The job of Junior Engineer differs from one organization to another on the basis of the field of engineering for which they are appointed as Junior Engineers. For instance, if the case of an Electrical Junior Engineer, he will be responsible for operation of switches and equipment in control room to bring about proper conditions in transmission and distribution of power in major substations.

The pay scale of Junior Engineers in most of the Government organizations in India is Rs. 9300-34800 plus a grade of Rs. 4200 irrespective of whether they are civil engineers, Electrical Engineers or Mechanical engineers.

Recent job notifications for the position of Junior Engineer in Government organizations:

Recently the following government organizations called for applications from eligible candidates for the position of Junior Engineer:

• Institute of Human Behavior and Allied Sciences

• Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation

• IRCON International Limited

• Haryana Staff Selection Commission

• Delhi Metro Rail Corporation

• Electricity Department of Government of Goa

• Punjab Urban Planning & Development Authority

• National Institute of Financial Management

• Border Road Organization

• Uttar Pradesh Awas Vikas Parishad

• Indian Tourism Development Corporation

The aforesaid organizations called for applications from eligible candidates from the following branches of Engineering:

• Electrical Engineering

• Civil Engineering

• Telecommunication Engineering

• Signal Engineering

• Mechanical Engineering

• Electronics & Communication Engineering

• Instrumentation Engineering

• Science & Technology Engineering

Educational qualification required for the position of Junior Engineer in Government jobs:

Most of the government organization require that candidates must be diploma holders in any branch of engineering like electrical, civil, mechanical, electrical, electronics & communication, telecommunication, etc… from a recognized institution, even some organizations calls for application from degree holders in these branches of engineering for the post of Junior Engineer.

Age limit & experience required for junior engineer position:

The maximum age limit prescribed by most of the Government organizations for the position of Junior Engineer is 40 years. Even though, some organizations recruit fresh graduates, some organizations require that candidates must have worked at least for three years in the respective field of engineering.

Hiring Process:

The hiring process followed by most of the government organizations for the post of Junior Engineer is written test and even some organizations recruit candidates through Walk-in-interview as well.

Scope of Junior Engineer position:

Junior Engineers can be promoted as senior engineers after completion of some years of service in this position and this position will enable the candidates to acquire great experience and knowledge in their respective field of education.