The SSC JE Examination will include two papers: Paper-I and Paper-II. According to the revised pattern, both Paper-I and Paper-II will be conducted online as Computer-Based Examinations. Starting this year, Paper-I will also be an objective-type test administered online. It is important to review the exam pattern before studying the SSC JE 2024 syllabus.
Frequency- yearly
Mode- Computerised Exam
Exam Pattern
The SSC JE Examination will include two papers: Paper-I and Paper-II. According to the revised pattern, both Paper-I and Paper-II will be conducted online as Computer-Based Examinations. Starting this year, Paper-I will also be an objective-type test administered online. It is important to review the exam pattern before studying the SSC JE 2024 syllabus.
SSC JE Paper-I Exam Pattern 2024
Subject | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration & Timings |
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General Awareness | 50 | 50 | 2 Hours |
General Intelligence and Reasoning | 50 | 50 | 2 Hours |
SSC JE Paper-II Exam Pattern
There will be a negative marking of 1 mark (revised) for each incorrect answer in Paper-II.
SSC JE Paper-II Exam Pattern 2024
Subject | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration & Timings |
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Part A- General Engineering (Civil & Structural) | 100 | 300 | 2 Hours |
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Part B- General Engineering (Electrical) | 100 | 300 | 2 Hours |
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Part C- General Engineering (Mechanical) | 100 | 300 | 2 Hours |
Total: 200 Questions
Eligibility Criteria
The Staff Selection Commission will soon release the notification and application for the SSC JE 2024 exam. This notification, available in PDF format, will include details about the application process, syllabus, and SSC JE eligibility criteria. As per the tentative SSC calendar, the SSC JE exam is scheduled for June 4, 5, and 6, 2024. Candidates are advised to review the SSC JE eligibility criteria 2024 before submitting their application forms.
The Junior Engineer (JE) exam, conducted by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC), is highly sought after and competitive among engineering graduates aiming for government job opportunities. Each year, the SSC conducts the SSC JE exam to recruit Junior Engineers for Group-B (non-gazetted) positions in level-6 (INR 35,400-1,12,400) of the pay matrix of the seventh Central Pay Commission across various government departments.
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has categorized the SSC JE eligibility criteria 2024 into two sections: i) Age Limit Criteria and ii) Educational Qualification Criteria. Detailed information about these criteria is provided below.
Candidates wishing to apply for the SSC JE exam 2024 must meet the age limit criteria specific to each organization. The organization-wise age limit criteria for SSC JE posts are outlined in the table below:
Organization | Post | Age Limit |
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Border Roads Organization (BRO) | JE- Civil | Up to 30 years |
JE- Electrical and Mechanical | Up to 30 years | |
Central Public Works Department (CPWD) | JE- Civil | Up to 32 years |
JE- Electrical | Up to 32 years | |
Central Water Commission | JE- Civil | Up to 30 years |
JE- Mechanical | Up to 30 years | |
Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation (Brahmaputra Board) | JE- Civil | Up to 30 years |
Farakka Barrage Project (FBP) | JE- Civil | Up to 30 years |
JE- Mechanical | Up to 30 years | |
Military Engineer Services (MES) | JE- Civil | Up to 30 years |
JE- Electrical and Mechanical | Up to 30 years | |
Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (Andaman Lakshadweep Harbour Works) | JE- Civil | Up to 30 years |
JE- Mechanical | Up to 30 years | |
National Technical Research Organization (NTRO) | JE- Civil | Up to 30 years |
JE- Electrical | Up to 30 years | |
JE- Mechanical | Up to 30 years |