SSC JE Eligibility Criteria 2024, Know the Details of Each Criteria

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SSC JE Eligibility Criteria 2024

For candidates who are aspiring to build a career in the field of engineering and are interested in joining various government departments or organizations, understanding the eligibility requirements for SSC JE is essential. In this blog, we will provide you with a concise overview of the SSC JE Eligibility Criteria 2024, helping you determine your eligibility and prepare effectively for the exam.

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SSC JE Eligibility Criteria

The Staff Selection Commission establishes specific eligibility criteria that candidates must meet to qualify for recruitment. Before submitting applications online, it is imperative for candidates to thoroughly understand these criteria and ensure they fulfill them. Below, we have mentioned the comprehensive eligibility requirements applicable to all candidates.

Age Limit

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.

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OrganizationPostAge Limit
Border Roads OrganizationJunior Engineer (Civil)Up to 30 years
Border Roads Organization
Junior Engineer (Electrical and Mechanical)		Up to 30 years
Brahmaputra Board, Ministry of Jal ShaktiJunior Engineer (Civil)Up to 30 years
Central Water CommissionJunior Engineer (Mechanical)Up to 30 years
Central Water CommissionJunior Engineer (Civil)Up to 30 years
Central Public Works Department (CPWD)Junior Engineer (Electrical)Up to 32 years
Central Public Works Department (CPWD)Junior Engineer (Civil)Up to 32 years
Central Water and Power Research StationJunior Engineer (Electrical)Up to 30 years
Central Water and Power Research StationJunior Engineer (Civil)Up to 30 years
DGQA-NAVAL, Ministry of DefenceJunior Engineer (Mechanical)Up to 30 years
DGQA-NAVAL, Ministry of DefenceJunior Engineer (Electrical)Up to 30 years
Farakka Barrage Project, Ministry of Jal ShaktiJunior Engineer (Electrical)Up to 30 years
Farakka Barrage Project, Ministry of Jal ShaktiJunior Engineer (Civil)Up to 30 years
Military Engineer Services (MES)Junior Engineer (Civil)Up to 30 years
Military Engineer Services (MES)Junior Engineer (Electrical and Mechanical)Up to 30 years
National Technical Research Organization (NTRO)Junior Engineer (Civil)Up to 30 years

Age Relaxation

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

Code NoCategoryAge relaxation permissible beyond the upper age limit
1SC/ ST5 years
2OBC3 years
3Ex-Servicemen3  years after deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age as on the date of reckoning.
4Children and dependent  of victims killed in the 1984 riots or communal riots of 2002 in Gujarat
(Unreserved)		5 years
5Children and dependents of victims killed in the 1984 riots or communal riots of 2002 in Gujarat
(OBC)		8 years
6Children and dependents of victims killed in the 1984 riots or communal riots of 2002 in Gujarat
(SC/ST)		10 years
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Educational Qualifications

The Educational Qualification for the various posts of the SSC JE 2024 Recruitment is given in the following table.

Sl. No.OrganizationPostEssential Educational Qualifications
1Border Roads OrganizationJunior   Engineer (Civil)– Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University/Institute;
or
– Three-Year Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University/Institute/Board;
and
– Two years of working experience in Planning/ Execution/ Maintenance of Civil Engineering works
Junior Engineer (Electrical & Mechanical)– Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University/Institute;
or
– Three years Diploma in Electrical/Automobile/Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University/Institute/Board;
and
– Two-Year experience in Planning/Execution/Maintenance of Electrical or Mechanical Engineering works
2Brahmaputra Board, Ministry of Jal ShaktiJunior   Engineer (Civil)– Three-Year Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or Institution
3Central Water CommissionJunior Engineer (Mechanical)– Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University or Institution
Junior   Engineer (Civil)– Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or Institution
4Central Public Works Department (CPWD)Junior   Engineer (Electrical)– Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University or Institute
Junior   Engineer (Civil)– Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or Institute
5Central Water and Power Research StationJunior   Engineer (Electrical)– Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a recognized Institute
Junior   Engineer (Civil)– Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized Institute
6DGQA-NAVAL, Ministry of DefenceJunior Engineer (Mechanical)– Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized Institute;
or
– Three-Year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University or Institution
plus
Two-Year experience in the respective field
Junior   Engineer (Electrical)– Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized University;
or
– Three years Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a recognized University or Institution
plus
Two-Year experience in the respective field
7Farakka Barrage Project, Ministry of Jal ShaktiJunior   Engineer (Electrical)– Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a recognized University or Institute or Board
Junior   Engineer (Civil)– Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or Institute or Board
8Military Engineer Services (MES)Junior   Engineer (Civil)– Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University;
or
– Three years Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized Institute or University or Board;
and
– Two years’ experience in Planning, Execution and Maintenance of Civil Engineering works
Junior Engineer (Electrical & Mechanical)– Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University;
or
– Three-Year diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized Institute or University or Board;
and
– Two-Year experience in Planning, Execution and Maintenance of Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Works
9National Technical Research Organization (NTRO)Junior   Engineer (Civil)– Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University/Institution

Conclusion

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SSC JE Eligibility Criteria 2024 – Frequently Asked Questions

Q.1 What is the minimum educational qualification for the SSC JE 2024?

Ans. Candidates must have passed Graduation in their respective fields of engineering.

Q.2 What is the upper age limit for the Junior Engineer in BRO?

Ans. 30 years is the upper age limit for the Junior Engineer in BRO.

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