SSC JE 2026: Application Closed, Signature Rules, What Next
The SSC JE 2026 notice (2 September 2026) is out and the window is closed: form 22 September, fee 23 September, correction 28 to 30 September. The signature was a JPEG of 10-20KB at about 6 x 2cm and the photo was captured live. Paper-I is tentatively October/November 2026.
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The SSC Junior Engineer Examination 2026 notice was uploaded on 2 September 2026, and the application window is now closed: forms closed on 22 September, fee on 23 September, and the paid correction window ended on 30 September. If you submitted and paid, you cannot change anything now. Paper-I is tentatively October/November 2026 and Paper-II December 2026.
SSC JE 2026 dates from the notice
| Event | Date (2026) |
|---|---|
| Applications open | 2 September |
| Last date to submit the form | 22 September, 23:00 |
| Last date for fee payment | 23 September, 23:00 |
| Correction window | 28 to 30 September |
| Paper-I (CBT) | October/November, tentative |
| Paper-II (CBT) | December, tentative |
Source: SSC Junior Engineer Examination 2026 notice, F. No. HQ-C-3019/1/2026-C-3 (2026). The notice only says October/November for Paper-I, so there is no fixed exam date yet. Treat any exact Paper-I date you see before SSC uploads the schedule as a guess, not a notice. Also make sure you are reading the 2026 notice (F. No. HQ-C-3019/1/2026-C-3) and not an older Junior Engineer notice.
What the application asked you to upload
There was one file to upload and one picture to capture. The photograph is taken live by the application itself, and the signature is a scanned JPEG.
| Item | Format | File size (KB) | Dimensions | Other rules |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photograph | Live capture | Not uploaded | Face inside the camera frame | No cap, mask or glasses |
| Signature | JPEG | 10 to 20 | About 6.0 x 2.0 cm | Blurred or miniature signatures are rejected |
Source: SSC Junior Engineer Examination 2026 notice, paras 10.4 to 10.6 (2026). A candidate who chose Aadhaar-based authentication during OTR is not rejected for photo or signature standards.
If you are still preparing for another SSC form, the SSC signature resizer brings a scan into the 10-20KB range, and the signature to 20KB tool trims the white space.
SSC Photo & Signature Resize
Same settings as the full tool page.
Runs in your browser. Your file never leaves your device. Open the full SSC Photo & Signature Resize page
Where the live photo goes wrong
The portal compares the photo with the person who sits the exam, so the notice warns against photographing an old photo. A photo of a photo is rejected summarily. The application instructions in the notice add that a candidate who cannot capture the photo through a camera can use the Android app named in the upload step, available from the Google Play Store.
Use good light and a plain background, keep the camera at eye level and fill the on-screen frame. For the full routine, read how to pass SSC live photo capture first time.
Was a correction still possible after 30 September?
No. The notice says that once the window expires, no change is allowed under any circumstances, and requests by post, fax, email or in person are rejected. During the window a candidate could re-submit twice: Rs 200 the first time and Rs 500 the second. The latest form replaced the earlier one.
Fee, in one line
The application fee was Rs 100. Women, SC, ST, PwBD and ex-servicemen were exempt.
What to do now, before Paper-I
- Check the status. Log in at ssc.gov.in and open the Payment Status link: an "Incomplete" form is rejected.
- Keep the printout. The notice asks you to keep a copy of the application form.
- Watch the website for the city and centre. SSC uploads the schedule about 10 days before the exam.
- Download the admission certificate. It becomes available 3 to 4 days before the exam, and nothing is sent by post or email.
The same process applies to other SSC exams, such as the CGL Tier 1 admit card checklist.
Checklist for exam day
- Printed admission certificate.
- If you did not authenticate with Aadhaar: report two hours early and carry two recent passport-size colour photographs and an original photo ID with your date of birth as printed on the certificate (voter ID, driving licence, PAN, passport and similar).
- If you authenticated with Aadhaar: the notice says you do not need to produce the photographs and ID at the venue.
For problems with the form itself, the toll-free helpline in the notice is 180 030 930 63.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the SSC JE 2026 notification out? Kab aaya?
Yes. The Junior Engineer Examination 2026 notice (F. No. HQ-C-3019/1/2026-C-3) was uploaded on ssc.gov.in on 2 September 2026. Download the 97-page PDF from the notice board of the SSC website and make sure you are not reading an older year's notice.
What is the SSC JE 2026 exam date?
The notice gives only a tentative schedule: Paper-I in October/November 2026 and Paper-II in December 2026. SSC uploads the exact date and city about 10 days before the exam.
How did candidates apply online for SSC JE 2026?
After One-Time Registration, a candidate logged in with the registration number and password, opened the Apply link for the Junior Engineer Examination 2026 under Live Examination, filled the form, captured the live photo, uploaded the signature and paid the fee. The window is closed now, so this is for reference.
Can I still apply for SSC JE 2026?
No. The form closed on 22 September 2026 (23:00) and fee payment on 23 September. The correction window of 28 to 30 September has also ended.
Kab milega SSC JE ka admit card?
The admission certificate is available on the SSC website 3 to 4 days before your exam. It is not sent by post or email, so check ssc.gov.in regularly.
Why does my SSC JE form show Incomplete?
The status shows Incomplete when SSC did not receive the fee. The notice says such forms are summarily rejected, so check the Payment Status link after logging in.
Is SSC JE Paper-I only qualifying?
The notice says Paper-I is qualifying in nature, but candidates are shortlisted category-wise for Paper-II on their normalised Paper-I marks. Only the normalised Paper-II score decides the final merit.
Sources
- SSC, Junior Engineer Examination 2026 notice (F. No. HQ-C-3019/1/2026-C-3, 02.09.2026) (checked 2026-10)
Rules and limits change. Always check the latest official notification or portal before you submit a form.