SSC JE Eligibility 2026: Quick Answer
For SSC JE 2026 you must be up to 30 years old (born between 02.08.1996 and 01.08.2008) for most posts, or up to 32 years (born between 02.08.1994 and 01.08.2008) for CPWD JE (Electrical and Civil) and the Lighthouses and Lightships posts, reckoned as on 01.08.2026. The qualification is a diploma or degree in Civil, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, depending on the post, with experience needed for some. The notice lists 14 organisations.
Key takeaway: Eligibility is by organisation and post, not one rule for all. Check the post you want in the table below before you worry about the age limit. The application window (2 to 22 September 2026) is closed, so this page helps you understand eligibility for document verification and future cycles.
Source: SSC JE 2026 notice of examination (PDF), Para 2, 5, 6 and 7. The pay level is Level-6 (Rs. 35400-112400) for these Group B posts, as the notice states; see our SSC JE salary 2026 note.
SSC JE Age Limit 2026 and Date of Birth Range
| Upper age limit | Candidate must be born | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 30 years | Not earlier than 02.08.1996 and not later than 01.08.2008 | Most posts, including BRO, CWC, CWPRS, MES, Farakka, DoT and IMD |
| Up to 32 years | Not earlier than 02.08.1994 and not later than 01.08.2008 | CPWD (JE Civil and Electrical) and Director General of Lighthouses and Lightships |
The crucial date for age is 01.08.2026 (Para 7.1).
SSC JE Age Relaxation 2026
| Category | Relaxation beyond upper age limit |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PwBD (Unreserved/EWS) | 10 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 years after deducting the military service from actual age |
| Defence personnel disabled in operations (Unreserved/EWS/OBC) | 3 years |
More categories are listed in Para 7.2 of the notice. Relaxation applies only to candidates who submit the proper certificates when asked.
SSC JE Educational Qualification by Post
| Organisation | Post | Qualification (summary) |
|---|---|---|
| Border Roads Organisation | JE (Civil) | Civil degree, or 3-year diploma plus 2 years' experience |
| Border Roads Organisation | JE (E&M) | Electrical or Mechanical degree, or diploma plus 2 years' experience |
| Brahmaputra Board | JE (Civil) | 3-year diploma in Civil Engineering |
| Central Water Commission | JE (Mechanical) and JE (Civil) | Degree or diploma in the branch |
| CPWD | JE (Electrical) | Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering |
| CPWD | JE (Civil) | Diploma in Civil Engineering |
| CWPRS | JE (Electrical) and JE (Civil) | Diploma in the branch |
| DGQA-Naval | JE (Mechanical) and JE (Electrical) | Degree, or diploma plus 2 years' experience |
| Farakka Barrage Project | JE (Electrical) and JE (Civil) | Diploma in the branch |
| Military Engineer Services | JE (Civil) and JE (E&M) | Degree, or diploma plus 2 years' experience |
| NTRO | JE (Civil) | Diploma in Civil Engineering |
| Lighthouses and Lightships | JE (Civil) and JE (Electrical) | Degree, or diploma plus 3 years' experience, or equivalent |
| Department of Telecommunication | JE (Telecom) | Engineering degree in Electrical, Electronics, Electrical Communications, CS, Telecommunications, IT or Instrumentation |
| India Meteorological Department | Scientific Assistant | Science degree with Physics, or listed engineering degrees |
| Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying | JE (Civil) | Degree or 3-year diploma in Civil Engineering |
This is a summary; the exact wording for each post is in Para 2 of the notice. Experience must be gained after the required qualification, and internships or training during the course do not count (Para 2.1).
Can One Candidate Apply for More Than One Post?
The notice has linking rules: a JE (Mechanical) candidate is also eligible for JE (Electrical and Mechanical); a JE (Telecom) candidate may also be eligible for Scientific Assistant in IMD or JE (Electrical); a JE (Electrical) candidate is also eligible for JE (Telecom) if the qualification is met; and a Scientific Assistant candidate is eligible for JE (Telecom) if the qualification is met. You must appear in the paper you opted for, and the subject cannot be changed afterwards (Para 13.6 and 13.8).
Nationality and Gender Rules
You must be a citizen of India, a subject of Nepal or Bhutan, or a person of Indian origin who migrated from the countries listed in Para 6.1 to settle in India. Those in the Nepal, Bhutan and migrant categories need a certificate of eligibility from the Government of India. Only male candidates are eligible for JE posts in the Border Roads Organisation (Para 5.3), and BRO candidates must read the physical and medical standards carefully.
ODL and Online Degrees
Para 2.2 notes the UGC rule that engineering programmes are not permitted through Open and Distance Learning or online mode unless allowed by the statutory body and notified by the UGC. If your qualification came through such a mode, read the full paragraph and confirm validity.
What Happens After You Are Eligible: Exam Stages
Paper-I (200 marks, qualifying) and Paper-II (300 marks, final merit) are computer based. The minimum qualifying marks are 30% (UR), 25% (OBC/EWS) and 20% (others). Paper-I is on 2 to 6 November and 30 November to 1 December 2026 per SSC's corrigendum of 26.10.2026, so see SSC JE exam date 2026. Pattern details are in SSC JE Paper 1 pattern 2026 and SSC JE Paper 2 pattern 2026. The syllabus is in SSC JE syllabus 2026.
SSC JE Eligibility FAQs
What is the age limit for SSC JE 2026?
Up to 30 years for most posts and up to 32 years for CPWD JE posts and the Lighthouses and Lightships posts, as on 01.08.2026, plus category relaxation.
SSC JE ke liye diploma chalega ya degree chahiye?
Zyada tar posts ke liye diploma chalta hai (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical). BRO, DGQA-Naval aur MES me degree ya diploma ke saath 2 saal ka experience chahiye. JE Telecom ke liye degree zaroori hai.
Is a degree required for SSC JE Telecom?
Yes. The post of JE (Telecom) in the Department of Telecommunication needs an engineering degree in the listed branches.
Is there age relaxation for OBC in SSC JE?
Yes, 3 years for OBC and 5 years for SC/ST beyond the upper age limit, as per Para 7.2.
Can women apply for SSC JE?
Yes, except that only male candidates are eligible for JE posts in the Border Roads Organisation (Para 5.3).
Is work experience required in SSC JE?
Only for some posts, such as BRO, DGQA-Naval, MES (diploma holders) and Lighthouses and Lightships (diploma holders with 3 years). Experience must come after the required qualification.
Practice Next for SSC JE
- Hub: SSC exam hub and SSC mock tests
- Syllabus: SSC JE syllabus 2026 and SSC JE Telecom syllabus 2026
- Salary: SSC JE salary 2026
- Exam day: SSC JE exam day guidelines 2026
- Cut-off: SSC JE cut off 2025
Sources: SSC JE 2026 notice (F. No. HQ-C-3019/1/2026-C-3), Para 2, 5, 6, 7, 13; SSC corrigendum dated 26.10.2026. As of 1 November 2026.