The Staff Selection Commission has opened the Option-cum-Preference window for Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical) Paper-II candidates. Eligible candidates can submit their preferences from June 10 to June 14, 2026, via the official SSC website.
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has opened the Option-cum-Preference submission window for candidates who appeared in Paper-II of the Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical and Electrical) examination. Eligible candidates can submit their preferences online through the official SSC website at ssc.gov.in from June 10, 2026 at 5:00 PM until June 14, 2026 at 11:59 PM.
How to Submit Option-cum-Preference
Candidates must log in to the SSC website using their credentials and navigate to the 'My Application' tab. After filling in their preferred posts and organisations, they must click the 'Submit' button to ensure the form is registered. A confirmation email will be sent to the registered email address upon successful submission. Physical submission of Option-cum-Preference will not be accepted under any circumstances.
What is Option-cum-Preference?
Option-cum-Preference is a mandatory step in the SSC JE 2025 final selection process. Through this, candidates indicate their preferred posts and organisations from the available vacancies. The final allocation of posts is based on merit-cum-preference, meaning that a candidate's rank in the merit list is considered alongside the preferences they submit.
Key Dates
- Window opens: June 10, 2026 (5:00 PM)
- Last date to submit: June 14, 2026 (11:59 PM)
Important Instructions
Candidates can revise their Option-cum-Preference any number of times within the window, but the last submission before the deadline will be treated as final. Those who fail to exercise their option within the stipulated period will not be given any further opportunity and will not be considered for inclusion in the final merit list or final selection.
PwBD candidates must ensure they select only those posts identified as suitable for their respective disabilities, as per the Notice of Examination. Candidates opting for posts in the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) must verify that they meet the requisite physical and medical standards before submitting their preferences.
Candidates are advised to complete the process well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues. No grievances regarding missed submissions will be entertained by the Commission after the window closes.
Key Points
- Option-cum-Preference window opens June 10, 2026 at 5 PM and closes June 14, 2026 at 11:59 PM.
- Submission only via online mode at ssc.gov.in; physical submissions not accepted.
- Final selection based on merit-cum-preference; last submission is final.
- PwBD candidates must choose suitable posts; BRO candidates must meet physical/medical standards.
- No further opportunity for candidates who miss the window.