SSC JE Syllabus 2026: Quick Answer
As per the official SSC JE 2026 notice (F. No. HQ-C-3019/1/2026-C-3), the exam has two computer-based papers. Paper-I is 200 marks in 2 hours (General Intelligence and Reasoning 50, General Awareness 50, your engineering subject 100) with 0.25 negative marking, and it is only qualifying. Paper-II is 300 marks (100 questions, 3 marks each) with 1 mark negative, and only its normalised score decides final merit.
Key takeaway: Paper-I no longer counts in the final merit. Notice para 13.2 says it is qualifying in nature and para 13.16 says only normalised Paper-II scores determine merit. Older guides that add Paper-I marks are outdated. Posts are Group B, Level 6 (₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400); tentative vacancies are 1,748 (para 3). As of 29 October 2026.
Official source: SSC JE 2026 notice (PDF), paras 13, 14 and 18; track dates on the SSC notice board.
SSC JE Exam Pattern 2026: Paper-I and Paper-II
| Feature | Paper-I (CBE) | Paper-II (CBE) |
|---|---|---|
| Subjects | General Intelligence and Reasoning (50), General Awareness (50), engineering part (100) | Engineering part only (100) |
| Questions / marks | 200 / 200 | 100 / 300 |
| Time | 2 hours (2 hours 40 minutes for scribe-eligible candidates) | 2 hours (2 hours 40 minutes for scribe-eligible candidates) |
| Negative marking | 0.25 per wrong answer | 1 mark per wrong answer |
| Role | Qualifying; shortlists for Paper-II | Decides final merit (normalised) |
| Language | Hindi and English | Hindi and English |
The engineering part is one of seven options, chosen at the time of application: Part-A Civil and Structural, Part-B Electrical, Part-C Mechanical, Part-D Computer Science and IT, Part-E Electronics and Telecommunication, Part-F Physics (Parts D to F for Scientific Assistant in IMD) and Part-G Telecommunication. The option cannot be changed later.
SSC JE Qualifying Marks 2026
| Category | Minimum in Paper-I and Paper-II |
|---|---|
| UR | 30% |
| OBC / EWS | 25% |
| All other categories | 20% |
Paper-I marks are normalised if the exam runs in several shifts, and candidates are shortlisted category-wise for Paper-II. Electrical and Mechanical papers are normalised against each other for merit and cut-off.
SSC JE General Intelligence and Reasoning Syllabus
The notice says this test includes verbal and non-verbal questions: analogies, similarities, differences, space visualisation, problem solving, analysis, judgment, decision making, visual memory, discrimination, observation, relationship concepts, arithmetical reasoning, verbal and figure classification and arithmetical number series. It also tests ability to deal with abstract ideas and symbols and their relationships.
SSC JE General Awareness Syllabus
Questions test awareness of the environment and its application to society, current events and everyday observations in their scientific aspect, plus India and its neighbours: history, culture, geography, economic scene, general polity and scientific research. The notice states no special study of any discipline is required.
Practice for SSC JE Paper-I
<<<<<<< HEAD Paper-I is on 2 to 6 November 2026 per SSC's scheduling notice. Try our free sectional tests: SSC JE Reasoning mock test 01 and SSC JE General Awareness mock test 01 (50 questions each, 0.25 negative marking). ======= Paper-I is on 2 to 6 November 2026 per SSC's scheduling notice. Try our free sectional tests: SSC JE Reasoning mock test 01 and SSC JE General Awareness mock test 01 (50 questions each, 0.25 negative marking). For the engineering paper try SSC JE Civil Part-A mock test 01 and SSC JE Electrical Part-B mock test 01 (100 questions each, 0.25 negative marking).
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SSC JE Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Syllabus (Paper-I List)
| Part | Topics named in the notice |
|---|---|
| Part-A Civil | Engineering Mechanics, Solid Mechanics, Structural Analysis, Construction Materials and Management, Estimating Costing and Valuation, Concrete Structures, Steel Structures, Surveying, Soil Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics, Hydrology and Irrigation, Environmental Engineering, Transportation Engineering |
| Part-B Electrical | Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering, Magnetic Circuits, AC Fundamentals, Measurement and Instruments, Electrical Machines, Special Machines and Synchronous Generators, Generation Transmission and Distribution, Estimation and Costing, Utilization of Electrical Energy, Basic Electronics, Power Electronics |
| Part-C Mechanical | Engineering Mechanics, Strength of Materials, Theory of Machines, Machine Design, Materials Science, Thermal Engineering, Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machinery, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Metrology and Measurement, Advanced Manufacturing Processes |
The standard of questions is approximately that of a Diploma in Engineering for Civil, Mechanical and Electrical (para 14.1). Paper-II has a more detailed topic list for each part (para 14.3), which you should read in the notice.
Tables and Calculator in the SSC JE Exam
The notice says an on-screen scientific calculator is available for the whole exam, and tables such as IS 456:2000 and the steam table are available on the candidate's console where required. No physical calculator or table is allowed in the exam lab. Practise with an on-screen calculator in mocks.
SSC JE 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application | 2 to 22 September 2026 |
| Paper-I | Tentatively October/November 2026 per the notice; SSC's scheduling notice of 26 October 2026 lists 2 to 6 November and 30 November to 1 December 2026 |
| Paper-II | Tentatively December 2026 |
Check the SSC notice board before travel; the notice states the schedule is tentative (para 13.19).
How to Prepare Using the SSC JE Syllabus
- Treat Paper-I as a gate: aim well above 30% (UR) and spend the rest of your time on Paper-II.
- Your engineering subject has 100 of 200 marks in Paper-I, so give it half your time.
- With 0.25 negative in Paper-I and 1 mark negative in Paper-II, attempt only questions you can narrow down.
- Revise IS 456 and steam-table use for civil and mechanical.
SSC JE Syllabus FAQs
Is SSC JE Paper-I qualifying?
Yes. Para 13.2 of the 2026 notice says Paper-I is qualifying and para 13.16 says only normalised Paper-II scores decide final merit.
How many questions are there in SSC JE Paper-I?
200 questions for 200 marks in 2 hours: 50 reasoning, 50 general awareness and 100 engineering.
SSC JE mein negative marking kitni hai?
Paper-I mein har galat jawab par 0.25 number kat-te hain aur Paper-II mein har galat jawab par 1 number.
Is a calculator allowed in SSC JE?
A scientific calculator appears on the screen for the whole exam; no physical calculator is allowed.
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Sources: SSC JE 2026 notice (F. No. HQ-C-3019/1/2026-C-3), paras 1, 3, 13, 14, 18; SSC notice board. Last checked 29 October 2026.