{"id":25475735,"date":"2026-09-03T18:58:33","date_gmt":"2026-09-03T13:28:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/?p=25475735"},"modified":"2026-09-03T18:56:24","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T13:26:24","slug":"ssc-je-eligibility-criteria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ssc-je-eligibility-criteria\/","title":{"rendered":"SSC JE Eligibility Criteria 2026: Age Limit, Educational Qualification, Nationality &#038; Full Post-Wise Details"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6aa7615c406ab\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6aa7615c406ab\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ssc-je-eligibility-criteria\/#SSC_JE_2026_Eligibility_Criteria_%E2%80%93_Detailed_PDF\" >SSC JE 2026 Eligibility Criteria &#8211; Detailed PDF<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ssc-je-eligibility-criteria\/#SSC_Junior_Engineer_2026_Civil_Previous_Question_Papers\" >SSC Junior Engineer 2026 Civil Previous Question Papers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ssc-je-eligibility-criteria\/#SSC_Junior_Engineer_2026_Electrical_Previous_Question_Papers\" >SSC Junior Engineer 2026 Electrical Previous Question Papers\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ssc-je-eligibility-criteria\/#SSC_Junior_Engineer_Mechanical_Previous_Question_Papers\" >SSC Junior Engineer Mechanical Previous Question Papers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ssc-je-eligibility-criteria\/#SSC_Junior_Engineer_2026_Notification_Quick_Overview\" >SSC Junior Engineer 2026 Notification: Quick Overview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ssc-je-eligibility-criteria\/#SSC_JE_Age_Limit_2026_%E2%80%93_Relaxation_Details\" >SSC JE Age Limit 2026 &#8211; Relaxation Details<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ssc-je-eligibility-criteria\/#SSC_JE_Educational_Qualification_2026_%E2%80%93_Post-Wise_Organization-Wise\" >SSC JE Educational Qualification 2026 &#8211; Post-Wise &amp; Organization-Wise<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ssc-je-eligibility-criteria\/#SSC_JE_2026_NationalityCitizenship_Criteria\" >SSC JE 2026 Nationality\/Citizenship Criteria<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ssc-je-eligibility-criteria\/#SSC_Junior_Engineer_Vacancy_2026\" >SSC Junior Engineer Vacancy 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ssc-je-eligibility-criteria\/#SSC_JE_2026_Eligibility_Criteria_Key_Points_to_Remember\" >SSC JE 2026 Eligibility Criteria: Key Points to Remember<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) released the official notification for the SSC Junior Engineer (JE) Examination 2026 on 2nd September 2026, announcing 1,748 tentative vacancies across major central government organizations like CPWD, MES, BRO, Central Water Commission, and the India Meteorological Department (IMD). If you&#8217;re planning to apply, the very first thing to check isn&#8217;t the syllabus \u2014 it&#8217;s whether you meet the SSC JE eligibility criteria 2026.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">This guide breaks down everything from the notification: age limit, educational qualification for every post, age relaxation and nationality rules \u2014 so you know exactly where you stand before you register.<\/p>\n<p><strong><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Notice_of_adv_je_2025.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Notice_of_adv_je_2025.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25556386\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><button class=\"btn btn-default\"><strong>ssc je syllabus pdf<\/strong><\/button><\/p>\n<p><strong><\/a><\/div><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SSC_JE_2026_Eligibility_Criteria_%E2%80%93_Detailed_PDF\"><\/span><strong>SSC JE 2026 Eligibility Criteria &#8211; Detailed PDF<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before applying, candidates should check the SSC JE 2026 eligibility criteria to confirm their age, educational qualification, nationality, and other requirements. For complete details, refer to our SSC JE 2026 eligibility criteria guide and make sure you meet all the requirements before submitting the application.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"btn btn-info\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ssc-junior-engineer-recruitment\/\">SSC JE 2026 Notification<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SSC_Junior_Engineer_2026_Civil_Previous_Question_Papers\"><\/span><strong>SSC Junior Engineer 2026 Civil Previous Question Papers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><strong>Year<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Download Link<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>2010<\/td>\n<td><strong><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/SSC-JE-Civil-Paper-2010.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/SSC-JE-Civil-Paper-2010.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25556386\"><\/strong><strong>Download PDF<\/strong><strong><\/a><\/div><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2011<\/td>\n<td><strong><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/SSC-JE-Civil-Paper-2011.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/SSC-JE-Civil-Paper-2011.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25556386\"><\/strong><strong>Download PDF<\/strong><strong><\/a><\/div><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2012<\/td>\n<td><strong><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/SSC-JE-Civil-Paper-2012.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/SSC-JE-Civil-Paper-2012.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25556386\"><\/strong><strong>Download PDF<\/strong><strong><\/a><\/div><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SSC_Junior_Engineer_2026_Electrical_Previous_Question_Papers\"><\/span><strong>SSC Junior Engineer 2026 Electrical Previous Question Papers\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><strong>Year<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Download Link<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>2018<\/td>\n<td><strong><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/ssc-je-electrical-engineering-2018-.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/ssc-je-electrical-engineering-2018-.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25556386\">Download PDF<\/strong><strong><\/a><\/div><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2017<\/td>\n<td><strong><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/SSC-JE-Previous-Year-Paper-Electrical-Paper.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/SSC-JE-Previous-Year-Paper-Electrical-Paper.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25556386\"><\/strong><strong>Download PDF<\/strong><strong><\/a><\/div><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2016<\/td>\n<td><strong><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/SSC-JE-Previous-Year-Paper-Electrical.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/SSC-JE-Previous-Year-Paper-Electrical.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25556386\"><\/strong><strong>Download PDF<\/strong><strong><\/a><\/div><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SSC_Junior_Engineer_Mechanical_Previous_Question_Papers\"><\/span><strong>SSC Junior Engineer <\/strong><strong>Mechanical Previous Question Papers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><strong>Year<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Download Link<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>2010<\/td>\n<td><strong><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/ssc-je-mechnical-engineering-paper-2-2010.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/ssc-je-mechnical-engineering-paper-2-2010.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25556386\">Download PDF<\/strong><strong><\/a><\/div><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2017<\/td>\n<td><strong><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/SSC-JE-ME_Mains_2017.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/SSC-JE-ME_Mains_2017.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25556386\"><\/strong><strong>Download PDF<\/strong><strong><\/a><\/div><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SSC_Junior_Engineer_2026_Notification_Quick_Overview\"><\/span><strong>SSC Junior Engineer 2026 Notification: Quick Overview<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\">Particulars<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Details<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Conducting Body<\/td>\n<td>Staff Selection Commission (SSC)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Exam Name<\/td>\n<td>SSC Junior Engineer (JE) Examination 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Posts<\/td>\n<td>Junior Engineer (Civil\/Electrical\/Mechanical\/Telecom) &amp; Scientific Assistant (IMD)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Vacancies<\/td>\n<td>1,748 (tentative)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Online Application<\/td>\n<td>02.09.2026 to 22.09.2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Last Date for Fee Payment<\/td>\n<td>23.09.2026 (23:00 hrs)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Application Correction Window<\/td>\n<td>28.09.2026 to 30.09.2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Paper-I (CBE)<\/td>\n<td>October\/November 2026 (tentative)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Paper-II (CBE)<\/td>\n<td>December 2026 (tentative)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Application Fee<\/td>\n<td>\u20b9100 (exempted for women, SC\/ST, PwBD, ESM)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Pay Level<\/td>\n<td>Level-6, 7th CPC (\u20b935,400 \u2013 \u20b91,12,400)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SSC_JE_Age_Limit_2026_%E2%80%93_Relaxation_Details\"><\/span><strong>SSC JE Age Limit 2026 &#8211; Relaxation Details<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The crucial date for age reckoning is 1st August 2026. Depending on the post, the upper age limit is either 30 years or 32 years.<\/p>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\">Age Limit<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Date of Birth Range (Not earlier than \/ Not later than)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Up to 30 years<\/td>\n<td>02.08.1996 to 01.08.2008<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Up to 32 years<\/td>\n<td>02.08.1994 to 01.08.2008<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Most posts carry a 30-year age limit. The 32-year age limit applies specifically to JE (Electrical) and JE (Civil) in CPWD, and JE (Civil\/Electrical) at the Directorate General of Lighthouses &amp; Lightships.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><strong>SSC JE Age Relaxation 2026 (Category-Wise)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Age relaxation is not admissible to sons, daughters, and dependents of Ex-Servicemen.<\/p>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\">Category<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Age Relaxation<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>SC\/ST<\/td>\n<td>5 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>OBC<\/td>\n<td>3 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>PwBD (Unreserved\/EWS)<\/td>\n<td>10 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>PwBD (OBC)<\/td>\n<td>13 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>PwBD (SC\/ST)<\/td>\n<td>15 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Ex-Servicemen (ESM)<\/td>\n<td>3 years (after deducting military service from actual age)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Defence personnel disabled in operations (UR\/EWS\/OBC)<\/td>\n<td>3 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Defence personnel disabled in operations (SC\/ST)<\/td>\n<td>8 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SSC_JE_Educational_Qualification_2026_%E2%80%93_Post-Wise_Organization-Wise\"><\/span><strong>SSC JE Educational Qualification 2026 &#8211; Post-Wise &amp; Organization-Wise<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The educational qualification is not uniform \u2014 it varies by organization and by engineering discipline. Here&#8217;s the complete post-wise breakup from the official notification:<\/p>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\">Organization<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Post<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Essential Educational Qualification<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Age Limit<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Border Roads Organisation (BRO)<\/td>\n<td>JE (Civil)<\/td>\n<td>Degree in Civil Engg; OR 3-yr Diploma in Civil Engg + 2 yrs experience<\/td>\n<td>30 yrs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>BRO<\/td>\n<td>JE (E&amp;M)<\/td>\n<td>Degree in Electrical\/Mechanical Engg; OR 3-yr Diploma + 2 yrs experience<\/td>\n<td>30 yrs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Brahmaputra Board (Jal Shakti)<\/td>\n<td>JE (Civil)<\/td>\n<td>3-Year Diploma in Civil Engineering<\/td>\n<td>30 yrs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Central Water Commission<\/td>\n<td>JE (Mechanical) \/ JE (Civil)<\/td>\n<td>Bachelor&#8217;s Degree or Diploma in respective branch<\/td>\n<td>30 yrs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Central Public Works Department (CPWD)<\/td>\n<td>JE (Electrical\/Mechanical) \/ JE (Civil)<\/td>\n<td>Diploma in respective branch<\/td>\n<td><strong>32 yrs<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Central Water &amp; Power Research Station<\/td>\n<td>JE (Electrical) \/ JE (Civil)<\/td>\n<td>Diploma in respective branch<\/td>\n<td>30 yrs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>DGQA-Naval (Ministry of Defence)<\/td>\n<td>JE (Mechanical) \/ JE (Electrical)<\/td>\n<td>Degree; OR 3-yr Diploma + 2 yrs experience<\/td>\n<td>30 yrs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Farakka Barrage Project (Jal Shakti)<\/td>\n<td>JE (Electrical) \/ JE (Civil)<\/td>\n<td>Diploma in respective branch<\/td>\n<td>30 yrs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Military Engineer Services (MES)<\/td>\n<td>JE (Civil) \/ JE (E&amp;M)<\/td>\n<td>Degree; OR 3-yr Diploma + 2 yrs experience<\/td>\n<td>30 yrs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO)<\/td>\n<td>JE (Civil)<\/td>\n<td>Diploma in Civil Engineering<\/td>\n<td>30 yrs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Directorate General of Lighthouses &amp; Lightships<\/td>\n<td>JE (Civil) \/ JE (Electrical)<\/td>\n<td>Degree OR Diploma + 3 yrs experience OR equivalent<\/td>\n<td><strong>32 yrs<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Department of Telecommunications (DoT)<\/td>\n<td>JE (Telecom)<\/td>\n<td>Bachelor&#8217;s Degree in Electrical\/Electronics\/Computer Science\/Telecom\/IT\/Instrumentation<\/td>\n<td>30 yrs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>India Meteorological Department (IMD)<\/td>\n<td>Scientific Assistant<\/td>\n<td>B.Sc. with Physics; OR B.Sc.\/B.Tech in Computer Science, Electronics, ECE, ETC, Instrumentation, IT, or Telecom Engg<\/td>\n<td>30 yrs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry &amp; Dairying<\/td>\n<td>JE (Civil)<\/td>\n<td>Degree or 3-year Diploma in Civil Engineering<\/td>\n<td>30 yrs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Important Notes on SSC JE 2026 Cross-Eligibility<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul dir=\"ltr\">\n<li>Candidates opting for JE (Mechanical) are also automatically eligible for JE (Electrical &amp; Mechanical).<\/li>\n<li>Candidates opting for JE (Telecom) are also eligible for Scientific Assistant (IMD) and JE (Electrical), subject to fulfilling the respective qualification.<\/li>\n<li>Candidates opting for JE (Electrical) are also eligible for JE (Telecom) and JE (E&amp;M), subject to fulfilling the qualification.<\/li>\n<li>Candidates opting for Scientific Assistant are also eligible for JE (Telecom), subject to fulfilling its qualification.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><strong>SSC JE 2026 Eligibility Criteria for Diploma Holders vs Degree Holders<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">This is one of the most searched doubts among aspirants \u2014 do you need a degree, or is a diploma enough?<\/p>\n<ul dir=\"ltr\">\n<li>Degree holders (B.E.\/B.Tech): No work experience required for any post.<\/li>\n<li>Diploma holders: For organizations like BRO, MES, and DGQA-Naval, a 3-year diploma must be backed by 2 years of relevant work experience in Planning\/Execution\/Maintenance of the concerned engineering field. This experience must be acquired after completing the diploma \u2014 internship, training, or research experience during the course does not count.<\/li>\n<li>For CPWD, Central Water Commission, Farakka Barrage, and similar organizations, a diploma alone (without experience) is sufficient.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Qualifications obtained through Open and Distance Learning (ODL)\/Online mode in Engineering are not accepted, except where specifically permitted by the UGC and the relevant regulatory body.<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SSC_JE_2026_NationalityCitizenship_Criteria\"><\/span><strong>SSC JE 2026 Nationality\/Citizenship Criteria<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">A candidate must be one of the following:<\/p>\n<ol dir=\"ltr\">\n<li>A citizen of India, <strong>or<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>A subject of Nepal, <strong>or<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>A subject of Bhutan, <strong>or<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire), Ethiopia, or Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Candidates under categories 2\u20134 must hold an Eligibility Certificate issued by the Government of India. Such candidates may sit for the exam, but the appointment offer is given only after the certificate is issued.<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SSC_Junior_Engineer_Vacancy_2026\"><\/span><strong>SSC Junior Engineer Vacancy 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">SSC has announced 1,748 tentative vacancies for the 2026 cycle. The final and category-wise vacancy breakup will be released later; state-wise\/zone-wise vacancy splits are not provided by SSC, since recruitment happens at the all-India level for each organization.<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SSC_JE_2026_Eligibility_Criteria_Key_Points_to_Remember\"><\/span><strong>SSC JE 2026 Eligibility Criteria: Key Points to Remember<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul dir=\"ltr\">\n<li>The crucial date for both age and educational qualification is the closing date of the application (or 01.08.2026 specifically for age).<\/li>\n<li>If your result was declared after the cut-off date, you will not be considered to have met the qualification \u2014 even if the exam was conducted earlier.<\/li>\n<li>Original mark sheets, provisional certificates, and degree certificates will be verified at the Document Verification stage.<\/li>\n<li>Only male candidates are eligible for JE posts in the Border Roads 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