The wait is over for Junior Engineer aspirants. The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has issued the SSC JE Admit Card 2026 for Paper 1 (Tier 1) on 30 October 2026. The first set of hall tickets is for candidates whose exam is on 2 November 2026. Admit cards for the later exam days will be released shift by shift, a few days before each exam.
The SSC JE Paper 1 computer-based test (CBT) will be held from 2 to 6 November 2026 for Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical) and the newly added Scientific Assistant (IMD) posts. Candidates can download their admit card from ssc.gov.in by logging in with their registration number and password.
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Below, we have covered the date-wise admit card schedule, the download process, details printed on the hall ticket, exam day rules, and what to do if you spot a mistake.
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SSC JE Tier 1 Admit Card 2026: Overview
This year’s recruitment is for 1,699 posts. SSC revised this tentative figure on 9 October 2026, down from the 1,748 posts originally notified. Another key change in 2026 is that Paper 1 is now qualifying in nature: it only shortlists candidates for Paper 2, and the final merit will be based on Paper 2 alone.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Exam Name | Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and others) Examination 2026 |
| Posts | Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Telecom) and Scientific Assistant (IMD) |
| Total Vacancies | 1,699 (revised tentative; originally 1,748) |
| City Intimation Slip | Released in late October 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | From 30 October 2026, shift-wise |
| Paper 1 Exam Dates | 2 to 6 November 2026 |
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Paper 1 Status | Qualifying (marks not counted in the final merit) |
| Login Details | Registration number / roll number and password |
| Selection Process | Paper 1 (CBT), Paper 2 (CBT), document verification |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
SSC JE Admit Card 2026: Date-Wise Release Schedule
SSC is releasing admit cards in phases, a few days before each exam date. The expected schedule is:
| Paper 1 Exam Date | Admit Card Release (Expected) |
|---|---|
| 2 November 2026 | 30 October 2026 (released) |
| 3 November 2026 | 31 October 2026 |
| 4 November 2026 | 1 November 2026 |
| 5 November 2026 | 2 November 2026 |
| 6 November 2026 | 3 November 2026 |
Tip: Your exam date and city are already shown on the city intimation slip. Use that date to work out when your admit card will become available.
SSC JE Telecom Exam
The Junior Engineer (Telecom) Paper 1 is reported to be scheduled separately, from 30 November to 1 December 2026, with admit cards expected around 27 November 2026. Telecom candidates should watch the SSC website for their separate hall ticket.
SSC JE Admit Card 2026 Download Link
The admit card link is live on the SSC portal for candidates appearing on 2 November 2026. Links for the other dates will open as per the schedule above.
Download SSC JE Admit Card 2026 (ssc.gov.in)
How to Download SSC JE Admit Card 2026
- Go to the official SSC website, ssc.gov.in.
- Click on Login and sign in with your registration number and password.
- On the dashboard, open the Admit Card tab.
- Select “Junior Engineer Examination 2026 – Paper I”.
- Click on Download Admit Card.
- Check all the details on the hall ticket carefully.
- Save the PDF and take two or three clear printouts on A4 paper.
Forgot your password? Use the “Forgot Password” option on the login page. You can reset it with an OTP sent to your registered mobile number or email ID.
Details Printed on the SSC JE Admit Card 2026
Check that each of these details is correct:
| Section | Details |
|---|---|
| Candidate details | Name, father’s name, date of birth, gender, category |
| Exam identifiers | Roll number, registration number |
| Exam details | Post / engineering discipline, exam date, shift, reporting time, gate closing time |
| Centre details | Exam centre name, full address and centre code |
| Verification | Photograph, signature, space for the thumb impression and the invigilator’s signature |
| Rules | Instructions for the computer-based test and exam day |
SSC JE Exam Day Guidelines 2026
Documents to Carry
- Printed copy of the SSC JE Admit Card 2026
- One original photo ID, such as an Aadhaar card, PAN card, voter ID, driving licence or passport
- One or two recent passport-size photographs, matching the photo uploaded in the application
Important Rules
- Reach the exam centre at least 45 minutes to 1 hour before the reporting time printed on the admit card. Entry is not allowed after the gate closes.
- Paste a passport-size photograph on the admit card if asked, and make sure it matches the one used in your online application.
- Do not carry mobile phones, smart watches, calculators, Bluetooth devices, earphones, bags, notes or any other electronic items.
- Follow all biometric and frisking procedures at the centre.
- Read the CBT instructions on screen carefully before starting the test.
What to Do If There Is a Mistake on the Admit Card?
If you find an error in your name, photograph, signature, date of birth, category, exam centre or shift, act immediately:
- Note down the exact mistake.
- Contact the SSC regional office for your region or the helpdesk listed on ssc.gov.in.
- Keep your registration slip and fee payment receipt ready as proof.
- Download the corrected admit card once SSC fixes the issue.
Do not wait until the exam day, because correcting errors at the centre is usually not possible.
SSC JE Paper 1 Exam Pattern 2026
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Subjects | General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Awareness, and General Engineering (the candidate’s discipline) |
| Total Marks | 200 |
| Nature | Qualifying (only for shortlisting to Paper 2) |
| Final Merit | Based on Paper 2 (300 marks) |
Since Paper 1 marks are not added to the final merit this year, the aim is to score comfortably above the category-wise cut off to get shortlisted for Paper 2.
FAQs
Q1. Is the SSC JE Admit Card 2026 out?
Yes. SSC released the Paper 1 admit card on 30 October 2026 for candidates appearing on 2 November 2026.
Q2. When will the admit card for the other exam dates be released?
Admit cards are released shift-wise, about three days before each exam. For example, the card for 3 November is expected on 31 October.
Q3. What are the SSC JE Paper 1 exam dates?
The exam will be held from 2 to 6 November 2026.
Q4. What do I need to log in?
Your registration number and password on ssc.gov.in.
Q5. Which ID proof is accepted at the exam centre?
An original Aadhaar card, PAN card, voter ID, driving licence or passport, along with the printed admit card.
Q6. Will SSC send the admit card by post?
No. Candidates must download and print it from the official website.
Q7. How many vacancies are there in SSC JE 2026?
The revised tentative vacancy is 1,699 posts, down from 1,748.
