SSC Junior Engineer (JE) is an exam conducted by Staff selection Commission for recruitment of Group “B” (Non- Gazetted) posts in various Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations in the Government of India. It conducts SSC JE exam every year for the post of thousands of vacancies and thousands of students with engineering background appear for the exam. If you are preparing or planning to prepare for SSC JE exam, you should have complete knowledge of the exam. e.g. SSC JE Pattern, Syllabus, Educational qualification, age limit, previous year cut offs , number of vacancies and many more important information.
Exam Pattern
SSC JE consists of two Tier exams and to qualify for the exam a candidate is required to clear all or required exams. The Tier I exam is Computer Based Examination and qualifying in nature and only candidates clearing the Tier I exam can appear for the Tier II exam.
Paper I Examination
Tier I exam consist of three sections comprising different number of questions and total time for the exam is 120 minutes. Each correct answer weightage is of 1 marks.
| Papers | Mode of Examination | Subjects | Max Marks | Duraion of Exam |
| Objective Type | Online (Computer Based) | General Intelligence & Reasoning | 50 | 2 Hours |
| General Awareness | 50 | |||
| Part – A General Engineering (Civil & Structural) or | 100 | |||
| Part – B General Engineering (Electrical) or | ||||
| Part – C General Engineering (Machenical) |
*In Paper, there is negative marking of ¼ mark for each wrong answer.
Paper II Examination
Only candidate who has obtained cut off marks in Tier I exam are eligible to appear for the Tier II exam. Tier two exam consist of two sections namely Quantitative Abilities and English Language and Comprehension.
| Papers | Mode of Examination | Subjects | Max Marks | Duraion of Exam |
| Paper-II Conventional Type | Written Examination |
Part – A General Engineering (Civil & Structural) or | 300 | 2 Hours |
| Part – B General Engineering (Electrical) or | ||||
| Part – C General Engineering (Machenical) |
There will be ¼ negative marking for the wrong answer in Tier II exam
SSC JE Syllabus.
SSC JE syllabus for the Paper I consists of three sections and below are the syllabus of each section.
(A)General Intelligence & Reasoning: This section consists of both verbal and non-verbal types of questions. It incorporates questions on below mentioned topics
| Analogies | Analysis | Observation |
| Similarities | Judgement | Relationship Concepts |
| Differences | Decision Making | Arithmetical Reasoning |
| Space Visualization | Visual Memory | Verbal And Figure Classification |
| Problem Solving | Discrimination | Arithmetical Number Series |
Furthermore, the test will also incorporate questions formulated to test the candidate‟s abilities to deal with abstract ideas and symbols and their relationships
(B) General Awareness: This section is designed to test a candidates’ general awareness of the ambiance around him and its application to society. It also encompasses questions on current events and of such matters of every day observations and experience in their scientific aspect as may be expected of any educated person. The test will also include questions implicitly or explicitly related to India and its neighbouring countries particularly related to History, Culture, Geography, Economic s, General Policy & and of Scientific domain.
(C): General Engineering (Civil and Structural), (Electrical & Mechanical
Part – A Civil Engineering
The questions asked in this section are from the below mentioned topics
| Building Materials | Surveying | Irrigation Engineering |
| Estimating | Soil Mechanics | Transportation Engineering |
| Costing and Valuation | Hydraulics | Environmental Engineering |
Part – B Electrical Engineering
The questions asked in this section are from the below mentioned topics
| Basic Concepts | Electrical Machines | Generation |
| Circuit Law | Fractional Kilowatt Motors | Transmission And Distribution |
| Magnetic Circuit | Single Phase Induction Motors | Estimation And Costing |
| Ac Fundamentals | Synchronous Machines | Utilization And Electrical Energy |
| Measurement and Measuring Instruments | Basic Electronics | |
Part – C Mechanical Engineering
The questions asked in this section are from the below mentioned topics
| Theory of Machines and Machine Design | Classification of steels. |
| Properties of Pure Substances | IC Engines Combustion |
| Properties & Classification of Fluids | IC Engine Cooling & Lubrication |
| Fluid Statics | Rankine cycle of System |
| Measurement of Fluid Pressure | Boilers |
| 2nd Law of Thermodynamics | Classification |
| Dynamics of Ideal fluids | Specification |
| Air standard Cycles for IC Engines | Fitting & Accessories |
| IC Engine Performance | Air Compressors & their cycles |
| Fluid kinematics | Refrigeration cycles |
| Measurement of Flow rate | Principle of Refrigeration Plant |
| basic principles | Nozzles & Steam Turbines. |
| Hydraulic Turbines | Engineering Mechanics and Strength of Materials |
| Centrifugal Pumps | 1st Law of Thermodynamics |
Syllabus for Paper II
Part-A : Civil & Structural Engineering
Civil Engineering
| Building Material | ||
| Physical And Chemical Properties | Silicate Based Materials | Laminates |
| Timber And Wood Based Products | Cement (Portland) | Classification |
| Standard Tests | Asbestos Products | Paints |
| Uses And Manufacture/Quarrying Of Materials | Bituminous Materials | Varnishes. |
| Estimating, Costing and Valuation | |
| Estimate, Glossary Of Technical Terms | Centre Line Method |
| Analysis Of Rates | Mid-Section Formula |
| Methods And Unit Of Measurement | Trapezodial Formula |
| Items Of Work – Earthwork | Simpson‟S Rule. Cost Estimate Of Septic Tank |
| Brick Work (Modular & Traditional Bricks) | Flexible Pavements |
| Rcc Work | Tube Well |
| Shuttering | Isolates And Combined Footings |
| Timber Work | Steel Truss |
| Painting | Piles And Pile-Caps. Valuation – Value And Cost |
| Flooring | Scrap Value |
| Plastering. Boundary Wall | Salvage Value |
| Brick Building | Assessed Value |
| Water Tank | Sinking Fund |
| Septic Tank | Depreciation And Obsolescence |
| Bar Bending Schedule | Methods Of Valuation. |
| Surveying : Principles of surveying | |
| Principles of Surveying | Levelling |
| Measurement Of Distance | Definition Of Terms Used In Levelling |
| Chain Surveying | Contouring |
| Working Of Prismatic Compass | Curvature And Refraction Corrections |
| Compass Traversing | Methods Of Contouring |
| Bearings | Uses Of Contour Map |
| Local Attraction | Tachometric Survey |
| Plane Table Surveying | Curve Setting |
| Theodolite Traversing | Earth Work Calculation |
| Adjustment Of Theodolite | Advanced Surveying Equipment |
| Temporary And Permanent Adjustments Of Dumpy Level | |
| Soil Mechanics : Origin of soil | |
| Phase Diagram | Principles Of Consolidation |
| Definitions-Void Ratio | Degree Of Consolidation |
| Porosity | Pre-Consolidation Pressure |
| Degree Of Saturation | Normally Consolidated Soil |
| Water Content | E-Log P Curve |
| Specific Gravity Of Soil Grains | Direct Shear Test |
| Unit Weights | Vane Shear Test |
| Atterberg‟S Limits | Triaxial Test. Soil Compaction |
| Coefficient Of Permeability | Laboratory Compaction Test |
| Unconfined And Confined Aquifers | Earth Pressure Theories |
| Effective Stress | Standard Penetration Test. |
| Quick Sand | Bearing Capacity Of Soils |
| Consolidation Of Soils | Plate Load Test |
| Active And Passive Earth Pressures | |
| Determination Of Coefficient Of Permeability | |
| Density Index And Interrelationship Of Different Parameters | |
| Grain Size Distribution Curves And Their Uses. Index Properties Of Soils | |
| Isi Soil Classification And Plasticity Chart. Permeability Of Soil | |
| Computation Of Ultimate Settlement. Shear Strength Of Soils | |
| Maximum Dry Density And Optimum Moisture Content | |
| Hydraulics : Fluid properties | |
| hydrostatics | weirs |
| measurements of flow | flumes |
| flow through pipes | spillways |
| flow in open channels | pumps and turbines |
| Bernoulli‟s theorem and its application | |
| Irrigation Engineering: | |
| Definition,Necessity Benefits, | Types Of Canal Irrigation |
| 2Ii Effects Of Irrigation | Shallow And Deep To Wells |
| Types And Methods Of Irrigation | Loss Of Water In Canals |
| Hydrology – Measurement Of Rainfall | Canal Lining – Types And Advantages |
| Run Off Coefficient | Yield From A Well. Weir And Barrage |
| Rain Gauge | Failure Of Weirs And Permeable Foundation |
| Infiltration | Slit And Scour |
| Water Requirement Of Crops, Duty | Kennedy‟S Theory Of Critical Velocity |
| Delta And Base Period | Lacey‟S Theory Of Uniform Flow |
| Kharif And Rabi Crops | Definition Of Flood |
| Command Area | Causes And Effects |
| Time Factor | Methods Of Flood Control |
| Crop Ratio | Water Logging |
| Overlap Allowance | Preventive Measure. Land Reclamation |
| Irrigation Efficiencies. | Description Of Land And Reclamation Processes. |
| Different Type Of Canals | Major Irrigation Projects In India |
| losses from precipitation – Evaporation | |
| Characteristics of affecting fertility of soils, Purpose, Method | |
| Transportation Engineering | |
| Highway Engineering | Components Of Permanent Way – Sleepers |
| Cross Sectional Elements | Ballast |
| Geometric Design | Fixtures And Fastening |
| Types Of Pavements | Track Geometry |
| Pavement Materials – Aggregates And Bitumen | Points And Crossings |
| Different Tests | Track Junction |
| Design Of Flexible And Rigid Pavements | Stations And Yards. |
| Water Bound Macadam (WBM) | Traffic Engineering |
| Wet Mix Macadam (WMM) | Different Traffic Survey |
| Gravel Road | Speed-Flow-Density And Their Interrelationships |
| Bituminous Construction | Intersections And Interchanges |
| Rigid Pavement Joint | Traffic Signals |
| Pavement Maintenance | Traffic Operation |
| Highway Drainage | Traffic Signs And Markings |
| Railway Engineering- | Road Safety |
| Environmental Engineering: | |
| Quality Of Water | Oval Sewer |
| Source Of Water Supply | Sewer Appurtenances |
| Noise Pollution – Cause, Health Effects, Control | Solid Waste Management – Types, Effect |
| Purification Of Water | Surface Water Drainage. |
| Distribution Of Water | Sewage Treatments. |
| Need Of Sanitation | Engineered Management System. |
| Sewerage Systems | Circular Sewer |
| Circular Sewer | Air Pollution – Pollutants, Causes, Effects, Control |
Structural Engineering
| Theory of structures |
| Elasticity Constants |
| Types Of Beams – Determinate And Indeterminate |
| Bending Moment And Shear Force Diagrams Of Simply Supported |
| Cantilever And Over Hanging Beams. |
| Moment Of Area And Moment Of Inertia For Rectangular & Circular Sections |
| Bending Moment And Shear Stress For Tee |
| Channel And Compound Sections |
| Chimneys |
| Dams And Retaining Walls |
| Eccentric Loads |
| Slope Deflection Of Simply Supported And Cantilever Beams |
| Critical Load And Columns |
| Torsion Of Circular Section |
| Concrete Technology |
| Properties, Advantages And Uses Of Concrete |
| Cement Aggregates |
| Importance Of Water Quality |
| Water Cement Ratio |
| Workability, Mix Design, Storage, Batching, Mixing, Placement, Compaction |
| Finishing And Curing Of Concrete |
| Quality Control Of Concrete |
| Hot Weather And Cold Weather Concreting |
| Repair And Maintenance Of Concrete Structures. |
| RCC Design |
| RCC Beams-Flexural Strength |
| Shear Strength |
| Bond Strength |
| Design Of Singly Reinforced And Double Reinforced Beams |
| Cantilever Beams. T-Beams, Lintels. |
| One Way And Two Way Slabs |
| Isolated Footings. Reinforced Brick Works |
| Columns |
| Staircases |
| Retaining Wall |
| Water Tanks (RCC Design Questions May Be Based On Both Limit State And Working Stress Methods). |
| Steel Design |
| Steel Design And Construction Of Steel Columns |
| Beams Roof Trusses Plate Girders |
Part-B (Electrical Engineering)
| Basic Concepts |
| Concepts Of Resistance, Inductance, Capacitance |
| Concepts Of Current, Voltage, Power |
| Energy And Their Units |
| Circuit Law |
| Kirchhoff’s Law |
| Simple Circuit Solution Using Network Theorems |
| Magnetic Circuit |
| Concepts Of Flux, MMF & Reluctance |
| Different Kinds Of Magnetic Materials |
| Magnetic Calculations For Conductors Of Different Configuration E.G. Straight, Circular & Solenoidal |
| Electromagnetic Induction |
| Self And Mutual Induction |
| AC Fundamentals |
| Instantaneous, Peak, R.M.S. & Average Values Of Alternating Waves |
| Representation Of Sinusoidal Wave Form |
| Simple Series & Parallel Ac Circuits Consisting Of R.L. & C, Resonance, Tank Circuit |
| Poly Phase System – Star & Delta Connection |
| 3 Phase Power, DC & Sinusoidal Response Of R-L& R-C Circuit |
| Measurement & Measuring Instruments |
| Measurement Of Power (1 Phase & 3 Phase, Both Active & Re-Active) & Energy |
| 2 Wattmeter Method Of 3 Phase Power Measurement |
| Measurement Of Frequency & Phase Angle |
| Ammeter & Voltmeter (Both Moving Oil & Moving Iron Type) |
| Extension Of Range Wattmeter, Multimeters, Megger, Energy Meter AC Bridges |
| Use Of CRO, Signal Generator, CT, PT & their Uses |
| Earth Fault Detection |
| Electrical Machines |
| (A) D.C. Machine – Construction, Basic Principles Of D.C. Motors & Generators, Their Characteristics, Speed Control & Starting Of D.C. Motors. |
| Method Of Braking Motor, Losses & Efficiency Of D.C. Machines |
| (B) 1 Phase & 3 Phase Transformers – Construction, Principles Of Operation, Equivalent Circuit, Voltage Regulation, O.C. & S.C. Tests, Losses & Efficiency |
| Effect Of Voltage, Frequency & Wave Form On Losses |
| Parallel Operation Of 1 Phase /3 Phase Transformers |
| Auto Transformers |
| (C) 3 Phase Induction Motors, Rotating Magnetic Field, Principle Of Operation |
| Equivalent Circuit, Torque-Speed Characteristics, Starting & Speed Control Of 3 Phase Induction Motors |
| Methods Of Braking, Effect Of Voltage & Frequency Variation On Torque Speed Characteristics |
| Fractional Kilowatt Motors & Single Phase Induction Motors: Characteristics & Applications. |
| Synchronous Machines |
| Generation Of 3-Phase E.M.F. Armature Reaction, Voltage Regulation, Parallel Operation Of Two Alternators, Synchronizing, Control Of Active & Reactive Power |
| Starting & Applications Of Synchronous Motors |
| Generation, Transmission & Distribution |
| Different Types Of Power Stations, Load Factor, Diversity Factor, Dem& Factor, Cost Of Generation, Inter-Connection Of Power Stations. |
| Power Factor Improvement, Various Types Of Tariffs, Types Of Faults, Short Circuit Current For Symmetrical Faults |
| Switchgears – Rating Of Circuit Breakers, Principles Of Arc Extinction By Oil & Air, H.R.C. Fuses, Protection Against Earth Leakage / Over Current |
| Buchholtz Relay, Merz-Price System Of Protection Of Generators & Transformers, Protection Of Feeders & Bus Bars |
| Lightning Arresters, Various Transmission & Distribution System, Comparison Of Conductor Materials, Efficiency Of Different System |
| Cable – Different Type Of Cables, Cable Rating & Derating Factor |
| Estimation & Costing |
| Estimation Of Lighting Scheme, Electric Installation Of Machines & Relevant Ie Rules |
| Earthing Practices & IE Rules |
| Utilization Of Electrical Energy |
| Illumination, Electric Heating, Electric Welding, Electroplating, Electric Drives & Motors. |
| Basic Electronics |
| Working Of Various Electronic Devices E.G. P N Junction Diodes, Transistors (NPN & PNP Type), BJT & JFET |
| Simple Circuits Using These Devices |
Part- C (Mechanical Engineering)
| Theory Of Machines & Machine Design |
| Concept Of Simple Machine |
| Four Bar Linkage & Link Motion |
| Flywheels & Fluctuation Of Energy |
| Power Transmission By Belts – V-Belts & Flat Belts |
| Clutches – Plate & Conical Clutch |
| Gears – Type Of Gears, Gear Profile & Gear Ratio Calculation |
| Governors – Principles & Classification, Riveted Joint, Cams, Bearings, Friction In Collars & Pivots |
| Engineering Mechanics & Strength Of Materials |
| Equilibrium Of Forces, Law Of Motion, Friction |
| Concepts Of Stress & Strain, Elastic Limit & Elastic Constants |
| Bending Moments & Shear Force Diagram |
| Stress In Composite Bars, Torsion Of Circular Shafts |
| Bucking Of Columns – Euler‟S & Rankin‟S Theories |
| Thin Walled Pressure Vessels |
Thermal Engineering
| Properties Of Pure Substances |
| P-V & P-T Diagrams Of Pure Substance Like H2O |
| Introduction Of Steam Table With Respect To Steam Generation Process |
| Definition Of Saturation, Wet & Superheated Status |
| Definition Of Dryness Fraction Of Steam, Degree Of Superheat Of Steam |
| H-S Chart Of Steam (Mollier‟S Chart) |
| 1st Law Of Thermodynamics |
| Definition Of Stored Energy & Internal Energy |
| 1St Law Of Thermodynamics Of Cyclic Process, Non Flow Energy Equation, Flow Energy |
| Definition Of Enthalpy, Conditions For Steady State Steady Flow |
| Steady State Steady Flow Energy Equation |
| 2nd Law Of Thermodynamics |
| Definition Of Sink, Source Reservoir Of Heat, Heat Engine, Heat Pump & Refrigerator |
| Thermal Efficiency Of Heat Engines & Co-Efficient Of Performance Of Refrigerators |
| Kelvin – Planck & Clausius Statements Of 2Nd Law Of Thermodynamics |
| Absolute Or Thermodynamic Scale Of Temperature, Clausius Integral, Entropy, Entropy Change Calculation Of Ideal Gas Processes |
| Carnot Cycle & Carnot Efficiency, Pmm-2; Definition & Its Impossibility |
| Air St&ard Cycles For IC Engines |
| Otto Cycle; Plot On P-V, T-S Planes; Thermal Efficiency |
| Diesel Cycle; Plot On P-V, T-S Planes; Thermal Efficiency |
| IC Engine Performance |
| IC Engine Combustion |
| IC Engine Cooling & Lubrication |
| Rankine Cycle Of Steam |
| Simple Rankine Cycle Plot On P-V, T-S, H-S Planes |
| Rankine Cycle Efficiency With & Without Pump Work. |
| Boilers; Classification; Specification |
| Fittings & Accessories |
| Fire Tube & Water Tube Boilers |
| Air Compressors & Their Cycles |
| Refrigeration Cycles |
| Principle Of A Refrigeraton Plant |
| Nozzles & Steam Turbines |
Fluid Mechanics & Machinery
| Properties & Classification Of Fluid |
| Ideal & Real Fluids |
| Newton‟S Law Of Viscosity |
| Newtonian & Non-Newtonian Fluids |
| Compressible & Incompressible Fluids |
| Fluid Statics: Pressure At A Point. |
| Measurement Of Fluid Pressure: Manometers, U-Tube, Inclined Tube |
| Fluid Kinematics |
| Stream Line, Laminar & Turbulent Flow |
| External & Internal Flow |
| Continuity Equation. |
| Dynamics Of Ideal Fluids |
| Bernoulli’s Equation |
| Total Head; Velocity Head |
| Pressure Head; Application Of Bernoulli‟S Equitation |
| Measurement Of Flow Rate Basic Principles: Venturimeter, Pilot Tube, Orifice Meter |
| Hydraulic Turbines: Classifications, Principles. |
| Centrifugal Pumps: Classifications, Principles, Performance |
Production Engineering
| Classification Of Steels |
| Mild Steal & Alloy Steel, Heat Treatment Of Steel |
| Welding – Arc Welding, Gas Welding, Resistance Welding |
| Special Welding Techniques I.E. Tig, Mig, Etc. (Brazing & Soldering), |
| Welding Defects & Testing; Ndt, |
| Foundry & Casting – Methods, Defects, Different Casting Processes, Forging, Extrusion |
| Metal Cutting Principles, Cutting Tools |
| Basic Principles Of Machining With (I) Lathe (Ii) Milling (Iii) Drilling (Iv) Shaping (V) Grinding, Machines, Tools & Manufacturing Processes. |
Educational Qualification: The minimum educational qualification is Diploma in Civil Engineeringor Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University or Institute. However, there are other education qualification for specific post.
Age Limit: There is no specific age criteria for the all the posts and age limit varies from post to post. However, the maximum age is 32 year which imply if you are below 32 year you can appear for the exam.
Moreover, there is an age relaxation permissible beyond upper age limit for the reserved categories which varies according to the category and maximum age relaxation a candidate can avail is upto 15 years.
Below is the list of list-wise post age limit.
| S No | Organisation Name | Post Name | Age limit |
| 1 | Central Water Commissio | Junior Engineer (Civil) | Upto 32 years |
| 2 | Central Water Commissio | Junior Engineer (Mechanical) | Upto 32 years |
| 3 | CPWD | Junior Engineer (Civil) | Upto 32 years |
| 4 | CPWD | Junior Engineer (Electrical) | Upto 32 years |
| 5 | Department of Post | Junior Engineer (Civil) | Upto 27 years |
| 6 | MES | Junior Engineer (Civil) | Upto 30 years |
| 7 | MES | Junior Engineer (Electrical and Mechanical) | Upto 30 years |
| 8 | MES | Junior Engineer (Quality Surveying and Contract) | Upto 27 years |
| 9 | Farrakka Barrage (Project) | Junior Engineer (Civil) | Upto 30 years |
| 10 | Farrakka Barrage (Project) | Junior Engineer (Electrical) | Upto 30 years |
| 11 | Farrakka Barrage (Project) | Junior Engineer (Mechanical) | Upto 30 years |
| 12 | Director General Border Roads Organisation | Junior Engineer (Civil) | Upto 30 years |
| 13 | Director General Border Roads Organisation | Junior Engineer (Electrical) | Upto 30 years |
| 14 | Director General Border Roads Organisation | Junior Engineer (Mechanical) | Upto 30 years |
| 15 | Central Water Power Research Station | Junior Engineer (Civil) | Upto 30 years |
| 16 | Central Water Power Research Station | Junior Engineer (Electrical) | Upto 30 years |
| 17 | Dte of Quality Assurance(Naval) | Junior Engineer (Naval Quality Assurance) – (Mechanical) | Upto 30 years |
| 18 | Dte of Quality Assurance(Naval) | Junior Engineer (Naval Quality Assurance) – (Electrical) | Upto 30 years |
| 19 | National Technical Research Organisation | Junior Engineer (Civil) | Upto 30 years |
| 20 | National Technical Research Organisation | Junior Engineer (Electrical) | Upto 30 years |
| 21 | National Technical Research Organisation | Junior Engineer (Mechanical) | Upto 30 years |