SSC will be conducting an open competitive exam to select the candidates as Junior Engineers in different departments. Shortlisted candidates will be eligible for appointment to different posts depending on their choice and vacancy available. The candidates will be able to apply for the exam in online mode. It is expected that the application form may release in August 2024 and the exam will be conducted in November 2024. The candidates can find the complete details related to SSC JE 2024 recruitment process here in this post.

SSC JE 2024 Overview

Keep in Mind

• Applications will be accepted only in online mode.
• Candidates should apply only for such posts for which they fulfill the eligibility criteria.
• Answer key will also be released on the official website and the candidates can submit their grievance at Rs. 100/- per question.
• No changes will be possible after the final submission of the application form.
• Although it is not mandatory, the candidates are advised to give their Aadhaar number in the application form.
• A certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India is necessary for all candidates other than those who are citizen of India.
• Appointed candidates will be on probation for two years and during this period they might need to undergo such training or pass such exam as prescribed by the Controlling Authority.

SSC JEE Exam Date 2024

The important dates related to SSC JE 2024 exam are given in the table below:

Exam Pattern

The basic overview of SSC JE 2024 exam pattern is provided here:

• Number of papers: 2 (Paper 1 and paper 2)
• Mode of exam: Paper 1- online and paper 2- offline
• Exam duration: 2 hours (each paper)
• Type of questions: Paper 1- objective type and paper 2- conventional type
• Number of questions: Paper 1- 200
• Total marks: Paper 1- 200 1 and paper 2- 300
• Marking scheme: Paper 1- 1 mark will be provided for each right answer
• Negative marking: Paper 1- 0.25 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer

Syllabus

The syllabus for both the papers of the SSC JE exam is given below:

Paper 1

• General Intelligence & Reasoning: Arithmetical Reasoning, Number Series, Problem Solving, Verbal & Figure Classification, Similarities, Differences, Analysis, Decision Making, Analytical Functions, etc
• General Awareness: Current Affairs, India and its neighbouring countries- their Geography, History, Economic Scene, General Polity Culture, and Scientific Research, etc
• General Engineering:
  • Civil Engineering: Surveying, Soil Mechanics, Building Materials, Hydraulics, Estimating, Costing and Valuation and Transportation, Environmental & Irrigation Engineering
  • Structural Engineering: Concrete Technology, Theory of Structures, Steel Design and RCC Design.
  • Electrical Engineering: Magnetic Circuit, Circuit Law, AC Fundamentals, Basic Electronics, Electrical Machines, Motors, Generation, Transmission and Distribution, Electrical Energy, etc
  • Mechanical Engineering: Theory of Machines, Law of Thermodynamics, Air Compressors Cycles, Fluids, Hydraulic Turbines, Fluid Statics, Flow Rate, Refrigeration Cycles, Centrifugal Pumps, etc

Paper 2

• Civil Engineering: Highway Engineering, Source Of Water Supply, Silicate Based Materials, Analysis Of Rates, Unit Of Measurement, Phase Diagram, Hydrostatics, Measurements Of Flow, Crop Ratio, Overlap Allowance, Irrigation Efficiencies, etc
• Structural Engineering: Elasticity Constants, Types Of Beams, Moment Of Inertia, Advantages & Uses Of Concrete, Concrete Quality Control, Reinforced Brick Works, Construction Of Steel Columns, RCC Bond Strength, etc
• Electrical Engineering: Resistance, Inductance, Capacitance, Measurement Of Power, DC Machine, Methods Of Braking, Illumination, Voltage Regulation, Power Stations, Cable, etc
• Mechanical Engineering: Equilibrium of Forces, Law of motion, Stored Energy & Internal Energy, Sink, Source Reservoir of Heat, Otto Cycle, Boilers, Principle of a Refrigeration Plant, etc

SSC JE Application Form 2024

SSC JE 2024 application form might release in August 2024. The form will be released online and the candidates can obtain it from the official website ssconline.nic.in.

• In the application form, the candidates will have to provide their personal details such as name, father’s name, age, gender, category, etc.
• Details of the qualifying exam such as marks obtained, passing year, university name, etc will also be asked.
• Preference for post and choice for exam center should be provided by the candidates into their application.
• Scanned copies of candidates’ photograph and signature will also be uploaded into the application form.
• Once all the details are submitted carefully into the application form, the candidates can submit it online.
• A prescribed amount of application fee will also have to be paid along with the application form.
• After successful submission of the form, its printout should be taken and kept safe by the candidates.

Application fee:

• The application fee for SSC JE exam will be Rs. 100/-.
• SC/ ST/ PH/ Ex-servicemen and women candidates will be exempted from application fee payment.
• Payment of fee can be done via SBI Challan/ net banking or any credit card/ debit card.

Eligibility Criteria

The following are the eligibility criteria required for SSC JE exam 2024:

* Only male candidates are eligible for the posts of Junior Engineers in Director General Border Roads Organisation (BRO), Ministry of Defence.

Relaxation in upper age:

Relaxation in upper age will be given to the candidates as follows:

Admit Card

• The schedule and venue of the exam will be communicated to the candidates through their admit card.
• Admit card is an important and entry into the examination hall without a valid admit card will not be permitted.
• Candidates will be able to download the admit card from the official website of concerned regional/ sub regional office(s) of the commission.
• A printout of admit card, a valid photo identity card and 3 passport size photographs must be carried by the candidates while reporting for exam.
• In case of non-availability or any discrepancy in the admit card, candidate should immediately contact concerned regional/ sub regional office(s) of the commission.

Selection Process

• Candidates will be selected for recruitment on the basis of their performance in both the papers.
• Those who are declared as qualified in the SSC JE exam result will be considered for selection process.
• The applicants will be able to check their result of paper 1 and 2 from the official website of SSC.
• Applicants shortlisted on the basis of the exam will be called for document verification process.
• The candidates must carry all their documents in original at the time of verification failing which their candidature will be cancelled.
• After completion of the verification process, the candidates will be selected finally.

FAQs

In which mode I can apply for SSC JE?

Online

What will be the mode of SSC JE exam?

Paper 1- online and paper 2- offline

Who conducts the SSC JE exam?

Staff Selection Commission