The Staff Selection Commission or SSC conducts the SSC JE exam for the recruitment of Junior Engineers. The exam is conducted once in a year. SSC JE written exam is conducted in two phases-Tier I (Paper-I) and Tier II (Paper-II).
SSC conducts the JE exam so as to select the best Junior Engineers in departments like the Central Water Commission, Central Public Works Department, Military Engineering Services and Department of Posts. A wide range of posts come under SSC JE. SSC JE exam is a great opportunity for engineering graduates or diploma holders who are seeking government jobs. Candidates planning to appear for the exam must be aware of all the aspects of SSC JE – eligibility, application form, exam pattern, etc. In this article, we will provide you with all the information regarding SSC JE.
The application fees for SSC JE 2019 are Rs 100 for general category applicants. Women and applicants belonging to SC/ST, Physically Handicapped or Ex-Servicemen are exempted from paying the application fees. Application fees for SSC JE can be paid online as well as offline. Applicants can pay the fees online through SBI Net Banking or through Debit Cards / Credit Cards of any other banks. Fees can also be paid offline through SBI Challan.
Before applying for the exam, candidates must ensure they meet the following SSC JE 2019 eligibility criteria:
A candidate should be either:
a) citizen of India, or
b) subject of Nepal, or
c)a subject of Bhutan, or
d)a Tibetan refugee who came to India before the 1st January 1963 with the intention of permanently settling in India, or
e)a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.
Note: A candidate belonging to categories b, c, d and e above shall be a person in whose favor a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India.
| Organization & Post | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Central Water Commission- Junior Engineer (Civil) | Up to 32 years |
| Central Water Commission- Junior Engineer (Mechanical) | Up to 32 years |
| CPWD- Junior Engineer (Civil) | Up to 32 years |
| CPWD- Junior Engineer (Electrical) | Up to 32 years |
| Department of post- Junior Engineer (Civil) | Up to 27 years |
| MES- Junior Engineer (Civil) | Up to 30 years |
| MES- Junior Engineer (Electrical and Mechanical) | Up to 30 years |
| MES- Junior Engineer (Quality Surveying and Contract) | Up to 27 years |
| Farrakka Barrage (Project)- Junior Engineer (Civil) | Up to 30 years |
| Farrakka Barrage (Project)- Junior Engineer (Electrical) | Up to 30 years |
| Farrakka Barrage (Project)- Junior Engineer (Mechanical) | Up to 30 years |
| Director General Border Roads Organisation- Junior Engineer (Civil) | Up to 30 years |
| Director General Border Roads Organization- Junior Engineer (Electrical) | Up to 30 years |
| Director General Border Roads Organization- Junior Engineer (Mechanical) | Up to 30 years |
| Central Water Power Research Station- Junior Engineer (Civil) | Up to 30 years |
| Central Water Power Research Station- Junior Engineer (Electrical) | Up to 30 years |
| Central Water Power Research Station- Junior Engineer (Electrical) | Up to 30 years |
| Dte of Quality Assurance(Naval)- Junior Engineer (Mechanical) | Up to 30 years |
| Dte of Quality Assurance(Naval)- Junior Engineer (Electrical) | Up to 30 years |
| National Technical Research Organization- Junior Engineer (Civil) | Up to 30 years |
| National Technical Research Organization- Junior Engineer (Electrical) | Up to 30 years |
| National Technical Research Organization- Junior Engineer (Mechanical) | Up to 30 years |
Note: There is age relaxation for candidates belonging to reserved categories:
i. SC/ST -5 years
ii. OBC – 3 years
iii. PH – 10 years
iv. PH (OBC)-13 years
v. PH (SC/ST) – 15 years
vi. Ex-Servicemen (General) – 3 years after deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age as on the closing date on receipt of online application.
vii. Ex-Servicemen (OBC) – 6 years (3 years+3 years) after deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age as on the closing date on receipt of online application.
viii. Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST) 8 years (3 years+5 years) after deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age as on the closing date on receipt of online application.
| Post | Educational and Other Qualification |
|---|---|
| Junior Engineer (Civil), CPWD | Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognised University or Institute. |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical), CPWD | Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University or Institute. |
| Junior Engineer (Civil), Department of Posts | Three years diploma or equivalent in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or Institute. |
| Junior Engineer (Civil), MES | Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University, OR i) Three years diploma in Civil Engineering ii) Two years experience in Planning, Execution, and Maintenance of Civil Engineering works. |
| Junior Engineer (Quantity Surveying & Contract), MES | i) 3 years diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University. OR ii) Passed Intermediate examination in Building and Quantity Surveying Sub-divisional-II of the Institute of Surveyors. |
| Junior Engineer (Civil), Central Water Commission | Degree or diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University. |
| Junior Engineer (Mechanical), Central Water Commission | Degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University. |
| Junior Engineer (Civil), Farrakka Barrage Project | Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University. |
| Junior Engineer (Mechanical), Farrakka Barrage Project) | Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University. |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical), Farrakka Barrage Project | Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a recognized University. |
| Junior Engineer (Civil), Border Roads Organization, Ministry of Defense | Three years diploma in Civil Engineering or equivalent. |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical/Mechanical), Border Roads Organization in Ministry of Defense | Three years diploma in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering. |
| Junior Engineer (Civil), Central Water Power Research Station | Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University. |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical/Mechanical), Central Water Power Research Station | Diploma in Electrical from a recognized University. |
| Junior Engineer (Mechanical) Dte of Quality Assurance Naval | Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University. |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical) Dte of Quality Assurance Naval | Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a recognized University. |
| Junior Engineer (Civil) National Technical Research Organization | Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical) National Technical Research Organization | Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a recognized University. |
| Junior Engineer (Mechanical) National Technical Research Organization | Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University. |
Note: There is age relaxation for candidates belonging to reserved categories:
SSC JE has a two-stage selection procedure – Tier I and Tier II. Tier I is a Computer Based Objective Test while Tier II is an Offline Written Descriptive Test. Applicants need to clear Tier I in order to appear for Tier II. The SSC JE exam pattern for both the stages is as under:
Tier I or Paper I consists of three sections, namely- General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Awareness and General Engineering. The paper carries 200 marks and has total time duration of 2 hours.
| Section | Maximum Marks | Time Duration |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 50 | Composite Time Duration of 2 Hours |
| General Awareness | 50 | |
| Part A- General Engineering (Civil & Structural) Or Part B- General Engineering (Electrical) Or Part C- General Engineering (Mechanical) | 100 | |
| Total | 200 |
Tier II or Paper II consists of one section i.e. General Engineering. The paper carries 300 marks and has total time duration of 3 hours.
| Section | Maximum Marks | Time Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Part A- General Engineering (Civil & Structural) Or Part B- General Engineering (Electrical) Or Part C- General Engineering (Mechanical) | 300 | Composite Time Duration of 3 Hours |
The syllabus for SSC JE Exam covers major three sections:
General Intelligence and Reasoning.
General Awareness.
Technical Subjects (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil & Structural).
Let’s have a look at the detailed syllabus for all these sections separately:
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | General Awareness |
|---|---|
| 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 Abstract Ideas And Symbols And Their Relationships Arithmetical Computations Other Analytical Functions. | Current Affairs India and its neighboring countries History Culture Geography Economic Science General Polity and Scientific Research, etc |
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
Theory of Machines and Machine Design
Engineering Mechanics and Strength of Materials
Properties of Pure Substances.
1st Law of Thermodynamics.
2nd Law of Thermodynamics
IC Engines Combustion
Air standard Cycles for IC Engines
IC Engine Performance
IC Engine Cooling & Lubrication.
Rankine cycle of System
Boilers
Classification
Specification
Fitting & Accessories
Air Compressors & their cycles
Refrigeration cycles
The 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 steels.
Building Materials
Estimating, Costing, and Valuation
Surveying
Soil Mechanics
Hydraulics
Irrigation Engineering
Transportation Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Theory of Structures
Concrete Technology
RCC Design, Steel Design