SSC JE Exam Pattern 2025: Check Subject-wise Pattern for Paper 1 & 2
Staff Selection Commission Junior Engineer Exam 2025 ( SSC JE )
Exam On - 27 Oct '25 - 31 Oct '25
SSC JE Exam Pattern 2025: The Commission conducts the SSC JE exam to recruit the candidates for Junior Engineer Posts annually. The SSC JE exam consist of two Papers namely Paper 1 and 2. Exam pattern and syllabus plays a crucial role in the preparation. It helps to know about the topic-wise weightage and structure of each tier of the examination. The exam pattern was released along with the notification of the SCC JE exam 2025. Candidates preparing for the SSC JE exam must go through the exam pattern on the page to get a better understanding of the SSC JE exam. The candidates should see the previous year's SSC JE question paper to understand the exam pattern of each stage fully.
The SSC JE Paper 1 is an objective-based examination consisting of 200 questions of one mark each. The duration of completing the examination is two hours. Also, a 0.25 negative marking is applicable for every incorrect answer in Paper I. On the other hand, SSC JE Paper 2 consists of 100 objective questions from the specific discipline chosen by candidates. For each correct answer, 3 marks will be awarded to the candidates and 1 mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer. The duration of the exam will be two hours. For unattempted questions, no marks will be deducted. Continue reading more about SSC JE 2025 Exam pattern in detail.
- SSC JE Exam Pattern Highlights 2025
- SSC JE Exam Pattern 2025 (Paper-1)
- SSC JE Exam Pattern 2025 (Paper 2)
- SSC JE 2025 exam Pattern FAQs
SSC JE Exam Pattern Highlights 2025
Check the major highlights of the SSC JE exam below:
| Particulars |
SSC JE Paper-I Highlights |
SSC JE Paper-II Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Exam mode |
Online (computer-based test) |
Online (computer-based test) |
| 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 |
MCQs; 4 options with 1 correct option |
MCQs |
| Exam duration |
2 hours (120 minutes) |
2 hours (120 minutes) |
| Number of questions |
200 |
100 |
| Total marks |
200 |
300 |
| Language of paper |
English and Hindi |
English and Hindi |
SSC JE Exam Pattern 2025 (Paper-1)
As mentioned above, SSC JE paper 1 is a Computer-Based Test (CBT) that contains objective-type Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs). There are three sections in the exam. The third section is further divided into three parts - Civil & Structural, Electrical and Mechanical. Candidates have to attempt questions from any one part only. The total duration of the exam is two hours. The question paper is set in both English and Hindi languages.
| SSC JE Paper-I Sections/Subjects | Number of Questions in SSC JE Paper-I | Total Marks in SSC JE Paper-I |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 50 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| General Engineering (Civil & Structural or Electrical or Mechanical) | 100 | 100 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
SSC JE Paper-I Marking Scheme
One mark is awarded for each correct answer in the paper. There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer.
SSC JE Exam Pattern 2025 (Paper 2)
SSC JE paper 2 is also an objective test conducted in online CBT mode (Computer Based Test). Candidates have to attempt questions from any one section - General Engineering (Civil & Structural), General Engineering (Electrical), and General Engineering (Mechanical). The questions are set in both English and Hindi languages. Candidates can attempt questions in any one language. The total duration of the exam is two hours.
| SSC JE Paper-II Subjects | Number of Questions | Total Marks in SSC JE Paper-II |
|---|---|---|
| General Engineering (Civil & Structural or Electrical or Mechanical) | 100 | 300 |
SSC JE Paper 2 Marking Scheme
One mark is awarded for each correct answer in the paper. There is a negative marking of 1 mark for every incorrect answer.
Read More: SSC JE syllabus 2025
SSC JE 2025 exam Pattern FAQs
Candidates can check below SSC JE exam pattern 2025 FAQs.
Commonly asked questions
SSC JE Exam
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 months ago
The Commission earlier released a total of 1340 vacancies. As per the official notice, the vacancies are increased. Now, the number of vacancies are 1731. The exam will be held to recruit junior engineers across the several central government departments. The notification was released on June 30, 20
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months ago
The SSC JE 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. The cut-off is decided by the commission based on various factors such as the number of candidates appearing for the exam, the difficulty leve
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months ago
The SSC JE 2025 application process started on June 30, and the last date to apply was July 21, 2025. Candidates can apply by visiting the official website at ssc.gov.in.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months ago
Yes. The authority released the notification and application form. The last date to apply was July 21, 2025. The SSC JE Tier 1 exam 2025 will be conducted tentatively from October 27 to 31.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months ago
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.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months ago
According to the 7th Central Pay Commission, the SSC JE salary under Pay Level 6 falls within a pay scale of INR 35,400 to INR 112,400. After deductions, in-hand salary ranges from INR 42,000 to 50,000.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
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, mechan
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Contributor-Level 6
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