SSC JE Admit Card 2026 Out: Download Paper 1 Hall Ticket Now
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has started releasing the SSC JE Admit Card 2026 for the Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical and Electrical) Examination 2026 Paper 1. The Paper 1 computer-based test (CBT) is scheduled from 2 November to 6 November 2026, and hall tickets are being made available on ssc.gov.in a few days before each exam date. Candidates whose exam is on 2 November can download their admit card first.
Candidates should log in with their registration details, download the hall ticket as soon as it is available for their date, and check every detail carefully. Lakhs of diploma and B.Tech holders from West Bengal also appear for this exam, so keep an eye on your exam city and reporting time. In this article, we explain how to download the SSC JE admit card, what to check on it, which documents to carry, the exam day rules and what to do if there is a mistake. You can also check the FMGE October 2026 Admit Card and the UGC NET December 2026 updates.
Quick summary:
➤ Exam: SSC Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical) Examination 2026
➤ Stage: Paper 1 (Computer Based Test)
➤ Paper 1 dates: 2 to 6 November 2026
➤ Admit card: Released date-wise, a few days before each exam
➤ Mode of download: Online only, at ssc.gov.in
➤ Vacancies: 1,699*
➤ Official website: ssc.gov.in
SSC JE Admit Card 2026 Overview
The SSC JE admit card 2026 is needed to enter the Paper 1 exam hall. The key details are given below.
| Conducting body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Exam name | Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical and Electrical) Examination 2026 |
| Stage | Paper 1 (CBT) |
| Paper 1 exam dates | 2 to 6 November 2026 |
| Admit card release | Date-wise, before each exam day |
| Vacancies | 1,699* |
| Selection stages | Paper 1, Paper 2 and document verification |
| Admit card by post | No, download only |
| Official website | ssc.gov.in |
SSC JE Paper 1 Exam Dates 2026
The SSC JE Paper 1 exam dates and days are given below. Check your own date and shift on your city intimation slip or admit card.
| Exam Date | Day | Admit Card |
|---|---|---|
| 2 November 2026 | Monday | Released |
| 3 November 2026 | Tuesday | Release on 31st Oct |
| 4 November 2026 | Wednesday | Release on 1st Nov |
| 5 November 2026 | Thursday | Release on 2nd Nov |
| 6 November 2026 | Friday | Release on 3rd Nov |
Junior Engineer (Telecom) candidates: news reports say the Telecom Paper 1 will be held separately on 30 November and 1 December 2026*. Watch ssc.gov.in for a separate admit card.
How to Download SSC JE Admit Card 2026
- Open the official website ssc.gov.in.
- Click on "Login" and enter your registration number and password.
- Go to the "Admit Card" section on your dashboard.
- Select "Junior Engineer Examination 2026 – Paper I".
- Click "Download Admit Card" and save the PDF.
- Take at least two clear printouts on A4 paper.
If you have forgotten your password, use the "Forgot Password" option on the login page and reset it with the OTP sent to your registered mobile number or email.
Details to Check on the SSC JE Hall Ticket
The SSC JE hall ticket contains your personal and exam details. Check each of the following as soon as you download it.
| Section | What to Check |
|---|---|
| Personal details | Name, father's name, date of birth, gender, category |
| Exam identity | Roll number, registration number |
| Post | Engineering discipline you applied for |
| Schedule | Exam date, shift, reporting time, gate closing time |
| Centre | Centre name, full address, centre code |
| Verification | Your photograph and signature |
| Instructions | CBT and exam day rules |
Documents to Carry for SSC JE Paper 1
- Printed copy of the SSC JE admit card
- One original photo ID with date of birth, such as Aadhaar card, PAN card, voter ID card, driving licence or passport
- One or two recent passport-size photographs (same as in your application), if asked in the admit card instructions
Read the instructions printed on your own admit card carefully, as they are final for your exam.
SSC JE Exam Day Rules
- Reach the centre well before the reporting time printed on your admit card. Entry is closed after the gate closing time.
- Mobile phones, smart watches, calculators, Bluetooth devices, earphones, bags and notes are not allowed inside.
- Cooperate with frisking, photo capture and biometric verification at the centre.
- Read the on-screen instructions before starting the test and keep an eye on the timer.
- Do not take the admit card or rough sheets out of the hall if the invigilator asks you to leave them.
SSC JE Paper 1 Exam Pattern
The SSC JE Paper 1 is a computer-based objective test. The structure followed in recent SSC JE exams is given below.
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 50* | 50* |
| General Awareness | 50* | 50* |
| General Engineering (Civil / Mechanical / Electrical, as per post) | 100* | 100* |
| Total | 200* | 200* |
Some reports say that from 2026, Paper 1 will only be qualifying and the final merit will be based on Paper 2*. Check the official notification for the final rule on marking and merit.
What to Do If There Is a Mistake on Your Admit Card
- Write down the exact mistake (name, photo, date of birth, category, centre or shift).
- Contact the SSC Regional Office of your region or the helpdesk given on ssc.gov.in immediately.
- Keep your application form and fee receipt ready as proof.
- Download the corrected admit card once SSC fixes it.
Do not wait until the exam day, as corrections are usually not possible at the centre.
Last-Minute Plan Before SSC JE Paper 1
- Visit or check the route to your exam centre a day before, especially if it is in another city.
- Keep your admit card, ID proof and photos in one envelope the night before.
- Revise short notes of your core engineering subject instead of starting new topics.
- Solve one timed mock test to practise speed and accuracy on a computer screen.
- Sleep well and eat light on the exam day.
SSC JE Admit Card 2026 FAQs
Q1. Has the SSC JE Admit Card 2026 been released?
Yes. SSC has started releasing Paper 1 admit cards date-wise, beginning with candidates whose exam is on 2 November 2026.
Q2. When is the SSC JE Paper 1 exam?
From 2 November to 6 November 2026.
Q3. How can I download the SSC JE admit card?
Log in at ssc.gov.in with your registration number and password and open the Admit Card section.
Q4. Will SSC send the admit card by post?
No. You must download and print it from the official website.
Q5. Which ID proof should I carry?
An original photo ID such as Aadhaar card, PAN card, voter ID card, driving licence or passport, along with the printed admit card.
SSC JE Admit Card 2026 Important Links
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| SSC JE Admit Card 2026 (Login) | ssc.gov.in |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Join Now |
| Join Telegram Channel | Join Now |
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