SSC Junior Engineer Examination
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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:
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Events |
Dates |
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Registration Date |
26/07/2023 |
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Application Date |
26/07/2023to 16/08/2023 |
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Admit Card |
Will be updated soon |
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Tier 1 Exam Date |
October 2023 |
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Result Date |
Will Be Updated Soon. |
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Mode to Apply |
Online |
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Link to Apply |
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Official Notification |
SSC Junior Engineer Selection Procedure: The SSC Junior Engineer Examination is conducted in three stages:
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PrreliminaryTest
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Mains Test
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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:
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Section |
No. of Questions |
Maximum Marks |
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General Intelligence & Reasoning |
50 |
50 |
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General Awareness |
50 |
50 |
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General Engineering
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100 |
100 |
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Total |
200 |
200 |
Note:-
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There is a provision of negative marking. 0.25 marks get deducted for each wrong answer.
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The total time duration of Paper-1 is 2 hours (120 minutes)
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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:
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Sections |
Maximum Marks |
Time Duration |
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Part-A (General Engineering Civil & Structural) OR Part-B (General Engineering Electrical) OR Part-C (General Engineering Mechanical) |
300 |
2 hours |
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:
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Age Limit:
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Post |
Age Limit |
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Junior Engineer (Electrical, Civil and Mechanical), CPWD and Central Water Commission. |
Upto 32 years |
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Junior Engineer (Electrical, Civil and Mechanical), Military Engineering Services (MES) |
Upto 30 years |
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Junior Engineer (Civil and Electrical), Department of Post and Junior Engineer (Surveying and contract), Military Engineering Services (MES) |
18 to 27 years |
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Educational Qualification:
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Post |
Department/ Commission / Services |
Minimum Qualification |
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Junior Engineer (Civil) |
CPWD |
B.E. / B.Tech. / Diploma in Civil Engineering |
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Junior Engineer (Civil & Mechanical) |
Central Water Commission |
B.E. / B.Tech. / Diploma in Civil/Mechanical Engineering |
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Junior Engineer (Electrical) |
CPWD |
B.E. / B.Tech. / Diploma in Electrical Engineering |
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Junior Engineer (Civil) |
Department of Posts |
B.E. / B.Tech. / 3 year Diploma in Civil engineering |
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Junior Engineer (Electrical) |
Department of Posts |
B.E. / B.Tech. / 3 year Diploma in Electrical engineering |
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Junior Engineer (Civil) |
Military Engineering Services (MES) |
B.E. / B.Tech./ 3 year Diploma in Civil Engineering |
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Junior Engineer (Electrical & Mechanical) |
Military Engineering Services (MES) |
B.E. / B.Tech./3 year Diploma in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering |
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Junior Engineer (QS & C) |
Military Engineering Services (MES) |
B.E. / B.Tech. / 3 year Diploma in Civil engineering |
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:-
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Analogy
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Coding Decoding
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Blood relations
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Directions Sense
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Number & Alphabetical Series
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Odd one Out
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Mathematical Calculations
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Matrix
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Syllogism
General Awareness:-
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India and it's Neighbouring Country
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Economy
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Sports
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History & Culture
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Geography
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Polity and Indian Constitution
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Scientific Research
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Books and Author
For Civil Engineering (Part-A)
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Building Materials
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Estimating, Costing and Valuation
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Soil Mechanics
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Irrigation Engineering
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1st and 2nd Law of Thermodynamics
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IC Engine Performance
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IC Engine Cooling and Lubrication
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Ranking Cycle of System
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Fitting & Accessories
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Air Compressors & their Cycles
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Refrigeration Cycles
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The Principle of the Refrigeration Plant
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Nozzles & Steam Turbines
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Properties & Classifications Of Fluids
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Fluid Statics, Measurement of Fluid Pressure
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Transportation Engineering
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Environment Engineering
For Electrical Engineering (Part-B)
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AC Fundamental
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Measurement and Measuring Instruments
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Electrical Machines
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Fractional Kilowatt Motors and Single Phase Induction Motors
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Synchronous Machines
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Transmissions and Distribution
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Estimating and Costing
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Utilization and Electrical Energy
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Basic Electronics
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Circuit Law
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Magnetic Circuit
For Mechanical Engineering (Part-C)
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Fluid Kinematics
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Theory of Machines and Machine Designs
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Engineering Mechanics and Strength of Materials
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Centrifugal Pumps
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Classification of Steels
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Properties of Pure Substances
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Dynamics of Ideal Fluids
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Measurement of Flow Rate
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Basic Principles
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Hydraulic Turbines
For Structural Engineering (Part-A)
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Theory of Structures
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Concrete Technology
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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.
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