SSC JE Syllabus 2022: Subject-wise Syllabus for Paper 1 & 2 PDF Here

Staff Selection Commission Junior Engineer Exam 2023 ( SSC JE )

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Registration: 26 Jul '23 - 16 Aug '23

Rachit Kumar Saxena

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Updated on Feb 28, 2023 17:37 IST

SSC JE syllabus is the foundation for the preparation. The candidates must interpret the SSC JE syllabus in light of the previous year's question papers and the official answer key. The candidates need to check the answers provided by the Commission in the official answer key. These answers can give a new perspective to the candidates in their preparation. The candidates should prepare notes for all the topics mentioned in the syllabus so that they can revise the topic easily at the time of examination. The candidates should ascertain the relationship between the topics and prepare them accordingly. SSC JE Paper 2 was conducted on February 26 at the designated exam centres based on the official syllabus and exam pattern. 

The candidates are suggested to prepare all the topics mentioned in the syllabus. The Commission does not release a separate PDF for the syllabus so the candidates can download only the SSC JE syllabus pdf. We are providing here the SSC JE syllabus pdf for downloading. The candidates can check here for more details. 

SSC JE syllabus is a broad outline of the whole engineering subject. The candidates are required to read, understand and prepare all the topics mentioned in the SSC JE syllabus. The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) releases the Junior Engineer Syllabus with the official notification. The candidate should prepare all the topics given in the SSC JE syllabus to score better in the SSC JE exam. SSC JE 2023 exam was conducted from November 14 to 16. The Commission conducts the SSC JE exam for the following three Engineering streams:

  1. Civil and Structural
  2. Mechanical
  3. Electrical

The candidates are required to prepare the above engineering subjects in their entirety because the Commission can ask questions of any extent that can be related to the SSC JE syllabus. 

SSC JE Syllabus 2023 - Subject-wise Topics

SSC JE 2023 exam will be conducted based on the scheme notified in the official notification. Given below is the detailed SSC JE syllabus for paper-I and -II. However, before we proceed towards elaborating on the paper-I and -II syllabus, let us first have a look at the SSC JE exam pattern. Check section-wise topics from which questions are asked in SSC JE paper-I and -II below: 

SSC JE Syllabus - General Intelligence & Reasoning Topics

Below are the topics from which questions in the General Intelligence & Reasoning section of SSC JE paper-I are asked:

Analogies

Similarities

Differences

Space Visualisation

Problem-Solving

Analysis

Judgment

Decision-Making

Visual Memory

Discrimination

Observation

Relationship Concepts

Arithmetical Reasoning

Verbal and Figure Classification

Arithmetical Number Series

Abstract Ideas and Symbols and their Relationships

Arithmetical Computations

Other Analytical Functions

SSC JE Syllabus - General Awareness - Topics

Below are the topics from which questions in the General Awareness section of the SSC JE paper-I are asked:

Environment and its Application to Society

Current Events

History

Culture

Geography

Economic Scene

General Polity

Scientific Research

SSC JE Syllabus - General Engineering (Civil & Structural Engineering) Topics

Below are the units/topics from which questions in the Civil & Structural Engineering section of SSC JE Paper-I and -II are asked:

Building Materials

Estimating

Costing and Valuation

Surveying

Soil Mechanics

Hydraulics

Irrigation Engineering

Transportation Engineering

Environmental Engineering

Theory of Structures

Concrete Technology

RCC Design

Steel Design

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SSC JE Syllabus - General Engineering (Electrical Engineering) Topics

Below are the units/topics from which questions in the Electrical Engineering section of SSC JE Paper-I and -II are asked:

Basic Concept

Circuit Law

Magnetic Circuit

AC Fundamentals

Measurement and Measuring Instruments

Electrical Machines

Fractional Kilowatt Motors and Single Phase Induction Motors

Synchronous Machines

Generation, Transmission and Distribution

Basic Electronics

Estimation and Costing

Utilization and Electrical Energy

SSC JE Syllabus - General Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) Topics

Below are the units/topics from which questions in the Mechanical Engineering section of SSC JE Paper-I and -II are asked:

Theory of Machines and Machine Design

Engineering Mechanics and Strength of Materials

Properties of Pure Substances

1st Law of Thermodynamics

2nd Law of Thermodynamics

Air standard Cycles for IC Engines

IC Engine Performance

IC Engines Combustion

IC Engine Cooling & Lubrication

Rankine Cycle of System

Boilers

Classification

Specification

Fitting & Accessories

Air Compressors & their cycles

Refrigeration cycles

Principle of Refrigeration Plant

Nozzles & Steam Turbines

Properties & Classification of Fluids

Fluid Statics

Measurement of Fluid Pressure

Fluid kinematics

Dynamics of Ideal fluids

Measurement of Flow rate

Hydraulic Turbines

Centrifugal Pumps

Classification of steel

 

The candidates are required to prepare all the topics mentioned in the official syllabus because no weightage is mentioned in the official notification.

SSC JE Syllabus PDF Download

Staff Selection Commission (SSC) releases the JE syllabus separately for all the engineering branches. The candidates should download the syllabus and prepare the topic with the inter-dependence of the topics. SSC JE notification 2023 was released on August 12. The candidates can download the official syllabus here.

Download here SSC JE Syllabus PDF

SSC JE Exam Pattern

The candidates should see and understand the SSC JE exam pattern for all tiers because it will help in better time management during the exam.  The candidates can see here the overview of the SSC JE exam pattern for paper-I and -II:

Particulars

SSC JE Paper-I

SSC JE Paper-II

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

MCQs; 4 options with 1 correct option

Descriptive questions

Exam duration

2 hours (120 minutes)

2 hours (120 minutes)

Number of questions

200

NA

Total marks

200

300

Negative marking

0.25 marks

NA

Language of paper

English and Hindi 

English and Hindi

The candidates should note that there is a negative marking in the SSC JE paper 1 which is objective type in orientation. 

SSC JE Syllabus 2023 FAQs

Q: Is the SSC JE syllabus changed?

A: No, there was no changes in the SSC JE syllabus 2023. SSC JE syllabus 2023 was notified in the official notification released on August 12, 2022. SSC JE paper 1 was conducted on November 14 to 16 as per the official syllabus. SSC JE Paper 2 was conducted on February 26 based on the syllabus mentioned in the official notification. The candidates can download the SSC JE Syllabus PDF here.

Q: What constitutes SSC JE syllabus?

A: SSC JE syllabus contains important subjects and topics from which questions are asked in the exam. The Commission releases the SSC JE syllabus for each of the exam stage separately. The candidates should prepare the SSC JE syllabus for each tier thoroughly because the marks secured in the both the tiers are considered for the final merit.

Q: Who prescribes SSC JE syllabus?

A: The Staff Selection Commission prescribes SSC JE syllabus. The SSC JE exam is conducted to recruit the engineering degree holders for the position of Junior Engineers.This is a speciaist service exam where the gradute engineers of specific strream can apply for the post of Junior Engineer. The candidates selected in the SSC JE exam will be appointed in the Central Governmnet Departments and PSEs.

Q: Is SSC JE syllabus prescribed for both paper-I and -II?

A: Yes, the Staff Selection Commission prescribes syllabus for both SSC JE paper-I and -II. the SSC JE exam has two stage that are mentioned below:
  • SSC JE Paper 1 - Objective type
  • SSC JE Paper 2 - Descriptive Type
There is a negative marking in the SSC JE paper 1. The marks secured in the Paper 1 and 2 are counted for the final merit.

Q: Are there only objective-type questions in SSC JE exam?

A: SSC JE paper-I contains objective-type questions. SSC JE paper-II contains descriptive questions. SSC JE paper 1 works as a screening exam and most of the candidates are filtered out for the main exam. There is a negative marking in the SSC JE paer 1 which makes the paper more dificult. The candidates should prepare for the SSC JE exam in a integrated manner.

Q: Why is SSC JE syllabus important?

A: It is important for candidates to go through SSC JE syllabus as it will give them a clear idea about what to study for the exam. SSC JE syllabus provide the universe for the SSC JE exam preparation. The candidates are suggeted to prepare all the topics mentioned in the official syllabus because the weightage of the topics is not mentioned in the official syllabus.

Q: Is going through the SSC JE syllabus enough for the preparation for the exam?

A: No, the SSC JE syllabus is just the first step towards effective exam preparation. After candidates have covered the syllabus, they are recommended to attempt mock tests and solve as many previous years' SSC JE question papers as possible. The candidates can take help from the SSC JE previous year preparation so that they can understand the real demand of the paper.

Q: From which subjects are questions asked in SSC JE paper-I?

A: In SSC JE Paper-I, questions are asked majorly from three subjects - General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness and General Engineering. In General Engineering, candidates have to attempt questions from Civil Engineering and Structural Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering.

Q: From which subjects are questions asked in SSC JE Paper-II?

A: SSC JE Paper 2 is a descriptive type question paper and the candidates are required to write the answers in the paper 2. The Commission ask the conceptual questions paper 2. The Commission ask the conceptual clarity of the candidates and the application part of the Engineering principles. In SSC JE paper-II, questions are asked from General Engineering (Civil and Structural/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering) only.

Q: For the General Engineering section in SSC JE paper-II, do I have to prepare separate topics?

A: For the General Engineering section in SSC JE paper-II, topics prepared for paper-I are usually enough. The Staff Selection Commission also prescribes the same topics for the General Engineering section of both the papers. However, candidates must keep in mind that in the General Engineering section of paper-II, they have to write elaborated answers, unlike paper-I.

Q: How many questions are asked in SSC JE paper-I?

A: SSC JE paper 1 is an objective type question paper and the candidates are required to select the correct answers from the given options. Total 200 questions are asked in SSC JE paper-I. The candidates are required to read, understand and answer the questions in less than one minute because there are 200 questions in the SSC JE paper 1.

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