SSC JE Syllabus 2025: Subject-wise Syllabus for Paper 1 & 2 PDF Here

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 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 specialist service exam where the graduate engineers of specific stream can apply for the post of Junior Engineer. The candidates selected in the SSC JE exam are appointed in the Central Government Departments and PSEs.

SSC JE Paper 1 & Paper 2 both contains objective-type questions. SSC JE Paper 1 works as a screening exam and most of the candidates are filtered out for the main exam. There is 0.25 negative marking in the SSC JE Paper 1 which makes the paper more difficult. Candidates should prepare for the SSC JE exam in a integrated manner.

There is no limit on the number of attempts for the SSC JE exam. Candidates can apply for the SSC JE till they attain the maximum age limit mentioned in the official notification for their category. The Commission also provides the age relaxation to certain categories. Candidates should check the official notification to know about all such relaxations. You can appear for the exam as many times you want if you meet the SSC JE eligibility criteria.

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.

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.

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.

For the General Engineering section in SSC JE Paper 2, topics prepared for Paper 1 are usually enough. The Staff Selection Commission also prescribes the same topics for the General Engineering section of both papers. However, candidates must keep in mind that in the General Engineering section of Paper 2, 100 objective-based questions will be asked in the examination from the specific discipline chosen by candidates.

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.