SSC JE 2025: Tier 1 Answer Key (OUT), Result, Cut Off, Vacancies (Revised) & Syllabus

The commission released the SSC JE 2025 Paper 1 answer key on the official website at ssc.gov.in. It was released in the form of a PDF. Along with the answer key, SSC JE question papers and candidates response sheets are also made available on the official website. 

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 Login and download it.

After the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) releases the SSC JE Paper 2 result, the final merit list is made for the candidates combining the marks of Paper 1 and Paper 2. The candidates whose roll numbers appear in the final merit list are called for the document verification stage. The candidates have to submit the documents asked by the SSC like marksheets, passing certificate, etc., for different stages of education, identity proof like driving license, pan card, etc. Once the provisionally selected candidates clears the document verification round then the SSC provides appointment letter to the candidates acording to their preferences adn the performance in the exam. The Commission than recommends the candidates for the appointment purposes to the Ministry of Personnel.

SSC JE 2025 result will be released on the official website for the Tier 1 at ssc.nic.in. The result will be released in the PDF format that comprised the number of provisional candidates shortlisted for the appointment. The steps to download the SSC JE results have been given below for the candidates:

• Visit the official website – ssc.nic.in
• Click on the Result tab
• Click on the JE tab
• Click on the result link
• View, download and save the SSC JE result

The shotlisted candidates were called for the document verification (DV) by the SSC. The candidates selected after the document verification were selected as Junior Engineers in the various departments under the Government of India. 

No, the result for the Staff Selection Commission Junior Engineer (SSC JE) varies as per the categories (UR/SC/ST/EXS/PwD/EWS) of the candidates. The Commission prepares the separate list for each category and the result is based on the cut off prepared for that category. The candidates are selected from their category list according to their performance, as the Commissions distributes the number of vacancies according to the categories. However, the candidates who secure more than or equal marks to the Unreserved categories are selected under the unreserved vacancies category. For the reference the candidates can check the category wise cut off for the SSC JE exam for the year 2022 in the table given below:

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.

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

The SSC JE 2025 exam for Paper 1 was conducted from December 3 to 6, 2025 and on December 13. The dates were released at ssc.gov.in. 

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

Yes. The SSC JE 2025 Paper 1 application dates were released via SSC annual calendar 2025-2026 on the official website. The SSC JE 2025 application process started on June 30, 2025 and ended on July 21, 2025.

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:

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. 

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 2025 result will be released on the official website for the Tier 1 at ssc.nic.in. The result will be released in the PDF format that comprised the number of provisional candidates shortlisted for the appointment. The steps to download the SSC JE results have been given below for the candidates:

• Visit the official website – ssc.nic.in
• Click on the Result tab
• Click on the JE tab
• Click on the result link
• View, download and save the SSC JE result

The shotlisted candidates were called for the document verification (DV) by the SSC. The candidates selected after the document verification were selected as Junior Engineers in the various departments under the Government of India. 

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.

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.

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.

Eligibility criteria is divided into various sub sections like educational qualifications, age limit and nationality and eligibility varies from position to position. I would recommend you to go through the eligibility criteria for SSC JE exam once. Please click the link below to know more about the same: https://www.shiksha.com/exams/ssc-je.

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