The SSC JE exam is one of India's most competitive engineering exams conducted annually by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) to recruit Junior Engineers in various departments of the Government of India.
Branches Eligible
- Civil Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
Post & Pay Scale
The Junior Engineer post is Group 'B' (Non-Gazetted), Non-Ministerial in Level-6 with a pay scale of Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400 (7th CPC).
Recruiting Organizations
| S.No. | Organization | Post |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Border Road Organization (BRO) | Junior Engineer (Civil) |
| 2 | Border Road Organization (BRO) | Junior Engineer (Electrical) |
| 3 | Border Road Organization (BRO) | Junior Engineer (Mechanical) |
| 4 | Brahmaputra Board, Ministry of Jal Shakti | Junior Engineer (Civil) |
| 5 | Central Public Works Department (CPWD) | Junior Engineer (Civil) |
| 6 | Central Public Works Department (CPWD) | Junior Engineer (Electrical) |
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Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must be Indian citizens or meet specific conditions related to origin and residency as detailed in the official SSC JE notification.
Educational Qualification & Age
Each post has specific educational qualifications and age limits. Most require a Diploma or Degree in the respective engineering discipline. Age limits vary from 30 to 32 years.
Paper-I Exam Pattern
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 50 | 50 | 2 Hours (2 Hours 40 Minutes for scribe-eligible candidates) |
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 | |
| General Engineering (Civil / Electrical / Mechanical) | 100 | 100 |
Note: 0.25 mark deduction in Paper-I and 1 mark in Paper-II for each wrong answer.
Syllabus
The syllabus covers General Intelligence, Awareness, and technical subjects based on the candidate’s discipline: Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering. It includes topics such as:
- Building Materials
- RCC & Steel Design
- Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulics
- Environmental Engineering
- Thermodynamics, Power Systems, Machines (for respective branches)
SSC JE Admit Card 2025
Candidates can download their admit cards by visiting the SSC regional websites based on their zones.
Important Dates
- Notification Date: 30 June 2025
- Last Date to Apply: 21 July 2025
- Paper-I Exam: 27 Oct – 31 Oct 2025
- Paper-II Exam: Jan–Feb 2026
FAQs
Q. Is SSC JE tough?
Ans. With good preparation, the exam is manageable. Competition is high due to the number of applicants.
Q. Which is better – SSC JE or RRB JE?
Ans. Both offer central government jobs; SSC JE provides diverse departmental postings while RRB JE focuses on railway sectors.
Q. Where can I download SSC JE 2025 Notification?
Ans. Visit the official SSC website: https://ssc.gov.in/