SSC JE Syllabus
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The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the SSC JE exam annually to recruit candidates for Junior Engineer posts. The SSC JE exam includes the 2 tiers, Paper 1 and Paper 2. Being familiar with the topic-wise weightage and structure of each tier can certainly improve candidates’ preparation strategy and help candidates to clear understanding of the latest SSC JE Syllabus 2025 and exam pattern. In this article, we are covering a detailed SSC JE Syllabus and Exam Pattern for all engineering branches (Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical).
SSC JE Syllabus 2025
| Exam Name | SSC Junior Engineer (JE) |
|---|---|
| Posts | Civil, Electrical, Mechanical Engineers |
| Stages | Paper 1 (Objective) + Paper 2 (Descriptive) |
| Mode | Paper 1 – Online (CBT)Paper 2 – Offline (Written) |
| Total Marks | 400 (Paper 1: 200 + Paper 2: 300) |
| Negative Marking | Yes, 0.25 mark for each wrong answer in Paper 1 |
SSC JE Paper 1 Syllabus (Objective Type)
General Intelligence & Reasoning (50 Questions – 50 Marks)
Analogies
Similarities and Differences
Space Visualization
Problem Solving
Decision Making
Visual Memory
Discrimination
Observation
Relationship Concepts
Arithmetical Reasoning
Verbal and Non-verbal Series
Coding-Decoding
Syllogism
Statement & Conclusion
Directions
Blood Relations
Number Series
General Awareness (50 Questions – 50 Marks)
Current Affairs (National & International)
History
Geography
Indian Polity & Constitution
Economic Scene
Scientific Research
General Science
Awards & Honors
Sports
Books & Authors
Important Days
General Engineering (100 Questions – 100 Marks)
You must choose only one discipline based on your qualification and applied post:
A. Civil Engineering:
Building Materials
Estimating, Costing & Valuation
Surveying
Soil Mechanics
Hydraulics
Irrigation Engineering
Transportation Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Structural Engineering
RCC Design
Steel Design
B. Electrical Engineering:
Basic Concepts
Circuit Law
Magnetic Circuit
AC Fundamentals
Measurement and Measuring Instruments
Electrical Machines
Synchronous Machines
Fractional kW Motors
Transformers
Generation, Transmission and Distribution
Utilization of Electrical Energy
Estimation and Costing
C. Mechanical Engineering:
Theory of Machines and Machine Design
Engineering Mechanics and Strength of Materials
Properties of Pure Substances
1st and 2nd Laws of Thermodynamics
IC Engines
Air Standard Cycles for IC Engines
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
Rankine Cycle of Steam
Boilers
Fluid Mechanics & Machinery
Production Engineering
Industrial Engineering
SSC JE Paper 2 Syllabus (Descriptive – 300 Marks)
Type: Conventional Descriptive Written Paper
Duration: 2 Hours
Choose one subject only based on your branch:
Civil Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
It includes deeper technical and application-based questions from the Paper 1 General Engineering topics but in descriptive format.
Negative Marking
Paper 1: 0.25 marks will be deducted for every wrong answer.
Paper 2: No negative marking (Descriptive).
Posts under SSC CHSL:
Lower Division Clerk (LDC)
Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA)
Data Entry Operator (DEO)
Postal/Sorting Assistant (PA/SA)
Interested candidates are advised to read the full Notification before applying online.
Important link
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