The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) will hold a Computer Based Online Combined All India Open Recruitment Examination tentatively to be held from 27th to 31st October 2025 (for Computer Based Examination, Paper-I) for recruitment for posts of Junior Engineers Group-B (Civil, Mechanical & Electrical Engineering) under Junior Engineers Recruitment Examination 2025 in these various government organisations for the year 2025:
SSC Junior Engineer Examination 2025:
The Junior Engineer recruitment have been advertised by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) as per the Indents submitted by the respective Indenting Departments/ Offices of the Government of India for the recruitment process 2025. There may be withdrawal/ alteration of the vacancies by the Indenting Departments/ Offices at any time.
1. Junior Engineers: 1340 Posts, Tentative vacancies/Final vacancies post-wise & category-wise,
Age Limit: 18 to 30/32 Years for different departments as of 01/01/2026, Relaxation in age as per rules,
Educational Qualification: Degree/Diploma in Civil or Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from an institution recognized by Govt. of India or equivalent qualification,
Pay Scale: Pay Level-6 ₹35400-112400/- of pay matrix of 7th CPC
1. Border Road Organisation (BRO) (Civil): male only vacancies, Age: 30 years
2. Border Road Organisation (BRO) (Electrical & Mechanical): male only vacancies, Age: 30 years
3. Brahmaputra Board (Civil), Age: 30 years
4. Central Water Commission (CWC) (Mechanical), Age: 30 years
5. Central Water Commission (CWC) (Civil), Age: 30 years
6. Central Public Works Department (CPWD) (Civil), Age: 32 years
7. Central Public Works Department (CPWD) (Electrical), Age: 32 years
8. Central Water Power Research Station (CWPRS) (Electrical), Age: 30 years
9. Central Water Power Research Station (CWPRS) (Civil), Age: 30 years
10. Directorate General Of Quality Assurance (DGQA) (Naval) (Mechanical), Age: 30 years
11. Directorate General Of Quality Assurance (DGQA) (Naval) (Electrical), Age: 30 years
12. Farakka Barrage (Project) (Civil), Age: 30 years
13. Farakka Barrage (Project) (Electrical), Age: 30 years
14. Military Engineering Service (MES) (Civil), Age: 30 years
15. Military Engineering Service (MES) (Electrical), Age: 30 years
16. Military Engineering Service (MES) (Mechanical), Age: 30 years
17. National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO) (Civil), Age: 30 years
Exam Pattern: The Junior Engineer Recruitment Examination 2025 will consist of two papers i.e. Paper-I (Computer Based Examination) and Paper-II (Descriptive Type). The recruitment examination date of Computer Based Examination (Paper-I) will be in the month of October 2025. The tentative schedule of Computer Based Examination (Paper-II) January-February, 2026. Paper-I & Paper-II will consist of Objective Type, Multiple-Choice Questions only. The questions will be set in Hindi, English only.
Selection Process: Staff Selection Commission (SSC) holds an annual Computer-Based All India recruitment examination to recruit Junior Engineers Group-B (Civil, Mechanical & Electrical Engineering) in various Central Government Departments in the month of October 2025.
Examination Fee: An application fee of ₹100/- is to be paid online, and can be paid up to 22nd July 2025 only. There is no fee for SC/ ST/ PH/ Women and Ex-servicemen candidates.
Last Date: 21st July 2025
How to Apply: Interested candidates should apply online in the prescribed format at SSC official website.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What is the SSC Junior Engineer (JE) Exam?
The SSC Junior Engineer (JE) Exam is a national-level competitive examination conducted by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) to recruit Junior Engineers (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Quantity Surveying & Contracts) for various Ministries, Departments, and Organizations of the Government of India.
Q2. What are the eligibility criteria for the SSC JE 2025 exam?
The primary eligibility criteria generally include:
* Educational Qualification: A Diploma or Degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Quantity Surveying & Contracts) from a recognized University or Institution. Specific post-wise qualifications will be detailed in the official notification.
* Age Limit: The age limit typically ranges from 18 to 30 or 32 years, depending on the post and department. Age relaxations are provided for reserved categories as per government rules.
Q3. What is the exam pattern for SSC JE 2025?
The SSC JE exam usually consists of two papers:
* Paper I (Computer Based Examination): Objective Type, Multiple Choice questions covering General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, and General Engineering (Civil & Structural, Electrical, Mechanical).
* Paper II (Descriptive Type): Conventional questions from General Engineering (Civil & Structural, Electrical, or Mechanical), chosen based on the candidate's engineering discipline.
The exact weightage and time duration will be specified in the 2025 notification.
Q4. Is there negative marking in the SSC JE 2025 Paper I?
Yes, typically there is negative marking in Paper I of the SSC JE exam. A deduction of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer is usually applied. Candidates should refer to the official 2025 notification for confirmation.
Q5. What is the selection process for the SSC JE Exam?
The selection process for the SSC JE exam generally involves:
1. Paper I (CBE): Candidates must qualify in this computer-based test.
2. Paper II (Descriptive): Shortlisted candidates from Paper I appear for this conventional paper.
3. Document Verification: Candidates who qualify in both papers are called for document verification.
4. Final Merit List: A final merit list is prepared based on the combined performance in Paper I and Paper II.
For more details about SSC Junior Engineer Examination 2025: https://ssc.gov.in
