stage—document verification.
How to Apply for SSC JE Recruitment 2025
The interested candidate can use these steps to do their registration:
- You have to dwell on the regional portal of the managing authority, which is www.ssc.nic.in
- Now do your one-time registration in case of new user, otherwise you can log in there
- Now, start filling the application form by providing your details and qualifications.
- Upload all the asking credentials in a given format and dimensions.
- Pay the fee and verify or preview the filled details.
- Submit it or save it for coming consideration.
| Homepage | www.yanni-india.in |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The SSC JE Paper 1 exam is scheduled to be conducted from 27th to 31st October 2025 (tentative).
Candidates must register through the official SSC portal: www.ssc.nic.in.
There are a total of 1,340 vacancies for various engineering posts under SSC JE 2025.
The registration deadline for SSC JE 2025 is 21st July 2025.
SSC JE Paper 2 is tentatively scheduled between January and February 2026.
Sanwar is an education analyst with a strong focus on competitive exams and recruitment updates. He holds an Engineering degree from SRM University, New Delhi, and has years of experience guiding students and aspirants across India.