SSC JE Syllabus

Download Latest Syllabus for SSC Junior Engineer in PDF as per the latest exam pattern

1. SSC JE Syllabus
The SSC JE paper I exam will be held from 22nd to 29th January 2018.
Earlier, it was scheduled to be held from 22nd to 25th January but the
dates got extended. And you have around 2 weeks left to prepare for the
exam. To be successful in cracking the exam, you must use this limited
time properly. Take the first step by learning the complete SSC JE
Syllabus in detail for both the papers and all the sections.Find the latest
syllabus for SSC JE 2018 as per the SSC guidelines. The SSC JE syllabus
includes all engineering topics for Civil Engineering, Mechanical
Engineering and Electrical Engineering.The SSC JE Exam Syllabus will
help candidates in concentrating well in their areas of study and focus on
the important topics for the examination. It will also help in better
preparation and time management studies. The detaied SSC JE
syllabus here will cover topics for both Paper-1 and Paper-2 of
the SSC JE.
Download Syllabus PDF for Paper I
Download Syllabus PDF for Paper II

2. SSC JE 2018 Exam Pattern
Let us see the SSC JE Prelims Exam Pattern now.
Subject No. of Questions Max. Marks Time
(i) General Intelligence & Reasoning 50 50
2 Hours
(ii) General Awareness 50 50
(iii)
Part –A
Civil & Structural
OR
Part-B
Electrical
OR
Part-C
Mechanical
100 100
Now, let us have a glance at the SSC JE Mains Exam Pattern.
Subject No. of Questions / Max.
Marks
Time
Part –A
Civil & Structural
OR
Part-B
Electrical
OR
Part-C
Mechanical
300 2 hours
Paper I : SSC JE Syllabus

3. Given below are the topics to prepare as per latest SSC JE Syllabus :
i.General Intelligence & Reasoning: The test may include questions on
analogies, similarities, differences, space visualization, problem solving,
analysis, judgement, decision making, visual memory, discrimination,
observation, relationship concepts, arithmetical reasoning, verbal and figure
classification, arithmetical number series etc. The test will also include
questions designed to test the candidate’s abilities to deal with abstract ideas
and symbols and their relationships, arithmetical computations and other
analytical functions.
ii.General Awareness : The test will include questions related to India and its
neighboring countries especially pertaining to History, Culture, Geography,
Economic Scene, General Polity and Scientific Research, etc. These
questions will be such that they do not require a special study of any
discipline.
iii.General Engineering (Civil, (Electrical & Mechanical)
SSC JE Syllabus for Civil Engineering with Weightage
Below are the topics and expected number of questions as per latest SSC JE CE
Syllabus.
Building Materials – 20 to 25 questions
Estimating, Costing and Valuation – 5 to 8 questions
Surveying – 10 to 12 questions
Soil Mechanics – 5 to 8 questions
Hydraulics – 10 to 12 questions
Strength of Materials – 10 to 12 questions
Irrigation Engineering – 3 to 5 questions
Transportation Engineering – 0 to 4 questions
RCC Design – 10 to 12 questions
Steel Design – 8 to 12 questions
SSC JE Syllabus for Electrical Engineering with weightage
Below are the topics and expected number of questions as per latest SSC JE EE
Syllabus.

4. Basic Network – 30 to 35 questions
Electrical Machines – 25 to 30 questions
Basic Electronics – 10 to 15 questions
Power Systems – 10 to 15 questions
Measurement & Measuring Instruments – 10 to 15 questions
SSC JE Syllabus for Mechanical Engineering with weightage
Below are the topics and expected number of questions as per latest SSC JE ME
Syllabus.
Fluid Mechanics & Machinery – 17 to 20 questions
Production Engineering – 13 to 15 questions
Strength of Materials – 12 to 13 questions
Theory of Machines – 10 to 11 questions
Thermodynamics – 7 to 8 questions
IC Engine – 7 to 8 questions
Power Engineering – 6 to 7 questions
Machine Design – 4 to 5 questions
Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning – 3 to 4 questions
SSC JE Syllabus for Paper II
SSC JE Syllabus for Civil & Structural Engineering
Building Materials
Estimating, Costing and Valuation
Surveying
Soil Mechanics
Hydraulics

5. Irrigation Engineering
Transportation Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Structural Engineering
Theory of structures
Concrete Technology
RCC Design
Steel Design
SSC JE Syllabus for Electrical Engineering
Basic concepts
Circuit law
Magnetic Circuit
AC Fundamentals
Measurement and measuring instruments
Electrical Machines: (a) D.C. Machine (b) 1 phase and 3 phase transformers
(c) 3 phase induction motors
Fractional Kilowatt Motors and Single Phase Induction Motors
Synchronous Machines
Generation, Transmission, and Distribution
Estimation and costing
Utilization of Electrical Energy
Basic Electronics
SSC JE Syllabus for Mechanical Engineering
Theory of Machines and Machine Design

6. Engineering Mechanics and Strength of Materials
Thermal Engineering
Fluid Mechanics & Machinery, Fluid Statics, Fluid Kinematics
Classification of Steels, Welding & Machining
Books for SSC JE Preparation :
Find the recommended books as suggested by toppers and experts as per the new
pattern and syllabus of SSC JE 2018 exam.
Recommended Books for SSC JE Civil Engineering
SSC Junior Engineer Civil & Structural Engineering Recruitment Exam Guide
by Disha Prakashan
SSC Junior Engineer Civil and Structural Engineering Exam Practice Work
Book by Kiran Publishing
SSC CPWD-MES Junior Engineers Recruitment Examination Civil
Engineering by GK Publications
Recommended Books for SSC JE Electrical Engineering
Kiran SSC Junior Engineer Exam Electrical Guide-cum-practice work Book by
Kiran Prakashan.
SSC Junior Engineers (Cpwd/Cwc/ Mes) Electrical Engineering 15 Practice by
GK Publication
Juniors Engineers Electrical Examination Guide: Electrical Engineering
(Popular Master Guide) by Ramesh Publishing
Recommended Books for SSC JE Mechanical Engineering
SSC Junior Engineers (Mechanical) Exam Guide, by Ramesh Publishing
Kiran’s SSC Junior Engineer Mechanical Engineering Self Study Guide-cum-
practice work book
SSC JE Preparation Tips for Reasoning Ability
The best method to score more in this section is to practice as many types of
questions as possible.

7. Take Mock Tests daily.
SSC JE Preparation Tips for General Awareness
Read newspaper daily.
Go through yearbooks and informative magazines.
Take the SSC daily quiz to improve your performance in a fun way.
SSC JE Preparation Tips for Civil/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering
Go thorugh the complete syllabus and weigtage first.
Focus more on those questions which have more weightage.
Take a Mock Test on a daily basis.

Find the detailed syllabus for each section below:
SSC JE Civil Syllabus
SSC JE Mechanical Syllabus
SSC JE Electrical Syllabus
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