SSC JE Vacancy 2026 Revised List Out: Check Category-Wise Posts

The Staff Selection Commission has published the tentative vacancy list for the SSC Junior Engineer (JE) Examination 2026. The total number of posts has fallen from 1,748 to 1,699. If you are preparing for this recruitment, the revised figures will help you understand the current vacancy count before the examination.

The notice is available on the official SSC website at ssc.gov.in. The recruitment covers Junior Engineer posts in Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical engineering. However, the vacancies are still tentative, so you should check the latest official notice for any further changes.

What has changed in the SSC JE Vacancy 2026?

The revised list of SSC JE shows 49 fewer posts than the number announced in the detailed notification. You should use the latest vacancy list rather than relying only on the earlier figures.

Here is a quick comparison of the vacancy count.

The latest count is provisional. SSC may publish further updates before confirming the final post-wise and category-wise vacancies.

How are the SSC JE 2026 vacancies divided by category?

The tentative list also gives the category-wise vacancy count. Check the figures below to understand how the 1,699 posts are distributed across categories.

These figures cover the reported category-wise distribution. If you need department-wise or engineering-branch details, download the complete SSC JE tentative vacancy PDF from the official website.

How can you download the SSC JE Vacancy 2026 PDF?

You can check the revised vacancy list online without visiting an SSC office. Follow these steps to find and save the notice.

1. Visit the official website at ssc.gov.in.
2. Open the latest notices section on the homepage.
3. Look for the notice titled Tentative Vacancies of Junior Engineer Examination, 2026.
4. Open the PDF and review the vacancy details.
5. Download the document to your phone or computer.
6. Save a copy so you can refer to it during the recruitment process.

On a mobile phone, open the PDF using your browser or a PDF reader. Use the search feature to find your engineering branch, category or department.

Where can you download the official SSC JE Vacancy 2026 PDF?

You can check the revised SSC JE vacancy details in the official notification. Use the link below to visit the SSC website and find the latest tentative vacancy list.

When will the SSC JE 2026 examination be held?

The SSC JE recruitment schedule places Paper I in the November examination window, with the computer-based test scheduled from November 2 to 6, 2026. Paper II is scheduled for December 2026.

Check the official SSC examination calendar and later notices for any changes to the dates. Keep checking your application status, examination city information and admit card updates as the test approaches.

The selection process includes two objective-type papers. You should also account for negative marking while preparing your exam strategy.

• Paper I: Computer-based examination.
• Paper II: Computer-based examination.
• Negative marking in Paper I: 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer.
• Negative marking in Paper II: 1 mark for each incorrect answer.

Does the SSC JE vacancy reduction affect your application?

The reduction means fewer posts are currently available than initially announced. However, the tentative list does not by itself change your application status or confirm whether you will qualify for the examination.

Here is what you should do next:

• Check the latest vacancy list for your engineering branch and category.
• Continue preparing for both examination papers.
• Follow official notices for final vacancy figures and examination updates.
• Avoid relying on old vacancy totals when reviewing recruitment information.

The application fee was INR 100 for candidates required to pay under the recruitment notification. Eligible categories and applicants covered by the fee exemption rules did not have to pay. You do not need to pay again simply to download the vacancy notice.

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