SSC JE 2025 Exam - Application Correction Window (Opens), Admit Card, Syllabus, Pattern
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About SSC JE 2025
Staff Selection Commission will conduct the SSC JE 2025 exam of Paper II on April 7, 2026. Earlier, the SSC JE paper 1 result 2025 was declared on March 6, 2026 at ssc.gov.in. Candidates were able to access the SSC JE 2025 answer key ojection window until December 22, 2025. The provisional SSC JE Paper 1 answer key was released on December 19, 2025. The SSC JE Paaer 1 2025 exam was conducted from December 3 to 6, 2025. The SSC JE 2025 admit card of paper 1 was issued on Noveber 30, 2025. The commission opened the SSC JE application correction window 2025 from August 1 to 2, 2025.
Candidates were able to access the SSC JE application form from June 30 to July 21, 2025. The application form was released along with the SSC JE notification. The SSC JE exam is conducted to recruit candidates for the posts of Junior Engineers (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Quantity Surveying & Contract) in various central government departments. SSC will conduct the exam in two stages – Paper 1 and Paper 2 to shortlist candidates for the recruitment process.
SSC Paper 1 comprises objective-type questions while Paper 2 consists of only conventional-type questions. Candidates are shortlisted for each stage based on their performance in the previous stage. Candidates qualifying for Paper 2 have to appear for Document Verification after which the final result is announced. Based on the final result, candidates are selected for recruitment to the posts available under various departments as Junior Engineers.
SSC JE 2025 Highlights
| Full Exam Name | Staff Selection Commission Junior Engineers Exam |
| Short Exam Name | SSC JE |
| Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission |
| Frequency Of Conduct | Once a year |
| Exam Level | National Level Exam |
| Exam Duration | Paper 1:2 Hours +1 more |
| No Of Seats | 1340 |
SSC JE Important Dates
SSC JE Staff Selection Commission Junior Engineers Exam (session 2025)
SSC JE Paper 1 (session 2025)
SSC JE Paper 2 (session 2025)
The SSC JE application form correction window 2025 was opened on August 1 & 2, 2025 on the official website. Staff Selection Commission released the SSC JE 2025 application form online on June 30, 2025. The application form of SSC JE 2025 was available until July 21, 2025. To apply for the exam, candidates need to register for the exam, following which they can fill out the detailed application form.
After filling in all the required details, candidates need to pay the application fee. General and OBC category candidates have to pay Rs. 100 as a fee while women, SC and ST categories are exempted from payment of a fee. Candidates can pay the fee using a Credit/ Debit card, BHIM, and Net banking.
Steps to Fill out SSC JE application form 2025:
- Register by filling in basic information
- After registering successfully, the registration number and password will be generated
- Login to fill out the detailed application form
- Upload scanned copy of photograph and signature
- Pay the application fee
- Submit application form
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Subscribe NowThe eligibility criteria of SSC JE 2025 are prescribed by Staff Selection Commission along with the notification. SSC JE eligibility criteria 2025:
Nationality: Candidates must be citizens of India
Educational Qualification: Candidates must hold a diploma or degree in their respective field.
Age Limit:
For the posts for which the age limit is upto 30 years | Candidate must have been born not earlier than August 2, 1993 and not later than August 1, 2005 |
For the posts for which the age limit is upto 32 years | Candidate must have been born not earlier than August 2, 1991 and not later than August 1, 2005. |
Age Limit (Post wise):
| Organization | Post | Essential Educational Qualifications | Age Limit |
| Border Roads Organization (BRO) | JE (C) | Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University/Institute; or (a) Three years Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University/Institute/Board; and (b) Two years of working experience in Planning/ Execution/Maintenance of Civil Engineering works. | Upto 30 years |
| JE (E & M) | Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University/Institute; or (a) Three years Diplomas in Electrical/Automobile/Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University/Institute/ Board; and (b) Two years experience in Planning/Execution/ Maintenance of Electrical or Mechanical Engineering works. | Upto 30 years | |
| Central Water Commission | JE (C) | Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or Institution. | Upto 30 years |
| JE (M) | Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University or Institution | Upto 30 years | |
| Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation (Brahmaputra Board) | JE (C) | Three years Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or Institution. | Upto 30 years |
| Farakka Barrage Project (FBP) | JE (C) | Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or Institute or Board. | Upto 30 years |
| JE (M) | Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University or Institute or Board. | Upto 30 years | |
| Military Engineer Services (MES) | JE (C) | Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University; or (a) Three years Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized Institute or University or Board; and (b) Two years’ experience in Planning, Execution and Maintenance of Civil Engineering works. | Upto 30 years |
| JE (E & M) | Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University; or (a) Three years diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized Institute or University or Board; and (b) Two years experience in Planning, Execution and Maintenance of Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Works | Upto 30 years | |
| Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (Andaman Lakshadweep Harbour Works) | JE (C) | Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized Institution. | Upto 30 years |
| JE (M) | Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized Institution. | Upto 30 years | |
| National Technical Research Organization (NTRO) | JE(C) | Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University/Institution. | Upto 30 years |
| JE (E) | Diploma in Electrical Engineering recognized University/Institution. | Upto 30 years | |
| JE (M) | Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University/Institution. | Upto 30 years | |
| Central Public Works Department (CPWD) | JE (C) | Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or Institute. | Upto 32 years |
| JE (E) | Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University or Institute. | Upto 32 years |
As per the SSC JE exam pattern, Paper 1 contains objective-type questions. For each wrong answer, 0.25 marks are deducted. The SSC JE test is held for two hours. The test is conducted for a total of 200 marks. Candidates are awarded 1 mark for every correct response, while 0.25 marks are deducted for incorrect answers.
Parts | Subject | Number of Questions | Total marks |
1 | General Intelligence Reasoning | 50 | 50 |
2 | General Awareness | 50 | 50 |
3 | General Engineering Part – A (Civil & Structural) or Part – B (Electrical) or Part – C (Mechanical) | 100 | 100 |
SSC JE Paper 2
The SSC JE Paper II exam is conducted in the online Computer based mode and candidates are allotted 2 hours to complete the test. In Paper 2, candidates must attempt the part of the paper they have applied for in the application form. There will be a negative marking of one mark for each wrong answer. The exam pattern of SSC JE Paper 2 has been provided in the table below.
Parts | Subject | Total no. of Questions / Total Marks |
Part-A
| General Engineering (Civil and Structural) or | 100/300 |
Part- B | General Engineering (Mechanical) or | |
Part- C | General Engineering (Electrical) or |
SSC JE 2025 preparation tips provide advice and suggestions to candidates in order to prepare for the exam in a better way. For the convenience of candidates, the preparation tips of SSC JE have been provided below.
- Candidates must analyse the syllabus along with the exam pattern provided in the notification of SSC JE 2025.
- After going through the exam pattern and syllabus, candidates must accordingly formulate a study plan which will enable them to cover the complete syllabus of the exam well before the commencement of the exam.
- After covering all the topics required for the exam, candidates must begin with their revision as this will help summarize all the topics they have covered for the examination
- It is crucial for candidates to know all basics of the topics that are required for the exam.
- After revision, candidates must practice mock tests, previous years’ question papers, and sample papers so that they get familiar with the pattern of the exam
The Commission will issue the SSC JE 2025 Paper 1 admit card on the official regional websites. Candidates can go to the website and download the SSC JE admit card. The admit card contains details such as candidates’ name, registration number, date, time, venue of exam, exam day guidelines and other relevant information.
Candidates qualifying Paper 1 are issued SSC JE admit card to appear for Paper 2. Based on the details provided in the SSC JE admit card 2025, candidates have to report to the exam centres on the specified time. It is mandatory to carry the SSC JE admit card along with photo identity proof and three copies of passport sized photographs failing which candidates will not be allowed to appear for the test.
The SSC JE admit card 2025 for both stages is made available two weeks prior to the conduct of the examination. On the day of the exam, candidates have to carry three passport-sized photographs and valid photo ID proof along with 2025 SSC JE admit card.
The commission will release the SSC JE answer key 2025 in online mode at ssc.gov.in. The answer key of SSC JE 2025 contains the correct answers to all questions asked in the examination. The SSC JE Paper 1 answer key was released in online mode. Candidates can download the answer key using roll number, date of birth and exam date. With the help of the answer key, candidates are able to calculate their probable score in the exam. Candidates could challenge the answers provided in the answer key from October 13 to 15 by paying fee of Rs. 100 per objection.
The commission releases the result of SSC JE exam 2025 for Paper 1 in online. SSC JE result contains the names and roll numbers of candidates who have qualified the exam stage. Candidates can check whether they have qualified the exam stage by checking whether their names and roll number are present in the pdf file. Candidates qualifying Paper 1 are selected for Paper 2.
SSC JE Result for Paper 2
Staff Selection Commission announces the result of SSC JE Paper 2 online as a pdf file. The result comprises the names and roll numbers of those candidates who have qualified Paper 2 of SSC JE. Candidates qualifying Paper 2 need to appear for Document Verification.
After the conduct of Document Verification, SSC releases the final result of SSC JE. On the basis of the final result, candidates are recruited for the posts they have applied under. The final result is prepared on the basis of candidates performance in Paper 1 and 2 provided they produce all valid documents/ certificated on the day of Document Verification.
The cutoff of SSC JE is determined by Staff Selection Commission (SSC) along with the result. SSC declares the cutoff of SSC JE in three stages – Paper 1, Paper 2 and final allotment. The cut off is the minimum marks that candidates must secure in each stage of the exam to be selected for the next stage of selection procedure. Candidates obtaining equal to or more than the cut off of SSC JE Paper 1 are shortlisted to appear for Paper 2. SSC JE cutoff for Paper 1 will be calculated out of 200 marks.
SSC JE Paper 2 Cut off
The Commission determines the cutoff of SSC JE Paper 2. The cut off for this stage is prepared based on marks of Paper 2. Marks allotted for Paper 2 is 300. Candidates securing the cut off or more are eligible to appear for document verification. After Document Verification, a cutoff for final allotment is published by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) based on the aggregate marks of Paper 1 and 2. On the basis of the cutoff for final allotment, candidates are recruited for junior engineers’ posts they have applied for.
Candidates applying for SSC JE are selected for recruitment for the various posts available under Junior Engineers on the basis of two exam stages – Paper 1 and Paper 2. Candidates applying successfully for the exam are issued admit card to appear for Paper 1 of the exam. On the basis of their performance in Paper 1, candidates are shortlisted to appear for Paper 2.
Candidates securing the minimum cut off in Paper 2 are called for Document Verification after which final result is declared on the basis of aggregate marks secured in Paper 1 and 2. Candidates whose names and roll numbers are mentioned in the final result are selected for recruitment to the applied post.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The SSC JE 2025 exam date for paper 1 was conducted from December 3 to 6, 2025. The SSC JE paper II exam date is on April 7, 2026.
SSC JE 2025 application form was released on June 30, 2025, on the official website.
Minimum age to apply for SSC JE exam is 18 years.
Candidates must have a engineering degree in relevant discipline from recognised university.
SSC JE exam has two papers in total.
Yes, there is negative marking in the SSC JE paper 1 exam for every incorrect answer.
Questions related to SSC JE
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Hello Aspirant,
Yes, Military Engineer Services (MES) does come under the SSC JE (Staff Selection Commission Junior Engineer) examination recruitment.
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MES is one of the major organizations that recruits Junior Engineers (JE) through the SSC JE exam.
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The recruitment is usually for Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering posts.
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MES works
Hello Khushbu,
SSC JE Mechanical positions can be posted in a variety of locations across India, based on the department and nature of the work. The following are the primary departments and the usual posting sites for SSC JE Mechanical:
1. Central Public Works Department (CPWD)
Location: Large cities like
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