SSC JE Eligibility Criteria 2025, Age Limit, Qualification

The Staff Selection Commission Junior Engineer recruitment is specifically for candidates aspiring to build a career in engineering and interested in joining various government departments or organizations. Understanding the SSC JE Eligibility Criteria is of utmost importance for joining various government departments as Engineers through SSC JE.

In this blog, we will provide a concise overview of the SSC JE Eligibility Criteria 2025, helping you determine your eligibility and prepare effectively for the exam.

SSC JE Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the eligibility requirements set by the Staff Selection Commission before applying.

• Nationality: Must be an Indian citizen or meet SSC's nationality rules.
• Age Limit: Between 18 to 32 years (varies by post).
• Educational Qualification: A Degree/Diploma in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or related engineering fields from a recognized institute.
• Work Experience: Some posts need 2 years of experience in Planning, Execution, or Maintenance of engineering works.
• Physical Standards: Certain departments require candidates to meet specific physical fitness standards.

SSC JE Age Limit

The SSC JE age criteria are based on a fixed date, ensuring that candidates meet the eligibility requirements as per official guidelines and notifications. The age criteria details and the last consideration date are provided based on last year's notification. New dates will be provided soon after the release of the SSC JE 2025 Notification.

In SSC JE, each post has different age criteria based on the departments. We have mentioned below the post-wise age limit for the candidates.

Age Relaxation

Reserved Category candidates will receive the relaxation of a few years in their upper age limit.

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SSC JE Educational Qualifications

The Educational Qualification for the various posts of the SSC JE 2025 Recruitment is given in the following table.

SSC JE Nationality

Candidates applying for government exams must meet specific nationality requirements, including eligibility certificates for certain categories, to ensure compliance with Indian government regulations.

SSC JE Eligibility Criteria 2025

Candidates applying for the post of Junior Engineer in the Border Roads Organization (BRO) must meet the required physical and medical standards. It is essential that candidates thoroughly review these standards before applying. The following details of the physical and medical criteria as per the last year's notification.

Physical and Medical Standards for Junior Engineers in BRO

• Physical and Medical Standards: Candidates must meet the Physical Efficiency, Physical, and Medical Standards for Junior Engineer posts in BRO (PDF available).
• Post-Allocation: No changes will be allowed if a candidate does not meet the standards after post-allocation. Failure to qualify leads to cancellation.
• Re-Allocation: The SSC will not re-assign posts if the candidature is canceled.
• Eligibility: Only male candidates are eligible for Junior Engineer posts in BRO.

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SSC JE Physical Efficiency Test

The Physical Efficiency Test (PET) for Group 'B' Non-Gazetted posts is an essential part of the recruitment process. Candidates who qualify through the Staff Selection Commission must pass the mandatory PET to proceed to the next stage of the selection process, which includes the medical examination. The test consists of a single activity: the one-mile run, which must be completed within the prescribed time limit to pass the test.

Notes:

• Candidates must complete the one-mile run within the specified time of 10 minutes.
• Those qualifying through the Staff Selection Commission will be required to mandatorily pass this test at the GREF Centre in Pune to undergo further medical examination.

SSC JE Physical Standards

The following table provides the minimum physical standards required for candidates based on their region, including height, chest, and weight.

Region-Wise Physical Standards for Height, Chest, and Weight

Below are the tables for the minimum physical standards required for each region, divided into separate categories for height, chest, and weight.

1. Minimum Height

2. Minimum Chest

3. Minimum Weight

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SSC JE Medical Standards For GREF

The medical examination is a crucial part of the recruitment process, ensuring that all recruits meet the physical and mental health standards required for service.

1. Mental and Physical Health

Every recruit must be mentally stable, free from nervous instability, and in good physical health. They should not have any constitutional or acquired disabilities that may affect their ability to perform duties, particularly in difficult conditions like high altitudes or challenging areas.

2. Examination Procedure

3. Responsibility of the Medical Board

The Medical Board is responsible for evaluating the physical fitness of recruits, including assessing their potential for physical development and identifying marks. For recruits deemed fit, the Medical Board will record "Fit-category GREF-I" on the enrolment form.

• Minor Defects: If minor defects are found, these will be recorded on the enrolment form without causing rejection.
• Declaration of Fitness: The Medical Officer's signature on the form confirms that the recruit was personally examined and is fit for service, with any defects clearly noted on the form. If there are no distinctive marks, this will be clearly stated.