Short information: SSC Junior Engineer recruitment covers Civil, Mechanical and Electrical engineering through two papers. This page gives the exam pattern and main topics in simple words.

Exam Pattern

Section / PaperQuestionsMarks
General Intelligence and Reasoning5050
General Awareness5050
General Engineering (your branch)100100
  • Paper 1: 200 questions, 200 marks, 2 hours
  • 0.25 mark deducted for each wrong answer in Paper 1
  • Paper 2: questions on your chosen engineering branch only, as per the notification
  • Followed by document verification

How to Prepare

  • Download the syllabus from the latest official notification.
  • Solve previous year papers to understand the level.
  • Take timed mock tests and track weak topics.
  • Revise current affairs of the last 6–8 months for General Awareness.

The pattern above is based on recent notifications. The board can change it, so always match it with the latest official notification.

Important Links

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there negative marking in SSC JE?

0.25 mark deducted for each wrong answer in Paper 1.

Where can I get the official syllabus?

It is part of the official notification on ssc.gov.in.

Please note: We prepare this page from the official notification and other public updates. Dates and links can change. Check the official website before you apply, pay a fee or download any document.