SSC JE 2024: Tier 1 Result Out, Cut Off, Merit List, Syllabus
SSC JE Exam is conducted each year by SSC to recruit eligible candidates for the post of Junior Engineers in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Quantity Surveying and contract Posts. The posts are for Group B (Non-Gazetted), in Level-6 i.e. Rs 35400-112400 of the pay matrix of the 7th Central Pay Commission. SSC JE 2024 tier 1 result has been released on August 20.
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SSC JE 2024 Eligibility
SSC JE Eligibility consists of fulfilling the age limit and educational qualification that is explained in the subsequent paragraphs below.
SSC JE Age Limit
SSC JE age limit is up to 32 years. However, for some posts in SSC JE, the upper age limit is 30 years. The post and department-wise age limit are as follows:
| Name of the Organization/Department | Post | Age Limit |
| Central Water Commission | Junior Engineer (Civil) | Up to 32 years |
| Central Water Commission | Junior Engineer (Mechanical) | |
| Central Public Works Department (CPWD) | Junior Engineer (Civil) | |
| Central Public Works Department (CPWD) | Junior Engineer (Electrical) | |
| Military Engineer Services (MES) | Junior Engineer (Civil) | Up to 30 years |
| Military Engineer Services (MES) | Junior Engineer (Electrical and Mechanical) | |
| Farakka Barrage Project | Junior Engineer (Civil) | |
| Farakka Barrage Project | Junior Engineer (Electrical) | |
| Farakka Barrage Project | Junior Engineer (Mechanical) | |
| Border Road Organization | Junior Engineer (Civil) | |
| Border Road Organization | Junior Engineer (Electrical & Mechanical) | |
| Central Water and Power Research Station | Junior Engineer (Civil) | |
| Central Water and Power Research Station | Junior Engineer (Electrical) | |
| Central Water and Power Research Station | Junior Engineer (Mechanical) | |
| Directorate of Quality Assurance (Naval) | Junior Engineer (Mechanical) | |
| Directorate of Quality Assurance (Naval) | Junior Engineer (Electrical) | |
| National Technical Research Organization (NTRO) | Junior Engineer (Civil) | |
| National Technical Research Organization (NTRO) | Junior Engineer (Electrical) | |
| National Technical Research Organization (NTRO) | Junior Engineer (Mechanical) |
SSC JE Educational Qualification
The post wise SSC JE educational qualification is prescribed in the table below.
| Post Name | SSC JE Qualification |
| Junior Engineer (Civil), CPWD | B.Tech. / B.E. / Diploma in Civil Engineering |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical), CPWD | B.Tech. / B.E. / Diploma in Electrical Engineering |
| JE (Civil), Department of Posts | B.Tech. / B.E. / 3 years Diploma in Civil Engineering |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical), Department of Posts | B.E. / B.Tech. / 3 years Diploma in Electrical Engineering |
| SSC Junior Engineer (Civil), MES | B. Tech/ B.E. in Civil Engineering OR else 3 years Diploma in Civil Engineering At least 2 years of work experience in Civil Engineering |
| Junior Engineer (Mechanical & Electrical), MES | - B.Tech./B.E. in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering OR must have three years Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering - 2 years work experience in Electrical or Mechanical engineering |
| Junior Engineer (QS&C), MES | - B.Tech. / B.E. / or else 3 years Diploma in Civil engineering OR - must have passed the Intermediate examination in Building and Quantity Surveying (Sub Divisional-II) from the Institute of Surveyors (India) |
| Junior Engineer (Civil & Mechanical), Central Water Commission | B.Tech. / B.E. Diploma in Mechanical/Civil Engineering |
SSC JE 2024 Selection Process
The SSC JE selection process is a three stage process. A candidate who obtains the cut off marks in the written exam shall be eligible to appear for the next stage of the SSC JE recruitment process. The selection stages are as follows:
- SSC JE Tier 1: The first stage is the written examination that is objective in nature.
- SSC JE Tier 2: The second stage is the descriptive paper that shall have subject-specific questions only
- SSC JE Tier 3: Document Verification (DV) and Medical Examination
The final selection, i.e. merit list for appointment of the candidates for SSC JE 2024 recruitment shall be based on the marks obtained by candidates in SSC JE Tier 1 and Tier 2. Candidates are advised to practice SSC JE question papers to get acquainted with the paper pattern.
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SSC JE 2024 Exam Pattern
SSC JE Exam Pattern consists of tier 1 and tier 2. SSC JE Tier 1 is objective in nature while SSC JE tier 2 is descriptive in nature. A negative marking of 0.25 shall be there in SSC JE tier 1. The details for SSC JE exam pattern are as follows:
| Papers | Subjects | Maximum marks | Duration |
| Paper-I Objective Type | (i) General Intelligence and Reasoning | 50 | 2 Hours (2 hours and 40 minutes for the candidates who are allowed use of scribe) |
| (ii) General Awareness | 50 | ||
| (iii) Part-A General Engineering (Civil & Structural) or Part-B General Engineering (Electrical) or Part-C General Engineering (Mechanical) | 100 | ||
| Paper-II (Descriptive Type) | Part-A General Engineering (Civil & Structural) or Part- B General Engineering (Electrical) or Part-C General Engineering (Mechanical) | 300 | 2 Hours (2 hours and 40 minutes for the candidates who are allowed use of scribe) |
SSC JE 2024 Syllabus
SSC JE Syllabus consists of General Intelligence and Reasoning and General awareness. Other than this, candidates are also required to have a thorough knowledge of Civil/Electrical/Mechanical subjects as it forms a crucial part of SSC JE Tier 1 and Tier 2 syllabus both. The SSC JE syllabus is shared below here.
- General Intelligence & Reasoning: Coding-Decoding, Analogies, Blood Relation, Analysis, Similarities & Differences, Space visualization, Judgment, Discrimination, Decision making, Visual memory, and Observation.
- General Awareness: Current events of matters of everyday observations & experience in the scientific aspect, GK, India and its neighboring countries, History, Culture of India, Economics & Polity, Awards and Honors, Government Schemes, Geography, etc.
SSC JE Answer Key 2024 for Paper 1
After the SSC has completed conducting the SSC JE Paper 1 exam, the candidates will be able to check the SSC JE answer key 2024 from SSC website. Candidates will also be able to raise an objection against the answer key.
SSC JE Result for Tier 1
Candidates who appear in the SSC JE exam 2024 for tier 1 will soon be able to download the SSC JE result from the SSC website. The candidates who are declared successful in the SSC JE tier 1 exam shall be eligible to appear for SSC JE Tier 2 exam which is descriptive in nature. SSC will also release the SSC JE cut off marks along with the result.
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- What is the official website to apply for the SSC JE 2024 exam?+The official website to apply for SSC JE 2024 exam is ssc.nic.in. Candidates have to fill the application form online and pay the application fee.
- What is SSC JE 2024 selection process?+SSC JE 2024 selection process mainly consists of a written exam that includes paper 1 and 2. Thereafter, a physical standard test and physical efficiency test for those applying in BRO is done. Lastly, document verification and medical examination is conducted.
- What is SSC JE salary?+The SSC JE Salary pay scale ranges from Rs 35,400 to Rs 1,12,400 per month. Candidates are appointed in Group B, gazetted non-ministerial post in level 6 of the 7th CPC.
- What is SSC JE 2024 eligibility criteria?+SSC JE 2024 eligibility criteria include the fulfilment of the age limit and educational qualification. The candidate should be a graduate with a B.E/B.Tech degree or a Diploma in the relevant engineering field. The age limit of the candidate varies as per the post that one has applied for.
- What is SSC JE exam?+SSC JE is an All India Level competitive engineering exam that is conducted once a year. The candidates are appointed into various departments and ministries in the pay matrix of the 7th Central Pay Commission.