SSC JE 2020 Syllabus : SSC JE Exam pattern 2020 will have two papers of which Paper 1 is an objective type paper, while Paper 2 is a descriptive type paper. SSC JE syllabus for the test is decided by the Staff Selection Commission. It is expected that SSC JE test will be conducted in Feb 2021. Candidates can prepare with the help of JE exam pattern, syllabus and the model question paper for SSC JE that they can find on the official website of the Staff Selection Commission.
SSC JE 2020 Exam Pattern
Brief Structure
The test for the Paper-I will be conducted as a computer-based test, while the paper-II will be conducted as a conventional type written test. The maximum mark for the Paper-I is 200, while the utmost mark for the Paper-2 is 300. For the objective type test, there will be a negative mark of0.25 every wrong answer.
Detailed View
Paper – I : The pattern of paper I, which is a computer-based test, is given in the table below:
| Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration and Timings |
|---|---|---|---|
| (i) General Intelligence Reasoning | 50 | 50 | 2 Hours (Morning Shift from 10 am to 12 Noon) |
| (ii) General Awareness | 50 | 50 | |
| (iii) Part A: General Engineering (Civil & Structural) Or | 100 | 100 | 2 Hours (Afternoon Shift from 2 pm to 4 pm) |
| Part B: General Engineering (Electrical) Or | |||
| Part C: General Engineering (Mechanical) |
Candidates are recommended to remember that they will not be allowed to the examination centre after 9:30 am for the morning session and after 1:30 pm for the afternoon session.
Paper- II : The pattern of Paper-II, which will be a conventional type written examination, will be as follows:
| Subject | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Part – A General Engineering (Civil & Structural) or | 300 | 2 Hours |
| Part – B General Engineering (Electrical) or | ||
| Part - C General Engineering (Mechanical) or | ||
| Part – D General Engineering (Electronics) |
SSC JE Syllabus 2020
SSC JE 2020 syllabus is given below
Paper – I
General Intelligence & Reasoning
- Questions of verbal and non-verbal type
- Arithmetic Number Series
- Verbal and Figure Classification
- Arithmetic Reasoning
- Relationship Concepts
- Observation
- Discrimination
- Visual Memory
- Decision Making
- Judgment
- Analysis
- Problem-Solving
- Space Visualization
- Differences
- Similarities
- Analogies
General Awareness
Questions related to India and Neighboring Countries pertaining to
- history
- culture
- scientific research
- general polity
- economic scene
- geography
- culture
Part A (Civil Engineering)
- Environmental Engineering
- Transportation Engineering
- Irrigation Engineering
- Hydraulics
- Soil Mechanics
- Surveying
- Costing and Valuation
- Estimating
- Building Materials
Part B (Electrical Engineering)
- Basic Electronics
- Utilization and Electrical Energy
- Estimation and Costing
- Transmission and Distribution
- Generation
- Synchronous Machines
Part C (Mechanical Engineering)
- Strength of Materials and Engineering Mechanics
- Machine Design and Theory of Machines
- Properties & Classification of Fluids
- Classification of Steels
Paper II
Part A (Civil & Structural Engineering)
Civil Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Transportation Engineering
- Irrigation Engineering
- Hydraulics
- Soil Mechanics
- Surveying
- Estimating, Costing and Valuation
- Building Materials
Structural Engineering
- Steel Design
- RCC Design
- Concrete Technology
- Theory of Structures
Part – B (Electrical Engineering)
- Electrical Machines
- Measurement and Measuring Instruments
- AC Fundamentals
- Magnetic Circuit
- Circuit Law
- Basic Concepts
- Utilization of Electrical Energy
- Estimating and Costing
- Generation, Transmission and Distribution
- Synchronous Machines
- Basic Electronics
Part – C (Mechanical Engineering)
- Thermal Engineering
- Engineering Mechanics and Strength of Materials
- Theory of Machines and Machine Design
- Fluid Mechanics & Machinery
- Production Engineering
Candidates can download the official detail syllabus by clicking here.
SSC JE Exam Date 2020
Candidates interested in applying for SSC JE position can get to know the exact date of the examination for the paper I and paper II of the recruitment process once notification gets released. However it will be tentative held in Feb 2021.
SSC JE Selection Process
The first step of the selection process is the computer-based examination, which is the paper I of the SSC JE. Followed by this test, the shortlisted candidates will have to take the Paper II, which is the written test. After this, the Staff Selection Commission will conduct document verification. The final selection of candidates for the Junior Engineer Position will happen after the verification of documents. The total marks in paper I and Paper II will be considered for preparing the merit list of selected candidates.
In case of tie of marks, the following order will be considered
- Paper 2 marks scored by the candidate
- Paper 1 marks scored by the candidate
- Date of Birth of the candidate – Seniority gets preference
- First Name of the candidate in Alphabetical order
SSC JE Important Dates
Candidates are recommended to regularly visit the website of Staff Selection Commission for updates about the recruitment and dates.
| Description | Tentative Dates |
|---|---|
| Admit Card Download For Paper-I | 7 to 8 Days before the Date of Exam for Paper-I |
| Date of paper-I Exam | Feb 2021 |
| Declaration of Results for Paper-I | To be notified |
| Admit Card Release For Paper-II | One to two weeks before the Exam Date |
| Date of Paper-II Exam | To be notified |
| Declaration of Results for Paper-II | To be notified |
| Schedule of Document Verification | To be notified |
| Declaration of Final Result/Merit List | To be notified |
About Exam
The Staff Selection Commission conducts the Junior Engineer Recruitment almost once a year. Through this recruitment process, suitable candidates are shortlisted for the position of Junior Engineer in different disciplines like civil, mechanical, and electrical to work for the different government departments in India.
SSC JE FAQs
Q. Who Will Decide The Cut Off Marks To Qualify In The Paper-I and Paper-II Of Junior Engineer Recruitment?
A. The Staff Selection Commission will decide the cut-off. This decision will be made by the commission after considering different factors. For instance, the commission will consider the toughness of the question paper, the number of candidates who takes up the test, previous year cut-off, etc. Based on these factors, the commission will decide and will announce the shortlisted candidates on the basis of the decided cut-off.
Q. Will There Be A Reservation In The Recruitment Of JE By SSC?
A. Yes, the commission will follow the reservation policy as per government norms. The details in this respect will be published by the commission when the official notification for the Junior Engineer Position is released. The cut-off marks will also be announced by the commission based on the category of applicants.
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