SSC JE 2026 Last Date September 22: Apply Online for 1,748 Posts

SSC JE 2026 application window is closing tomorrow, September 22, 2026. The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is accepting online applications for the Junior Engineer Examination 2026, covering Junior Engineer posts in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, and Telecom disciplines, along with Scientific Assistant posts in IMD. A total of 1,748 tentative vacancies have been announced.

Applicants who have not submitted the SSC JE application form 2026 should complete the process by 11 PM on September 22. The application fee can be paid until September 23, while a separate correction window will open later in September.

SSC JE 2026 Application: Check Important Dates

The application deadline is the most important date for those still planning to register. The fee payment deadline is one day later, but the application itself must be submitted by September 22.

The examination dates for Paper-I and Paper-II are currently listed as tentative. Applicants should keep checking the SSC website for further updates.

SSC JE Vacancy 2026: 1,748 Posts Available

SSC JE Recruitment 2026 has 1,748 tentative vacancies across different Junior Engineer posts and the Scientific Assistant position in the India Meteorological Department.

The recruitment includes opportunities in several central government organisations.

The final post-wise and category-wise vacancy details may be published separately by the Commission.

SSC JE 2026 Application Fee

The SSC JE application fee is INR 100 for applicants who are required to pay it. Several categories are exempted from the fee.

The fee can be paid through the online payment options provided by SSC.

Who Can Apply for SSC JE 2026?

Eligibility depends on the Junior Engineer post and the organisation selected in the application. In general, applicants need a relevant engineering degree or diploma for the respective Civil, Electrical, Mechanical or Telecom posts.

The age limit also varies according to the post and organisation. Several posts have an upper age limit of 30 years, while some posts allow applicants up to 32 years, with applicable relaxations for reserved categories.

Applicants should therefore check the post-wise educational qualification and age requirement in the official SSC JE 2026 notification before submitting the form.

SSC JE Apply Online 2026: What to Do Before the Deadline

Those who have not completed the registration should avoid waiting until the final hours. SSC has advised applicants to submit forms before the closing date because heavy traffic can affect access to the website.

The application process includes:

• Visit the official SSC website.
• Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) if required.
• Log in and select Junior Engineer Examination 2026.
• Enter personal and educational details.
• Select the applicable post, organisation and engineering discipline.
• Upload the required documents or complete Aadhaar-based authentication, as applicable.
• Pay the application fee, if applicable.
• Check all details carefully.
• Submit the application and save a copy for future reference.

The Commission's new website requires a new OTR; an OTR created on the old SSC website is not functional on the new portal.

SSC JE 2026: What Happens After Application?

After the application window closes, SSC is scheduled to provide an application correction facility from September 28 to 30, 2026. Paper-I is tentatively scheduled for October/November, followed by Paper-II in December.

Applicants should keep their registration details, application copy and other documents safe until the recruitment process is completed.

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