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.
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.
| Organization | Post | Age Limit |
| Border Roads Organization | Junior Engineer (Civil) | Up to 30 years |
| Border Roads Organization | Junior Engineer (Electrical and Mechanical) | Up to 30 years |
| Brahmaputra Board, Ministry of Jal Shakti | Junior Engineer (Civil) | Up to 30 years |
| Central Water Commission | Junior Engineer (Mechanical) | Up to 30 years |
| Central Water Commission | Junior 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 Station | Junior Engineer (Electrical) | Up to 30 years |
| Central Water and Power Research Station | Junior Engineer (Civil) | Up to 30 years |
| DGQA-NAVAL, Ministry of Defence | Junior Engineer (Mechanical) | Up to 30 years |
| DGQA-NAVAL, Ministry of Defence | Junior Engineer (Electrical) | Up to 30 years |
| Farakka Barrage Project, Ministry of Jal Shakti | Junior Engineer (Electrical) | Up to 30 years |
| Farakka Barrage Project, Ministry of Jal Shakti | Junior 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 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 2024 Recruitment is given in the following table.
| Sl. No. | Organization | Post | Essential Educational Qualifications |
| 1 | Border Roads Organization | Junior 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 | ||
| 2 | Brahmaputra Board, Ministry of Jal Shakti | Junior Engineer (Civil) | – Three-Year Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or Institution |
| 3 | Central Water Commission | Junior 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 | ||
| 4 | Central 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 | ||
| 5 | Central Water and Power Research Station | Junior Engineer (Electrical) | – Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a recognized Institute |
| Junior Engineer (Civil) | – Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized Institute | ||
| 6 | DGQA-NAVAL, Ministry of Defence | Junior 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 | ||
| 7 | Farakka Barrage Project, Ministry of Jal Shakti | Junior 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 | ||
| 8 | Military 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 | ||
| 9 | National 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
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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