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SSC JE Eligibility Criteria 2023
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 2023, helping you determine your eligibility and prepare effectively for the exam.
SSC JE Eligibility Criteria
Staff Selection Commission has its own set of eligibility criteria which needs to be fulfilled by the candidates in order to be eligible for recruitment. Before applying online, candidates must be aware of the eligibility criteria and confirm their eligibility. We have mentioned below the detailed eligibility criteria for all the 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.
S No | Organization | Post | Age limit |
1 | Border Road Organization | Junior Engineer (Civil) | Up to 30 years |
2 | Border Road Organization | Junior Engineer (Electrical & Mechanical) | Up to 30 years |
3 | Central Public Works Department (CPWD) | Junior Engineer (Civil) | Up to 32 years |
4 | Central Public Works Department (CPWD) | Junior Engineer (Electrical) | Up to 32 years |
5 | Central Water and Power Research Station | Junior Engineer (Civil) | Up to 30 years |
6 | Central Water and Power Research Station | Junior Engineer (Electrical) | Up to 30 years |
7 | Central Water and Power Research Station | Junior Engineer (Mechanical) | Up to 30 years |
8 | Central Water Commission | Junior Engineer (Civil) | Up to 32 years |
9 | Central Water Commission | Junior Engineer (Mechanical) | Up to 32 years |
10 | Directorate of Quality Assurance (Naval) | Junior Engineer (Mechanical) | Up to 30 years |
11 | Directorate of Quality Assurance (Naval) | Junior Engineer (Electrical) | Up to 30 years |
12 | Farakka Barrage Project | Junior Engineer (Civil) | Up to 30 years |
13 | Farakka Barrage Project | Junior Engineer (Electrical) | Up to 30 years |
14 | Farakka Barrage Project | Junior Engineer (Mechanical) | Up to 30 years |
15 | Military Engineer Services (MES) | Junior Engineer (Civil) | Up to 30 years |
16 | Military Engineer Services (MES) | Junior Engineer (Electrical and Mechanical) | Up to 30 years |
17 | National Technical Research Organization (NTRO) | Junior Engineer (Civil) | Up to 30 years |
18 | National Technical Research Organization (NTRO) | Junior Engineer (Electrical) | Up to 30 years |
19 | National Technical Research Organization (NTRO) | Junior Engineer (Mechanical) | Up to 30 years |
Age Relaxation
Reserved Category candidates will receive the relaxation of a few years in their upper age limit.
Code No | Category | Age relaxation permissible beyond the upper age limit |
1 | SC/ ST | 5 years |
2 | OBC | 3 years |
3 | Ex-Servicemen | 3 years after deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age as on the date of reckoning. |
4 | Children and dependent of victims killed in the 1984 riots or communal riots of 2002 in Gujarat (Unreserved) | 5 years |
5 | Children and dependents of victims killed in the 1984 riots or communal riots of 2002 in Gujarat (OBC) | 8 years |
6 | Children and dependents of victims killed in the 1984 riots or communal riots of 2002 in Gujarat (SC/ST) | 10 years |
Educational Qualifications
The Educational Qualification for the various posts of the SSC JE 2023 Recruitment is given in the following table.
S. No | Post | Educational and Other Qualification |
1 | Junior Engineer (Civil), Border Roads Organization, Ministry of Defence. | Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University/ Institute or (a) Three years Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University/ Institute/ Board; and (b) Two years working experience in Planning/ Execution/ Maintenance of Civil Engineering works. |
2 | Junior Engineer (Electrical & Mechanical), Border Roads Organization, Ministry of Defence. | Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University/ Institute; or(a) Three years Diploma in Electrical/ Automobile/ Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University/ Institute/ Board; and (b) Two years experience in Planning/ Execution/ Maintenance of Electrical or Mechanical Engineering works. |
3 | Junior Engineer (Civil), CPWD | Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or Institute. |
4 | Junior Engineer (Electrical), CPWD | Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University or Institute. |
5 | Junior Engineer (Civil), Central Water Power Research Station. | Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized Institute. |
6 | Junior Engineer (Electrical), Central Water Power Research Station. | Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a recognized Institute. |
7 | Junior Engineer (Mechanical), Central Water Power Research Station. | Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized Institute. |
8 | Junior Engineer (Civil), Central Water Commission. | Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or Institution. |
9 | Junior Engineer (Mechanical), Central Water Commission. | Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University or Institution. |
10 | Junior Engineer (Mechanical), Directorate of Quality Assurance, (Naval). | Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized Institute; or (a) Three years Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University or Institution plus (b) Two years of experience in the respective field. |
11 | Junior Engineer (Electrical), Directorate of Quality Assurance, (Naval). | Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized University; or(a) Three years Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a recognized University or Institution plus (b) Two years of experience in the respective field. |
12 | Junior Engineer (Civil), Farakka Barrage Project. | Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or Institute or Board. |
13 | Junior Engineer (Electrical), Farakka Barrage Project. | Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a recognized University or Institute or Board. |
14 | Junior Engineer (Mechanical), Farakka Barrage Project. | Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University or Institute or Board. |
15 | Junior Engineer (Civil), MES | Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University Or(a) Three years Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized Institute or University or Board; and (b) Two years experience in Planning, Execution, and Maintenance of Civil Engineering works. |
16 | Junior Engineer (Electrical & Mechanical), MES | Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University; Or (a) Three years diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized Institute or University or Board; and (b) Two years experience in Planning, Execution and Maintenance of Electrical or Mechanical Engineering works. |
17 | Junior Engineer (Civil), National Technical Research Organization. | Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University/ Institution. |
18 | Junior Engineer (Electrical), National Technical Research Organization. | Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a recognized University/ Institution. |
19 | Junior Engineer (Mechanical) National Technical Research Organization | Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University/ Institution |
Conclusion
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SSC JE Eligibility Criteria 2023 – Frequently Asked Questions
Ans. Candidates must have passed Graduation in their respective fields of engineering.
Ans. 30 years is the upper age limit for the Junior Engineer in BRO.

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