The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the option-cum-preference form for the SSC Junior Engineer (JE) Examination 2026 on its official website, ssc.gov.in. Reports say the form is meant for candidates who have appeared in Paper-II. The SSC opens the preference submission process and instructs candidates to complete the online submission through the SSC portal. Multiple outlets state that candidates who do not submit their option-cum-preference are not considered for the final merit list or final selection. One outlet specifies the deadline as June 14, 2026, and reports that no extension will be provided. The published notice directs candidates to follow the prescribed steps for filling and submitting the form within the given timeframe. The outlets also emphasize that failing to submit by the deadline can result in exclusion from the subsequent stages of the selection process. Candidates are advised to check the official notice on ssc.gov.in for the complete instructions and requirements.