New Delhi | April 6, 2026: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the admit cards for the Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical & Electrical) Examination 2025-26 Tier 2. Candidates who successfully cleared the Tier 1 cutoff can now access their hall tickets on the official SSC website at ssc.gov.in.
The Tier 2 examination is a critical step for aspirants eyeing a career in premier central government departments. With the exam scheduled to take place tomorrow, April 7, 2026, candidates are advised to download their documents immediately to avoid last-minute technical glitches.
Key Exam Details & Dates
The SSC JE Tier 2 exam is conducted in a Computer-Based Test (CBT) format. Below are the essential highlights regarding the 2026 schedule:
| Event | Date |
| Tier 1 Result Declaration | March 6, 2026 |
| City Intimation Slip Release | March 27, 2026 |
| Admit Card Release Date | April 4, 2026 |
| SSC JE Tier 2 Exam Date | April 7, 2026 |
| Total Vacancies (Approx.) | 1,731 Posts |
How to Download SSC JE Tier 2 Admit Card 2026
Candidates can follow these simple steps to secure their hall ticket:
- Visit the Official Portal: Go to ssc.gov.in.
- Navigate to Login: On the homepage, look for the “Login” or “Admit Card” tab.
- Enter Credentials: Provide your Registration Number/Roll Number and Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY).
- Verification: Complete the captcha security check if prompted.
- Submit & Download: Click on the “Submit” button. Your admit card will appear on the screen.
- Print: Save the PDF and take at least two clear printouts for the exam day.
Exam Day Guidelines and Mandatory Documents
To ensure a smooth entry into the examination hall, candidates must carry the following items:
- Printed Admit Card: A physical copy of the SSC JE Tier 2 Hall Ticket.
- Original Photo ID: A valid government-issued ID such as an Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID, or Driving License.
- Photographs: Two recent passport-size color photographs (preferably the same as the one uploaded in the application).
- Prohibited Items: Electronic gadgets, calculators (unless specified), watches, and jewelry are strictly prohibited inside the CBT labs.
Understanding the Tier 2 Exam Pattern
The Tier 2 exam is a subject-specific test tailored to the candidate’s chosen engineering stream (Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical).
- Total Questions: 100 Objective Type MCQs.
- Total Marks: 300 marks.
- Marking Scheme: Each correct answer earns 3 marks, while a penalty of 1 mark is deducted for every incorrect response.
- Duration: 2 hours.
As the competition remains high for the approximately 1,731 notified vacancies, the commission emphasizes that the admit card is a mandatory document. Candidates failing to produce a valid hall ticket and original ID proof will not be permitted to take the examination.

