SSC JE Syllabus And Exam Pattern 2025, Paper 1, 2 Syllabus

Every year, the Staff Selection Commission releases the SSC JE Notification to recruit Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineers. Aspirants interested in appearing for the SSC JE Examination 2025 must be well aware of the detailed SSC JE Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2025.

SSC JE Syllabus 2025

The SSC JE 2025 exam is conducted in two tiers, and each candidate should be familiar with the Paper 1 and Paper 2 Syllabus. The SSC JE Notification 2025 will be released on 5th August 2025 for the SSC JE Paper 1 Exam, which, as per the SSC Calendar 2025, will be held between October and November 2025.

In this blog, we have provided a detailed syllabus for Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering. Candidates can download the SSC JE Syllabus PDF for free through the direct link provided in the article below.

SSC JE Paper 1 And Paper 2 Syllabus

Candidates who will clear the SSC JE Paper 1 Exam will be further appearing for the SSC JE Paper 2 Exam where candidates have to answer only the paper related to the engineering stream they have selected:

• Civil and Structural Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering

The total marks for the SSC JE Paper 2 exam is 300 (for each stream), and the duration of the JE CBT exam is 2 hours. Candidates eligible for a scribe will have an extended time of 2 hours and 40 minutes to complete the exam.

SSC JE Paper I Exam Pattern

Candidates will have 2 hours for the SSC JE examination 2025, while those eligible for a scribe will be allotted a total of 2 hours and 40 minutes.

Subject	Questions/Marks
General Awareness	50/50
General Intelligence and Reasoning	50/ 50
Part A: General Engineering (Civil) OR Part B: General Engineering (Mechanical) OR Part C: General Engineering (Electrical)	100/ 100
Total	200/ 200

Important Points:

1. Online Application: Candidates must select the correct section (Part-A, Part-B, or Part-C) based on their educational qualifications during the online application process.
2. Paper Sections: Each position requires candidates to attempt a specific section in both Paper-I and Paper-II.
3. Non-Compliance: If candidates fail to attempt the correct section based on their qualifications, their application will be rejected.
4. Question Format: Both Paper-I and Paper-II will have Objective Type, Multiple-choice questions, with negative marking for wrong answers.
5. Allowed Aids: Candidates can bring Slide-Rule, Calculator, etc., for Paper-II only. These aids are not allowed in Paper-I.

SSC JE Paper 1 Syllabus

The SSC JE Paper 1 exam was held from October to November 2025. The detailed syllabus for Paper 1 is as follows:

General Awareness and Intelligence

The General Awareness and Intelligence part is further divided into two categories: Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning. The details for each topic are as follows:

Verbal Reasoning:

Subtopic	Description
Classification	Classifying items based on certain criteria
Analogy	Finding relationships between pairs of words
Coding-Decoding	Deciphering codes or patterns
Word Formation	Creating meaningful words from given letters
Blood Relations	Understanding family relationships
Series	Identifying patterns in sequences of numbers or letters
Seating Arrangements	Arranging people or objects according to specified rules
Analogies	Identifying similarities between different pairs
Similarities	Recognizing commonalities between items
Differences	Distinguishing between items
Space Visualization	Visualizing objects in 3D space
Analysis	Examining information critically
Judgment	Making decisions based on given information
Decision Making	Choosing the best course of action
Discrimination	Recognizing differences between items
Observation	Noticing details or patterns
Relationship Concept	Understanding connections between items
Arithmetical Reasoning	Solving numerical reasoning problems
Verbal and Figure Classification	Categorizing words and figures based on similarities
Arithmetical Number Series	Identifying patterns in numerical sequences
Arithmetical Computations	Performing basic arithmetic operations

Non-Verbal Reasoning:

Subtopic	Description
Paper Folding Method	Folding and unfolding paper to analyze patterns
Matrix	Solving problems based on matrices
Venn Diagram	Representing relationships between groups using circles
Direction and Distance	Determining directions and distances
Problem-Solving	Finding solutions to complex problems
Visual Memory	Recalling images or patterns from memory

General Awareness

The General Awareness part is always divided into two parts static awareness and current affairs. The details have been provided in the table below:

Static General Knowledge:

Category	Topics
Science	Understanding scientific principles and concepts
History	Historical events, periods, and figures
Culture	Cultural heritage, traditions, and arts
Geography	Landforms, countries, cities, and physical features
Economics	Economic theories, policies, and concepts
General Polity	Government structure, laws, and political systems
Scientific Research	Breakthroughs, discoveries, and advancements in science

Current Affairs:

Category	Topics
Sports	Sporting events, athletes, and achievements
Books and Authors	Notable literary works and their authors
Important Schemes	Government initiatives and welfare programs
Portfolios	Positions and responsibilities in government
People in the News	Prominent individuals and their contributions

Mechanical Engineering

Subject Area	Topics
Thermodynamics	1st Law of Thermodynamics, 2nd Law of Thermodynamics, Air Standard Cycles for IC Engines, IC Engine Performance, Rankine Cycle of Systems, Refrigeration Cycles
IC Engines	Theory of Machines and Machine Design, IC engine combustion, IC Engine Cooling and Lubrication
Fluid Mechanics	Dynamics of Ideal Fluid, Fluid Kinematics, Measurement of Fluid Pressure, Properties and Classification of Fluids, Fluid Statics, Measurement of Flow Rates
Turbines and Cycles	Hydraulic Turbines, Nozzles and Steam Turbines, Air Compressors and their cycles
Heat Engines and Boilers	Boilers, Principle of Refrigeration Plant
Mechanical Engineering	Engineering Mechanics and Strength of Materials, Fitting and Accessories
Hydraulic Machines	Centrifugal Pumps, Basic Principles and Classification of Steel
Refrigeration	Refrigeration Cycles, Principle of Refrigeration Plant

Civil Engineering

Subject Area	Topics
Materials and Construction	Building Materials, Concrete Technology, Steel Design
Structural Engineering	Theory of Structures, RCC Design
Geotechnical Engineering	Soil Mechanics
Hydraulics and Water Resources	Hydraulics, Irrigation Engineering
Environmental Engineering	Environment Engineering
Surveying and Measurement	Surveying, Estimation, Costing and Valuation
Transportation Engineering	Transportation Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Subject Area	Topics
Basic Concepts	Circuit Law, AC Fundamentals
Magnetic Circuits	Magnetic Circuit
Electrical Machines	Electrical Machines, Fractional KW Motors, Single Phase Induction Motors, Synchronous Machines
Utilization of Electrical Energy	Utilization of Electrical Energy
Transmission and Distribution	Transmission and Distribution
Estimation and Costing	Estimation and Costing
Measurements and Instruments	Measurements and Measuring Instruments

SSC JE Paper 2 Exam Pattern

Candidates who have cleared the SSC JE Paper 1 will appear for the SSC JE Paper 2 Exam, which will only test their knowledge in their respective Engineering Stream. The detailed exam pattern and key details regarding Paper II that candidates should keep in mind while preparing for the exam are as follows:

1. Question Format: Paper II will have objective-type, multiple-choice questions in both Hindi and English.
2. Negative Marking: 1 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer in Paper II.
3. Allowed Aids: Candidates can bring their own Slide Rule, Logarithm Table, and Steam Table for Paper II.
4. Scientific Calculator: A Scientific Calculator will be provided in the online exam software for Paper II.

Subjects For Paper-II	Question/ Marks
Part-A: General Engineering (Civil & Structural)	300/300
OR Part-B: General Engineering (Electrical)	300/300
OR Part-C General Engineering (Mechanical)	300/300
Duration	2   Hours (2 hours and 40 minutes for the candidates who are eligible for a scribe)

SSC JE Paper 2 Syllabus

The SSC JE Paper 2 exam will be conducted in CBT Mode and questions will only be asked from the specified Engineering Streams. The syllabus details are as follows:

Syllabus For Civil & Structural Engineering (Part-A )

Subject	Details
Building Materials	1. Properties: Physical, chemical, classification, and standard tests. 2. Common materials: Stones, cement, asbestos, timber, laminates, bitumen. 3. Uses: Construction, insulation, finishing. 4. Manufacture and quarrying processes.
Estimating, Costing, and Valuation	1. Preparation of estimates, analysis of rates, and technical terms. 2. Measurement units for construction activities. 3. Cost estimation methods for different construction parts. 4. Valuation principles: Depreciation, obsolescence.
Surveying	1. Surveying principles, distance measurement, and instruments. 2. Techniques: Chain surveying, compass traversing, theodolite, plane table. 3. Levelling, contouring, and advanced equipment.
Soil Mechanics	1. Soil properties, classification, and tests. 2. Index properties, Atterberg’s limits, permeability. 3. Consolidation, shear strength, compaction, bearing capacity.
Hydraulics	1. Fluid properties, hydrostatics, Bernoulli’s theorem. 2. Flow through pipes, open channels, weirs, flumes, spillways. 3. Pumps and turbines for water transport.
Irrigation Engineering	1. Types of irrigation, hydrology, water needs. 2. Canal lining, wells, weirs, barrages. 3. Flood control, land reclamation, irrigation projects.
Transportation Engineering	1. Highway engineering, geometric design, pavement, drainage. 2. Railway track components, traffic engineering principles. 3. Traffic surveys, intersections, signals, road safety.
Environmental Engineering	1. Water supply, purification, distribution, sanitation. 2. Sewage treatment, surface water drainage, waste management. 3. Control of air and noise pollution.
Structural Engineering	1. Theory of structures, elasticity, bending moments, shear force diagrams. 2. Concrete technology, RCC design, steel construction.

Syllabus For Electrical Engineering (Part-B)

Subject	Details
Basic Concepts	– Resistance, inductance, capacitance, and their influencing factors. – Current, voltage, power, energy, and their units.
Circuit Law	– Kirchhoff’s law and network theorems for solving circuits.
Magnetic Circuit	– Flux, magnetomotive force (mmf), reluctance, magnetic materials, conductor calculations. – Electromagnetic induction, self and mutual induction.
AC Fundamentals	– Instantaneous, peak, RMS, and average values of AC waves. – Series and parallel AC circuits with RL, C components, resonance, polyphase systems.
Measurement and Measuring Instruments	– Power and energy measurement, wattmeter methods, frequency and phase angle measurement. – Instruments: Ammeter, voltmeter, multimeter, energy meters, AC bridges, CRO, CT, PT, earth fault detection.
Electrical Machines	– DC machines: Construction, motors, generators, speed control, braking, losses, efficiency. – Transformers: Construction, principles, tests, voltage regulation, losses, parallel operation, auto transformers. – 3-phase induction motors: Operation, torque-speed characteristics, starting, speed control, braking. – Fractional kilowatt motors: Single-phase motors, characteristics, applications. – Synchronous machines: Generation, voltage regulation, parallel operation, synchronizing, control, applications.
Generation, Transmission, and Distribution	– Types of power stations, load factor, demand factor, generation costs. – Power factor improvement, tariffs, faults, short circuit current, switchgears, protection systems, transmission and distribution systems.
Estimation and Costing	– Estimation of lighting schemes, electrical installations, earthing practices, and relevant rules.
Utilization of Electrical Energy	– Uses: Illumination, electric heating, welding, electroplating, electric drives, motors.
Basic Electronics	– Function of electronic devices like diodes, transistors (NPN, PNP), BJT, JFET, and basic circuits using them.

Syllabus For Mechanical Engineering(Part- C)

Subject	Details
Theory of Machines and Machine Design	1. Concepts of simple machines, four-bar linkage, flywheels. 2. Power transmission: V-belts, flat belts, clutches (plate, conical). 3. Types of gears, gear profiles, gear ratio calculations. 4. Principles of governors, types of governors. 5. Riveted joints, cams, bearings, friction in collars and pivots.
Engineering Mechanics and Strength of Materials	1. Equilibrium of forces, laws of motion, friction. 2. Stress, strain, elastic limit, and elastic constants. 3. Bending moments, shear force diagrams. 4. Stress in composite bars, torsion of circular shafts. 5. Buckling of columns (Euler’s and Rankine’s theories), thin-walled pressure vessels.
Thermal Engineering	1. Properties of substances, steam tables, dryness fraction. 2. First law of thermodynamics, energy equations. 3. Second law of thermodynamics, entropy. 4. Air standard cycles for IC engines: Otto cycle, Diesel cycle. 5. Rankine cycle for steam, boilers, air compressors, refrigeration cycles.
Fluid Mechanics & Machinery	1. Properties of fluids, fluid classification, viscosity. 2. Fluid statics, pressure measurement. 3. Fluid kinematics, Bernoulli’s equation. 4. Flow rate measurement, hydraulic turbines, centrifugal pumps.
Production Engineering	1. Types of steels, heat treatment processes. 2. Welding techniques: Arc, gas, resistance welding, special methods. 3. Welding defects, non-destructive testing. 4. Foundry, casting methods, defects, and processes. 5. Metal cutting, cutting tools, machining processes (lathe, milling, drilling, shaping, grinding).

Download SSC JE Syllabus PDF

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has also released the SSC JE Syllabus PDF along with the Notification PDF, candidates can download the Junior Engineer Syllabus PDF through the direct link provided below.

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