SSC JE Recruitment 2023 Notification, Exam Date, Syllabus

Candidates will be selected for the position of junior engineers by the staff selection commission (SSC). The candidates selected through the SSC JE exam 2023 will be appointed in the different ministries of the central government. The Staff Selection Commission usually recruits candidates in Mechanical, civil and electrical engineering. Aspirants will be recruited for Group ‘B’ (Non-Gazetted), Non-Ministerial posts in Level 6 under this recruitment. 

 

SSC JE Notification 2023 

 

On 26th July 2023, the staff selection commission (SSC) released notification for empty posts of Junior engineers in various ministries. The staff selection commission will recruit aspirants for 1324 vacant posts of Junior Engineer (Mechanical, Civil and Electrical Engineering). This recruitment is a golden opportunity for engineering candidates wishing to work under central ministries.  In this article, information related to important dates, online application and application fees are mentioned. Candidates can check the information as follows: 

 

 

 

SSC JE 2023 Important dates 

 

The staff selection commission (SSC) released a notification on 26th July for the posts of junior engineers (JE). Candidates will be recruited to the different ministries of the central government. Candidates from Mechanical engineering, civil engineering and electrical engineering can apply for this recruitment examination. Candidates can check important dates related to this exam in the following table: 

 

 

 

SSC JE 2023 Total Vacancies 

 

The staff selection commission released notification on 26th July 2023 for the posts of Group B (Non-Gazetted). Total 1324 posts of junior engineers will be filled in the central ministries. Aspirants can check the total number of vacancies in the table below: 

 

 

 

SSC JE Eligibility Criteria 2023 

 

To become eligible for SSC JE recruitment 2023 candidates need to satisfy eligibility criteria derived by the staff selection commission (SSC). The eligibility criteria are referred to as nationality, age limit and educational qualification. All candidates must fulfil these criteria to appear in main examinations. The eligibility criteria are as follows: 

 

Nationality 

 

To appear in this recruitment examination, candidates need to fulfil nationality criteria. The nationality criteria for SSC JE exam are as follows: 

• Candidate must be a citizen of India. 

• A subject of Nepal and Bhutan.

• An Indian origin migrated from Burma, Pakistan, East African countries, Kenya, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Malawi, Ethiopia, Vietnam and Zaire who wants to permanently settle in India. 

 

Age Limit 

 

The staff selection commission has set an age limit criteria for the aspirants wishing to appear in Junior Engineer exam 2023. A very important requirement to become eligible for SSC JE recruitment 2023 is the age limit, which comes from DoP&T OM No. 14017/70/87-Estt.(RR). The SSC JE age limit 2023 is given in the following table: 

 

• Candidate’s age must be between 18 years to 32 years. 

 

 

 

The commission also offers upper age relaxation for candidates belonging to the central government’s recognized reserved categories. These categories will get upper age relaxations as per government law. The relaxation is as follows; 

 

 

 

 

Educational Qualification 

 

The educational qualification has set educational qualification criteria for appearing candidates in SSC JE recruitment 2023. The educational qualification is different for every post and ministry. The SSC JE educational qualifications are as follows:  

 

 

 

SSC JE 2023 Apply Online 

 

Candidates wishing to work under the central ministries in the positions of junior engineer (JE) should appear in the SSC JE exam 2023. The commission released a notification on 26th July 2023. On the official website of the SSC, online registration forms are now available. Eligible aspirants can apply for this recruitment exam till 16th August 2023. Candidates can apply for SSC JE recruitment 2023 online as follows: 

 

Step 1: Visit SSC’s official website at https://ssc.nic.in/ 

 

Step 2: Navigate to the apply button and click on it. 

Step 3: If you are a new user, then you have to create your profile. A registration ID will be assigned to you. 

Step 4: After creating a profile, click on the JE button. 

Step 5: Click on Apply for Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Quantity Surveying & Contracts) Examination, 2023. 

Step 6: Now, log in using your registration number and password, then verify all the details mentioned in the form and click on submit button. 

Step 7: Candidates need to upload a Photograph and scanned signature in the form of JPEG / JPG. 

Step 8: Pay the application fee (if applied) and submit your application form. 

Step 9: Your application form will be submitted. Take a printout of it. 

 

Note: Before submitting your application form, candidates must check a few things, so their form will not get rejected. Aspirants should check the following things when submitting their application form as follows: 

 

 

• JPEG or JPG format should be used for passport-size photos (20 KB to 50 KB). The photo's picture size should be around 3.5 cm wide and 4.5 cm high. The photograph should not be older than three months at the time of application. 

• Scanned signatures should be uploaded in JPEG /JPG format (10 to 20 KB). The signature's image should be around 4.0 cm wide by 2.0 cm high. Applications with blurred signatures will be rejected. 

 

 

SSC JE 2023 Application Fees 

 

Thousands of candidates are wishing to appear in the Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Quantity Surveying & Contracts) examination 2023. The staff selection commission has set a certain amount of application fee for the candidates. It is not applicable to candidates from the reserved category. The application fee is non-refundable, so fill the form precisely. The application fee for the post of junior engineer (JE) recruitment form 2023 is as follows: 

 

 

 

SSC JE Recruitment 2023 Exam Pattern 

The staff selection commission conducts the junior engineer exam in two phases. Both phases are designed for evaluating the problem-solving skills and knowledge of candidates. It is important for the candidates to be aware of exam patterns because it gives a comprehensive guide of actual examinations. After clearing both papers candidates will go under document verification. The exam pattern of SSC JE recruitment 2023 is as follows: 

 

Phase 1 

 

This exam is computer based and objective types questions are being asked in this. Questions from reasoning, quants and intelligence are asked in this. In this exam, 0.25 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer. The exam scheme of SSC JE phase 1 exam is as follows 

 

 

 

Phase 2 

 

After qualifying the first phase of junior engineer recruitment, the candidates will be called for phase 2 examination. In phase 2 engineering knowledge of the candidates is measured through written examination.  In this exam, 0.25 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer. The aspirant will face the questions from his stream of engineering and post applied. The exam scheme of SSC JE phase 2 is as follows : 

 

 

 

SSC JE Syllabus 2023 

 

The standard of the questions in Engineering subjects will be approximately of the level of Diploma in Engineering (Civil/ Electrical/ Mechanical/Electronics) from a recognized Institute, Board or University recognized by All India Board of Technical Education. All the questions will be set in SI units. The details of the syllabus are given below:

Paper-I

(i) General Intelligence & Reasoning: The Syllabus for General Intelligence would include questions of both verbal and non-verbal type. The test may include questions on analogies, similarities, differences, space visualization, problem-solving, analysis, judgement, decision-making, visual memory, discrimination, observation, relationship concepts, arithmetical reasoning, verbal and figure classification, arithmetical number series etc. The test will also include questions designed to test the candidate’s abilities to deal with abstract ideas and symbols and their relationships, arithmetical computations and other analytical functions.

 

(ii) General Awareness: Questions will be aimed at testing the candidate’s general awareness of the environment around him/her and its application to society. Questions will also be designed to test knowledge of current events and of such matters of everyday observations and experience in their scientific aspect as may be expected of any educated person. The test will also include questions relating to India and its neighbouring countries especially pertaining to History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Polity and Scientific Research, etc. These questions will be such that they do not require a special study of any discipline.

 

 

(iii) General Engineering (Civil and Structural), (Electrical & Mechanical):

 

 

Part-A 

 

Civil Engineering

Building Materials, Estimating, Costing and Valuation, Surveying, Soil Mechanics, Hydraulics, Irrigation Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Environmental Engineering.

Structural Engineering: Theory of Structures, Concrete Technology, RCC Design, Steel Design.

 

Part-B 

Electrical Engineering

Basic concepts, Circuit law, Magnetic Circuit, AC Fundamentals, Measurement and Measuring instruments, Electrical Machines, Fractional Kilowatt Motors and single phase induction motors, Synchronous Machines, Generation, Transmission and Distribution, Estimation and Costing, Utilization and Electrical Energy, Basic Electronics.

 

Part-C 

Mechanical Engineering –

Theory of Machines and Machine Design, Engineering Mechanics and Strength of Materials, Properties of Pure Substances, 1st Law of Thermodynamics, 2nd Law of Thermodynamics, Air standard Cycles for IC Engines, IC Engine Performance, IC Engines Combustion, IC Engine Cooling & Lubrication, Rankine cycle of System, Boilers, Classification, Specification, Fitting & Accessories, Air Compressors & their cycles, Refrigeration cycles, Principle of Refrigeration Plant, Nozzles & Steam Turbines.

Properties & Classification of Fluids, Fluid Statics, Measurement of Fluid Pressure, Fluid kinematics, Dynamics of Ideal fluids, Measurement of Flow rate, basic principles, Hydraulic Turbines, Centrifugal Pumps, Classification of steels.

 

Paper 2 

 

Part-A: Civil & Structural Engineering Civil Engineering

• Building Materials 

• Estimating, Costing and Valuation.

• Surveying 

• Soil Mechanics 

• Hydraulics

• Irrigation Engineering

• Transportation Engineering

• Environmental Engineering 

• Structural Engineering

• Theory of structures

• Concrete Technology

• RCC Design 

• Steel Design

 

Part-B (Electrical Engineering):

 

• Basic concepts 

• AC Fundamentals

• Measurement and measuring instruments 

• Electrical Machines

• Synchronous Machines 

• Generation, Transmission and Distribution

• Estimation and costing 

• Utilization of Electrical Energy:  

• Basic Electronics:  

 

Part- C (Mechanical Engineering):

 

• Theory of Machines and Machine Design

• Engineering Mechanics and Strength of Material

• Thermal Engineering (1ST Law of Thermodynamics and 2ND Law of Thermodynamics)

• Air standard Cycles for IC engines

• Boilers; Classification; Specification; Fittings & Accessories

• Fluid Mechanics & Machinery

• Properties & Classification of Fluid

• Measurement of Fluid Pressure

• Fluid Kinematics

• Dynamics of ideal fluids 

• Production Engineering

• Classification of Steels: 

SSC JE 2023 Salary 

The candidates selected through this recruitment examination get a good in hand salary from the department. The junior engineers get salary on the basis of level 6 and they get salary as per 7th pay commission. Candidates can check the detailed SSC JE salary structure as follows: 

 

 

 

SSC JE Admit Card 2023 

 

The admit card is a crucial document for candidates appearing for SSC JE examination. The hall ticket ensures the candidate’s entrance in the examination hall. Admit cards will be released by the commission before the main exam over its official website. Candidates can check and download SSC JE admit card by following these steps: 

 

• Visit SSC’s official website at https://ssc.nic.in/ 

• Navigate and go to the admit card section. 

• Select your region and search for Junior Engineer Admit card 

• Enter your roll number and registration number, date of birth, mother’s name etc and click on submit. 

• Your SSC JE admit card 2023 will open. 

• Download and print your Junior engineer vacancy admit card. 

 

 

SSC JE Result 2023 

 

After the main examination, candidates eagerly wait for the result. Usually, the staff selection commission (SSC) releases the result one month after the main exam.  Candidates can check and download their result by following these steps: 

 

Step 1: Visit SSC’s website at https://ssc.nic.in/ . 

 

Step 2: Go to the result section. 

Step 3: Select JE button and search for SSC JE result 2023. 

Step 4: Click on the result link and download the PDF. 

Step 5: Press Ctrl+F and search your name or roll number. 

Step 6: If your name is mentioned in the PDF, then it means you’ve qualified for the exam. 

 

SSC JE Cut off 2023 

 

The cut-off is very crucial in the SSC junior engineer exam. Cut off is different for each category and post. The SSC JE cut off also depends on the many factors like exam difficulty level, number of posts etc. Each year, cut off marks may differ and act as final selection marks. After clearing cut off candidates will go under document verification. The SSC JE cut off 2023 has not released yet but candidates can check SSC JE cut off 2022 as follows 

 

SSC JE Civil Final Cut-Off 2022

 

The cut-off marks are different for each post and also different for each stream. The final cut-off for SSC JE civil engineering is as follows: 

 

 

 

SSC JE Mechanical Final Cut Off 2022

 

The cut-off marks are different for each post and also different for each stream. The final cut-off for SSC JE mechanical engineering is as follows: 

 

 

 

SSC JE Electrical Final Cut Off 2022

 

The cut-off marks are different for each post and also different for each stream. The final cut-off for SSC JE electrical engineering is as follows: 

 

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

 

Q. When was the SSC JE 2023 notification released? 

Ans: The staff selection commission released a notification on 26th July 2023 on its official website. 

 

Q. How many posts will be filled through this recruitment exam/ 

 

Ans: Through this examination, 1324 posts of junior engineers will be filled in different ministries of the centre government. 

 

Q. How can I apply online for the SSC Junior engineer exam 2023? 

 

Ans: The detailed application process is mentioned in the article above. 

 

Q. What is the last date to apply for this recruitment examination? 

 

Ans: Candidates can apply online till 16th August for this recruitment exam 2023. 

 

Q. Can I correct my application form if I find some errors in the form? 

 

Ans: Yes, if candidates find some errors in their application form then they can apply for correction. The correction window will open on the 17th and 18th of August, 2023. 

 

Q. Is the SSC JE 2023 exam conducted every year?

 

Ans: Yes, the SSC junior engineer exam is conducted every year.

 

Q. Do reserved category candidates get relaxation in application fees? 

 

Ans: Yes, all reserved categories (except OBC) including women are exempted from the application fees. 

 

Q. What is the SSC JE exam date 2023? 

 

Ans: On the SSC's official website, the exam date for the JE exam 2023 will shortly be revealed. Through this exam candidates for the post of junior engineers (je) in different ministries will be recruited. 

 

Q. Will reserved category candidates get the benefit of reservation in this recruitment? 

 

Ans: All reserved categories recognized by the central government will be benefited by reservation as per government rules. 

 

Q. Is there a province of negative marking in this recruitment exam? 

 

Ans: Yes, there will be a negative marking of 1/3 mark in this exam. For each wrong answer, 1/3 mark will be deducted.  

 

Q. Do I need to qualify in both the stages to appear for SSC JE vacancy 2023?

 

Ans: Yes, the aspirants who want to become SSC Junior Engineer have to qualify both the stages of the exam.

 

Q. How many stages candidates have to go through to clear the junior engineer  2023 exam?

 

Ans: To crack the SSC JE 2023 exam, candidates have to go through 2 stages. Detailed exam scheme is mentioned in the article above. 

 

Q. What is the salary for a SSC Junior engineer?

 

Ans: The Grade Pay of a junior engineer is 4200/- and the salary ranges between ₹ 35400-112400/. The detailed salary structure is explained in this article.