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LATEST UPDATE
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released SSC JE Notification 2025 with the aim of filling 1,731 vacancies for Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical & Electrical) Examination. The application process will begin on 30 June 2025, and the last date for online applications is 21 July 2025. After the completion of the application process, the commission will successfully conduct the SSC JE Paper I exam from 27 October to 31 October 2025 and SSC JE Paper II exam from January and February 2026.
SYLLABUS
The Staff Selection Commission outlines the SSC Junior Engineer selection process in its official notification. Initially, candidates must appear for Paper I, which is objective and consists of multiple-choice questions. Those who qualify in Paper I will be shortlisted and invited to appear for Paper II. Based on the performance in Paper II, selected candidates will proceed to the document verification and medical examination stages.
The Syllabus for SSC JE Paper- II Examination is given below:
Name of Test | Topic | Weightage |
Part A :- | Building Materials :- | 300 marks |
Estimating, Costing and Valuation :- | ||
Surveying :- | ||
Soil Mechanics :- | ||
Hydraulics:- | ||
Irrigation Engineering :- | ||
Transportation Engineering :- | ||
Environmental Engineering:- | ||
Structural Engineering:- | ||
Concrete Technology:- | ||
RCC Design:- | ||
Steel Design:- | ||
Part-B :- Electrical Engineering | Basic concepts:- |
LATEST UPDATE
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released SSC JE Notification 2025 with the aim of filling 1,731 vacancies for Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical & Electrical) Examination. The application process will begin on 30 June 2025, and the last date for online applications is 21 July 2025. After the completion of the application process, the commission will successfully conduct the SSC JE Paper I exam from 27 October to 31 October 2025 and SSC JE Paper II exam from January and February 2026.
SYLLABUS
The Staff Selection Commission outlines the SSC Junior Engineer selection process in its official notification. Initially, candidates must appear for Paper I, which is objective and consists of multiple-choice questions. Those who qualify in Paper I will be shortlisted and invited to appear for Paper II. Based on the performance in Paper II, selected candidates will proceed to the document verification and medical examination stages.
The Syllabus for SSC JE Paper- II Examination is given below:
Name of Test | Topic | Weightage |
Part A :- | Building Materials :- | 300 marks |
Estimating, Costing and Valuation :- | ||
Surveying :- | ||
Soil Mechanics :- | ||
Hydraulics:- | ||
Irrigation Engineering :- | ||
Transportation Engineering :- | ||
Environmental Engineering:- | ||
Structural Engineering:- | ||
Concrete Technology:- | ||
RCC Design:- | ||
Steel Design:- | ||
Part-B :- Electrical Engineering | Basic concepts:- | 300 marks |
Circuit law :- | ||
Magnetic Circuit:- | ||
AC Fundamentals:- | ||
Measurement and measuring instruments:- | ||
Electrical Machines : | ||
Synchronous Machines : - | ||
Generation, Transmission and Distribution :– | ||
Estimation and costing :- | ||
Utilization of Electrical Energy :- | ||
Basic Electronics :- | ||
Part- C :- (Mechanical Engineering | Theory of Machines and Machine Design :- | 300 marks |
Engineering Mechanics and Strength of Materials:- | ||
Thermal Engineering | ||
Properties of Pure Substances:- | ||
1st Law of Thermodynamics :- | ||
2nd Law of Thermodynamics:- | ||
Air standard Cycles for IC engines:- | ||
Rankine cycle of steam:- | ||
Fluid Mechanics & Machinery | ||
Properties & Classification of Fluid: | ||
Fluid Statics:- | ||
Measurement of Fluid Pressure: | ||
Fluid Kinematics:- | ||
Dynamics of ideal fluids:- | ||
Measurement of Flow rate Basic Principles:- | ||
Hydraulic Turbines:- | ||
Centrifugal Pumps:- | ||
Classification of Steels :- |
RECOMMENDED BOOKS FOR CIVIL & STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
2. SSC JE Civil Engineering Previous Year Solved Papers by Made Easy Publication
3. SSC: Junior Engineer (Civil) Exam Guide for Paper I & II (Civil & Structural)
4. SSC Junior Engineer Civil & Structural Engineering Self Study Guide Cum Practice Work Book
RECOMMENDED BOOKS FOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
1. Question Bank in Electrical Engineering by J.B Gupta
2. Objective Electrical Technology by V.K. Mehta & Rohit Mehta
3. SSC Electrical Engineering by GK Publications
4. Kiran SSC Junior Engineer Exam Electrical Guide-cum-practice work Book
5. Juniors Engineers Electrical Examination Guide: Electrical Engineering (Popular Master Guide)
6. SSC Junior Engineer Electrical Engineering Recruitment Exam Guide (English)
RECOMMENDED BOOKS FOR MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
1. Kiran's SSC Junior Engineer Mechanical Engineering Self Study guide by Kiran Publication
2. Mechanical Engineering for competitions by R.K.Jain
3. Objective Mechanical Engineering (Diploma) Competitive Exams by G.K.Publications
4. SSC Junior Engineers (Mechanical) Exam Guide by Popular Master Guide
IMPORTANT LINKS
For Official Website- Click here
For Official Notification- Click here
LATEST UPDATE
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released SSC JE Notification 2025 with the aim of filling 1,731 vacancies for Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical & Electrical) Examination. The application process will begin on 30 June 2025, and the last date for online applications is 21 July 2025. After the completion of the application process, the commission will successfully conduct the SSC JE Paper I exam from 27 October to 31 October 2025 and SSC JE Paper II exam from January and February 2026.
EXAM PATTERN
The Staff Selection Commission outlines the SSC Junior Engineer selection process in its official notification. Initially, candidates must appear for Paper I, which is objective and consists of multiple-choice questions. Those who qualify in Paper I will be shortlisted and invited to appear for Paper II. Based on the performance in Paper II, selected candidates will proceed to the document verification and medical examination stages.
Understanding the SSC JE 2025 exam pattern is crucial before applying for the recruitment process. The exam consists of two papers—Paper I and Paper II—each with a distinct format. Candidates planning to appear for the exam are strongly advised to review the SSC JE 2025 exam pattern to aid in their preparation. By doing so, they can gain a clear understanding of the exam structure and marking scheme.
Paper II
Paper II of SSC JE Examination will be held as a Objective Type Online Computer Based Test, The Test will be of total 300 Marks. The total duration of the Examination will be 120 Minutes. The section wise distribution of Questions and Marks is given below:
Test Mode | Name of Test | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration | Duration |
Objective Type Online Computer Based Test | Part-A General Engineering (Civil & Structural) | 100 | 300 Marks | 120 Minutes | 160 Minutes |
Part- B General Engineering (Electrical) | |||||
Part-C General Engineering (Mechanical) |
Note :- The candidates will be required to attempt the General Engineering part (i.e. Part-A, Part-B or Part-C) in Paper-I and Paper-II, which has been selected by them, on the basis of their educational qualification, in the online application form.
Mode of Examination
Paper II of SSC JE Examination will be held as an Objective Type Online Computer Based Test.
Medium of Examination
Questions will be set both in English & in Hindi Languages.
Marking Scheme
There will be negative marking of one (01) mark for each wrong answer in Paper-II. Therefore, candidates are advised to keep this in mind while answering the questions.
Resolution of Tie Cases
In cases where more than one candidate secure the equal aggregates marks in Paper-I+Paper-II, tie will be resolved by applying the following methods one after another:
(i) Total marks in Paper-II.
(ii) Date of birth, with older candidates placed higher.
(iii) Alphabetical order of the names of the candidates.
IMPORTANT LINKS
For Official Website- Click here
For Official Notification- Click here
LATEST UPDATE
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released SSC JE Notification 2025 with the aim of filling 1,731 vacancies for Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical & Electrical) Examination. The application process will begin on 30 June 2025, and the last date for online applications is 21 July 2025. After the completion of the application process, the commission will successfully conduct the SSC JE Paper I exam from 27 October to 31 October 2025 and SSC JE Paper II exam from January and February 2026.
EXAM PATTERN
The Staff Selection Commission outlines the SSC Junior Engineer selection process in its official notification. Initially, candidates must appear for Paper I, which is objective and consists of multiple-choice questions. Those who qualify in Paper I will be shortlisted and invited to appear for Paper II. Based on the performance in Paper II, selected candidates will proceed to the document verification and medical examination stages.
Understanding the SSC JE 2025 exam pattern is crucial before applying for the recruitment process. The exam consists of two papers—Paper I and Paper II—each with a distinct format. Candidates planning to appear for the exam are strongly advised to review the SSC JE 2025 exam pattern to aid in their preparation. By doing so, they can gain a clear understanding of the exam structure and marking scheme.
Paper II
Paper II of SSC JE Examination will be held as a Objective Type Online Computer Based Test, The Test will be of total 300 Marks. The total duration of the Examination will be 120 Minutes. The section wise distribution of Questions and Marks is given below:
Test Mode | Name of Test | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration | Duration |
Objective Type Online Computer Based Test | Part-A General Engineering (Civil & Structural) | 100 | 300 Marks | 120 Minutes | 160 Minutes |
Part- B General Engineering (Electrical) | |||||
Part-C General Engineering (Mechanical) |
Note :- The candidates will be required to attempt the General Engineering part (i.e. Part-A, Part-B or Part-C) in Paper-I and Paper-II, which has been selected by them, on the basis of their educational qualification, in the online application form.
Mode of Examination
Paper II of SSC JE Examination will be held as an Objective Type Online Computer Based Test.
Medium of Examination
Questions will be set both in English & in Hindi Languages.
Marking Scheme
There will be negative marking of one (01) mark for each wrong answer in Paper-II. Therefore, candidates are advised to keep this in mind while answering the questions.
Resolution of Tie Cases
In cases where more than one candidate secure the equal aggregates marks in Paper-I+Paper-II, tie will be resolved by applying the following methods one after another:
(i) Total marks in Paper-II.
(ii) Date of birth, with older candidates placed higher.
(iii) Alphabetical order of the names of the candidates.
IMPORTANT LINKS
For Official Website- Click here
For Official Notification- Click here
LATEST UPDATE
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released SSC JE Notification 2025 with the aim of filling 1,731 vacancies for Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical & Electrical) Examination. The application process will begin on 30 June 2025, and the last date for online applications is 21 July 2025. After the completion of the application process, the commission will successfully conduct the SSC JE Paper I exam from 27 October to 31 October 2025 and SSC JE Paper II exam from January and February 2026.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
The eligibility criteria for the SSC JE 2025 exam include educational qualifications and age limits. These criteria have been detailed in the official SSC JE 2025 notification PDF. To be considered eligible for the exam, candidates must meet the essential requirements related to their educational background and age, as outlined below.
Nationality
A candidate applying for the SSC JE Exam must be either –
A Citizen of India or
A subject of Nepal or
A subject of Bhutan or
A a Tibetan Refugee who came over to India before 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India or
A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania (formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India, provided that a candidate belonging to categories (ii), (iii), (iv) & (v) above shall be a person in whose favour a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India.
Age Limit
The criteria for the age limit depend on the respective post, Candidates who are interested to take the SSC Junior Engineer exam should be 18 yearst to 32 years.
Aspirants go through the following table as listed below to understand the age limit criteria for all the posts:
Sl. No. | Organization/Department | Name of Post | Age Limit |
1 | Border Roads Organization | JE (C) | Up to 30 years |
JE (E & M) | |||
3 | Brahmaputra Board, Ministry of Jal Shakti | JE (C) | Up to 30 years |
4 | Central Water Commission | JE (M) | Up to 30 years |
JE (C) | |||
4 | Central Public Works Department (CPWD) | JE (E) | Up to 32 years |
LATEST UPDATE
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released SSC JE Notification 2025 with the aim of filling 1,731 vacancies for Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical & Electrical) Examination. The application process will begin on 30 June 2025, and the last date for online applications is 21 July 2025. After the completion of the application process, the commission will successfully conduct the SSC JE Paper I exam from 27 October to 31 October 2025 and SSC JE Paper II exam from January and February 2026.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
The eligibility criteria for the SSC JE 2025 exam include educational qualifications and age limits. These criteria have been detailed in the official SSC JE 2025 notification PDF. To be considered eligible for the exam, candidates must meet the essential requirements related to their educational background and age, as outlined below.
Nationality
A candidate applying for the SSC JE Exam must be either –
A Citizen of India or
A subject of Nepal or
A subject of Bhutan or
A a Tibetan Refugee who came over to India before 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India or
A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania (formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India, provided that a candidate belonging to categories (ii), (iii), (iv) & (v) above shall be a person in whose favour a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India.
Age Limit
The criteria for the age limit depend on the respective post, Candidates who are interested to take the SSC Junior Engineer exam should be 18 yearst to 32 years.
Aspirants go through the following table as listed below to understand the age limit criteria for all the posts:
Sl. No. | Organization/Department | Name of Post | Age Limit |
1 | Border Roads Organization | JE (C) | Up to 30 years |
JE (E & M) | |||
3 | Brahmaputra Board, Ministry of Jal Shakti | JE (C) | Up to 30 years |
4 | Central Water Commission | JE (M) | Up to 30 years |
JE (C) | |||
4 | Central Public Works Department (CPWD) | JE (E) | Up to 32 years |
JE (C) | |||
5 | Central Water and Power Research Station | JE (E) | Up to 30 years |
JE (C) | |||
6 | DGQA-NAVAL, Ministry of Defence | JE (M) | Up to 30 years |
JE (E) | |||
7 | Farakka Barrage Project, Ministry of Jal Shakti | JE (E) | Up to 30 years |
JE (C) | |||
8 | Military Engineer Services (MES) | JE (C) | Up to 30 years |
JE (E & M) | |||
9 | National Technical Research Organization (NTRO) | JE (C) | Up to 30 years |
Relaxation in upper age limit
Code No. | Category | Age-relaxation permissible |
01 | SC/ ST | 5 years |
02 | OBC | 3 years |
03 | Persons with Disabilities (PwD) | 10 years |
04 | PwD + OBC | 13 years |
05 | PwD + SC/ ST | 15 years |
06 | Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | 3 years after deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age |
08 | Defence Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof | 3 years |
09 | Defence Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof (SC/ ST). | 8 years |
Note:- Date of Birth filled by the candidate in the online application form and the same recorded in the Matriculation/ Secondary Examination Certificate will be accepted by the Commission for determining the age and no subsequent request for change will be considered or granted.
Educational Qualification
Essential Educational Qualifications and experience, etc required for the various posts are as follows:
Sl. No. | Organization/Department | Name of Post | Essential Educational Qualifications |
1 | Border Roads Organization | JE (C) | Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University/Institute; or (a) Three-Year Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University/ Institute/ Board; and (b) Two years of working experience in Planning/ Execution/ Maintenance of Civil Engineering works |
JE (E & M) | Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University/Institute; or (a) Three years Diploma in Electrical/ Automobile/ Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University/ Institute/ Board; and (b) Two-Year experience in Planning/ Execution/ Maintenance of Electrical or Mechanical Engineering works | ||
3 | Brahmaputra Board, Ministry of Jal Shakti | JE (C) | Three-Year Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or Institution. |
4 | Central Water Commission | JE (M) | Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University or Institution |
JE (C) | Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or Institution. | ||
4 | Central Public Works Department (CPWD) | JE (E) | Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University or Institute. |
JE (C) | Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or Institute. | ||
5 | Central Water and Power Research Station | JE (E) | Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a recognized Institute. |
JE (C) | Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or Institute. | ||
6 | DGQA-NAVAL, Ministry of Defence | JE (M) | Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized Institute; or (a) Three-Year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University or Institution plus (b) Two-Year experience in the respective field |
JE (E) | Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized University; or (a) Three years Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a recognized University or Institution plus (b) Two-Year experience in the respective field | ||
7 | Farakka Barrage Project, Ministry of Jal Shakti | JE (E) | Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a recognized University or Institute or Board. |
JE (C) | Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or Institute or Board. | ||
8 | Military Engineer Services (MES) | JE (C) | Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University; or (a) Three years Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized Institute or University or Board; and (b) Two years’ experience in Planning, Execution and Maintenance of Civil Engineering works. |
JE (E & M) | Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University; or (a) Three-Year diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized Institute or University or Board; and (b) Two-Year experience in Planning, Execution and Maintenance of Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Works | ||
9 | National Technical Research Organization (NTRO) | JE (C) | Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University/Institution. |
Note :- Internships, trainings, research experience, etc gained in the course of acquiring an educational qualification will not be counted as experience.
MEDICAL & PHYSICAL STANDARDS
Activity - One-Mile Run
Maximum Marks - Only Passing the Test is Mandatory.
Time Available - 10 Minutes
Note :- Candidates for Group B Non- Gazetted Posts need to pass a Physical Efficiency Test.
REGION-WISE PHYSICAL STANDARDS OF PERSONNEL
S. No. | Region | States/ Regions included | Physical Standards | ||
Minimum Height | Chest | Minimum Weight | |||
(a) | Western Himalayan | J&K, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab Hills (Area South and West of the Inter State Border between Himachal Pradesh and Punjab and North and East of Road of Mukerian, Hoshiarpur, Garh Shankar, Ropar and Chandigarh), Uttarakhand | 158 Cms | Minimum 75 Cm (Unexpanded) and expansion by 5 Cm | 47.5 Kgs |
(b) | Eastern Himalayan | Sikkim, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Assam and Hill Region of West Bengal (Darjeeling & Kalimpong District and Andaman Nicobar) | 152 Cms | Minimum 75 Cm (Unexpanded) and expansion by 5 Cm | 47.5 Kgs |
(c) | West Plain Region | Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Rajasthan, Western UP | 162.5 Cms | Minimum 76 Cm (Unexpanded) and expansion by 5 Cm | 50 Kgs |
(d) | Eastern Plain | Eastern UP, Bihar, West Bengal, Orissa & Jharkhand. | 157 Cms | Minimum 75 Cm (Unexpanded) and expansion by 5 Cm | 50 Kgs |
(e) | Central Region | Gujrat, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh, Dadar & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu and Chhattisgarh. | 157Cms | Minimum 75 Cm (Unexpanded) and expansion by 5 Cm | 50Kgs |
(f) | Southern Region | Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Goa and Pondicherry, Telangana | 157 Cms | Minimum 75 Cm (Unexpanded) and expansion by 5 Cm | 50 Kgs |
(g) | Relaxation to sons of serving/Ex-GREF Personnel | 2 Cms | 1 Cm | 2 Kgs | |
(h) | Relaxation in DD cases (this will be applicable to own son adopted son and not any other relative) | 2 Cms | 1 Cm | 2 Kgs | |
(i) | Gorkhas (Indian Domicile) | 152 Cms | Minimum 75 cm (Unexpanded and expansion by 5 cm) | 47.5 | |
IMPORTANT LINKS
For Official Website- Click here
For Official Notification- Click here
LATEST UPDATE
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released SSC JE Notification 2025 with the aim of filling 1,731 vacancies for Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical & Electrical) Examination. The application process will begin on 30 June 2025, and the last date for online applications is 21 July 2025. After the completion of the application process, the commission will successfully conduct the SSC JE Paper I exam from 27 October to 31 October 2025 and SSC JE Paper II exam from January and February 2026.
IMPORTANT DATES
The official notification for the SSC Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical) Examination 2025 has been released, announcing 1,731 vacancies for Junior Engineer posts. The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts this exam to recruit qualified candidates for JE positions in various Ministries, Departments, and Organizations under the Government of India. The online application process will commence on 30th June 2025 and remain open until 21st July 2025. Following the application phase, the SSC JE Paper I exam will be conducted from 27th to 31st October 2025, while Paper II is scheduled to take place in January and February 2026.
Events | Dates |
SSC JE Notification Released | 30 June 2025 |
SSC JE Application Form Start | 30 June 2025 |
Last Date and Time For Online Application | 21 July 2025 |
Last Date and Time For Making Online Fee Payment | 22 July 2025 |
SSC JE Paper- I Exam Date | 27 to 31 October 2025 (Tentative) |
SSC JE Paper- II Exam Date | January- February 2026 (Tentative) |
IMPORTANT LINKS
For Official Website- Click here
For Official Notification- Click here
LATEST UPDATE
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released SSC JE Notification 2025 with the aim of filling 1,731 vacancies for Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical & Electrical) Examination. The application process will begin on 30 June 2025, and the last date for online applications is 21 July 2025. After the completion of the application process, the commission will successfully conduct the SSC JE Paper I exam from 27 October to 31 October 2025 and SSC JE Paper II exam from January and February 2026.
IMPORTANT DATES
The official notification for the SSC Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical) Examination 2025 has been released, announcing 1,731 vacancies for Junior Engineer posts. The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts this exam to recruit qualified candidates for JE positions in various Ministries, Departments, and Organizations under the Government of India. The online application process will commence on 30th June 2025 and remain open until 21st July 2025. Following the application phase, the SSC JE Paper I exam will be conducted from 27th to 31st October 2025, while Paper II is scheduled to take place in January and February 2026.
Events | Dates |
SSC JE Notification Released | 30 June 2025 |
SSC JE Application Form Start | 30 June 2025 |
Last Date and Time For Online Application | 21 July 2025 |
Last Date and Time For Making Online Fee Payment | 22 July 2025 |
SSC JE Paper- I Exam Date | 27 to 31 October 2025 (Tentative) |
SSC JE Paper- II Exam Date | January- February 2026 (Tentative) |
IMPORTANT LINKS
For Official Website- Click here
For Official Notification- Click here
LATEST UPDATE
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released SSC JE Notification 2025 with the aim of filling 1,731 vacancies for Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical & Electrical) Examination. The application process will begin on 30 June 2025, and the last date for online applications is 21 July 2025. After the completion of the application process, the commission will successfully conduct the SSC JE Paper I exam from 27 October to 31 October 2025 and SSC JE Paper II exam from January and February 2026.
EXAM ANALYSIS
PAPER II 2023 Exam Analysis
The SSC JE Paper II has a weightage of 300 marks. The exam comprises 3 parts :
1. Civil & Structural Engineering,
2. Electrical Engineering,
3. Mechanical Engineering.
Subject-wise Difficulty Level
Papers | Subject | Difficulty Level |
Paper-II | Part-A Civil & Structural Engineering OR | Easy to Moderate |
Part-B Electrical Engineering OR | Moderate | |
Part-C Mechanical Engineering | Moderate |
IMPORTANT LINKS
For Official Website- Click here
For Official Notification- Click here
LATEST UPDATE
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released SSC JE Notification 2025 with the aim of filling 1,731 vacancies for Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical & Electrical) Examination. The application process will begin on 30 June 2025, and the last date for online applications is 21 July 2025. After the completion of the application process, the commission will successfully conduct the SSC JE Paper I exam from 27 October to 31 October 2025 and SSC JE Paper II exam from January and February 2026.
EXAM ANALYSIS
PAPER II 2023 Exam Analysis
The SSC JE Paper II has a weightage of 300 marks. The exam comprises 3 parts :
1. Civil & Structural Engineering,
2. Electrical Engineering,
3. Mechanical Engineering.
Subject-wise Difficulty Level
Papers | Subject | Difficulty Level |
Paper-II | Part-A Civil & Structural Engineering OR | Easy to Moderate |
Part-B Electrical Engineering OR | Moderate | |
Part-C Mechanical Engineering | Moderate |
IMPORTANT LINKS
For Official Website- Click here
For Official Notification- Click here
LATEST UPDATE
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released SSC JE Notification 2025 with the aim of filling 1,731 vacancies for Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical & Electrical) Examination. The application process will begin on 30 June 2025, and the last date for online applications is 21 July 2025. After the completion of the application process, the commission will successfully conduct the SSC JE Paper I exam from 27 October to 31 October 2025 and SSC JE Paper II exam from January and February 2026.
STUDY TIPS
To effectively prepare for the SSC JE Paper II, you should understand the syllabus, create a realistic study plan, focus on mastering core technical concepts, regularly practice with previous year's papers and mock tests, revise consistently, use short notes, and maintain a healthy lifestyle with breaks and adequate sleep.???????
1. Divide and Conquer: Categorize the syllabus as per your difficulty level and tackle it from easy to difficult or vice versa. It will help organize your study pattern and make it more effective.
2. Schedule your time: Assign fixed durations to solve your categorized questions. It will help you optimize your time required per problem.
3. No mugging: Understanding the concepts can branch out in understand related concepts and save you time and energy in the long run.
4. Flashcards: Utilize manually prepared flashcards to recall learned points. Using different coloured pens can help boost your memory recall abilities, as well.
5. Practice till perfect: Get hold of last year’s question papers, mock tests, and exercises. Practising these questions will help boost your confidence level as well as expand your exam knowledge.
STUDY PLAN
The only deciding factor for the selection or rejection of a candidate is the Strategy & Planning which is used by them for their preparation for the SSC JE Examination, A good and result-oriented Strategy & Planning for the examination will definitely allow the candidates to make their way through SSC JE Examination.
6 Month Study Plan
Month 1 – Foundation Building
Civil / Electrical / Mechanical (choose as per your branch):
Revise basic concepts from standard Diploma-level/Graduate-level books (Civil: Surveying, Soil Mechanics; Electrical: Circuit Laws, Machines; Mechanical: SOM, Thermodynamics).
Focus on theory + formula sheet preparation.
Make short notes of definitions, important formulas, IS codes, standard values.
Daily 2 hours – concept theory
Daily 1 hour – practice numerical problems
Month 2 – Core Subject Coverage
Cover major subjects of your stream (Civil: RCC, Steel, Hydraulics; Electrical: Machines, Power Systems; Mechanical: Thermodynamics, Theory of Machines).
Solve previous year SSC JE Paper II questions topic-wise.
Start a formula notebook (one page per chapter).
Weekly target: Finish at least 2 major topics with practice.
Month 3 – Applied Subjects + Problem Solving
Civil: Environmental Engg, Irrigation, Transportation.
Electrical: Measurement, Basic Electronics, Utilization.
Mechanical: Fluid Mechanics, Production Engg.
Start solving MCQs + numerical questions from SSC JE PYQs (last 10 years).
Begin time-bound practice (e.g., 25 questions in 30 minutes).
Month 4 – Mixed Practice + Revision Round 1
Mix subjects (don’t study only one subject for a whole week).
Revise completed subjects and highlight weak areas.
Start mock practice of Paper II pattern (100 Q, 2 hours) every weekend.
Analyze mistakes and re-study weak topics.
Month 5 – Advanced Revision + Mock Tests
Focus more on problem-solving speed and accuracy.
Attempt 2–3 full-length Paper II mocks per week.
Revise short notes + formula sheets daily (at least 30 minutes).
Civil: practice IS 456, irrigation formulas;
Electrical: transformer, motor problems;
Mechanical: steam tables, Rankine cycle, welding.
Month 6 – Final Revision & Exam Readiness
Week 1–2 ? Revise all subjects once (daily 2 subjects).
Week 3 ? Focus on PYQs + formula revision only.
Week 4 ? Attempt 5–6 full Paper II mocks in exam conditions.
Practice time management (avoid getting stuck).
Focus on accuracy because negative marking = 1 mark per wrong answer.
3 Month Study Plan
Month 1 – Core Concepts + Basics
Cover major high-weightage subjects first.
Civil ? RCC, Steel, Soil Mechanics, Surveying.
Electrical ? Machines, Power Systems, Measurement.
Mechanical ? Thermodynamics, SOM, Theory of Machines.
Make formula sheets & short notes while studying.
Solve topic-wise PYQs (last 10 years) daily.
Daily Routine:
3 hrs ? Subject study (theory + numericals).
1 hr ? PYQs practice.
30 min ? Formula revision.
Month 2 – Secondary Subjects + Practice
Cover remaining subjects:
Civil ? Environmental, Hydraulics, Irrigation, Transportation.
Electrical ? Utilization, Basic Electronics, Estimation & Costing.
Mechanical ? Fluid Mechanics, Production Engg, Refrigeration.
Start weekly full-length Paper II mock tests (100 Q / 2 hrs).
Analyze mistakes, revise weak topics immediately.
Continue making short revision notes.
Daily Routine: 2 hrs ? Subject study.
1.5 hrs ? Mixed problem-solving.
1 hr ? Mock test analysis / weak topic revision.
Month 3 – Revision + Mock Tests
Week 1–2 ? Revise all subjects once in rotation.
Week 3 ? Focus on formulas, IS codes, standard values, definitions.
Week 4 (Final Week) -
Give at least 5–6 full mocks in exam conditions.
Focus on accuracy + time management (since –1 mark negative marking in Paper II).
Light revision only, no new topics.
Daily Routine (Last Month):
1 hr - Formula & notes revision.
2 hrs - Mock test.
1 hr- Mock analysis & correction of mistakes.
IMPORTANT LINKS
For Official Website- Click here
For Official Notification- Click here
LATEST UPDATE
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released SSC JE Notification 2025 with the aim of filling 1,731 vacancies for Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical & Electrical) Examination. The application process will begin on 30 June 2025, and the last date for online applications is 21 July 2025. After the completion of the application process, the commission will successfully conduct the SSC JE Paper I exam from 27 October to 31 October 2025 and SSC JE Paper II exam from January and February 2026.
STUDY TIPS
To effectively prepare for the SSC JE Paper II, you should understand the syllabus, create a realistic study plan, focus on mastering core technical concepts, regularly practice with previous year's papers and mock tests, revise consistently, use short notes, and maintain a healthy lifestyle with breaks and adequate sleep.???????
1. Divide and Conquer: Categorize the syllabus as per your difficulty level and tackle it from easy to difficult or vice versa. It will help organize your study pattern and make it more effective.
2. Schedule your time: Assign fixed durations to solve your categorized questions. It will help you optimize your time required per problem.
3. No mugging: Understanding the concepts can branch out in understand related concepts and save you time and energy in the long run.
4. Flashcards: Utilize manually prepared flashcards to recall learned points. Using different coloured pens can help boost your memory recall abilities, as well.
5. Practice till perfect: Get hold of last year’s question papers, mock tests, and exercises. Practising these questions will help boost your confidence level as well as expand your exam knowledge.
STUDY PLAN
The only deciding factor for the selection or rejection of a candidate is the Strategy & Planning which is used by them for their preparation for the SSC JE Examination, A good and result-oriented Strategy & Planning for the examination will definitely allow the candidates to make their way through SSC JE Examination.
6 Month Study Plan
Month 1 – Foundation Building
Civil / Electrical / Mechanical (choose as per your branch):
Revise basic concepts from standard Diploma-level/Graduate-level books (Civil: Surveying, Soil Mechanics; Electrical: Circuit Laws, Machines; Mechanical: SOM, Thermodynamics).
Focus on theory + formula sheet preparation.
Make short notes of definitions, important formulas, IS codes, standard values.
Daily 2 hours – concept theory
Daily 1 hour – practice numerical problems
Month 2 – Core Subject Coverage
Cover major subjects of your stream (Civil: RCC, Steel, Hydraulics; Electrical: Machines, Power Systems; Mechanical: Thermodynamics, Theory of Machines).
Solve previous year SSC JE Paper II questions topic-wise.
Start a formula notebook (one page per chapter).
Weekly target: Finish at least 2 major topics with practice.
Month 3 – Applied Subjects + Problem Solving
Civil: Environmental Engg, Irrigation, Transportation.
Electrical: Measurement, Basic Electronics, Utilization.
Mechanical: Fluid Mechanics, Production Engg.
Start solving MCQs + numerical questions from SSC JE PYQs (last 10 years).
Begin time-bound practice (e.g., 25 questions in 30 minutes).
Month 4 – Mixed Practice + Revision Round 1
Mix subjects (don’t study only one subject for a whole week).
Revise completed subjects and highlight weak areas.
Start mock practice of Paper II pattern (100 Q, 2 hours) every weekend.
Analyze mistakes and re-study weak topics.
Month 5 – Advanced Revision + Mock Tests
Focus more on problem-solving speed and accuracy.
Attempt 2–3 full-length Paper II mocks per week.
Revise short notes + formula sheets daily (at least 30 minutes).
Civil: practice IS 456, irrigation formulas;
Electrical: transformer, motor problems;
Mechanical: steam tables, Rankine cycle, welding.
Month 6 – Final Revision & Exam Readiness
Week 1–2 ? Revise all subjects once (daily 2 subjects).
Week 3 ? Focus on PYQs + formula revision only.
Week 4 ? Attempt 5–6 full Paper II mocks in exam conditions.
Practice time management (avoid getting stuck).
Focus on accuracy because negative marking = 1 mark per wrong answer.
3 Month Study Plan
Month 1 – Core Concepts + Basics
Cover major high-weightage subjects first.
Civil ? RCC, Steel, Soil Mechanics, Surveying.
Electrical ? Machines, Power Systems, Measurement.
Mechanical ? Thermodynamics, SOM, Theory of Machines.
Make formula sheets & short notes while studying.
Solve topic-wise PYQs (last 10 years) daily.
Daily Routine:
3 hrs ? Subject study (theory + numericals).
1 hr ? PYQs practice.
30 min ? Formula revision.
Month 2 – Secondary Subjects + Practice
Cover remaining subjects:
Civil ? Environmental, Hydraulics, Irrigation, Transportation.
Electrical ? Utilization, Basic Electronics, Estimation & Costing.
Mechanical ? Fluid Mechanics, Production Engg, Refrigeration.
Start weekly full-length Paper II mock tests (100 Q / 2 hrs).
Analyze mistakes, revise weak topics immediately.
Continue making short revision notes.
Daily Routine: 2 hrs ? Subject study.
1.5 hrs ? Mixed problem-solving.
1 hr ? Mock test analysis / weak topic revision.
Month 3 – Revision + Mock Tests
Week 1–2 ? Revise all subjects once in rotation.
Week 3 ? Focus on formulas, IS codes, standard values, definitions.
Week 4 (Final Week) -
Give at least 5–6 full mocks in exam conditions.
Focus on accuracy + time management (since –1 mark negative marking in Paper II).
Light revision only, no new topics.
Daily Routine (Last Month):
1 hr - Formula & notes revision.
2 hrs - Mock test.
1 hr- Mock analysis & correction of mistakes.
IMPORTANT LINKS
For Official Website- Click here
For Official Notification- Click here
LATEST UPDATE
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released SSC JE Notification 2025 with the aim of filling 1,731 vacancies for Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical & Electrical) Examination. The application process will begin on 30 June 2025, and the last date for online applications is 21 July 2025. After the completion of the application process, the commission will successfully conduct the SSC JE Paper I exam from 27 October to 31 October 2025 and SSC JE Paper II exam from January and February 2026.
OVERVIEW
SSC JE stands for Staff Selection Commission Junior Engineers. It is a National-Level Examination Conducted for the Post of Junior Engineers in various Departments of the Central Government. The Exam is Conducted in two phases, Paper - I and Paper - II.
Particulars | Details |
Exam Full Name | Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical) |
Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission (ssc) |
Purpose of Exam | To recruit Junior Engineers in various Departments of the Central Government |
Exam Frequency | Once a year |
Exam Level | National |
Candidates Registered Last Year | Approximately 4,83,557 Candidates Registered |
Test Takers Last Year | NA |
Help Desk | Toll-Free Helpline Number - 180 030 93063 |
Official Website |
EXAM PATTERN
The Staff Selection Commission outlines the SSC Junior Engineer selection process in its official notification. Initially, candidates must appear for Paper I, which is objective and consists of multiple-choice questions. Those who qualify in Paper I will be shortlisted and invited to appear for Paper II. Based on the performance in Paper II, selected candidates will proceed to the document verification and medical examination stages.
Understanding the SSC JE 2025 exam pattern is crucial before applying for the recruitment process. The exam consists of two papers—Paper I and Paper II—each with a distinct format. Candidates planning to appear for the exam are strongly advised to review the SSC JE 2025 exam pattern to aid in their preparation. By doing so, they can gain a clear understanding of the exam structure and marking scheme.
Paper II
Paper II of SSC JE Examination will be held as a Objective Type Online Computer Based Test, The Test will be of total 300 Marks. The total duration of the Examination will be 120 Minutes. The section wise distribution of Questions and Marks is given below:
Test Mode | Name of Test | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration | Duration |
Objective Type Online Computer Based Test | Part-A General Engineering (Civil & Structural) | 100 | 300 Marks | 120 Minutes | 160 Minutes |
Part- B General Engineering (Electrical) | |||||
Part-C General Engineering (Mechanical) |
Note :- The candidates will be required to attempt the General Engineering part (i.e. Part-A, Part-B or Part-C) in Paper-I and Paper-II, which has been selected by them, on the basis of their educational qualification, in the online application form.
Mode of Examination
Paper II of SSC JE Examination will be held as an Objective Type Online Computer Based Test.
Medium of Examination
Questions will be set both in English & in Hindi Languages.
Marking Scheme
There will be negative marking of one (01) mark for each wrong answer in Paper-II. Therefore, candidates are advised to keep this in mind while answering the questions.
Resolution of Tie Cases
In cases where more than one candidate secure the equal aggregates marks in Paper-I+Paper-II, tie will be resolved by applying the following methods one after another:
(i) Total marks in Paper-II.
(ii) Date of birth, with older candidates placed higher.
(iii) Alphabetical order of the names of the candidates.
SYLLABUS
The Staff Selection Commission outlines the SSC Junior Engineer selection process in its official notification. Initially, candidates must appear for Paper I, which is objective and consists of multiple-choice questions. Those who qualify in Paper I will be shortlisted and invited to appear for Paper II. Based on the performance in Paper II, selected candidate
...LATEST UPDATE
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released SSC JE Notification 2025 with the aim of filling 1,731 vacancies for Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical & Electrical) Examination. The application process will begin on 30 June 2025, and the last date for online applications is 21 July 2025. After the completion of the application process, the commission will successfully conduct the SSC JE Paper I exam from 27 October to 31 October 2025 and SSC JE Paper II exam from January and February 2026.
OVERVIEW
SSC JE stands for Staff Selection Commission Junior Engineers. It is a National-Level Examination Conducted for the Post of Junior Engineers in various Departments of the Central Government. The Exam is Conducted in two phases, Paper - I and Paper - II.
Particulars | Details |
Exam Full Name | Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical) |
Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission (ssc) |
Purpose of Exam | To recruit Junior Engineers in various Departments of the Central Government |
Exam Frequency | Once a year |
Exam Level | National |
Candidates Registered Last Year | Approximately 4,83,557 Candidates Registered |
Test Takers Last Year | NA |
Help Desk | Toll-Free Helpline Number - 180 030 93063 |
Official Website |
EXAM PATTERN
The Staff Selection Commission outlines the SSC Junior Engineer selection process in its official notification. Initially, candidates must appear for Paper I, which is objective and consists of multiple-choice questions. Those who qualify in Paper I will be shortlisted and invited to appear for Paper II. Based on the performance in Paper II, selected candidates will proceed to the document verification and medical examination stages.
Understanding the SSC JE 2025 exam pattern is crucial before applying for the recruitment process. The exam consists of two papers—Paper I and Paper II—each with a distinct format. Candidates planning to appear for the exam are strongly advised to review the SSC JE 2025 exam pattern to aid in their preparation. By doing so, they can gain a clear understanding of the exam structure and marking scheme.
Paper II
Paper II of SSC JE Examination will be held as a Objective Type Online Computer Based Test, The Test will be of total 300 Marks. The total duration of the Examination will be 120 Minutes. The section wise distribution of Questions and Marks is given below:
Test Mode | Name of Test | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration | Duration |
Objective Type Online Computer Based Test | Part-A General Engineering (Civil & Structural) | 100 | 300 Marks | 120 Minutes | 160 Minutes |
Part- B General Engineering (Electrical) | |||||
Part-C General Engineering (Mechanical) |
Note :- The candidates will be required to attempt the General Engineering part (i.e. Part-A, Part-B or Part-C) in Paper-I and Paper-II, which has been selected by them, on the basis of their educational qualification, in the online application form.
Mode of Examination
Paper II of SSC JE Examination will be held as an Objective Type Online Computer Based Test.
Medium of Examination
Questions will be set both in English & in Hindi Languages.
Marking Scheme
There will be negative marking of one (01) mark for each wrong answer in Paper-II. Therefore, candidates are advised to keep this in mind while answering the questions.
Resolution of Tie Cases
In cases where more than one candidate secure the equal aggregates marks in Paper-I+Paper-II, tie will be resolved by applying the following methods one after another:
(i) Total marks in Paper-II.
(ii) Date of birth, with older candidates placed higher.
(iii) Alphabetical order of the names of the candidates.
SYLLABUS
The Staff Selection Commission outlines the SSC Junior Engineer selection process in its official notification. Initially, candidates must appear for Paper I, which is objective and consists of multiple-choice questions. Those who qualify in Paper I will be shortlisted and invited to appear for Paper II. Based on the performance in Paper II, selected candidates will proceed to the document verification and medical examination stages.
The Syllabus for SSC JE Paper- II Examination is given below:
Name of Test | Topic |
Part A :- | Building Materials |
Estimating, Costing and Valuation | |
Surveying | |
Soil Mechanics | |
Hydraulics | |
Irrigation Engineering | |
Transportation Engineering | |
Environmental Engineering | |
Structural Engineering | |
Concrete Technology | |
RCC Design | |
Steel Design | |
Part-B :- Electrical Engineering | Basic concepts |
Circuit law | |
Magnetic Circuit | |
AC Fundamentals | |
Measurement and measuring instruments | |
Electrical Machines | |
Synchronous Machines | |
Generation, Transmission and Distribution | |
Estimation and costing | |
Utilization of Electrical Energy | |
Basic Electronics | |
Part- C :- (Mechanical Engineering | Theory of Machines and Machine Design |
Engineering Mechanics and Strength of Materials | |
Thermal Engineering | |
Properties of Pure Substances | |
1st Law of Thermodynamics | |
2nd Law of Thermodynamics | |
Air standard Cycles for IC engines | |
Rankine cycle of steam | |
Fluid Mechanics & Machinery | |
Properties & Classification of Fluid | |
Fluid Statics | |
Measurement of Fluid Pressure | |
Fluid Kinematics | |
Dynamics of ideal fluids | |
Measurement of Flow rate Basic Principles | |
Hydraulic Turbines | |
Centrifugal Pumps | |
Classification of Steels |
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
The eligibility criteria for the SSC JE 2025 exam include educational qualifications and age limits. These criteria have been detailed in the official SSC JE 2025 notification PDF. To be considered eligible for the exam, candidates must meet the essential requirements related to their educational background and age, as outlined below.
Nationality
A candidate applying for the SSC JE Exam must be either –
A Citizen of India or
A subject of Nepal or
A subject of Bhutan or
A a Tibetan Refugee who came over to India before 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India or
A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania (formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India, provided that a candidate belonging to categories (ii), (iii), (iv) & (v) above shall be a person in whose favour a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India.
Age Limit
The criteria for the age limit depend on the respective post, Candidates who are interested to take the SSC Junior Engineer exam should be 18 yearst to 32 years.
Aspirants go through the following table as listed below to understand the age limit criteria for all the posts:
Sl. No. | Organization/Department | Name of Post | Age Limit |
1 | Border Roads Organization | JE (C) | Up to 30 years |
JE (E & M) | |||
3 | Brahmaputra Board, Ministry of Jal Shakti | JE (C) | Up to 30 years |
4 | Central Water Commission | JE (M) | Up to 30 years |
JE (C) | |||
4 | Central Public Works Department (CPWD) | JE (E) | Up to 32 years |
JE (C) | |||
5 | Central Water and Power Research Station | JE (E) | Up to 30 years |
JE (C) | |||
6 | DGQA-NAVAL, Ministry of Defence | JE (M) | Up to 30 years |
JE (E) | |||
7 | Farakka Barrage Project, Ministry of Jal Shakti | JE (E) | Up to 30 years |
JE (C) | |||
8 | Military Engineer Services (MES) | JE (C) | Up to 30 years |
JE (E & M) | |||
9 | National Technical Research Organization (NTRO) | JE (C) | Up to 30 years |
Relaxation of Upper age limit
Given below is the permissible age relaxation for reserved categories under the rules prescribed by Govt. of India:
Category | Age Relaxation In Upper Limit |
Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe (SC/ ST) | 5 years |
Other Backward Caste (OBC) | 3 years |
Persons with Disabilities (PwD)/ Physically Handicapped (OH/ HH) | 10 years |
Persons with Disabilities (PwD)/ PH (OA/ HH) + OBC | 13 years |
Persons with Disabilities (PwD)/ PH (OA/ HH) + SC/ ST | 15 years |
Ex-Servicemen (General) | 3 years after deduction of military service rendered in Armed forces from the actual age |
Defence Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof | 3 years |
Defence Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof (SC/ ST ) | 8 years |
Persons who had ordinarily been domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989 | 5 years |
Educational Qualifications
Given below are the essential academic qualification and experience that are required to be eligible for the respective posts :-
Sl. No. | Organization/Department | Name of Post | Essential Educational Qualifications |
1 | Border Roads Organization | JE (C) | Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University/Institute; or (a) Three-Year Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University/ Institute/ Board; and (b) Two years of working experience in Planning/ Execution/ Maintenance of Civil Engineering works |
JE (E & M) | Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University/Institute; or (a) Three years Diploma in Electrical/ Automobile/ Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University/ Institute/ Board; and (b) Two-Year experience in Planning/ Execution/ Maintenance of Electrical or Mechanical Engineering works | ||
3 | Brahmaputra Board, Ministry of Jal Shakti | JE (C) | Three-Year Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or Institution. |
4 | Central Water Commission | JE (M) | Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University or Institution |
JE (C) | Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or Institution. | ||
4 | Central Public Works Department (CPWD) | JE (E) | Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University or Institute. |
JE (C) | Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or Institute. | ||
5 | Central Water and Power Research Station | JE (E) | Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a recognized Institute. |
JE (C) | Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or Institute. | ||
6 | DGQA-NAVAL, Ministry of Defence | JE (M) | Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized Institute; or (a) Three-Year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University or Institution plus (b) Two-Year experience in the respective field |
JE (E) | Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized University; or (a) Three years Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a recognized University or Institution plus (b) Two-Year experience in the respective field | ||
7 | Farakka Barrage Project, Ministry of Jal Shakti | JE (E) | Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a recognized University or Institute or Board. |
JE (C) | Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or Institute or Board. | ||
8 | Military Engineer Services (MES) | JE (C) | Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University; or (a) Three years Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized Institute or University or Board; and (b) Two years’ experience in Planning, Execution and Maintenance of Civil Engineering works. |
JE (E & M) | Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University; or (a) Three-Year diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized Institute or University or Board; and (b) Two-Year experience in Planning, Execution and Maintenance of Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Works | ||
9 | National Technical Research Organization (NTRO) | JE (C) | Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University/Institution. |
SELECTION PROCESS
The Staff Selection Commission outlines the SSC Junior Engineer selection process in its official notification. Initially, candidates must appear for Paper I, which is objective and consists of multiple-choice questions. Those who qualify in Paper I will be shortlisted and invited to appear for Paper II. Based on the performance in Paper II, selected candidates will proceed to the document verification and medical examination stages.
1. Minimum qualifying marks in Paper-I and Paper-II are as follows:
(i) UR : 30%
(ii) OBC/ EWS : 25%
(iii) All other categories : 20%
2. Based on the normalized marks scored in the (Paper-I) i.e. Computer Based Examination, candidates will be shortlisted, category-wise, to appear in PaperII. The marks of Paper-II will also be normalized if Paper-II is conducted in multiple shifts. However, the marks of the Electrical and Mechanical Branches in Paper-II will be normalized by treating them as different shifts.
3. Final selection and allocation of Post/ Organization/ Office will be made on the basis of the performance of candidates in Paper-I and Paper-II and the preference of Post/ Organization/ Office exercised by them.
4. The final allotment of posts is made on the basis of merit-cum- preferences of Post(s)/ Department(s) given by the candidates and once a post is allotted, no change of posts will be made by the Commission due to non-fulfilment of any post specific requirements of physical/ medical/ educational standards or any other requirement. In other words, for example, if a candidate has given higher preference for a post and is selected for that post; in that case, if he/ she fails to meet the medical/ physical/educational standards or any other required criterion for that post, his/ her candidature will be rejected and he/ she will not be considered for any other posts.
5. The candidates applying for the Examination should ensure that they fulfil all the eligibility conditions for admission to the Examination. Their admission at all stages of the Examination will be purely provisional, subject to their satisfying the prescribed eligibility conditions. If, on verification, at any time before or after the written Examination, it is found that they do not fulfil any of the eligibility conditions, their candidature for the Examination will be cancelled.
6. Candidates who are appointed on the basis of this Examination shall be on probation for a period of two years, and during the period of probation, the candidates will be required to undergo such training or pass such examinations as prescribed by the Controlling Authority. On successful completion of the period of probation, the candidates shall, if considered fit for permanent appointment, be confirmed to their post by the Cadre Controlling Authority.
7. Candidates selected for appointment are liable to serve anywhere in India; i.e., the posts carry All India Service Liability (AISL).
IMPORTANT LINKS
For Official Website- Click here
For Official Notification- Click here
LATEST UPDATE
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released SSC JE Notification 2025 with the aim of filling 1,731 vacancies for Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical & Electrical) Examination. The application process will begin on 30 June 2025, and the last date for online applications is 21 July 2025. After the completion of the application process, the commission will successfully conduct the SSC JE Paper I exam from 27 October to 31 October 2025 and SSC JE Paper II exam from January and February 2026.
OVERVIEW
SSC JE stands for Staff Selection Commission Junior Engineers. It is a National-Level Examination Conducted for the Post of Junior Engineers in various Departments of the Central Government. The Exam is Conducted in two phases, Paper - I and Paper - II.
Particulars | Details |
Exam Full Name | Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical) |
Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission (ssc) |
Purpose of Exam | To recruit Junior Engineers in various Departments of the Central Government |
Exam Frequency | Once a year |
Exam Level | National |
Candidates Registered Last Year | Approximately 4,83,557 Candidates Registered |
Test Takers Last Year | NA |
Help Desk | Toll-Free Helpline Number - 180 030 93063 |
Official Website |
SAILENT FEATURES
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the SSC JE exam, offering candidates a valuable opportunity to secure a position in the esteemed government sector. As per the latest update on 5th August 2025, the number of vacancies for Junior Engineer posts has been increased to 1,731. The SSC JE selection process includes Paper 1, Paper 2, and Document Verification. Both Paper-I and Paper-II are conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode, featuring objective-type multiple-choice questions. Candidates must attempt the General Engineering section (Part-A, Part-B, or Part-C) in both papers, depending on the discipline or subject chosen according to their educational background.
Particulars | Details |
Exam Type | Online |
Total No. of Questions | Paper I - 200 Question + Paper II - 100 Question |
Total No. of marks | Paper I - 200 Marks + Paper II 300 Marks |
Total Duration | 120 Minute Each Paper |
Negative Marking | 0.25 Marks For Each Wrong Answer |
Exam Language | Hindi & English |
Selection Process | Paper I + Paper II + Physical Standard Test/Physical Efficiency Test (For Candidates Applying in BRO) + Document Verification + Medical Examination |
NOTIFICATION DETAILS
The official notification for the SSC Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical) Examination 2025 has been released, announcing 1,731 vacancies for Junior Engineer posts. The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts this exam to recruit qualified candidates for JE positions in various Ministries, Departments, and Organizations under the Government of India. The online application process will commence on 30th June 2025 and remain open until 21st July 2025. Following the application phase, the SSC JE Paper I exam will be conducted from 27th to 31st October 2025, while Paper II is scheduled to take place in January and February 2026.
Events | Dates |
SSC JE Notification Released | 30 June 2025 |
SSC JE Application Form Start | 30 June 2025 |
LATEST UPDATE
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released SSC JE Notification 2025 with the aim of filling 1,731 vacancies for Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical & Electrical) Examination. The application process will begin on 30 June 2025, and the last date for online applications is 21 July 2025. After the completion of the application process, the commission will successfully conduct the SSC JE Paper I exam from 27 October to 31 October 2025 and SSC JE Paper II exam from January and February 2026.
OVERVIEW
SSC JE stands for Staff Selection Commission Junior Engineers. It is a National-Level Examination Conducted for the Post of Junior Engineers in various Departments of the Central Government. The Exam is Conducted in two phases, Paper - I and Paper - II.
Particulars | Details |
Exam Full Name | Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical) |
Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission (ssc) |
Purpose of Exam | To recruit Junior Engineers in various Departments of the Central Government |
Exam Frequency | Once a year |
Exam Level | National |
Candidates Registered Last Year | Approximately 4,83,557 Candidates Registered |
Test Takers Last Year | NA |
Help Desk | Toll-Free Helpline Number - 180 030 93063 |
Official Website |
SAILENT FEATURES
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the SSC JE exam, offering candidates a valuable opportunity to secure a position in the esteemed government sector. As per the latest update on 5th August 2025, the number of vacancies for Junior Engineer posts has been increased to 1,731. The SSC JE selection process includes Paper 1, Paper 2, and Document Verification. Both Paper-I and Paper-II are conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode, featuring objective-type multiple-choice questions. Candidates must attempt the General Engineering section (Part-A, Part-B, or Part-C) in both papers, depending on the discipline or subject chosen according to their educational background.
Particulars | Details |
Exam Type | Online |
Total No. of Questions | Paper I - 200 Question + Paper II - 100 Question |
Total No. of marks | Paper I - 200 Marks + Paper II 300 Marks |
Total Duration | 120 Minute Each Paper |
Negative Marking | 0.25 Marks For Each Wrong Answer |
Exam Language | Hindi & English |
Selection Process | Paper I + Paper II + Physical Standard Test/Physical Efficiency Test (For Candidates Applying in BRO) + Document Verification + Medical Examination |
NOTIFICATION DETAILS
The official notification for the SSC Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical) Examination 2025 has been released, announcing 1,731 vacancies for Junior Engineer posts. The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts this exam to recruit qualified candidates for JE positions in various Ministries, Departments, and Organizations under the Government of India. The online application process will commence on 30th June 2025 and remain open until 21st July 2025. Following the application phase, the SSC JE Paper I exam will be conducted from 27th to 31st October 2025, while Paper II is scheduled to take place in January and February 2026.
Events | Dates |
SSC JE Notification Released | 30 June 2025 |
SSC JE Application Form Start | 30 June 2025 |
Last Date and Time For Online Application | 21 July 2025 |
Last Date and Time For Making Online Fee Payment | 22 July 2025 |
SSC JE Paper- I Exam Date | 27 to 31 October 2025 (Tentative) |
SSC JE Paper- II Exam Date | January- February 2026 (Tentative) |
VACANCY DETAILS
Tentative vacancies: 1731 (One thousand seven hundred and thirty one). Tentative vacancies/Final vacancies post-wise & category-wise, will be made available on the website of the Commission (https://ssc.gov.in> For Candidates > Tentative Vacancy). Candidates may note that Statewise/ Zone-wise vacancies are not collected by the Commission. Candidates are advised to approach the concerned User Departments for information pertaining to zone-wise/state-wise vacancies, if any.
Name of Department | Post | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total | OH | HH | Others |
Border Roads Organization (Male candidates only) | JE (C) | 122 | 57 | 213 | 1 | 403 | 796 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Border Roads Organization (Male candidates only) | JE (E&M) | 27 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 112 | 163 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Central Water Commission | JE (M) | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Central Water Commission | JE (C) | 16 | 25 | 29 | 34 | 90 | 194 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Central Public Works Department | JE (E) | 14 | 6 | 25 | 9 | 40 | 94 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Central Public Works Department | JE (C) | 31 | 15 | 55 | 21 | 87 | 210 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
Central Water Power Research Station | JE (C) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Central Water Power Research Station | JE (M) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Central Water Power Research Station | JE (E) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
DGQA-NAVAL, Ministry of Defence | JE (E) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
DGQA-NAVAL, Ministry of Defence | JE (M) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Farakka Barrage Project, Ministry of Jal Shakti | JE (E) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Farakka Barrage Project, Ministry of Jal Shakti | JE (M) | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Military Engineer Service (MES) | JE (C) | 31 | 13 | 51 | 19 | 123 | 237 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Military Engineer Service (MES) | JE (E&M) | 23 | 12 | 36 | 5 | 60 | 136 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
Total | 270 | 122 | 432 | 93 | 814 | 1731 | 10 | 11 | 8 |
SALARY STRUCTURE
Under this Job profile, Junior Engineers get posted in various Government Organisations or Departments according to their specialisations and requirement raised by each department respectively, The SSC JE salary structure is given below for various posts:
Name of Organization | Name of Post | SSC JE Salary |
Border Roads Organization, Ministry of Defence | Junior Engineer (Civil, Electrical, Mechnical) | Rs. 35,400 - 11,2400/- |
Brahmaputra Board, Ministry of Jal Shakti | Junior Engineer (Civil) | Rs. 35,400 - 11,2400/- |
Central Public Works Department (CPWD) | Junior Engineer (Civil) | Rs. 35,400 - 11,2400/- |
Central Public Works Department (CPWD) | Junior Engineer (Electrical) | Rs. 35,400 - 11, 2400/- |
Central Water Commission | Junior Engineer (Civil) | Rs. 35,400 - 11,2400/- |
Central Water Commission | Junior Engineer (Mechanical) | Rs 35400-112400/- |
Central Water Power Research Station | Junior Engineer (Civil) | Rs. 35,400 - 11,2400/- |
Central Water Power Research Station | Junior Engineer (Electrical) | Rs. 35,400 - 11,2400/- |
Farakka Barrage Project | Junior Engineer (Civil) | Rs. 35,400 - 11,2400/- |
Farakka Barrage Project | Junior Engineer (Electrical) | Rs. 35,400 - 11,2400/- |
DGQA-NAVAL Ministry of Defence | Junior Engineer (Mechanical) | Rs. 35,400 - 11,2400/- |
DGQA-NAVAL Ministry of Defence | Junior Engineer (Electrical) | Rs. 35,400 - 11,2400/- |
Military Engineer Services (MES) | Junior Engineer (Civil, Electrical & Mechanical) | Rs. 35,400 - 11,2400/- |
Military Engineer Services (MES) | Junior Engineer (Electrical & Mechanical) | Rs. 35,400 - 11,2400/- |
National Technical Research Organization | Junior Engineer (Civil) | Rs. 35,400 - 11,2400/- |
Salary Allowances
Besides the essential pay, a Junior Engineer within the Railways is entitled to various allowances and perks that add to their salary giving a hike in their respective salaries.
1. HRA i.e. House Rent Allowance- HRA depends on the city/town the employee resides in. It’s generally higher in X and Y cities than Z cities. The Rate of the HRA varies from Rs 5,400, Rs 3,600 and Rs 1,800 in X, Y and Z cities respectively.
Categories of Cities/Towns Rate of House Rent Allowances- Every month along with the basic pay a house rent allowance is also given.
X cities- 24%
Y cities- 16%
Z cities- 8%
2. Dearness Allowance- The Dearness Allowance may be a cost of living adjustment allowance and is currently 28% of the basic pay under the 7th Pay Commission. When the dearness allowance (DA) crosses 25%, the rates of the HRA are going to be revised to 27%, 18% and 9% for X, Y and Z cities and furthermore revised to 30%, 20% and 10% when the DA crosses 50%.
3. Travel Allowance- The travel allowance for travelling depends on the distance the employee travels every day from home to the workplace. The allowance shall increase if the employee is required to do more fieldwork.
4. Medical Allowance- To make sure that the employees can provide for their day-to-day medical expenses they are given a fixed medical allowance. The Government shall bear the medical expenses for them also in case of a severe medical emergency.
5. Other Special Allowances- Other allowances in JE through SSC is additionally eligible for other special allowances like for recreational activities, leaves etc.
EXAM PATTERN
The Staff Selection Commission outlines the SSC Junior Engineer selection process in its official notification. Initially, candidates must appear for Paper I, which is objective and consists of multiple-choice questions. Those who qualify in Paper I will be shortlisted and invited to appear for Paper II. Based on the performance in Paper II, selected candidates will proceed to the document verification and medical examination stages.
Understanding the SSC JE 2025 exam pattern is crucial before applying for the recruitment process. The exam consists of two papers—Paper I and Paper II—each with a distinct format. Candidates planning to appear for the exam are strongly advised to review the SSC JE 2025 exam pattern to aid in their preparation. By doing so, they can gain a clear understanding of the exam structure and marking scheme.
Paper II
Paper II of SSC JE Examination will be held as a Objective Type Online Computer Based Test, The Test will be of total 300 Marks. The total duration of the Examination will be 120 Minutes. The section wise distribution of Questions and Marks is given below:
Test Mode | Name of Test | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration | Duration |
Objective Type Online Computer Based Test | Part-A General Engineering (Civil & Structural) | 100 | 300 Marks | 120 Minutes | 160 Minutes |
Part- B General Engineering (Electrical) | |||||
Part-C General Engineering (Mechanical) |
Note :- The candidates will be required to attempt the General Engineering part (i.e. Part-A, Part-B or Part-C) in Paper-I and Paper-II, which has been selected by them, on the basis of their educational qualification, in the online application form.
Mode of Examination
Paper II of SSC JE Examination will be held as an Objective Type Online Computer Based Test.
Medium of Examination
Questions will be set both in English & in Hindi Languages.
Marking Scheme
There will be negative marking of one (01) mark for each wrong answer in Paper-II. Therefore, candidates are advised to keep this in mind while answering the questions.
Minimum Qualifying Marks
Minimum qualifying marks in Tier-I Examination are as follows -
UR | OBC/ EWS | Others |
30 % | 25 % | 20 % |
Resolution of Tie Cases
In cases where more than one candidate secure the equal aggregates marks in Paper-I+Paper-II, tie will be resolved by applying the following methods one after another:
(i) Total marks in Paper-II.
(ii) Date of birth, with older candidates placed higher.
(iii) Alphabetical order of the names of the candidates.
SYLLABUS
The Staff Selection Commission outlines the SSC Junior Engineer selection process in its official notification. Initially, candidates must appear for Paper I, which is objective and consists of multiple-choice questions. Those who qualify in Paper I will be shortlisted and invited to appear for Paper II. Based on the performance in Paper II, selected candidates will proceed to the document verification and medical examination stages.
The Syllabus for SSC JE Paper- II Examination is given below:
Name of Test | Topic |
Part A :- | Building Materials |
Estimating, Costing and Valuation | |
Surveying | |
Soil Mechanics | |
Hydraulics | |
Irrigation Engineering | |
Transportation Engineering | |
Environmental Engineering | |
Structural Engineering | |
Concrete Technology | |
RCC Design | |
Steel Design | |
Part-B :- Electrical Engineering | Basic concepts |
Circuit law | |
Magnetic Circuit | |
AC Fundamentals | |
Measurement and measuring instruments | |
Electrical Machines | |
Synchronous Machines | |
Generation, Transmission and Distribution | |
Estimation and costing | |
Utilization of Electrical Energy | |
Basic Electronics | |
Part- C :- (Mechanical Engineering | Theory of Machines and Machine Design |
Engineering Mechanics and Strength of Materials | |
Thermal Engineering | |
Properties of Pure Substances | |
1st Law of Thermodynamics | |
2nd Law of Thermodynamics | |
Air standard Cycles for IC engines | |
Rankine cycle of steam | |
Fluid Mechanics & Machinery | |
Properties & Classification of Fluid | |
Fluid Statics | |
Measurement of Fluid Pressure | |
Fluid Kinematics | |
Dynamics of ideal fluids | |
Measurement of Flow rate Basic Principles | |
Hydraulic Turbines | |
Centrifugal Pumps | |
Classification of Steels |
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
The eligibility criteria for the SSC JE 2025 exam include educational qualifications and age limits. These criteria have been detailed in the official SSC JE 2025 notification PDF. To be considered eligible for the exam, candidates must meet the essential requirements related to their educational background and age, as outlined below.
Nationality
A candidate applying for the SSC JE Exam must be either –
A Citizen of India or
A subject of Nepal or
A subject of Bhutan or
A a Tibetan Refugee who came over to India before 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India or
A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania (formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India, provided that a candidate belonging to categories (ii), (iii), (iv) & (v) above shall be a person in whose favour a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India.
Age Limit
The criteria for the age limit depend on the respective post, Candidates who are interested to take the SSC Junior Engineer exam should be 18 yearst to 32 years.
Aspirants go through the following table as listed below to understand the age limit criteria for all the posts:
Sl. No. | Organization/Department | Name of Post | Age Limit |
1 | Border Roads Organization | JE (C) | Up to 30 years |
JE (E & M) | |||
3 | Brahmaputra Board, Ministry of Jal Shakti | JE (C) | Up to 30 years |
4 | Central Water Commission | JE (M) | Up to 30 years |
JE (C) | |||
4 | Central Public Works Department (CPWD) | JE (E) | Up to 32 years |
JE (C) | |||
5 | Central Water and Power Research Station | JE (E) | Up to 30 years |
JE (C) | |||
6 | DGQA-NAVAL, Ministry of Defence | JE (M) | Up to 30 years |
JE (E) | |||
7 | Farakka Barrage Project, Ministry of Jal Shakti | JE (E) | Up to 30 years |
JE (C) | |||
8 | Military Engineer Services (MES) | JE (C) | Up to 30 years |
JE (E & M) | |||
9 | National Technical Research Organization (NTRO) | JE (C) | Up to 30 years |
Relaxation of Upper age limit
Given below is the permissible age relaxation for reserved categories under the rules prescribed by Govt. of India:
Category | Age Relaxation In Upper Limit |
Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe (SC/ ST) | 5 years |
Other Backward Caste (OBC) | 3 years |
Persons with Disabilities (PwD)/ Physically Handicapped (OH/ HH) | 10 years |
Persons with Disabilities (PwD)/ PH (OA/ HH) + OBC | 13 years |
Persons with Disabilities (PwD)/ PH (OA/ HH) + SC/ ST | 15 years |
Ex-Servicemen (General) | 3 years after deduction of military service rendered in Armed forces from the actual age |
Defence Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof | 3 years |
Defence Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof (SC/ ST ) | 8 years |
Persons who had ordinarily been domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989 | 5 years |
Educational Qualifications
Given below are the essential academic qualification and experience that are required to be eligible for the respective posts :-
Sl. No. | Organization/Department | Name of Post | Essential Educational Qualifications |
1 | Border Roads Organization | JE (C) | Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University/Institute; or (a) Three-Year Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University/ Institute/ Board; and (b) Two years of working experience in Planning/ Execution/ Maintenance of Civil Engineering works |
JE (E & M) | Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University/Institute; or (a) Three years Diploma in Electrical/ Automobile/ Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University/ Institute/ Board; and (b) Two-Year experience in Planning/ Execution/ Maintenance of Electrical or Mechanical Engineering works | ||
3 | Brahmaputra Board, Ministry of Jal Shakti | JE (C) | Three-Year Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or Institution. |
4 | Central Water Commission | JE (M) | Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University or Institution |
JE (C) | Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or Institution. | ||
4 | Central Public Works Department (CPWD) | JE (E) | Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University or Institute. |
JE (C) | Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or Institute. | ||
5 | Central Water and Power Research Station | JE (E) | Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a recognized Institute. |
JE (C) | Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or Institute. | ||
6 | DGQA-NAVAL, Ministry of Defence | JE (M) | Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized Institute; or (a) Three-Year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University or Institution plus (b) Two-Year experience in the respective field |
JE (E) | Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized University; or (a) Three years Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a recognized University or Institution plus (b) Two-Year experience in the respective field | ||
7 | Farakka Barrage Project, Ministry of Jal Shakti | JE (E) | Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a recognized University or Institute or Board. |
JE (C) | Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or Institute or Board. | ||
8 | Military Engineer Services (MES) | JE (C) | Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University; or (a) Three years Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized Institute or University or Board; and (b) Two years’ experience in Planning, Execution and Maintenance of Civil Engineering works. |
JE (E & M) | Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University; or (a) Three-Year diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized Institute or University or Board; and (b) Two-Year experience in Planning, Execution and Maintenance of Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Works | ||
9 | National Technical Research Organization (NTRO) | JE (C) | Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University/Institution. |
MODE OF SELECTION
The Staff Selection Commission outlines the SSC Junior Engineer selection process in its official notification. Initially, candidates must appear for Paper I, which is objective and consists of multiple-choice questions. Those who qualify in Paper I will be shortlisted and invited to appear for Paper II. Based on the performance in Paper II, selected candidates will proceed to the document verification and medical examination stages.
1. Minimum qualifying marks in Paper-I and Paper-II are as follows:
(i) UR : 30%
(ii) OBC/ EWS : 25%
(iii) All other categories : 20%
2. Based on the normalized marks scored in the (Paper-I) i.e. Computer Based Examination, candidates will be shortlisted, category-wise, to appear in PaperII. The marks of Paper-II will also be normalized if Paper-II is conducted in multiple shifts. However, the marks of the Electrical and Mechanical Branches in Paper-II will be normalized by treating them as different shifts.
3. Final selection and allocation of Post/ Organization/ Office will be made on the basis of the performance of candidates in Paper-I and Paper-II and the preference of Post/ Organization/ Office exercised by them.
4. The final allotment of posts is made on the basis of merit-cum- preferences of Post(s)/ Department(s) given by the candidates and once a post is allotted, no change of posts will be made by the Commission due to non-fulfilment of any post specific requirements of physical/ medical/ educational standards or any other requirement. In other words, for example, if a candidate has given higher preference for a post and is selected for that post; in that case, if he/ she fails to meet the medical/ physical/educational standards or any other required criterion for that post, his/ her candidature will be rejected and he/ she will not be considered for any other posts.
5. The candidates applying for the Examination should ensure that they fulfil all the eligibility conditions for admission to the Examination. Their admission at all stages of the Examination will be purely provisional, subject to their satisfying the prescribed eligibility conditions. If, on verification, at any time before or after the written Examination, it is found that they do not fulfil any of the eligibility conditions, their candidature for the Examination will be cancelled.
6. Candidates who are appointed on the basis of this Examination shall be on probation for a period of two years, and during the period of probation, the candidates will be required to undergo such training or pass such examinations as prescribed by the Controlling Authority. On successful completion of the period of probation, the candidates shall, if considered fit for permanent appointment, be confirmed to their post by the Cadre Controlling Authority.
7. Candidates selected for appointment are liable to serve anywhere in India; i.e., the posts carry All India Service Liability (AISL).
HOW CAN APPLY
Step 1: Go to the official website.
Step 2: Click on the "Apply Online for SSC JE" link.
Step 3: Click on the New User/Register Now link.
Step 4: To begin with the SSC JE Apply Online, a candidate needs to provide basic details of themselves like name, parents' name, date of birth, email id, mobile number etc.
Step 5: Click on submit button to submit your online registration form of SSC JE. (It is advised that candidates verify their details before submitting the form.) All the candidates will be issued a Registration ID for SSC JE exam. Candidates are required to log in with the provided Registration ID, date of birth and password to complete registration for SSC JE.
Step 6: In the next step, candidates are required to upload photograph and signature.
Step 7: Login with registered ID and password to complete the Part-II of the application form of SSC JE.
Step 8: After filling out the application form, candidates must preview the entire application of SSC JE. The application form once submitted cannot be edited again.
Step 9: Click on Final Submit button after previewing the complete online SSC JE application form and pay the required application fee.
Step 10: It is advised that Candidates download and get print copies of the submitted application form of SSC JE.
Application Fee
SSC JE application fees can be paid both online and offline, Online payments can be done via BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or by using a Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, or RuPay Credit or Debit card, whereas offline payments can be done at SBI Branches.
Category | Application Fees |
General Category | Rs 100/- |
Women's, SC, ST, PH, & Ex-Servicemen | No Fees |
Reasons for SSC JE Application Form Rejection
As per the official SSC JE notification, the application form will be rejected under the following circumstances:
1. Missing information in the application form
2. Lack of supporting documents
3. Application fee not submitted on time
4. Not fulfilling eligibility criteria
5. False information
EXAM CENTERS
The details of the Nine (09) Regional Offices of the Staff Selection Commission, along with Examination Centres (tentative) located under their jurisdiction, are indicated hereunder:
Examination Centres & Centre Code | SSC Region and States/ UTs under the jurisdiction of the Region | Address of the Regional Offices/ Website |
Bhagalpur (3201), Darbhanga (3202), Muzaffarpur (3205), Patna (3206), Purnea (3209), Agra (3001), Bareilly (3005), Gorakhpur (3007), Jhansi (3008), Kanpur (3009), Lucknow (3010), Meerut (3011), Prayagraj (3003), Varanasi (3013), Sitapur(3019), Gaya (3203). | Central Region (CR)/ Bihar and Uttar Pradesh | Regional Director (CR), Staff Selection Commission, 34-A, Mahatma Gandhi Marg, Civil lines, Kendriya Sadan, Prayagraj – 211001. (http://www.ssc-cr.org) |
Sri Vijaya Puram (4802), Dhanbad (4206), Jamshedpur (4207), Ranchi (4205), Balasore (4601), Behrampur Ganjam (4602), Bhubaneshwar (4604), Cuttack (4605), Kalyani (4419), Rourkela (4610), Sambalpur (4609), Gangtok (4001), Asansol (4417), Kolkata (4410), Siliguri (4415), Burdwan (4422), Durgapur (4426), Suri (4416), Dhenkanal (4611). | Eastern Region (ER)/ Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Jharkhand, Odisha, Sikkim and West Bengal | Regional Director (ER), Staff Selection Commission, 1st MSO Building, (8th Floor), 234/4, Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Road, Kolkata, West Bengal-700020 (www.sscer.org) |
Belagavi (9002), Bengaluru (9001), Hubballi (9011), Kalaburagi (Gulbarga)(9005), Mangaluru (9008), Mysuru (9009), Shivamogga (9010), Udupi (9012), Ernakulam (9213), Kollam (9210), Kottayam (9205), Kozhikode (9206), Thiruvananthapuram (9211), Thrissur (9212), Kannur (9202), Kavaratti (9401 | Karnataka, Kerala Region (KKR)/ Karnataka, Kerala and Lakshadweep | Regional Director (KKR), Staff Selection Commission, 1st Floor, “E” Wing, Kendriya Sadan, Koramangala, Bengaluru, Karnataka560034 (www.ssckkr.kar.nic.i n) |
Bhopal (6001), Gwalior (6005), Indore (6006), Jabalpur (6007), Satna (6014) Sagar (6015), Ujjain (6016) Bilaspur (6202), Raipur (6204), Durg Bhilai (6205) | Madhya Pradesh Region (MPR)/ Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh | Dy. Director (MPR), Staff Selection Commission, 5th Floor, Investment Building, LIC Campus- 2, Pandri, Raipur Chhattisgarh-492004 (www.sscmpr.org) |
Itanagar (5001), Dibrugarh (5102), Guwahati (Dispur) (5105), Jorhat (5107), Silchar (5111), Tejpur (5112), Imphal (5501), Shillong (5401), Aizwal (5701), Kohima (5302), Agartala (5601). | North Eastern Region (NER)/ Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura. | Regional Director (NER), Staff Selection Commission, Housefed Complex, Last Gate, Beltola Basistha Road, P. O. Assam Sachivalaya, Dispur, Guwahati, Assam-781006 (www.sscner.org.in) |
Delhi NCR (2201), Ajmer (2401), Bikaner (2404), Jaipur (2405), Jodhpur (2406), Sikar (2411), Udaipur (2409), Dehradun (2002), Haldwani (2003), Roorkee (2006). | Northern Region (NR)/ Delhi, Rajasthan and Uttarakhand | Regional Director (NR), Staff Selection Commission, Block No. 12,CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003 (www.sscnr.net.in) |
Chandigarh (1601), Hamirpur (1202), Shimla (1203), Jammu (1004), Leh (1005), Samba (1010), Srinagar (J&K) (1007), Bathinda(1401) Amritsar (1404), Jalandhar (1402), Patiala (1403), Ludhiana (1405). | North Western Region (NWR)/ Chandigarh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh and Punjab | Regional Director (NWR), Staff Selection Commission, Block No. 3, Ground Floor, Kendriya Sadan, Sector9, Chandigarh- 160009 (www.sscnwr.org) |
Chirala (8011), Guntur (8001), Kakinada (8009), Kurnool (8003), Nellore (8010), Rajahmundry (8004), Tirupati (8006), Vijayawada (8008), Vishakhapatnam (8007), Vizianagaram (8012), Puducherry (8401), Chennai (8201), Coimbatore (8202), Madurai (8204), Salem (8205), Tiruchirappalli (8206), Tirunelveli (8207), Vellore (8208), Hyderabad (8601), Karimnagar (8604), Warangal (8603), Ongole (8014) | Southern Region (SR)/ Andhra Pradesh, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and Telangana. | Regional Director (SR), Staff Selection Commission, 2nd Floor, EVK Sampath Building, DPI Campus, College Road, Chennai, Tamil Nadu-600006 (www.sscsr.gov.in) |
Panjí (7801), Ahmadabad (7001), Anand (7011), Gandhinagar (7012), Mehsana (7013), Rajkot (7006), Surat (7007), Vadodara (7002), Amrawati (7201), Aurangabad (7202), Jalgaon (7214), Kolhapur (7203), Mumbai (7204), Nagpur (7205), Nanded (7206), Pune (7208). | Western Region (WR)/ Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, Goa, Gujarat and Maharashtra | Regional Director (WR), Staff Selection Commission, 1st Floor, South Wing, Pratishtha Bhawan, 101, Maharshi Karve Road, Mumbai, Maharashtra-400020 (www.sscwr.net) |
ADMIT CARD
The SSC JE Admit Card is issued 10 to 15 days before the examination. For SSC JE 2025, the admit cards for each stage of the exam are released separately for each zone on the respective SSC regional websites. Candidates must download their admit card and bring a printed copy to the exam center on the day of the exam. After downloading the SSC JE 2025 admit card, applicants are advised to carefully verify all the details mentioned on it.
Candidates can follow the below-mentioned steps to download admit card for the exam:
Step 1: Visit the official website.
Step2: Look at the link ‘SSC JE Admit Card’.
Step 3: Enter the required credentials Registration ID and date of birth/password.
Step 4: Look at the Submit button.
Step 5: Save and print the Admit Card.
RESULT
The SSC JE 2025 results for the Paper examination will be announced by the SSC within one month of the exam date. The SSC Junior Engineer result is published along with the cut-off marks in a PDF format. Candidates can check their SSC JE result and cut-off marks on the official website once they are released.
Candidate can check their results by following the steps listed below:
Step 1: Visit the Staff Selection Commission official website.
Step 2: Go to the results option.
Step 3: Select the "Junior engineer" result tab from the "Results" menu.
Step 4: Look at the official link containing the result PDF of qualified candidates for SSC JE Final Result.
Step 5: In the search field, type your Roll Number or click "Ctrl + F" and then enter Roll No.
Step 6: If your number has been included, you have been qualified.
Step 7: Download and save the file in PDF form.
IMPORTANT LINKS
For Official Website- Click here
For Official Notification- Click here
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| Posted On: 22 Dec, 2025 | |
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SSC has released the provisional SSC JE Answer Key 2025 for Paper 1 at ssc.gov.in. Candidates can download response sheets and raise objections till December 22, 2025.
| Posted On: 20 Dec, 2025 | |
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According to the official notice, any representations received concerning the tentative answer keys for Paper-II were thoroughly reviewed, and necessary modifications were made...
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Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the Junior Engineer (JE) admit card 2022...
| Posted On: 07 Nov, 2022 | |
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SSC Junior Engineer has opened the link to download the Civil / Electrical / Mechanica Junior Engineer 2022 Answer Key...
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Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has announced the Junior Engineer 2023 Paper II Exam Date...
| Posted On: 21 Aug, 2023 | |
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Yes, the age limit varies as per the post applied by a candidate for SSC JE exam. You will get all the necessary information related to SSC JE exam such as age limit, educational qualification, etc. by clicking on the eligibility tab given above.
The paper I of SSC JE exam is conducted in online mode as a computer-based test. The Paper II of SSC JE exam is held in offline mode as a pen-and-paper based test. To know in detail about SSC JE Exam Mode, Language, Pattern etc. go through the format button given above.
Candidates should possess a diploma/degree in Engineering to apply for the SSC JE exam. For detailed information of SSC JE exam eligibility please click on above Eligibility button.
No, you can fill out the SSC JE application form only online mode at the official website of the commission, ssc.nic.in. For more details on SSC JE Exam click on the General Information button above.
Candidates are advised to 7 to 8 hour daily study to crack SSC examination.
SSC JE stands for Staff Selection Commission Junior Engineer. Every year, the commission conducts the prestigious SSC JE exam to recruit dynamic and passionate candidates for Group B (Non-Gazetted) posts in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Quantity Surveying, and Contract Engineering.
SSC JE Paper II contains subjective questions. You can check all the detail information about type of questions, time limit, negative marking, language asked in SSC JE exam by clicking on the format button given above.
SSC JE paper I holds weightage of 200 marks. SSC JE paper II holds weightage of 300 marks. Total weightage of SSC JE exam is 500 marks
No, candidates whose SSC JE applications are shortlisted are first called to appear for paper-I. Candidates who qualify paper-I are then called to appear in paper-II. For full schedule of SSC JE exam click on schedule tab above.
In SSC JE paper II, candidates have to write descriptive answers on questions asked from General Engineering (Civil and Structural/Electrical/Mechanical). You can go through the syllabus button above to know more about the important topics of subjects covered in SSC JE Exam.
You can check the SSC JE Paper II result in online mode on the official website of the commission ssc.nic.in. You can click on general information tab above for step by step process to check SSC JE Exam Result.
No, you do not need to login to check the SSC JE Paper II result. The result is released as a merit list in the form of PDF. You need to find your roll number in the merit list by pressing the CTRL+F button.
In case, your roll number is not present in the SSC JE Paper II merit list, it means that you have not qualified that paper. For full schedule of SSC JE exam result click on schedule tab above.
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