SSC JE Exam Pattern 2025: Check Subject-wise Pattern for Paper 1 & 2

The SSC JE exam pattern has been revised, but major changes have not been seen in the syllabus of the SSC JE exam 2025. The exam continues to have two papers- Paper 1 (Ojective type) and Paper 2 (Objective type). Paper 1 determines the General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness and General Engineering tendencies of the candidates. On the other hand, the Paper 2 tests the General Engineering of the candidates on specific engineering branch/displine-civil, mechanical and electrical. 

The latest syllabus and the exam pattern can be checked on the official SSC JE notification that was released on the official website. Candidates are advised to prepare from the latest syllabus to prepare in the right direction.

The SSC JE exam is conducted in two stages - Paper-I Paper-II The candidates are required to appear and clear both the stages of exam. The final merit list will be prepared after adding the marks of SSC JE paper 1 and 2.

Books you can refer for different sections are: 1. Quantitative Aptitude: Reasoning & Aptitude 2023 for GATE IES and PSU Examinations Logical Reasoning Fast Track Objective Arithmetic Book Quicker Maths Analytical Reasoning Book A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning - RS AGARWAL 2. English & Reasoning: Raymond Murphy or Martin Hewings Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis Wren and Martin High School Grammar. Essential English Grammar with Answers Objective General English by SP Bakshi 3. General Knowledge: Manorama Yearbook 2025.

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.

Yes, Staff Selection Commission conducts the SSC JE exam every year. The exam process begins with the release of SSC JE notification. Candidates need to read the official notification carefully to ascertain that they fulfil all the eligibility criteria to appear for the exam.

Staff Selection Commission SSC postponed the exam date of the Paper 1 of Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Quantity Surveying & Contracts) Examination, 2025. The SSC JE Paper 1 is expected to be held in December 2025. The Paper 2 will be conducted in January -February 2026. 

The SSC JE eligibility criteria comprise nationality, age limit, and educational qualification. Candidates must be Indian citizens, and their age should be between 18 and 30 or 32 years. It depends upon the specific department. Candidates should have an educational degree or Diploma in civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering from a recognised university. 

Candidates who clear the SSC JE exam are appointed as junior engineers in the departments of the Government of India to fulfill the technical projects. The exam is conducted for the students who have a Diploma degree in the Civil, Electrical or Mechanical discipline.