SSC Recruitment 2026 for 1748 Junior Engineer & Scientific Assistant Posts
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has announced recruitment for 1,748 Junior Engineer and Scientific Assistant posts under Advertisement No. HQ-C-3019/1/2026-C-3. The recruitment covers Junior Engineer positions in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical and Telecom disciplines along with Scientific Assistant posts in the India Meteorological Department (IMD), with appointments across central government organizations and departments including CPWD, MES, BRO and IMD. Candidates generally require a Degree or Diploma in the relevant engineering discipline. Online applications are open from September 2 to September 22, 2026, while Paper-I is tentatively scheduled for October/November 2026.
Name of Organization Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Post Name Junior Engineer (Civil / Electrical / Mechanical / Telecom) & Scientific Assistant Education Degree / Diploma in relevant Engineering discipline Total Vacancies 1,748 Posts Salary Pay Level-6 – ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400 Age Limit 18 to 30 / 32 Years, depending on post and department Application Fee UR/OBC/EWS Male: ₹100; SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/Female: Nil Selection Process Paper-I CBE + Paper-II CBE + PET/Physical & Medical Standards for BRO posts, where applicable + Document Verification Apply Mode Online Job Location Across India Last Date To Apply September 22, 2026 up to 11:00 PM
Vacancy Details
Post Name Vacancy Education Junior Engineer – Civil Part of 1,748 Posts Degree / Diploma in relevant Civil Engineering discipline Junior Engineer – Electrical Part of 1,748 Posts Degree / Diploma in relevant Electrical Engineering discipline Junior Engineer – Mechanical Part of 1,748 Posts Degree / Diploma in relevant Mechanical Engineering discipline Junior Engineer – Telecom Part of 1,748 Posts Degree / Diploma in relevant Engineering discipline Scientific Assistant – IMD Part of 1,748 Posts Prescribed Degree / Diploma in relevant technical discipline Total 1,748 Post-wise prescribed Degree / Diploma qualification
How to Apply
Visit the official SSC portal and complete One-Time Registration (OTR), if not already registered.
Log in to the candidate portal and select the Junior Engineer Examination, 2026 application.
Complete the online form with the required personal and academic details, post preferences and examination centre choices.
Capture the required live photograph according to the application system instructions and upload the scanned signature.
Complete the application process and applicable online payment through the SSC portal.
Preview the application carefully and correct any errors before final submission.
Submit the online application by September 22, 2026 at 11:00 PM.
Complete any applicable fee payment by September 23, 2026 at 11:00 PM and retain a copy of the submitted application for future reference.