SSC JE 2022 exam has been started today. The candidates who appeared in the SSC JE paper 1 2022 will share their experience regarding the paper. The candidates can see here the expected cutoff, the number of good attempts and some of the questions asked in the exam.
SSC JE 2022 exam analysis will be available after the first shift. The candidates who appear in the exam will share their first-hand experience with Shiksha.com. The candidates will get the SSC JE 2022 student reaction from the candidates who appeared in the exam.
- SSC JE 2022 Exam Analysis (Paper 1)
- SSC JE 2022 Expected Cutoff
- SSC JE 2022 Paper 1 Good Attempts
- SSC JE 2022 Exam Pattern
- SSC JE Syllabus
SSC JE 2022 Exam Analysis (Paper 1)
SSC JE exam 2022 is conducted as a CBE. Shiksha.com will take the interview with the candidates who appeared in the exam. The candidates will get the important topics, the difficulty level of the questions asked and some of the important questions.
Yes, the SSC JE (Junior Engineer) exam does follow a negative marking scheme. Here are some key details:
- The SSC JE exam is conducted for recruitment to various Junior Engineer posts in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Quantity Surveying & Contracts disciplines
- It is a computer-based exam consisting of objective type multiple choice questions
- For every wrong answer, there is a negative marking of 1/4th of the marks allotted to that question
- So for a question carrying 4 marks, 1 mark will be deducted for an incorrect answer
- There is no negative marking for unanswered questions. Only questions that are attempted and answered incorrectly attract negative marking
- The purpose of negative marking is to discourage random guessing. Candidates have to choose answers carefully after assessing their level of surety
- It encourages high-quality preparation so candidates can attempt questions accurately rather than just guessing to complete the paper within time
So in summary, yes the SSC JE exam follows the standard negative marking scheme of 1/3rd deduction for wrong answers as mentioned above to test candidates' competency. Proper preparation is essential to minimize negative marks.
SSC JE 2022 Paper 1 - General Awareness
The candidates can check here the important General Awareness questions
- Appointments
- General Science 5 - 8 Questions
- Social Indexes
- CAG
- Books
- NITI Ayog
- Right to Property
- Hockey(offside rules)
- Mountains and Ranges in the North and South America
- Articles of Constitutions - 3- 4 questions
- Basic Computers 2- 3 questions
SSC JE 2022 Paper 1 - General Intelligence and Reasoning
The candidates can see below the major sections asked in the SSC JE paper 1 general intelligence and reasoning.
| Topic | Number of Questions |
|---|---|
| Dictionary orders | 4-5 |
| Seating Arrangement | 3-4 |
| Number Series |
4-5 |
| Alphabetical Series | 6-7 |
SSC JE 2022 Civil Engineering
The candidates can see below the important questions asked in the SSC JE Shift 1. The overall difficulty level of the Civil Engineering is easy to moderate. The important topics asked in the paper is
- Surveying
- RCT
- Soil types
SSC JE 2022 Expected Cutoff
SSC JE Paper 1 has been conducted online as a Computer-Based Exam (CBE) at the designated exam centres. The Commission will release the cutoff with the result pdf. The candidates can get the expected cutoff here which can be anticipated through the feedback provided by the candidates who appeared in the exam. The candidates can see here SSC JE cutoff of previous years.
SSC JE 2022 Paper 1 Good Attempts
The candidates can see here the number of good attempts in the SSC JE paper 1 based on the feedback provided by the candidates who appeared in the exam. The total number of questions in the SSC JE exam is 200 and the candidates are required to solve these questions in two hours. The number of good attempts is dependent on the difficulty level of the questions.
| SSC JE Paper-I Sections/Subjects | Number of Questions in SSC JE Paper-I | Expected Good Attempt |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 50 | 40-45 |
| General Awareness | 50 | 30-40 |
| General Engineering (Civil & Structural or Electrical or Mechanical) | 100 | 80-90 |
| Total | 200 | 150-175 |
SSC JE 2022 Exam Pattern
The candidates should understand the SSC JE exam pattern in its entirety to understand the possible do’s and don’ts for the exam. The Commission notified the exam pattern in the official notification. The candidates can see here the SSC JE exam pattern as summarised below:
| SSC JE Paper-I Sections/Subjects | Number of Questions in SSC JE Paper-I | Total Marks in SSC JE Paper-I |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 50 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| General Engineering (Civil & Structural or Electrical or Mechanical) | 100 | 100 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
The candidates can see here the details about the SSC JE exam pattern.
SSC JE Syllabus
The Commission mentioned the SSC JE syllabus in the official notification. The candidates are required to read, understand, and prepare all the topics mentioned in the official syllabus.
There are three sections in the SSC JE paper 1, these are
- General Awareness
- General Intelligence and Reasoning
- Engineering Aptitude
The candidates must prepare the general awareness topics in a structured way because without a strategy to cover the SSC JE syllabus, various topics will be left out and the candidates won’t be able to score good marks in the general awareness section. This section can make or break the dream of selection for the SSC JE exam.

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Student Forum
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.
G
Contributor-Level 6
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
K
Contributor-Level 6

SSC JE exam analysis helps candidates in knowing the section-wise and overall difficulty level of questions asked in the exam. Going through the SSC JE exam analysis helps candidates know the topics from which the questions are asked in the exam along with their difficulty level. The SSC JE exam analysis also highlights the important topics, section-wise distribution of questions, good attempts, and expected cut-off marks.