SSC Junior Engineer Recruitment 2025 Notification Out – Apply Online for 1340 Vacancies

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially announced the recruitment drive for 1340 Junior Engineer (JE) vacancies across Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical disciplines. The online application process began on 30th June 2025 and will remain open until 21st July 2025 on the SSC’s official website — ssc.gov.in. This is a great opportunity for diploma holders aspiring to work in government technical roles. While there’s no minimum age limit, the maximum age varies between 30 to 32 years depending on the post, as of 1st August 2025. Interested candidates who meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to go through the full notification and apply within the deadline.


SSC Junior Engineer Recruitment 2025 Overview

DetailsInformation
Exam NameSSC Junior Engineer (JE) 2025
Conducting BodyStaff Selection Commission (SSC)
PostsJunior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical)
Application ModeOnline
Job TypeGovernment Job
Official Websitessc.gov.in
Vacancies1340 Posts

Key Highlights – SSC JE 2025

EventDate
Notification Release Date30 June 2025
Online Application Start30 June 2025
Last Date to Apply21 July 2025 (11:00 PM)
Fee Payment Deadline22 July 2025 (11:00 PM)
Application Correction Window01–02 August 2025
Paper-I (CBT) Exam Date27–31 October 2025
Paper-II Exam DateJan–Feb 2026 (Tentative)
Total Vacancies1340 (Tentative)
Official Websitessc.gov.in

Posts & Departments

The SSC JE 2025 recruitment is for posts across the following organizations:

  • Border Roads Organization (BRO)
  • Central Public Works Department (CPWD)
  • Central Water Commission (CWC)
  • Military Engineer Services (MES)
  • DGQA, Ministry of Defence
  • Farakka Barrage Project
  • Central Water and Power Research Station
  • Brahmaputra Board, Ministry of Jal Shakti
  • National Technical Research Organization (NTRO)

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification (as on 01.01.2026):

  • Degree or Diploma in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering from a recognized institute.
  • 2 years of work experience with diploma for some departments (e.g., BRO, MES)

Age Limit:

  • Minimum Age: 18 Years
  • Maximum Age: 27 to 32 years (depending on the department).
  • Age relaxation as per government guidelines for SC/ST, OBC, PwBD, and other groups.

Post-Wise Eligibility Criteria (As on 01.01.2026)

S. No.Department/OrganizationPostEducational QualificationAge Limit
1Border Roads Organisation (BRO)JE (Civil)Degree in Civil Engineering OR 3-Year Diploma + 2 Years’ ExperienceUp to 30 Years (Only Male Candidates)
JE (E&M)Degree in Electrical/Mechanical OR 3-Year Diploma in Elec./Mech./Auto + 2 Years’ ExperienceUp to 30 Years
2Brahmaputra Board, Ministry of Jal ShaktiJE (Civil)3-Year Diploma in Civil EngineeringUp to 30 Years
3Central Water Commission (CWC)JE (Civil)Degree or Diploma in Civil EngineeringUp to 30 Years
JE (Mechanical)Degree or Diploma in Mechanical EngineeringUp to 30 Years
4Central Public Works Department (CPWD)JE (Civil)Diploma in Civil EngineeringUp to 32 Years
JE (Electrical)Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical EngineeringUp to 32 Years
5Central Water and Power Research StationJE (Civil)Diploma in Civil EngineeringUp to 30 Years
JE (Electrical)Diploma in Electrical EngineeringUp to 30 Years
6DGQA – Naval, Ministry of DefenceJE (Mechanical)Degree in Mechanical Engineering OR 3-Year Diploma + 2 Years’ ExperienceUp to 30 Years
JE (Electrical)Degree in Electrical Engineering OR 3-Year Diploma + 2 Years’ ExperienceUp to 30 Years
7Farakka Barrage ProjectJE (Civil)Diploma in Civil EngineeringUp to 30 Years
JE (Electrical)Diploma in Electrical EngineeringUp to 30 Years
8Military Engineer Services (MES)JE (Civil)Degree OR 3-Year Diploma + 2 Years’ ExperienceUp to 30 Years
JE (E&M)Degree OR 3-Year Diploma in Electrical/Mechanical + 2 Years’ ExperienceUp to 30 Years
9National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO)JE (Civil)Diploma in Civil EngineeringUp to 30 Years

Pay Scale

  • Level-6: ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400 (7th CPC Pay Matrix)

Selection Process

  1. Paper I – Computer-Based Test (CBT)
    Objective-type test (100 General Engineering + 100 General + Reasoning)
  2. Paper II – CBT (Descriptive Engineering Paper)
    Engineering-specific questions (Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical)
  3. Document Verification

Negative Marking:

  • Paper I: 0.25 marks
  • Paper II: 1 mark

SSC JE Recruitment 2025 – Exam Pattern

🔹 Paper-I (Objective) – 2 Hours

SubjectNo. of QuestionsMaximum MarksDuration
General Intelligence & Reasoning50502 Hours
General Awareness5050
General Engineering (Civil / Electrical / Mechanical – as per candidate’s stream)100100

🔹 Paper-II (Descriptive) – 2 Hours

SubjectMaximum MarksDuration
Part-A: General Engineering (Civil & Structural)3002 Hours
Part-B: General Engineering (Electrical)
Part-C: General Engineering (Mechanical)

Both papers will be conducted online.


Application Fee

  • General/OBC/EWS: ₹100
  • SC/ST/PwBD/Female/Ex-Servicemen: Exempted
  • Correction Fee: ₹200 (1st time), ₹500 (2nd time)

How to Apply

  1. Visit ssc.gov.in and complete One-Time Registration (OTR).
  2. Fill out the online application form.
  3. Upload your photo and signature (or use Aadhaar-based authentication).
  4. Pay the application fee online.
  5. Submit and print the application for future reference.

Important Notes

  • Only male candidates are eligible for JE posts in BRO.
  • Aadhaar-based authentication is recommended.
  • Candidates opting for scribe support must follow special guidelines and upload required certificates.

SSC JE 2025 Syllabus Details

1. General Intelligence & Reasoning

  • Analogies, similarities, differences
  • Space visualization, spatial orientation
  • Problem-solving, analysis, judgment
  • Decision making, visual memory
  • Discrimination, observation
  • Relationship concepts
  • Arithmetical reasoning, number series
  • Verbal and non-verbal reasoning
  • Classification, coding-decoding

2. General Awareness

  • Indian history, culture, and geography
  • Indian polity and constitution
  • Economic scene
  • General science and technology
  • Environmental studies
  • Current events (national + international)
  • Government schemes and initiatives

3. General Engineering – Subject Wise


Part-A: Civil & Structural Engineering

  • Building Materials
  • Estimating, Costing, and Valuation
  • Surveying
  • Soil Mechanics
  • Hydraulics
  • Irrigation Engineering
  • Transportation Engineering
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Theory of Structures
  • Concrete Technology
  • RCC and Steel Design

Part-B: Electrical Engineering

  • Basic concepts and Circuit Laws
  • Magnetic Circuit
  • AC Fundamentals
  • Measurement & Measuring Instruments
  • Electrical Machines (DC & AC)
  • Transformers and Motors
  • Fractional kW Motors and Single-phase Induction Motors
  • Synchronous Machines
  • Generation, Transmission & Distribution
  • Switchgears & Protection
  • Utilization of Electrical Energy
  • Estimation and Costing
  • Basic Electronics (Diodes, Transistors, Amplifiers, etc.)

Part-C: Mechanical Engineering

  • Theory of Machines and Design
  • Engineering Mechanics and Strength of Materials
  • Thermodynamics (1st and 2nd Law)
  • IC Engines (Otto & Diesel Cycles)
  • Boilers, Compressors, and Turbines
  • Rankine Cycle, Refrigeration Cycle
  • Fluid Mechanics & Machinery (Pumps, Turbines)
  • Production Engineering (Welding, Casting, Machining)
  • Metal Cutting Principles
  • Properties of Fluids, Bernoulli’s Theorem
  • Foundry and Forging Processes

Exam Centres

SSC JE 2025 will be conducted across India in 9 regions (CR, NR, ER, WR, SR, KKR, NWR, MPR, NER). Candidates can select 3 preferences for test centres.


Final Words

SSC JE 2025 exam is an excellent chance for engineers seeking a secure and fulfilling government job. With more than 1300 vacancies, this is the time to join top departments such as CPWD, BRO, MES, and others

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