SSC JE Exam Pattern 2025: Check Subject-wise Pattern for Paper 1 & 2

The SSC JE Paper 2 exam is conducted for 2 hours, However, for the scribe candidates it is conducted for 2 hours and 40 minutes. The paper 2 is conducted for 200 marks. The complete pattern of the exam has been given below:

• Paper 2 is an objective paper conducted in computer based mode
• Candidates have to attempt a question paper of 300 marks in 2 hours
• Paper 2 is a conventional type exam, candidates have to choose the subject from Part A- Civil & Structural Engineering, Part B- Electrical Engineering or Part C- Mechanical Engineering
• 1 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer.

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the Junior Engineer (JE) examination to recruit candidates for various engineering positions in government departments and organizations. However, please note that the exam pattern may have been subject to changes since then. It's always advisable to refer to the official SSC website or the latest notification for the most accurate and up-to-date information. The general exam pattern followed for the SSC JE exam has been given below:

• Paper-I: Computer-Based Examination (Objective Type)
  • The Paper-I is divided into three sections: General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Awareness, and General Engineering.
  • The General Intelligence and Reasoning section tests your analytical and logical reasoning abilities.
  • The General Awareness section examines your knowledge of current affairs, general science, and other subjects.
  • The General Engineering section focuses on your understanding of the core engineering discipline you have applied for (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, etc.).
  • Each section typically consists of 50 questions, carrying 1 mark each, resulting in a total of 200 marks.
  • There is negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
• Paper-II: Descriptive Examination
  • Paper-II is an objective examination conducted in computer based mode.
  • It tests your technical knowledge in the specific engineering discipline you have applied for.
  • The paper typically consists of questions related to your field of engineering.
  • For Paper-II, each correct answer will award 3 marks to candidates and 1 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer.

Candidates who qualify in both Paper-I and Paper-II are eligible for the next stage of the selection process, which includes document verification and medical examination.

The candidates who applies in the category of scribe have to present physical limitation certificate infront of the examniation authority approved by the Chief Medical Officer, Civil Surgeon, Medical Supritendent of Government health care instituition. The candidates have to prepsent the certificate in a specific manner. The photograph of the certificate has been given beow as a reference for the candidates: