SSC Exam

No, there is no interview round in the SSC JE (Junior Engineer) exam selection process. The selection is based solely on the candidate's performance in the computer-based exam conducted by SSC. The steps in SSC JE recruitment are given below:

• Computer Based Examination: This is the main written exam conducted in online mode. It tests candidates on questions from General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Awareness, and Technical subjects
• Document Verification: Only those who qualify the computer based exam are shortlisted for document verification. SSC checks the original documents submitted by candidates to confirm eligibility
• Merit List: Based on the combined performance in the computer based exam and document verification process, SSC prepares the final merit list of selected candidates
• Offer of Appointment: Candidates in the merit list as per vacancies are issued offer letters for the Junior Engineer post

There is no subjective evaluation of candidates' skills, experience, communication skills etc. through a personal interview. The selection is purely based on evaluation of the computer based exam. Hence, the focus is on effectively preparing for and scoring well in the objective type test paper. Qualifying the exam cut-off is the sole criteria for selection as SSC JE.

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the Junior Engineer (JE) examination to recruit candidates for various engineering positions in government departments and organizations. However, please note that the exam pattern may have been subject to changes since then. It's always advisable to refer to the official SSC website or the latest notification for the most accurate and up-to-date information. The general exam pattern followed for the SSC JE exam has been given below:

• Paper-I: Computer-Based Examination (Objective Type)
  • The Paper-I is divided into three sections: General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Awareness, and General Engineering.
  • The General Intelligence and Reasoning section tests your analytical and logical reasoning abilities.
  • The General Awareness section examines your knowledge of current affairs, general science, and other subjects.
  • The General Engineering section focuses on your understanding of the core engineering discipline you have applied for (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, etc.).
  • Each section typically consists of 50 questions, carrying 1 mark each, resulting in a total of 200 marks.
  • There is negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
• Paper-II: Descriptive Examination
  • Paper-II is an objective examination conducted in computer based mode.
  • It tests your technical knowledge in the specific engineering discipline you have applied for.
  • The paper typically consists of questions related to your field of engineering.
  • For Paper-II, each correct answer will award 3 marks to candidates and 1 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer.

Candidates who qualify in both Paper-I and Paper-II are eligible for the next stage of the selection process, which includes document verification and medical examination.

The SSC JE Exam for Tier 1 2025 exam will be conducted tentatively between October and November 2025. The SSC JE exam is conducted annually by the Staff Selection Commission to recruit Junior Engineers for Group-B (non-gazetted) posts in level-6 (INR 35,400-INR 1,12,400) of the pay matrix of the seventh Central Pay Commission under various departments of the Government of India. It is a national-level exam that tests candidates' knowledge and skills in their respective engineering fields, including Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering. The exam consists of two stages- Paper 1 and Paper 2, and the selection process includes a written examination followed by a personal interview.