Science route
Junior engineer in government departments
You apply engineering training to public works, equipment or maintenance.
First question
What does this person do?
A junior engineer checks drawings and measurements, supervises work, inspects quality and maintains technical records. Civil, mechanical and electrical posts have different training and duties.
Department rules can require specific diplomas, degrees or experience.
Next question
What are they paid?
LPA = lakhs per annum; ₹1 lakh = ₹100,000. Regular central Junior Engineer example. Low: no HRA and lower-city transport; high: Delhi HRA and higher-city transport, using verified 60% DA. Before tax and employee deductions; excludes pension contributions, housing value and special allowances. Check the appointment and individual allowance eligibility.
Evidence checked . Document dates and assumptions are listed below.
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Entry At appointment
Government gross example₹7.14–8.76LPA≈₹59,520–73,020 gross/month, before deductions
Central Junior Engineer example: Level 6, cell 1, basic Rs 35,400/month. Housing and transport assumptions are in the method above. This is a same-level calculation, not a promotion or future salary forecast.
Source: Staff Selection Commission ssc.gov.in
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Mid After 5 increments
Government gross example₹8.24–10.06LPA≈₹68,640–83,850 gross/month, before deductions
Central Junior Engineer example: Level 6, cell 6, basic Rs 41,100/month. Housing and transport assumptions are in the method above. This is a same-level calculation, not a promotion or future salary forecast.
Source: Government of India cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in · may be dated
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Senior After 10 increments
Government gross example₹9.48–11.54LPA≈₹79,040–96,200 gross/month, before deductions
Central Junior Engineer example: Level 6, cell 11, basic Rs 47,600/month. Housing and transport assumptions are in the method above. This is a same-level calculation, not a promotion or future salary forecast.
Source: Government of India cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in · may be dated
Scale: ₹ lakhs per annum. These examples are not a salary ceiling or a promise of progression.
Later rungs mean five or ten matrix increments at the same level, calculated at the currently verified allowance rates. They are not guaranteed pay after five or ten calendar years, future-rate forecasts or a ceiling. Longer service, selection grades and promotion can raise pay. Annual figures annualise a normal eligible month; actual yearly transport entitlement can vary.
Hiring landscape
Who hires for this work?
Examples of large employers and institutions associated with this route in India:
- Public works departments
- Central engineering departments
Examples, not a ranking or a promise of a current vacancy. Hiring changes; check the employer’s own careers page.
What it takes to get in
- Entrance exam
- SSC Junior Engineer examination and department-specific document checks.
- Realistic cut-off
- The 2026 SSC notice specifies an engineering diploma or degree by department and discipline. CPWD Civil requires a Civil Engineering diploma; its Electrical post accepts an Electrical or Mechanical diploma. Some bro, mes and other alternatives add post-qualification experience. Check the exact row, age and physical requirements; there is no single qualification or cutoff for every post.
- How long
- 3 years
- Roughly what it costs
Not stated as a single figure
Course, living and examination fees vary by institution and recruitment round; no complete current cost was verified. Check the recognised programme and current notice before paying.
Approximate, tuition only, excluding coaching and living costs unless the source text says otherwise.
- Can you switch out later?
- The subject or technical training can transfer to related roles. A new employer may require additional qualifications, examinations or experience.
Delhi entry paths
These are the routes people in Delhi commonly take into this career. This is not a ranking of institutions and does not list cut-offs for any particular college.
- Use the employer’s official notification to check the current qualification, age, medical and selection rules.
- Preparation or study in Delhi does not guarantee a Delhi appointment; postings depend on the service.
How this compares
Related routes from the same streams, listed alphabetically. Pay bases differ; open a route to read its scope.
Sources
- Staff Selection Commission ssc.gov.in
2026-09-02: Official 2026 notice first page confirms Group B Level 6, Rs 35,400–1,12,400. The qualification table distinguishes departments, disciplines and experience; CPWD diploma rows were read. This replaces the inaccessible 2024/2025 source attempts, not a salary survey. 2026-09-02: Central Junior Engineer example: Level 6, cell 1, basic Rs 35,400/month. Housing and transport assumptions are in the method above. This is a same-level calculation, not a promotion or future salary forecast.
- Government of India cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in · may be dated
2015-11-19: Seventh CPC report Table 5, civilian matrix: cells 1, 6 and 11. Report date, not the 2025 hosting path, is recorded. Matrix arithmetic does not establish actual promotion dates or market earnings. 2015-11-19: Central Junior Engineer example: Level 6, cell 6, basic Rs 41,100/month. Housing and transport assumptions are in the method above. This is a same-level calculation, not a promotion or future salary forecast. 2015-11-19: Central Junior Engineer example: Level 6, cell 11, basic Rs 47,600/month. Housing and transport assumptions are in the method above. This is a same-level calculation, not a promotion or future salary forecast.
- Department of Expenditure doe.gov.in
2026-04-22: Order sets DA at 60% of basic from 1 January 2026. The DoE current index was checked on 12 October 2026; this is the latest verified rate, not a forecast of a later revision.
- Department of Expenditure doe.gov.in · may be dated
2017-07-07: Order sets X/Y/Z housing allowances, rising to 30/20/10% when DA exceeds 50%; identifies Delhi as X. Eligibility and government-accommodation rules still apply.
- Department of Expenditure doe.gov.in · may be dated
2017-07-07: Levels 3–8 receive transport allowance of Rs 1,800 or Rs 3,600 plus DA by station. Levels 1–2 and 9+ have different amounts. Government transport and full calendar months of leave or vacation can remove entitlement. Delhi is a higher-rate city. Annualising a normal month does not establish actual annual cash.