(Notification) Recruitment to the Post of IMD Scientific Assistant (SA) through SSC JE Exam 2026
(Notification) Recruitment to the Post of IMD Scientific Assistant (SA) through SSC JE Exam 2026
F. No. HQ-C-3019/1/2026-C-3: Staff Selection Commission will hold an open Competitive Examination for recruitment to the various posts of Junior Engineer for Organizations/ Offices of the Government of India. The Examination shall also be conducted for the recruitment of Scientific Assistant in India Meteorological Department (IMD). The posts are of Group ‘B’ in Level-6 (Rs. 35400-112400/-) of the Pay Matrix of the 7th Central Pay Commission.
Post Details:
Total Vacancies: 1748 (One Thousand Seven Hundred Forty-Eight).
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Final Vacancies of Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical) Examination, 2025 |
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S. No. |
Name of Dept. |
Post |
SC |
ST |
OBC |
EWS |
UR |
Total |
OH |
HH |
Others |
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1. |
Border Roads Organization (For Male candidates only) |
JE(C) |
122 |
57 |
213 |
35 |
369 |
796 |
0 |
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0 |
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2. |
Border Roads Organization (For Male candidates only) |
JE(E&M) |
27 |
7 |
7 |
10 |
112 |
163 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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3. |
Central Water Commission |
JE (M) |
2 |
1 |
3 |
1 |
3 |
10 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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4. |
Central Water Commission |
JE (C) |
16 |
6 |
25 |
9 |
34 |
90 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
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5. |
Central Public Works Department |
JE (E) |
14 |
6 |
25 |
9 |
40 |
94 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
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6. |
Central Public Works Department |
JE (C) |
31 |
15 |
56 |
21 |
87 |
210 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
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7. |
Central Water Power Research Station |
JE (C) |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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8. |
Central Water Power Research Station |
JE (E) |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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9. |
Central Water Power Research Station |
JE (M) |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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10. |
DGQA-NAVAL, Ministry of Defence |
JE(E) |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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11. |
DGQA-NAVAL, Ministry of Defence |
JE(M) |
1 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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12. |
Farakka Barrage Project, Ministry of Jal Shakti |
JE(C) |
1 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
7 |
11 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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13. |
Farakka Barrage Project, Ministry of Jal Shakti |
JE (M) |
1 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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14. |
Military Engineer Service (MES) |
JE (C) |
31 |
13 |
63 |
22 |
73 |
202 |
3 |
3 |
2 |
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15. |
Military Engineer Service (MES) |
JE(E&M) |
23 |
12 |
36 |
17 |
48 |
136 |
2 |
2 |
1 |
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Total |
270 |
122 |
432 |
127 |
780 |
1731 |
10 |
11 |
8 |
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Education Qualification:
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S. No. |
Organization |
Post |
Essential Educational Qualifications |
Age limit |
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1. |
Border Roads Organization |
JE(C) |
Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University/Institute; Or (a) Three-Year Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University/ Institute/ Board; and (b) Two years of working experience in Planning/ Execution/ Maintenance of Civil Engineering works |
Up to 30 years |
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JE (E & M) |
Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University/Institute; Or (a) Three-year Diploma in Electrical/ Automobile/ Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University/ Institute/ Board; and (b) Two-Year experience in Planning/Execution/ Maintenance of Electrical or Mechanical Engineering works |
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2. |
Brahmaputra Board, Ministry of Jal Shakti |
JE (C) |
Three-Year Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or Institution. |
Up to 30 years |
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3. |
Central Water Commission |
JE (M) |
Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University or Institution |
Up to 30 years |
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JE (C) |
Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or Institution. |
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4. |
Central Public Works Department (CPWD) |
JE (E) |
Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University or Institute. |
Up to 32 years |
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JE (C) |
Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or Institute. |
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5. |
Central Water and Power Research Station |
JE (E) |
Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a recognized Institute. |
Up to 30 years |
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JE (C) |
Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized Institute. |
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6. |
DGQA-NAVAL, Ministry of Defence |
JE(M) |
Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized Institute; or (a) Three-Year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University or Institution plus (b) Two-Year experience in the respective field |
Up to 30 years |
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JE(E) |
Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized University; or (a) Three-year Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a recognized University or Institution plus (b) Two-Year experience in the respective |
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S. No. |
Organization |
Post |
Essential Educational Qualifications |
Age limit |
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field |
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7.
8. |
Farakka Barrage Project, Ministry of Jal Shakti |
JE(E) |
Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a recognized University, Institute, or Board. |
Up to 30 years |
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JE (C) |
Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University, Institute, or Board. |
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9. |
Military Engineer Services (MES) |
JE (C) |
Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University; Or (a) Three-year Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized Institute, University, or Board; and (b) Two years’ experience in Planning, Execution, and Maintenance of Civil Engineering works. |
Up to 30 years |
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JE (E & M) |
Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University; Or (a) Three-Year diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized Institute or University or Board; and (b) Two-Year experience in Planning,Execution, and Maintenance of Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Works |
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10. |
National Technical Research Organization (NTRO) |
JE(C) |
Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University/Institution. |
Up to 30 years |
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11. |
Director General of Lighthouses & Lightships, Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways |
JE (C) |
Degree in Civil Engineering Or Diploma in Civil Engineering with three years' experience Or Equivalent qualification |
Up to 32 Years |
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JE (E) |
Degree in Electrical Engineering Or Diploma in Electrical Engineering with three years' experience Or Equivalent qualification |
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12. |
Department of Telecommunication (DoT) |
JE(Telecom) |
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technology in Electrical or Electronics or Electrical Communications or Computer Science or Telecommunications or Information Technology or Instrumentation from a recognized University or Institute. |
Up to 30 years |
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13. |
India Meteorological Department |
Scientific Assistant |
Bachelor’s Degree in Science with Physics as one of the subjects from a recognised institution or university; OR Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Computer Applications or Electronics or Electronics and Communication Engineering or Electronics Telecommunication Engineering or |
Up to 30 years |
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S. No. |
Organization |
Post |
Essential Educational Qualifications |
Age limit |
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Instrumentation or Information Technology or Telecommunication Engineering or Communication Engineering from a recognised institution or university |
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14. |
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying |
JE(C) |
Degree or three-year diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognised University or Institute. |
Up to 30 years |
Fee :
Fee payable: ₹100/- (Rupee One Hundred Only).
Women candidates and candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)and Ex-servicemen (ESM) are exempted from payment of fee.
Age Limit :(As on 01.08.2026):
- Maximum Age : 32 Year
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For the posts for which the age limit is up to 30 years |
Candidate must have been born not earlier than 02.08.1996 and not later than 01.08.2008. |
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For the posts for which the age limit is up to 32 years |
Candidate must have been born not earlier than 02.08.1994 and not later than 01.08.2008. |
Scheme of the Examination:
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Papers |
Mode of Examination |
Subject |
Number of Questions /Maximum Marks |
Duration |
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Paper-I |
Computer- Based Examination |
50/ 50 |
2 Hours (2 hours and 40 minutes for the candidates who are eligible for scribe as per Para-9.1, 9.2 and 9.3) |
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(ii) General Awareness |
50/ 50 |
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(iii) For the post of JE (Civil): Part-A General Engineering (Civil & Structural) OR For the post of JE (Electrical): Part-B General Engineering (Electrical) OR For the post of JE (Mechanical): Part-C: General Engineering (Mechanical) OR For the post of SA in IMD: Part-D General Engineering (Computer Science and Information Technology) / Part-E General Engineering (Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering)/ Part-F Physics OR For the post of JE (Telecom): Part-G: Telecommunication |
100/ 100 |
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Paper-II |
Computer- Based Examination |
For the post of JE (Civil): Part-A General Engineering (Civil & Structural) OR For the post of JE (Electrical): Part-B General Engineering (Electrical) OR For the post of JE (Mechanical): |
100/ 300 |
2 Hours (2 hours and 40 minutes for the candidates who are eligible for scribe as per Para 9.1, 9.2 and 9.3) |
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Papers |
Mode of Examination |
Subject |
Number of Questions /Maximum Marks |
Duration |
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Part-C: General Engineering (Mechanical) OR For the post of SA in IMD: Part-D General Engineering (Computer Science and Information Technology) / Part-E General Engineering (Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering)/ Part-F Physics OR For the post of JE (Telecom): Part-G: Telecommunication |
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How to Apply:
Candidates who are interested and eligible for the SSC Junior Engineer Examination 2026 can submit their application form online through the official website of the Staff Selection Commission (SSC). The application process consists of One-Time Registration (OTR) followed by filling out the online application form.
Steps to Apply for SSC JE 2026
Candidates can follow the steps given below to complete the SSC JE 2026 application process:
Step 1: Visit the Official Website
Visit the official website of the Staff Selection Commission at ssc.gov.in.
Step 2: Complete One-Time Registration (OTR)
Candidates who have not already registered on the new SSC website must first complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) process. The OTR generated on the old SSC website will not be functional on the new website.
Candidates should keep their basic personal details and required documents/information ready before starting the registration process.
Step 3: Login to Your SSC Account
After completing OTR, log in to the SSC website using your registration credentials.
Step 4: Select SSC JE 2026 Examination
Go to the examination/application section and select Junior Engineer Examination, 2026.
Step 5: Fill in the Application Form
Enter all the required details carefully, including:
- Personal details
- Educational qualification
- Category details
- Examination centre preferences
- Post/department preferences, wherever applicable
- Other required information
Candidates should carefully verify all details before submitting the application form.
Step 6: Upload/Provide Required Details
Complete the photograph, signature and other required authentication/document formalities as specified by SSC. Candidates should follow the prescribed instructions while submitting these details.
Step 7: Pay the Application Fee
Pay the applicable examination fee through the available online payment mode, if required.
Step 8: Submit the Application Form
After checking all the information, submit the SSC JE 2026 online application form.
Step 9: Save the Application Form
After successful submission, candidates should download or save a copy of the submitted application form and payment details for future reference.
Important Dates:
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Dates for Submission of Online Application Form |
02.09.2026 to 22.09.2026 |
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Last date and time for receipt of Online Application Form |
22.09.2026 (23:00 hours) |
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Last date and time for making online fee payment |
23.09.2026 (23:00 hours) |
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Dates of ‘Window for Online Application Form Correction and Online payment of Correction Charges’ |
28.09.2026 to 30.09.2026 (23:00 hours) |
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Tentative schedule of Computer Based Examination (Paper-I) |
October/November, 2026 |
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Tentative schedule of Computer Based Examination (Paper-II) |
December, 2026 |
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Toll-Free Helpline Number to be called in case of any difficulty in filling up the Online Application Form |
180 030 930 63 |
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