SSC JE Exam Pattern and Syllabus 2026 - Complete Guide
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the detailed exam pattern and syllabus for the Junior Engineer (JE) Examination 2026. Candidates aspiring for posts in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Telecom, Computer Science & IT, and Scientific Assistant streams can now access the full syllabus and exam structure to start their preparation effectively.
Understanding the latest exam pattern will help candidates focus on key subjects and weightage for Paper-I and Paper-II. This guide also covers the important dates, selection process, and other crucial information to assist applicants in their journey.
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SSC JE Exam Pattern 2026
The exam consists of two papers - Paper-I (qualifying in nature) and Paper-II (for merit list preparation). Both papers are Computer Based Tests (CBT) with negative marking applied for wrong answers.
Paper-I Details
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 50 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| General Engineering (Stream opted) | 100 | 100 |
| Total | 200 Questions | 200 Marks |
Duration: 2 hours
Paper-II Details
| Subject | Questions / Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| General Engineering (Part A/B/C/D/E/F/G as per application) | 100 Questions / 300 Marks | 2 Hours (2 hours 40 minutes for scribe) |
Selection Process
SSC Junior Engineer selection involves qualifying Paper-I followed by merit-based selection on Paper-II normalized marks. Candidates must clear the minimum qualifying marks which vary by category.
Minimum Qualifying Marks
| Category | Minimum Marks (%) |
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| Unreserved (UR) | 30% |
| OBC / EWS | 25% |
| Others | 20% |
Detailed Syllabus Overview
- General Intelligence & Reasoning: Analogies, Visual Memory, Coding-Decoding, Number Series, Problem Solving.
- General Awareness: Current Events, Science, History, Culture, Geography, Economy, Polity related to India and neighbors.
- Civil & Structural Engineering: Mechanics, Structural Analysis, Construction Materials, Surveying, Hydrology.
- Electrical Engineering: Network Theorems, AC Fundamentals, Electrical Machines, Power Electronics.
- Mechanical Engineering: Strength of Materials, Machine Design, Fluid Mechanics, Thermal Engineering.
- CS, IT & Telecom: Mathematics, Digital Logic, Programming, Networks, Electronics.
How to Apply
Candidates can apply online through the official SSC website once the application window opens. Make sure to fill the form carefully and pay the required fee before the last date.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
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| Download SSC JE Syllabus PDF | Click Here |
| SSC JE Recruitment Notification PDF | Click Here |
| SSC Official Website | Click Here |
| Homepage | Sarkari CSC |
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| Telegram | Sarkari CSC Telegram Group |
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