SSC JE Application Form 2025: Last Date to Apply (July 21), Process & Dates

Staff Selection Commission Junior Engineer Exam 2025 ( SSC JE )

Shikha Goyal
Updated on Oct 28, 2025 21:17 IST

By Shikha Goyal, Assistant Manager

SSC JE Application Form 2025 OUT: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) closed the application process for the SSC JE 2025 examination on July 21, 2025. The application form was released on June 30, 2025 for Paper 1. Candidates need to register on the SSC OTR to fill out the application form. The last date for fee payment was July 22, 2025. The application correction window was opened from August 1 to 2, 2025.

As per the official notification, the One Time Registration (OTR) was Aadhaar-enabled for 2025 examination cycle and onwards from June 2, 2025. Further, with respect to the Annual Examination Calendar issued on May 9, 2025, it was informed that the option to edit the existing One Time Registration Form (OTR) would be permitted only till May 31, 2025. To appear for the SSC JE exam, candidates need to complete the application process by paying the application fee. 

 

Table of content
  • How to Fill SSC JE Application Form 2025?
  • SSC JE Dates 2025
  • Uploading of SSC JE Photo & Sign: Important Points to Note
  • How to Make Corrections to the SSC JE Application?
  • How to Re-Generate SSC JE Registration Password?
  • SSC JE Application Form 2025: Important Points to Remember
  • SSC JE Application Form FAQs 2025
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How to Fill SSC JE Application Form 2025?

The SSC JE application form 2025 was available on the official website of the Commission on June 30, 2025 for Paper 1. Candidates could fill out the application form for SSC JE 2025 exam in two parts - registration and application.

SSC JE Registration 2025

Candidates need to follow the given methods for SSC JE registration:

  • Visit at ssc.gov.in
  • Click on 'New User? Register Now' link
  • Fill in all the required details such as ID number, name, parents' names, gender, date of birth, category, Class 10 exam details, level of educational qualification, address, mobile number, etc.
  • Submit the form and the registration number will be generated.

Also Read: SSC JE Syllabus 

SSC JE Application Form 2025

Once the registration is completed, candidates required to fill the remaining details by logging in by using their user names and passwords. Some of the details that candidates need to fill in the SSC JE application form include educational qualifications, three preferences of exam centres (in order of priority), etc.

Upload Photo and Signature for SSC JE Application

  • Upload scanned images of photo and signature in JPG format as per the specifications mentioned below:

Document

Size

Photo size

20-50 KB

Signature size

10-20 KB

  • Click on Submit to submit the registration form
  • Note down the system-generated username (registration number) and password

Also Read: SSC JE Exam Pattern

Pay SSC JE Application Fee 2025

Once the SSC JE online form is duly filled and submitted, candidates can pay the application fee in offline (SBI Challan) or online (BHIM UPI/internet banking or by using credit/debit card of Visa/Mastercard/Maestro/RuPay) mode. SSC JE application fee 2025 is INR 100 for general category male candidates. Women and ST/SC/Physically Handicapped/Ex-servicemen are exempted from the application fee.

Category

SSC JE Application Fee (INR)

General/Other Backward Class (OBC)

100

Women (of all categories)/Scheduled Caste (SC)/Scheduled Tribe (ST)/Persons with Disability (PwD)/Ex-Servicemen (ESM)

Nil

Once the fee is successfully submitted, the candidates' SSC JE application process for 2025 will be completed. 

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Q:   Are SSC JE 2025 application process dates announced?
A: 

Yes. The SSC JE 2025 Paper 1 application dates were released via SSC annual calendar 2025-2026 on the official website. The SSC JE 2025 application process started on June 30, 2025 and ended on July 21, 2025.

Q:   What is the SSC JE age limit?
A: 

SSC JE age limit varies as per the post applied by a candidate. However, it varies from 21 years to 32 years. SSC JE age limit is mentioned in the official notification of the exam. The Commission provides the age relaxation for to certain categories of candidates. The candidates can checl the age limit for various posts below in the table:

Post
Organisation/Department
Age Limit
Junior Engineer (Quantity Surveying and Contracts)
Military Engineer Services (MES)
Upto 30 years
Junior Engineer (Civil, Electrical and Mechanical)
Military Engineer Services (MES)
Upto 30 years
Junior Engineer (Civil)
Department of Posts
Upto 27 years
Junior Engineer (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical)
Farakka Barrage Project
Upto 30 years
Junior Engineer (Civil)
Border Road Organization
Upto 30 years
Junior Engineer (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical)
Central Water and Power Research Station
Upto 30 years
Junior Engineer (Mechanical, Electrical)
Directorate of Quality Assurance (Naval)
Upto 30 years
Junior Engineer (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical)
National Technical Research Organization (NTRO)
Upto 30 years
Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical)
Central Water Commission
Upto 32 years
Junior Engineer (Civil, Electrical)
Central Public Works Department (CPWD)
Upto 32 years

SSC JE Dates 2025

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of SSC JE 2025 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
Dec ' 25

SSC JE Tier 1 Exam 2025

TENTATIVE
DatesPast Exam Dates
30 Jun ' 25

SSC JE Tier 1 Notification 2025

30 Jun ' 25 - 21 Jul ' 25

SSC JE Tier 1 Application Process 2025

25 May ' 24 - 07 Jun ' 24

SSC JE Tier 1 Admit Card

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Uploading of SSC JE Photo & Sign: Important Points to Note

The candidates must follow the instructions given below while filling out the SSC JE application form:

  • The photo should be in JPEG/JPG format
  • The size of the scanned photo should be between 20 and 50 KB
  • The photo should not be more than three months old from the date of release of SSC JE notification 
  • The date on which the photograph has been taken should be printed on the photo. SSC JE application form without the date printed on it will be rejected.

Also Read: SSC JE Vacancies 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is SSC JE eligibility?
A: 

The SSC JE eligibility criteria comprise nationality, age limit, and educational qualification. Candidates must be Indian citizens, and their age should be between 18 and 30 or 32 years. It depends upon the specific department. Candidates should have an educational degree or Diploma in civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering from a recognised university. 

Q:   Is it mandatory to appear for both the papers of SSC JE exam?
A: 

Yes, it is mandatory to appear for both paper 1 and 2 of SSC JE exam. Both the papers are compulsary for the SSC JE exam as the Paper 1 is conducted to shortlist the candidates for mains exam and is qualifying in nature. On the other hand, the paper 2 (mains) exam is conducted to shortlist candidates for the  Document verification.

The final cut off released on the basis of the marks obtained in the paper 2 exam and the document verfication. The candidates securing the marks equal to or more than the cut off marks is considered qualified for the SSC JE exam and gets recruited as per the preferences made by the candidates.

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How to Make Corrections to the SSC JE Application?

The SSC JE application correction was available after the application process. The candidates were allowed to make corrections to the SSC JE online form from August 1 to 2, 2025. The steps to make the correction in the SSC JE application form are given below:

  • Go to the official website of the Staff Selection Commission
  • Go to the login section on the homepage
  • Fill out the login credentials Registration Number and Password
  • Make the corrections and submit the form
  • Download the Application form and print it for future reference
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Q:   In which mode is the SSC JE exam conducted?
A: 

SSC JE exam is conducted in two modes- i) Computer Based Test and ii) Conventional Mode. The details of these modes have been given below for the candidates:

Computer Based Test (CBT) Mode:

The SSC JE Paper 1 (Objective Type) exam is conducted in CBT mode. Candidates have to answer multiple choice questions using a mouse or a touch screen. 

Conventional Paper-Pen Mode: 

SSC JE Paper 2 (Convntional Type) exam is conducted in offline pen paper mode. Candidates have to write down answers on the question sheet provided. The mode of Paper 2 also depends upon the specific job profile.

To conclude, SSC JE Paper 1 is conducted in online mode (CBT) whereas Paper 2 can be either in CBT or conventional paper-pen mode depending on the specific post/subject.

Q:   What is the minimum percentage required to apply for SSC JE exam?
A: 

Eligibility criteria is divided into various sub sections like educational qualifications, age limit and nationality and eligibility varies from position to position. I would recommend you to go through the eligibility criteria for SSC JE exam once. Please click the link below to know more about the same: https://www.shiksha.com/exams/ssc-je.

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How to Re-Generate SSC JE Registration Password?

How to re-generate SSC JE registration password

In case, candidates forget the password required to log into their registered accounts, they can re-generate it by following the steps mentioned below:

  • Visit the official website of the Commission
  • Click on the Forgot Password link
  • Select permanent state and enter your email ID or mobile number
  • Click on Submit
  • Enter OTP
  • Enter the Captcha code
  • Click on Submit
  • Enter new password
  • Click on Submit

After completing the process, the SSC JE login password will change successfully

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the date of SSC JE exam 2025?
A: 

Staff Selection Commission SSC postponed the exam date of the Paper 1 of Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Quantity Surveying & Contracts) Examination, 2025. The SSC JE Paper 1 is expected to be held in December 2025. The Paper 2 will be conducted in January -February 2026. 

Q:   Is SSC JE conducted every year?
A: 

Yes, Staff Selection Commission conducts the SSC JE exam every year. The exam process begins with the release of SSC JE notification. Candidates need to read the official notification carefully to ascertain that they fulfil all the eligibility criteria to appear for the exam.

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SSC JE Application Form 2025: Important Points to Remember

Some of the important points that candidates must remember regarding the SSC JE 2025 application form are:

  • Candidates must go through the SSC JE eligibility thoroughly before applying for the exam
  • Candidates must apply online for the SSC JE exam much before the last date to make the process hasel free
  • Applications of candidates who are eligible for the SSC JE exam fee but have not paid it will be rejected
  • All the details should be entered in the SSC JE online form carefully and correctly as Staff Selection Commission will not provide any facility for application correction
  • Once the application form is submitted, candidates must take a printout of it and keep it with themselves till the SSC JE recruitment process is complete   
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What are the best resources to prepare for SSC JE civil?
A: 

Books you can refer for different sections are: 1. Quantitative Aptitude: Reasoning & Aptitude 2023 for GATE IES and PSU Examinations Logical Reasoning Fast Track Objective Arithmetic Book Quicker Maths Analytical Reasoning Book A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning - RS AGARWAL 2. English & Reasoning: Raymond Murphy or Martin Hewings Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis Wren and Martin High School Grammar. Essential English Grammar with Answers Objective General English by SP Bakshi 3. General Knowledge: Manorama Yearbook 2025.

Q:   How do I know if my SSC application status is approved or not?
A: 
  • Visit the SSC Regional Website. 
  • Click on the “Know Your Status – SSC JE Tier 1 Exam 2025” option. 
  • Enter your Roll Number/Registration Number or your Name and Date of Birth. 
  • Review application status to see if it has been accepted or rejected, and take note of your exam date, time, and city.
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SSC JE Application Form FAQs 2025

Candidates can check below the SSC JE Application Form FAQs 2025.

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Q:   Is it mandatory to appear for both the papers of SSC JE exam?
A: 

Yes, it is mandatory to appear for both paper 1 and 2 of SSC JE exam. Both the papers are compulsary for the SSC JE exam as the Paper 1 is conducted to shortlist the candidates for mains exam and is qualifying in nature. On the other hand, the paper 2 (mains) exam is conducted to shortlist candidates for the  Document verification.

The final cut off released on the basis of the marks obtained in the paper 2 exam and the document verfication. The candidates securing the marks equal to or more than the cut off marks is considered qualified for the SSC JE exam and gets recruited as per the preferences made by the candidates.

Q:   How many stages does SSC JE exam contain?
A: 

The SSC JE exam is conducted in two stages - Paper-I Paper-II The candidates are required to appear and clear both the stages of exam. The final merit list will be prepared after adding the marks of SSC JE paper 1 and 2.

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Answered a week ago

Candidates can check below the factors that are considered at the time of the preparation of the SSC JE Cut off:

  • Number of candidates qualified in the exam
  • Number of candidates appeared in the exam
  • Category of candidates
  • Difficulty level of the exam
  • Number of vacancies
  • Previous year cutoffs

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Answered a week ago

Candidates can check below the steps to download the SSC JE 2025 Answer Key:

  • Visit at ssc.gov.in
  • Click on the link 'SSC JE answer key notification'
  • Click on the answer key link.
  • Select the exam from the drop-down menu and click it
  •  Enter the below-mentioned credentials:
  • User ID/exam roll number
  • Password
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