SSC JE Syllabus
Junior Engineer · Civil, Electrical, Mechanical
Last reviewed Oct 05, 2026
2 Papers
Selection process
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Diploma / Degree
Min. qualification
Branch-specific selection: SSC JE candidates opt a single engineering branch (Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical) at application. Paper 1 is common at the question level across branches; Paper 2 is a descriptive branch-specific paper. Final merit uses combined score.
Syllabus by stage
Stage 1 · Qualifying + Merit
Paper 1 — Computer Based Test (Objective)
Questions
200
Marks
200
Duration
120 min
Negative
-0.25
Three sections — GI & Reasoning, General Awareness, General Engineering (Civil / Electrical / Mechanical per branch opted). Common across all branches at the question level.
Stage 2 · Merit-deciding
Paper 2 — Computer Based Test (Descriptive)
Questions
100
Marks
300
Duration
120 min
Negative
-1.0
Descriptive branch-specific paper (Civil OR Electrical OR Mechanical). Content covered post-launch.
Detailed syllabus page coming soon.
Top posts & pay scale
Pay Level 6
Junior Engineer (Civil) — CPWD
₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 / month
Pay Level 6
Junior Engineer (Electrical) — CPWD
₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 / month
Pay Level 6
Junior Engineer (Mechanical) — CWC
₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 / month
Pay Level 6
Junior Engineer — MES / BRO
₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 / month
Eligibility
EducationDiploma or Degree in Civil / Electrical / Mechanical Engineering
Age18–32 years (varies by department · SC/ST +5 yrs · OBC +3 yrs · PwD +10 yrs)
NationalityIndian citizen
Application fee₹100 (General) · Free for women, SC, ST, PwD, Ex-servicemen