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SSC JE eligibility criteria 2024 is defined by the Staff Selection Commission which is the conducting authority of the exam. Candidates must make sure they meet all the eligibility requirements set by the commission before they apply for the exam. If a candidate is not eligible based on the criteria, their candidature will be cancelled. The eligibility criteria for the SSC JE 2024 Exam are given below in detail.
SSC JE Eligibility 2024
Every candidate should satisfy the eligibility criteria if he/she needs to appear for this paper. Without satisfying the eligibility criteria for the SSC JE exam 2024, one's candidature will be cancelled in the later stages when found. The basic age criterion for the SSC JE 2024 Exam is mentioned below.
- The candidate must be 18 years old or above.
- The candidate's maximum age must be less than the specified age limits as per the post he/she is applying to.
In addition to the age criterion, the eligibility is also based on the education level of the candidates and it also considers the nationality factor. Other factors that form SSC JE eligibility criteria are given below.
SSC JE 2024 Exam Eligibility - Based on Education and Age Limit
The table illustrates the post-wise SSC JE Eligibility Criteria 2024 based on the educational qualification and age of the candidate.
| Post | Educational Qualification | Age Limit |
| Junior Engineer (Civil), CPWD | Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or Institute | Up to 32 Years |
| Junior Engineer(Electrical) CPWD | Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University or Institute. | Up to 32 Years |
| Junior Engineer (Civil), Department of Posts | Three years Diploma or equivalent in Civil Engineering from an institution recognized by the Central Government or State Government | Up to 32 Years |
| Junior Engineer (Civil), MES (Electrical, Mechanical) | Degree from a recognized University from the respective branch (i.e. Civil, Mechanical, Electrical) OR I)Three years Diploma in the respective branch from a recognized Institute or University or Board and(II) Two years experience in Planning, Execution, and Maintenance of Civil/Mech/Electrical Engineering works | Up to 32 Years |
| Junior Engineer(Civil) in Central Water Commission | Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognised University or Institution | 18-27 years |
| Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognised University or Institution | Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognised University or Institution | Up to 30 years |
| Junior Engineer(Civil) in Farrakka Barrage Project | Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognised University or Institute | Up to 30 years |
| Junior Engineer (Mechanical) in Farrakka Barrage Project | Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognised University or Institute | 18-27 years |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical) in Farrakka Barrage Project | Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a recognised University or Institute | Up to 30 years |
| Junior Engineer(Civil) in Central Water Power Research Station | Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognised University. | Up to 30 years |
| Junior Engineer(Electrical) in Central Water Power Research Station | Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a recognised University | Up to 30 years |
| Junior Engineer(Mechanical) Directorate of Quality Assurance Naval | Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from any recognised University/Institution and Two Year Experience in Respective Field | Up to 30 years |
| Junior Engineer(Electrical) Directorate of Quality Assurance Naval | Diploma in Electrical Engineering from any recognised University/Institution and Two years experience in respective fields | Up to 30 years |
SSC JE 2024 Eligibility - Age Relaxations
The exam authorities of SSC JE provide age relaxation for some reserved categories. The details of the age relaxations according to each category are tabulated below for the convenience of the candidates.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 Years |
| OBC | 3 Years |
| PH (OH/HH) | 10 Years |
| PH (OH/HH) + OBC | 13 Years |
| PH (OH/HH) + SC/ST | 15 Years |
| EX-Servicemen (General) | 3 Years |
| EX-Servicemen (OBC) | 6 Years |
| EX-Servicemen (SC/ST) | 8 Years |
| Central Government Civilian Employees (General) who have rendered a minimum 3 years regular and continuous | 5 Years |
| Central Government Civilian Employees (OBC) who have rendered a minimum 3 years regular and continuous | 8 (5+3) Years |
| Central Government Civilian Employees (SC/ST) who have rendered a minimum 3 years regular and continuous | 10 (5+5) Years |
| Candidates who ordinarily be settled in the State of Jammu and Kashmir (General) | 5 Years |
| Candidates who ordinarily be settled in the State of Jammu and Kashmir (OBC) | 8 Years |
| Candidates who ordinarily be settled in the State of Jammu and Kashmir (SC/ST) | 10 Years |
| Defence Personnel who disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country | 5 Years |
| Defence Personnel who disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country | 8 (5+3) Years |
| Defence Personnel who disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country | 10 (5+5) Years |
SSC JE 2024 Exam Eligibility - Based on Nationality
SSC JE Eligibility Criteria 2024 also takes into account the nationality of the candidate. Along with Indian citizens, citizens of other neighbouring countries are also allowed to sit for the exam if they satisfy the criteria given below.
- A candidate has to be a citizen of India.
- A candidate should be a subject of Nepal and Bhutan.
- A candidate can be a Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1st January 1962 to permanently settle in India.
- A candidate can be of Indian origin who has migrated from Sri Lanka, Burma, Pakistan, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania (Formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Zambia, Zaire, Malawi, Vietnam and Ethiopia to permanently settle in India.
