SSC Junior Engineer 2026: Tentative Vacancies Announced, 1,699 Posts Across 20 Department Posts (Notice of 8 October)
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SSC released the tentative vacancy list for Junior Engineer Examination 2026 on 8 October 2026, showing 1,699 posts in BRO, CPWD, MES, CWC, DoT and other departments.
At a glance
| Organisation | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
|---|---|
| Total vacancies | 1,699 |
| Status | Released |
| SC | 245 |
| ST | 140 |
| OBC | 462 |
| EWS | 134 |
| Unreserved | 718 |
| Border Roads Organization (JE Civil and JE E&M) | 293 |
| CPWD (JE Civil and JE Electrical) | 446 |
| Military Engineer Service | 315 |
| India Meteorological Department (Scientific Assistant) | 462 |
| Mock tests | Civil, Mechanical and Electrical Paper-I and Paper-II practice mocks at pratiyogitakosh.com/exams/ssc-je |
Important dates
| Vacancy notice | 8 October 2026 |
|---|---|
| Total tentative posts | 1699 |
Details
SSC has put out the tentative list of vacancies for the Junior Engineer Examination 2026 in a notice dated 8 October 2026. The list covers 20 department and post combinations and adds up to 1,699 posts, a figure printed in the notice itself.
The largest shares are with the Border Roads Organization (271 JE Civil and 22 JE Electrical and Mechanical), Central Public Works Department (343 JE Civil and 103 JE Electrical), Military Engineer Service (154 JE Civil and 161 JE Electrical and Mechanical) and the India Meteorological Department (462 posts of Scientific Assistant). The Department of Telecommunication lists 69 JE Telecom posts.
Category-wise, the notice shows 245 SC, 140 ST, 462 OBC, 134 EWS and 718 unreserved posts. Figures are tentative and can change before the final result. Always confirm the final details in the official notification.
Syllabus and mock tests: the Paper-I and Paper-II syllabus and pattern are summarised in our SSC JE 2026 syllabus posts, and full-length practice mocks for Civil, Mechanical and Electrical (Paper-I and Paper-II) are on Pratiyogita Kosh at pratiyogitakosh.com/exams/ssc-je. These are original practice papers, not official ones.
How to apply
- Open the SSC website and go to the notice board
- Find the Junior Engineer 2026 tentative vacancies notice dated 8 October 2026
- Check the department and post you prefer in the table
Frequently asked questions
Are these vacancies final?
No, SSC calls them tentative and they may change.
How many posts are listed in total?
The notice shows 1,699 posts, of which 718 are unreserved.
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