SSC JE Exam Pattern and Syllabus 2026 – Paper 1 & Paper 2 Detailed Syllabus

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the official notification for the SSC JE Examination 2026. Candidates preparing for the Junior Engineer examination can check the complete SSC JE Exam Pattern and Syllabus 2026 here.

The examination is conducted through Computer-Based Examinations (CBE) in two stages — Paper-I and Paper-II. Candidates can appear for the engineering subject according to the stream/post selected in their application form.

This article covers the SSC JE 2026 exam pattern, marking scheme, syllabus, important dates, qualifying marks, and stream-wise Paper-II syllabus.

SSC JE 2026 Important Dates

Candidates should keep the following dates in mind while preparing for the examination:

SSC JE Recruitment 2026

SSC JE 2026 Selection Process

The selection process consists of the following stages:

1. Paper-I – Computer-Based Examination
2. Paper-II – Computer-Based Examination
3. Document Verification
4. Medical Examination

Paper-I is used to shortlist candidates for Paper-II, while normalized marks obtained in Paper-II are used for determining final merit.

Separate merit lists are prepared for the relevant posts/streams as specified in the official notification.

SSC JE Exam Pattern 2026

The SSC JE examination is conducted in two papers:

• Paper-I
• Paper-II

Both papers consist of objective-type, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). The questions are set in Hindi and English, as applicable.

SSC JE Paper-I Exam Pattern 2026

Paper-I consists of three parts: General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, and General Engineering.

Paper-I Key Points

• Total Questions: 200
• Total Marks: 200
• Duration: 2 hours
• Scribe Candidates: 2 hours 40 minutes
• Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer
• General Intelligence & Reasoning and General Awareness are compulsory.
• The General Engineering section depends on the engineering stream/post selected by the candidate.
• Paper-I is used for shortlisting candidates for Paper-II.
• Marks may be normalized when the examination is conducted in multiple shifts.

SSC JE Paper-II Exam Pattern 2026

Paper-II consists of General Engineering based on the subject/stream opted for by the candidate.

Paper-II Key Points

• Total Questions: 100
• Total Marks: 300
• Duration: 2 hours
• Scribe Candidates: 2 hours 40 minutes
• Negative Marking: 1 mark for every incorrect answer
• Candidates will be tested only on the engineering subject selected in the application form.
• The selected subject cannot be changed later.
• Normalized Paper-II marks are used for determining final merit.

SSC JE 2026 Minimum Qualifying Marks

The minimum qualifying percentage mentioned in the provided notification details is:

Candidates must meet the prescribed qualifying requirements to proceed through the selection process.

SSC JE 2026 Important Exam Pattern Details

On-Screen Calculator and Codes

Where required during the examination, relevant codes such as IS 456:2000 Code of Practice and the Steam Table will be made available on the computer screen.

A Scientific Calculator will also be available on the candidate's screen. Candidates are not permitted to carry physical versions of these items into the examination lab.

Normalization of Marks

If the examination is conducted in multiple shifts, SSC will use the prescribed normalization procedure to determine normalized scores.

These normalized scores are used for shortlisting and merit preparation as applicable.

Level of Engineering Questions

The engineering questions for Civil, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering are set at approximately the Diploma in Engineering level.

For Computer Science & IT, Electronics & Telecommunication, Physics and Telecommunication, the questions are set at approximately the graduation level, as stated in the provided examination details.

SSC JE 2026 Syllabus

The SSC JE syllabus is divided into Paper-I subjects and stream-wise General Engineering subjects.

Paper-I Syllabus

SSC JE Paper-II Syllabus 2026 – Stream-Wise

SSC JE 2026 Preparation Tips

Candidates preparing for SSC JE 2026 should focus on both conceptual understanding and regular practice.

Follow these preparation strategies:

• Understand the complete syllabus before starting preparation.
• Give priority to your selected engineering stream.
• Practice previous-year questions regularly.
• Take mock tests to improve speed and accuracy.
• Maintain short revision notes for important formulas and concepts.
• Practice numerical problems regularly for technical subjects.
• Keep yourself updated with current affairs for General Awareness.
• Pay attention to negative marking while attempting mock tests.

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