The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the notification for Junior Engineer (JE) Recruitment 2025, inviting online applications from eligible candidates for the posts of Junior Engineer in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Quantity Surveying & Contracts disciplines. This is a golden opportunity for engineering diploma and degree holders who aspire to work in various prestigious central government departments and ministries across India. The SSC JE post is classified under Group ‘B’ Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial category with a pay scale of Level-6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400) as per the 7th Central Pay Commission.

The SSC JE recruitment aims to fill approximately 1340 vacancies across different departments such as Border Roads Organization (BRO), Central Public Works Department (CPWD), Central Water Commission (CWC), Central Water and Power Research Station, Directorate of Quality Assurance (Naval), Farakka Barrage Project, Military Engineer Services (MES), and National Technical Research Organization (NTRO), among others. It must be noted that some posts in BRO are open only for male candidates due to physical standards and field duties.

Eligibility Criteria To be eligible for the SSC JE 2025 examination, candidates must possess either a Diploma or Degree in the relevant engineering stream (Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical) from a recognized university or institution. For some departments, work experience of two years post-diploma is mandatory. Additionally, the age limit for most posts is up to 30 years, while it extends to 32 years for JE posts in CPWD and certain other organizations. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per government norms — 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and up to 10 years for PwBD candidates.

Application Fee and Process The application fee for the SSC JE exam is ₹100/- for General/OBC/EWS category candidates. However, the fee is exempted for candidates belonging to SC, ST, PwBD categories, women applicants, and Ex-servicemen eligible for reservation. The application process is completely online, and candidates must first complete a One-Time Registration (OTR) on SSC’s new portal (https://ssc.gov.in) before filling the application form.

The online application window is open from 30th June 2025 to 21st July 2025 (11:00 PM). Candidates are strongly advised to apply well in advance to avoid last-minute server issues. After applying, a correction window will be open from 1st August to 2nd August 2025, during which candidates can make changes by paying a correction fee of ₹200 or ₹500, depending on the number of corrections.

Exam Pattern and Selection Process The selection process for SSC JE 2025 comprises two computer-based examinations – Paper I and Paper II.

Paper I is an objective-type test with 200 marks, divided into:

General Intelligence and Reasoning (50 marks) General Awareness (50 marks) Part-A (Civil), Part-B (Electrical), or Part-C (Mechanical) Engineering – 100 marks

Paper II is also objective-type, carrying 300 marks, focused solely on the respective engineering stream the candidate has chosen.

Both papers include negative marking for wrong answers — 0.25 marks in Paper I and 1 mark in Paper II. Candidates must qualify in both papers, and final merit will be based on normalized scores. Candidates also need to undergo document verification, and for some posts like in BRO, physical and medical fitness standards are applicable.

Exam Centers and Job Locations The SSC JE exam will be conducted at various centers across India, covering all major regions such as Delhi/NCR, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Patna, Lucknow, and more. The job locations post-selection will be spread across India, depending on the department and requirement. Hence, selected candidates must be willing to serve anywhere in India.

Why You Should Apply SSC JE is not just a job, it’s a gateway to a secure and reputed government career. Working as a Junior Engineer in central government departments offers not only a handsome salary but also job stability, regular promotions, pension benefits, and various government allowances. For engineering graduates, it offers an opportunity to start their professional journey in highly respected organizations. Moreover, it serves as a platform to gain real-world experience in civil, mechanical, or electrical projects implemented by the government.