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Overview

SSC JE (Junior engineer) is the exam conducted by the Staff selection commission (SSC) for engineering graduate candidates from various disciplines. This exam is conducted to recruit eligible candidates for the post of junior engineer in disciplines such as civil, mechanical and electrical in various ministries/departments/offices of the Government of India. On average, 3-5 lakh people appear for this exam every year.

Eligibility Criteria

POST NAMEAGE LIMITEDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONEXPERIENCE
Junior Engineer (Civil)18-32 yearsDegree in the respective field from a recognized University/Institute
or
Diploma in the respective field from a recognized
University/ Institute/ Board
Two years’ experience in the respective field.
Junior Engineer (Electrical)
Junior Engineer (Mechanical)
  • The age limit and relaxation criteria of various posts will be according to the vacancy notification.
  • The Educational qualification and Desirable qualifications for particular posts will be as per the recruitment notification.

Physical Standard

RegionStates/Region includedPhysical Standards
Minimum HeightChest Minimum Weight
Western HimalayanJ&K, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab Hills (Area South and west of the Inter State Border between Himachal Pradesh and Punjab and North and East of Road of MukerianHoshiarpur, Garh Shankar, Ropar and Chandigarh), Uttarakhand158 CmsMinimum 75 Cm (Unexpanded) and expansion by 5 Cm47.5 Kgs
Eastern Himalayan RegionSikkim, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Assam & Hill region of West Bengal (Darjeeling and Kalimpong districts and Andaman Nicobar)152 CmsMinimum 75 Cm (Unexpanded) and expansion by 5 Cm47.5 Kgs
West Plain RegionPunjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Rajasthan, Western UP162.5 CmsMinimum 76 Cm (Unexpanded) and expansion by 5 Cm50 Kgs
Eastern PlainEastern UP, Bihar, West Bengal & Orissa and Jharkhand157 CmsMinimum 75 Cm (Unexpanded) and expansion by 5 Cm50 Kgs
Central RegionGujrat, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh, Dadra Nagar & Haveli, Daman & Diu and Chaattisgarh157 CmsMinimum 75 Cm (Unexpanded) and expansion by 5 Cm50 Kgs
Southern RegionAndhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Goa and Pondicherry, Telangana157 CmsMinimum 75 Cm (Unexpanded) and expansion by 5 Cm50 Kgs
Relaxation to sons of serving/Ex-GREF personnel)2 Cms1 Cm2 Kgs
Relaxation in DD cases (this will be applicable to own son adopted son and not any other relative 2 Cms1 Cm2 Kgs
Gorkhas (Indian Domicile)152 CmsMinimum 75 Cm (Unexpanded) and expansion by 5 Cm47.5 Kgs

Age Relaxation for Different Categories

CategoryAge Relaxation
OBC3 years
SC/ST5 years
PwD (Unreserved)10 years
PwD (OBC)13 years
PwD (SC/ST)15 years
Ex-Servicemen (ESM)03 years after deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age as on the closing date of receipt of online application.
Defence Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof.3 years
Defence Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof (SC/ST).8 years

Exam Pattern

SSC JE Paper-I Exam is an online computer based examination and Paper-II is written examination(Descriptive).

PaperSUBJECTSNO. OF QUESTIONS NO. OF MARKSNegative Marking TIME DURATION
Paper - IGeneral Intelligence and Reasoning50500.252 Hours
General Awareness50500.25
Part-A: General
Engineering (Civil &
Structural)
or
Part-B: General
Engineering (Electrical)
or
Part-C: General
Engineering
(Mechanical)
1001000.25
Total200200
Paper - IIPart-A: General
Engineering (Civil &
Structural)
or
Part-B: General
Engineering (Electrical)
or
Part-C: General
Engineering (Mechanical)
3002 Hours
Total 300

Physical Test

ActivityMaximum MarksTime Available
One mile runOnly passing the test is mandatory 10 Minutes

Syllabus

The exam syllabus is as follows:

PaperSubjectTopicSub-topic
Paper IGeneral Intelligence & ReasoningAnalogies
Similarities
Differences
Space visualization
Problem solving
Analysis
Judgment
Decision making
Visual memory
Discrimination
Observation
Relationship concepts
arithmetical reasoning
Verbal and figure classification
Arithmetical number series etc.
General AwarenessAlpha-Numeric Series
Coding and Decoding
Analogy
Following Directions
Similarities and Differences
Jumbling
Problem Solving and Analysis
Non-verbal Reasoning based on diagrams
Age Calculations
Calendar and Clock etc.
General AwarenessSocial StudiesHistory
Geography
Art and Culture
Civics
Economics
General Science
Environmental Studies
General Engineering Civil & Structural, Electrical and MechanicalCivil EngineeringBuilding Materials, Estimating
Costing and Valuation
Surveying
Soil Mechanics
Hydraulics
Irrigation Engineering
Transportation Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Structural Engineering
Theory of Structures
Concrete Technology
RCC Design
Steel Design
Electrical EngineeringBasic concepts
Circuit law
Magnetic Circuit
AC Fundamentals
Measurement and Measuring instruments
Electrical Machines
Fractional Kilowatt Motors and single phase induction Motors
Synchronous Machines
Generation
Transmission and Distribution
Estimation and Costing
Utilization and Electrical Energy
Basic Electronics.
Mechanical EngineeringTheory of Machines and Machine Design
Engineering Mechanics and Strength of Materials
Properties of Pure Substances
1st Law of Thermodynamics
2nd Law of Thermodynamics, Air standard Cycles for IC Engines
IC Engine Performance
IC Engines Combustion
IC Engine Cooling & Lubrication
Rankine cycle of System
Boilers
Classification
Specification
Fitting & Accessories
Air Compressors & their cycles
Refrigeration cycles
Principle of Refrigeration Plant
Nozzles & Steam Turbines
Properties & Classification of Fluids
Fluid Statics
Measurement of Fluid Pressure
Fluid kinematics
Dynamics of Ideal fluids
Measurement of Flow rate
Basic principles
Hydraulic Turbines
Centrifugal Pumps Classification of steel.
Paper IICivil & Structural EngineeringBuilding MaterialsPhysical And Chemical Properties
Classification
Standard Tests
Uses And Manufacture/Quarrying Of Materials E.G. Building Stones
Silicate Based Materials Cement (Portland)
Asbestos Products
Timber And Wood Based Products
Laminates
Bituminous Materials
Paints
Varnishes.
Estimating, Costing and ValuationEstimate
Glossary Of Technical 18 Terms
Analysis Of Rates
Methods And Unit Of Measurement
Items Of Work – Earthwork
Brick Work (Modular & Traditional Bricks)
Rcc Work
Shuttering
Timber Work
Painting
Flooring
Plastering
Boundary Wall
Brick Building
Water Tank
Septic Tank
Bar Bending Schedule
Centre Line Method
Midsection Formula
Trapezoidal Trapezoidal Formula
Simpson’s Rule
Cost Estimate Of Septic Tank
Flexible Pavements
Tube Well
Isolates And Combined Footings
Steel Truss
Piles And Pile-Caps. Valuation – Value And Cost
Scrap Value
Salvage Value
Assessed Value
Sinking Fund
Depreciation And Obsolescence
Methods Of Valuation.
SurveyingPrinciples Of Surveying
Measurement Of Distance
Chain Surveying
Working Of Prismatic Compass
Compass Traversing
Bearings
Local Attraction
Plane Table Surveying
Theodolite Traversing
Adjustment Of Theodolite
Levelling
Definition Of Terms Used In Levelling
Contouring
Curvature And Refraction Corrections
Temporary And Permanent Adjustments Of Dumpy Level
Methods Of Contouring
Uses Of Contour Map
Tachometric Survey
Curve Setting
Earth Work Calculation
Advanced Surveying Equipment
Soil MechanicsOrigin Of Soil
Phase Diagram
Definitions-Void Ratio Porosity
Degree Of Saturation
Water Content
Specific Gravity Of Soil Grains
Unit Weights
Density Index And Interrelationship Of Different Parameters
Grain Size Distribution Curves And Their Uses Index Properties Of Soils
Atterberg‟s Limits
Isi Soil Classification And Plasticity Chart Permeability Of Soil
Coefficient Of Permeability
Determination Of Coefficient Of Permeability
Unconfined And Confined Aquifers
Effective Stress
Quick Sand
Consolidation Of Soils
Principles Of Consolidation
Degree Of Consolidation Pre-Consolidation Pressure
Normally Consolidated Soil
Elog P Curve
Computation Of Ultimate Settlement Shear Strength Of Soils
Direct Shear Test
Vane Shear Test
Triaxial Test Soil Compaction
Laboratory Compaction Test
Maximum Dry Density And Optimum Moisture Content
Earth Pressure Theories
Active And Passive Earth Pressures
Bearing Capacity Of Soils
Plate Load Test
Standard Penetration Test
HydraulicsFluid Properties
Hydrostatics
Measurements Of Flow
Bernoulli’s Theorem And Its Application
Flow Through Pipes
Flow In Open Channels
Weirs
Flumes
Spillways
Pumps And Turbines
Irrigation EngineeringDefinition
Necessity
Benefits
2ii Effects Of Irrigation
Types And Methods Of Irrigation
Hydrology – Measurement Of Rainfall
Run Off Coefficient
Rain Gauge
Losses From Precipitation – Evaporation
Infiltration Etc Water Requirement Of Crops
Duty
Delta And Base Period
Kharif And Rabi Crops
Command Area
Time Factor
Crop Ratio
Overlap Allowance
Irrigation Efficiencies Different Type Of Canals
Types Of Canal Irrigation
Loss Of Water In Canals Canal Lining – Types And Advantages Shallow And Deep To Wells
Yield From A Well Weir And Barrage
Failure Of Weirs And Permeable Foundation
Slit And Scour
Kennedy’s Theory Of Critical Velocity Lacey’s Theory Of Uniform Flow Definition Of Flood
Causes And Effects, Methods Of Flood Control
Water Logging
Preventive Measure Land Reclamation
Characteristics Of Affecting Fertility Of Soils
Purposes
Methods
Description Of Land And Reclamation 19 Processes Major Irrigation Projects In India
Transportation Engineering:Highway Engineering – Cross Sectional Elements
Geometric Design
Types Of Pavements
Pavement Materials – Aggregates And Bitumen, Different Tests
Design Of Flexible And Rigid Pavements – Water Bound Macadam (Wbm) And Wet Mix Macadam (Wmm)
Gravel Road
Bituminous Construction
Rigid Pavement Joint
Pavement Maintenance
Highway Drainage
Railway Engineeringcomponents Of Permanent Way – Sleepers
Ballast
Fixtures And Fastening
Track Geometry
Points And Crossings
Track Junction
Stations And Yards Traffic Engineering – Different Traffic Survey
Speed-Flow-Density And Their Interrelationships
Intersections And Interchanges
Traffic Signals
Traffic Operation
Traffic Signs And Markings
Road Safety
Environmental EngineeringQuality Of Water
Source Of Water Supply
Purification Of Water
Distribution Of Water
Need Of Sanitation
Sewerage Systems
Circular Sewer
Oval Sewer
Sewer Appurtenances
Sewage Treatments Surface Water Drainage Solid Waste Management – Types, Effects, Engineered Management System Air Pollution – Pollutants, Causes, Effects
Control Noise Pollution – Cause
Health 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 TechnologyProperties, 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 DesignRcc 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 DesignSteel Design And Construction Of Steel Columns
Beams Roof Trusses Plate Girders
Electrical EngineeringBasic conceptsConcepts Of Resistance, Inductance, Capacitance, And Various Factors Affecting Them Concepts Of Current, Voltage, Power, Energy And Their Units
Circuit lawKirchhoff’s Law, Simple Circuit Solution Using Network Theorems
Magnetic CircuitConcepts Of Flux, Mmf, Reluctance
Different Kinds Of Magnetic Materials
Magnetic Calculations For Conductors Of Different Configuration E.G. Straight, Circular, Solenoidal, Etc Electromagnetic Induction
Self And Mutual Induction
AC FundamentalsInstantaneous
Peak
Rms And Average Values Of Alternating Waves
Representation Of Sinusoidal Wave Form, Simple Series And Parallel Ac Circuits Consisting Of Rl And C, Resonance, Tank Circuit Poly Phase System – Star And Delta Connection
3 Phase Power, Dc And Sinusoidal Response Of R-Land R-Ccircuit
Measurement and measuring instrumentsMeasurement Of Power (1 Phase And 3 Phase, Both Active And Reactive) And Energy, 2 Wattmeter Method Of 3 Phase Power Measurement
Measurement Of Frequency And Phase Angle Ammeter And Voltmeter (Both Moving Oil And Moving Iron Type)
Extension Of Range Wattmeter, Multimeters, Megger
Energy Meter Ac Bridges Use Of Cro, Signal Generator, Ct, Pt And Their Uses Earth Fault Detection
Electrical Machines(A) Dc Machine – Construction
Basic Principles Of Dc Motors And Generators, Their Characteristics, Speed Control And Starting Of Dc Motors Method Of Braking Motor
Losses And Efficiency Of Dc Machines (B) 1 Phase And 3 Phase Transformers – Construction
Principles Of Operation, Equivalent Circuit, Voltage Regulation, Oc And Sc Tests, Losses And Efficiency Effect Of Voltage
Frequency And 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 And Speed Control Of 3 Phase Induction Motors Methods Of Braking
Effect Of Voltage And Frequency Variation On Torque Speed Characteristics Fractional Kilowatt Motors And Single Phase Induction Motors: Characteristics And Applications
Synchronous MachinesGeneration Of 3-Phase Emf Armature Reaction, Voltage Regulation, Parallel Operation Of Two Alternators, Synchronizing
Control Of Active And Reactive Power Starting And Applications Of Synchronous Motors
Generation, Transmission and DistributionDifferent Types Of Power Stations, Load Factor, Diversity Factor, Demand 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 And Air, Hrc Fuses, Protection Against Earth Leakage / Over Current, Etc Buchholtz Relay
Merz-Price System Of Protection Of Generators & Transformers, Protection Of Feeders And Bus Bars Lightning Arresters
Various Transmission And Distribution System, Comparison Of Conductor Materials
Efficiency Of Different System Cable – Different Type Of Cables, Cable Rating And Derating Factor
Estimation and costingEstimation Of Lighting Scheme
Electric Installation Of Machines And Relevant Ie Rules Earthing Practices And Ie Rules
Utilization of Electrical EnergyIllumination, Electric Heating, Electric Welding, Electroplating, Electric Drives And Motors
Basic ElectronicsWorking Of Various Electronic Devices E.G. P N Junction Diodes, Transistors (Npn And Pnp Type), Bjt And Jfet Simple Circuits Using These Devices
Mechanical EngineeringTheory of Machines and Machine DesignConcept Of Simple Machine
Four Bar Linkage And Link Motion
Flywheels And Fluctuation Of Energy
Power Transmission By Belts – V-Belts And Flat Belts
Clutches – Plate And Conical Clutch
Gears – Type Of Gears
Gear Profile And Gear Ratio Calculation
Governors – Principles And Classification
Riveted Joint
Cams
Bearings
Friction In Collars And Pivots
Engineering Mechanics and Strength of MaterialsEquilibrium Of Forces
Law Of Motion
Friction
Concepts Of Stress And Strain
Elastic Limit And Elastic Constants
Bending Moments And Shear Force Diagram
Stress In Composite Bars
Torsion Of Circular Shafts
Bucklingbucking Of Columns–Euler’s And Rankin’s Theories
Thin Walled Pressure Vessels
Thermal EngineeringProperties Of Pure Substances
1st Law Of Thermodynamics
2nd Law Of Thermodynamics
Air Standard Cycles For Ic Engines
Rankine Cycle Of Steam
Fluid Mechanics & MachineryProperties & Classification Of Fluid
Fluid Statics
Measurement Of Fluid Pressure
Fluid Kinematics
Dynamics Of Ideal Fluids
Dynamics Of Ideal Fluids
Measurement Of Flow Rate Basic Principles
Hydraulic Turbines
Centrifugal Pumps
Classification Of Steels

Registration Process

  • Visit the website https://ssc.nic.in/ and click “New Registration”.
  • Read the instructions carefully and fill the form. For documents, candidates need to have their Aadhar Number and matriculation details ready for identification proof.
  • After registration, an online application is to be filled and submitted.

Next, candidates need to pay the Application Fee which is different for each category

CATEGORYFEE
General100 INR
OBC
SC/STEXEMPTED
PwD
Ex-Servicemen
Female Candidates

Final submission of the form is to be done and the application process is completed.

Previous Year Cut Offs

SSC JE Civil Final Cut Off 2022

OrganizationCategory
GeneralOBCEWSSCST
Shipping343.30-336.72319.17-
CPWD347.37345.43339.41322.01328.88
NTRO345.02----
MES338.58333.47332.31311.47317.37
BRO323.40310.53314.32290.01296.86

SSC JE Mechanical Final Cut Off 2022

OrganizationCategory
GeneralOBCEWSSCST
Naval-ME351.67-350.88308.43271.92
Shipping350.84----
CWPRS-ME367.80--323.58-
MES373.55363.75367.73346.63338.65
BRO356.63-353.06336.00327.97

SSC JE Electrical Final Cut Off 2022

OrganizationCategory
GeneralOBCEWSSCST
Naval-EE370.91362.44367.17-334.91
CPWD-EE388.09377.006380.05359.09351.79
CWPRS-ME378.81---346.27
MES373.55363.75367.73346.63338.65
BRO356.63-353.06336.00327.97