SSC JE Exam 2026 tentative vacancy list released, nearly 50 posts reduced

In short

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) released the tentative vacancy list for the Junior Engineer (JE) Examination 2026 on 9 October 2026.
The total number of vacancies has been reduced from 1748 to 1699 posts.
Candidates can access the notice and the updated vacancy list on the official SSC website, ssc.gov.in.
The Computer Based Test Paper I is scheduled for October/November 2026, and Paper II for December 2026.
A negative marking of 0.25 marks applies for each wrong answer in Paper-I, and one mark in Paper-II.

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) on 9 October 2026 released the tentative vacancy list for the Junior Engineer (JE) Examination 2026. The updated list, available on the official SSC website at ssc.gov.in, indicates a reduction in the total number of available posts.

ssc.gov.in homepage — Official website: ssc.gov.in

Initially, the examination aimed to fill 1748 vacancies. However, the revised tentative list shows a decrease, with the number of posts now standing at 1699, representing a reduction of 49 positions from the detailed notification.

Revised Vacancy Details

The Staff Selection Commission has updated the number of vacancies for the Junior Engineer Examination 2026. Candidates who have applied for the examination can now view the revised figures on the official portal. This adjustment reflects a decrease in the total opportunities available compared to the initial announcement.

The reduction in posts is from the number of vacancies initially provided in the detailed notification for the SSC JE Exam 2026. The Staff Selection Commission is responsible for conducting this examination.

Description	Number of Vacancies
Earlier Vacancies	1748
Reduced Vacancies	1699

Examination Schedule and Pattern

The selection process for the SSC JE Exam 2026 comprises two papers: Paper I and Paper II, both conducted as Computer Based Tests (CBT). The CBT Paper I is scheduled to be held in October/November 2026, while the CBT Paper II will take place in December 2026.

Both Paper-I and Paper-II will consist of Objective Type, Multiple-Choice Questions. The questions will be presented in both Hindi and English. There will be negative marking for incorrect answers: 0.25 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer in Paper-I, and one mark will be deducted for each wrong answer in Paper-II.

How to Check the Vacancy List

Candidates can access the updated tentative vacancy list by following a specific procedure on the official SSC website. This ensures that all applicants are informed of the current number of available positions for the Junior Engineer Examination 2026.

It is advised that candidates download and retain a hard copy of the vacancy list for future reference. The process involves navigating to the relevant section on the SSC portal.

Visit the official website of SSC at ssc.gov.in.
Click on the ‘SSC JE Exam 2026 tentative vacancy list notice’ on the home page.
A new PDF file will open with the vacancy list.
Download the page and keep a hard copy for further need.

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