SSC JE Eligibility Criteria 2024: Branch-wise Age, Qualification & Nationality Requirements

SSC JE Eligibility 2024 is based on the candidate’s age, nationality, and educational qualifications. Different posts and departments have different eligibility criteria. Check the branch-wise detailed requirements here.

Abhishek AroraUpdated on : Apr 01 2024 15:53 IST

SSC JE Eligibility 2024

SSC JE Eligibility Criteria 2024: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the Junior Engineer (JE) examination to recruit candidates for various engineering positions in government departments and organizations. To be eligible for the SSC JE exam, candidates must meet certain eligibility criteria related to the nationality of the candidate, their age and educational background. It is crucial to meet the prescribed SSC JE eligibility criteria in order to complete the registration process.

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Further, the SSC JE Eligibility Criteria may vary based on the specific engineering discipline and category of the post candidates apply for. The conducting body categorizes the Junior Engineer positions into different branches such as Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Electrical Engineering amongst others. Each of these branches may have slightly different educational qualifications, age limits, and other requirements.

SSC JE Eligibility Criteria 2024

The SSC JE Notification 2024 was released on March 28, 2024. The official notification included details about the SSC JE recruitment process, including the candidate’s eligibility. As stated above in the article, the eligibility criteria is mainly based on: Age, Nationality, and Qualification of aspirants. Continue reading for further details.

SSC JE Eligibility Criteria 2024: Age Limit

The SSC JE age limit varies based on the selected post and categories. Generally, the age limit falls between 18 and 32 years. Further, age relaxation is provided for candidates belonging to reserved categories such as SC/ST/OBC/PWD/Ex-Servicemen, as per government norms.

Note that when applying for the exam the Date of Birth indicated in the candidate’s 10th class, Secondary Examination Certificate or equivalent document will be required. Requests to alter this information at a later time will not be entertained. Applicants should also review the age limits for different positions within the SSC JE 2024 examination and submit their applications accordingly. Check the table below for more details-

Organization	Post	Age Limit
Border Roads Organization (BRO)	JE- Civil JE- Electrical and Mechanical	Upto 30 years
Central Public Works Department (CPWD)	JE- Civil JE- Electrical	Upto 32 years
Central Water Commission	JE- Civil JE- Mechanical	Upto 30 years
Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation (Brahmaputra Board)	JE- Civil	Upto 30 years
Farakka Barrage Project (FBP)	JE- Civil JE- Mechanical	Upto 30 years
Military Engineer Services (MES)	JE- Civil JE- Electrical and Mechanical	Upto 30 years
Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (Andaman Lakshadweep Harbour Works)	JE- Civil JE- Mechanical	Upto 30 years
National Technical Research Organization (NTRO)	JE- Civil JE- Electrical JE- Mechanical	Upto 30 years

Below are the Age Limit Relaxation details for various reserved categories:

Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe: 5 years
OBC: 3 years
PwD candidates: 10 years
PwD + OBC: 13 years
PwD + SC or ST: 15 years
Ex-Servicemen (Unreserved or General): 3 years after subtracting the military service duration from the original age
Candidates originally born and permanently residing in Jammu & Kashmir between 01-Jan-1980 to 31-Dec-1989: 5 years
Defence Personnel disabled during any operation against a foreign nation or in a disturbed area and subsequently released due to this:

General or OBC: 3 years
SC / ST: 8 years

Kindly note that the above-mentioned relaxations will only be applicable upon the submission of original documents supporting the mentioned criteria.

SSC JE Eligibility Criteria 2024: Nationality

To be eligible for the SSC JE exam, candidates should belong to any of the regions mentioned below. They are qualified to participate in the exam, as per the SSC JE Notification, if they meet any of the nationality criteria outlined as follows:

An individual who holds Indian citizenship.
A resident of Bhutan.
A resident of Nepal.
A Tibetan refugee who arrived in India prior to 1st January 1962, with the intention of establishing permanent residence in India.
A person of Indian origin who relocated from Burma, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Uganda, Kenya, the United Republic of Tanzania (formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Malawi, Ethiopia, Zaire, Zambia, or Vietnam, with the intention of settling permanently in India.

SSC JE Eligibility Criteria 2024: Educational Qualification

To be eligible, applicants must possess the minimum educational qualification specified for the relevant SSC JE position. In fact, it's mandatory for every candidate to have at least cleared the Matriculation/Secondary Examination Certificate or an equivalent credential from a recognized Board. The following details outline the necessary academic qualifications and experience needed to meet the eligibility criteria for the respective positions:

Organization	Post	Educational Qualifications
Border Roads Organization (BRO)	JE- Civil	- Civil engineering degree from an accredited university or institute; or three-year civil engineering diploma from an accredited university, institute, or board; and two years of professional experience in the planning, execution, and maintenance of civil engineering projects
	JE- Electrical and Mechanical	- Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized Institute; or Three years Diploma in Electrical/Automobile/Mechanical Engineering from a recognized Board; and Two years’ experience in Planning/Execution/Maintenance of Electrical or Mechanical Engineering works
Central Public Works Department (CPWD)	JE- Civil	- A Diploma in Civil Engineering from an accredited University or Institute
	JE- Electrical	- Mechanical or electrical engineering diploma from an accredited college or institute
Central Water Commission	JE- Civil	- Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized Board
	JE- Mechanical	- Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized Board
Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation (Brahmaputra Board)	JE- Civil	- A three-year Civil Engineering diploma from an established college or institution
Farakka Barrage Project (FBP)	JE- Civil	- Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized board or Institute
	JE- Mechanical	- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized board or college
Military Engineer Services (MES)	JE- Civil	-A degree in civil engineering from an accredited university; or, alternatively, - a three-year diploma in civil engineering from an accredited institute, university, or regulatory body; and - two years' experience in the planning, implementation, and maintenance of civil engineering projects
	JE- Electrical and Mechanical	- Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university; three-year Electrical or Mechanical Engineering diploma from an accredited institute, university, or board; and two years of experience in the planning, implementation, and maintenance of Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Work
Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (Andaman Lakshadweep Harbour Works)	JE- Civil	- Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized college
	JE- Mechanical	- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized college
National Technical Research Organization (NTRO)	JE- Civil	- Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University/Institution
	JE- Electrical	- Diploma in Electrical Engineering from an accredited Institution
	JE- Mechanical	- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited Institution

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What are the educational qualifications required for SSC JE?

The educational qualifications vary based on the specific engineering discipline. Generally, candidates need a degree or diploma in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields from recognized universities or institutes.

What is the SSC JE age limit?

The age limit varies depending on the category and engineering discipline. Typically, it ranges between 18 and 32 years, with relaxation for reserved categories.

Can candidates from Nepal or Bhutan apply for SSC JE?

Yes, candidates from Nepal, Bhutan, and other specified countries are eligible to apply for SSC JE, subject to meeting certain conditions.

Are there age relaxation benefits for reserved categories?

Yes, there is age relaxation for Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC), Persons with Disabilities (PwD), Ex-Servicemen, and other specified categories. The extent of relaxation varies based on the category.

Are there any requirements for SSC JE work experience?

Some posts require specific years of experience in the relevant field, which varies based on the nature of the position. The experience requirement, if any, is mentioned in the official notification.

What documents are required to prove eligibility?

Documents such as educational certificates, age proof, category certificates, and others are usually required to prove eligibility during the application process and further stages of the selection procedure.