SSC Junior Engineer Exam Date 2026
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Staff Selection Commission notice on exam city and admission certificate information for Junior Engineer Examination 2026 (CBE) Paper-I, scheduled 02.11.2026 to 06.11.2026. Scribe registration and mapping deadlines are also set out.
At a Glance
| Recruiting body | Staff Selection Commission |
|---|---|
| Posts | Junior Engineer Examination, 2026 (Computer Based Examination) Paper-I; General Engineering (Civil & Structural, Electrical, Mechanical); IMD Scientific Assistant (SA) (Computer Science and Information Technology, Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, Physics); JE (Telecommunication) |
| Stage | Computer Based Examination Paper-I (city of examination and admission certificate information) |
| Type | Exam date |
| Notice dated | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Listed on this site | 23 Oct 2026 |
What the Notice Says
- Paper-I is scheduled from 02.11.2026 to 06.11.2026.
- Exam for the 6 listed papers is held from 2nd to 6th November 2026.
- JE (Telecommunication) exam is scheduled for 30th November 2026 to 1st December 2026.
- Admission certificate is expected 2-3 days before each exam date.
- Own Scribe candidates must complete fresh Scribe registration with Aadhaar authentication.
- Scribe OTR mapping closes on 27.10.2026 at 11:00 PM; Scribe Entry Pass is generated only after successful mapping.
- Candidates opting for Scientific Assistant (SA) default to EC/TC; change to CS/IT or Physics allowed at City Live till 27.10.2026 at 11:00 PM.
Key Dates
| Exam date | 02.11.2026 to 06.11.2026 (Junior Engineer Examination 2026 CBE Paper-I) |
|---|---|
| Exam date | 2nd to 6th November 2026 (General Engineering Civil & Structural, Electrical, Mechanical; IMD Scientific Assistant CS/IT, ETE, Physics) |
| Exam date | 30th November 2026 - 1st December 2026 (JE Telecommunication) |
| Scribe OTR mapping deadline | 27.10.2026 (11:00 PM) |
| Subject change deadline at City Live for Scientific Assistant | 27.10.2026 (11:00 PM) |
| Admit card | tentatively 2-3 days before respective examination date |
| Exam city live for JE Telecommunication | 8-10 days in advance |
What Candidates Do Next
- Check the examination city by logging in through the designated login module on the Commission website.
- Download the admission certificate through the login module, 2-3 days before the exam date.
- Own Scribe candidates: complete fresh Scribe registration and map Scribe OTR by 27.10.2026 (11:00 PM).
- Candidates wishing to change SA subject to CS/IT or Physics: do so at City Live by 27.10.2026 (11:00 PM).
- JE (Telecommunication) candidates: watch for City Live, held 8-10 days in advance of the exam.
How to Check the Schedule
- Log in through the designated login module on the website https://ssc.gov.in/ to view exam city details.
- Access the admission certificate through the same designated login module.
- Refer to the Notice published on 02.09.2026 on the Commission website for detailed admission certificate instructions.
On the Exam Day
- Admission certificate must be downloaded before the exam; it shows the subject for SA candidates.
- Scribe Entry Pass is generated only for Own Scribe candidates who map Scribe OTR successfully.
- Rest of the Scribe guidelines remain as per the examination notice.
About This Recruitment
This exam date belongs to SSC Junior Engineer Recruitment 2026, for 1699 posts. Eligibility, vacancies, pay and the full selection process are on the recruitment page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is the JE Paper-I exam?
Paper-I is scheduled from 02.11.2026 to 06.11.2026, as per the Commission notice.
When will the admission certificate be available?
It will tentatively be available for download 2-3 days before the respective examination date.
Can an SA candidate change the subject?
Yes, to CS/IT or Physics at City Live till 27.10.2026 (11:00 PM). No change is allowed after that.
Do Own Scribe candidates need to register again?
Yes. Registrations before 05.11.2025 were disposed of, so fresh Scribe registration is required.
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