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Key Facts: JKSSB JE Civil Exam

120 Q

Official written exam questions

Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board recruitment guidelines

120 minutes

Written exam time limit

Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board exam duration

−0.25

Negative mark penalty per wrong answer

Official marking scheme

No Interview

Selection basis is written exam only

Official recruitment policy

₹600 (General) / ₹500 (SC/ST/EWS/PWD)

Application fee

Official fee table

JKSSB Junior Engineer (Civil) Examination (Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board): 120 OMR MCQs, 120 minutes. Written merit + document verification only. No interview. This practice bank: 100 free mock questions.

Sample JKSSB JE Civil Practice Questions

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1Which of the following scales is the largest?
A.1 cm = 50 m
B.1 : 42000
C.RF = 1/300000
D.1 cm = 5 km
Explanation: 1 cm = 50 m translates to 1:5000. 1:42000 is smaller. 1/300000 is much smaller. 1 cm = 5 km translates to 1:500000. Therefore, 1 cm = 50 m (1:5000) is the largest scale among the options.
2The horizontal angle between the true meridian and magnetic meridian is known as:
A.True bearing
B.Magnetic declination
C.Dip
D.Azimuth
Explanation: Magnetic declination is the horizontal angle between the true (geographic) meridian and the magnetic meridian at a place. Survey bearings measured with a compass must be corrected for declination to obtain true bearings.
3The principle of working from whole to part is used in surveying because:
A.It is easier to implement
B.It requires less instruments
C.It prevents accumulation of errors
D.It saves time in plotting
Explanation: The basic principle of surveying 'working from whole to part' is used to localize the errors and prevent their accumulation.
4A line joining points of equal elevation is called a:
A.Level line
B.Horizontal line
C.Isogonic line
D.Contour line
Explanation: A contour line joins points of equal elevation on the ground (or on a map). Contour spacing indicates slope steepness; closed contours indicate hills or depressions depending on elevation values.
5The staff reading taken on a point of known elevation is termed as:
A.Back sight
B.Fore sight
C.Intermediate sight
D.Benchmark
Explanation: Back sight (BS) is the first staff reading taken after setting up the instrument, usually on a point of known elevation (Benchmark) to determine the height of instrument.
6Which instrument is most suitable for measuring horizontal and vertical angles in surveying?
A.Dumpy level
B.Theodolite
C.Prismatic compass
D.Clinometer
Explanation: A theodolite measures both horizontal and vertical angles with high precision and is the standard instrument for triangulation and precise traversing. Levels measure elevation differences; compasses measure magnetic bearings only.
7In chain surveying, a tie line is primarily provided to:
A.Check the accuracy of the survey
B.Avoid obstacles
C.Take offsets for detailed surveying
D.Increase the number of triangles
Explanation: A tie line connects two tie stations on main survey lines and is primarily used to take details (offsets) of nearby objects.
8The combined correction for curvature and refraction for a distance 'D' (in km) is given by:
A.0.0785 D^2 m
B.0.0112 D^2 m
C.0.0873 D^2 m
D.0.0673 D^2 m
Explanation: The combined correction for curvature and refraction is C = -0.0673 D^2, where D is the distance in kilometers and C is in meters.
9An ideal transition curve in a highway is a:
A.Clothoid spiral
B.Cubic parabola
C.Lemniscate
D.Circle
Explanation: The clothoid (or Euler spiral) is considered the ideal transition curve because its radius of curvature decreases inversely with distance, matching the rate of introduction of centrifugal force.
10Temporary adjustments of a dumpy level include:
A.Adjustment of cross-hairs only
B.Setting up, leveling, and elimination of parallax
C.Adjustment of the bubble tube only
D.Collimation adjustment only
Explanation: Temporary adjustments are performed at every instrument station: setting up the tripod, leveling the instrument with foot screws, and eliminating parallax by focusing the eyepiece and objective. Permanent adjustments (collimation, bubble tube) are workshop/office adjustments done infrequently.

About the JKSSB JE Civil Exam

The JKSSB Junior Engineer (Civil) recruitment exam is a state-level competitive exam conducted by the Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board. Selection is based on an OMR objective written paper of 120 questions followed by document verification only (no interview). This practice bank provides 100 MCQs spanning the official civil syllabus clusters including surveying, structural mechanics, RCC, soil, hydraulics, irrigation, water supply/wastewater, highway, railway, and construction planning.

Assessment

OMR-based objective written test of 120 multiple-choice questions. Negative marking of 0.25 marks applies. No interview.

Time Limit

120 minutes

Passing Score

Merit-based (minimum qualifying cut-offs apply based on categories)

Exam Fee

₹600 (General) / ₹500 (SC/ST/EWS/PWD) (Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board)

JKSSB JE Civil Exam Content Outline

10 marks

Surveying

Chain and compass surveying, leveling, contouring, theodolite work, and related field adjustments.

15 marks

Mechanics & Structural Analysis

Stress-strain, bending moment and shear force, truss analysis, deflection, and column behavior.

15 marks

RCC Structures

Limit-state and working-stress concepts for beams, slabs, columns, footings, and development length.

10 marks

Soil Mechanics

Index properties, permeability, effective stress, consolidation, shear strength, and bearing capacity.

15 marks

Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulics

Fluid properties, continuity and Bernoulli, pipe flow, open channels, notches, and hydraulic jump.

10 marks

Irrigation Engineering

Duty and delta, canal design theories, cross-drainage works, gravity and earth dams, and related structures.

10 marks

Water Supply & Wastewater Engineering

Water quality standards, treatment, plumbing traps, sewage characteristics, BOD, and sewer hydraulics.

10 marks

Highway Engineering

Geometric design, camber, sight distance, superelevation, bitumen, and CBR-based pavement concepts.

10 marks

Railway Engineering

Gauges, permanent way, sleeper density, turnouts, and track components used on Indian Railways.

15 marks

Construction Planning & Management

CPM/PERT, float and crashing, estimates, measurement books, tenders, earnest money, and valuation.

How to Pass the JKSSB JE Civil Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Merit-based (minimum qualifying cut-offs apply based on categories)
  • Assessment: OMR-based objective written test of 120 multiple-choice questions. Negative marking of 0.25 marks applies. No interview.
  • Time limit: 120 minutes
  • Exam fee: ₹600 (General) / ₹500 (SC/ST/EWS/PWD)

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

JKSSB JE Civil Study Tips from Top Performers

1Prioritize high-weight clusters: Mechanics/Structural Analysis, RCC, Fluid Mechanics/Hydraulics, and Construction Planning & Management (about 15 marks each).
2Drill formula-heavy topics (duty–delta, Lacey/Kennedy, SSD/superelevation, development length) under timed conditions.
3Review wrong-option explanations to separate look-alike terms (tie line vs check line, aqueduct vs super passage, float types, crash vs normal cost).
4Use the official JKSSB notification syllabus PDF as the checklist and map every mock miss back to one of the ten civil clusters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the JKSSB JE Civil exam?

It is a state-level competitive written exam conducted by the Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) to recruit Junior Engineers in the Civil engineering branch.

What is the eligibility for JKSSB JE Civil?

Candidates must possess a 3-year Diploma in Civil Engineering or a B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering from a recognized institution.

Is there any interview for JKSSB JE Civil?

No. Selection is based on the OMR objective written test followed by document verification only. There is no interview.

Is there negative marking in the JKSSB JE exam?

Yes, there is a negative marking penalty of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer in the objective written paper.