The Staff Selection Commission released the SSC Junior Engineering Notification on 28th March, 2024. The candidates can check the revised vacancies as the vacancies have increased to 1765. Earlier a total number of 968 vacancies were released for SSC JE Recruitment 2024. The candidates started applying from 28th March 2024 with the last date to apply to apply on 18th April 2024. The candidates had the opportunity to edit their application form from 22nd April to 23rd April 2024. Apart from this, the exam was held between 5th June to 7th June, 2024.
The selection of the candidates is based on the performance of the Paper 1 and Paper 2 Examination. The candidates will have to prepare a specific syllabus according to a exam pattern. Must read the article below to know the specifics of the SSC JE exam.
| SSC JE Recruitment Overview 2024 | |
| Recruiting Body | SSC |
| Post | JE |
| Number of Vacancies | 1765 |
| Application Start Date | 28th March 2024 |
| Last date to Apply | 18th April 2024 |
| Exam Date (Paper 1) | 5th to 7th June 2024 |
SSC JE Notification PDF
The Staff Selection Commission has released the Junior Engineer Notification. The candidates can download the notification PDF by clicking on the direct link mentioned below.
Direct Link to Download SSC JE Notification
SSC JE Vacancy 2024
A total number of 1765 vacancies have been released for the SSC JE Recruitment 2024. Earlier, 968 vacancies were announced tentatively. However, the vacancies are increased to 1765 and released across the organizations like BRO, CWC, NTRO, etc. Below are the organization wise vacancy details in the table:
| S. No. | Name of Department/Organization/Office | Name of Post | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total | OH | HH | Others PwD | Suitable for Colourblindness |
| 1 | Border Roads Organization | Junior Engineer (Civil) | 76 | 36 | 136 | 48 | 142 | 438 | 0 | 0 | 0 | NO |
| 2 | Border Roads Organization | Junior Engineer (Electrical and Mechanical) | 8 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 27 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | NO |
| 3 | Central Water Commission | Junior Engineer (Mechanical) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | NO |
| 4 | Central Water Commission | Junior Engineer (Civil) | 19 | 6 | 39 | 12 | 44 | 120 | 3 | 5 | 2 | NO |
| 5 | Central Public Works Department | Junior Engineer (Electrical) | 13 | 6 | 24 | 9 | 40 | 92 | 2 | 1 | 1 | YES |
| 6 | Central Public Works Department | Junior Engineer (Civil) | 30 | 15 | 55 | 20 | 86 | 206 | 3 | 3 | 3 | YES |
| 7 | Central Water Power Research Station | Junior Engineer (Electrical) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | NO |
| 8 | Central Water Power Research Station | Junior Engineer (Civil) | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | NO |
| 9 | DGQA-Naval, Ministry of Defence | Junior Engineer (Mechanical) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | NO |
| 10 | DGQA-Naval, Ministry of Defence | Junior Engineer (Electrical) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | NO |
| 11 | Farakka Barrage Project, Ministry of Jal Shakti | Junior Engineer (Electrical) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | NO |
| 12 | Farakka Barrage Project, Ministry of Jal Shakti | Junior Engineer (Civil) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | NO |
| 13 | Military Engineer Service (MES) | Junior Engineer (Civil) | 73 | 37 | 132 | 49 | 198 | 489 | 10 | 10 | 0 | NO |
| 14 | Military Engineer Service (MES) | Junior Engineer (Electrical and Mechanical) | 53 | 26 | 95 | 35 | 141 | 350 | 7 | 7 | 0 | NO |
| 15 | National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO) | Junior Engineer (Civil) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | NO |
| Total | 276 | 127 | 485 | 178 | 699 | 1765 | 25 | 26 | 7 |
SSC JE Application Steps 2024
The candidates started applying from 28th March 2024 with the last date to apply on 18th April 2024. Below are the steps to apply for the recruitment.
Step 1: Visit the Staff Selection Commission website (SSC website).
Step 2: Click on the link for “SSC JE Application 2024” (when available).
Step 3: Register by providing basic details and creating an account.
Step 4: Login using your registration credentials and fill out the application form.
Step 5: Upload scanned photograph and signature as per specifications.
Step 6: Review your application thoroughly.
Step 7: Submit the application form and pay the fee (if applicable).
SSC JE Eligibility 2024
Ensuring you meet the SSC JE Eligibility criteria for 2024 is a crucial first step before applying for the exam. Check the complete details below.
Age Limit
The general age limit for SSC JE applicants is 30 years. However, there’s an exception for those applying to Central Public Works Department (CPWD) positions. Candidates aiming for CPWD JE roles can be up to 32 years old.
Educational Qualification
The candidate must have a Degree/Diploma in the concerned field from a recognized university to be eligible for the post of Junior Engineer.
SSC JE Selection Process 2024
The candidates will have to go through certain selection stages such as Paper I, Paper II, physical standard test etc. Check the SSC JE selection process 2024 from the pointers below. They will be done in following stages:
- Paper I
- Paper-II
- Physical Standard Test/Physical Efficiency Test (For Candidates Applying in BRO)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
SSC JE Exam Pattern for Paper 1
The 2024 SSC JE Exam will consist of two papers. There will be two papers: one with 200 marks and the other with 300. There are multiple choice questions on both Paper 1 and Paper 2. For each incorrect answer on paper 1, a candidate will lose 0.25 marks, and for each incorrect answer on paper 2, they will lose 1 mark.
| Mode Of Paper | Subject | No. of Questions | Max Marks | Time |
| Paper-I Objective Type Computer-Based | (i) General Intelligence & Reasoning | 50 | 50 | 2 hours per shift |
| (ii) General Awareness | 50 | 50 | ||
| (iii) Part –A Civil & Structural Engineering OR Part-B Electrical Engineering OR Part-C Mechanical Engineering | 100 | 100 |
SSC JE Exam Pattern for Paper 2
The Paper II will consist of engineering subjects. There will be a total of 100 questions and 300 marks for the whole exam. Refer to the table below for more details:
| Mode Of Paper | Subjects | No. of Questions/Max Marks | Time |
| Paper-II | Part-AGeneral Engineering (Civil & Structural)orPart-BGeneral Engineering (Electrical)orPart-CGeneral Engineering (Mechanical) | 100 questions300 marks | 2 Hours(2 hours and 40minutes for thecandidates whoare eligible forscribe) |
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