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SSC JE

What is SSC JE Exam?

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the SSC Junior Engineer (SSC JE) Exam annually to recruit qualified engineers for various government departments and ministries.
The SSC JE 2025 Notification will be released on 5th August 2025 and online application form will be availabe till 28th August 2025, and Paper I is scheduled for October-November 2025.

Aspirants must thoroughly understand the SSC JE syllabus to excel in this competitive exam.
The SSC JE Exam 2025 consists of two papers—Paper I and Paper II—and covers three major engineering disciplines: Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering.
Only candidates who qualify for both papers will be eligible for document verification.

To achieve success in the SSC JE Exam 2025, candidates should follow a well-structured preparation strategy and refer to expert guidance.
The SSC JE result 2025 will determine the selection of deserving candidates for prestigious government engineering roles in various goverment Organizations
like-Border Road Organization (BRO),Central Public Works Department (CPWD),Central Water and Power Research Station,Central Water Commission,
Military Engineer Services (MES),National Technical Research Organization (NTRO), DGQA-NAVAL, Ministry of Defence, Brahmaputra Board, Ministry of Jal Shakti etc.
This article provides a comprehensive overview of the SSC JE syllabus, exam pattern, and preparation tips to help aspirants succeed.

Eligibility Criteria

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) sets specific eligibility criteria for candidates applying for the Junior Engineer (JE) posts.
These criteria include educational qualifications, age limits, and other requirements, which aspirants must fulfill to be eligible for the SSC JE Exam 2025.
The SSC JE 2024 eligibility criteria serve as a reference, and similar requirements are expected for SSC JE 2025.
Candidates must ensure they meet the prescribed educational qualifications and age limits before applying.
Below is an overview of the expected eligibility criteria, including the details of posts, required qualifications, and age restrictions for the upcoming SSC JE recruitment.

Post Wise Educational Qualification & Age

SSC JE Posts Table

Organization	Post	Essential Educational Qualifications
Border Roads Organization (BRO)	Junior Engineer (Civil)	Degree in Civil Engineering OR Diploma in Civil Engineering with two years of experience
Central Public Works Department (CPWD)	Junior Engineer (Civil)	Diploma in Civil Engineering
Central Public Works Department (CPWD)	Junior Engineer (Electrical)	Diploma in Electrical Engineering
Central Water Commission (CWC)	Junior Engineer (Civil)	Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering
Central Water Commission (CWC)	Junior Engineer (Mechanical)	Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
Military Engineer Services (MES)	Junior Engineer (Civil)	Degree in Civil Engineering OR Diploma in Civil Engineering with two years of experience
Military Engineer Services (MES)	Junior Engineer (Electrical & Mechanical)	Degree in Electrical/ Mechanical Engineering OR Diploma in Electrical/ Mechanical Engineering with two years of experience
Farakka Barrage Project	Junior Engineer (Civil)	Diploma in Civil Engineering
Farakka Barrage Project	Junior Engineer (Mechanical)	Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Age Limit Table

Category	Age Limit
CPWD (Junior Engineers)	Up to 32 years
All Other Posts	Up to 30 years

SSC JE Exam Pattern

Paper-I: Duration 2 Hours

Mode of Paper	Subject	No. of Questions	Max Marks
Paper-I (Objective Type, Computer-Based)	General Intelligence & Reasoning	50	50
	General Awareness	50	50
	Part–A: Civil & Structural Engineering Or Part–B: Electrical Engineering Or Part–C: Mechanical Engineering	100	100

Paper 2: Duration 2 Hours (2 hours 40 minutes for candidates eligible for scribe)

Mode of Paper	Subjects	No. of Questions / Max Marks
Paper-II (Descriptive Type)	Part-A: General Engineering (Civil & Structural)	100 Questions / 300 Marks
	Part-B: General Engineering (Electrical)
	Part-C: General Engineering (Mechanical)

SSC JE Syllabus

Paper 1

General Intelligence & Reasoning:

The Syllabus for General Intelligence would include questions of both verbal and non-verbal type. The test may include questions on analogies, 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. The test will also include questions designed to test the candidate’s abilities to deal with abstract ideas and symbols and their relationships, arithmetical computations and other analytical functions.

General Awareness:

Questions will be aimed at testing the candidate’s general awareness of the environment around him/her and its application to society. Questions will also be designed to test knowledge of current events and of such matters of everyday observations and experience in their scientific aspect as may be expected of any educated person. The test will also include questions relating to India and its neighbouring countries especially pertaining to History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Polity and Scientific Research, etc. These questions will be such that they do not require a special study of any discipline.

General Engineering: Civil & Structural, Electrical and Mechanical:

Part-A (Civil Engineering):

Building 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.

Part-B (Electrical Engineering):

Basic 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.

Part-C Mechanical Engineering:

Theory 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 2

SSC JE Syllabus 2025

SSC JE Syllabus 2025 For Civil Engineering (Part A)

Topic	Details
Building Materials	Physical and chemical properties, classification, standard tests, uses and manufacture/quarrying of materials.
Estimating, Costing, and Valuation	Estimate, glossary of technical terms, analysis of rates, unit of measurement, cost estimation for various structures.
Surveying	Principles, measurement of distance, chain surveying, theodolite traversing, leveling, contouring, and advanced equipment.
Soil Mechanics	Soil properties, permeability, compaction, shear strength, bearing capacity, and different tests.
Hydraulics	Fluid properties, Bernoulli’s theorem, flow-through pipes, open channels, weirs, pumps, and turbines.
Irrigation Engineering	Types of irrigation, water requirements, hydrology, canal design, flood control, and water logging.
Transportation Engineering	Highway engineering, pavement design, railway engineering, traffic engineering, and road safety.
Environmental Engineering	Water supply, sewage treatment, solid waste management, air and noise pollution control.

SSC JE Syllabus 2025 For Electrical Engineering (Part B)

Topic	Details
Basic Concepts	Resistance, inductance, capacitance, current, voltage, power, circuit laws, and electromagnetic induction.
AC Fundamentals	Waveform representation, resonance, poly-phase systems, and sinusoidal response.
Measurement and Instruments	Power and energy measurement, ammeters, voltmeters, wattmeters, multimeters, CRO, and earth fault detection.
Electrical Machines	DC machines, transformers, induction motors, synchronous machines, and fractional kilowatt motors.
Generation, Transmission, and Distribution	Power factor improvement, circuit breakers, switchgear protection, lightning arresters, and power stations.
Estimation and Costing	Lighting schemes, electric installation, IE rules, and earthing practices.
Utilization of Electrical Energy	Illumination, electric heating, welding, electroplating, and electric drives.
Basic Electronics	PN Junction diodes, transistors, BJT, JFET, and basic circuits.

SSC JE Syllabus 2025 For Mechanical Engineering (Part C)

Topic	Details
Theory of Machines	Simple machines, flywheels, power transmission, clutches, and gears.
Engineering Mechanics	Forces, laws of motion, friction, stress-strain concepts, and bending moments.
Thermal Engineering	Thermodynamics, air standard cycles, Rankine cycle, steam boilers, and IC engines.
Fluid Mechanics	Fluid properties, pressure measurement, fluid kinematics, and flow rate.
Hydraulic Machinery	Hydraulic turbines, centrifugal pumps, and their applications.
Material Science	Classification, properties of engineering materials, and heat treatment.
Production Engineering	Metal cutting, welding, casting, machine tools, and manufacturing processes.