SSC JE eligibility
SSC Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical) Examination · एसएससी जूनियर इंजीनियर
To apply for SSC JE you need: Diploma or degree in Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, depending on the post. Some departments require a degree or diploma with experience. The age limit is 18–30 years, calculated as on the crucial date in the notification.
Educational qualification
Diploma or degree in Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, depending on the post. Some departments require a degree or diploma with experience.
Age limit and relaxation
| Category | Upper age relaxation |
|---|---|
| General / Unreserved | 18–30 years |
| OBC (non-creamy layer) | +3 years |
| SC / ST | +5 years |
| PwBD (Unreserved) | +10 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | +13 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | +15 years |
| Ex-servicemen | +3 years |
Post-wise age limits can differ. The official notification for each cycle is final.
Other conditions
- Nationality: Citizen of India, or a subject of Nepal or Bhutan, or other categories as specified in the notification.
- Upper age limit is 32 years for some departments (for example CPWD).
Application fee
| Category | Application fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS (male) | ₹100 |
| Women, SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-servicemen | Exempted (no fee) |