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Key Facts: SSC JE Civil Exam
200 MCQs
Total Questions
SSC Exam Pattern
120 mins
Time Limit
SSC Exam Rules
-0.25
Negative Mark
Per Wrong Answer
₹100
Exam Fee
General/OBC Male
Level-6
Salary Scale
7th CPC
1,731
Vacancies (2025)
Official Notification
The SSC JE Civil Paper I is a 2-hour, 200-mark Computer-Based Test (CBT). It features 100 questions on Civil & Structural Engineering (Building Materials, Surveying, Soil Mechanics, hydraulics, design of RCC/Steel), 50 on General Intelligence & Reasoning, and 50 on General Awareness. A negative marking penalty of 0.25 applies per incorrect answer. Typically, a score above 120 (60%) is required for General category candidates to qualify for Paper II.
Sample SSC JE Civil Practice Questions
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1Which of the following constituents in brick earth is responsible for maintaining the shape of the brick and preventing shrinkage and warping?
2What is the standard size of a modular (nominal) building brick as recommended by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)?
3Which type of cement is most suitable for marine structures and underwater concreting works due to its low heat of hydration and resistance to chemical attacks?
4What is the initial setting time of Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) as specified by Indian Standards (IS 269)?
5In timber seasoning, what is the primary purpose of reducing the moisture content of the wood?
6In compass surveying, what is the Whole Circle Bearing (WCB) equivalent of a Quadrantal Bearing (QB) of S 45° W?
7Which of the following surveying instruments is used to establish a horizontal line of sight and measure relative differences in elevation between points?
8What does a closed contour map with contour lines showing decreasing values towards the center represent?
9According to the phase relationship of soils, what is the porosity (n) of a soil mass that has a void ratio (e) of 0.50?
10Which of the following parameters is used to classify fine-grained soils according to the Indian Standard Soil Classification System (ISSCS)?
About the SSC JE Civil Exam
Prepare for the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Junior Engineer Paper I - Civil Engineering CBT. Practice with 100 comprehensive questions covering Civil Engineering core topics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, and General Awareness. Updated for 2026.
Questions
200 scored questions
Time Limit
2 hours
Passing Score
Cutoff-based
Exam Fee
₹100 (Women/SC/ST/PwBD/ESM free) (Staff Selection Commission (SSC))
SSC JE Civil Exam Content Outline
General Engineering (Civil & Structural)
Core civil engineering topics (building materials, surveying, soil mechanics, hydraulics, estimation & costing, RCC & steel design).
General Intelligence & Reasoning
Analogy, series, coding-decoding, spatial visualization, blood relations, and other verbal/non-verbal reasoning.
General Awareness
Indian history, polity, geography, economy, general science, and current affairs.
How to Pass the SSC JE Civil Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Cutoff-based
- Exam length: 200 questions
- Time limit: 2 hours
- Exam fee: ₹100 (Women/SC/ST/PwBD/ESM free)
Keys to Passing
- Complete 500+ practice questions
- Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
- Focus on highest-weighted sections
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SSC JE Civil Paper I exam pattern?
The SSC JE Paper I is a Computer-Based Test (CBT) consisting of 200 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) to be completed in 2 hours (120 minutes). The section breakdown is: 100 questions on General Engineering (Civil & Structural), 50 questions on General Intelligence & Reasoning, and 50 questions on General Awareness. Each question carries 1 mark, with a negative marking of 0.25 for incorrect answers.
What is the qualification required for SSC JE Civil?
Candidates must hold either a 3-year Diploma in Civil Engineering or a B.E./B.Tech degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized university or board. Some departments (like MES and Quality Assurance) require 2 years of professional experience for Diploma holders, while CPWD requires no experience.
What is the cutoff score to qualify for Paper II?
There is no fixed qualifying mark; cutoffs are determined dynamically based on vacancy counts and candidate performance. In recent years, the Civil Paper I cutoff for General (UR) candidates has hovered between 110 and 125 marks out of 200 (approx. 55% to 63%). Reserved categories have lower cutoffs.
Is there a negative marking penalty in the SSC JE exam?
Yes, there is negative marking in both papers. For Paper I, 0.25 marks are deducted for each incorrect answer. For Paper II, which is also a CBT format starting recently, 1 mark is deducted for each incorrect answer (each question in Paper II carries 3 marks).
What is the salary and grade pay of an SSC Junior Engineer?
SSC Junior Engineers are recruited under Group 'B' (Non-Gazetted) posts in Level 6 of the Pay Matrix (₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400) under the 7th Central Pay Commission. The starting gross salary, including allowances (HRA, DA, TA), ranges between ₹50,000 and ₹65,000 per month depending on the city of posting.