SSC JE 2025 Notification Out: Apply Online, Exam Dates, Eligibility, Syllabus, Vacancy Details

The SSC JE 2025 Notification has been officially released for recruitment to Junior Engineer (Civil, Electrical & Mechanical) posts across various Central Government departments. With 1,340 vacancies and a pay scale of Level-6 (₹35,400–₹1,12,400), eligible diploma or degree holders can apply online from 30 June to 21 July 2025 via ssc.gov.in.

The selection process includes two Computer-Based Exams (Paper-I in October 2025 and Paper-II in early 2026). AUBSP provides a complete overview of eligibility, exam pattern, syllabus, key dates, and application steps to help candidates prepare confidently for this government engineering opportunity.

SSC JE 2025 Exam Notification Released: Complete Details, Dates, Eligibility, Syllabus

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the notification for the Junior Engineer (JE) Examination 2025 on its new website https://ssc.gov.in. If you are aspiring for a government engineering job in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical fields, this is your chance.

AUBSP.com provides a complete guide to the SSC JE 2025 recruitment — including important dates, eligibility, application process, selection procedure, and the detailed syllabus — so that you can start your preparation on solid ground.

Important Dates for SSC JE 2025

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualifications (as on 01.01.2026)

Candidates must have the following qualifications depending on the post and department:

• Diploma or Degree in Civil / Electrical / Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University or Institute.
• Experience of 2 years is required in some departments like BRO, MES, DGQA, etc., in addition to the diploma.

📝 AUBSP advises candidates to check the specific qualification and experience requirement post-wise before applying.

Age Limit

• Up to 30 years: For most posts.
• Up to 32 years: For CPWD and certain other departments.

Age Relaxation:

Departments and Posts Offered

Some of the major departments recruiting through SSC JE 2025 include:

1. Border Roads Organization (BRO)
2. Central Public Works Department (CPWD)
3. Military Engineer Services (MES)
4. Central Water Commission
5. DGQA – Naval
6. Farakka Barrage Project
7. NTRO
8. Brahmaputra Board, Ministry of Jal Shakti

Only male candidates are eligible for BRO posts due to physical standards.

SSC JE 2025 Exam Pattern

Paper-I (Computer-Based Test)

Type: Objective (Multiple Choice)
Duration: 2 hours (2 hrs 40 mins for eligible PwBD candidates)
Negative Marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer

Paper-II (Computer-Based Test)

Type: Objective (Multiple Choice)
Duration: 2 hours (2 hrs 40 mins for eligible PwBD candidates)
Negative Marking: 1 mark per wrong answer

📌 Note by AUBSP:

1. Choose your engineering stream (Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical) while filling the form.
2. Attempt only your relevant section in both papers; otherwise, your candidature will be rejected.
3. Scientific calculator and reference tables will be available on-screen during the exam.

Syllabus Overview

AUBSP recommends thorough preparation as the syllabus is detailed. Below are brief highlights:

• General Intelligence & Reasoning: Analogies, Space Visualization, Arithmetical Reasoning
• General Awareness: Current Affairs, History, Geography, Polity, Economy, etc.
• Engineering Subjects:
  • Civil: RCC, Steel Design, Soil Mechanics, Surveying, Transportation, Environmental Engineering
  • Mechanical: Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Strength of Materials, IC Engines
  • Electrical: Electrical Machines, AC/DC Circuits, Power Systems, Basic Electronics

How to Apply for SSC JE 2025

Step 1: Visit the Official SSC Website

• Go to https://ssc.gov.in (new official portal).
• Mobile users can also apply via the ‘mySSC’ mobile app (available on Google Play Store).

Step 2: Complete One-Time Registration (OTR)

If you’re a new user:

1. Click on “Register Now”.
2. Enter basic details (Name, DOB, Email, Mobile, Aadhaar/ID, etc.).
3. Verify your mobile number and email using OTP.
4. Upload real-time photo using your webcam or phone camera.
5. Create a secure password and submit.
6. Save your registration number and password safely.

🔒 Note by AUBSP: OTR is mandatory and once created, it can be used for all future SSC exams.

Step 3: Log in to Apply

1. Use your registration number and password to log in.
2. Click on “Apply” under the SSC JE 2025 section.
3. Select your post preference, exam center choices, and engineering stream (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical).

Step 4: Upload Documents

• Real-time Photograph: Capture live as per instructions.
• Signature: Upload in JPEG format (6cm x 2cm, 10–20KB).
• PwBD Candidates: Upload disability certificate if claiming reservation or scribe.

📸 Do not upload old scanned photos; it will lead to rejection unless Aadhaar-authenticated.

Step 5: Pay the Application Fee

• Pay online using:
  • UPI
  • Net Banking
  • Credit/Debit Cards

💡 Last date to pay online: 22 July 2025 (11:00 PM).

Step 6: Final Preview & Submit

• Review all details using the Preview option.
• Ensure your photo and signature are clear and valid.
• Click “Final Submit” and download a copy of your application form for records.

Application Correction Window

If you made a mistake:

• Use the Application Correction Window (1–2 August 2025)
• Correction Fee:
  • ₹200 (1st correction)
  • ₹500 (2nd correction)
• Corrections allowed only twice and only if you submitted a complete form earlier.

PwBD Candidates and Scribe Guidelines

• Certain disabilities eligible (e.g., OA, OL, CP, HH).
• Candidates can opt for their own scribe or request SSC to provide one.
• Scribe details must be registered during application.
• Compensatory time: 20 minutes per hour of exam time.

SSC JE 2025 Exam Centres – Region-Wise List

1. Central Region (CR)

🗺️ States Covered: Uttar Pradesh, Bihar
🌆 Exam Cities:

• Agra, Bareilly, Gorakhpur, Jhansi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Meerut, Prayagraj, Varanasi
• Bhagalpur, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Gaya

🔗 Website: www.ssc-cr.org

2. Eastern Region (ER)

🗺️ States Covered: West Bengal, Odisha, Sikkim, Jharkhand, Andaman & Nicobar
🌆 Exam Cities:

• Kolkata, Asansol, Siliguri, Durgapur, Kalyani
• Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Rourkela, Sambalpur, Balasore, Behrampur
• Ranchi, Dhanbad, Jamshedpur
• Gangtok, Port Blair

🔗 Website: www.sscer.org

3. Karnataka Kerala Region (KKR)

🗺️ States Covered: Karnataka, Kerala, Lakshadweep
🌆 Exam Cities:

• Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangaluru, Hubballi, Shivamogga, Udupi, Kalaburagi
• Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, Kozhikode, Kannur, Kollam, Kottayam
• Kavaratti

🔗 Website: www.ssckkr.kar.nic.in

4. Madhya Pradesh Region (MPR)

🗺️ States Covered: Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh
🌆 Exam Cities:

• Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur, Gwalior, Ujjain, Satna, Sagar
• Raipur, Bilaspur, Durg-Bhilai

🔗 Website: www.sscmpr.org

5. North Eastern Region (NER)

🗺️ States Covered: Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura
🌆 Exam Cities:

• Guwahati, Dibrugarh, Jorhat, Silchar, Tezpur
• Itanagar, Imphal, Shillong, Aizawl, Kohima, Agartala

🔗 Website: www.sscner.org.in

6. Northern Region (NR)

🗺️ States Covered: Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand
🌆 Exam Cities:

• Delhi NCR, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Ajmer, Sikar, Bikaner
• Dehradun, Roorkee, Haldwani

🔗 Website: www.sscnr.nic.in

7. North Western Region (NWR)

🗺️ States Covered: Chandigarh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Punjab
🌆 Exam Cities:

• Chandigarh, Ludhiana, Patiala, Amritsar, Jalandhar, Bathinda
• Shimla, Hamirpur
• Jammu, Srinagar, Leh

🔗 Website: www.sscnwr.org

8. Southern Region (SR)

🗺️ States Covered: Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Puducherry
🌆 Exam Cities:

• Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Salem, Tiruchirappalli, Vellore, Tirunelveli
• Hyderabad, Warangal, Karimnagar
• Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Nellore, Guntur, Tirupati, Rajahmundry, Kurnool
• Puducherry

🔗 Website: www.sscsr.gov.in

9. Western Region (WR)

🗺️ States Covered: Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, Daman & Diu, Dadra & Nagar Haveli
🌆 Exam Cities:

• Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, Kolhapur, Aurangabad (Chh. Sambhaji Nagar), Amravati, Nanded, Jalgaon
• Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Surat, Vadodara, Mehsana, Gandhinagar, Anand
• Panaji

🔗 Website: www.sscwr.net

Important Centre Guidelines: You can choose up to 3 preferred exam centres in order of priority. Once selected, centre preferences cannot be changed. SSC may shift you to another centre if needed based on availability.

FAQs on SSC JE 2025

What is the SSC JE 2025 exam about?
It is a recruitment exam conducted by the Staff Selection Commission for Junior Engineer (JE) posts in Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical engineering across various central government departments.

What is the total number of vacancies in SSC JE 2025?
The tentative number of vacancies is 1,340. Final vacancies will be updated later on the SSC website.

When was the SSC JE 2025 notification released?
The official notification was released on 30 June 2025.

What is the last date to apply for SSC JE 2025?
The last date to submit the online application form is 21 July 2025 (11:00 PM).

What is the age limit for SSC JE 2025?
The age limit is either 30 or 32 years depending on the department. Age relaxation is applicable as per government rules.

What is the required educational qualification for SSC JE 2025?
Candidates must have a diploma or degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering. Some posts also require 2 years of work experience.

What is the salary of SSC JE 2025 posts?
Selected candidates will be placed in Pay Level-6 with a salary ranging from ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400 as per the 7th CPC.

Can female candidates apply for SSC JE 2025?
Yes, female candidates can apply for all posts except in the Border Roads Organization (BRO), which is open only for male candidates.

Is Aadhaar mandatory for registration?
No, it is optional. However, candidates using Aadhaar-based authentication enjoy easier photo/signature requirements.

What is the mode of examination for SSC JE 2025?
Both Paper-I and Paper-II are Computer-Based Tests (CBT) with objective-type multiple-choice questions.

Is there negative marking in SSC JE 2025?
Yes. Paper-I has a negative marking of 0.25 marks per wrong answer, while Paper-II deducts 1 mark per wrong answer.

When will Paper-I be conducted?
Paper-I is scheduled to be held between 27 to 31 October 2025.

When will Paper-II be held?
Paper-II is tentatively scheduled for January–February 2026.

How to apply for SSC JE 2025?
Apply online at https://ssc.gov.in after completing One-Time Registration (OTR).

Can I apply through mobile?
Yes, candidates can apply using the official ‘mySSC’ mobile app available on the Google Play Store.

What is the application fee for SSC JE 2025?
₹100 for General, OBC, and EWS candidates. Women and candidates from SC, ST, PwBD, and ESM categories are exempted.

What are the modes of fee payment?
Fees can be paid online via UPI, net banking, or credit/debit cards.

What if I make a mistake in the application?
You can correct it during the application correction window from 1 to 2 August 2025. A fee of ₹200 (1st time) and ₹500 (2nd time) is applicable.

What is the exam pattern for Paper-I?
It includes General Intelligence (50 marks), General Awareness (50 marks), and Engineering subject (100 marks). Duration is 2 hours.

What is the exam pattern for Paper-II?
Paper-II includes only the Engineering subject (100 questions, 300 marks) with a duration of 2 hours.

Can I choose my own exam centre?
Yes, you can select up to three centres during application. However, SSC reserves the right to allot centres based on availability.

Are calculators allowed in the exam?
No physical calculators are allowed. A virtual scientific calculator will be provided on-screen during the exam.

Will physical tables like IS codes be provided?
No, but essential tables like IS 456:2000 and Steam Tables will be available on the exam screen.

Is re-evaluation of papers allowed?
No. There is no provision for re-evaluation or re-checking of answer sheets.

Is scribe assistance available for PwBD candidates?
Yes. Eligible PwBD candidates can opt for their own scribe or request SSC to provide one, with compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour.

Can a candidate act as a scribe for another?
No. A candidate of the exam cannot be a scribe for someone else.

Do I need work experience for all posts?
No, only specific departments like BRO, MES, and DGQA require 2 years of experience along with the diploma.

Is there a physical test for any posts?
Yes. Candidates applying for BRO posts must meet specific physical and medical standards.

Can I apply for more than one engineering stream?
No. You must choose one stream (Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical) based on your qualification. Attempting the wrong part will result in disqualification.

What is the exam language?
The exam is available in both English and Hindi.

Where can I find the syllabus?
The detailed syllabus is provided in the official notification and also summarized on AUBSP for Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical streams.

What are the common mistakes that lead to form rejection?
Blurred photo/signature, wrong stream selection, incorrect documents, and not following real-time photo guidelines are common reasons.

Where can I check my application status?
You can check the status after login at https://ssc.gov.in under your candidate dashboard.

What documents are needed at the time of application?
Aadhaar or other ID, real-time photo, signature, education certificates, caste/disability certificates (if applicable).

Will SSC JE 2025 have an interview?
No, the selection is purely based on Paper-I and Paper-II marks followed by document verification.

Where can I download the SSC JE 2025 notification PDF?
From the official SSC website or you can read the full summary and download links directly on AUBSP.com.

The SSC JE 2025 is a golden opportunity for engineering graduates and diploma holders to join central government departments. Stay focused, start preparing with the right strategy, and keep visiting AUBSP.com for expert exam tips and guidance.