SSC JE 2026 tentative vacancy list out, posts cut from 1748 to 1699

What happened

The Staff Selection Commission released the Junior Engineer 2026 tentative vacancy list on 9 October 2026. Posts fell by 49, from 1748 to 1699. Paper I is set for October or November 2026 and Paper II for December 2026.

Why it may matter

• Results or an outcome have been published, so there may be something to check or act on.
• Evidence rather than policy — useful for understanding a trend.
• Useful if you are trying to find an internship or get a job.
• Affects students in the UK.