SSC JE Exam Pattern 2026 – Paper-I & Paper-II
The SSC Junior Engineer Examination 2026 is conducted in two Computer-Based Examination papers: Paper-I and Paper-II.
Candidates applying for Civil, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering posts must attempt the technical subject selected in their application form. Paper-I is qualifying in nature, while normalized Paper-II marks are used for final merit.
SSC JE 2026 Selection Process
Paper-I – Computer-Based Examination
Paper-I – Computer-Based Examination
Paper-II – Computer-Based Examination
Paper-II – Computer-Based Examination
Document Verification by the concerned User Department
Document Verification by the concerned User Department
Physical or medical standards, where prescribed for the allocated post
Physical or medical standards, where prescribed for the allocated post
SSC JE Paper-I Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 50 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| General Engineering – Civil / Electrical / Mechanical | 100 | 100 |
Paper-I is qualifying in nature.
Duration : 2 Hours
Negative marking: 0.25 mark for each wrong answer in Paper-I.
Questions are available in Hindi and English.
SSC JE Paper - II Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Engineering – Civil / Electrical / Mechanical | 100 | 300 |
Paper-II marks are used for final merit.
Duration : 2 Hours
Negative marking: 1 mark for each wrong answer in Paper-II.
Questions are available in Hindi and English.
A scientific calculator is available on the computer screen during the examination.