SSC JE Exam Syllabus 2024

SSC JE Syllabus 2024

SSC JE Syllabus 2024: To excel in the SSC JE Exam, candidates need a comprehensive understanding of the SSC JE Syllabus. Given the extensive nature of the syllabus, it is imperative for every aspirant to be familiar with all the topics covered in the SSC JE Exam. The SSC Junior Engineering (SSC JE) exam consists of two papers - Paper 1 and Paper 2.

The Paper-I of the SSC JE 2024 exam is scheduled to be held on 4th, 5th, and 6th June 2024. Aspirants preparing for the SSC JE exam must acquaint themselves with the SSC JE Syllabus 2024, covering all the requisite topics. In this article, we will delve into a detailed SSC JE Syllabus and Exam Pattern for various engineering branches such as Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical.

SSC JE Exam Pattern 2024 (Revised)

The level of questions in Engineering subjects will be akin to that of a Diploma in Engineering (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical) from a recognized Institute, Board, or University acknowledged by the All India Board of Technical Education. SSC has introduced revisions to the exam pattern, with both SSC JE Paper 1 and Paper 2 being conducted in online mode, i.e., Computer Based Test (CBT) this year.

SSC JE comprises two Tiers, each with its distinct exam pattern as explained below:

SSC JE Exam Pattern 2024 (Revised)

SSC JE Examination will consist of two papers i.e. Paper-I and Paper-II. As per the revised SSC JE Exam Pattern, both Paper-I and Paper-2 will be conducted online (Computer Based Examination). From this year onwards, Paper-I Exam is also an Objective Type of Paper that is to be held online. You need to check the exam pattern before going through the syllabus of SSC JE 2024.

SSC JE Paper-I Exam Pattern 2024

• Subject: General Awareness
• Number of Questions: 50
• Maximum Marks: 50
• Duration & Timings: 2 Hours
• Subject: General Intelligence and Reasoning
• Number of Questions: 50
• Maximum Marks: 50
• Choose one from the following:
• Part A - General Engineering (Civil & Structural) or
• Part B - General Engineering (Electrical) or
• Part C - General Engineering (Mechanical)
• Number of Questions: 100
• Maximum Marks: 100
• Total Questions: 200
• Total Marks: 200

Note: There will be a negative marking of 0.25 marks (revised) for each wrong answer in Paper-I.

Comprehensive Overview of SSC JE Syllabus for Paper-I

SSC JE Syllabus for Paper-I

SSC JE 2024 Paper 1 is conducted in the online mode and consists of three sections:

1. SSC JE Syllabus for General Intelligence & Reasoning

The General Intelligence & Reasoning section of SSC JE covers both verbal and non-verbal type questions. This section evaluates the candidate's ability to work with abstract ideas, symbols, arithmetical computations, and analytical functions.

• 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

2. SSC JE Syllabus for General Awareness

The General Awareness section tests the candidate's knowledge of the environment, current events, and everyday observations from a scientific perspective.

• Static General Knowledge
• Science
• Current Affairs
• Sports
• Books and Authors
• Important Schemes
• Portfolios
• People in the News
• History
• Culture
• Geography
• Economics
• Awards and Honors

3. SSC JE Syllabus for General Engineering (Civil and Structural), (Electrical & Mechanical)

This section includes topics related to Civil and Structural Engineering, as well as Electrical and Mechanical 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
• 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
• 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

SSC JE Syllabus for Paper II

SSC JE Paper-II Exam Pattern

There will be a negative marking of 1 mark (revised) for each wrong answer in Paper-II.

Part A- General Engineering (Civil & Structural)

OR

Part B- General Engineering (Electrical)

OR

Part C- General Engineering (Mechanical)

SSC JE Tier 2 Syllabus 2024

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

This paper consists of three parts as mentioned above. Tier II is a CBT exam of 100 questions with 3 marks each and in total 300 marks for 2 hours. Candidates have to attempt any of the following parts chosen by the respective candidate:

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

Candidates need to select any one of the parts which they wish to take during the exam. Tier II of the SSC JE syllabus includes a detailed explanation of each of the topics under each part as discussed in the General Engineering section of Paper I.

SSC JE Syllabus For Civil Engineering

• Building Materials
• Estimating, Costing, and Valuation
• Surveying
• Soil Mechanics
• Hydraulics
• Irrigation Engineering
• Transportation Engineering
• Environmental Engineering

Building Materials

• Physical and chemical properties
• Classification, Standard Tests, Uses and Manufacture/Quarrying of Materials

Explanation of Building Materials topics...

Estimating, Costing, and Valuation

• Estimate, a glossary of technical terms, analysis of rates, methods and unit of measurement, Items of work - earthwork, Brick work (Modular & Traditional bricks), RCC work, Shuttering, Timber work, Painting, Flooring, and 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.

Explanation of Estimating, Costing, and Valuation topics...