SSC JE Answer Key 2025: Download Paper 1 Provisional Answer Key PDF

Staff Selection Commission Junior Engineer Exam 2025 ( SSC JE )

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Shikha Goyal
Updated on Oct 28, 2025 22:01 IST

By Shikha Goyal, Assistant Manager

The Commission will release the SSC JE 2025 Tier 1 answer key at ssc.gov.in. It will be released as a PDF and check through the candidates' login. The objection window will also open for a certain time period. The SSC JE 2024 Tier 1 Answer Key was released on June 12, 2024. Candidates could raise objections against the Tier 1 answer key till June 15, 2024. The answer key is the authentic source for the answers to the questions asked in the exam. The answer key  of SSC JE exam consists of the correct options for the questions. I also benefits the candidates in calculating their probable scores. 
 
 
 
 
 
Table of content
  • How to download SSC JE Tier 1 Answer Key?
  • SSC JE Dates 2025
  • How to Challenge SSC JE Answer Key?
  • What after SSC JE Tentative Answer Key?
  • Information Given on SSC JE Answer Key
  • SSC JE Answer Key FAQs 2025
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How to download SSC JE Tier 1 Answer Key?

Candidates can check and download the answer key for the SSC JE 2025 exam by following manner:

Visit at ssc.gov.in

Click on the link available for the SSC JE answer key notification.

Click on the answer key link.

Select the exam from the drop-down menu.

Click on the Click here link.

 Enter the below-mentioned credentials:

  • User ID/exam roll number
  • Password

 Click on Login.

Check and download the SSC JE Answer key 2025

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Q:   When will the SSC JE 2025 Paper 1 answer key be released?
A: 

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

Q:   What are the steps to download the SSC JE 2025 Answer Key?
A: 

Candidates can check below the steps 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 the below-mentioned credentials:
  • User ID/exam roll number
  • Password
  •  Click on Login and download the SSC JE Answer key 2025
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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
11 Nov ' 24

SSC JE Tier 2 Provisional Answer Key released

11 Nov ' 24 - 14 Nov ' 24

SSC JE Tier 2 Provisional Answer Key Objection Window

06 Nov ' 24

SSC JE Tier 2 Exam

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How to Challenge SSC JE Answer Key?

In case, a candidate is not satisfied with the answer or question given in the exam, s/he can challenge it in the prescribed format on the official website. However, for each challenged question/answer, candidates have to pay IINR 100 in online mode. Methods to challenge the SSC JE answer key are given below:

Visit at ssc.gov.in

Click on the link available for the SSC JE answer key notification.

Click on the answer key link.

Select the exam from the drop-down menu.

Click on the Click Here link.

Enter the below-mentioned credentials:

  • Exam roll number
  • Password

Click on Login.

Challenge the answer key in the prescribed format.

Pay the fee online mode 

Also Read: SSC JE Result

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   In which mode is the SSC JE exam conducted?
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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.

Q:   Is it mandatory to appear for both the papers of SSC JE exam?
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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.

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What after SSC JE Tentative Answer Key?

Once the Staff Selection Commission receives all the challenges/objections, it evaluates them thoroughly. Thereafter, the commission releases the final SSC JE answer key on its official website. Based on the final answer key, the SSC JE cut off and results are declared by the Commission on its official website.

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Q:   When will the SSC JE 2024 Paper 1 result be released?
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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. 

Q:   What are the factors that determine the SSC JE cutoff?
A: 

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 exam
  • Number of candidates appeared in the exam
  • Category of candidates
  • Difficulty level of the exam
  • Number of vacancies
  • Previous year cutoffs
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Information Given on SSC JE Answer Key

SSC JE answer key contains correct answers for all the questions in the exam. Details that are present in the answer key include:

Candidate’s name

Candidate’s roll number

Exam name

Paper/tier number

post name

Questions numbers of the paper

Correct answer options for all the questions

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Q:   Is SSC JE result same for all the categories?
A: 

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:

CategoryCutoff MarksCandidates Available
SC86.365183,678
ST86.328461,640
OBC107.995574,953
EWS89.085912,849
UR110.570302,159
OH80.28183128
HH40.00000148
Other PwD40.0000050
Total15,605

 

Q:   How many stages does SSC JE exam contain?
A: 

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

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SSC JE Answer Key FAQs 2025

Candidates can check below the SSC JE Answer Key FAQs 2025.

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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:   What are jobs in SSC JE?
A: 

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.

Q:   Do I have to prepare separate topics for the General Engineering section in SSC JE Paper 2?
A: 

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.

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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 exam
  • Number of candidates appeared in the exam
  • Category of candidates
  • Difficulty level of the exam
  • Number of vacancies
  • Previous year cutoffs

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Candidates can check below the steps 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 the below-mentioned credentials:
  • User ID/exam roll number
  • Password
  •  Cl

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