SSC Junior Engineer

A Junior Engineer (JE) recruited through the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) holds a Group ‘B’ (Non-Gazetted) technical post in central government departments like CPWD, MES, CWC, and Border Roads Organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Supervision: Oversee execution and quality control of civil construction, electrical grids, or mechanical installations.
• Planning & Estimation: Prepare technical drawings, project cost estimates, and bill of quantities (BOQ).
• Maintenance & Operations: Ensure routine maintenance and operation of public infrastructure, government buildings, and equipment.
• Contract Management: Verify work completed by contractors and process billing and measurement books (MB).

Recruitment Overview

• Branches Covered: Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering.
• Educational Qualification: B.E. / B.Tech or 3-year Diploma in the relevant engineering branch (certain departments require 2 years of experience for diploma holders).
• Age Limit: Generally up to 30 or 32 years (depending on the specific central department), with standard age relaxations for reserved categories.
• Selection Process:
  1. Paper 1 (CBT): Objective test covering General Intelligence, General Awareness, and Core Technical Subjects.
  2. Paper 2 (CBT): In-depth technical objective paper for the chosen engineering stream.
• Pay Scale: Level 6 Pay Matrix (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400) plus DA, HRA, and standard Central Government allowances.