SSC JE Electrical 2026: Notification, Eligibility, Exam Pattern & Complete Syllabus

The Staff Selection Commission has released the Junior Engineer Examination, 2026 notification (F. No. HQ-C-3019/1/2026-C-3) on 02.09.2026, with a tentative 1748 vacancies. Electrical Engineering candidates apply for Junior Engineer (Electrical) or the combined Junior Engineer (Electrical & Mechanical) post and attempt Part-B: General Engineering (Electrical) in both papers.

Electrical candidates have the widest post eligibility of any branch in this exam: JE (Electrical) applicants are also eligible for JE (Telecom) and for JE (Electrical & Mechanical), subject to fulfilling the essential qualification for those posts.

SSC JE Electrical 2026 — Overview

SSC JE 2026 Important Dates

Organisations Recruiting Electrical Engineers

Post Eligibility Cross-Over Rules

• Candidates opting for JE (Electrical) are also eligible for JE (Telecom), subject to fulfilling its essential qualification, and for JE (Electrical & Mechanical).
• Candidates opting for JE (Telecom) are also eligible for Scientific Assistant in IMD and JE (Electrical), subject to fulfilling EQ.
• A candidate eligible and applied for more than one post must appear in the respective paper opted for in the online application form.

Age Limit and Age Relaxation

Crucial date for age reckoning: 01.08.2026.

Application Fee

• Fee: Rs. 100/-; exempted for all women candidates, SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen.
• Payment only via BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or Visa / MasterCard / Maestro / RuPay debit card.
• Correction charges: Rs. 200 (first), Rs. 500 (second). Maximum two corrections permitted.

SSC JE Electrical 2026 Exam Pattern

Paper-I (CBE) — Qualifying

Paper-II (CBE) — Merit Deciding

Key Exam Rules

• Objective type MCQs, set in Hindi and English only.
• Negative marking: 0.25 marks in Paper-I; 1 mark in Paper-II per wrong answer.
• Minimum qualifying marks: UR – 30%, OBC/EWS – 25%, all others – 20%.
• Paper-I is qualifying only; final merit is decided by normalised Paper-II scores.
• Electrical and Mechanical scores are normalised against each other (treated as different shifts) for the combined JE (E&M) merit and cut-off.
• An on-screen scientific calculator is available throughout; no physical calculator is permitted.
• The stream opted at the time of application cannot be changed under any circumstances.

SSC JE Electrical 2026 Syllabus — Paper-I

1. General Intelligence & Reasoning

Verbal and non-verbal questions on analogies, similarities, differences, space visualization, problem-solving, analysis, judgment, decision-making, visual memory, discrimination, observation, relationship concepts, arithmetical reasoning, verbal and figure classification, arithmetical number series, abstract ideas and symbols and their relationships, arithmetical computations and other analytical functions.

2. General Awareness

Awareness of the environment and its application to society; current events; everyday observations and experience in their scientific aspect; questions on India and its neighbouring countries relating to History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Polity and Scientific Research.

3. Part-B: General Engineering (Electrical) — Paper-I

Questions are set at approximately Diploma in Engineering level.

• Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering
• Magnetic Circuits
• A.C. Fundamentals
• Measurement and Measuring Instruments
• Electrical Machines
• Special Electric Machines and Synchronous Generators
• Generation, Transmission and Distribution
• Estimation & Costing
• Utilization of Electrical Energy
• Basic Electronics
• Power Electronics

SSC JE Electrical 2026 Syllabus — Paper-II (Detailed)

Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering

Concepts of Electrical Circuit Elements — Resistors, Capacitors, Inductors, Batteries and the factors affecting their values and performance. Concept of Voltage, current, power, energy, flux, etc. and their units. Network Solution Methods: KCL, KVL, Node and Mesh Analysis. Network Theorems: Thevenin’s, Norton’s, Superposition and Maximum Power Transfer Theorem.

Magnetic Circuits

Concepts of Flux, Reluctance, Self & Mutual Inductance, Magnetomotive Force, Magnetic Circuits.

A.C. Fundamentals

RMS and Average Values of Alternating Waves. Simple series and parallel A.C. Circuits, Resonance, balanced three-phase circuits, Star-Delta transformation, Complex power and Power Factor in AC circuits.

Measurement and Measuring Instruments

Measurement of Voltage, Current, Power and Power Factor. Classification of Instruments, types of errors. Galvanometer, Ammeter, Voltmeter, Wattmeter, Wheatstone Bridge, Kelvin’s double bridge, Energy Meter, Megger. Constructional features and Calibration of single-phase electronic energy meter. CT, PT and their uses.

Electrical Machines

Single-Phase and Three-Phase Transformers. DC Machines — their types, characteristics, Losses, efficiency, and applications. AC Machines: Single-Phase and Three-Phase Induction Motors, Starting, Speed Control methods, electrical Braking and Torque-Speed characteristics.

Special Electric Machines and Synchronous Generators

Fractional Motors, Servomotors. Armature Reaction, Parallel Operation of Generators, Synchronization.

Generation, Transmission and Distribution

Types of Power Stations, Load Factor, Demand Factor, and Diversity Factor. Power Factor and its improvement. Types of Transmission and Distribution lines, Transmission line parameters, Corona Effect and Ferranti Effect. Circuit Breakers, Protection of Generators and Transformers. Coaxial Cables, their ratings, and efficiency.

Estimation & Costing

Estimation of lighting schemes. Electric installation of machines and relevant IE Rules. Earthing Practices and IE Rules.

Utilization of Electrical Energy

Illumination, Electric Heating, Electric Welding, Electroplating, Electric Traction and Drives.

Basic Electronics

P-N Junction Diodes, Rectifiers and Wave-Shapers, Clipping, Clamping. BJT and FET Transistors, their characteristics, Amplifiers, Oscillators.

Power Electronics

Static V-I characteristics of Thyristor. Firing & Gating circuits for Thyristor; DC to DC conversion: Buck, Boost and Buck-Boost Converters; Single-phase half-controlled, full-controlled and midpoint-controlled rectifier.

Selection Process

1. Paper-I (CBE) — qualifying; normalised marks used for shortlisting only.
2. Paper-II (CBE) — separate merit list for JE (Electrical & Mechanical); Electrical and Mechanical scores normalised against each other.
3. Post Preference via the online Option Form before the First Round of Tentative Allocation (FRTA). Preferences once submitted are final and irreversible.
4. Document Verification by the User Department after the final result.

Tie-breaking order: marks in Part (i) of Paper-I → marks in Part (ii) of Paper-I → date of birth (older placed higher) → alphabetical order of names.

PwBD Suitability for Electrical Posts

JE (E/M) posts are identified as suitable for candidates with: D, HH; OA, OL, CP, LC, Dw, AAV, SD (Spinal Deformity) and SI (Spinal Injury) without neurological/limb dysfunction; SLD, MI; and MD involving these. For JE (Electrical) in DG Lighthouses & Lightships: D, HH; OL, CP, LC, Dw, AAV; ASD(M), SLD, MI; and MD involving these. JE posts (Civil, Mechanical & Electrical) are not identified as suitable for Visually Handicapped candidates. BRO posts are excluded from PwBD suitability altogether.

Preparation Strategy for SSC JE Electrical

• Electrical Machines and Generation/Transmission/Distribution together carry the heaviest weight in Paper-II — master transformers, induction motors and transmission line parameters first.
• Measurement & Measuring Instruments is highly factual and repeats heavily; it is the fastest section to convert into marks.
• Basic Electronics and Power Electronics are compact chapters with predictable questions — do not skip them.
• Keep IE Rules and Earthing Practices for last-month revision; they are pure recall.
• With 1 mark negative in Paper-II, prioritise accuracy over volume of attempts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can an Electrical candidate apply for JE Telecom?

Yes. Candidates opting for JE (Electrical) are also eligible for JE (Telecom), subject to fulfilling the essential qualification for the Telecom post (a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Technology in the specified branches).

Is a diploma sufficient for SSC JE Electrical?

For CPWD, CWPRS and Farakka Barrage Project, a diploma alone is sufficient. DGQA-Naval, BRO and MES require a degree or a diploma with 2 years’ experience; DG Lighthouses requires a degree or diploma with 3 years’ experience.

Which post has the highest age limit?

CPWD (32 years) and Directorate General of Lighthouses & Lightships (32 years) allow the highest upper age limit for Electrical posts.

Does Paper-I count towards the final merit?

No. Paper-I is qualifying only; final merit is based on normalised Paper-II scores alone.

Related SSC JE 2026 Guides

• SSC JE 2026 Notification — Complete Details (Master Guide)
• SSC JE Civil 2026 — Eligibility, Pattern & Syllabus
• SSC JE Mechanical 2026 — Eligibility, Pattern & Syllabus
• SSC JE Telecom (DoT) 2026 — Eligibility, Pattern & Syllabus
• SSC Scientific Assistant in IMD 2026 — Eligibility, Pattern & Syllabus

Source: Notice of Junior Engineer Examination, 2026, Staff Selection Commission, uploaded on ssc.gov.in on 02.09.2026. Candidates must read the official notice before applying; in case of any dispute the English version of the official notice prevails.