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Staff Selection Commission Junior Engineer Exam 2023 ( SSC JE )

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Dewesh Nandan PrasadAssociate Senior Executive

Updated on Sep 21, 2023 12:36 IST

SSC JE 2023: The Staff Selection Commission will conduct the SSC JE Tier 1 on October 9, 10, and 11, 2023. On the other hand, the Tier 2 exam will conducted on December 4, 2023. The commission will release the application status for the SSC JE exam soon in the month of September/October 2023. In between this, the SSC changed the negative marking scheme for the SSC JE exam on September 18, 2023.  Earlier, the application correction window was closed on August 18, 2023.

The SSC JE 2023 syllabus for Tier 1 comprises three papers General Intelligence and Reasoning for 50 marks, General Awareness for 50 marks, and General Engineering for 100 marks. The third paper i.e., the General Engineering paper is subject-specific and divided into three parts: Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Electrical Engineering. The third paper is selected according the subject of the candidates.

The candidates are advised to check the SSC JE exam pattern, eligibility, and syllabus before appearing in the SSC JE 2023 exam. Earlier, the SSC released the SSC JE marks on June 13, 2023, for the year 2022-23. Candidates can check the marks for the SSC JE 2022-23 through the direct link provided in the article. 

The service preference form for candidates will shortly be made available on the SSC regional websites. The SSC JE service preference form must be completed by candidates and uploaded to the regional website. The service preference form requires applicants to indicate their department preferences as well. A copy of the service preference form should be kept by candidates for their records.

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Q:   When will the SSC JE be conducted?

A:

The SSC JE Exam will be conducted on October 9, 10, and 11, 2023 for Tier 1, and Tier 2 will be conducted on December 4, 2023.  The SSC JE exam is conducted annually by the Staff Selection Commission to recruit Junior Engineers for Group-B (non-gazetted) posts in level-6 (INR 35,400-INR 1,12,400) of the pay matrix of the seventh Central Pay Commission under various departments of the Government of India. It is a national-level exam that tests candidates' knowledge and skills in their respective engineering fields, including Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering. The exam consists of two stages- Paper 1 and Paper 2, and the selection process includes a written examination followed by a personal interview. 

Q:   What are the total number of vacancies released for SSC JE exam?

A:

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) releases roughly 1000 vacancies every year. However, the number of vacancies differs every year according to the need of the departments under Government of India. The canidates can check the vacancy details for the previous year below:

SSC JE Vacancy Details
SSC JE Vacancy in 20231324
SSC JE Vacancy in 20222798
SSC JE Vacancy in 2021887
SSC JE Vacancy in 2020785
SSC JE Vacancy in 20191152

Note: The vacancies are announced by the SSC through official notification. However, the commission can change the number of vacancies amidst of the recruitmnet process as per the need of the organisations. The candidates are advised to regulary go through the official website for the latest information regaring the vacancies of the SSC JE.

Q:   When the SSC JE 2023 notification was out?

A:

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) released the notification for the SSC JE exam on July 26, 2023. The notification was released to recruit Junior Engineers in different Departments under Government. The recruitment notification was released for the recruitment of Civil engineers, Mechanical Engineers and Quantity Surveying & Contracts. The notification ws released in the PDF format that comprised the details like application date, application correction date, application fee, eligibility, number of vacancies & more. The candidates were allowed to access the notification from the offcial website. The steps to download the PDF has been given below:

  • Go to the official website
  • Click on the SSC JE notification link 
  • The SSC JE 2023 notification PDF will appear on the screen
  • Download the PDF and save it for later use

SSC JE Full Form

The full form of the SSC JE exam is the Staff Selection Commission Junior Engineer exam. The SSC JE is an abbreviation of the Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Quality Surveying & Contracts) Examination. It is derived from the post name to which the appointment will be made after the recommendation of the exam.

SSC JE Dates 2023

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of SSC JE 2023 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates

Oct '23

SSC JE 2023 Tier 1 Exam Date

TENTATIVE

Dec '23

SSC JE 2023 Tier 2 Exam Date

TENTATIVE
DatesPast Exam Dates

Aug '23

SSC JE Application Correction

What is SSC JE?

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Junior Engineer (JE) exam is a highly competitive and sought-after exam for engineering graduates looking for government job opportunities. The SSC JE exam is conducted annually by the Staff Selection Commission to recruit Junior Engineers for Group-B (non-gazetted) posts in level-6 (INR 35,400-1,12,400) of the pay matrix of the seventh Central Pay Commission under various departments of the Government of India. It is a national-level exam that tests candidates' knowledge and skills in their respective engineering fields, including Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering. The exam consists of two stages- Paper 1 and Paper 2, and the selection process includes a written examination followed by a personal interview. Aspirants can find detailed information about the SSC JE exam eligibility criteria, application process, exam pattern, syllabus, and preparation tips below in the article. With thousands of candidates appearing for the exam each year, cracking the SSC JE exam requires focused preparation, dedication, and hard work.

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Q:   Is it mandatory to appear for both the papers of SSC JE exam?

A:

Yes, it is mandatory to appear for both paper 1 and 2 of SSC JE exam. Both the papers are compulsary for the SSC JE exam as the Paper 1 is conducted to shortlist the candidates for mains exam and is qualifying in nature. On the other hand, the paper 2 (mains) exam is conducted to shortlist candidates for the  Document verification.

The final cut off released on the basis of the marks obtained in the paper 2 exam and the document verfication. The candidates securing the marks equal to or more than the cut off marks is considered qualified for the SSC JE exam and gets recruited as per the preferences made by the candidates.

Q:   What is the application fee for SSC JE exam?

A:

The application fee for SSC JE exam is INR 100. However, the fee is exempted for females of all categories and candidates belonging to SC/ ST/ PwD/ ExS. The candidates can pay the SSC JE application fee through online mode. However, the SSC provides multiple modes of online payment that are given below:

  • BHIM UPI
  • Net Banking 
  • Visa Card , MasterCard, Maestro, or RuPay Credit or Debit card

Earlier, the SSC used to accept the application fees online and offline both but from 2023 onwards the SSC JE application fees can only be paid online. 

Q:   In which mode is the SSC JE exam conducted?

A:

SSC JE exam is conducted in two modes- i) Computer Based Test and ii) Conventional Mode. The details of these modes have been given below for the candidates:

Computer Based Test (CBT) Mode:

The SSC JE Paper 1 (Objective Type) exam is conducted in CBT mode. Candidates have to answer multiple choice questions using a mouse or a touch screen. 

Conventional Paper-Pen Mode: 

SSC JE Paper 2 (Convntional Type) exam is conducted in offline pen paper mode. Candidates have to write down answers on the question sheet provided. The mode of Paper 2 also depends upon the specific job profile.

To conclude, SSC JE Paper 1 is conducted in online mode (CBT) whereas Paper 2 can be either in CBT or conventional paper-pen mode depending on the specific post/subject.

SSC JE 2023 Exam Highlights

SSC JE is a national-level exam organised to recruit candidates for the post of junior engineers in the projects of Central Government and Public Sector Enterprises. Following are the highlights of the SSC JE Exam.

Exam Name

SSC JE (Staff Selection Commission Junior Engineer)

Conducting Body

SSC

Exam Level

National

Vacancies

to be announced

Exam Frequency

Once a year

Exam Mode

Paper 1: Online

Paper 2: Offline

Exam Duration

Paper 1: 120 minutes

Paper 2: 120 minutes

Exam Purpose 

Selection of candidates for the post of Junior Engineer in ministries/departments/organisations of the Government of India

Exam Language

English and Hindi

Exam Helpdesk No.

011-69999845

Official Website

http://ssc.nic.in/

SSC JE 2023 Application Correction

The SSC JE application correction window was closed on August 18, 2023. The candidates can make corrections to the application form by following the steps given below:

  • Go to the official website of the Staff Selection Commission 
  • Go to the login section on the homepage.
  • Fill out the login credentials Registration Number and Password
  • Make the corrections and submit the form
  • Download the Application form and print it for future reference.

SSC JE Notification 2023

The Commission released the official SSC JE notification 2023 on July 26, 2023. SSC JE notification 2023 comprises the details of the SSC JE exam like the date of the applications, application fees, eligibility criteria, number of vacancies, and more. The candidates can download the notification for the SSC JE exam 2023 by following the steps given below:

  • Go to the official website 
  • Click on the SSC JE notification Link 
  • The SSC JE notification PDF will appear on the screen 
  • Download the PDF and save it for later use

SSC JE Notification 2023 PDF Link: Click here 

SSC JE Apply Online Link 2023

The Commission closed the SSC JE apply online link 2023 on August 16, 2023. Candidates were given around 20 days to fill out the applications online.

How to fill SSC JE Application Form 2023?

Candidates can fill out the SSE JE application form 2023 by following the given steps:

  • Visit the official website- ssc.nic.in.
  • Click on the online application link.
  • Register for the exam.
  • Fill the SSC JE online form.
  • Pay the SSC JE application fee.
  • Submit and save the confirmation page.

 

Q:   Is the SSC JE service preference form released at the regional websites?

A:
Yes, the SSC JE service preference form is released on the regional websites. The candidates are required to fill out the service preference form and submit it to the regional website. As per the service preference, the candidates will be assigned to the departments where the Document Verification will be conducted.

Q:   How many times is SSC JE held in a year?

A:
SSC JE exam is conducted every year. Each paper (I and II) of SSC JE exam is held once a year. SSC JE exam is conducted to recruit the Engineers for the Central Government departments and the Central Public Sector Enterprises. The candidates who clear the SSC JE paper 1 are called for the SSC JE paper 2.

SSC JE Vacancy 2023

The SSC released the SSC JE vacancy details on July 26, 2023, along with the release of the notification. The department-wise vacancy will be provided to the upcoming aspirants below in the article. The commission will release vacancies for mechanical engineers, civil engineers, electrical engineers, and quality and surveying & contract for the year 2023.  The candidates can check the SSC JE Vacancy details below for the year 2023:

Name of the Department Post Name Number of Vacancies
Border Roads Organization JE (C) - For Male 431
Border Roads Organization JE (E & M) - For Male 55
Central Public Works Department JE (C) 421
Central Public Works Department JE (E) 124
Central Water Commission JE (C) 188
Central Water Commission JE (M) 23
Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation (Brahmaputra Board) JE (C) Vacancies to be intimated in due course.
Farakka Barrage Project JE (C) 15
Farakka Barrage Project JE (M) 6
Military Engineer Services JE (C) 29
Military Engineer Services JE (E
& M)
18
Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (Andaman Lakshadweep Harbour Works) JE (C) 7
Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (Andaman Lakshadweep Harbour Works) JE (M) 1
National Technical Research Organization JE (C) 4
National Technical Research Organization JE (M) 1
National Technical Research Organization JE (E 1
Total 1324

 

SSC JE Eligibility 2023

The SSC JE eligibility differs from post to post. However, the basic parameters that candidates need to fulfil in order to meet SSC JE 2023 eligibility criteria are:

SSC JE Eligibility: Nationality

A candidate must be a citizen of India or a subject of Nepal/Bhutan or a Tibetan Refugee who came to India before January 1, 1962, or an Indian who migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries

SSC JE Educational Qualification

  • A candidate should have completed his/her degree/diploma in Civil/Electrical/Mechanical engineering.

SSC JE Age Limit

A candidate should be a maximum of 32 years of age.

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Q:   What is the SSC JE age limit?

A:

SSC JE age limit varies as per the post applied by a candidate. However, it varies from 21 years to 32 years. SSC JE age limit is mentioned in the official notification of the exam. The Commission provides the age relaxation for to certain categories of candidates. The candidates can checl the age limit for various posts below in the table:

Post
Organisation/Department
Age Limit
Junior Engineer (Quantity Surveying and Contracts)
Military Engineer Services (MES)
Upto 30 years
Junior Engineer (Civil, Electrical and Mechanical)
Military Engineer Services (MES)
Upto 30 years
Junior Engineer (Civil)
Department of Posts
Upto 27 years
Junior Engineer (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical)
Farakka Barrage Project
Upto 30 years
Junior Engineer (Civil)
Border Road Organization
Upto 30 years
Junior Engineer (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical)
Central Water and Power Research Station
Upto 30 years
Junior Engineer (Mechanical, Electrical)
Directorate of Quality Assurance (Naval)
Upto 30 years
Junior Engineer (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical)
National Technical Research Organization (NTRO)
Upto 30 years
Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical)
Central Water Commission
Upto 32 years
Junior Engineer (Civil, Electrical)
Central Public Works Department (CPWD)
Upto 32 years

Q:   What is the minimum educational qualification required to apply for SSC JE exam?

A:

The minimum educational qualification for the SSC JE (Junior Engineer) exam can vary depending on the post applied for. Generally, the educational qualification required for SSC JE is a three-year diploma in Engineering (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical) from a recognized university or institute.

Here are the specific educational qualifications for different streams:

  • Junior Engineer (Civil):
    • A three-year diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University/Institute, or
    • A qualification equivalent to a diploma in Civil Engineering from the Armed Forces.
  • Junior Engineer (Electrical):
    • A three-year diploma in Electrical Engineering from a recognized University/Institute, or
    • A qualification equivalent to a diploma in Electrical Engineering from the Armed Forces.
  • Junior Engineer (Mechanical):
    • A three-year diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University/Institute, or
    • A qualification equivalent to a diploma in Mechanical Engineering from the Armed Forces

Q:   Is there any negative marking in SSC JE exam?

A:

Yes, there is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer in SSC JE paper 1. The quantum of negative marking in the SSC JE exam is the one fourth. It implies that for each incorrect answer, the Commission will deduct one-fourth of the marks assigned to that question. It also means that four incorrect answer can eat up the marks scored in one correct answer. On the other hand, in Paper 2 one mark is deducted for incorrect answer. I means that if a candidate have scored 3 marks in the exam and have give three incorrect answers then the he/she will secure zero marks in the paper 2. 

SSC JE Exam Pattern 2023

The official notification mentions the SSC JE exam pattern in detail for each of the tiers of the exam. SSC JE Tier 1 exam has two papers conducted online. SSC JE Paper 1 is an objective test conducted in online mode. SSC JE Paper 2 is a subjective test conducted in offline mode. Check major highlights of both SSC JE Paper 1 and 2 below:

Particulars

SSC JE Paper 1

SSC JE Paper 2 

Exam mode

Online

Offline

Number of sections & subjects

3 [General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness and General Engineering (Civil & Structural/Electrical/Mechanical)]

1 [General Engineering (Civil & Structural/Electrical/Mechanical)]

Type of questions

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Descriptive questions

Exam duration

120 minutes

120 minutes

Number of questions

200

NA

Negative Marking

0.25 marks per incorrect answer 

1 marks per incorrect answer

Total marks

200

300

Language of paper

English and Hindi 

English and Hindi  

The official advertisement will notify the SSC JE Exam Pattern 2023. The above illustration is based on the previous notification. But it is most likely that the pattern remains the same.

SSC JE Syllabus 2023

SSC JE syllabus is notified in the official notification. The candidates are tested for their engineering aptitude in the tier 1 exam. The Commission test the subjective knowledge of the candidates in tier 2. The candidates can check the official SSC JE Syllabus 2023 and prepare accordingly.

SSC JE Selection Process 203

The SSC JE exam is the only exam conducted by the Commission to recruit engineers for specialised jobs. The SSC JE selection process includes the following steps:

Step 1: Fill SSC JE Application Form

Candidates need to visit the official website and fill out the SSC JE application form online. To apply, the aspirants first need to register on the official website. Thereafter, candidates need to log into their accounts and fill up the form online.

Step 2: Download SSC JE Admit Card

SSC JE Admit Cards will be available for download on the regional websites of the commission. SSC JE Admit Card is an important document containing information related to the exam and the candidate. Candidates are advised to preserve the admit cards until the recruitment process is over.

Step 3: Appear for SSC JE exam

Students need to appear for the SSC JE exam as per the prescribed schedule. Candidates first need to appear for SSC JE Paper 1. Thereafter, all qualifying candidates need to appear for SSC JE Paper 2.

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Step 4: Exam Result

The Staff Selection Commission declares the results for the SSC JE exam on its official website. The SSC JE results are released in PDF format for different categories.

Step 5: SSC JE Answer Key

SSC JE Answer Key is released online. The SSC also releases the response sheet along with the answer key. The candidates can download the SSC JE answer key and question paper by logging in with the roll number and password. After the declaration of the result, the final answer key with the correct answers is released.

Q:   Is the SSC JE Selection Process Changed?

A:

Yes, the SSC JE 2023 selection process was changed on February 28, 2023. The Commission will not conduct the Document Verification (DV) at its regional offices instead, it will be conducted at the indented departments. These changes were done to expedite the recruitment process. The Commission ask the candidates about their preference of departments for the final appointment purposes.

The candidates can check the selection process for the SSC JE 2023 exam below:

The SSC JE selection process comprises three steps: 

  • Tier 1 exam: A compucter based test (CBT) is conducted by the SSC to select candidates for the Tier 2 exam. The selection is done in the ratio of 1:3 (3 candidates per seat). 
  • Tier 2 exam: It uis also a CBT exam to shortlist the candidates for the Documnet Verification (DV). 
  • Document Verification (DV): The shortlisted candidates have to present thier certificates and documents to the SSC. The commission verifies documents and after that are appointed to various departments according to their preferences. 

Q:   When the SSC JE 2022 Paper 2 result was released?

A:

SSC JE 2022 final rsult was released on May 24, 2023 for the Tier 2 on the official website ssc.nic.in. The result was released in teh PDF format that comprised the number of provisional candidates shortlisted for the appointment. A total of 2798 candidates have been provisionally allocated the posts and departments on the basis of their performance in Paper 1, and Paper 2 and the preference of posts. The steps to download the SSC JE results have been given below for the candidates:

  • Visit the official website – ssc.nic.in
  • Click on the Result tab
  • Click on the JE tab
  • Click on the result link
  • View, download and save the SSC JE result

The shotlisted candidates were called for the document verification (DV) by the SSC. The candidates selected after the document verification were selected as Junior Engineers in the various departments under the Government of India. 

SSC JE Cutoff 2023

The Commission releases the SSC JE cutoff 2023 for each category and for each engineering stream separately. Besides the cutoff, the Commission also releases the number of candidates available under each stream for the next phase of the exam. The candidates can check the SSC JE cutoff marks on the result PDF itself.

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SSC Address

Staff Selection Commission

Block No-12, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110091

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Here are the reservation rules for SSC JE (Junior Engineer) recruitment by Staff Selection Commission (SSC):

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The Staff Selection Commission Junior Engineer (SSC JE) individual result usually contains the following details:

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Obtaining the SSC JE cut-off marks does not guarantee a job. It is only the minimum score that a candidate must obtain in order to qualify for the next stage of the selection process or for final selection.

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Yes, the SSC JE cut-off is usually released along with the result or soon after the result declaration. The cut-off is the minimum score that a candidate must obtain in order to qualify for the next stage of the selection process or for final selection.

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