Government jobPay Level 6Group BNon‑gazetted
Junior Engineer (Civil), CPWD
कनिष्ठ अभियंता (सिविल), सीपीडब्ल्यूडी
Pay Level 6 engineering post via SSC JE — supervising construction and maintenance of central government buildings.
Central Public Works Department (CPWD) · Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs · central government
In-hand pay at joining, per month
₹57,000–₹67,000
Lower in small towns, higher in metros. Work out your own city below.
- Exam
- SSC JE
- Qualification
- ITI / Diploma
- Age limit
- 18–32 years
- Transfers
- Anywhere in India
- Work hours
- Site hours often start early and run past office time
- Probation
- 2 years
Estimated in-hand / month
₹60,736
Gross ₹66,600 · CTC ≈ ₹8.9 lakh/yr
Where are you posted?
Junior Engineer (Civil), CPWD · rates as of January 2026 (DA 60%). Excludes CGHS, GPF/insurance deductions and special allowances. Estimate only.
New to pay slips? Read how in-hand salary is worked out.
What you will actually do
- Supervising contractors' work at construction and repair sites
- Recording measurements of work done in the measurement book
- Preparing estimates and checking quality of materials
- Attending to maintenance complaints in government colonies and offices
- Preparing contractors' bills for the Assistant Engineer
A typical day
Mornings usually go to site: checking what the contractor's labour is doing, testing materials and noting measurements. In a maintenance posting your phone rings all day with complaints about leaks, power or plaster from residents of government quarters. Afternoons are for estimates and bills at the sub-division office. You answer to the Assistant Engineer and are the first person blamed if work quality is poor.
Promotion path
Timelines are ranges and vary by cadre. See how promotions and MACP work.
Junior Engineer (Civil), CPWD (joining)
Pay Level 6
₹57,000–₹67,000 in-hand
Assistant Engineer (Group B gazetted)
10–18 years, or sooner through the limited departmental exam · Level 7 · via departmental exam
₹72,000–₹84,000 in-hand
Executive Engineer
Further 10 or more years · Level 10 · via dpc
₹92,000–₹1,02,000 in-hand
Promotion timelines vary by cadre and vacancies. If not promoted, MACP gives a pay upgrade after 10, 20 and 30 years.
How to get in
Staff Selection Commission
- 1.Paper I computer-based test
- 2.Paper II computer-based test (engineering subject)
- 3.Document verification
Eligibility: Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognised institute. Degree holders in Civil Engineering are also eligible. Age 18–32. SC/ST: 5 years, OBC: 3 years, PwBD: 10 years (more for SC/ST/OBC PwBD), as per the notification.
The good
- Level 6 pay for a diploma holder
- Hands-on engineering work with visible results
- Departmental exam can speed up promotion to Assistant Engineer
The hard parts
- Regular promotion to Assistant Engineer is slow
- Pressure from contractors, residents and seniors at once
- All-India transfers, including difficult locations
Postings
CPWD works wherever the central government has buildings: Delhi has the most posts, followed by other big cities, with some postings in border and remote project areas. Transfer liability is all-India.
Questions people ask
What is the in-hand salary of Junior Engineer (Civil), CPWD?+
Junior Engineer (Civil), CPWD is a Pay Level 6 post with a starting basic pay of ₹35,400. At current rates (DA 60%, January 2026), the starting in-hand salary is roughly ₹57,000–₹67,000 a month, depending on whether you are posted in a Z, Y or X class city.
What is the qualification and age limit for Junior Engineer (Civil), CPWD?+
Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognised institute. Degree holders in Civil Engineering are also eligible. Age: 18–32 years. Relaxation: SC/ST: 5 years, OBC: 3 years, PwBD: 10 years (more for SC/ST/OBC PwBD), as per the notification.
Which exam do I need to clear for Junior Engineer (Civil), CPWD?+
SSC JE (Staff Selection Commission).
Does SSC JE recruit only for CPWD?+
No. The same exam fills Junior Engineer posts in MES, BRO, the Central Water Commission and others, in civil, electrical and mechanical branches. Age limits differ by department.
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Books to prepare for SSC JE
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Civil Engineering: Conventional and Objective Type
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A single-volume revision of the civil syllabus with objective questions. Suits JE level; thin for ESE.
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Mechanical Engineering: Conventional and Objective Type
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The mechanical counterpart, with short theory and many objective questions.
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Objective Electrical Technology
V.K. Mehta and Rohit Mehta (S. Chand)
Objective practice across electrical subjects for junior engineer exams.
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Sources
- SSC Junior Engineer 2026 notice (official PDF)
- Staff Selection Commission — official website
- Central Public Works Department
This profile is being reviewed. Confirm details in the latest official notification. Salary computed from pay rules as of January 2026.