SSC JE Syllabus 2025 and Exam Pattern, Paper 1 & 2 Syllabus PDF download

 SSC JE Syllabus exam annually to recruit candidates for Junior Engineer posts. The SSC JE exam includes the 2 tiers, Paper 1 and Paper 2. Being familiar with the topic-wise weightage and structure of each tier can certainly improve candidates' preparation strategy and help candidates to clear understanding of the latest SSC JE Syllabus 2025 and exam pattern. In this article, we are covering a detailed SSC JE Syllabus and Exam Pattern for all engineering branches (Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical).

🧭 Exam Pattern Overview

Paper-I (Objective – 200 marks, 2 hours)

• General Intelligence & Reasoning – 50 questions, 50 marks

• General Awareness – 50 questions, 50 marks

• General Engineering – 100 questions, 100 marks (choose one domain: Civil, Electrical, Mechanical)

• Negative marking: –0.25 per wrong answer

Paper-II (Objective – 300 marks, 2 hours)

• Only domain-specific (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical) – 100 questions, 300 marks

• Negative marking: –1 per wrong answer

🧩 Preparation Tips

• Use the PDF as your blueprint — divide topics into small study goals.

• Practice topic-wise MCQs and take full-length mocks under timed conditions.

• Focus on accuracy (due to negative markings) and speed.

• For current affairs, stay updated monthly, especially in science & tech, awards, and schemes.

✅ SSC JE Electrical Engineering – Paper 1 Syllabus

Paper 1 is an objective-type paper with three sections:

1. General Intelligence & Reasoning (50 Questions, 50 Marks)

• Analogies

• Similarities & differences

• Space visualization

• Spatial orientation

• Problem-solving

• Analysis

• Judgment

• Decision-making

• Visual memory

• Discrimination

• Observation

• Relationship concepts

• Arithmetical reasoning

• Verbal and figure classification

• Arithmetic number series

• Syllogism

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2. General Awareness (50 Questions, 50 Marks)

• Current affairs (national & international)

• History, Culture, Geography, Indian Polity & Constitution

• Scientific Research

• General Science

• Economics

• Environment

• Government schemes

• Awards & Honors

• Important days and events

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3. Electrical Engineering (100 Questions, 100 Marks)

⚙️ Core Topics:

1. Basic Concepts

   • Units & measurements

   • Resistance, inductance, capacitance

   • Ohm’s law, Kirchhoff’s laws

2. Circuit Law

   • KVL and KCL

   • Mesh and Nodal Analysis

   • Superposition, Thevenin’s & Norton’s Theorems

3. Magnetic Circuit

   • Magnetic field, reluctance

   • BH curve, hysteresis

4. AC Fundamentals

   • RMS, average values

   • Power factor, single & 3-phase circuits

5. Measurement and Measuring Instruments

   • Types of instruments: PMMC, MI, dynamometer

   • Measurement of voltage, current, power, energy

   • Errors in measurement

6. Electrical Machines

   • DC Machines: generators & motors

   • Transformers: construction, EMF equation, losses

   • Induction Motors: types, working, torque-slip characteristics

   • Synchronous Machines: alternators, synchronous motors

7. Fractional Kilowatt Motors and Single-phase Induction Motors

   • Characteristics and applications

8. Synchronous Machines

   • EMF equation, regulation, synchronization

9. Generation, Transmission, and Distribution

   • Power generation methods

   • Transmission lines: types, insulators, string efficiency

   • Distribution systems, substations

10. Estimation and Costing

• Wiring systems, methods of wiring

• Estimation of power, energy consumption

• Cost calculation

11. Utilization and Electrical Energy

• Electric heating, welding, illumination

• Laws of illumination

12. Basic Electronics

• Semiconductors, Diodes, Transistors

• Rectifiers, OPAMP, Logic Gates

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🧪 SSC JE Electrical – Paper 2 Syllabus

Paper 2 is also objective-type and focuses entirely on Electrical Engineering. It includes 100 questions for 300 marks and covers:

🔌 Advanced Topics (including those from Paper 1) such as:

• Transformers: losses, efficiency, testing

• Electrical Machines: efficiency, testing, control

• Power Systems: load flow, fault analysis, relays, circuit breakers

• Transmission: sag calculation, cables, earthing

• Electrical Design & Estimation

• Measuring Instruments: advanced topics

• Power Electronics: SCR, TRIAC, converters, inverters

• Control Systems: open-loop, closed-loop, Bode plot, stability

• Digital Electronics: number systems, logic families, multiplexers

• Electrical Safety & Protection Devices

Civil Engineering (100 Questions, 100 Marks)

🏗️ Major Topics:

1. Building Materials

   • Properties of bricks, cement, lime, aggregates

   • Timber, steel, aluminum, paints, varnishes

2. Estimating, Costing & Valuation

   • Estimate of buildings and roads

   • Analysis of rates

   • Valuation principles and formulas

3. Surveying

   • Chain surveying, Compass, Plane table

   • Leveling, Theodolite, Tacheometric surveying

   • Contouring, EDM, Total Station, GPS

4. Soil Mechanics

   • Properties of soil

   • Soil classification

   • Permeability & seepage

   • Shear strength & consolidation

   • Bearing capacity

5. Hydraulics

   • Fluid properties

   • Flow types (laminar/turbulent)

   • Bernoulli’s equation, flow through pipes

   • Hydraulic machines (pumps, turbines)

6. Irrigation Engineering

   • Methods of irrigation

   • Canals, dams, spillways

   • Irrigation efficiency and duty

   • Water logging and drainage

7. Transportation Engineering

   • Highway engineering: types of roads, materials

   • Traffic engineering, road safety

   • Pavement design

   • Railways, Airports & Tunnels (basic knowledge)

8. Environmental Engineering

   • Water supply, quality and treatment

   • Sewage treatment

   • Solid waste and air pollution

   • Noise pollution and control

9. Theory of Structures

   • Bending moment and shear force

   • Stress-strain relationships

   • Moment of inertia

   • Slope and deflection

   • Columns, struts, and arches

10. Concrete Technology

• Properties of fresh and hardened concrete

• Mix design

• Admixtures

• Workability and durability

11. RCC Design

• Working stress and limit state method

• Beams, slabs, columns

• Footing and staircases

• Detailing and bond

12. Steel Design

• Riveted & welded joints

• Tension and compression members

• Beams and columns

• Roof trusses and plate girders

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🧪 SSC JE Civil – Paper 2 Syllabus

Paper 2 is objective-type, focused only on Civil Engineering and includes:

• All topics from Paper 1 Civil Engineering section

• In-depth numerical problem-solving

• Conceptual and application-based questions

• Emphasis on analysis, design, estimation & planning

📌 Paper 2 Key Focus Areas:

• RCC and Steel Design (limit state + working stress)

• Soil Mechanics: case studies, lab methods

• Surveying: calculations and instruments

• Highway/Transportation: pavement materials & design

• Hydraulics: pipe network, machines, open channel flow

• Environmental: water/wastewater engineering design

✅ SSC JE Mechanical Engineering – Paper 2 (CBT-2) Syllabus

Paper 2 is objective-type, consists of 100 questions, and carries 300 marks (each question is 3 marks, with –1 mark for every wrong answer).

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📘 Core Topics for Mechanical Engineering:

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1. Theory of Machines and Machine Design

• Kinematics and dynamics of machines

• Gears and gear trains

• Flywheels and governors

• Cams and followers

• Balancing of rotating and reciprocating masses

• Free and forced vibration

• Design of machine elements:

  • Shafts, couplings, keys

  • Bearings, riveted/welded joints

  • Springs and levers

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2. Thermal Engineering

• Basic concepts of thermodynamics

• Laws of thermodynamics

• Thermodynamic cycles (Otto, Diesel, Rankine, Brayton)

• Properties of steam and steam tables

• Air standard cycles

• Internal Combustion (IC) Engines – working and performance

• Boilers – types, performance, mountings & accessories

• Refrigeration and Air Conditioning:

  • Vapour compression and absorption cycles

  • Psychrometrics

  • Refrigerants

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3. Fluid Mechanics and Machinery

• Fluid properties and classification

• Fluid statics and dynamics

• Continuity, Bernoulli’s and momentum equations

• Flow through pipes – losses, hydraulic gradient

• Hydraulic machines:

  • Pumps (centrifugal & reciprocating)

  • Turbines (Pelton, Kaplan, Francis)

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4. Strength of Materials

• Stress-strain diagrams

• Bending moment and shear force diagrams

• Principal stresses

• Torsion of circular shafts

• Beams and columns

• Elastic constants

• Theories of failure

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5. Engineering Mechanics

• Force system and resolution

• Equilibrium of forces

• Friction

• Center of gravity and moment of inertia

• Kinematics and dynamics of particles

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6. Production Engineering

• Manufacturing processes:

  • Casting, welding, machining, forging

• Machine tools:

  • Lathe, milling, drilling, grinding machines

• Cutting tools and tool life

• Jigs and fixtures

• Metrology and inspection:

  • Limits, fits and tolerances

  • Surface finish

  • Measuring instruments

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7. Industrial Engineering and Management

• Production planning and control

• Work study and time-motion study

• Inventory control and EOQ

• Material handling systems

• Quality control (TQM, Six Sigma, ISO)

• PERT and CPM

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8. Renewable Energy Sources (Basic Awareness)

• Solar, wind, tidal, geothermal, bioenergy – working principles

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9. Environmental Engineering (Basic)

• Sources and types of pollution

• Air and water pollution control methods