Job Profile Description

Eligibility

1.    Junior Engineer (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical) in Central Water Commission and CPWD:

·         Age Limit: Up to 30 years

·         Nationality: Indian

2.    Junior Engineer (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical) in MES (Military Engineer Services):

·         Age Limit: Up to 30 years

·         Nationality: Indian

3.    Junior Engineer (Civil) in Department of Posts:

·         Age Limit: Up to 27 years

·         Nationality: Indian

4.    Junior Engineer (Quantity Surveying and Contracts) in MES:

·         Age Limit: Up to 27 years

·         Nationality: Indian

It's important to note that the eligibility criteria may change, and candidates are advised to refer to the official SSC notifications for the most accurate and up-to-date information. Additionally, the upper age limit is relax able for candidates belonging to reserved categories as per government norms. Candidates should thoroughly check the eligibility criteria mentioned in the official notification corresponding to the year of the examination.

Qualification

1.    Junior Engineer (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical) in Central Water Commission and CPWD:

·         Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (B.E./B.Tech.) in the respective discipline (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical) from a recognized University or Diploma in the relevant field.

2.    Junior Engineer (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical) in MES (Military Engineer Services):

·         Educational Qualification: Degree or Diploma in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution.

3.    Junior Engineer (Civil) in Department of Posts:

·         Educational Qualification: Three years Diploma or equivalent in Civil Engineering.

4.    Junior Engineer (Quantity Surveying and Contracts) in MES:

·         Educational Qualification: Three years Diploma in Civil Engineering OR a qualification in Quantity Surveying (Diploma or Certificate).

Syllabus

Paper-I: Objective Type Paper

1.     General Intelligence and Reasoning:

·         Analogies, similarities, and differences

·         Spatial visualization, spatial orientation

·         Problem-solving, analysis, judgment

·         Decision making, visual memory

·         Discrimination, observation, relationship concepts

·         Arithmetical reasoning, verbal and figure classification

·         Arithmetic number series, non-verbal series

·         Coding and decoding, statement conclusion

·         Syllogistic reasoning, Venn Diagrams

2.     General Awareness:

·         Current events

·         Sports

·         History

·         Culture

·         Geography

·         Economic scene

·         General Polity

·         Indian Constitution

·         Scientific Research

3.     General Engineering (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical):

·         Civil Engineering:

·         Building Materials, Estimating, Costing, and Valuation

·         Surveying, Soil Mechanics, Hydraulics

·         Irrigation Engineering, Transportation Engineering

·         Electrical Engineering:

·         Basic concepts, Circuit law

·         Magnetic Circuit, AC Fundamentals

·         Measurement and Measuring instruments

·         Electrical Machines

·         Mechanical Engineering:

·         Theory of Machines and Machine Design

·         Engineering Mechanics and Strength of Materials

·         Thermal Engineering, Fluid Mechanics

Paper-II: Conventional Type Paper

• The Paper-II consists of questions from the respective engineering discipline (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical).
• Candidates are required to attempt questions specific to their chosen discipline.

It's important to note that the detailed syllabus for Paper-II can be found in the official notification released by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) for each year's examination. Candidates are advised to refer to the official notification and syllabus documents for precise and up-to-date information.

Exam Pattern

1.    Paper-I: Objective Type Paper:

·         This paper is conducted in an online mode.

·         It consists of three parts: General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Awareness, and General Engineering (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical).

·         The General Engineering section includes questions related to the specific engineering discipline chosen by the candidate.

·         Each part carries equal marks.

·         There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer in Paper-I.

2.    Paper-II: Conventional Type Paper:

·         This paper is a written examination conducted in pen-and-paper mode.

·         Candidates need to attempt questions from the specific engineering discipline chosen (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical).

·         The paper is designed to test the candidate's understanding and ability to solve problems related to their chosen engineering discipline.

Candidates should note that the detailed syllabus for each section and discipline is provided in the official SSC notification. The exam pattern may slightly vary based on the specific post and discipline. It's crucial for candidates to refer to the official notification for accurate and up-to-date information on the exam pattern.  

Selection Criteria

1.    Paper-I: Objective Type Paper

·         Candidates need to appear for Paper-I, which is an objective type paper consisting of General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Awareness, and General Engineering (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical) sections.

·         Based on the performance in Paper-I, candidates are shortlisted for Paper-II.

2.    Paper-II: Conventional Type Paper

·         Paper-II is a conventional type paper where candidates need to attempt questions from their specific engineering discipline (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical).

·         The final selection is based on the combined performance in Paper-I and Paper-II.

3.    Document Verification:

·         Candidates who qualify in both Paper-I and Paper-II are called for the document verification stage.

·         During document verification, candidates are required to produce the original documents and certificates supporting their eligibility and educational qualifications.

·         Final selection is based on the merit list prepared after considering the performance in Paper-I and Paper-II and the verification of documents.

It is vital to note that precise selection criteria may be included in the official notice for each year's test. Candidates are urged to read the official announcement carefully and follow the guidelines provided by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC). The selection criteria may differ slightly depending on the technical discipline and position applied for.

Frequency

1.     Once a Year: The SSC JE Exam is generally conducted once a year.

2.     Notification and Calendar: SSC releases a detailed examination calendar at the beginning of the year, outlining the schedule of various exams, including the Junior Engineer exam. The calendar provides information about the release of notifications, exam dates, and other important events.

3.     Notification Period: The notification for the SSC JE Exam is usually released a few months before the scheduled exam date. It contains important details such as eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus, and application process.

4.     Online Application: Candidates interested in appearing for the exam can apply online during the application period mentioned in the official notification.

5.     Exam Dates: The SSC JE Exam is conducted on the dates specified in the examination calendar. It typically includes Paper-I (Objective Type) and Paper-II (Conventional Type).

Candidates are advised to regularly check the official SSC website and the examination calendar for the latest updates, notifications, and announcements related to the SSC JE Examination. The specific dates may vary from year to year, so candidates should refer to the official sources for accurate and up-to-date information.