SSC Opens Applications for 1,748 Junior Engineer Posts for 2026 Recruitment
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has opened applications for 1,748 Junior Engineer and Scientific Assistant posts across various government departments, including BRO, CPWD, MES, DoT, and IMD. The online application window runs from September 2 to September 22, 2026, with a fee payment deadline of September 23. The recruitment offers Group B Level-6 positions with a pay scale of Rs 35,400 to Rs 1,12,400. Paper-I is tentatively scheduled for October-November, and Paper-II for December 2026. Reserved category candidates are exempt from the Rs 100 application fee, and a correction window is available from September 28 to 30.
First-hand measurement across 9 sources
We measured how 9 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (50/100). Lens Score 50/100.
Outlets measured: timesnow, indiatoday, northeastnow, thetelegraph, indiatvnews, hindustantimes, indianexpress, freepressjournal, and 1 more. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
economictimes broke this story on 2 Sept, 03:41 pm. Other outlets followed.