By TN Education Desk
The Staff Selection Commission, SSC has released a notification inviting candidates for Junior Engineer (JE) Recruitment 2025. Notification released on June 30 aims to fill a total of 1,340 vacancies for Junior Engineer posts in various central government departments. selected candidates will be offered a monthly pay scale between Rs 35,400 to Rs 1,12,400 per month. This is a golden opportunity for civil, mechanical, and electrical engineers who are seeking to secure a government job. SSC JE 2025: Key Highlights Total Vacancies: 1,340Posts: Junior Engineer (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical)Departments: CPWD, BRO, MES, Central Water Commission, and othersPay Scale: Level 6 of the 7th CPC – Rs 35,400–Rs 1,12,400Registration Window: June 30 to July 21, 2025Tier 1 Exam Dates: October 27–31, 2025 The SSC JE (Junior Engineer) exam is conducted once a year to recruit engineers for technical posts in the Government of India. Candidates are selected for Group ‘B’ Non-Gazetted posts that involve responsibilities related to planning, execution, and supervision of public sector projects. SSC JE: Selected Candidates to be posted in Central Public Works Department (CPWD)Border Roads Organisation (BRO)Military Engineer Services (MES)Central Water CommissionNational Technical Research Organisation (NTRO)Farakka Barrage ProjectDepartment of PostsCandidates must apply to the relevant post based on their qualification and interest. The number of vacancies is distributed across categories and departments, with detailed breakup available in the official notification. Salary and Perks Selected candidates will be placed in Pay Level 6 under the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC). Depending on their experience, location as well as department, they will be offered a monthly salary between Rs 35,400 and Rs 1,12,400. Other Allowances Dearness Allowance (DA)House Rent Allowance (HRA)Transport Allowance (TA)Medical BenefitsPension Scheme under NPS This makes the SSC JE post not only financially rewarding but also secure in terms of long-term benefits. Eligibility Criteria: Check Educational Qualification A Diploma or Degree in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university/institution is mandatory.Candidates should know that the qualification requirements may vary slightly between departments; for instance, CPWD may prefer degree holders, while MES may accept both diploma and degree candidates.Age Limit General age limit: 18 to 30 yearsFor some departments (like BRO), age limit extended to 32 yearsSSC JE Recruitment 2025: How to Apply OnlineCandidates can apply online through the official SSC website:ssc.gov.in 1. Register on the SSC portal (One-time Registration) 2. In the next step, log in using registration credentials 3. Fill in personal, educational, and exam details 4. Upload required documents and scanned photograph/signature 5. Pay the application fee (General/OBC:Rs 100, fee is exempted for SC/ST/PwD/Female candidates) 6. Submit and download the application form for future references Exam Structure and Selection Process The SSC JE selection process consists of two stages: Paper I (Computer-Based Test – Objective Type) Total Marks: 200, Duration: 2 hours Subjects: General Intelligence & Reasoning (50 marks), General Awareness (50 marks), Engineering (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical) – 100 marks, Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer Paper II (Computer-Based Test – Objective Type) Total Marks: 300, Duration: 2 hours, Subject: Discipline-specific (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical), Negative Marking: 1 mark per wrong answer. After both papers, qualified candidates will undergo document verification and medical examination before final appointment. For more details and to apply, visit the official website:ssc.gov.in