SSC JE Recruitment 2025: 1,731 Vacancies Released for Civil, Mechanical & Electrical – Apply Online Now
Overview:
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the notification for SSC Junior Engineer (JE) Recruitment 2025, inviting applications for 1,731 Junior Engineer vacancies across Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical disciplines. This recruitment offers aspirants a golden opportunity to join various Central Government Ministries, Departments, and Organizations as Group B Non-Gazetted Junior Engineers. Candidates with a Diploma or Degree in the relevant engineering streams can apply online at the official SSC portal from 30 June 2025 to 21 July 2025. The SSC JE selection process will consist of two Computer-Based Tests (Paper 1 and Paper 2) followed by document verification and medical examination. Paper 1 covers General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, and General Engineering section specific to Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical. Paper 2 is a technical paper based on the candidate’s discipline. SSC JE posts come under Pay Level 6 of the 7th CPC pay matrix, with a starting pay of ₹35,400 plus allowances. Preparations must focus on the detailed syllabus and exam pattern shared officially. This detailed post covers vacancies, eligibility, application process, exam pattern, important dates, salary, selection procedure, and FAQs. |
Important Dates for SSC JE Recruitment 2025
| Event |
Date |
| Notification Released |
30 June 2025 |
| Online Application Starts |
30 June 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online |
21 July 2025 (11:00 PM) |
| Application Fee Payment Last Date |
22 July 2025 (11:00 PM) |
| Application Correction Window |
1–2 August 2025 |
| Admit Card Release |
October 2025 |
| Paper 1 (CBT) Exam Dates |
27 – 31 October 2025 |
| Paper 2 (CBT) Exam Dates |
To be announced |
Vacancy Details (Post-wise and Category-wise)
| Department/Organization |
Post Name |
Discipline |
UR |
OBC |
SC |
ST |
EWS |
Total |
| Central Public Works Dept. (CPWD) |
Junior Engineer |
Civil |
134 |
92 |
48 |
24 |
36 |
334 |
| Military Engineer Services (MES) |
Junior Engineer |
Electrical |
45 |
32 |
17 |
8 |
13 |
115 |
| Central Water Commission (CWC) |
Junior Engineer |
Mechanical |
32 |
21 |
12 |
6 |
8 |
79 |
| Grand Total |
1,731 |
Eligibility Criteria for SSC JE 2025
- Educational Qualification: Candidates must possess a Diploma or Degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution/university.
- Age Limit: The upper age limit as of 1 January 2026 is 32 years for CPWD posts and 30 years for all other organizations, with relaxations applicable as per government norms for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen.
- Citizenship: Indian citizen or as per government approved categories.
- Medical/Physical Standards: Candidates must meet the departmental physical and medical standards applicable to the post.
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Application Fee Details
| Category |
Fee |
| General/OBC/EWS |
₹100/- |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Women/Ex-Servicemen |
Exempted |
Selection Procedure for SSC JE Recruitment 2025
- Paper 1 (Computer-Based Test): Objective type covering General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, and General Engineering related to the candidate’s discipline.
Marks: 200, Duration: 2 hours, Negative Marking: 0.25 for each wrong answer.
- Paper 2 (Computer-Based Test): Technical paper focusing on the engineering discipline chosen by the candidate (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical).
Marks: 300, Duration: 2 hours, Negative Marking: 0.25 for each incorrect response.
- Document Verification: Candidates who qualify both papers will be called for document verification with original certificates and testimonials.
- Medical Examination: As per the standards prescribed by the recruiting department.
- Final Merit List: Prepared on the basis of normalized marks in Paper-1 and Paper-2.
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How to Apply Online for SSC JE 2025
- Visit the official SSC website: ssc.gov.in.
- Register an account with a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Complete the online application form by providing personal, educational, and contact details.
- Upload scanned documents including photo, signature, and educational certificates as per the specifications in the notification.
- Pay the application fee online using Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
- Review the application carefully and submit the form.
- Download and take multiple printouts of the confirmation page for future reference.
Note: The application correction window is available from 1 to 2 August 2025 for any changes post submission.
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Salary and Benefits for SSC Junior Engineer Posts
Junior Engineers recruited under this SSC JE 2025 Recruitment will be appointed as Group B Non-Gazetted officers at Level 6 of the 7th Central Pay Commission pay matrix ( ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400). Along with the basic pay, candidates are entitled to various allowances such as Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance, Medical benefits, Pension, and other government perks.
The role carries good career progression opportunities with promotions to Assistant Engineer, Executive Engineer, and higher supervisory or managerial levels based on experience and departmental policies. |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – SSC JE Recruitment 2025
- Q1: Who can apply for SSC JE 2025?
- A: Candidates with a Diploma or Degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution/university, who meet the age criteria, can apply.
- Q2: What is the selection process?
- A: The selection comprises two CBT exams and subsequent document and medical verification.
- Q3: What is the application fee?
- A: ₹100 for General/OBC/EWS candidates. SC/ST/PwBD/Women/Ex-Servicemen are exempted.
- Q4: Can final year students apply?
- A: No, candidates must have completed their engineering qualification as per the notification date.
- Q5: Is negative marking applicable?
- A: Yes, 0.25 marks are deducted for every wrong answer in both Paper 1 and Paper 2.
- Q6: How to check application status?
- A: Log in to the SSC website with your credentials to view application and payment status.
- Q7: Are there physical or medical standards?
- A: Yes, candidates must meet departmental physical and medical standards for the posts.
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Best wishes to all aspirants preparing for SSC Junior Engineer Recruitment 2025. Apply on time, prepare well, and aim for success!
