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SSC JE Notification 2024 for 968 Vacancies, Exam Date

SSC JE Notification 2024 announced a total of 968 vacancies for Junior Engineers. Through this recruitment, the SSC will recruit Junior Engineers or JEs in Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical Posts across various Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations in the Government of India. Candidates aspiring to become Junior Engineers who have registered themselves can correct the application from from official website i.e. ssc.gov.in. Commission has also announced new exam dates on the official website for Tier 1 which is scheduled for 5th, 6th, and 7th June 2024 across the country.

SSC JE Notification 2024: Summary

Check the important details that should be kept in mind while applying for SSC JE Recruitment 2024. We have tabulated the SSC JE 2024 Notification overview here for quick reference.

SSC JE Notification 2024: Summary
Name of Organization Staff Selection Commission
Name of Exam SSC JE
Name of Post Junior Engineer (JE)
Branches
  • Civil Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Quantity Surveying and Contracts
Vacancy 968 (Tentative)
Online Application Last Date 18th April 2024
Paper 1 Exam Date 5th, 6th & 7th June 2024
Selection Process
  • Stage 1: Paper 1 Exam
  • Stage 2: Paper 2 Exam
  • Stage 3: Document Verification
Application Mode Online
Medium of Paper English/Hindi
Salary Rs. 35,400 – Rs. 1,12,400/-
Official Website www.ssc.gov.in

SSC JE 2024 Notification PDF

Staff Selection Commission published the SSC JE Notification PDF at ssc.gov.in. Candidates can find the link to download the Notification PDF here. The SSC JE notification includes detailed information regarding the recruitment process i.e. online application details, application fee, age limit, educational qualification, and more.

SSC JE Notification 2024 PDF – Click Here to Download

SSC JE 2024 Form Correction

The form correction window was active from 22nd April 2024 on the official website for those candidates who have registered themselves from 28th March to 18th April 2024 from the official website. The last date of form correction was 23rd April 2024. Afterward, candidates will not get any chance for spelling correction, date correction, etc.

SSC JE Form Correction Window 2024

SSC JE Exam Date 2024 Out

According to the updated annual SSC Calendar 2024, the commission will conduct the SSC JE computer-based examination in June 2024. The commission has recently updated the precise examination dates for the SSC JE Paper 1 Exam 2024 to the 5th, 6th, and 7th of June 2024. The candidates applying for the SSC JE Recruitment 2024 must start preparing today to crack this exam. The Paper 2 exam dates will be announced separately, after the completion of the Paper 1 examination.

SSC JE 2024: Important Dates

The online application link for the SSC JE 2024 exam is active till 18 April 2024. Thereafter, the SSC will activate the application correction window for those who wish to correct any mistakes in their SSC JE Application Form. All the important dates are given below for your reference.

SSC JE Notification 2024: Important Dates
Notification Release Date 28th March 2024
Apply Online Starts 28th March 2024
Last Date to Apply Online 18th April 2024
Last Date of making fee payment 19th April 2024
Application Correction Window 22nd April to 23rd April 2024
Paper I Exam Date 5th, 6th & 7th June 2024 [NEW]
Paper II Exam Date Will be announced after Paper I Results

SSC JE 2024 Vacancy

The commission has announced 968 vacancies (tentative) in various departments for Junior Engineer posts. Staff Selection Commission recruits candidates for the post of Junior Engineers in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Quantity Surveying, and contractual Posts for various Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations in the Government of India. The department and category-wise vacancy details can be understood from the following table.

SSC JE Vacancy 2024 (968 Vacancies)
S. No. Name of Dept. Post SC ST OBC EWS UR Total OH HH Others
1. Border Roads Organization JE(C) 76 36 136 48 142 438 0 0 0
2. Border Roads Organization JE(E&M) 8 0 0 2 27 37 0 0 0
3. Brahmaputra Board, Ministry of Jal Shakti JE (C) 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 0
4. Central Water Commission JE (M) 1 0 1 1 9 12 0 0 0
5. Central Water Commission JE (C) 19 6 39 12 44 120 3 5 2
6. Central Public Works Department JE (E) 18 9 32 11 51 121 2 2 1
7. Central Public Works Department JE (C) 32 16 58 21 90 217 3 3 3
8. Central Water Power Research Station JE (E) 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 0 0
9. Central Water Power Research Station JE (C) 0 0 2 0 1 3 0 0 0
10. DGQA-NAVAL, Ministry of Defence JE(M) 0 0 0 1 2 3 0 0 1
11. DGQA-NAVAL, Ministry of Defence JE(E) 1 0 0 0 2 3 0 0 0
12. Farakka Barrage Project, Ministry of Jal Shakti JE(E) 1 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0
13. Farakka Barrage Project, Ministry of Jal Shakti JE (C) 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 0
14. Military Engineer Service (MES) JE (C) Vacancies are to be intimated in due course
15. Military Engineer Service (MES) JE(E&M) Vacancies are to be intimated in due course
16. National Technical Research Organization (NTRO) JE(C) 1 0 1 0 4 6 0 0 0

SSC JE 2024 Eligibility Criteria

If you want to get a job under the Staff Selection Commission, you must meet the eligibility criteria, including age limit and educational qualification. To be eligible for SSC JE 2024, a candidate must also be a citizen of India. Check the complete details below regarding the age limit and educational qualification.

Age Limit

Different posts have different age criteria. Candidates are required to make sure about their age and qualifications before applying for the examination. Age relaxation is permissible beyond the Upper age limit for reserved categories.

Organization Post Maximum Age
Central Water Commission Junior Engineer (Civil)
Junior Engineer (Mechanical)
Up to 30 years
Central Public Works Department (CPWD) Junior Engineer (Civil)
Junior Engineer (Electrical)
Up to 32 Years
Military Engineer Services (MES) Junior Engineer (Civil)
Junior Engineer (Electrical and Mechanical)
Up to 30 years
Junior Engineer (Quality Surveying and contracts) Up to 30 years
Farakka Barrage Project Junior Engineer (Civil)
Junior Engineer (Electrical)
Junior Engineer (Mechanical)
Up to 30 years
Border Road Organization Junior Engineer (Civil) Up to 30 years
Central Water and Power Research Station Junior Engineer (Civil)
Junior Engineer (Electrical)
Junior Engineer (Mechanical)
Up to 30 years
Directorate of Quality Assurance (Naval) Junior Engineer (Electrical)
Junior Engineer (Mechanical)
Up to 30 years
National Technical Research Organization (NTRO) Junior Engineer (Civil)
Junior Engineer (Electrical)
Junior Engineer (Mechanical)
Up to 30 years

Age Relaxation

The SSC JE Notification mentions age relaxation for various categories. Age relaxation in the upper age limit for SC, ST, OBC, and horizontal reservation categories have been mentioned below:

Category Age Relaxation
Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe (SC/ ST) 5 years
Other Backward Castes (OBC) 3 years
Persons with Disabilities (PwD)/ Physically Handicapped (OH/ HH) 10 years
Persons with Disabilities (PwD)/ PH (OA/ HH) + OBC 13 years
Persons with Disabilities (PwD)/ PH (OA/ HH) + SC/ ST 15 years
Ex-Servicemen (General) 3 years after the deduction of military service rendered in the Armed forces from the actual age
Defense Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof 3 years
Defense Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof (SC/ ST ) 8 years
Persons who had ordinarily been domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989 5 years

Educational Qualification

The SSC Junior Engineer vacancies are for specialized Engineering background candidates. The minimum education qualification required to apply for the various Junior Engineer posts is provided below. Candidates should check the qualifications for the post they are applying for carefully as some posts may require work experience in addition to the educational qualification.

Post Educational Qualification
Junior Engineer (Civil) CPWD – B.E. / B.Tech/ Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University/Institute.
Junior Engineer (Civil & Mechanical) Central Water Commission – B.E. / B.Tech / Diploma in Civil/Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University/Institute.
Junior Engineer (Electrical) CPWD – B.E. / B.Tech. / Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a recognized University/Institute.
Junior Engineer (Civil) Department of Posts – B.E. / B.Tech / 3 years Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University/Institute.
Junior Engineer (Electrical) Department of Posts- B.E. / B.Tech / 3 years Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a recognized University/Institute.
Junior Engineer (Electrical & Mechanical) MES – B.E. / B.Tech in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering OR 3 years Diploma in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University/Institute and with 2 years work experience in electrical/mechanical engineering works.
Junior Engineer (Civil) MES – B.E. / B.Tech in Civil Engineering OR 3 years Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University/Institute and with 2 years work experience in civil engineering works.
Junior Engineer (QS&C) MES – B.E. / B.Tech / 3 years Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University/Institute OR Passed Intermediate examination in Building and Quantity Surveying (Sub Divisional-II) from the Institute of Surveyors (India).

SSC JE 2024 Apply Online

A direct link to apply online for SSC JE 2024 notification has been activated by the Staff Selection Commission at ssc.gov.in. Candidates who want to apply for this recruitment can fill out the application now. Candidates can fill out the SSC JE application form till 18th April 2024. The link to apply online for SSC JE 2024 notification is given on the official portal or you can check the direct link to fill out the application from the link below.

SSC JE Application Fee 2024

Candidates applying for SSC JE Recruitment have to pay a minimal fee in online mode only. A candidate has to pay Rs. 100/- as the Online Application Fee for the SSC JE 2024 Exam. Candidates belonging to the SC/ST/PWD category are exempted from paying any application fee. Female candidates as well as Ex. Employees are exempted from paying SSC JE Application Fees.

Category Application Fee
UR/OBC Rs. 100
SC/ST/PWD/Ex-Servicemen/Female 0

SSC JE Selection Process 2024

The SSC Junior Engineer Notification mentions complete details about the selection process. As per the official notification, the Selection process involves the following three phases. The candidates who qualify for the first stage i.e. Paper 1 will be called for the Paper 2 exam. The candidates who score the minimum required marks in both papers will be eligible for the Document Verification. The selection process for the SSC JE 2024 is as follows:

  • Stage 1: Paper 1 Exam
  • Stage 2: Paper 2 Exam
  • Stage 3: Document Verification

SSC JE 2024 Exam Pattern

Eligible candidates who are applying to the SSC JE Recruitment 2024 must be looking for the detailed SSC JE 2024 exam pattern for paper 1 and paper 2. Here we have provided detailed information about the SSC JE Exam Pattern.

Exam Pattern for Paper 1

For the convenience of candidates, we have mentioned the detailed SSC JE Paper 1 Exam Pattern 2024 in this section. The following are some important points to note before preparing for the SSC JE Paper 1 Exam.

  • SSC JE Paper 1 will be an objective-type exam.
  • SSC JE Paper 1 has 3 sections: General Knowledge, General Awareness, and General Engineering for civil, electrical, and mechanical engineering
  • The exam duration of SSC JE paper 1 is 2 hours.
  • The candidates qualifying for SSC JE Paper 1 will be eligible for the next stage i.e. SSC JE Paper 2.
  • There will be a negative marking of 1/3rd mark for each wrong answer.
  • The detailed exam pattern for SSC JE 2024 Paper 1 is tabulated below.
SSC JE Paper 1 Exam Pattern
Papers No. of Questions Maximum Marks Duration & Timings
(i) General Intelligence & Reasoning 50 50 2 Hrs.
(ii) General Awareness 50 50
Part –A General Engineering (Civil & Structural) OR 100 100
Part-B General Engineering (Electrical) OR
Part-C General Engineering (Mechanical)
Total 200 200

Exam Pattern for Paper 2

Candidates must check the SSC JE Paper 2 Exam Pattern 2024 mentioned below before preparing for the examination.

  • Type of questions: Multiple Choice Questions
  • SSC JE Paper 2 will have questions only from the technical subject as per the educational qualification of the candidate.
  • Candidates can bring the Log table, slide rule, Calculator, and Stream table along with them for the exam.
  • There is a negative marking of 1/3rd mark for every wrong answer.
SSC JE Paper 2 Exam Pattern
Paper-II No. of questions Time
Part-A General Engineering (Civil & Structural) 100 2 Hrs.
OR
Part- B General Engineering (Electrical) 100 2 Hrs.
OR
Part-C General Engineering (Mechanical) 100 2 Hrs.

SSC JE 2024 Syllabus for Paper 1

The standard of the questions in Engineering subjects will be of the level of Diploma in Engineering (Civil/ Electrical/ Mechanical). SSC JE Syllabus 2024 for Paper 1 comprises a of total three sections namely General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, and a particular discipline (Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering). The students must prepare all the sections as given in the SSC JE Syllabus for Paper 1 smartly to score good marks in the exam. All the questions will be set in SI units.
SSC JE Syllabus for Paper 1
General Intelligence & Reasoning General Awareness
  • Analogies
  • Similarities
  • Differences
  • Space Visualization
  • Problem-Solving
  • Analysis
  • Judgment
  • Decision Making
  • Visual Memory
  • Discrimination
  • Observation
  • Relationship Concepts
  • Arithmetical Reasoning
  • Verbal And Figure Classification
  • Arithmetical Number Series, etc.
  • 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 such matters of everyday observations and
  • Experience in their scientific aspect as may be expected of any educated person.
  • Questions relating to India and its neighboring countries, especially about History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Polity, Scientific Research, etc.
  • These questions will be such that they do not require a special study of any discipline.  

SSC JE Syllabus for Paper 1 in the General Engineering section includes all the topics of Engineering to check the knowledge of candidates in their particular discipline. The syllabus for all three disciplines is as follows:

Civil Engineering Electrical Engineering Mechanical 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.
  • 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
  • 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 Turbine

SSC JE 2024 Syllabus for Paper 2

The SSC JE Paper 2 is a conventional type exam, candidates have to choose the subject from Part A: Civil & Structural Engineering, Part B: Electrical Engineering, or Part C: Mechanical Engineering. Candidates will be required to appear for their exam group i.e. either Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical. Candidates can check the detailed SSC JE Syllabus 2024 from the below link.

SSC JE 2024 Document Verification

The candidates qualifying for both stages i.e. SSC JE Paper 1 as well as SSC JE Paper 2 will be called for the document verification. The candidate should be ready with the soft copies as well as hard copies of the documents listed below for SSC JE  Document Verification.

The list of required SSC JE 2024 Documents is as follows.

  • 10th class  Marksheet
  • 12th class Marksheet
  • Graduation Marksheet
  • Graduation certificate
  • College leaving certificate
  • PwD certificate, and so on
  • No Objection Certificate

SSC JE Previous Year Papers

Staff Selection Commission conducts the SSC JE Exam every year for a huge number of vacancies. Candidates preparing for the SSC JE Exam 2024 must be looking for the appropriate source of questions or previous year’s papers. Here we have collected some of the previous year’s papers which can help you to prepare wisely for your upcoming SSC JE exam. Candidates can check the papers from the link provided below and kick-start their preparation from now onwards.

SSC JE Previous Year Paper – Click here to Check

SSC JE 2024 Salary

The SSC JE post comes under Group B, a non-gazetted post in Level 6. This post has a lucrative career growth with a high salary depending upon the allowances you get. The total SSC JE Salary in hand will also depend on the other allowances and the city you are living in. Let’s take a look at the overview of the SSC JE Salary in hand. After the implementation of the 7th Pay Commission, there has been a major hike in the gross salary of the SSC JE in various departments. The detailed SSC JE in hand salary is as follows:

SSC JE 2024 Salary
Pay Level of Posts Pay Level-6
Pay scale Rs. 35,400-1,12,400/-
Grade Pay 4200
Basic Pay Rs. 35,400/-
Allowances: House Rent Allowance, Dearness Allowances, Travel Allowances

SSC JE 2024 Job Profile

The Candidates selected for SSC JE will be posted in various departments depending upon their capabilities and the departments they have applied for during the document verification. Even though the post in all the departments is that of a Junior Engineer, the roles and responsibilities of the selected candidates may vary.

Some may be related to research & development, some may be directly related to public welfare and others may allow the candidates to serve the armed forces. Due to this dynamic work opportunity, the SSC JE Exam is widely popular among candidates. Here are some of the departments where candidates will be posted.

Organization Post
Central Water Commission Junior Engineer (Civil)
Central Water Commission Junior Engineer (Mechanical) Junior Engineer (Mechanical)
Central Public Works Department (CPWD) Junior Engineer (Civil)
Central Public Works Department
(CPWD)
Junior Engineer (Electrical)
Department of Posts Junior Engineer (Civil)
Military Engineer Services (MES) Junior Engineer (Civil)
Military Engineer Services (MES) Junior Engineer (Electrical and Mechanical)
Military Engineer Services (MES) Junior Engineer (Quantity Surveying and
Contracts)
Farakka Barrage Project Junior Engineer (Civil
Farakka Barrage Project Junior Engineer (Electrical)
Farakka Barrage Project Junior Engineer (Mechanical)
Border Road Organization Junior Engineer (Civil)
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 2024 Negative Marking Pattern Changed

While preparing for the Junior Engineer exam, the candidates should be aware of the complete pattern of the question paper that is going to be presented in front of them. This helps them in making the strategy of the preparation, minimizing the mistakes, and scoring maximum in the exam. The negative marking pattern for the SSC JE 2024 exam has indeed changed compared to previous years. Here’s the breakdown of the new pattern:

Paper 1: There’s a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer.

Paper 2: The negative marking is stricter at 1 mark for every incorrect answer.

This means you need to be more cautious with your attempts in Paper 2, especially. It’s advisable to only attempt questions you’re confident about.

SSC JE 2024 Cut Off

Before beginning with the preparation, candidates must know the previous years’ cut-off trend to predict the competition in SSC JE 2024 and prepare accordingly. The commission provides a separate cut-off for Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering. Analyze the marks for Tier 1, and Tier 2 and plan your strategy for clearing the upcoming SSC JE exam. The SSC JE cut-off is decided based on the number of candidates who appeared in the exam, exam difficulty, and vacancies released. Check the SSC JE Cut-Off 2024.

SSC JE Cut Off 2024

SSC JE 2024 Admit Card

The SSC JE Admit Card 2024 for Paper 1 and Paper 2 will be released separately before the examination on the official website of SSC. Candidates need to download the admit card and carry it along with them to the exam center. The direct link to SSC JE Admit Card 2024 will be available here after activation.

SSC JE 2024 Result

After the completion of the SSC JE Paper 1 Exam 2024, the commission will declare the Paper 1 result on the official website along with the cut-off marks. The candidates qualifying for the SSC JE Paper 1 Result 2024 will be eligible for the next stage i.e. Paper 2.

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FAQs

Is SSC JE 2024 Notification released?

Yes, SSC JE 2024 Notification has been released by commission at ssc.gov.in. Candidates can fill the online application form from the official website ssc.gov.in.

What is SSC JE 2024 Paper 1 Exam Date?

The SSC JE 2024 Paper 1 Exam is scheduled for 5th, 6th and 7th June 2024. This exam will be conducted across the country to fill the vacancies. Candidates must start their preparation now for better results.

What are the application dates for SSC JE Notification 2024?

The application window was active till 18th April 2024 on the official portal of Staff Selection Commission. Now the application window is closed.

Who can apply for the SSC JE Recruitment 2024?

The candidate possessing an engineering degree in the specified fields i.e. Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical can apply for the SSC JE 2024 exam.

From where I can apply for SSC JE 2024 Notification?

You can check the new official website of Staff Selection Commission at ssc.gov.in. This is the only online portal from where you can apply for this recruitment.

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