Download SSC Junior Engineer Syllabus for Paper 1 & Paper 2 in PDF

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Being one of the most prestigious SSC examinations, the SSC JE syllabus covers many topics, so aspirants need to familiarize themselves with each subject. You can find the complete syllabus with topic-wise details in this article.

SSC JE Syllabus for Paper 1

The SSC JE Syllabus for Paper 1 includes three sections:

1. General Intelligence & Reasoning
2. General Awareness
3. General Engineering (Civil & Structural, Electrical, and Mechanical).

The General Intelligence & Reasoning section includes classification, analogy, coding-decoding, etc.

Section	Topics
General Intelligence & Reasoning	Classification, Analogy, Coding-Decoding, Paper Folding Method, Matrix, Word Formation, Venn Diagram, Direction and Distance, Blood Relations, Series, Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Seating Arrangement, Puzzles & Seating Arrangement
General Awareness	Static General Knowledge, Science, Current Affairs, Sports, Books and Authors, Important Schemes, Portfolios, People in the News, History, Culture, Geography, Economics, Awards, and Honors
General Engineering (Civil & Structural), (Electrical & Mechanical)	Part-A: Civil Engineering: Building Materials, Surveying, Estimating, Soil Mechanics, Costing and Valuation, Concrete Technology, Irrigation Engineering, Steel Design, Theory of Structures, Hydraulics, RCC Design, Environmental Engineering, Transportation Engineering. Structural Engineering: Theory of Structures, Concrete Technology, RCC Design, Steel Design. Part-B: Electrical Engineering: Basic concepts, Circuit law, AC Fundamentals, Magnetic Circuit, Electrical Machines, Utilization and Electrical Energy, Transmission and Distribution, Estimation and Costing, Basic Electronics, Generation, Fractional Kilowatt Motors and single-phase induction Motors, Measurement and Measuring instruments, Synchronous Machines. Part-C: Mechanical Engineering: Theory of Machines and Machine Design, IC Engines Combustion, Air standard Cycles for IC Engines, IC Engine Performance, 1st Law of Thermodynamics, 2nd Law of Thermodynamics, Boilers, IC Engine Cooling & Lubrication, Classification, Rankine cycle of System, Specification, Engineering Mechanics and Strength of Materials, Centrifugal Pumps, Basic Principles & Classification of steel, Hydraulic Turbines Dynamics of Ideal fluids, Fluid kinematics, Measurement of Fluid Pressure, Properties & Classification of Fluids, Air Compressors & their cycles, Refrigeration cycles, Measurement of Flow rate, Fluid Statics, Nozzles & Steam Turbines, Principle of Refrigeration Plant, Fitting & Accessories

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SSC JE Syllabus for Paper 2

The SSC JE syllabus for paper 2 covers detailed topics in the General Engineering section of Paper I. Candidates need to prepare thoroughly for their specific engineering discipline to excel in Tier 2 of the SSC JE exam.

The exam duration is 2 hours, and candidates must attempt one part based on their chosen engineering discipline:

• Part-A: Civil Engineering & Structural Engineering
• Part-B: Electrical Engineering
• Part-C: Mechanical Engineering

SSC JE Syllabus for Tier 2 Civil Engineering

The SSC JE Tier 2 exam for Civil Engineering covers various topics, including Building Materials, Estimating, Costing and Valuation, Surveying, Soil Mechanics, Hydraulics, Irrigation Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Theory of Structures, Concrete Technology, RCC Design, and Steel Design.

Candidates must have a strong understanding of the SSC JE Syllabus for Tier 2 to perform well in the examination.

Subjects	Topics
Building Materials	Physical and Chemical properties, classification, standard tests, use, and manufacture/quarrying of materials e.g. building stones, silicate-based materials, cement (Portland), asbestos products, timber, and wood-based products, laminates, bituminous materials, paints, varnishes.
Estimating, Costing, and Valuation	Estimate, glossary of technical terms, analysis of rates, methods, and unit of measurement, Items of work – earthwork, Brickwork (Modular & Traditional bricks), RCC work, Shuttering, Timber work, Painting, Flooring, Plastering. Boundary wall, Brick building, Water Tank, Septic tank, Bar bending schedule, Centre line method, Mid-section formula, Trapezoidal formula, Simpson’s rule. Cost estimate of Septic tank, flexible pavements, Tube well, isolates and combined footings, Steel Truss, Piles, and pile-caps. Valuation – Value and cost, scrap value, salvage value, assessed value, sinking fund, depreciation and obsolescence, methods of valuation.
Surveying	Principles of surveying, measurement of distance, chain surveying, working of the prismatic compass, compass traversing, bearings, local attraction, plane table surveying, theodolite traversing, adjustment of theodolite, Levelling, Definition of terms used in leveling, contouring, curvature and refraction corrections, temporary and permanent adjustments of dumpy level, methods of contouring, use of a contour map, techometric survey, curve setting, earthwork calculation, advanced surveying equipment.
Soil Mechanics	Origin of soil, phase diagram, Definitions-void ratio, porosity, degree of saturation, water content, the specific gravity of soil grains, unit weights, density index and interrelationship of different parameters, Grain size distribution curves, and their uses. Index properties of soils, Atterberg’s limits, ISI soil classification, and plasticity chart. Permeability of soil, coefficient of permeability, determination of coefficient of permeability, Unconfined and confined aquifers, effective stress, quick sand, consolidation of soils, Principles of consolidation, degree of consolidation, pre-consolidation pressure, normally consolidated soil, e-log p curve, computation of ultimate settlement. Shear strength of soils, direct shear test, Vane shear test, Triaxial test. Soil compaction, Laboratory compaction test, Maximum dry density, and optimum moisture content, earth pressure theories, active and passive earth pressures, Bearing capacity of soils, plate load test, and standard penetration test.
Hydraulics	Fluid properties, hydrostatics, measurements of flow, Bernoulli’s theorem and its application, flow through pipes, flow in open channels, weirs, flumes, spillways, pumps, and turbines.
Irrigation Engineering	Definition, necessity, benefits, effects of irrigation, types, and methods of irrigation, Hydrology – Measurement of rainfall, run-off coefficient, rain gauge, losses from precipitation – evaporation, infiltration, etc. Water requirement of crops, duty, delta and base period, Kharif and Rabi Crops, Command area, Time factor, Crop ratio, Overlap allowance, Irrigation efficiencies. Different types of canals, types of canal irrigation, and loss of water in canals. Canal lining – types and advantages. Shallow and deep to wells, the yield from a well. Weir and barrage, Failure of weirs and permeable foundation, Slit, and Scour, Kennedy’s theory of critical velocity. Lacey’s theory of uniform flow. Definition of flood, causes, and effects, methods of flood control, waterlogging, preventive measure. Land reclamation, Characteristics affecting the fertility of soils, purposes, methods, description of the land, and reclamation processes. Major irrigation projects in India.
Transportation Engineering	Highway Engineering – cross-sectional elements, geometric design, types of pavements, pavement materials – aggregates and bitumen, different tests, Design of flexible and rigid pavements – Water Bound Macadam (WBM) and Wet Mix Macadam (WMM), Gravel Road, Bituminous construction, Rigid pavement joint, pavement maintenance, Highway drainage, Railway Engineering- Components

SSC JE Syllabus for Tier 2 Electrical Engineering

The SSC JE syllabus for Tier 2 Electrical Engineering covers basic concepts, circuit law, magnetic circuits, AC fundamentals, measurement instruments, electrical machines, fractional kilowatt motors, single-phase induction motors, synchronous machines, generation, transmission, distribution, estimation and costing, utilization of electrical energy, and basic electronics.

Subjects	Topics
Basic Concepts	Concepts of resistance, inductance, capacitance, and various factors affecting them. Concepts of current, voltage, power, energy, and their units.
Circuit law	Kirchhoff’s law, Simple Circuit solution using network theorems.
Magnetic Circuit	Concepts of flux, MMF, reluctance, Different kinds of magnetic materials, Magnetic calculations for conductors of different configurations, e.g., straight, circular, solenoidal, etc. Electromagnetic induction, self, and mutual induction.
AC Fundamentals	Instantaneous, peak, R.M.S. and average values of alternating waves, Representation of sinusoidal wave form, simple series and parallel AC Circuits consisting of R.L. and C, Resonance, Tank Circuit. Poly Phase system – star and delta connection, 3 phase power, DC, and sinusoidal response of R-Land R-C circuit.
Measurement and measuring instruments	Measurement of power (1 phase and 3 phase, both active and re-active) and energy, 2 wattmeter method of 3 phase power measurement. Measurement of frequency and phase angle. Ammeter and voltmeter (both moving oil and moving iron type), an extension of range wattmeter, Multimeters, Megger, Energy meter AC Bridges. Use of CRO, Signal Generator, CT, PT, and their uses. Earth Fault detection.
Electrical Machines	(a) D.C. Machine – Construction, Basic Principles of D.C. motors and generators, their characteristics, speed control, and starting of D.C. Motors. Method of braking motor, Losses, and efficiency of D.C. Machines. (b) 1-phase and 3-phase transformers – Construction, Principles of operation, equivalent circuit, voltage regulation, O.C., and S.C. Tests, Losses, and efficiency. Effect of voltage, frequency, and waveform on losses. Parallel operation of 1-phase/3 phase transformers. Auto transformers. (c) 3-phase induction motors, rotating magnetic field, the principle of operation, equivalent circuit, torque-speed characteristics, starting and speed control of 3-phase induction motors. Methods of braking, the effect of voltage and frequency variation on torque speed characteristics.
Fractional Kilowatt Motors and Single Phase Induction Motors	Characteristics and applications.
Synchronous Machines	Generation of 3-phase E.M.F. armature reaction, voltage regulation, parallel operation of two alternators, synchronizing, and control of active and reactive power. Starting and applications of synchronous motors.
Generation, Transmission, and Distribution	Different types of power stations, Load factor, diversity factor, demand factor, cost of generation, and interconnection of power stations. Power factor improvement, various types of tariffs, types of faults, and short circuit current for symmetrical faults. Switchgears – rating of circuit breakers, Principles of arc extinction by oil and air, H.R.C. Fuses, Protection against earth leakage / over current, etc. Buchholtz relay, Merz-Price system of protection of generators & transformers, protection of feeders and bus bars. Lightning arresters, various transmission and distribution systems, comparison of conductor materials, and the efficiency of a different system. Cable – Different types of cables, cable ratings, and derating factors.
Estimation and costing	Estimation of lighting scheme, electric installation of machines, and relevant IE rules. Earthing practices and IE Rules.
Utilization of Electrical Energy	Illumination, Electric heating, Electric welding, Electroplating, Electric drives, and motors.
Basic Electronics	Working on various electronic devices, e.g., P N Junction diodes, Transistors (NPN and PNP type), BJT, and JFET. Simple circuits using these devices.

SSC JE Syllabus for Tier 2 Mechanical Engineering

The SSC JE syllabus for Mechanical Engineering covers various topics such as Theory of Machines, Machine Design, Engineering Mechanics, Strength of Materials, Properties of Pure Substances, Thermodynamics laws, and Air standard Cycles for IC engines.

Subjects	Topics
Theory of Machines and Machine Design	Concept of a simple machine, Four bar linkage and link motion, Flywheels and fluctuation of energy, Power transmission by belts – V-belts and Flat belts, Clutches – Plate and Conical clutch, Gears – Type of gears, gear profile and gear ratio calculation, Governors – Principles and classification, Riveted joint, Cams, Bearings, Friction in collars and pivots.
Engineering Mechanics and Strength of Materials	Equilibrium of Forces, Law of motion, Friction, Concepts of stress and strain, Elastic limit and elastic constants, Bending moments and shear force diagram, Stress in composite bars, Torsion of circular shafts, Buckling of columns – Euler’s and Rankin’s theories, Thin-walled pressure vessels.
Properties of Pure Substances	p-v & P-T diagrams of pure substance like H2O, Introduction of steam table with respect to steam generation process; definition of saturation, wet & superheated status. Definition of dryness fraction of steam, the degree of superheat of steam. H-s chart of steam (Mollier’s Chart).
1st Law of Thermodynamics	Definition of stored energy & internal energy, 1st Law of Thermodynamics of cyclic process, Non-Flow Energy Equation, Flow Energy & Definition of Enthalpy, Conditions for Steady State Steady Flow; Steady State Steady Flow Energy Equation.
2nd Law of Thermodynamics	Definition of Sink, Source Reservoir of Heat, Heat Engine, Heat Pump & Refrigerator; Thermal Efficiency of Heat Engines & co-efficient of performance of Refrigerators, Kelvin – Planck & Clausius Statements of 2nd Law of Thermodynamics, Absolute or Thermodynamic Scale of temperature, Clausius Integral, Entropy, Entropy change calculation of ideal gas processes. Carnot Cycle & Carnot Efficiency, PMM-2; definition & its impossibility.
Air standard Cycles for IC engines	Otto cycle; plot on P-V, T-S Planes; Thermal Efficiency, Diesel Cycle; Plot on P-V, T-S planes; Thermal efficiency. IC Engine Performance, IC Engine Combustion, IC Engine Cooling & Lubrication.
Rankine cycle of steam	Simple Rankine cycle plot on P-V, T-S, h-s planes, Rankine cycle efficiency with & without pump work.
Boilers; Classification; Specification; Fittings & Accessories	Fire Tube & Water Tube Boilers.
Air Compressors & their cycles	Refrigeration cycles; Principle of a Refrigeration Plant; Nozzles & Steam Turbines
Properties & Classification of Fluid	Ideal & real fluids, Newton’s law of viscosity, Newtonian and Non-Newtonian fluids, compressible and incompressible fluids.
Fluid Statics	Pressure at a point.
Measurement of Fluid Pressure	Manometers, U-tube, Inclined tube.
Fluid Kinematics	Stream line, laminar & turbulent flow, external & internal flow, continuity equation.
Dynamics of ideal fluids	Bernoulli’s equation, Total head, Velocity head, Pressure head, Application of Bernoulli’s equation.
Measurement of Flow rate Basic Principles	Venturi Meter, Pilot tube, Orifice meter. Hydraulic Turbines: Classifications, Principles.
Centrifugal Pumps	Classifications, Principles, Performance.
Production Engineering	Classification of Steels: mild steel & alloy steel, Heat treatment of steel, Welding – Arc Welding, Gas Welding, Resistance Welding, Special Welding Techniques i.e. TIG, MIG, etc. (Brazing & Soldering), Welding Defects & Testing; NDT, Foundry & Casting – methods, defects, different casting processes, Forging, Extrusion, etc., Metal cutting principles, cutting tools, Basic Principles of machining with (i) Lathe (ii) Milling (iii) Drilling (iv) Shaping (v) Grinding, Machines, tools & manufacturing processes.

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