SSC JE (Junior Engineer) Salary 2026
SSC JE recruits Junior Engineers (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Quantity Surveying & Contracts) for central engineering departments such as CPWD, CWC, MES, BRO and Department of Posts. The post sits at Pay Level 6 of the 7th CPC. Pay follows the 7th CPC Pay Matrix; in-hand pay is around ₹44,000 – ₹66,000 per month depending on the city.
SSC JE (Junior Engineer) post-wise salary
Entry basic pay and approximate in-hand salary for each SSC JE (Junior Engineer) post. In-hand figures include typical allowances and assume a metro / higher-HRA city; smaller-city pay is a little lower.
| Post | Pay level | Basic pay | In-hand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Engineer — Civil / Electrical / Mechanical / Quantity Surveying & ContractsGroup B Non-Gazetted; range ₹35,400–₹1,12,400; in-hand depends on X/Y/Z city | Level 6 | ₹35,400 | ₹44,000–66,000 |
Allowances & benefits
The in-hand salary is basic pay plus these allowances:
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- House Rent Allowance (HRA — 27% / 18% / 9% by city class)
- Transport Allowance (TA)
- Leave Travel Concession (LTC)
- Medical benefits / CGHS
Career growth & perks
- Central government job security
- NPS pension and Group Insurance
- Promotion to Assistant Engineer / Executive Engineer over career
- Field and technical responsibility with departmental growth
SSC JE (Junior Engineer) salary — FAQs
What is the in-hand salary for SSC JE (Junior Engineer) 2026?
The in-hand salary for SSC JE (Junior Engineer) is around ₹44,000 – ₹66,000 per month depending on the city (which sets the HRA slab). SSC JE recruits Junior Engineers (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Quantity Surveying & Contracts) for central engineering departments such as CPWD, CWC, MES, BRO and Department of Posts. The post sits at Pay Level 6 of the 7th CPC.
What is the pay scale / pay level for SSC JE (Junior Engineer)?
SSC JE (Junior Engineer) posts are paid under the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. The post-wise pay levels and entry basic pay are listed in the table above.
What allowances are paid in SSC JE (Junior Engineer) jobs?
On top of basic pay, SSC JE (Junior Engineer) employees receive Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA — 27% / 18% / 9% by city class), Transport Allowance (TA), Leave Travel Concession (LTC) and more. These allowances are what make the in-hand salary higher than the basic pay.
Figures are indicative and include typical allowances at the current DA slab for a higher-HRA (X-class) city; actual in-hand varies by department, city class and deductions (NPS, income tax). Confirm against the official SSC notification.
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