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Staff Selection Commission Junior Engineer Exam 2025 ( SSC JE )

Shikha Goyal
Updated on Dec 20, 2025 01:52 IST

By Shikha Goyal, Assistant Manager

SSC JE 2025 Date: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) released the SSC JE 2025 Paper 1 tentative answer key. The exam was conducted from December 3 to 6, 2025 and on December 13. The answer key objection window is opened from December 19 to December 22 (6 PM).  The authority released the notification and application form on June 30, 2025 at ssc.gov.in.

The registration dates for SSC JE 2025 were June 30 to July 21, 2025. Candidates appearing for the exam are advised to check the latest SSC JE syllabus to ensure that they are moving in the right direction of preparation. The syllabus for the SSC JE exam comprises three papers that are General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Awareness, and General Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, and Electrical). 

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Table of contents
  • SSC JE Dates 2025
  • SSC JE Exam Dates 2025: Highlights
  • SSC JE Admit Card Date 2025
  • SSC JE Shift Timing 2025
  • SSC JE Application Date 2025
  • SSC JE Exam Calendar
  • SSC JE Exam Dates 2025 FAQs
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SSC JE Dates 2025

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of SSC JE 2025 exam

DatesPast Exam Dates
19 Dec ' 25

SSC JE Tier 1 Provisional Answer Key Out

19 Dec ' 25 - 22 Dec ' 25

SSC JE Tier 1 Answer Key Objection Window

03 Dec ' 25 - 06 Dec ' 25

SSC JE Tier 1 Exam 2025

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SSC JE Exam Dates 2025: Highlights

Have a look at the highlights of the SSC JE exam dates 2025 below.

Particular

Details

Exam Name

SSC JE (Staff Selection Commission Junior Engineer)

Exam Conducting Body

SSC (Staff Selection Commission)

SSC JE Paper 1 exam date

3-Dec-2025 to 6-Dec-2025 and 13-Dec-2025

SSC JE Paper 2 exam date

To be notified

Exam Mode

Paper 1: Online

Paper 2: Offline

Exam Language

English and Hindi

Frequency of the Exam

Once in a year

Official Website

http://ssc.gov.in/

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Q:   What is the date of SSC JE exam 2025?
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Staff Selection Commission SSC released the exam date of the Paper 1 of Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Quantity Surveying & Contracts) Examination, 2025. The SSC JE Paper 1 was conducted from December 3 to 6, 2025 and on December 13.

Q:   Is SSC JE conducted every year?
A: 

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.

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SSC JE Admit Card Date 2025

SSC JE 2025 Tier 1 admit card was released on official website. Candidates could download admit card through candidates' login on official website. Methods to download SSC JE admit card have been given below for candidates:

  • Visit at ssc.gov.in
  • Click on SSC JE Admit Card tab
  • Click on respective regional website link
  • Enter required login credentials such as: Roll number/registered ID OR name/father's name Date of birth
  • Verify given equation
  • Click on Submit button 
  • View, download, and print admit card
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Q:   When will the SSC JE admit card for Tier 1 be released?
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The authority released the SSC JE 2025 Tier 1 admit card at ssc.gov.in. It was released on the regional websites and the candidates can download their hall ticket from their respective region. To download it, candidates need to important to be carried to the JE exam centres. Candidates can download it by following manner.

  • Visit at ssc.gov.in.
  • Click on the SSC JE Admit Card tab.  
  • Click on the respective regional website link.
  • Enter the login credentials like Roll number/registered ID OR name/father's name Date of birth. Verify the given equation.
  • Click on the Submit button.
  • View, download and print the call letter.
Q:   What are the details mentioned on the SSC JE 2025 admit card?
A: 

The SSC JE hall ticket is important to carry to the examination hall. Without it, candidate will not be allowed to take the exam. It consists of the details as mentioned below.

  • Candidates' name, roll number and photograph.
  • Exam date and time.
  • Exam Centre name and address.
  • Important instructions for the exam, etc.
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SSC JE Shift Timing 2025

The shift timing is given on the admit card of the SSC JE admit card. However, according to the previous exams for the SSC JE, the shift timing has been given below in the article. 

SSC JE Shift Timing 2025: Paper 1

The Paper 1 or Tier 1 exam shift timings are given below as per the previous exams: 

Shift Number Shift Timing
SSC JE Shift 1 9.00 AM to 11.00 AM
SSC JE Shift 2 1.00 PM to 3.00 PM
SSC JE Shift 3 5.00 PM to 7.00 PM

The exact shift timings will be mentioned on the SSC JE admit card.

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Q:   Is SSC JE Paper 1 conducted in a single day?
A: 
No, the SSC JE Paper 1 is conducted in different sessions and shifts for two-three days depending on the number of applications. As the exam is conducted in multiple shifts, the Staff Selection Commission SSC calculates the raw score of the candidates and then carry out the normalization process to provide the level playing field to all the candidates. The SSC JE result is prepared based on the normalized marks of the candidates.
Q:   Will the SSC JE Admit Card 2025 be available offline?
A: 

No, the SSC JE admit card will be available for download online only by visiting the official SSC website. Candidates need to carry their admit card to the examination hall. Without an admit card candidates will not be able to take the exam.

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SSC JE Application Date 2025

The SSC released the application form for the Junior Engineers' exam 2025 on the official website on June 30, 2025. The methods to submit the SSC JE application are given below:

  • Use your Registration Number and Password from Part I to log in to Part II of your application procedure.
  • Next, click on the Apply for Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical) link.
  • List 3 exam centers of the same region as per your preference.
  • Select the position for which you wish to apply and then submit your highest qualification and stream of education.
  • Check the 'I Agree' box and then enter the captcha code that appears on your screen. You will get a preview of your form, and after you are pleased, click the submit button to proceed to fee payment.
  • Pay the application fee and print a copy of the application form for future reference

Note: The candidates who have not registered on the SSC official website, have to register themselves on the website. Detailed information for the registration process is available on the SSC JE Application page.

 

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Q:   What is the last date to apply for SSC JE 2025 exam?
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The last date to apply for the SSC JE exam was July 21, 2025. The Staff Selection Commission released the JE application 2025 on June 30, 2025. The Commission provided 21 days to the candidates for filling out the SSC JE applications. After the closing of the application window, the application correction window was activated from August 1 to 2, 2025. 

Q:   What is SSC JE eligibility?
A: 

The SSC JE prerequisites are age limit, academic qualification and nationality. Also, the age depends upon the department for which candidate is applying. It is good to read the notification in detail before submitting an online form. 

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SSC JE Exam Calendar

SSC JE 2025 exam calendar was released on official website. Calendar was released for tentative exam dates for 2025-26. Candidates can download SSC JE 2025-26 calendar by following manner:

  • Go to ssc.gov.in
  • Click on Candidates' Corner tab
  • Click on Exam Calendar
    Click on exam calendar tentative date from drop-down menu
  • SSC JE exam calendar will appear on screen
  • Download SSC JE exam calendar and save it for later use

Direct Link for SSC JE Exam Calendar 2025-26 PDF: Download Here 

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Commonly asked questions
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. The details have been given below:
 
Computer Based Test (CBT)
 
The 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
 
Paper 2 (Conventional Type) exam is conducted in offline pen and paper method. Candidates have to write down answers on the question sheet provided. Also, it  depends upon the specific job profile.
 
To conclude, Paper I is conducted in online way whereas Paper II can be either in CBT or conventional paper-pen depending upon the specific post/subject.
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
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SSC JE Exam Dates 2025 FAQs

Have a look at the SSC JE dates 2025 FAQs below:

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Q:   When was the SSC JE 2025 final answer key released?
A: 
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) releases the SSC JE answer key in two phases: i) Tentative Answer Key and ii) Final Answer Key. The methods to download the SSC JE answer key are given below
 
Visit at ssc.gov.in
Click on the link available for SSC JE answer key notification.
Click on the answer key link.
Select the exam from the drop-down menu.
Tick on the Click here link.
Enter the below-mentioned credentials:
User ID/exam roll number
Password
Click on Login.
Check and download the PDF
Q:   When will the SSC JE 2025 notification be released?
A: 

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) released the notification. It was released to recruit Junior Engineers in different Departments under Government. The notification was announced in the PDF format that consists of the details like dates, application correction date, fee, number of vacancies & more. The methods to download the PDF has been given below.

  • Go to the ssc.gov.in.
  • 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.
Q:   In how many shifts SSC JE exam is conducted?
A: 

The SSC JE Paper 1 is conducted in three shifts on a single exam day. First is held from 9:00 to 11:00 am, the second from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm and Third from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. The exact shift timing is mentioned on the admit cards of candidates.

Q:   Is SSC JE conducted every year?
A: 

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.

Q:   How many attempts are allowed at SSC JE exam?
A: 

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.

Q:   When will the SSC JE result release?
A: 

SSC JE result is announced on the official website ssc.nic.in. Staff Selection Commission conducted Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical & Electrical) Examination, 2024 (Paper-I) in the Computer Based Mode from June 5 to 7, 2024 at various examination centres across the country.

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Answered 2 months ago

Candidates can check below the factors that are considered at the time of the preparation of the SSC JE Cut off.

  • Number of candidates qualified in the test.
  • Number of candidates appeared in the paper.
  • Category of aspirants.
  • Level of difficulty of the exam.
  • Number of vacancies.
  • Previous year cutoffs.

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Gunjan Majumder

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Answered 2 months ago

Candidates can check below the methods to download the SSC JE 2025 Answer Key.

  • Visit at ssc.gov.in.
  • Click on the link 'SSC JE answer key notification'.
  • Click on the answer key link.
  • Select the exam from the drop-down menu and click it.
  •  Enter credentials User ID/exam roll number and password.
  •  Click on Lo

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