The SSC released the SSC JE Notification PDF on 28th March 2024 for 968 Junior Engineer vacant positions in Civil, Mechanical & Electrical disciplines. The online registration was open from March 28th to April 18th, 2024. The SSC JE Answer Key was uploaded on June 12 to the official website for candidates to access.
This article explores the application process, eligibility criteria, salary, vacancy, and more, as outlined in the notification.
Contents
- 1 Overview of SSC Junior Engineer Recruitment
- 2 How to apply for SSC JE Exams?
- 3 Steps to fill out the SSC JE 2024 Application Form
- 4 SSC JE 2024 Application Fee
- 5 Eligibility Criteria for SSC Junior Exam 2024
- 6 Selection Process of SSC JE 2024
- 7 SSC JE Salary
- 8 Current Recruiting Department for SSC JE
- 9 SSC Junior Engineer Exam Vacancy 2024
- 10 Exam Pattern of SSC JE 2024
- 11 Syllabus of SSC JE 2024
- 12 Important Dates
- 13 FAQs
Overview of SSC Junior Engineer Recruitment
| Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission of India |
| Exam Type | SSC Exams |
| Exam Name | SSC Junior Engineer Exam (SSC JE) |
| Eligible Branches | Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Quantity Surveying and Contracts |
| SSC JE Vacancy | 968 |
| Frequency of Exam | Once a Year |
| Category | AE/JE Exams |
| Level of Exam | National Level Exam |
| Application Mode | Online |
| SSC JE Apply Online | 28 March to 18 April 2024 |
| SS JE Selection Process | Paper 1 & Paper 2: Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| SSC JE Official Website | www.ssc.gov.in |
How to apply for SSC JE Exams?
Before starting the online registration for the SSC JE application, candidates should thoroughly read the exam notice issued by SSC.
Here is a step-by-step guide to the registration process:
- Visit the official SSC website at ssc.gov.in or click here to visit the User Registration page directly. Ensure you have the necessary documents ready before beginning the registration.
- Provide your Aadhaar Number or Aadhaar Enrollment Number for ID verification. Alternatively, you can use other ID documents like an Elector ID Card, PAN Card, Passport, Driving License, School/College ID Card, or Employment ID.
- Enter the name of the Board, Roll Number, and Year of Passing for your tenth standard examination.
- Upload your passport-sized color photo and a scanned signature in JPEG format.
- Review all filled details carefully before completing the SSC JE One-Time Registration. Ensure that essential details such as Name, Date of Birth, Matriculation Exam details, Category, Nationality, identification mark, contact details, uploaded photograph, signature, and LTI are accurate.
Important: Complete all registration steps within 7 days to ensure your details are saved. Failing to do so will result in the deletion of your saved details.
Steps to fill out the SSC JE 2024 Application Form
To apply online for the SSC JE Recruitment 2024, candidates should follow the steps below:
- Sign in to the SSC JE online portal using the registered Email ID and password.
- Click on the ‘Apply Link’ for the ‘Junior Engineer (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, and Quantity Surveying and Contracts) Examination 2024’ under the ‘Latest Notifications’ tab.
- Choose the desired exam center.
- Confirm the Photo/Signature/Biometric impression based on the One-Time Registration data provided during the registration process.
That’s it. This is how you can easily fill out and apply for the SSC JE Exam.
SSC JE 2024 Application Fee
Candidates must pay a non-refundable amount online to complete the registration for SSC JE. The application fee details for the SSC JE Exam 2024 vary by category.
| Category | Amount |
| General/OBC/EWS | Rs. 100/- |
| SC/ST/PwD/Female | – |
Eligibility Criteria for SSC Junior Exam 2024
Below are the complete SSC JE eligibility criteria –
Educational Qualifications for SSC JE 2024
| Sl. No. | Posts | Department | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Junior Engineer (Civil) | Central Water Commission | Diploma or Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or Institution |
| 2 | Junior Engineer (Civil) | Central Public Works Department (CPWD) | Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or Institution |
| 3 | Junior Engineer (Civil) | Department of Posts | 3 years Diploma or equivalent in Civil Engineering from an institute recognized by the Central/State Government |
| 4 | Junior Engineer (Civil) | Military Engineer Services (MES) | Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or (a) 3 years Diploma in Civil Engineering; and (b) 2 years of work experience in Planning/Execution/Maintenance of Civil Engineering works |
| 5 | Junior Engineer (Civil) | Farakka Barrage Project | Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University/Institute/Board |
| 6 | Junior Engineer (Civil) | Border Roads Organization, Ministry of Defence | Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University/Institute or (a) 3 years Diploma in Civil Engineering; and (b) 2 years of work experience in Planning/Execution/Maintenance of Civil Engineering works |
| 7 | Junior Engineer (Civil) | Central Water Power Research Station | Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University/Institute/Board |
| 8 | Junior Engineer (Civil) | National Technical Research Organization | Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University/Board/Institution |
| 9 | Junior Engineer (Electrical & Mechanical) | Military Engineer Services (MES) | Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University/Board or (a) 3 years Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering; and (b) 2 years of experience in Planning/Execution/Maintenance of Electrical or Mechanical Engineering work |
| 10 | Junior Engineer (Electrical) | Central Public Works Department (CPWD) | Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University/Board/Institute |
| 11 | Junior Engineer (Electrical) | Farakka Barrage Project | Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a recognized University/Board/Institute |
| 12 | Junior Engineer (Electrical) | Central Water Power Research Station | Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a recognized University/Board |
| 13 | Junior Engineer (Electrical) | Directorate of Quality Assurance, Naval | Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized University/Board or (a) 3 years Diploma in Electrical Engineering; and (b) 2 years of experience in the relevant field |
| 14 | Junior Engineer (Electrical) | National Technical Research Organization | Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a recognized University/Institution |
| 15 | Junior Engineer (Mechanical) | Central Water Commission | Degree/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University/Institute |
| 16 | Junior Engineer (Mechanical) | Farakka Barrage Project | Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University/Board/Institute |
| 17 | Junior Engineer (Mechanical) | Central Water Power Research Station | Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University/Board |
| 18 | Junior Engineer (Mechanical) | Directorate of Quality Assurance, Naval | Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University/Board or (a) 3 years Diploma in Mechanical Engineering; and (b) 2 years of work experience in the respective field |
| 19 | Junior Engineer (Mechanical) | National Technical Research Organization | Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University/Board/Institution |
| 20 | Junior Engineer (Quantity Surveying & Contracts) | Military Engineer Services (MES) | 3 years Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University/Institute/Board or equivalent; or (a) Passed Intermediate examination in Buildings and Quantity Surveying Sub-Division-II of the Institute of Surveyors (India) |
Age Limit for SSC JE 2024
| Department | Post Name | Maximum Age |
| Central Water Commission | Junior Engineer (Civil) | 32 Years |
| Junior Engineer (Mechanical) | 32 Years | |
| Central Public Works Department | Junior Engineer (Civil) | 32 Years |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical) | 32 Years | |
| Military Engineer Services | Junior Engineer (Civil) | 30 Years |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical and Mechanical) | 30 Years | |
| Junior Engineer (Quality Surveying and contracts) | 27 Years | |
| Department Of Posts | Junior Engineer (Civil) | 27 Years |
| Farakka Barrage Project | Junior Engineer (Civil) | 30 Years |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical) | 30 Years | |
| Junior Engineer (Mechanical) | 30 Years | |
| Border Road Organization | Junior Engineer (Civil) | 30 Years |
| Central Water and Power Research Station | Junior Engineer (Civil) | 30 Years |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical) | 30 Years | |
| Junior Engineer (Mechanical) | 30 Years | |
| Directorate of Quality Assurance (Naval) | Junior Engineer (Electrical) | 30 Years |
| Junior Engineer (Mechanical) | 30 Years | |
| National Technical Research Organization (NTRO) | Junior Engineer (Civil) | 30 Years |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical) | 30 Years | |
| Junior Engineer (Mechanical) | 30 Years |
Age Relaxation for SSC JE 2024
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST) | 5 Years |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 3 Years |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwD) | 10 Years |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwD) – OBC | 13 Years |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwD) – SC/ST | 15 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 Years after deduction of the military service rendered from actual age |
| Defense Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country or disturbed area | General/OBC: 3 Years |
| SC/ST: 8 Years |
Selection Process of SSC JE 2024
The selection process for the position of Junior Engineer in SSC JE includes clearing all the following stages:
- SSC JE Paper 1
- SSC JE Paper 2
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
SSC JE Salary
The appointed Junior Engineers will receive a salary of up to Rs. 46,050, including Basic Pay and Grade Pay and various allowances such as House Rent Allowance, Dearness Allowance, Travel Allowance, Provident Fund, Educational Allowance, and Medical Facilities.
Current Recruiting Department for SSC JE
Eligible candidates will be selected as Junior Engineers for various government departments and organizations, which include –
- Border Roads Organization
- Brahmaputra Board, Ministry of Jal Shakti
- Central Water Commission
- Central Public Works Department (CPWD)
- Central Water and Power Research Station
- DGQA-NAVAL, Ministry of Defence
- Farakka Barrage Project, Ministry of Jal Shakti
- Military Engineer Services (MES)
- National Technical Research Organization (NTRO)
SSC Junior Engineer Exam Vacancy 2024
SSC JE Exam 2024 will recruit 968 vacancies for Junior Engineers in Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical streams across different departments. Its vacancy breakdown is as follows:
| Sl. No. | Name of Department | Post | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total | OH | HH | Others | ||
| 1. | Border Roads Organization (For Male Candidates Only) | JE(C) | 76 | 36 | 136 | 48 | 142 | 438 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2. | Border Roads Organization (For Male Candidates Only) | 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 will be intimated in due course | ||||||||||
| 15. | Military Engineer Service (MES) | JE(E&M) | Vacancies will be intimated in due course | ||||||||||
| 16. | National Technical Research Organization (NTRO) | JE (C) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
Exam Pattern of SSC JE 2024
The SSC JE exam includes two papers, Paper 1 with 200 questions for 200 marks and Paper 2 with 300 marks. There is a negative marking of 1/3rd marks for each wrong answer.
SSC JE 2024 Paper 1 Exam Pattern
| Papers | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 50 | 50 | 2 Hours |
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 | |
| Part – A General Engineering (Civil & Structural) OR | 100 | 100 | |
| Part – B General Engineering (Electrical) OR | 100 | 100 | |
| Part – C General Engineering (Mechanical) | 100 | 100 | |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
SSC JE 2024 Paper 2 Exam Pattern
| Paper 2 | Questions | Marks | Time |
| Part-A General Engineering (Civil & Structural) | 100 | 300 | 2 Hrs. |
| OR | |||
| Part- B General Engineering (Electrical) | 100 | 300 | 2 Hrs. |
| OR | |||
| Part-C General Engineering (Mechanical) | 100 | 300 | 2 Hrs. |
Syllabus of SSC JE 2024
The syllabus for SSC JE consists of three major sections: General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Awareness, and Technical Subjects (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil & Structure).
Candidates should review the details of the SSC JE syllabus to prepare for the upcoming examination. A thorough understanding of the syllabus is important for candidates to begin their preparation effectively.
Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
| SSC JE Notification Release | 28 March 2024 |
| SSC JE Online Application Start | 28 March 2024 |
| SSC JE Last Date to Apply | 18 April 2024 (11:00 PM) |
| Last date to make online application fees payment | 19 April 2024 (11:00 PM) |
| SSC JE Tier 1 Exam Date | 5th, 6th & 7th June 2024 |
| SSC JE Tier 1 Result | Not Specified |
| SSC JE Tier 2 Exam date | Not Specified |
| SSC JE Tier 2 Result | Not Specified |
| SSC JE Final Merit List | Not Specified |
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FAQs
When was the SSC JE 2024 Notification released?
On March 28, 2024, the Staff Selection Commission released the SSC JE 2024 Notification on ssc.gov.in to hire Junior Engineers for different departments and organizations.
Who can apply for the SSC JE Exam 2024?
Applicants with a Diploma or BE/B. Tech in Civil/Electrical/Mechanical can apply for SSC JE 2024 online.
When is the SSC JE 2024 Tier 1 Exam scheduled?
The SSC JE Tier 1 Exam is scheduled for June 5, 6 & 7, 2024.
