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SSC JE 2020
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SSC JE 2020 Notification, Exam Pattern, Dates, Syllabus of Paper 1 and Paper 2
Online applications are invited from Indian nationals for direct recruitment to the post of Staff Selection Commission released notification of Junior Engineer (Civil/ Electrical/ Mechanical & Quantity Surveying & Contract) Exam 2020 for various posts in ministries, departments, and organizations of Government of India. It selects staff of Junior Engineer for different departments across India.
SSC JE 2020 Important Dates:
| Event | Date |
| Starting Date Of Application | 1st October, 2020 |
| Closing Date of Application | 30th October, 2020 |
| SSC JE 2019 Admit Card | 3rd December 2020 |
| Paper I Exam (Computer Based Test) |
11th Dec 2020 (Bihar State) 27th to 30th Oct 2020 (other states) |
| Paper II Exam (Descriptive Type Written Test) | To be announced |
SSC JE 2020 Vacancy Details:
Staff Selection Commission of India has released the updated vacancy for SSC JE 2019 Exam. A total of 1601 vacancy has been declared for SSC JE 2019.
| S.NO. | Organization | Post |
| 1 | Border Road Organization (BRO) | Junior Engineer (Civil) |
| 2 | Border Road Organization (BRO) | Junior Engineer (Electrical & Mechanical) |
| 3 | Central Public Works Department (CPWD) | Junior Engineer (Civil) |
| 4 | Central Public Works Department (CPWD) | Junior Engineer (Electrical) |
| 5 | Central Water and Power Research Station | Junior Engineer (Civil) |
| 6 | Central Water and Power Research Station | Junior Engineer (Electrical) |
| 7 | Central Water and Power Research Station | Junior Engineer (Mechanical) |
| 8 | Central Water Commission | Junior Engineer (Civil) |
| 9 | Central Water Commission | Junior Engineer (Mechanical) |
| 10 | Directorate of Quality Assurance (Naval) | Junior Engineer (Mechanical) |
| 11 | Directorate of Quality Assurance (Naval) | Junior Engineer (Electrical) |
| 12 | Farakka Barrage Project | Junior Engineer (Civil) |
| 13 | Farakka Barrage Project | Junior Engineer (Electrical) |
| 14 | Farakka Barrage Project | Junior Engineer (Mechanical) |
| 15 | Military Engineer Services (MES) | Junior Engineer (Civil) |
| 16 | Military Engineer Services (MES) | Junior Engineer(Electrical & Mechanical) |
| 17 | National Technical Research Organization (NTRO) | Junior Engineer (Civil) |
| 18 | National Technical Research Organization (NTRO) |
Junior Engineer (Electrical) |
| 19 | National Technical Research Organization (NTRO) | Junior Engineer (Mechanical) |
SSC JE 2020 Eligibility Criteria:
SSC JE 2020 Age Limit
The candidate should be born not before 01-01-1992 and not later than 01-01-2006.
| Post | Minimum Age Limit | Maximum Age Limit |
| Junior Engineer (Civil, Electrical & Mechanical), Central Water Commission and CPWD | 18 | 32 |
| Junior Engineer (Civil & Electrical), Department of Post and Junior Engineer (Surveying and Contract), MES | 18 | 27 |
| Junior Engineer (Civil, Electrical & Mechanical), MES | 18 | 30 |
Age Relaxation
| Sr. No. | Category | Age Relaxation |
| 1 | OBC | 3 |
| 2 | Ex-Servicemen (GEN) | 3 |
| 3 | SC/ST | 5 |
| 4 | Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST) | 8 |
| 5 | Ex-Servicemen (OBC) | 6 |
| 6 | PH (GEN) | 10 |
| 7 | PH (SC/ST) | 15 |
| 8 | PH(OBC) | 13 |
SSC JE 2020 Educational Qualification
| Post Name | Qualification |
| Junior Engineer (Civil), CPWD | B.Tech. / B.E. / Diploma in Civil Engineering |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical), CPWD | B.Tech. / B.E. / Diploma in Electrical Engineering |
| JE (Civil), Department of Posts | B.Tech. / B.E. / 3 years Diploma in Civil Engineering |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical), Department of Posts | B.E. / B.Tech. / 3 years Diploma in Electrical Engineering |
| SSC Junior Engineer (Civil), MES | B. Tech/ B.E. in Civil Engineering OR else 3 years Diploma in Civil Engineering At least 2 years of work experience in Civil Engineering |
| Junior Engineer (Mechanical & Electrical), MES | B.Tech./B.E. in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering OR must have three years Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering 2 years work experience in Electrical or Mechanical engineering |
| Junior Engineer (QS&C), MES | B.Tech. / B.E. / or else 3 years Diploma in Civil engineering OR must have passed Intermediate examination in Building and Quantity Surveying (Sub Divisional-II) from the Institute of Surveyors (India) |
| Junior Engineer (Civil & Mechanical), Central Water Commission | B.Tech. / B.E. Diploma in Mechanical/Civil Engineering |
SSC JE 2020 Exam pattern:
1. Paper – I, which is the first phase of the selection process, is an Objective Type Computer Based Test.
2. Paper – II, which is the second stage, is a Descriptive Type Written Test.
Paper – I
| Sections | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 50 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| General Engineering Part A: General Engineering (Civil & Structural) (or) Part B: General Engineering (Electrical) (or) Part C: General Engineering (Mechanical) |
100 for each part | 100 |
Key Points To Remember Regarding SSC JE Exam Pattern For Paper – I
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General Intelligence & Reasoning and General Awareness sections will be common for all the three streams.
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In General Engineering section, candidates have to attempt the sections as per their branches (i.e., either civil or mechanical or electrical).
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Candidates have to complete Paper – I in 2 hours (120 minutes).
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0.25 % marks will be deducted for every wrong attempt.
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1 mark will be given for each right attempt.
- If the candidate does not attempt the General Engineering section as per the instructions given in Paper – I, then his answer sheet will not be evaluated by the board.
Paper-II
Candidates who qualify in Paper – I are eligible to appear for Paper 2.
| Sections | Maximum Marks |
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Part A: General Engineering (Civil & Structural) |
300 |
Key Points To Remember Regarding SSC JE Exam Pattern For Paper – II
- There will be three parts in Paper-II under General Engineering, and candidates have to attempt them as per their branch.
- If the candidates have attempted a part other then instructed then his answer sheet will not be evaluated by SSC
- 0.25% negative marking will be applied to every wrong attempt.
- Candidates have to complete paper – II in 2 hours
SSC JE Syllabus 2020
The SSC Junior Engineering exam has two papers – Paper 1 and Paper 2. Candidates appearing for SSC JE exam should be aware of SSC JE syllabus along with the important topics. In this article, we will give detailed SSC JE Syllabus for all engineering branches.
SSC JE 2020 Syllabus For Paper 1
SSC JE Paper 1 is conducted in the online mode and has three sections:
a. General Intelligence and Reasoning
b. General Awareness
c. General Engineering
The General Engineering section is different for different branches. The detailed SSC JE Syllabus for each of these sections are tabulated below:
| Sections | Syllabus | Marks |
| SSC JE Syllabus For General Intelligence & Reasoning | 1.Decision Making 2.Visual Memory 3.Relationship Concepts 4.Arithmetical Reasoning 5.Verbal and Figure Classification 6.Arithmetical Number Series 7.Abstract Ideas and Symbols and Their Relationships 8.Arithmetical Number Series 9.Arithmetical Computations and Other Analytical Functions 10.Space Visualization 11.Problem Solving |
50 marks |
| SSC JE Syllabus For General Awareness | 1.Economic Science 2.General Polity and Scientific Research 3.Current Affairs 4.India and its Neighboring Countries |
50 marks |
| SSC JE Syllabus For Civil Engineering (Part-A) | 1. Building Materials 2.Estimating, Costing and Valuation Soil Mechanics 3.Irrigation Engineering 4.1st and 2nd Law of Thermodynamics 5.IC Engine Performance 6.IC Engine Cooling and Lubrication 7.Ranking Cycle of System 8.Fitting & Accessories 9.Air Compressors & their Cycles 10.Refrigeration Cycles 11.The Principle of Refrigeration Plant 12.Nozzles & Steam Turbines 13.Properties & Classifications Of Fluids 14.Fluid Statics, Measurement of Fluid Pressure 15.Transportation Engineering 16.Environment Engineering |
100 marks |
| SSC JE Syllabus For Structural Engineering (Part-A) | 1.Theory of Structures 2.Concrete Technology 3.RCC Design, Steel Design |
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| SSC JE Syllabus For Electrical Engineering (Part-B) | 1.AC Fundamentals 2.Measurement and Measuring Instruments 3.Electrical Machines 4.Fractional Kilowatt Motors and Single Phase Induction Motors 5.Synchronous Machines 6.Transmissions and Distribution 7.Estimating and Costing 8.Utilization and Electrical Energy 9.Basic Electronics 10.Circuit Law 11.Magnetic Circuit |
SSC JE 2020 Syllabus For Paper 2
SSC JE Syllabus For Civil Engineering (Part A)
| Building Materials | 1.Physical and chemical properties 2.Classification, Standard Tests, Uses and Manufacture/Quarrying of Materials |
| Estimating, Costing and Valuation | 1.Estimate, glossary of technical terms, analysis of rates, methods and unit of measurement, Items of work – earthwork, Brick work (Modular & Traditional bricks), RCC work, Shuttering, Timber work, Painting, Flooring, and Plastering. 2.Boundary wall, Brick building, Water Tank, Septic tank, Bar bending schedule, Centre line method, Mid-section formula, Trapezoidal formula, Simpson’s rule. 3.Cost estimate of Septic tank, flexible pavements, Tube well, isolates and combined footings, Steel Truss, Piles and pile-caps. 4.Valuation – Value and cost, scrap value, salvage value, assessed value, sinking fund, depreciation and obsolescence, methods of Valuation. |
| Surveying | 1.Principles of surveying, measurement of distance, chain surveying. 2.Working of prismatic compass, compass traversing, bearings, local attraction, plane table surveying. 3.The odolite traversing, adjustment of theodolite, Leveling, Definition of terms used in leveling, contouring, curvature and refraction corrections. 4.Temporary and permanent adjustments of dumpy level, methods of contouring. 5.Uses of contour map, tachometric survey, curve setting 6.Earth work calculation, advanced surveying equipment. |
| Soil Mechanics | 1.Origin of soil, phase diagram, Definitions-void ratio, porosity, degree of saturation, water content, specific gravity of soil grains, unit weights, density index and interrelationship of different parameters, Grain size distribution curves and their uses. 2.Index properties of soils, Atterberg’s limits, ISI soil classification and plasticity chart. 3.Permeability of soil, coefficient of permeability, determination of coefficient of permeability, Unconfined and confined aquifers, effective stress, quick sand, consolidation of soils, Principles of consolidation, degree of consolidation, pre-consolidation pressure, normally consolidated soil, e-log p curve, computation of ultimate settlement. 4.Shear strength of soils, direct shear test, Vane shear test, Triaxial test. 5.Soil compaction, Laboratory compaction test, Maximum dry density and optimum moisture content, earth pressure theories, active and passive earth pressures, Bearing capacity of soils, plate load test, standard penetration test. |
SSC JE Syllabus 2020 For Electrical Engineering (Part B)
| Basic Concepts |
Concepts of resistance, inductance, capacitance, and various factors affecting them. Concepts of current, voltage, power, energy and their units. Circuit law : Kirchhoff?s law, Simple Circuit solution using network theorems. Magnetic Circuit : Concepts of flux, mmf, reluctance, Different kinds of magnetic materials, Magnetic calculations for conductors of different configuration e.g. straight, circular, solenoidal, etc. Electromagnetic induction, self and mutual induction. |
| AC Fundamentals | Instantaneous, peak, R.M.S. and average values of alternating waves. Representation of sinusoidal wave form, simple series and parallel AC Circuits consisting of R.L. and C, Resonance, Tank Circuit. Poly Phase system – star and delta connection, 3 phase power, DC and sinusoidal response of R-Land R-C circuit. |
| Measurement and Measuring Instruments | Measurement of power (1 phase and 3 phase, both active and re-active) and energy, 2 wattmeter method of 3 phase power measurement. Measurement of frequency and phase angle. Ammeter and voltmeter (both moving oil and moving iron type), extension of range wattmeter, Multimeters, Megger, Energy meter AC Bridges. Use of CRO, Signal Generator, CT, PT and their uses. Earth Fault detection. |
| Electrical Machines | D.C. Machine – Construction, Basic Principles of D.C. motors and generators, their characteristics, speed control and starting of D.C. Motors. Method of braking motor, Losses and efficiency of D.C. Machines1 phase and 3 phase transformers – Construction, Principles of operation, equivalent circuit, voltage regulation, O.C. and S.C. Tests, Losses and efficiency. Effect of voltage, frequency and wave form on losses. Parallel operation of 1 phase /3 phase transformers. Auto transformers,phase induction motors, rotating magnetic field, principle of operation, equivalent circuit, torque-speed characteristics, and starting and speed control of 3 phase induction motors. Methods of braking, effect of voltage and frequency variation on torque speed characteristics. |
| Fractional Kilowatt Motors and Single Phase Induction Motors | Characteristics and applications. Synchronous Machines – Generation of 3-phase e.m.f. armature reaction, voltage regulation, parallel operation of two alternators, synchronizing, control of active and reactive power. Starting and applications of synchronous motors. |
| Generation, Transmission and Distribution | Power factor improvement, various types of tariffs, types of faults, short circuit current for symmetrical faults. Switchgears – rating of circuit breakers, Principles of arc extinction by oil and air, H.R.C. Fuses, Protection against earth leakage / over current, etc. Buchholtz relay, Merz-Price system of protection of generators & transformers, protection of feeders and bus bars. Lightning arresters, various transmission and distribution system, comparison of conductor materials, efficiency of different system. Cable – Different type of cables, cable rating and derating factor. Different types of power stations, Load factor, diversity factor, demand factor, cost of generation, inter-connection of power stations
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| Estimation and Costing | Estimation of lighting scheme, electric installation of machines and relevant IE rules. Earthing practices and IE Rules. |
| Utilization of Electrical Energy | Illumination Electric heating Electric welding Electroplating Electric drives and motors |
| Basic Electronics | Working of various electronic devices e.g. P N Junction diodes, Transistors (NPN and PNP type) BJT and JFET. Simple circuits using these devices |
SSC JE Syllabus 2020 For Mechanical Engineering (Part C)
| Theory Of Machines andMachine Designs | Concept of simple machine, Four bar linkage and link motion, Flywheels and fluctuation of energy Power transmission by belts – V-belts and Flat belts, Clutches – Plate and Conical clutch, Gears –Type of gears etc. |
| Engineering Mechanics and Strength of Materials | Equilibrium of Forces, Law of motion, Friction, Concepts of stress and strain, Elastic limit. Elastic constants, Bending moments and shear force diagram, Stress in composite bars etc. |
| Thermal Engineering | Properties of Pure Substance1st & 2nd Law of Thermodynamics Air standard Cycles for IC Engines. Rakine Cycle of steam Bolilers |
| Fluid Mechanics Machinery | Properties & Classification of fluid Fluid Statics Measurement of Fluid Pressure Fluid Kinematics Dynamics of Ideal Fluids Measurement Of Flow Rate Basic Principles Hydraulic Turbines Centrifugal Pumps Classification Of Steels |
SSC JE 2020:Pre-Exam Training
There is no Pre - Exam Training conducted for SSC JE Exam.
SSC JE 2020:Interview Detail
No, interview is not conducted for any post in SSC JE.
SSC JE 2020 Salary:
New SSC JE Salary and Perks
| Post Name | Grade Pay | SSC JE In hand Salary | SSC JE Gross Salary |
| Junior Engineer (Civil) | 4200 | 29455 to 33907 | 32667 to 37119 |
| Junior Engineer (Civil) | 4200 | 29455 to 33907 | 32667 to 37119 |
| Junior Engineer (Civil) | 4200 | 29455 to 33907 | 32667 to 37119 |
| Electrical and mechanical Junior Engineer | 4200 | 29,455 to 33,907 | 32667 to 37119 |
| JE Quantity Surveying and Contract | 4200 | 29,455 to 33,907 | 32667 to 37119 |
The SSC JE in hand salary is the final salary which the employee gets after deducting all kinds of taxes and PFs.
SSC JE 2020 Application Fee:
• For Others: Rs.100/-
• For SC/ST/PWD/ Women/ ESM candidates: Nill
• Payment Mode (Online/ Offline): SBI Challan/ SBI Net Banking by using Visa, Master Card, Maestro, RuPay Credit/ Debit Card.
SSC JE 2020 Admit Card:
Read the instructions carefully to download the SSC Junior Engineer Admit Card:
- Visit the official website at ssc.nic.in
- Click on the link “SSC JE Admit Card”
- Visit the respective regional website of SSC
- Click SSC JE Admit Card link
- Enter the required credentials such as registration number and date of birth
- SSC Junior Engineer Admit Card for paper 1 will be shown on the webpage
- Take a print out of the same
SSC JE 2018: Previous Year Result
SSC JE Tier-I: Result Out
Staff Selection Commission has released Junior Engineer, SSC JE Result 2018. SSC JE Exam was conducted between 23rd to 27th September 2019.SSC JE exam result will be released by the commission soon after the exam is held. Candidates can check the result at the official website i.e. ssc.nic.in. In order to check the result, candidates have to search in with their respective SSC JE exam roll number.
Given below are the steps to check the SSC JE Result –
- Visit the official website at ssc.nic.in
- Click JE tab under the Result tab
- Click on the respective link “SSC JE Result”
- A pdf file will get open, search your roll number to check your result
SSC JE 2017-18:Previous Year Exam Analysis
Overall AnalysisSSC JE 2017-18 Exam was easy. Candidates shared that a large number of questions across all the sections were easy to attempt and only a small percentage was difficult.
Section-wise Analysis
About 35-40 questions were easy, 6-7 were moderately difficult and only 2 questions were difficult in this section. Overall, candidates found this section to be easy. Below is the number of questions asked from different topics.
| S. No. | Topics | No. Of Ques |
| 1 | Coding Decoding | 6 |
| 2 | Number & Alphabetical Series | 12 |
| 3 | Inequality | 1 |
| 4 | Analogy | 2 |
| 5 | Odd one Out | 10 |
| 6 | Syllogism | 3 |
| 7 | Statement & Conclusions | 0 |
| 8 | Dice | 1 |
| 9 | Directions Sense | 3 |
| 10 | Sitting Arrangement | 1 |
| 11 | Non-verbal: Complete the Image, Embedded Image, Paper Folding & Cutting, Mirror Image | 5 |
| 12 | Venn diagram | 1 |
| 13 | Blood relations | 2 |
| 14 | Matrix | 1 |
| 15 | Mathematical Calculations | 2 |
| Total No. Of Questions | 50 |
(ii) General Awareness:
| S. No. | Topics | No. Of Ques |
| 1 | Science | 17 |
| 2 | History | 7 |
| 3 | Polity | 6 |
| 4 | Geography | 5 |
| 5 | Economics | 6 |
| 6 | Current Affairs | 9 |
| Total No. of Ques | 50 |
(iii) General Engineering (Civil And Structural), (Electrical & Mechanical): Part-C
Mechanical Engineering
In this section 40-50 questions were easy, 20-30 were moderately difficult and 10-15 questions were difficult in this section.
| S.No | Topics | No. Of Ques |
| 1 | Fluid Mechanics | 15-16 |
| 2 | Production Engineering | 12-13 |
| 3 | Strenght Of Material | 11-12 |
| 4 | Theory Of Machines | 10 |
| 5 | Thermodynamics | 12 |
| 6 | IC Engine | 7 |
| 7 | RAC | 4 |
SSC JE 2020 Cut Off: Previous Year Cut Off 2018
Staff Selection Commission has released the SSC Junior Engineer Cutoff for SSC JE Tier 1 exam held from September 23 to 27, 2019. The Officials have released the SSC JE Tier-I Cutoff along with the SSC JE Result.The SSC JE Cutoff is released as per the different categories and posts. The officials have release the SSC JE Civil Engineering and SSC JE Electrical & Mechanical Engineering Cutoff separately. To check the SSC JE 2019 cutoff refer to the table below:
SSC JE Cut Off 2018 [Civil]
| Category | SSC JE Cut Off [Civil] |
| UR | 127.40 |
| OBC | 122.91 |
| EWS | 118.99 |
| SC | 107.61 |
| ST | 107.01 |
SSC JE Cut Off 2018 [Electrical/Mechanical]
| Category | SSC JE Cut Off [Electrical/Mechanical] |
| UR | 152.16 |
| OBC | 149.30 |
| EWS | 147.47 |
| SC | 133.39 |
| ST | 125.49 |
SSC JE 2020: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. Who can apply for theSSC-JE exam?
Ans: Candidates with a Diploma in engineering & engineering graduates can apply for SSC JE exams.
Q. Students from which engineering branch can apply for the SSC-JE exam?
Ans: Candidates who have diploma/degree in Civil, Mechanical & Electrical can apply.
Q. What is approximate vacancy per year in the SSC-JE exam?
Ans: In SSC–JE exam, approx. 1000 vacancies are expected to be released every year. But, these vacancies are also subject to change/ modifications.
Q. What is the age limit for the General category into SSC-JE post?
Ans: For General category, age limit vary as per department allocations through SSC-JE exams which is as follows:
- upto 32 years ( CWC, CPWD )
- 18-27 years (Department of Post )
- 18-27 years ( MES-Military engineering services )
Q. How do I calculate my AGE for SSC-JE ?
Ans: You need to calculate your age in accordance to your Matriculation/Secondary Examination / equivalent certificate only.
Q. Is it good to apply for all the posts?
Ans: No, you can only apply for the posts whose educational qualification and age eligibility criteria is fulfilled by you.
Q. Which DIPLOMA degree is valid to apply SSC-JE exam?
Ans: Three years Diploma or equivalent in Civil Engineering or Electrical Engineering from an institution recognized by the Central Government or State Government. Also, Diploma degree from Private or govt. Institutions are valid. Moreover, Correspondence Diploma certificates are also valid from recognized institutions. Diploma Equivalent courses done by EX Servicemen from Armed forces are valid too for SSC-JE apply online.
Q. Does candidates with lateral entries are eligible?
Ans: Candidates with lateral entries after 10+2 will be eligible as they have same Diploma degree as others.
Q. How to apply for SSC-JE examination?
Ans: You will be apply to apply online via the official website- http://ssconline.nic.in/jeregistration
Q. Which Group class of employment SSC-JE offers?
Ans: SSC-JE offers post of Junior Engineer Group ‘B’ post.
Q. Is there any negative checking in Conventional sort papers?
Ans: No there is no NEGATIVE checking in regular answer sheet of the SSC-JE exam.
Q.Do I get ready for GATE or different exams in parallel with JE arrangements?
Ans: If you have a 4-year degree then you may set up another exam in parallel. In any case, the case of SSC-JE paper is out and out not quite the same as GATE or IES.