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SSC JE (Junior Engineer Examination) is a national competitive recruitment examination conducted by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC). Candidates appointed receive an estimated in-hand monthly salary of as per 7th CPC standards, with general eligibility requiring ages between 18 to 30/32 years.
SSC JE recruits Junior Engineers in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Quantity Surveying disciplines for various central departments.
| Stage | Mode | Subjects / Modules | Duration | Total Marks | Negative Marking | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | CBT (Objective (MCQ)) | General Awareness, Reasoning, General Engineering | 2 Hours | 200 | 0.25 per wrong answer | Moderate |
| Paper 2 | CBT (Objective, Technical) | Engineering discipline specific paper | 2 Hours | 300 | No negative marking | Difficult |
Diploma/degree engineering graduates
Aspirants seeking technical central govt roles
Candidates targeting CPWD, Railways, MES jobs
A: SSC JE is conducted by the Staff Selection Commission.
A: Yes, SSC JE is generally held annually as per the official recruitment calendar.
A: Most objective stages carry negative marking; check the official notification for exact deduction.