Are SSC JE 2025 application process dates announced?

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.

What is the SSC JE age limit?

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

What is SSC JE eligibility?

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.

What are the best resources to prepare for SSC JE civil?

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.

What is the minimum percentage required to apply for SSC JE exam?

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 .

How many stages does SSC JE exam contain?

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.

Is SSC JE result same for all the categories?

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: Category Cutoff Marks Candidates Available SC 86.36518 3,678 ST 86.32846 1,640 OBC 107.99557 4,953 EWS 89.08591 2,849 UR 110.57030 2,159 OH 80.28183 128 HH 40.00000 148 Other PwD 40.00000 50 Total 15,605

What are the factors that determine the SSC JE cutoff?

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.

Is SSC JE Paper 1 conducted in a single day?

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.

How many attempts are allowed at SSC JE exam?

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.

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

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.

How many attempts are allowed at SSC JE exam?

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.

How many attempts are allowed at SSC JE exam?

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.

In which mode is the SSC JE exam conducted?

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.

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

Yes, it is mandatory to appear for both paper 1 and 2 of SSC JE exam. Both the papers are compulsory 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 verification. The candidates securing the marks equal to or more than the cut off marks is considered qualified for the exam and gets recruited as per the preferences made by the candidates.

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

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.

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

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.

Is the SSC JE syllabus changed?

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.

Who prescribes SSC JE syllabus?

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.

What is the exam date for SSC JE 2025 Tier 1?

The SSC JE 2025 exam for Paper 1 will be conducted from December 3 to 6, 2025. The dates are released at ssc.gov.in. The admit card will be released few days before the examination.

What are jobs in SSC JE?

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.

What happens after the declaration of SSC JE paper 2 result?

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.

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

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.

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

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.

SSC JE 2025: Paper 1 Exam Dates (OUT), Self Slot Booking Dates (Out), Vacancies (Revised), Admit Card & Syllabus

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Exam On - 3 Dec '25 - 6 Dec '25

Updated on Nov 10, 2025 17:07 IST

By Shikha Goyal, Assistant Manager

SSC JE 2025: The Commission declared the examination dates for the SSC JE 2025 Paper 1. It will be conducted from December 3 to 6, 2025. The self-slot booking window also opens from November 10 and will close on November 13, 2025 at ssc.gov.in. Earlier, the Paper 1 examination dates were postponed and was conducted from October 27 to 31, 2025. The admit card will be released few days before the conduction of an exam. A direct download link will be provided below for SSC JE admit card once it is released. The authority increased the SSC JE 2025 vacancies from 1,340 to 1,731 via notification released on August 5, 2025. Candidates can check below the SSC JE vacancies department-wise. The registration window was closed on July 21, 2025. The application process was started on June 30, 2025.

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SSC JE Syllabus & Pattern 2025
SSC JE 2025 Exam Analysis
SSC JE Paper 1 & 2 Answer Key 2025
SSC JE 2025 Result: Paper 1 & Paper 2
SSC JE Cutoff 2025
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What is SSC JE?
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03 Dec ' 25 - 06 Dec ' 25	SSC JE Tier 1 Exam 2025

Dates	Past Exam Dates
10 Nov ' 25 - 13 Nov ' 25	SSC JE Tier 1 Self-Slot Booking
30 Jun ' 25	SSC JE Tier 1 Notification 2025
30 Jun ' 25 - 21 Jul ' 25	SSC JE Tier 1 Application Process 2025
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