SSC JE 2026 Exam Date Out: Paper 1 Starts November 2

SSC JE 2026 Paper 1 will be conducted from November 2 to November 6, 2026, according to the latest examination schedule issued by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC). The exam will be held for Junior Engineer posts in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and other related areas. The SSC JE 2026 notification was released on September 2, 2026, and the application process has already closed.

A total of 1,748 tentative vacancies were announced under the recruitment. Paper 1 will be held in computer-based mode. Candidates who clear the required stage will move ahead in the SSC JE selection process.

When will SSC JE 2026 Paper 1 be held?

The SSC JE 2026 Paper 1 exam will start on November 2 and continue until November 6, 2026. The exam date has now been updated from the earlier broad October/November schedule.

The important SSC JE 2026 exam details are given below:

The Commission had earlier listed Paper 1 for October/November 2026. The latest schedule has now fixed the examination window for November 2 to 6.

What is the SSC JE 2026 recruitment timeline?

The SSC JE 2026 application process started on September 2 and ended on September 22, 2026. The correction window was available from September 28 to September 30.

Here are the important dates:

• SSC JE notification: September 2, 2026
• Application start date: September 2, 2026
• Last date to apply: September 22, 2026
• Last date for fee payment: September 23, 2026
• Application correction: September 28 to 30, 2026
• SSC JE Paper 1: November 2 to 6, 2026
• SSC JE Paper 2: December 2026, tentative

SSC has also issued an important notice related to the 2026 Junior Engineer Examination on its official website.

How many vacancies are available in SSC JE 2026?

SSC has announced 1,748 tentative vacancies for the 2026 recruitment cycle. The recruitment covers Junior Engineer posts in different Central Government departments and organisations.

The main areas include:

• Civil Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical and Mechanical Engineering
• Telecom-related posts
• Scientific Assistant posts in the India Meteorological Department

The exact post-wise and department-wise vacancy details should be checked in the official SSC JE 2026 notification.

What is the SSC JE 2026 application fee?

The application fee for SSC JE 2026 is INR 100 for candidates who are not covered by the exemption rules. Women, SC, ST, PwBD and eligible Ex-Servicemen are exempt from paying the application fee.

Since the application window has closed, no fresh payment can be made for this recruitment at present.

What should candidates check before SSC JE 2026 Paper 1?

With the exam beginning on November 2, candidates should focus on the remaining preparation time and keep their exam documents ready.

Important points include:

• Check the SSC JE admit card once released.
• Check the exam city and centre details.
• Carry the required photo ID and other documents.
• Revise the selected engineering subject.
• Practise previous-year SSC JE questions.
• Take computer-based mock tests.
• Check the exam instructions before visiting the centre.

The exact exam centre, shift and reporting time will be known through the admission certificate and related SSC notices.

What happens after SSC JE 2026 Paper 1?

SSC JE 2026 has two computer-based examination stages. Paper 1 is followed by Paper 2 for candidates who qualify as per the Commission's rules. Paper 2 is tentatively scheduled for December 2026.

The recruitment is for Group B posts, with posts under Level 6 of the 7th CPC pay matrix in the notified organisations. The qualification and age rules can differ based on the department and post, so the official notification remains important for post-specific details.

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