Shikha GoyalAssistant Manager
SSC JE 2024: The Commission released the final SSC JE 2024 vacancies on December 10, 2024 on the official website. The authority is expected to release soon the SSC JE 2024 Tier 2 Result. The SSC JE 2024 Tier 2 Provisional Answer Key was released. The answer key challenge window was open from November 11 to November 14, 2024. The SSC Tier 2 Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical & Electrical) Examination, 2024, was conducted on November 6, 2024. The Commission declared the SSC JE 2024 Result for Tier 1 on the official website. Also, marks of the qualified and non-qualified candidates were made available on August 22, 2024, at ssc.gov.in. The SSC JE vacancies were revised on July 2, 2024. Now, the total number of SSC JE vacancies has increased to 1765 from 968. But the final vacancies for SSC JE 2024 are 1701.
Also, the Commission would obtain Option-cum-Preference before the declaration of final result of aforesaid exam. All candidates, who have appeared in Paper-II, are advised to submit their Option-cum-Preference for Post(s)/Organization(s) for Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical and Electrical Examination, 2024 through their respective 'Candidate Login' on the official website of SSC wherein facility for submission of Option-cum-Preference for Post(s) / Organization(s) was available under My Application Tab, which remained active during the period from December 9, 2024 (05:00 PM) to December 13, 2024 (11:59 PM).
SSC JE 2025
The authority released the SCS JE 2025 Paper 1 dates tentatively in the annual calendar. As per the calendar, the SSC JE 2025 application process will tenatively start on August 5, 2025 and will end on August 28, 2025. The SSC JE 2025 Paper 1 exam will be conducted tentatively between October and November 2025.
The SSC JE 2024 syllabus comprises three papers General Intelligence and Reasoning for 50 marks, General Awareness for 50 marks, and General Engineering for 100 marks. The third paper i.e., the General Engineering paper is subject-specific and divided into three parts: Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Electrical Engineering. The third paper is selected according to the subject of the candidates. The candidates are advised to check the SSC JE exam pattern, eligibility, and syllabus before appearing in the SSC JE 2024 exam.
SSC JE 2024 Final Vacancies PDF: Download Here
SSC JE Tier 2 Answer Key 2024 Official Notice PDF: Download Here
Direct Link: SSC JE Tier 2 Provisional Answer Key
SSC JE 2024 Latest Updates & News
SSC JE 2024 Tier 2 Result Soon; Get Direct Link at ssc.gov.in
- What is SSC JE?
- SSC JE Dates 2024
- SSC JE 2024 Exam Highlights
- SSC JE Vacancy 2024
- SSC JE 2024 Result: Paper 1 & Paper 2
- SSC JE Paper 1 & 2 Answer Key 2024
- SSC JE 2024 Exam Analysis
- SSC JE Exam Pattern 2024
- SSC JE Syllabus 2024
- SSC JE Admit Card 2024
- SSC JE Cutoff 2024
- SSC JE Application Status 2024
- SSC JE Selection Process 2024
- SSC JE Notification 2024
- SSC JE Application 2024
- SSC JE 2024 Application Correction
- SSC JE Eligibility 2024
What is SSC JE?
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Junior Engineer (JE) exam is a highly competitive and sought-after exam for engineering graduates looking for government job opportunities. The SSC JE exam is conducted annually by the Staff Selection Commission to recruit Junior Engineers for Group-B (non-gazetted) posts in level-6 (INR 35,400-1,12,400) of the pay matrix of the seventh Central Pay Commission under various departments of the Government of India. It is a national-level exam that tests candidates' knowledge and skills in their respective engineering fields, including Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering. The exam consists of two stages- Paper 1 and Paper 2, and the selection process includes a written examination followed by a personal interview. Aspirants can find detailed information about the SSC JE exam eligibility criteria, application process, exam pattern, syllabus, and preparation tips below in the article. With thousands of candidates appearing for the exam each year, cracking the SSC JE exam requires focused preparation, dedication, and hard work.
The full form of the SSC JE exam is the Staff Selection Commission Junior Engineer exam. The SSC JE is an abbreviation of the Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Quality Surveying & Contracts) Examination. It is derived from the post name to which the appointment will be made after the recommendation of the exam.
SSC JE Dates 2024
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of SSC JE 2024 exam
Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
---|---|
Aug '25 | SSC JE Tier 1 Application Process 2025 TENTATIVE |
Oct '25 - Nov '25 | SSC JE Tier 1 Exam 2025 TENTATIVE |
Dates | Past Exam Dates |
11 Nov '24 | SSC JE Tier 2 Provisional Answer Key released |
11 Nov '24 - 14 Nov '24 | SSC JE Tier 2 Provisional Answer Key Objection Window |
06 Nov '24 | SSC JE Tier 2 Exam |
SSC JE 2024 Exam Highlights
SSC JE is a national-level exam organised to recruit candidates for the post of junior engineers in the projects of Central Government and Public Sector Enterprises. Following are the highlights of the SSC JE Exam.
Exam Name |
SSC JE (Staff Selection Commission Junior Engineer) |
Conducting Body |
SSC |
Exam Level |
National |
Vacancies |
To be announced |
Exam Frequency |
Once a year |
Exam Mode |
Paper 1: Online Paper 2: Online |
Exam Duration |
Paper 1: 120 minutes Paper 2: 120 minutes |
Exam Purpose |
Selection of candidates for the post of Junior Engineer in ministries/departments/organisations of the Government of India |
Exam Language |
English and Hindi |
Exam Helpdesk No. |
011-69999845 |
Official Website |
ssc.gov.in |
SSC JE Vacancy 2024
The SSC released the final vacancies for SSC JE 2024 on the official website. The department-wise vacancy is provided to the upcoming aspirants below in the article. The commission released vacancies for mechanical engineers, civil engineers, electrical engineers, and quality and surveying & contracts for the year 2024. The candidates can check the SSC JE final Vacancy details below for the year 2024:
Name of Department/Organization/Office |
Name of Post |
SC |
ST |
OBC |
EWS |
UR |
Total |
OH |
HH |
Others PwD |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Border Roads Organization (For male candidates only) |
Junior Engineer(Civil) |
84 |
40 |
150 |
53 |
156 |
483 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Border Roads Organization (For male candidates only) |
Junior Engineer(Electrical and Mechanical) |
9 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
30 |
41 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Central Water Commission |
Junior Engineer(Mechanical) |
1 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
9 |
12 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Central Water Commission |
Junior Engineer(Civil) |
19 |
6 |
39 |
12 |
44 |
120 |
3 |
5 |
2 |
Central Public Works Department |
Junior Engineer(Electrical) |
13 |
6 |
24 |
9 |
40 |
92 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
Central Public Works Department |
Junior Engineer(Civil) |
30 |
15 |
55 |
20 |
86 |
206 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
Central Water Power Research Station |
Junior Engineer(Electrical) |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Central Water Power Research Station |
Junior Engineer(Civil) |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
DGQA-Naval, Ministry of Defence |
Junior Engineer(Mechanical) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
DGQA-Naval, Ministry of Defence |
Junior Engineer(Electrical) |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Farakka Barrage Project, Ministry of Jal Shakti |
Junior Engineer(Electrical) |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Farakka Barrage Project, Ministry of Jal Shakti |
Junior Engineer(Civil) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Military Engineer Service(MES) |
Junior Engineer(Civil) |
90 |
65 |
136 |
43 |
98 |
432 |
6 |
6 |
5 |
Military Engineer Service(MES) |
Junior Engineer(Electrical and Mechanical) |
73 |
32 |
72 |
29 |
88 |
294 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
National Technical Reasearch Organisation(NTRO) |
Junior Engineer(Civil) |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
6 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Total |
322 |
165 |
480 |
171 |
563 |
1701 |
18 |
19 |
16 |
SSC JE 2024 Result: Paper 1 & Paper 2
The Commission will declare the SSC JE 2024 Paper 2 result on the official website. The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) released the SSC JE Paper 1 results. The result was released in PDF format that can be accessed on the official website. The steps to download the SSC JE result are given below:
- Go to the official website: ssc.nic.in
- Click on the SSC JE result link
- The result PDF will appear on the screen
- Download the SSC JE result PDF and save it for later use
Direct link to download SSC JE 2024 Paper 2 Result: To be updated
Direct link to download SSC JE 2024 Paper 1 Result: https://ssc.gov.in/api/attachment/uploads/masterData/Results/LIST_2_20824.pdf
SSC JE Paper 1 & 2 Answer Key 2024
The authority released the SSC JE 2024 provisional answer key for Paper 2 on the official website on November 11, 2024. The last day to challenge the provisional answer key was November 14, 2024. The SSC released the SSC JE final answer key for Paper 1 along with Question Paper(s) cum Response Sheet(s) and Marks on August 22, 2024. This facility was available for the candidates for a period from August 22 to September 5, 2024. The SSC JE 2024 Paper 1 answer key was released on June 12, 2024, the candidates were allowed to download and raise objections against the SSC JE answer key till June 15, 2024. The steps to download the SSC JE answer key have been provided below:
- Go to the official website-ssc.digialm.com
- Fill out the login credentials
- Fill out captcha code
- Click on the submit button
- The SSC JE answer key will appear on the screen
- Download the SSC JE answer key and save it for later use
Direct Link: SSC JE Tier 2 Provisional Answer Key
Direct Link for SSC JE Paper 1 Final Answer Key: https://ssc.digialm.com//EForms/configuredHtml/2207/87970/login.html
Also Read: SSC CPO Question Paper 2024
SSC JE 2024 Exam Analysis
The SSC was conducted the SSC JE 2024 Paper 2 exam on November 6, 2024. Here we will provide the paper 2 exam analysis based on the student's feedback, etc.
Exam Date | Branch Name | Tier 2 Exam Analysis |
---|---|---|
06-Nov-2024 | Civil | Moderate Good Attempts: 75 to 80 Qs |
Mechanical | Moderate, Theoritical questions asked, One numerical asked Good Attempts: 75 to 80 Qs |
|
Electrical | Moderate, 10 to 12 numericals asked Good Attempts: 75 to 80 Qs |
The SSC JE 2024 exam analysis has been shared below for Paper 1. The candidates can check the exam analysis and the student's reactions in the video below:
Bhavana Solanki Said, "The reasoning section was quite lengthy and time-consuming whereas the other sections were moderately difficult in nature."
Monu Said " The paper was moderate in nature. On the other hand, the civil engineering paper was moderately difficult. The questions were asked about the construction of the road, numerical based on road construction, and more. The expected cut-off for the SSC JE civil will be between 130 to 140 marks out of 200 marks."
Chandrashekhar Meena Said, " The difficulty level of the exam was moderate. Civil paper was moderate to high in terms of difficulty level. The questions in the General Awareness were asked from current affairs and more."
Mohit Said," The Reasoning and Awareness section was easy to moderate in nature however the technical paper was lengthy and time-consuming. The expected cut-off will be low in comparison to the previous year's cut-off.
Ashish Said, "The paper was moderate in nature. Only two to three questions were lengthy in nature. The questions from the instruments were dominant in the paper."
SSC JE 2023 Exam Analysis Video
The exam analysis video has been shared below. The candidates can check the section-wise difficulty level, and memory-based questions in the video:
SSC JE Exam Analysis 2023: Shorts
SSC JE Exam Pattern 2024
The official notification mentions the SSC JE exam pattern in detail for each of the tiers of the exam. SSC JE Tier 1 exam has two papers conducted online. SSC JE Paper 1 is an objective test conducted in online mode. SSC JE Paper 2 is a subjective test conducted in offline mode. Check the major highlights of both SSC JE Paper 1 and 2 below:
Particulars |
SSC JE Paper 1 |
SSC JE Paper 2 |
---|---|---|
Exam mode |
Online |
Online |
Number of sections & subjects |
3 [General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness and General Engineering (Civil & Structural/Electrical/Mechanical)] |
1 [General Engineering (Civil & Structural/Electrical/Mechanical)] |
Type of questions |
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
Descriptive questions |
Exam duration |
120 minutes |
120 minutes |
Number of questions |
200 |
NA |
Negative Marking |
0.25 marks per incorrect answer |
1 mark per incorrect answer |
Total marks |
200 |
300 |
Language of paper |
English and Hindi |
English and Hindi |
The official advertisement will notify the SSC JE Exam Pattern 2024. The above illustration is based on the previous notification. But it is most likely that the pattern remains the same.
SSC JE Syllabus 2024
SSC JE syllabus is notified in the official notification. The candidates are tested for their engineering aptitude in the tier 1 exam. The Commission tests the subjective knowledge of the candidates in tier 2. The candidates can check the official SSC JE Syllabus 2024 and prepare accordingly.
SSC JE Admit Card 2024
The candidates can download the admit card for the SSC JE 2024 exam for tier 2 by following the steps given below from the regional websites:
- Go to the official website
- Click on the SSC 2024 admit card link
- Fill out the SSC application/registration number or Name and Date of Birth
- Fill out the captcha
- Click on the submit button
- The admit card will appear on the screen
- Download the admit card and save it for later use
Direct Link for SSC JE Admit Card 2024 Tier 2
SSC JE Cutoff 2024
The Commission releases the SSC JE cutoff 2024 for each category and for each engineering stream separately. Besides the cutoff, the Commission also releases the number of candidates available under each stream for the next phase of the exam. The candidates can check the SSC JE cutoff marks on the result PDF itself.
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SSC JE Application Status 2024
The candidates can check their application status by following the steps given below:
- Go to the official regional website
- Click on the SSC JE Application Status link
- Fill out the login credentials
- Click on the submit button
- The SSC JE application status will appear on the screen
- Download the application status and save it for later use
Direct Link for SSC JE Application Status 2024: https://sscsr.gov.in/JE2024-EXAMINATION-APPLICATION-STATUS-GET.htm
SSC JE Selection Process 2024
The SSC JE exam is the only exam conducted by the Commission to recruit engineers for specialised jobs. The SSC JE selection process includes the following steps:
Step 1: Fill SSC JE Application Form
Candidates need to visit the official website and fill out the SSC JE application form online. To apply, the aspirants first need to register on the official website. Thereafter, candidates need to log into their accounts and fill up the form online.
Step 2: Download SSC JE Admit Card
SSC JE Admit Cards will be available for download on the regional websites of the commission. SSC JE Admit Card is an important document containing information related to the exam and the candidate. Candidates are advised to preserve the admit cards until the recruitment process is over.
Step 3: Appear for SSC JE exam
Students need to appear for the SSC JE exam as per the prescribed schedule. Candidates first need to appear for SSC JE Paper 1. Thereafter, all qualifying candidates need to appear for SSC JE Paper 2.
Step 4: Exam Result
The Staff Selection Commission declares the results for the SSC JE exam on its official website. The SSC JE results are released in PDF format for different categories.
Step 5: SSC JE Answer Key
SSC JE Notification 2024
The Commission released the official JE notification 2024 on March 28, 2024. SSC JE notification 2024 comprises the details of the SSC JE exam like the date of the applications, application fees, eligibility criteria, number of vacancies, and more. The candidates can download the notification for the SSC JE exam 2024 by following the steps given below:
- Go to the official website
- Click on the SSC JE notification Link
- The SSC JE notification PDF will appear on the screen
- Download the PDF and save it for later use
SSC JE Notification 2024 PDF Link: https://ssc.gov.in/api/attachment/uploads/masterData/NoticeBoards/notice_28032024.pdf
SSC JE Application 2024
The SSC released the JE application form along with the notification on March 28, 2024, was active till April 18, 2024.
How to fill out SSC JE Application Form 2024?
Candidates can fill out the SSE JE application form 2024 by following the given steps:
- Visit the official website- ssc.gov.in
- Click on the online application link
- Register for the exam
- Fill out the SSC JE online form
- Pay the SSC JE application fee
- Submit and save the confirmation page
SSC JE 2024 Application Correction
The candidates can make corrections to the application form by following the steps given below:
- Go to the official website of the Staff Selection Commission
- Go to the login section on the homepage.
- Fill out the login credentials Registration Number and Password
- Make the corrections and submit the form
- Download the Application form and print it for future reference.
SSC JE Eligibility 2024
The SSC JE eligibility differs from post to post. However, the basic parameters that candidates need to fulfill to meet SSC JE 2024 eligibility criteria are:
SSC JE Eligibility: Nationality
A candidate must be a citizen of India or a subject of Nepal/Bhutan or a Tibetan Refugee who came to India before January 1, 1962, or an Indian who migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries
SSC JE Educational Qualification
- A candidate should have completed his/her degree/diploma in Civil/Electrical/Mechanical engineering.
SSC JE Age Limit
A candidate should be a maximum of 32 years of age.
Also Read: SSC JE Eligibility Criteria 2024