SSC JE Paper 1 Admit Card 2026 Out for 2 to 6 November Exam
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The Staff Selection Commission has released admit cards for the Junior Engineer Paper 1 computer-based exam held from 2 to 6 November 2026. Cards became available from 30 October.
At a glance
| Organisation | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
|---|---|
| Status | Released |
| Pattern | 200 questions, 200 marks, 2 hours |
| Reasoning | 50 questions |
| General Awareness | 50 questions |
| General Engineering | 100 questions |
| Negative marking | 0.25 per wrong answer |
| Shifts | 9-11 am, 1-3 pm, 5-7 pm |
Important dates
| Admit card | From 30 October 2026 |
|---|---|
| Paper 1 | 2 to 6 November 2026 |
| Phase 2 (Telecommunication) | 30 November and 1 December 2026 |
Details
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is holding Paper 1 of the Junior Engineer (JE) examination from 2 to 6 November 2026. Admit cards opened from 30 October and are issued shortly before each exam date. A second phase for Junior Engineer (Telecommunication) is on 30 November and 1 December 2026.
Download the card from ssc.gov.in by logging in with your registration number and password. It shows your shift, reporting time and centre. Shifts run at 9 to 11 am, 1 to 3 pm and 5 to 7 pm, and you must report about an hour before.
Paper 1 is a two-hour test of 200 marks: General Intelligence and Reasoning (50), General Awareness (50) and General Engineering in Civil, Electrical or Mechanical (100). Each wrong answer costs a quarter mark. Carry the printed admit card and an original photo ID. Confirm the details on the official site.
How to check or download
- Visit ssc.gov.in and log in with your registration number and password.
- Open the SSC JE Paper 1 admit card link.
- Download and print the card.
- Check your shift, centre and reporting time.
- Carry the printout and an original photo ID.
Frequently asked questions
When is SSC JE Paper 1 2026?
From 2 to 6 November 2026 in three daily shifts.
What is the negative marking?
A quarter mark is deducted for each wrong answer.
How long is the paper?
Two hours for 200 marks.
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This post is a plain-language summary prepared by Pratiyogita Kosh from public information. We are not the conducting body. Please verify all dates, eligibility and fees on the official website before you apply.