The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the Junior Engineer (JE) examination to recruit candidates for the post of Junior Engineer in various government departments. For the Civil Engineering (CE) branch, the syllabus is as follows:
Paper-I:1. Building Materials: - Physical and chemical properties of building materials
- Classification, composition, and uses of common building materials like bricks, stones, cement, concrete, timber, and steel
- Properties of building stones
- Manufacturing of bricks, cement, and aggregates
2. Estimating, Costing, and Valuation:- Types of estimates and methods of estimation
- Measurement of materials and works
- Analysis of rates
- Tendering process and contract management
- Valuation of buildings and land
3. Surveying:- Principles and classification of surveying
- Chain surveying and its errors
- Compass surveying and bearing
- Levelling and contouring
- Theodolite surveying
- Total station, GPS, and remote sensing
4. Soil Mechanics:- Physical properties of soils
- Classification and compaction of soils
- Permeability and seepage
- Shear strength and consolidation
- Earth pressure and retaining walls
- Foundation engineering
5. Hydraulics:- Properties and classification of fluids
- Hydrostatic pressure and its measurement
- Flow in pipes and open channels
- Hydraulic machines like turbines and pumps
- Hydrology and flood control
6. Irrigation Engineering:- Types of irrigation systems
- Water requirements and its measurement
- Canal irrigation and its design
- Waterlogging and drainage
- Crop water requirements and sprinkler irrigation
7. Transportation Engineering:- Highway engineering and geometric design
- Traffic engineering and control
- Pavement materials and design
- Railway engineering
- Airport engineering
Paper-II:1. Structural Engineering:- Mechanics and analysis of structures
- Structural steel design and construction
- Reinforced concrete design and construction
- Construction materials, methods, and practices
- Building codes and specifications
2. Environmental Engineering:- Water supply and treatment
- Wastewater engineering and treatment
- Solid waste management
- Environmental pollution and control measures
- Air pollution and noise pollution
The marks weightage for each topic may vary from year to year. However, on average, the distribution of marks for Paper-I and Paper-II is as follows:
- Building Materials: 15-20 marks
- Estimating, Costing, and Valuation: 10-15 marks
- Surveying: 10-15 marks
- Soil Mechanics: 10-15 marks
- Hydraulics: 10-15 marks
- Irrigation Engineering: 5-10 marks
- Transportation Engineering: 5-10 marks
- Structural Engineering: 15-20 marks
- Environmental Engineering: 10-15 marks
Please note that these marks weightages are approximate and can vary. It is important to refer to the official SSC JE notification for the most accurate and updated information.
EduRev provides Mock Test Series for SSC JE Civil Engineering exam to help candidates prepare effectively. These mock tests simulate the actual exam environment and provide detailed performance analysis to identify areas of improvement. Candidates can access the mock tests on the EduRev platform.
This course is helpful for the following exams: Civil Engineering (CE), SSC JE