SSC JE (Staff Selection Commission Junior Engineer) exam

The SSC JE (Staff Selection Commission Junior Engineer) exam is a national-level examination conducted by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) for the recruitment of Junior Engineers in various government departments and organizations. The exam is conducted annually, and the posts are generally available in departments such as:

1. Civil Engineering
2. Mechanical Engineering
3. Electrical Engineering
4. Quantity Surveying and Contracts

Key Points about the SSC JE Exam:

1. Eligibility:

   • Educational Qualification: A candidate must have a degree or diploma in Engineering in the relevant discipline (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical) from a recognized university or institute.
   • Age Limit: The age limit generally varies between 18-32 years, depending on the post and category (relaxations are available for reserved categories as per government norms).

2. Selection Process:

   • Tier 1: Objective-type paper (online) with questions from General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, and Engineering Discipline.
   • Tier 2: Descriptive paper where candidates need to write short/long answers in their specific engineering discipline.
   • Tier 3 (if applicable): Skill/Document verification or interviews, depending on the post.

3. Exam Pattern:

   • Tier 1 (Online Objective Test):
     • Duration: 2 hours
     • Total Marks: 200
     • Subjects: General Intelligence & Reasoning (50 Marks), General Awareness (50 Marks), and Engineering Discipline (100 Marks).
   • Tier 2 (Descriptive Paper):
     • Duration: 2 hours
     • Total Marks: 300
     • The paper tests the candidate’s knowledge in their engineering discipline (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, etc.).

4. Syllabus:

   • General Intelligence & Reasoning: Analogies, spatial visualization, problem-solving, relationship concepts, etc.
   • General Awareness: Current events, Indian history, geography, culture, economics, and science.
   • Engineering Discipline: Subjects relevant to the chosen engineering branch (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical).

5. Admit Card and Results:

   • The admit card is generally available on the official SSC website a few weeks before the exam.
   • Results are declared after the completion of each stage (Tier 1 and Tier 2), and the final result is announced after document verification.

6. Salary and Benefits:

   • The salary for a Junior Engineer in government departments typically falls in the pay scale of Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400 (Level 6), depending on the specific department.

7. Application Process:

   • The application for the SSC JE exam can be done online through the official SSC website during the notification period.

Important Dates:

• Notification Release Date: Generally in the month of February or March.
• Application Dates: Typically, candidates can apply online within a month after the notification release.
• Exam Dates: The exam is usually held a few months after the application deadline.

You can check the official SSC website or notifications for the most up-to-date and specific information regarding exam dates, eligibility, and other details.