Overview

The SSC Junior Engineer Examination is organized by the SSC. The aim of this exam is to recruit Junior Engineers to the various branches of engineering such as Civil, Electrical and Mechanical. The applicants who are selected are posted at either of the offices that include Water commission, Central Water Power Research Station, Central Public Works Department, Farrakka Barrage Project, Quality Assurance Naval, etc. Desiring applicants can apply for the exam in online mode through the official website. This exam is organized yearly.

SSC Junior Engineer Exam Conducting Body: 

The Staff Selection Commission hires staff in the various Ministries and Departments of the Government of India and in Subordinate Offices. It is an organisation under the Government of India. Junior Engineer Examination is held on a yearly basis by the SSC to hire eligible and desiring applicants for the various posts.

SSC Junior Engineer Exam Important Dates:

SSC Junior Engineer Selection Procedure: The SSC Junior Engineer Examination is conducted in three stages:

• PrreliminaryTest

• Mains Test

• Document Verification

SSC Junior Engineer Exam Pattern:

Online Test: The Online test consists of two papers i.e. Paper I and Paper II. Paper I consists of Objective Type questions only and Paper-II contains descriptive type questions. 

Paper Pattern of Paper-1 is as follows:

Note:- 

• There is a provision of negative marking. 0.25 marks get deducted for each wrong answer.

• The total time duration of Paper-1 is 2 hours (120 minutes)

• In the General Engineering section, the candidates have to solve the part of the paper as per their engineering branch.

Paper Pattern of Paper-2 is as follows:

Note:- The candidates have to solve the part of the paper as per their engineering branch.

Final Selection:- The final selection of the candidate depends upon his/her performance in the written test.

SSC Junior Eligibility Criteria:

• Age Limit:

• Educational Qualification:

SSC Junior Engineer Exam Syllabus:
The syllabus for the exam is as follows. Candidates can prepare for the exam according to the following syllabus..

General Intelligence and Reasoning:-

• Analogy

• Coding Decoding

• Blood relations

• Directions Sense

• Number & Alphabetical Series

• Odd one Out

• Mathematical Calculations

• Matrix

• Syllogism

General Awareness:-

• India and it's Neighbouring Country

• Economy

• Sports

• History & Culture

• Geography

• Polity and Indian Constitution

• Scientific Research

• Books and Author

For Civil Engineering (Part-A)

• Building Materials

• Estimating, Costing and Valuation

• Soil Mechanics

• Irrigation Engineering

• 1st and 2nd Law of Thermodynamics

• IC Engine Performance

• IC Engine Cooling and Lubrication

• Ranking Cycle of System

• Fitting & Accessories

• Air Compressors & their Cycles

• Refrigeration Cycles

• The Principle of the Refrigeration Plant

• Nozzles & Steam Turbines

• Properties & Classifications Of Fluids

• Fluid Statics, Measurement of Fluid Pressure

• Transportation Engineering

• Environment Engineering

For Electrical Engineering (Part-B)

• AC Fundamental

• Measurement and Measuring Instruments

• Electrical Machines

• Fractional Kilowatt Motors and Single Phase Induction Motors

• Synchronous Machines

• Transmissions and Distribution

• Estimating and Costing

• Utilization and Electrical Energy

• Basic Electronics

• Circuit Law

• Magnetic Circuit

For Mechanical Engineering (Part-C)

• Fluid Kinematics

• Theory of Machines and Machine Designs

• Engineering Mechanics and Strength of Materials

• Centrifugal Pumps

• Classification of Steels

• Properties of Pure Substances

• Dynamics of Ideal Fluids

• Measurement of Flow Rate

• Basic Principles

• Hydraulic Turbines

 For Structural Engineering (Part-A)

• Theory of Structures

• Concrete Technology

• RCC Design, Steel Design

SSC Junior Engineer Exam FAQs:

Ques 1. Is Registration mandatory for applying to the SSC exam?

Ans. Yes, One Time Registration with the SSC Commission is mandatory. Candidates can apply online for any examination after completing the online registration.

Ques 2. Can a candidate make the changes after completing the registration?

Ans. Yes, by clicking on 'Modify Registration' candidates can change the information.

Ques 3. What should be the size of the photo and signature while applying for one-time registration?

Ans. The size of the photograph should be 20 KB to 50 KB and the photograph should be about 4.5 cm (height) by 3.5 cm (width). The size of the signature file must be ranging from 10 KB to 20 KB and the dimension must be 3.0 cm (height) by 4.0 cm (width).

Ques 4. Which candidates are eligible to apply for the SSC-JE exam?

Ans. Candidates having Diploma/Graduation in Engineering are eligible to apply for SSC JE exams.

Ques 5. Which engineering branch is allowed to appear for SSC JE exams?

Ans. Candidates having diploma/degree in Civil, Mechanical & Electrical branch can apply.

Ques 6. Is it possible to apply for two posts at the same time?

Ans. No, a candidate can only apply for the post in which the candidate's eligibility criteria gets fulfilled.

Ques 7. Can a candidate with lateral entry apply for the exam?
Ans. Candidates with lateral entries are eligible to apply after 10+2 as they hold the same Diploma/Degree as others.

Ques 8. The  SSC JE exam offers belongs to which group?

Ans. SSC-JE offers the post of Junior Engineer Group 'B'.

Ques 9. Does GATE & SSC JE have the same pattern?

Ans. No, the pattern of both exams should be different.

Ques 10. What is the approx. number of vacancies the SSC JE exam release every year?

Ans. Approx. 1000 vacancies are released every year for the SSC JE exam.

Ques. Is there any negative marking in Paper II?

Ans. No, There is no negative marking in Paper II SSC-JE exam.

Ques 11. Is there any Provision of Interview?

Ans. No.

Ques 12. How can a candidate download SSC JE admit card?

Ans. A candidate can download the admit card from the official site 10 days before the SSC JE exam date.

Ques 13. Does the Commission entertain a request to change the Centre?

Ans. The Commission does not entertain any request regarding the change of exam centre and shift.

Ques 14. Which category is exempted from paying the fee?

Ans. Candidates belonging to SC, ST, PwBD, and  ExServicemen are exempted from payment of fee.

Conclusion: This exam offers a good chance for eligible and aspiring applicants who want to make their careers as Junior Engineer. Aspirants must take the advantage of this opportunity by preparing well for the exam. Applicants are advised to visit the official website regularly for future updates. The team of estudentbook wishes you all the best for your upcoming future.

Eligbility

SSC Junior Engineer Eligibility Criteria:

• Age Limit:

• Educational Qualification:

SSC Junior Engineer Examination Selection Procedure

SSC Junior Engineer Selection Procedure: The SSC Junior Engineer Examination is conducted in three stages:

• PrreliminaryTest

• Mains Test

• Document Verification

SSC Junior Engineer Examination Application Process

SSC Junior Engineer Exam Application Process:

The application form can only be filled in online mode. Applicants who are eager to apply for the test can apply in online mode through the official website. The applicants must fill the application form correctly, as sometimes there is no provision of correcting the application form after the submission. To apply for the exam the applicants are required to have a mobile number, date of birth, and an email id. The steps required to follow while filling the form are as follows:

• Go to the official website and after that click on Apply Online.

• Then click on the New Registration in the application page and then click on the register button of the page.

• Applicant is now required to fill the form and provide some basic information like the applicant’s name, parent’s name, date of birth, mobile number, email id etc.

• Now, the applicant must click on the submit button to submit the online registration form. All the applicants will be issued with a registration ID for the exam.

• So, now the applicant is required to login with the provided registration ID, date of birth, and password to complete the registration process.

• Now the applicant is required to upload a photograph and signature. The photo must be of white color or light color background. The least photograph resolution required is 100 by 120 pixels in WH. The signature should be only in blue or black ink on a white sheet. The scanned copy of the applicant’s signature should be in jpg format.

• Now the applicant must login with the registered ID and password to complete the part 2 of the application form.

• After filling the application form the applicant must preview the entire application form to look for any mistakes.

• Now click on the Final Submit button to complete the online application form. 

• The last step is the payment of the application fee for the exam. The applicant must make the payment to apply successfully. The payment can be made in online mode or as suggested by the organization.

• After the payment is made the applicant must submit the application form to complete the online application form process. The applicant must keep a printout of the application form for future use.

SSC Junior Engineer Examination Syllabus

SSC Junior Engineer Exam Syllabus:

General Intelligence and Reasoning:-

• Analogy

• Coding Decoding

• Blood relations

• Directions Sense

• Number & Alphabetical Series

• Odd one Out

• Mathematical Calculations

• Matrix

• Syllogism

General Awareness:-

• India and it's Neighbouring Country

• Economy

• Sports

• History & Culture

• Geography

• Polity and Indian Constitution

• Scientific Research

• Books and Author

For Civil Engineering (Part-A)

• Building Materials

• Estimating, Costing and Valuation

• Soil Mechanics

• Irrigation Engineering

• 1st and 2nd Law of Thermodynamics

• IC Engine Performance

• IC Engine Cooling and Lubrication

• Ranking Cycle of System

• Fitting & Accessories

• Air Compressors & their Cycles

• Refrigeration Cycles

• The Principle of Refrigeration Plant

• Nozzles & Steam Turbines

• Properties & Classifications Of Fluids

• Fluid Statics, Measurement of Fluid Pressure

• Transportation Engineering

• Environment Engineering

For Electrical Engineering (Part-B)

• AC Fundamental

• Measurement and Measuring Instruments

• Electrical Machines

• Fractional Kilowatt Motors and Single Phase Induction Motors

• Synchronous Machines

• Transmissions and Distribution

• Estimating and Costing

• Utilization and Electrical Energy

• Basic Electronics

• Circuit Law

• Magnetic Circuit

For Mechanical Engineering (Part-C)

• Fluid Kinematics

• Theory of Machines and Machine Designs

• Engineering Mechanics and Strength of Materials

• Centrifugal Pumps

• Classification of Steels

• Properties of Pure Substances

• Dynamics of Ideal Fluids

• Measurement of Flow Rate

• Basic Principles

• Hydraulic Turbines

 For Structural Engineering (Part-A)

• Theory of Structures

• Concrete Technology

• RCC Design, Steel Design

SSC Junior Engineer Examination Results

SSC Junior Engineer Exam Results:

The applicant can check the result on the official website when the result is declared. The applicant is required to follow these steps to check the result:-

• Go to the official website.

• Select and click on the result tab.

• Then click on the result link.

• Then download the result PDF file.

SSC Junior Engineer Examination Exam Pattern

SSC Junior Engineer Exam Pattern:

Online Test: The Online test consists of two papers i.e. Paper I and Paper II. Paper I consists of Objective Type questions only and Paper II contains descriptive type questions. 

Paper Pattern of Paper-1 is as follows:

Note:- 

• There is a provision of negative marking. 0.25 marks get deducted for each wrong answer.

• The total time duration of Paper-1 is 2 hours (120 minutes)

• In the General Engineering section, the candidates have to solve the part of the paper as per their engineering branch.

Paper Pattern of Paper-2 is as follows:

Note:- The candidates have to solve the part of the paper as per their engineering branch.

Final Selection:- The final selection of the candidate depends upon his/her performance in the written test.

SSC Junior Engineer Examination Admit Card

SSC Junior Engineer Exam Admit Card:

The admit cards for the exam are issued by the SSC in online mode. The applicants can download the admit card on the official website. The applicants are able to download the admit card by using details such as registration number and date of birth. The steps required to download the admit card is as follows:

• Go to the official website.

• Click on the admit card tab on the page.

• Click on the related website link.

• Now click on the link available for downloading the admit card then enter the required details asked like roll number, registration id and date of birth.

• Click on the search button.

• View, download, and print the admit card.

Download SSC Junior Engineer Examination Sample Papers

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SSC Junior Engineer Examination Fee

SSC Junior Engineer Exam Fee:

The payment and fee details are given below:

• General - Rs. 100/-

• BC/OBC - Rs. 100/-

• SC/ST/Women - Exempted

• Payment Mode - Online through Debit card/Credit card/Net Banking etc.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

SSC Junior Engineer Exam FAQs:

Ques 1. Is Registration mandatory for applying to the SSC JE exam?

Ans. Yes, One Time Registration with the SSC Commission is mandatory. Candidates can apply online for any examination after completing the online registration.

Ques 2. Can a candidate make the changes after completing the registration?

Ans. Yes, by clicking on 'Modify Registration' candidates can change the information.

Ques 3. What should be the size of the photo and signature while applying for one-time registration?

Ans. The size of the photograph should be 20 KB to 50 KB and the photograph should be about 4.5 cm (height) by 3.5 cm (width). The size of the signature file must be ranging from 10 KB to 20 KB and the dimension must be 3.0 cm (height) by 4.0 cm (width).

Ques 4. Which candidates are eligible to apply for the SSC-JE exam?

Ans. Candidates having Diploma/Graduation in Engineering are eligible to apply for SSC JE exams.

Ques 5. Which engineering branch is allowed to appear for SSC JE exams?

Ans. Candidates having diploma/degree in Civil, Mechanical & Electrical branch can apply.

Ques 6. Is it possible to apply for two posts at the same time?

Ans. No, a candidate can only apply for the post in which the candidate's eligibility criteria gets fulfilled.

Ques 7. Can a candidate with lateral entry apply for the exam?
Ans. Candidates with lateral entries are eligible to apply after 10+2 as they hold the same Diploma/Degree as others.

Ques 8. The  SSC JE exam offers belongs to which group?

Ans. SSC-JE offers the post of Junior Engineer Group 'B'.

Ques 9. Does GATE & SSC JE have the same pattern?

Ans. No, the pattern of both exams should be different.

Ques 10. What is the approx. number of vacancies the SSC JE exam release every year?

Ans. Approx. 1000 vacancies are released every year for the SSC JE exam.

Ques. Is there any negative marking in Paper II?

Ans. No, There is no negative marking in Paper II SSC-JE exam.

Ques 11. Is there any Provision of Interview?

Ans. No.

Ques 12. How can a candidate download SSC JE admit card?

Ans. A candidate can download the admit card from the official site 10 days before the SSC JE exam date.

Ques 13. Does the Commission entertain a request to change the Centre?

Ans. The Commission does not entertain any request regarding the change of exam centre and shift.

Ques 14. Which category is exempted from paying the fee?

Ans. Candidates belonging to SC, ST, PwBD, and  ExServicemen are exempted from payment of fee