Punjab PSC JE Civil 2021 – Syllabus & Exam Pattern

In 2021, the Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) has released the notification to fill 585 vacancies for Junior Engineers in the Department of Water Resource, Punjab, and 27 vacancies in Punjab Water Resources Management and Development Corporation. The eligible individuals must apply for the required position. This blog consists of various details regarding eligibility criteria, PPSC JE Civil Exam pattern details, Punjab PSC JE Civil Exam syllabus, preparation strategy and important dates. 

Punjab  PSC JE Civil Exam Syllabus 

PPSC Junior Engineer Civil Examination is a competitive exam conducted by Punjab Government. This objective paper checks the knowledge of the candidate from Engineering Subjects, General Knowledge, and Reasoning. An aspirant needs to prepare for the exams thoroughly. The candidate must be aware of the syllabus beforehand to clear the exams. You can find the PPSC JE Civil exam syllabus online and prepare for the exams.

Following are the subjects for the Juniors Engineer civil exam:

Logical reasoning syllabus	Mental Ability Syllabus	General Knowledge Syllabus	Technical syllabus (Civil)
Data Interpretation	Nonverbal Reasoning	Indian Culture	Engineering Drawing
Data Sufficiency	Visual Ability	Overview of the Indian Financial System	Applied Mechanics
Non-Verbal Reasoning	Blood Relations	History of the Indian banking system	Fluid Mechanics
Verbal Reasoning	Number Series	Recent credit and monetary policies	Surveying
Logical Reasoning	Statements	Overview of the Indian Financial System	Construction materials & building construction
Analytical Reasoning	Analogies	History of the Indian banking system	Structural Engineering
Number Series	Symmetry	Recent credit and monetary policies	Earthquake resistant building construction
Essential Part	Symbols and Notations	Sports	Water supply and wastewater engineering
Puzzles	Analytical Reasoning	Indian History	Soil and foundation engineering
Letter and Symbol Series	Arrangements	Famous Days & Dates	Transportation engineering
Verbal Classification	Similarities and Differences	Indian Politics	Irrigation engineering
Statement and Argument	Syllogisms	Indian Parliament	Environmental engineering
Logical Deduction	Alphabet Series	Awards & Honours	Quantity surveying and valuation
Analogies	Coding-Decoding	Geography	Repair and maintenance of buildings
Artificial Language	Data Sufficiency	Current affairs (national and international issues of the last 6 months)	Construction management and accounts
Matching Definitions	Directions	Environment	Basics of management
Statement and Conclusion	Classification	Indian Economy
Theme Detection		Inventions
Cause and Effect		Basic Computer
Making Judgments		Famous Books & their Authors
Logical Problems

PPSC JE Civil Exam Pattern 2021

To score good marks in a competitive exam, candidates should be aware of the exam pattern. You can find the 2021 PPSC JE Civil exam pattern online in the notification.

Particulars	Details
Total Marks	300 Marks
Total Number of Questions	120 Questions
Marks for each Question	2.5 Marks
Time Allowed	2 Hours
Negative Marking	0.5 Marks for each wrong answer

Syllabus	Questions	Marks
Civil Discipline	100 Questions	250 Marks
Logical Reasoning, Mental Ability, General Knowledge	20 Questions	50 Marks

Level	Requirement
Final Selection Marks	45% for General Category, 40% for SC/ST and OBC Category
Final Selection Interview	No Interview

PPSC JE Recruitment Important Dates 2021

PPSC JE RECRUITMENT IMPORTANT EVENTS	IMPORTANT DATES
PPSC JE 2021 Notification release date	6th March 2021
Starting date for PPSC JE 2021 Application form	6th March 2021
Last date to apply for PPSC JE 2021 Civil examination	19th May 2021
Last date to correct the application form	26th May 2021
PPSC Admit card release date 2021	To be announced
PPSC Exam date 2021	To be announced
PPSC JE Result date 2021	To be announced

Also Read: PPSC JE Recruitment Notification [Civil] 2021 | Exam Date, Vacancy, etc

Eligibility Criteria 

There are eligibility criteria as to age and educational qualifications to appear in the JE(Civil) Exam conducted by PPSC.

Age

• The candidate’s age should be between 18-37 years as of 1st January 2021.
• For Scheduled castes and backward classes of Punjab- the age limit is relaxed up to 42 years.
• For the employees of all States and Centres and Punjab Government’s Board/Corporation/Commission and Authorities- the age limit is relaxed up to 45 years.
• For widows, divorcees, and certain other Categories of women- the age limit is relaxed up to 42 years.
• The age limit is relaxed up to 47 years for Persons with Disability of Punjab.

Educational Qualifications 

1. Candidates should possess a three-year Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognised Board/ University/ Institution.
2. Candidates should be of Punjab Domicile with Matric or its equivalent Standard.

Application Fees For PPSC JE Civil Examination 2021

Categories	Fee Structure
Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes of all States and Backward Classes of Punjab State only.	Rs. 750 (Application fees and examination fees)
Ex-Servicemen of Punjab state only	Rs. 500 (Application fees only)
Economical Weaker Section (EWS)/ Person with disability (PWD) & Lineal Descendant of Ex-servicemen, Punjab	Rs. 500 (Application fees only)
All Others Categories	Rs. 1500 (Application fees and examination fees)

Online Application Form For PPSC Recruitment 2021

• First of all, the eligible candidates should visit the website https://ppsc.gov.in/  where they would be required to fill the application form.
• Every candidate must possess a valid mobile number and e-mail ID for future communication.
• The candidates should upload the recent scanned copy of a passport size photograph and the signature in the prescribed format.
• Fill in the relevant details of the application form correctly.
• After submitting the Online Application Form, candidates are required to pay the prescribed fees. 
• Candidates are advised to take a printout of the application form for future reference.

PPSC JE Civil Preparation Strategy For Students

Do you want to clear this exam but unable to make a study plan? Don’t worry. We’ve got you covered. Every aspirant must follow these tips to crack this competitive exam:

1. Make a time-table

A timetable is an essential but tricky thing to do for most students. But making a timetable ensures how much time you are putting into different concepts. Say you are studying 10 hours per day – make sure that you are putting these hours to relevant topics.

2. Start with basics

Basics are the foundation of every subject. Make sure you are aware of the basics thoroughly.

3. Make notes

Every student should make notes while studying. It helps in recalling the concepts on exam days.

4. Take short breaks

Breaks are super essential to regain concentration. Avoid using social media during the breaks. Instead, go for a walk or talk to your friends and family.

5. Avoid referring to multiple study material

Refer to one comprehensive book and past examination papers for practice. Please don’t refer to multiple books, as it will create confusion.

6. Enroll yourself in coaching and mock tests

Take good coaching from experts and attempt multiple mock tests. Enrol yourself in test series, too, for excellent preparation. You can always use online platforms like Oliveboard for your preparations. It provides up-to-date exam content, live group sessions, and multiple facilities to students.

That’s all about the PPSC JE Civil Examination 2021- from the PPSC JE Civil exam pattern to preparation strategy. Be confident and work hard every day to achieve your goals.

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