Yes, appearing polytechnic or diploma students can apply for SSC JE Exam but they need to have all the essential documents in DV (02/09/2022) like the final year mark sheet for further providing. The essential education qualification of SSC JE is a diploma or degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering. All candidates who are called for documents verification will be required to produce the relevant certificates in original such as Mark Sheets, Provisional Degree/Diploma Certificate, etc. as proof of having acquired the minimum educational qualifications/experience on or before 02.09.2022 failing which the candidature of such candidates will be cancelled. On a short note, yes appearing polytechnic or diploma students can apply for SSC JE Exam but they need to have all the essential documents in DV (02/09/2022) like the final year mark sheet for further providing.