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The SSC JE Vacancy 2026 has been updated, and candidates can now check the revised vacancy details for the Junior Engineer Examination 2026. The latest vacancy figure stands at 1,699 posts, covering Junior Engineer positions across different Central Government departments and organisations. The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) had initially announced 1,748 tentative vacancies with the SSC JE 2026 notification. The vacancy details are subject to change based on the requirements reported by the concerned departments.
For candidates preparing for SSC JE, the vacancy number is important because it gives an idea about the number of available posts across different departments, categories and engineering disciplines.
SSC JE 2026 Vacancy: Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | SSC Junior Engineer Examination 2026 |
| Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission |
| Initial Tentative Vacancies | 1,748 |
| Latest Updated Vacancies | 1,699 |
| Major Disciplines | Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, and related disciplines |
| Recruitment Level | Central Government |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
SSC JE Vacancy 2026 Official Notice PDF
The SSC JE Vacancy 2026 Official Notice PDF contains the updated vacancy positions and is important for candidates who want to check the number of posts available for different engineering disciplines and departments. Candidates are advised to download and read the latest notice carefully before analysing their chances based on the revised vacancies.

SSC JE Vacancy 2026: Category-Wise Details
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| SC | 245 |
| ST | 140 |
| OBC | 462 |
| EWS | 134 |
| UR | 718 |
| Total | 1,699 |
SSC JE Vacancy 2026: Department-Wise Details
| Department/Organization | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Border Roads Organisation | 293 |
| Central Water Commission | 32 |
| Central Public Works Department | 446 |
| Central Water Power Research Station | 4 |
| DGQA-NAVAL | 8 |
| Farakka Barrage Project | 2 |
| Military Engineer Service | 315 |
| Central Institute of Coastal Engineering for Fishery | 3 |
| Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships | 9 |
| Department of Telecommunications | 69 |
| India Meteorological Department | 462 |
| Brahmaputra Board | 56 |
| Total | 1,699 |
SSC JE Vacancy 2026: Post-Wise Details
| Post | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| JE (Civil) | 867 |
| JE (Electrical & Mechanical) | 183 |
| JE (Mechanical) | 10 |
| JE (Electrical) | 108 |
| JE (Telecom) | 69 |
| Scientific Assistant | 462 |
| Total | 1,699 |
Candidates can check detailed vacancies through the video link given below :
SSC JE Vacancy 2026 vs Previous Year
The revised 1,699 vacancies for SSC JE 2026 can be compared with the previous year’s vacancy figure to understand the overall change. For SSC JE 2025, the Commission initially mentioned 1,340 tentative vacancies in its recruitment notice.
| Year | SSC JE Vacancy |
|---|---|
| SSC JE 2025 | 1,340 |
| SSC JE 2026 – Initial | 1,748 |
| SSC JE 2026 – Latest Update | 1,699 |
SSC JE Vacancy 2026: What Candidates Should Check?
Candidates should keep the following points in mind:
- Check the latest vacancy notice instead of relying only on the original notification.
- Verify the vacancies available for your engineering discipline.
- Check the department-wise post details carefully.
- Do not assume that every department has vacancies for every engineering branch.
- Check category-wise vacancies before analysing your chances.
- Remember that SSC does not maintain state-wise or zone-wise JE vacancy figures.
- Keep checking the official SSC website for further vacancy revisions.
- Focus on exam preparation rather than depending only on the vacancy count.













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