SSC JE age calculator
Checks your age on the cut-off date (1 Aug 2026) against the limit for your post and category. Special relaxations (ex-servicemen, departmental, widows) are not included – see the table below.
SSC JE age limit
Age is counted as on 01-08-2026.
| Post | Age limit |
|---|---|
| JE (Civil) and JE (Electrical) in CPWD and in Directorate General of Lighthouses & Lightships | Up to 32 years (born 02-08-1994 to 01-08-2008) |
| All other posts | Up to 30 years (born 02-08-1996 to 01-08-2008) |
Age relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PwBD (UR/EWS) | 10 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 (after deducting military service) |
| Defence personnel disabled in operations (UR/EWS/OBC) | 3 years |
| Defence personnel disabled in operations (SC/ST) | 8 years |
Educational qualification
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| JE (Civil) - e.g. Border Roads Organisation | Degree in Civil Engineering, or 3-year Diploma in Civil Engineering plus 2 years' experience in planning/execution/maintenance of civil works |
| JE (Electrical) - CPWD | Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering |
| JE (Telecom) - Department of Telecommunications | Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology in Electrical, Electronics, Electrical Communication, Computer Science, Telecommunication, IT or Instrumentation |
| Scientific Assistant - IMD | B.Sc. with Physics, or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Electronics / IT / Telecom Engineering |
| All posts | Requirements differ by organisation (diploma alone, diploma + experience, or degree); qualification must be held by 22.09.2026 |
Other conditions
Nationality: Indian citizen, or subject of Nepal or Bhutan, or a person of Indian origin who migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka or East African countries to settle in India (non-citizens need a certificate of eligibility).
Border Roads Organisation JE posts are for male candidates only.
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Always confirm dates and rules in the official notice. Information here is compiled by the RBE team from official notices; last updated 27 Sep 2026.