Are you preparing for the SSC Junior Engineer (JE) Exam 2025? Knowing the latest exam pattern is your first step toward smart preparation. The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has retained the revised pattern introduced in 2023, featuring both Paper 1 and Paper 2 in a Computer-Based Test (CBT) format.
In this blog, we break down the SSC JE 2025 Exam Pattern, marking scheme, subject weightage, and preparation insights—curated by Make It Easy, India’s leading platform for Mechanical Engineering JE aspirants.
The SSC JE Selection Process consists of the following stages:
| Stage | Name | Mode | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | Paper 1 (Objective) | Computer-Based Test | 200 |
| Stage 2 | Paper 2 (Objective) | Computer-Based Test | 300 |
| Final Stage | Document Verification | Offline | - |
Type: Objective (Multiple Choice Questions)
Duration: 2 hours
Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 50 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| Part A: General Engineering (Civil) OR Part B: General Engineering (Electrical) OR Part C: General Engineering (Mechanical) | 100 | 100 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
Type: Objective (introduced in 2023)
Duration: 2 hours
Negative Marking: 1 mark for each wrong answer
| Subject | Marks | No. of Questions |
|---|---|---|
| General Engineering (as per discipline) | 300 | 100 |
| Feature | Paper 1 | Paper 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Mode | CBT | CBT |
| Duration | 2 Hours | 2 Hours |
| Total Marks | 200 | 300 |
| Subjects | Reasoning, GA, Technical | Technical Only |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 mark | 1 mark |
| Importance | Qualifying + Merit | High Weightage in Merit List |
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| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Posts Covered | Junior Engineer (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical) |
| Exam Mode | Computer-Based Test (Online) |
| Job Type | Central Government (Group ‘B’ Non-Gazetted) |
| Official Website | ssc.nic.in |
A: Paper 1 has 0.25 marks negative marking, while Paper 2 has 1 mark negative marking.
A: Paper 2 is now Objective as per the updated pattern introduced in 2023.
A: General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, and General Engineering (based on the selected branch).
A: No. You must choose the same discipline in both papers.
A: No, physical calculators are not allowed in the ssc je exam
Instead, a virtual scientific calculator is available on the computer screen during the exam. This calculator is accessible throughout the duration of the exam.
Understanding the SSC JE Exam Pattern 2025 gives you a clear roadmap for preparation. Both Paper 1 and Paper 2 are equally important, and scoring well in your technical stream is crucial for securing a top rank.
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