SSC Junior Engineer 2025 Notification: 1340 Vacancies – Apply Online Now!

 The much-anticipated SSC Junior Engineer Examination 2025 notification is out! Conducted by the Government of India under the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Department of Personnel and Training, this prestigious exam paves the way for a successful career in various government engineering roles. With 1340 vacancies across disciplines like Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical engineering, eligible candidates now have a golden opportunity to join renowned organizations, including the Border Roads Organization (BRO)

Key Highlights of SSC JE 2025

• Vacancies: 1340 engineering posts

• Disciplines: Civil, Mechanical, Electrical (also includes Automobile Engineering and more)

• Exam Mode: Computer-Based Examination

• Application Process: Online submission via the official SSC website

• Official Notification Date: June 30, 2025

• Application Deadline: July 21, 2025, by 23:00 hours

Eligibility Criteria

Nationality

• Citizenship Requirements:

  • Candidates must be citizens of India.

  • Additionally, subjects of Nepal or Bhutan can apply.

  • Persons of Indian origin, who have migrated from countries like Pakistan, Sri Lanka, or East African nations with an intent to settle permanently in India, are also eligible.

Educational Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements:

  • A Diploma, B.E., B.Tech., AMIE (Parts A & B), or B.Sc. (Engg.) in relevant engineering disciplines (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, or Automobile Engineering).

• Important Note:

  • The qualifying result must be declared before the stipulated cut-off date.

  • Documentary evidence of passing the essential educational qualification is mandatory.

Age Relaxation and Special Categories

• Ex-Servicemen: Benefit from age relaxations with specific deductions based on military service.

• Defence Personnel: Disabled during hostilities receive an 8-year age relaxation for SC/ST candidates.

• Reserved Categories: SC/ST, OBC, EWS, and PwBD candidates enjoy relaxed standards in age, experience, or qualifications, which count against reserved vacancies.

• Disability Inclusion:

• Posts are accessible to candidates with benchmark disabilities (e.g., Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Specific Learning Disability) as per the RPwD Act, 2016.

Detailed Application Process

Step 1: Online Registration

• One-Time Registration (OTR):

  • Visit the official SSC website for OTR.

  • Complete the Aadhaar-based authentication process.

Step 2: Filling the Online Application Form

• Deadline:

  • Submit your application by July 21, 2025 (23:00 hours).

• Recommendation:

  • Apply well ahead of the deadline to avoid potential technical issues due to high traffic.

Step 3: Application Fee

• Fee Details:

  • General fee is ₹100.

  • Exemptions are available for women, SC, ST, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen candidates.

• Payment Options:

  • BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or Visa/Mastercard/Maestro/RuPay Debit Cards.

Step 4: Correction Window

• Charges:

  • First Correction: ₹200

  • Second Correction: ₹500
    (Note: All correction fees are non-refundable and non-adjustable.)

Photograph Requirements

• Guidelines:

• Upload a clear, frontal photograph without caps or spectacles (as specified in Annexure-XV).

• Pre-existing or unclear photographs may lead to rejection of the application.

Examination Structure

Computer-Based Test (CBT)

• Exam Features:

  • Multiple-choice questions form the basis of the test.

  • In cases where the exam is conducted in multiple shifts, marks will be normalized.

Syllabus Coverage

General Awareness

• Topics include History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Polity, and Scientific Research relevant to India and its neighbors.

General Engineering

• Civil & Structural:

  • Building Materials, Surveying, Soil Mechanics, Hydraulics, Irrigation, Transportation, Environmental, and Structural Engineering.

• Electrical:

  • Basic concepts, Circuit Law, Magnetic Circuits, AC Fundamentals, etc.

• Mechanical:

  • Thermodynamics, IC Engines, Fluid Mechanics, Power Engineering, etc.

Additional Requirements for BRO Posts

• Physical Efficiency Tests:

  • Conducted at GREF or respective recruitment centers based on region-wise standards (Schedule-I).

• Medical Standards:

• Detailed guidelines ensure candidates are medically fit, covering aspects like tattoos and minor defects (as specified in Schedule-III).

Important Instructions and Document Verification

Document Requirements

• Mandatory Documents:

  • Matriculation/Secondary Certificates, caste/category certificates, and a valid photo ID (e.g., Voter’s ID, PAN Card, Passport).

• Attention to Detail:

  • Ensure the details in your documents match your Admission Certificate, as discrepancies in name or date of birth can lead to candidature cancellation.

Scribe Facility for PwBD Candidates

• Options:

  • Candidates may opt for their own scribe or use the one provided by SSC.

  • Scribe details must be authenticated using Aadhaar, and each scribe should not assist more than one candidate.

Post Preferences

• Procedure:

  • Submit your post preferences online within the stipulated deadline.

  • Failure to do so may result in not being considered for the final allotment.

Zero Tolerance for Malpractices

• Strict Measures:

  • Any form of malpractice, such as cheating or impersonation, will lead to cancellation of your candidature and may result in debarment from future SSC examinations.

Final Steps: Result Declaration and Nomination

• Result Announcement:

  • Final results will be declared after vacancy confirmations from the respective User Ministries/Departments.

• Post-Result Communication:

  • Ensure you respond to the concerned User Department within one year from the final result if no correspondence is received.