The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the examination city details and admission certificates for the Junior Engineer (JE) Examination 2026 Paper 1. Candidates who applied for the recruitment drive can now view their allotted examination city by logging into the official portal at ssc.gov.in.
The SSC JE Paper 1 examination is scheduled to take place from November 2 to November 6, 2026. The city intimation slip serves as an advance notification to help candidates plan their travel and accommodation logistics well ahead of the examination dates.
“Candidates can view their exam city details through the designated login module on the commission’s official website at ssc.gov.in,” the commission confirmed.
SSC JE 2026: Exam Schedule Overview
The commission has outlined specific examination dates across various engineering disciplines and papers. While Paper 1 for major branches will commence in early November, specialized disciplines follow a separate timeline.
| Examination | Scheduled Dates |
|---|---|
| JE Paper 1 | November 2 to November 6, 2026 |
| JE (Telecommunication Engineering) | November 30 to December 1, 2026 |
The exam city intimation slip for the Telecommunication Engineering discipline will be released approximately 8 to 10 days before its scheduled examination date.
Key Deadlines for Candidates
Along with the exam city release, SSC has issued critical directives regarding scribe facility registration and subject preference modifications.
1. Mandatory Scribe Registration & Aadhaar Authentication
Candidates opting to use their own scribe must undergo fresh registration on the SSC portal. The commission has integrated scribe registration with Aadhaar authentication to maintain transparency.
- The deadline to complete fresh scribe registration and map the scribe’s One-Time Registration (OTR) is October 27, 2026, by 11:00 PM.
- Only candidates who successfully complete scribe OTR mapping within the deadline will be permitted to utilize the facility during the exam.
2. Subject Preference Changes for Scientific Assistants
Candidates who applied for JE (Telecommunication Engineering) and are also eligible for the post of Scientific Assistant (SA) can update their subject preference:
- Candidates with Scientific Assistant as their default subject can switch to Electrical and Telecommunication (EC/TC).
- Candidates wishing to change their subject to Computer Science and Information Technology (CS/IT) or Physics must complete the change via the city selection option by October 27, 2026, at 11:00 PM.
- No further updates or modifications will be permitted after this deadline.
Difference Between Exam City Slip and Admit Card
Candidates must note that the exam city intimation slip is not the hall ticket or admit card.
- Exam City Slip: Informs candidates only about the city allotted for the exam to facilitate advance travel arrangements.
- Admission Certificate (Admit Card): Contains complete exam center venue details, exact shift timings, roll number, and reporting instructions. It will be available for download 2 to 3 days prior to the respective examination date.
How to Check SSC JE 2026 Exam City Details
Candidates can follow these steps to access their exam city details online:
- Go to the official Staff Selection Commission website at ssc.gov.in.
- Click on the login/register option and enter your credentials.
- Navigate to the designated login module for Junior Engineer Examination 2026.
- Access the dashboard to view your allotted examination city.
- Download and save the city intimation summary for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Where can I check my SSC JE 2026 exam city details?
You can check your exam city details by logging into the official SSC portal at ssc.gov.in.
Q2. Is the exam city intimation slip the same as the SSC JE admit card?
No, the city slip only reveals the allotted city, whereas the formal admit card with full venue details releases 2 to 3 days before the exam date.
Q3. When will the SSC JE Paper 1 examination take place?
The SSC JE Paper 1 exam will be conducted from November 2 to November 6, 2026.
Q4. What is the deadline for scribe OTR registration?
The last date to register and map your scribe’s OTR with Aadhaar authentication is October 27, 2026, by 11:00 PM.
Q5. When will the city slip for Telecommunication Engineering be released?
The city intimation details for Telecommunication Engineering will be released 8 to 10 days before its exam start date of November 30, 2026.
Conclusion & Next Steps
With the release of the SSC JE 2026 Paper 1 exam city intimation slip, candidates should immediately verify their allotted exam city and finalize travel plans. Candidates requiring a scribe or wishing to modify subject preferences must ensure all required forms and OTR mappings are completed before the strict October 27, 2026 (11:00 PM) deadline. Keep checking ssc.gov.in regularly for the release of full admission certificates 2 to 3 days prior to your specific exam date.
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