The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released its notification for the Junior Engineer (JE) Examination 2025. This competitive exam is held to recruit Junior Engineers (Civil, Mechanical & Electrical) for various departments and ministries of the Government of India.
Key Details
| Item | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application start date | 30.06.2025 |
| Last date to apply | 21.07.2025 (23:00 hrs) |
| Last date for fee payment | 22.07.2025 (23:00 hrs) |
| Correction window | 01.08.2025 – 02.08.2025 |
| Paper-I exam dates | 27–31 October 2025 |
| Paper-II exam dates | Jan–Feb 2026 |
Departments Recruiting
- Border Roads Organization (BRO)
- Central Public Works Department (CPWD)
- Central Water Commission
- Military Engineer Services (MES)
- Farakka Barrage Project
- Brahmaputra Board
- Central Water and Power Research Station
- DGQA (Naval), Ministry of Defence
- National Technical Research Organization (NTRO)
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification (as on 01.01.2026):
- Degree or Diploma in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, depending on the post.
- In BRO and MES, 2 years of experience required if applying with a diploma.
- Up to 30 years for most posts.
- Up to 32 years for CPWD and certain posts.
- Relaxations: SC/ST – 5 years, OBC – 3 years, PwBD – up to 10/13/15 years.
Application Fee
- ₹100 for general category.
- Exempted: SC, ST, PwBD, Women, and Ex-servicemen.
Exam Pattern
Paper-I (Computer-Based)
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 50 | 50 | |
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 | |
| General Engineering (Civil or Electrical or Mechanical) | 100 | 100 | 2 hrs |
Negative marking: 0.25 per wrong answer.
Paper-II (Computer-Based)
| Subject | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Part A: General Engineering (Civil & Structural) OR Part B: Electrical OR Part C: Mechanical | 300 | 2 hrs |
Negative marking: 1 mark per wrong answer.
Pay Scale
Level 6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400) of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.
How to Apply
- Apply online at: https://ssc.gov.in
- One-Time Registration (OTR) on new SSC portal is mandatory.