The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the SSC Junior Engineer (JE) Notification 2025, inviting applications for Junior Engineers in Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical branches across various central government departments. This is a golden opportunity for diploma and engineering graduates seeking a prestigious and stable central government job.
Key Highlights
- Total Vacancies: Approx. 1,765 posts
- Application Dates:
- Start Date: 5th August 2025
- End Date: 28th August 2025
- Exam Dates:
- Tier I (CBT): 27th – 31st October 2025
- Tier II (Descriptive): 6th November 2025
- Selection Process:
Paper I → Paper II → Document Verification
| Department | Post Name | No. of Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Border Road Organisation (BRO) | Civil, Electrical, Mechanical | 512 |
| Central Public Works Department (CPWD) | Civil, Electrical | 298 |
| Military Engineer Services (MES) | Civil, Electrical, Mechanical | 839 |
| Central Water Commission (CWC) | Civil, Mechanical | 132 |
| Farakka Barrage Project | Civil, Electrical | 4 |
| National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO) | Civil | 6 |
| Others | Various Engineering Posts | 9 |
Note: Vacancies are tentative and may change as per official notification.
Salary Structure (7th Pay Commission – Pay Level 6)
- Pay Scale: ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400
- Grade Pay: ₹4,200
Gross Salary Estimates:
- X Cities: ₹53,514/month
- Y Cities: ₹50,682/month
- Z Cities: ₹46,050/month
Allowances:
- DA (Dearness Allowance): 17% of Basic Pay
- HRA (House Rent Allowance):
- X Cities: 24%
- Y Cities: 16%
- Z Cities: 8%
- Transport Allowance (TA):
- Metro Cities: ₹3,600
- Other Areas: ₹1,800
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification:
- A Diploma or Degree in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university/institution.
Age Limit:
- General: Up to 30 or 32 years (depending on department)
- OBC: +3 years
- SC/ST: +5 years
- PwD: +10 years
- Ex-Servicemen: +3 years (after deducting military service)
Application Process
- Application Fee: ₹100 (General/OBC)
- Fee Exemption: SC/ST, PwD, Ex-Servicemen & All Female candidates
- Mode of Payment: Online (Net banking / Credit or Debit Card / UPI)
Exam Pattern
Paper I – CBT
- Subjects:
- General Intelligence & Reasoning
- General Awareness
- General Engineering (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical – based on post)
- Marks: 200
- Duration: 2 hours
Paper II – Descriptive
- Subject: Respective Engineering Stream
- Marks: 300
- Duration: 2 hours
Career Growth
After joining as a Junior Engineer (JE), candidates can grow through departmental promotions to higher positions like:
- Senior Section Engineer
- Assistant Engineer (AE)
- Executive Engineer
Promotions are based on experience, performance, and departmental exams.
Important Links
- Official Notification (PDF) – [Will be updated on SSC website soon]
- Apply Online – SSC JE 2025 Application Portal
