SSC JE Recruitment 2025: Notification, Eligibility, Selection Process & More | Next Engineer

Staff Selection Commission (SSC) recruits Junior Engineer in different departments under the SSC and it is central government job also it is one of the best paying and prestigious job which recruits every year. The recruitment is for Civil, Mechanical & Electrical branches in different government department under SSC at Group B post. The exam is conducted in two stages the first is preliminary exam and other is mains exam. This year in 2025 according to official calendar of SSC the Recruitment notification will be released on 5^th August 2025, and exam will be conducted in between October-November.

SSC JE 2025 OVERVIEW
The SSC JE 2025 exam is a national-level recruitment exam conducted by the Staff Selection Commission to hire Junior Engineers in government ministries and departments under SSC. The recruitment is opportunity for engineers having Degree or diploma in Civil, Mechanical & Electrical Engineering Branches. The recruitment notification will be released on 5^th august 2025 and exam held in the month of October-November. In the Table Below the overview of SSC JE 2025 is given ;

Conducted By

Staff Selection Commission (SSC)

Vacancy

To be notified later

Post

Junior engineer (JE)

Exam Stages

Conducts in two stages
(a) Preliminary exam

(b) Mains exam

Mode of Exam

Computer Based Test (CBT)

Duration

2 hours (stage-1)

2 hours (stage-2)

Total Marks

Pre- 200 marks

Mains- 300 marks

Age Limit

18 – 30 years (for some post)

18 – 32 years (for some post)

Educational Qualification

Degree in Civil/ Electrical/ Mechanical Engineering
or

Three-Year Diploma in Civil/ Electrical/ Mechanical Engineering

Salary

Level-6 (Rs 35400-112400/-) of the pay matrix of the 7^th Central Pay Commission

Application Mode

Online

(via the official SSC website[https://ssc.gov.in/])

{One Time Registration OTR is must}

Selection Process

Paper 1

Paper 2

Document Verification

Application form dates

5^th August to 28^th August 2025

Examination date

October-November 2025

SSC JE 2025 Notification: Download PDF

The SSC JE 2025 notification, for aspiring Junior Engineers, will be released by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) on their official website, ssc.gov.in, tentatively on August 5th, 2025. This notification contains vital details regarding eligibility criteria, application process, exam pattern, important dates, and more. Candidates are advised to download the official PDF as soon as it's released to stay informed and begin their preparation. The PDF will be available in the "Notifications" or "Latest News" section of the SSC website. Regularly checking the website around the release date is recommended to avoid missing any updates.

Download SSC JE 2025 Official Notification PDF (Inactive)

SSC JE 2025 Eligibility Criteria

Nationality: -
A candidate must be either:

(a) a citizen of India, or

(b) a subject of Nepal, or

(d) a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania (formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently setting in India.

Provided that a candidate belonging to categories (b), (c) and (d) above shall be a person in whose favour a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India.

AGE CRITERIA: -

Minimum age

18 years

Maximum age

30 years for some post

32 years for some post

Category	Age relaxation permissible beyond the upper age limit
SC/ ST	5 years
OBC	3 years
PwD (Unreserved/EWS)	10 years
PwD (OBC)	13 years
PwD (SC/ ST)	15 years
Ex-Servicemen (ESM)	3 years after deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age.
Defence Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof.(Unreserved/EWS/OBC)	3 years
Defence Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof (SC/ ST).	8 years

Organisation

Upper age limit

Border Roads Organization, Brahmaputra Board, Ministry of Jal Shakti, Central Water Commission,

Central Water and Power Research Station, DGQA-NAVAL, Ministry of Defence, Farakka Barrage Project, Ministry of Jal Shakti, Military Engineer Services (MES), National Technical Research Organization (NTRO)

30 years

Central Public Works Department (CPWD)

32 years

Education qualification: -

Organization	Post	Essential Educational Qualifications
Border Roads Organization (BRO)	JE(C)	Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University/Institute; or (a) Three years Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University/Institute/Board; and (b) Two years working experience in Planning/Execution/Maintenance of Civil Engineering works.
Border Roads Organization (BRO)	JE(E&M)	Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University/Institute; or (a) Three years Diploma in Electrical/Automobile/Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University/Institute/ Board; and (b) Two years’ experience in Planning/Execution/ Maintenance of Electrical or Mechanical Engineering works.
Brahmaputra Board, Ministry of Jal Shakti	JE (C)	Three-Year Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or Institution.
Central Public Works Department (CPWD)	JE(C)	Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or Institute.
Central Public Works Department (CPWD)	JE (E)	Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University or Institute.
Central Water Commission	JE(C)	Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or Institution.
Central Water Commission	JE (M)	Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University or Institution
Central Water and Power Research Station	JE (E)	Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a recognized Institute.
Central Water and Power Research Station	JE(C)	Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized Institute.
DGQA-NAVAL, Ministry of Defence	JE (M)	Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized Institute; or (a) Three years Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University or Institution plus (b) Two years’ experience in the respective field
DGQA-NAVAL, Ministry of Defence	JE (E)	Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized Institute; or (a) Three years Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a recognized University or Institution plus (b) Two years’ experience in the respective field
Farakka Barrage Project, Ministry of Jal Shakti	JE(E)	Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a recognized University or Institute or Board.
Farakka Barrage Project, Ministry of Jal Shakti	JE (C)	Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or Institute or Board.
Military Engineer Services (MES)	JE(C)	Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University; or (a) Three years Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized Institute or University or Board; and (b) Two years’ experience in Planning, Execution and Maintenance of Civil Engineering works.
Military Engineer Services (MES)	JE(E&M)	Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University; or (a) Three years diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized Institute or University or Board; and (b) Two years’ experience in Planning, Execution and Maintenance of Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Works
National Technical Research Organization (NTRO)	JE(C)	Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University/Institution.

SSC JE 2025 Application Fee

HOW TO APPLY for SSC JE 2025?

All the candidates who wish to apply for SSC JE 2025 and have not generated their One-Time Registration (OTR) on (https://ssc.gov.in) will be required to do the OTR. Once an OTR has been generated on (https://ssc.gov.in) website, it will continue to remain valid for all the examinations to be applied.
Login through your OTR id on SSC website.
Fill out the application form.
Upload your recent photograph and signature.
Review the application form.
Pay the fee online.

Selection Procedure for SSC JE 2025

The Computer Based Examination will be conducted in two papers: -

Paper-I
Paper-II
Document verification

Salary Structure for SSC JE 2025

SSC JE Salary Structure 2025
Components	Amount/Details
Posts	Group ‘B’ (Non-Gazetted)
Basic Pay	Rs. 35,400/-
Grade Pay	Rs. 4,200/-
Pay Scale	Rs. 35,400 – Rs. 1,12,400/-
Pay Level	Level – 06
In-Hand Salary	Rs. 29,455 to Rs. 33,907/-

FAQ's

What is SSC JE?
The Staff Selection Commission Junior Engineer (SSC JE) exam is a national-level recruitment exam conducted by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) to recruit Junior Engineers (JEs) for various government departments and organizations in India.
When will the SSC JE 2025 notification be released?
The official notification for SSC JE 2025 is expected to be released on August 5, 2025.
Where can I find the official notification?
The official notification will be available on the official SSC website: ssc.gov.in
What are the important dates for SSC JE 2025?
- Notification Release: August 5, 2025
- Online Application: August 5 to 28, 2025
- Exam Date (Paper 1): October to November 2025 (tentative)
What is the age limit for SSC JE?
The age limit varies depending on the post and department. Generally, it is between 18 to 30 years, with relaxations for certain categories as per government norms.
Is there any negative marking in Paper 1?
Yes, there is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer in Paper 1.
What is the salary for SSC JE?
The salary for SSC JE is as per Level-6 (Rs. 35,400 - 1,12,400).