SSC JE 2020 Exam Dates (Announced), Admit Card, Eligibility, Pattern and Syllabus
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Jun 1, 2020
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SSC JE 2020 Exam dates have been announced. The exam will be conducted from Septemeber 01-04, 2020. Previously SSC JE 2020 Paper 1 was scheduled to be held from March 30 to April 2, 2020 but it had been postponed. The authorities have earlier released the admit cards for the Eastern Region but now candidates have to wait for the new exam dates and admit cards. Check SSC JE dmit Card
Authority said that "SSC examinations that were put on hold due to lockdown, will definitely take place. We will take a call after May 17, 2020, and reschedule dates in a manner that it gives sufficient time to all aspirants to reach to their designated exam centres." SSC has mentioned that the date will be announced a month in advance for the convenience of the aspirants.
The exam contains two papers i.e Paper 1 & Paper 2. Paper 1 is an online exam having multiple-choice questions while Paper 2 is an offline descriptive paper. The major topics of paper 1 includes questions from General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Awareness and General Engineering. The total time duration to complete 200 questions is 2 hours. Check SSC JE Exam Pattern
Candidates will have to score minimum cut off marks in both paper 1 and paper 2 to be recruited as Junior Engineer in various departments. The cut off will be released soon after the declaration of SSC JE Result. The exam is conducted every year for the recruitment of Junior Engineers (JEs) in various branches of Engineering including Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, and Quantity Surveying & Contracts for Group-B (non-gazetted) posts in level-6 (Rs 35,400-1,12,400) of the pay matrix of the seventh Central Pay Commission.
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SSC JE Exam Dates
SSC JE 2020 Exam Dates
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Release of SSC JE 2020 Admit Card for Paper-I | March 17, 2020, Onwards (Postponed till further notice) |
| Date for SSC JE Paper-I | September 01 to 04, 2020(Announced) |
| Release of SSC JE 2020 Admit Card for Paper-II | To be announced |
| Date for SSC JE Paper-II | June 21, 2020 |
SSC JE Admit Card
SSC JE 2020 Admit Card
The admit card for all the regions will be released online at the official regional websites of the commission. Candidates can download their SSC JE admit card by logging in with a valid registration ID and password. The last date to download the Admission letter is the day of the exam. Download SSC JE Admit Card
Steps to Download Admit Card
Step 1: Visit the official regional website.
Step 2: Click on the link “SSC JE Admit Card”
Step 3: Enter the required credentials such as registration number and date of birth.
Step 4: SSC Junior Engineer Admit Card for Paper 1 will be shown on the webpage.
Step 5: Take a print out of the same.
Important Documents
- Candidates need to carry the admit card along with Aadhar Card and a Passport Sized Photograph on the exam day.
- A candidate failing to produce the SSC JE hall ticket will not be allowed to appear for the entrance exam.
- It is an important document as it contains the roll number and exam center of the candidates.
SSC JE 2020 Exam Centers
SSC JE Exam is scheduled to be conducted in over 115 cities around the country. Candidates have the option to provide the test city of their choice as per their convenience while filling the application form. They should clearly indicate their preferences of exam centers in SSC JE Application Form. No request to change the examination Centre will be entertained.
SSC JE Exam Pattern
SSC JE 2020 Exam Pattern
The exam consists of 2 Papers – Paper 1 (objective type) and Paper 2 (conventional type). The time duration for each, Paper 1 and Paper 2 is 2 hours. SSC JE Exam Pattern highlights are as follows:
SSC JE Exam Pattern for Paper 1 (Objective Type)
| Mode | Computer Based Test (Online Mode) |
| Subject |
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| Maximum Marks | 200 Marks |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 Marks |
| Duration & Timing (Date to be intimidated later) | Morning Shift (10:00 AM to 12:00 PM) Afternoon Shift (2:00 PM to 4:00 PM) |
SSC JE Exam Pattern for Paper 2 (Conventional Type)
| Mode | Written Exam (Offline Mode) |
| Subject |
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| Maximum Marks | 300 Marks |
| Duration & Timing (Date to be intimated later) | 2 Hours |
Note: Candidates appearing for JE Civil should appear for Part A (Civil & Structural) and similarly for other streams.
SSC JE Syllabus
SSC JE 2020 Syllabus
SSC JE Exam is conducted through two phases- Paper 1 and paper 2. Paper 1 is a general screening exam while paper 2 is a core engineering subject exam.
SSC JE 2020 Syllabus for Paper 1
SSC JE Syllabus for Paper 1 is given below:
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | Basic topics related to Analogies, similarities, differences, space visualization, problem-solving, analysis, judgment, decision making, visual memory, discrimination, observation, relationship concepts, arithmetical reasoning, verbal and figure classification, arithmetical number series, etc |
| General Awareness | Basic topics related to History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Polity and Scientific Research, etc. |
| General Engineering | Basic topics related to Civil and Structural Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. |
SSC JE 2020 Syllabus for Paper 2
Paper 2 has three core papers for respective students. To check the detailed syllabus of particular paper click on the links below:
SSC JE Result
SSC JE 2020 Result
SSC JE exam result will be released by the commission soon after the exam is held. Candidates can check the result at the official website i.e. ssc.nic.in. In order to check the result, candidates have to search in with their respective SSC JE exam roll number. Given below are the steps to check the SSC JE Result –
- Visit the official website at ssc.nic.in
- Click JE tab under the Result tab
- Click on the respective link “SSC JE Result”
- A pdf file will get open, search your roll number to check your result.
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SSC JE 2020 Answer Key
The Commission releases two separate answer keys for SSC JE Paper 1 and Paper 2. Answer keys for Paper 1 and Paper 2 shall be uploaded at ssc.nic.in. along with the question papers. Answer key helps the candidates to analyze their performances in the Junior Engineer Exam.
SSC JE Answer Keys will be available for the candidates once the exam takes place. The steps to download Answer Key is mentioned below-
- Visit the official website of ssc.nic.in
- Under the Answer Key tab, click for the respective link for Junior Engineer Answer Keys.
- Just below the notice, a link would be provided for downloading SSC JE Answer Key, click on it.
- Now, enter Roll Number, Password and choose the exam date on which you appeared.
- Click on Submit to get the Answer Key.
SSC JE 2020 Cutoff
The cut-off scores are the minimum scores that a candidate needs to obtain in order to qualify the exam. SSC JE cut off is decided by the Commission. The SSC releases separate cut-offs each for paper 1 and paper 2. The given below table provides previous year SSC JE Cutoff 2018-19 for Paper 1:
| Category | Electrical/ Mechanical Engineering Cutoff | Civil Engineering Cutoff |
|---|---|---|
| UR | 152.16 | 127.40 |
| EWS | 147.47 | 118.99 |
| SC | 133.39 | 107.61 |
| ST | 125.49 | 107.01 |
| OBC | 149.30 | 122.91 |
| OH | 110.55 | 97.45 |
| HH | 70.39 | 61.61 |
| PWD-Other | 40.04 | 40.08 |
SSC JE 2020 Selection Process
SSC JE Recruitment is conducted for eligible candidates for various Junior Engineer posts and vacancies. The Recruitment Process takes place after the declaration of Results. Candidates are shortlisted on the basis of their scores obtained in both the Paper 1 & 2.
Candidates who successfully qualify the SSC JE Exam will be eligible for participating in Recruitment Process and shall be on probation for a period of 2-years. During the period of probation, candidates would be required to undergo such training or pass such examinations as prescribed by the Controlling Authority.
SSC JE 2020 Eligibility Criteria
Applicants who are willing to appear for the exam should check their eligibility before filling SSC JE Application Form. The verification of the eligibility conditions of the applicants would take place at the time of the recruitment process. Given below is SSC JE 2020 Eligibility Criteria:
SSC JE 2020 Nationality
Candidates who are the citizens of the mentioned country are eligible to appear for the Exam–
- A citizen of India, or
- A subject of Nepal, or
- A subject of Bhutan, or
- A Tibetan refugee who came over to India before January 1, 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India, or
- A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania (Formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.
SSC JE 2020 Age Limit
A candidate should fulfill the required age criteria as on January 1, 2020:
| Post | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Junior Engineer (Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical), Central Water Commission And CPWD | 32 Years |
| Junior Engineer (Civil, Electrical and Mechanical), MES and other departments | 30 Years |
Candidates belonging to reserved categories will be permitted relaxation in the upper age limit as per the government of India reservation norms.
SSC JE 2020 Educational Qualification
Applicants must possess Engineering degree or diploma in any of the following specializations:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
The requirement varies for the position applied. Also, in the case of diploma holders, two/ three years of relevant field experience is required. Check SSC JE Eligibility
SSC JE 2020 Application Form
The last date to fill the online application forms is over. SSC JE Application Forms were available at the official website – ssc.nic.in. Check SSC JE Application Form.
SSC JE 2020 Application Fee
SSC JE application fee is INR 100/-. Women candidates and candidates belonging to SC/ST/PwD and Ex-Servicemen are eligible for reservation and are exempted from paying the fee.
- The application fee can be paid either through online mode or offline mode.
- The online mode includes payment through BHIM UPI, net banking/debit card/credit cards.
- However, the offline mode includes payment through SBI Challan.
- Challan is generated online after the completion of SSC JE Part 1 Registration. Deposit the requisite fee in any branch of State Bank of India and then continue with the Part 2 Registration.
SSC JE 2020 List of Vacancies
Vacancies that are likely to be filled up through SSC JE 2020 are mentioned below:
| Sr. No. | Organization/Department | Post | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Central Water Commission | Junior Engineer (Civil) | Up to 32 years |
| 2. | Central Water Commission | Junior Engineer (Mechanical) | Up to 32 years |
| 3. | Central Public Works Department (CPWD) | Junior Engineer (Civil) | Up to 32 years |
| 4. | Central Public Works Department (CPWD) | Junior Engineer (Electrical) | Up to 32 years |
| 5. | Military Engineer Services (MES) | Junior Engineer (Civil) | Up to 30 years |
| 6. | Military Engineer Services (MES) | Junior Engineer (Electrical and Mechanical) | Up to 30 years |
| 7. | Farakka Barrage Project | Junior Engineer (Civil) | Up to 30 years |
| 8. | Farakka Barrage Project | Junior Engineer (Electrical) | Up to 30 years |
| 9. | Farakka Barrage Project | Junior Engineer (Mechanical) | Up to 30 years |
| 10. | Border Road Organization | Junior Engineer (Civil) | Up to 30 years |
| 11. | Border Road Organization | Junior Engineer (Electrical & Mechanical) | Up to 30 years |
| 12. | Central Water and Power Research Station | Junior Engineer (Civil) | Up to 30 years |
| 13. | Central Water and Power Research Station | Junior Engineer (Electrical) | Up to 30 years |
| 14. | Central Water and Power Research Station | Junior Engineer (Mechanical) | Up to 30 years |
| 15. | Directorate of Quality Assurance (Naval) | Junior Engineer (Mechanical) | Up to 30 years |
| 16. | Directorate of Quality Assurance (Naval) | Junior Engineer (Electrical) | Up to 30 years |
| 17. | National Technical Research Organization (NTRO) | Junior Engineer (Civil) | Up to 30 years |
| 18. | National Technical Research Organization (NTRO) | Junior Engineer (Electrical) | Up to 30 years |
| 19. | National Technical Research Organization (NTRO) | Junior Engineer (Mechanical) | Up to 30 years |
Frequently Asked Questions
SSC JE 2020 FAQs
Ques: SSC JE is conducted for which posts?
Ans: SSC JE is conducted every year for the recruitment of Junior Engineers (JEs) in various branches of Engineering including Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, and Quantity Surveying & Contracts for Group-B (non-gazetted) posts in level-6 (Rs 35,400-1,12,400) of the pay matrix of the seventh Central Pay Commission.
Ques: How many times SSC JE is conducted in a year and what is the age to apply for the exam?
Ans: SSC JE is conducted only once in a year and the age limit varies from post to post. There is a relaxation in the age for reserved categories as per govt. of India rules. Candidates are advised to check the eligibility criteria provided by the authorities.
| Post | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Junior Engineer (Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical), Central Water Commission And CPWD | 32 Years |
| Junior Engineer (Civil, Electrical and Mechanical), MES and other departments | 30 Years |
Ques: What is the mode of examination for SSC JE 2020?
Ans: In SSC JE candidates have to appear for two papers i.e Paper 1 & Paper 2. Paper 1 is an online exam having multiple-choice questions while Paper 2 is an offline descriptive paper. Paper 1 is scheduled to be conducted from March 30 to April 2, 2020 and paper 2 on June 21, 2020.
Ques: What is the minimum eligibility criteria to apply for the exam and what is the application fee?
Ans: Applicants must possess Engineering degree or diploma in any of the following specializations: Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Electrical Engineering. The application fees of SSC JE fee is INR 100/-. Women candidates and candidates belonging to SC/ST/PwD and Ex-Servicemen are eligible for reservation and are exempted from paying the fee.
Ques: Is it compulsory to appear for both Paper 1 and 2 of SSC JE 2020?
Ans: Yes, it is compulsory to appear for both the papers. Candidates failing to appear for paper 1 or 2 will be disqualified from the recruitment process. Based on the marks obtained by candidates in both the papers final cut off will be decided.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.