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Key Facts: SSC JE Exam

200

Questions in Paper 1

SSC JE Exam Pattern

200 marks

Total Paper 1 Marks

SSC JE Exam Pattern

2 hours

Paper 1 Time Limit

SSC JE Exam Pattern

0.25

Negative Marks per Wrong Answer (Paper 1)

SSC JE Marking Scheme

Rs. 100

Application Fee

Staff Selection Commission

3 streams

Civil, Electrical, Mechanical

SSC JE Syllabus

The SSC JE Paper 1 is a 2-hour, 200-question computer-based test worth 200 marks: 50 marks of General Intelligence & Reasoning, 50 of General Awareness, and 100 of General Engineering in the candidate's chosen stream (Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical). Each correct answer earns 1 mark; each wrong answer loses 0.25. The fee is Rs. 100, waived for women and reserved categories.

Sample SSC JE Practice Questions

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1In the number series 3, 6, 12, 24, 48, ___, what is the next term?
A.72
B.96
C.84
D.60
Explanation: Each term is obtained by multiplying the previous term by 2 (3×2=6, 6×2=12, and so on). Therefore 48×2 = 96. Recognising the constant multiplicative ratio is the fastest way to solve geometric series in SSC reasoning.
2If FACE is coded as 6135, then how is CAFE coded using the same scheme (A=1, C=3, E=5, F=6)?
A.3165
B.3615
C.6315
D.1365
Explanation: Each letter maps to a fixed number: C=3, A=1, F=6, E=5. Reading CAFE letter by letter gives 3-1-6-5, i.e. 3165. Letter-to-number substitution coding is solved by applying the same fixed key to every letter in order.
3Pointing to a photograph, a man said, 'She is the daughter of my grandfather's only son.' How is the woman in the photograph related to the man?
A.Mother
B.Sister
C.Aunt
D.Cousin
Explanation: The grandfather's only son is the man's own father. The daughter of the man's father is therefore the man's sister. Blood-relation puzzles are solved by tracing each phrase to a single individual from the speaker's viewpoint.
4Choose the pair that best completes the analogy: Doctor is to Hospital as Teacher is to ___.
A.Student
B.Book
C.School
D.Lesson
Explanation: A doctor's primary workplace is a hospital, so by analogy a teacher's primary workplace is a school. Analogy questions require identifying the exact relationship (here, professional and place of work) and reproducing it.
5Find the odd one out: 121, 144, 169, 200.
A.121
B.144
C.169
D.200
Explanation: 121 = 11², 144 = 12², and 169 = 13², so all three are perfect squares. 200 is not a perfect square, making it the odd one out. Classification questions ask which item breaks the shared property.
6If '+' means '×', '×' means '−', '−' means '÷', and '÷' means '+', then what is the value of 16 ÷ 4 + 8 × 2?
A.46
B.34
C.50
D.30
Explanation: Substitute the symbols: ÷ becomes +, + becomes ×, × becomes −. The expression becomes 16 + 4 × 8 − 2. Applying BODMAS: 4 × 8 = 32, then 16 + 32 − 2 = 46. Symbol-substitution questions require replacing operators first, then using normal order of operations.
7A is the brother of B. B is the sister of C. C is the father of D. How is A related to D?
A.Uncle
B.Father
C.Brother
D.Grandfather
Explanation: A and C are siblings (both connected through B). Since C is D's father, A is D's uncle (father's brother). Multi-step blood relations are solved by linking each statement before identifying the final relation.
8Complete the alphabetical series: AZ, BY, CX, DW, ___.
A.EV
B.EU
C.FV
D.DV
Explanation: The first letters move forward (A, B, C, D, E) while the second letters move backward (Z, Y, X, W, V). The next term is therefore EV. Mirror-style letter series move two pointers in opposite directions through the alphabet.
9In a certain code, MONKEY is written as XDJMNL. Each letter is replaced by the letter immediately preceding it and the whole word is reversed. What is the code for TIGER?
A.QDFHS
B.SHFDQ
C.QSDFH
D.HSDQF
Explanation: Replace each letter with its predecessor: T→S, I→H, G→F, E→D, R→Q, giving SHFDQ; then reverse to get QDFHS. This two-rule cipher (shift, then reverse) must be applied in the stated order.
10Statements: All engineers are graduates. Some graduates are professors. Which conclusion necessarily follows?
A.Some engineers are professors
B.All graduates are engineers
C.Some graduates are engineers
D.No professor is an engineer
Explanation: Since all engineers are graduates, that subset of graduates who are engineers means 'some graduates are engineers' must be true. The professor link is uncertain, so only this conversion of the first statement is guaranteed. Syllogisms require conclusions that hold in every possible diagram.

About the SSC JE Exam

The SSC Junior Engineer (JE) Examination is a national recruitment test conducted by the Staff Selection Commission to fill Junior Engineer posts in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, and Quantity Surveying & Contracts across central government departments such as CPWD, MES, BRO, CWC, and the Department of Posts. Paper 1 is a 2-hour Computer-Based Test of 200 objective questions worth 200 marks, split into General Intelligence & Reasoning (50), General Awareness (50), and General Engineering in the candidate's chosen stream — Part A Civil & Structural, Part B Electrical, or Part C Mechanical (100). There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer, and questions are set in both English and Hindi. Paper 1 is qualifying in nature and shortlists candidates for the stream-specific Paper 2 (Mains), with final selection based on combined merit.

Exam sponsor: Staff Selection Commission (SSC), Government of India. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Questions

200 questions

Time Limit

2 hours (120 minutes) for Paper 1

Passing Score

Category-wise cut-off set by SSC each cycle; Paper 1 is qualifying for the Mains

Exam / Certification Fees

Rs. 100 (exempted for women, SC/ST, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen)

Exam sponsor website

Reported exam pass rate: Not published. The Staff Selection Commission does not publish a first-attempt pass-rate percentage; selection is by category-wise cut-off and merit against notified vacancies. Exam sponsor website

Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.

Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

25%

General Intelligence & Reasoning

Analogies, classification, number and letter series, coding-decoding, blood relations, syllogism, direction sense, clocks and calendars, cubes and dice (50 questions / 50 marks).

25%

General Awareness

Indian history, geography, polity, economy, general science, art and culture, environment, and current affairs (50 questions / 50 marks).

50%

General Engineering (Civil / Electrical / Mechanical)

Stream-specific technical questions — Part A Civil & Structural, Part B Electrical, or Part C Mechanical (100 questions / 100 marks).

Preparing for the SSC JE Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Category-wise cut-off set by SSC each cycle; Paper 1 is qualifying for the Mains
  • Exam length: 200 questions
  • Time limit: 2 hours (120 minutes) for Paper 1
  • Exam / certification fees: Rs. 100 (exempted for women, SC/ST, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen) Official sources

Using Our Practice Resources

  • Work through all 100 available questions
  • Review every answer and explanation
  • Track weak areas and revisit them
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SSC JE: Suggested Study Strategy

1Pick your engineering stream early and build deep conceptual strength — the 100 technical marks decide most of your Paper 1 score.
2Practise reasoning daily; analogies, series, and coding-decoding are scoring topics that improve quickly with repetition.
3Build a current-affairs and static-GK habit covering Indian polity, history, geography, economy, and science for the 50 general-awareness marks.
4Memorise key engineering formulae and IS-code values, then drill numerical problems under time pressure.
5Manage negative marking: skip questions you are unsure of rather than guessing blindly, since each wrong answer costs 0.25 marks.
6Solve previous years' SSC JE papers to learn the recurring question patterns and the realistic difficulty level.
7Take full-length 200-question timed mocks to build the stamina needed for the 2-hour CBT and to refine time allocation across sections.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the SSC JE exam?

The SSC JE (Junior Engineer) examination is a national-level recruitment test by the Staff Selection Commission for Junior Engineer posts in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, and Quantity Surveying & Contracts in central government departments. It is conducted in two stages: Paper 1 (qualifying CBT) and Paper 2 (stream-specific Mains CBT).

What is the exam pattern of SSC JE Paper 1?

Paper 1 is a 2-hour computer-based test with 200 objective questions for 200 marks: General Intelligence & Reasoning (50), General Awareness (50), and General Engineering in the chosen stream (100). Each question carries 1 mark with 0.25 negative marking for wrong answers.

Is there negative marking in SSC JE?

Yes. In Paper 1 there is a deduction of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer. Paper 2 has a higher negative marking. Unanswered questions are not penalised, so candidates should manage guessing carefully.

What is the application fee for SSC JE?

The application fee is Rs. 100. Women, SC/ST, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempted from paying the fee, as per the SSC JE notification.

What qualification is required for SSC JE?

Candidates need a Diploma or a Degree (B.E./B.Tech) in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering from a recognised institution. The exact requirement depends on the post and department, as detailed in the official notification.

How is the final SSC JE merit decided?

Paper 1 is qualifying and shortlists candidates for Paper 2 (Mains). The final selection and merit list are based on combined performance in Paper 1 and Paper 2, followed by document verification, against the vacancies notified for that cycle.

Which engineering streams can I choose in SSC JE?

You choose one of three streams for the General Engineering section: Part A (Civil & Structural), Part B (Electrical), or Part C (Mechanical). You answer only the 100 technical questions for your chosen stream in Paper 1.

Is the SSC JE exam online or offline?

Both Paper 1 and Paper 2 are conducted as Computer-Based Tests (CBT) at SSC-approved centres across India. Questions are presented in English and Hindi (engineering terminology may appear in English).