SSC JE Syllabus 2025 & Detailed Exam Pattern

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the Junior Engineer (JE) examination, a prominent national-level test for recruiting Junior Engineers in Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical disciplines across various departments and organizations of the Government of India. For engineering diploma and degree holders, this is a golden opportunity to secure a prestigious government job. To excel in this competitive exam, a comprehensive understanding of the latest syllabus and exam pattern is the first and most crucial step.

This guide provides a detailed breakdown of the SSC JE 2025 selection process, including Paper-I and Paper-II, along with a topic-wise syllabus to streamline your preparation.

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SSC JE 2025: Exam Overview & Pattern

The SSC JE selection process consists of two stages, both of which are Computer-Based Examinations. The final merit list is prepared based on the cumulative marks obtained in both Paper-I and Paper-II.

Paper-I (Computer-Based Test) Pattern

Subject	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks	Total Duration
General Intelligence & Reasoning	50	50	2 Hours
General Awareness	50	50
Part A: General Engineering (Civil & Structural) OR Part B: General Engineering (Electrical) OR Part C: General Engineering (Mechanical)	100	100
Total	200	200

Paper-II (Computer-Based Test) Pattern

This paper is also a Computer-Based Test and is purely technical, focusing on the candidate's core engineering discipline.

Subject	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks	Duration
Part A: General Engineering (Civil & Structural) OR Part B: General Engineering (Electrical) OR Part C: General Engineering (Mechanical)	100	300	2 Hours

Marking Scheme for Both Papers:

Paper-I: +1 mark for each correct answer. There is a negative marking of -0.25 marks for each incorrect answer.
Paper-II: +3 marks for each correct answer. There is a negative marking of -1 mark for each incorrect answer.

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SSC JE Syllabus 2025: In-Depth Topic Breakdown

Success in the exam depends on a deep understanding of every topic. Here is a highly detailed, chapter-wise breakdown of the syllabus to guide your preparation.

Detailed Topic-wise Syllabus

Subject	In-Depth Topics & Chapters
General Intelligence & Reasoning	This section tests logical and analytical skills through verbal and non-verbal questions. Verbal Reasoning: Analogy, Classification, Series (Number, Alphabet), Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Syllogism, Word Building. Non-Verbal Reasoning: Figure Series & Analogy, Paper Folding & Unfolding, Embedded Figures, Pattern Completion, Cubes and Dice. Logical Reasoning: Venn Diagrams, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Seating Arrangement, Direction Sense.
General Awareness	This section assesses awareness of the environment and current events. Focus on the last 6-8 months for Current Affairs. Current Affairs: National & International events, Sports, Awards and Honors, Books & Authors, Important Schemes. Static GK: History: Important events in Indian History (Ancient, Medieval, Modern). Geography: India and its neighboring countries, basic world geography. Polity: Indian Constitution, Parliament, Fundamental Rights & Duties. Economy: Basics of Indian Economy, Economic organizations, Budget. General Science: Physics, Chemistry, Biology based on everyday observations, Scientific Research.
General Engineering (Discipline Specific)	This section covers the core technical subjects of the candidate's chosen engineering branch. Part-A (Civil Engineering): Building Materials, Estimating, Costing and Valuation, Surveying, Soil Mechanics, Hydraulics. Irrigation Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Environmental Engineering. Theory of Structures, Concrete Technology, RCC Design, Steel Design. Part-B (Electrical Engineering): Basic concepts, Circuit law, Magnetic Circuit, AC Fundamentals. Measurement and Measuring instruments, Electrical Machines, Fractional Kilowatt Motors. Synchronous Machines, Generation, Transmission and Distribution. Estimation and Costing, Utilization and Electrical Energy, Basic Electronics. Part-C (Mechanical Engineering): Theory of Machines and Machine Design, Engineering Mechanics and Strength of Materials. Properties of Pure Substances, 1st Law of Thermodynamics, 2nd Law of Thermodynamics. Air Standard Cycles for IC Engines, IC Engine Performance, IC Engines Combustion, IC Engine Cooling & Lubrication. Rankine cycle of System, Boilers, Classification, Specification, Fitting & Accessories. Fluid Mechanics & Machinery, Properties & Classification of Fluids, Fluid Statics, Measurement of Fluid Pressure, Fluid kinematics, Dynamics of Ideal fluids, Measurement of Flow rate basic principles, Hydraulic Turbines, Centrifugal Pumps. Production Engineering, Classification of Steels.

Subject

In-Depth Topics & Chapters

General Intelligence & Reasoning

This section tests logical and analytical skills through verbal and non-verbal questions.

Verbal Reasoning: Analogy, Classification, Series (Number, Alphabet), Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Syllogism, Word Building.
Non-Verbal Reasoning: Figure Series & Analogy, Paper Folding & Unfolding, Embedded Figures, Pattern Completion, Cubes and Dice.
Logical Reasoning: Venn Diagrams, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Seating Arrangement, Direction Sense.

General Awareness

This section assesses awareness of the environment and current events. Focus on the last 6-8 months for Current Affairs.

Current Affairs: National & International events, Sports, Awards and Honors, Books & Authors, Important Schemes.
Static GK:
- History: Important events in Indian History (Ancient, Medieval, Modern).
- Geography: India and its neighboring countries, basic world geography.
- Polity: Indian Constitution, Parliament, Fundamental Rights & Duties.
- Economy: Basics of Indian Economy, Economic organizations, Budget.
- General Science: Physics, Chemistry, Biology based on everyday observations, Scientific Research.

General Engineering (Discipline Specific)

This section covers the core technical subjects of the candidate's chosen engineering branch.

Part-A (Civil Engineering):
- Building Materials, Estimating, Costing and Valuation, Surveying, Soil Mechanics, Hydraulics.
- Irrigation Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Environmental Engineering.
- Theory of Structures, Concrete Technology, RCC Design, Steel Design.
Part-B (Electrical Engineering):
- Basic concepts, Circuit law, Magnetic Circuit, AC Fundamentals.
- Measurement and Measuring instruments, Electrical Machines, Fractional Kilowatt Motors.
- Synchronous Machines, Generation, Transmission and Distribution.
- Estimation and Costing, Utilization and Electrical Energy, Basic Electronics.
Part-C (Mechanical Engineering):
- Theory of Machines and Machine Design, Engineering Mechanics and Strength of Materials.
- Properties of Pure Substances, 1st Law of Thermodynamics, 2nd Law of Thermodynamics.
- Air Standard Cycles for IC Engines, IC Engine Performance, IC Engines Combustion, IC Engine Cooling & Lubrication.
- Rankine cycle of System, Boilers, Classification, Specification, Fitting & Accessories.
- Fluid Mechanics & Machinery, Properties & Classification of Fluids, Fluid Statics, Measurement of Fluid Pressure, Fluid kinematics, Dynamics of Ideal fluids, Measurement of Flow rate basic principles, Hydraulic Turbines, Centrifugal Pumps.
- Production Engineering, Classification of Steels.

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FAQs: SSC JE Syllabus 2025

Q1: What is the most significant change in the recent SSC JE exam pattern?

Ans: The most significant change is that Paper-II is no longer a descriptive (conventional/written) paper. It has been converted into a Computer-Based Test (CBT) with Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), just like Paper-I. This makes the entire selection process objective.

Q2: Is there negative marking in both Paper-I and Paper-II?

Ans: Yes, both papers have a penalty for incorrect answers. In Paper-I, 0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong answer. In Paper-II, the penalty is higher, with 1 mark being deducted for each wrong answer.

Q3: Are physical calculators allowed in the SSC JE exam?

Ans: No, candidates are not permitted to bring their own physical calculators or any other electronic gadgets into the examination hall. However, a virtual scientific calculator will be made available on the computer screen for candidates during Paper-II.

Q4: How is the final merit list prepared for SSC JE?

Ans: The final selection and merit list are determined based on the combined score of the candidate in both Paper-I and Paper-II. Both papers are crucial for securing a good rank.