SSC JE 2026 Tentative Vacancies: 1,699 Posts Across 14 Departments
The tentative vacancy list for the Junior Engineer Examination 2026 is out, with 1,699 posts across central government departments. Here’s what aspirants should know. Get the official Sarkari Result details on this page.
The Big Picture
Four recruiters account for almost 90% of all vacancies (1,516 of 1,699):
| Department | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| India Meteorological Department (Scientific Assistant) | 462 |
| Central Public Works Department (CPWD) | 446 |
| Military Engineer Services (MES) | 315 |
| Border Roads Organisation (BRO), male candidates only | 293 |
The rest are spread across the Central Water Commission (32), Brahmaputra Board (56), Department of Telecommunication (69), Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships (9), DGQA-Naval (8), CWPRS (4), CICEF (3) and the Farakka Barrage Project (2).
Which Branch Has the Most Openings?
Civil engineering dominates. Roughly 867 posts, about half the total, are for JE (Civil). CPWD alone has 343, followed by BRO (271) and MES (154).
- Electrical and Electrical and Mechanical: about 291 posts. MES has 161 JE (E&M) posts, CPWD has 103 JE (Electrical), and BRO has 22.
- Telecommunication: 69 posts, all with the Department of Telecommunication.
- Mechanical: only about 10 posts (DGQA-Naval 6, CWC 3, CWPRS 1). This is the toughest branch for competition.
- Scientific Assistant (IMD): 462 posts, the single largest recruiter. Note that this is not a JE-titled post, so check the eligibility criteria carefully.
Category-wise Breakdown
| Category | Posts | Share |
|---|---|---|
| UR | 718 | ~42% |
| OBC | 462 | ~27% |
| SC | 245 | ~14% |
| ST | 140 | ~8% |
| EWS | 134 | ~8% |
Posts reserved for persons with benchmark disabilities total 60: 32 for OH, 14 for HH, 1 for VH, and 13 under Others.
Key Takeaways for Aspirants
- Civil engineers have the best odds. With more than half the vacancies, CPWD, MES and BRO are the main targets.
- Electrical candidates should look at MES and CPWD. Together they account for the bulk of electrical posts.
- Mechanical candidates face thin numbers. Consider broadening preferences to include E&M posts where your qualifications allow.
- BRO posts are for male candidates only. Female candidates should focus on the other departments.
- Preference order matters. Since several departments recruit for the same branch, research pay, posting locations and work culture before filling in preferences.
An Important Caveat
These are tentative vacancies. The final numbers can change when the official notification is released, so treat this as a planning guide, not a guarantee. Always confirm the final figures, eligibility, age limits and exam pattern on the official SSC website.