The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has activated the Junior Engineer (JE) Examination 2026 Paper-I exam city intimation slips on its official website, ssc.gov.in. The city slips are being released date-wise, about 10 days before each examination date. Candidates whose Paper-I examination is scheduled for 3 November 2026 can now check their exam city, following the release for 2 November candidates on 23 October 2026. The Paper-I examination will be held from 2 to 6 November 2026. Read the notification for eligibility, selection process, pay scale and all other information.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Begin | 02 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 22 September 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 23 September 2026 |
| Correction Window | 28 to 30 September 2026 |
| SSC JE Paper-I Exam Date | 02 to 06 November 2026 |
| Exam City Intimation Slip (2 Nov Exam) | 23 October 2026 |
| Exam City Intimation Slip (3 Nov Exam) | 24 October 2026 |
| Exam City Intimation Slip (4 Nov Exam) | 25 October 2026 |
| Exam City Intimation Slip (5 Nov Exam) | 26 October 2026 |
| Exam City Intimation Slip (6 Nov Exam) | 27 October 2026 |
| Admit Card | 3 to 4 days before the exam (tentative) |
| SSC JE Paper-II Exam Date | December 2026 (tentative) |
Candidates whose examination is scheduled later in the window may not find their slip yet. If the link is not visible, the slip for that examination date may not have been released. Candidates should check again on the date shown above for their examination date, and rely on their login dashboard and official SSC notices for the latest information.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | Rs. 100 |
| SC / ST / PH / Female | Nil |
The fee was payable online through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or UPI. Correction charges were Rs. 200 for the first correction and Rs. 500 for the second correction.
Vacancy Details
The SSC Junior Engineer Examination 2026 covers Junior Engineer posts in various departments and organisations. Most listings report 1,748 posts in total, while some sources report 1,699 posts. Candidates should treat the figure in the official SSC notification as governing, and check the notification for the department-wise and post-wise breakup. The eligibility for these posts is a Degree or Diploma in Engineering in the relevant discipline from a recognised institute in India, with post-wise eligibility details given in the notification.
| Post Name | Total Posts | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Engineer (JE) | 1,748 (as reported in most listings; 1,699 in some sources) | Degree / Diploma in Engineering in the relevant discipline |
Eligibility
Candidates must hold a Degree or Diploma in Engineering in the relevant discipline from a recognised institute in India. Post-wise eligibility details, including the exact engineering disciplines accepted for Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and other streams, are given in the notification. Candidates appearing for the Civil and Structural Engineering papers and the Electrical and Mechanical Engineering papers should check the paper applicable to their discipline, as the city slips have been released stream-wise.
Candidates must also meet the age criteria given below and should verify their discipline, department preference and eligibility against the official notification, as ineligible candidates may be disqualified at the document verification stage even after qualifying in the examination.
Age Limit
| Category | Age Limit (as on 01 August 2026) |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 Years |
| Maximum Age (CPWD Posts Only) | 32 Years |
| Maximum Age (All Other Posts) | 30 Years |
Age relaxation applies as per Staff Selection Commission Junior Engineer Examination 2026 rules for reserved categories and other eligible categories.
Salary / Pay Scale
As per official notification. Junior Engineer posts under the Staff Selection Commission are Group B, Non-Gazetted posts in central government departments, with pay and allowances as per the applicable pay matrix for the post and department. Candidates should check the post-wise pay details in the official notification.
Selection Process
- Paper-I: Computer Based Examination from 2 to 6 November 2026.
- Paper-II: Examination in December 2026 (tentative).
- Document Verification of eligible candidates.
- Final selection based on merit and department preference, subject to document verification.
Exam Pattern
To be notified in the detailed notification. Paper-I is a computer-based examination, and Paper-II is scheduled for December 2026. Candidates should check the official notification for the confirmed paper pattern, subjects, number of questions, marks, duration and negative marking before the examination.
Documents Required
- Printed copy of the exam city intimation slip, for reference. Note that the city slip is not an entry document for the examination hall.
- Printed admit card, once released, along with an original photo identity proof, for entry to the examination hall.
- Recent passport-size photograph, as per the instructions on the admit card.
- Educational certificates and other documents, as required at the document verification stage.
The city intimation slip shows the examination city, date and shift. It does not show the examination centre address, reporting time or photograph details. Those details will appear on the admit card, which is expected 3 to 4 days before each examination date.
How to Apply
- Read the official notification carefully before checking the city slip.
- Visit the official SSC website at ssc.gov.in.
- Open the login section on the homepage.
- Enter the registration or username credentials and password used at the time of application.
- Complete the captcha or other verification, if displayed.
- Log in and locate the link for the Junior Engineer Examination 2026, Paper-I City Intimation Slip.
- Open the slip and verify the examination city, date and shift.
- Download the slip and save a copy for future reference.
- Check again on the scheduled date if the slip for your examination date is not yet visible, and download the admit card when it is released.
Interested candidates can read the full notification before applying.
Some Useful Important Links
| Check Exam City | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs
Q1. Is the SSC JE exam city slip 2026 out?
A. Yes, the city intimation slips are being released date-wise from 23 October 2026, about 10 days before each Paper-I examination date.
Q2. Which exam dates have city slips available on 24 October 2026?
A. Slips for the 2 November 2026 examination were released on 23 October 2026, and slips for the 3 November 2026 examination are released on 24 October 2026.
Q3. When is the SSC JE Paper-I exam 2026?
A. Paper-I will be held from 2 to 6 November 2026.
Q4. Is the city slip the same as the admit card?
A. No. The city slip shows only the examination city, date and shift, and is not valid for entry to the examination hall. The admit card, with the centre address and reporting time, is released 3 to 4 days before the exam.
Q5. What if my city slip is not showing?
A. If your examination date’s slip has not been released yet, check again on the scheduled date for your examination. Also check that you are using the new-portal credentials, not the old ssc.nic.in credentials.
Q6. How many posts are there in SSC JE 2026?
A. Most listings report 1,748 posts, while some report 1,699. The official SSC notification figure governs.
Q7. When is SSC JE Paper-II?
A. Paper-II is scheduled for December 2026, as per the current schedule.
You may also like: RRB JE Admit Card 2026.
Sources: SSC Junior Engineer Examination 2026 notification (No. HQ-C-3019/1/2026-C-3); ssc.gov.in.
We wish all candidates the best for their application.

