SSC JE Exam Pattern 2026: Complete Success Guide
The SSC JE 2026 examination recruits Junior Engineers through a two-stage selection process: Paper-I and Paper-II. Both stages are now Computer-Based Tests...
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The Staff Selection Commission Junior Engineer (SSC JE) exam recruits for prestigious government posts. The exam consists of two stages: Paper-I and Paper-II. Both are critical, as the final selection is based on your combined score.
Stage 1: Paper-I Exam Pattern
Paper-I is a screening test designed to check your speed and basic knowledge.
- Mode: Online (Computer-Based Test)
- Type: Multiple Choice Questions (Objective)
- Duration: 2 Hours
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for every wrong answer.
Subject Breakdown (200 Marks Total)
- General Intelligence & Reasoning: 50 Questions (50 Marks)
- General Awareness: 50 Questions (50 Marks)
- General Engineering: 100 Questions (100 Marks)
- (Choose one: Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical)
Stage 2: Paper-II Exam Pattern
Paper-II tests your deep technical knowledge. Note: This is now an Online Objective test (it is no longer a descriptive written exam).
- Mode: Online (Computer-Based Test)
- Type: Multiple Choice Questions (Objective)
- Subject: General Engineering (Specific to your chosen discipline)
- Duration: 2 Hours
- Negative Marking: 1 mark deducted for every wrong answer.
Scoring Breakdown (300 Marks Total)
- Total Questions: 100
- Total Marks: 300 (Each question is worth 3 marks)
Key Points to Remember
- No Interview: There is no interview round. Selection is based purely on your marks from Paper-I and Paper-II.
- Accuracy Matters: Be careful with negative marking, especially in Paper-II where the penalty is higher (1 mark).
- Syllabus: Stick strictly to the syllabus for your specific engineering stream.
