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SSC Junior Engineer (JE) notification is out. The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has invited applications from both Engineering Degree and Diploma holders to fill the vacant positions of Junior Engineers in the Central Government Services. Through SSC JE 2021 the commission will recruit eligible candidates towards the posts like Junior Engineers Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Quantity Surveying, etc across 19 Central services. Vacancies are yet to declare and will get updated during the course of the recruitment process. The Junior Engineer posts are Group -B (Non-Gazetted), in Level-6 (Rs. 35,400- Rs. 1,12,400/-) of pay matrix of 7th Central Pay Commission. Let’s have a quick look at the important dates, eligibility, and salary scale of the SSC JE 2021.Â
SSC JE Notification 2021
Earlier, on October 01, 2020, the Staff Selection Commission has published the SSC JEÂ recruitment notification. The important aspects of this recruitment process are:
Important dates
| Event | Date |
| SSC JE online application period | October 01, 2020, to October 30, 2020
|
| Last date for making online fee payment
|
November 01, 2020 |
| Offline Challan generation last date | November 03, 2020
|
| The Last date for payment through Challan
|
November 05, 2020 |
| Date of Preliminary Stage Computer Based Examination (Paper-I) | March 22, 2021, to March 25, 2021
|
| Date of Paper-II (Conventional) | To be notified later |
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Junior Engineer Posts and Departments
| Department Name | Post Name |
| Central Water Commission (CWC) | Junior Engineer (Civil) |
| Junior Engineer (Mechanical) | |
| Central Public Works Department (CPWD) | Civil: Junior Engineer |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical) | |
| Department of Post (DoP) | Junior Engineer (Civil) |
| Military Engineering Service (MES) | Civil: Junior Engineer |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical and Mechanical) | |
| Junior Engineer (Quality Surveying and Contract) | |
| Farrakhan Barrage (Project) | Civil: Junior Engineer |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical) | |
| Junior Engineer (Mechanical) | |
| Director General Border Roads Organization (DGBR) | Civil: Junior Engineer |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical) | |
| Junior Engineer (Mechanical) | |
| Central Water Power Research Station (CWPRS) | Junior Engineer (Civil) |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical and Mechanical) | |
| Directorate Of Quality Assurance (Naval) | Junior Engineer (Naval Quality Assurance) –  Electrical |
| Junior Engineer (Naval Quality Assurance) –   Mechanical | |
| National Technical Research Organization (NTRO) | Civil: Junior Engineer |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical) | |
| Junior Engineer (Mechanical) |
SSC JE Eligibility Criteria 2021
Education Qualification
| Post | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Junior Engineer (Civil) | CPWD – B.E. / B.Tech. / Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University/Institute. |
| Junior Engineer (Civil & Mechanical) | Central Water Commission – B.E. / B.Tech. / Diploma in Civil/Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University/Institute. |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical) | CPWD – B.E. / B.Tech. / Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a recognized University/Institute. |
| Junior Engineer (Civil) | Department of Posts – B.E. / B.Tech. / 3 years Diploma in Civil engineering from a recognized University/Institute. |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical) | Department of Posts- B.E. / B.Tech. / 3 years Diploma in Electrical engineering from a recognized University/Institute. |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical and Mechanical) | MES – B.E. / B.Tech. in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering OR 3 years Diploma in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University/Institute and with 2 years of work experience in electrical/mechanical engineering works. |
| Junior Engineer (Civil) | MES – B.E. / B.Tech. in Civil Engineering OR 3 years Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University/Institute and with 2 years of work experience in civil engineering works. |
| Junior Engineer (QS&C) | MES – B.E. / B.Tech. / 3 years Diploma in Civil engineering from a recognized University/Institute OR Passed Intermediate examination in Building and Quantity Surveying (Sub Divisional-II) from the Institute of Surveyors (India). |
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SSC JE Age Limit
| SL No | Organization/ Department | Post | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Central Water Commission | Junior Engineer (Civil) | Up to 32 years |
| 2. | Central Water Commission | Junior Engineer (Mechanical) | Up to 32 years |
| 3. | Central Public Works Department (CPWD) | Junior Engineer (Civil) | Up to 32 years |
| 4. | Central Public Works Department (CPWD) | Junior Engineer (Electrical) | Up to 32 years |
| 5. | Military Engineer Services (MES) | Junior Engineer (Civil) | Up to 30 years |
| 6. | Military Engineer Services (MES) | Junior Engineer (Electrical and Mechanical) | Up to 30 years |
| 7. | Farakka Barrage Project | Junior Engineer (Civil) | Up to 30 years |
| 8. | Farakka Barrage Project | Junior Engineer (Electrical) | Up to 30 years |
| 9. | Farakka Barrage Project | Junior Engineer (Mechanical) | Up to 30 years |
| 10. | Border Road Organization | Junior Engineer (Civil) | Up to 30 years |
| 11. | Border Road Organization | Junior Engineer (Electrical and Mechanical) | Up to 30 years |
| 12. | Central Water and Power Research Station | Junior Engineer (Civil) | Up to 30 years |
| 13. | Central Water and Power Research Station | Junior Engineer (Electrical) | Up to 30 years |
| 14. | Central Water and Power Research Station | Junior Engineer (Mechanical) | Up to 30 years |
| 15. | Directorate of Quality Assurance (Naval) | Junior Engineer (Mechanical) | Up to 30 years |
| 16. | Directorate of Quality Assurance (Naval) | Junior Engineer (Electrical) | Up to 30 years |
| 17. | National Technical Research Organization (NTRO) | Junior Engineer (Civil) | Up to 30 years |
| 18. | National Technical Research Organization (NTRO) | Junior Engineer (Electrical) | Up to 30 years |
| 19. | National Technical Research Organization (NTRO) | Junior Engineer (Mechanical) | Up to 30 years |
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Age Relaxations
Candidates from the following categories will have the age relaxations according to the government norms:
| SL No | Category | Upper Age Relaxation |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe | 5 years |
| 2. | Other Backward Classes (eligible for reservation) | 3 years |
| 3. | Persons With Disability (PwD) | 10 years |
| 4. | Ex-Servicemen/ Disability Ex-Servicemen | The actual period of service rendered in the defence forces + 3 years subject to a maximum of 45 years. |
| 5. | Widows, Divorced women and women legally separated from their husband who has not remarried | 5 years |
| 6. | Persons ordinarily domiciled in the Kashmir Division of the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period 1-1-80 to 31-12-89 | 5 years |
| 7 | Existing Employees of The New India Assurance Co. Ltd. | 5 years |
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How to Apply Online for SSC JE Exam?
To start your SSC JE 2021 application, candidates must register themselves in the One Time Registration. For One-time Registration, click on the Register Now link provided in Login Section on the SSC official website: Click Here. You must have a valid email id, mobile number, and digital copy of your photograph, and signature to complete the process. On One Time Registration, enter your basic details, including matriculation or SSLC registration number and should upload the recent photograph and signature. Once you enter your basic details and click on the save icon. Your Registration Number and Password will be sent to you, on your mobile number and Email ID. Save those details for future uses.
You can now login using your Registration Number as username and the password provided to you. Change your password, if you wish. After the registration process, the “Basic Details” can be changed only twice.
Steps for SSC JE 2021 Application
- Log in to the SSC Official website through your Registration Number and password: Click Here
- Under the “Apply” tab click on the “JE” tab. Under the “JE”, click on the ” Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Quantity Surveying & Contracts) Examination, 2020Â Apply”.
- Your basic details will get automatically update on the application form, you need to select whether you are in the EWS section or not.
- Select your desired choices of examinations. You can select up to three centres.
- Select the Post you are applying for.
- Indicate your Ex-Servicemen and departmental candidates’ eligibility if applicable.
- Upload your recent photograph and signature.
- Check the declaration and click on the “I agree” checkbox and fill up the Captcha code.
- Preview and verify the information and submit the Application.
- Unreserved male candidates have to pay Rs.100/ as application fees.
- Once you complete the application process, you will receive the confirmation message on your registered email, and mobile.
Application Fees
| Category | Application Fee |
| UR/ OBC/ EWS | Rs. 100/- |
| SC/ ST/ PwD/ Ex-Serviceman | Nil |
| Women from all Category | Nil |
The application fee can be paid online through BHIM UPI, Net Banking, by using Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, RuPay Credit or Debit cards or through cash in SBI Branches by generating SBI Challan.
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SSC JE Selection Process 2021
The selection process involves two stages of written test. The preliminary stage exam is Computer Based Objective Type exam. The stage-II of the exam is a conventional paper.
| Paper | Subject/ Topic | Maximum Marks | Exam
Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper – I | General Awareness | 50 | 2 Hours |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 50 | ||
| Part A- General Engineering (Civil and structural) | 100 | ||
| Part B- General Engineering (Electrical) | |||
| Part C- General Engineering (Mechanical) | |||
| Paper-II | Part A- Engineering (Civil and Structural) | 300 | 2 Hours |
| Part B- Engineering (Electrical) | |||
| Part C- Engineering (Mechanical) |
- Candidates have to choose either of Part A, B, or C according to their qualification.
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SSC JE Syllabus 2021
General Intelligence and Reasoning
- analogies, similarities, differences,
- space visualization, problem-solving,
- analysis, judgment, decision making,
- visual memory, discrimination,
- observation, relationship concepts,
- arithmetical reasoning,
- verbal and figure classification,
- arithmetical number series, etc.
General Awareness
- History, Culture, Geography, Indian Economy
- General Polity, Indian Constitution and Scientific Research,
- Sports
- Art and Culture
- Current Affairs
- Geography – India and the World
- Neighbouring Countries
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General Engineering: Civil and Structural, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering
Civil Engineering
- Building Materials, Estimating, Costing and Valuation,
- Surveying, Soil Mechanics, Hydraulics,
- Irrigation Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Environmental Engineering.
Structural Engineering - Theory of Structures, Concrete Technology, RCC Design, Steel Design.
Electrical Engineering
- Basic concepts, Circuit law, Magnetic Circuit,
- AC Fundamentals, Measurement and Measuring instruments,
- Electrical Machines, Fractional Kilowatt Motors, and single-phase induction Motors,
- Synchronous Machines,
- Generation, Transmission and Distribution,
- Estimation and Costing, Utilization and Electrical Energy,
- Basic Electronics.
Mechanical Engineering
- Theory of Machines and Machine Design, Engineering Mechanics and Strength of Materials,
- Properties of Pure Substances, 1st Law of Thermodynamics, 2nd Law of Thermodynamics,
- Air standard Cycles for IC Engines, IC Engine Performance, IC Engines Combustion, IC Engine
- Cooling and Lubrication, Rankine cycle of System, Boilers, Classification, Specification, Fitting & Accessories,
- Air Compressors & their cycles, Refrigeration cycles, Principle of Refrigeration Plant, Nozzles & Steam Turbines.
- Properties & Classification of Fluids, Fluid Statics, Measurement of Fluid Pressure, Fluid kinematics, Dynamics of Ideal fluids, Measurement of Flow rate,
- basic principles, Hydraulic Turbines, Centrifugal Pumps,
- Classification of steel.
SSC JE Salary 2021
The Grade Pay for all these posts is Rs. 4200/.Â
| Name of Organization | Name of the Post | SSC JE Pay-Scale |
| Border Roads Organization, Ministry of Defence | Civil: Junior Engineer | Rs 35400-112400/- |
| Central Public Works Department (CPWD) | Civil: Junior Engineer | Rs 35400-112400/- |
| Central Public Works Department (CPWD) | Junior Engineer (Electrical) | Rs 35400-112400/- |
| Central Water Commission | Civil: Junior Engineer | Rs 35400-112400/- |
| Central Water Commission | Junior Engineer (Mechanical) | Rs 35400-112400/- |
| Central Water Power Research Station | Junior Engineer (Civil) | Rs 35400-112400/- |
| Central Water Power Research Station | Junior Engineer (Mechanical) | Rs 35400-112400/- |
| Directorate of Quality Assurance, Naval | Junior Engineer (Electrical) | Rs 35400-112400/- |
| Directorate of Quality Assurance, Naval | Junior Engineer (Mechanical) | Rs 35400-112400/- |
| Farakka Barrage Project | Civil: Junior Engineer | Rs 35400-112400/- |
| Farakka Barrage Project | Junior Engineer (Electrical) | Rs 35400-112400/- |
| Farakka Barrage Project | Junior Engineer (Mechanical) | Rs 35400-112400/- |
| Military Engineer Services (MES) | Civil: Junior Engineer | Rs 35400-112400/- |
| Military Engineer Services (MES) | Junior Engineer (Electrical and Mechanical) | Rs 35400-112400/- |
| Military Engineer Services (MES) | Junior Engineer (Quantity Surveying and Contracts) | Rs 35400-112400/ |
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SSC JE Previous Year Cut-off Scores
The previous year cut-off scores of the SSC Junior Engineer positions are:
SSC Junior Engineer 2018
Civil Engineering Cutoff
| Categories | Cutoff Marks | Candidates Available |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 107.61 | 1601 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 107.01 | 865 |
| Other Backward Class (OBC) | 122.91 | 3150 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 118.99 | 1567 |
| Unreserved (UR) | 127.40 | 1498 |
| Total Available candidates | 8681 |
Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Cutoff
| Categories | Cutoff Marks | Candidates Available |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 133.39 | 307 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 125.49 | 180 |
| Other Backward Class (OBC) | 149.30 | 701 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 147.47 | 341 |
| Unreserved (UR) | 152.16 | 390 |
| Total Available candidates | 1,919 |
SSC JE Cut Off Marks 2017
SSC JE Civil Engineering Cutoff score
| Category | Tier – I Cut Off | Final Cut-off
Scores |
| UR | 117.00 | 244.75 |
| OBC | 110.75 | 244.75 |
| SC | 101.75 | 220.75 |
| ST | 105.00 | 228.00 |
| OH | 91.50 | 231.25 |
| HH | 61.75 | 152.00 |
Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering
| Category | Tier – I Cut Off | Final Cut-off
Scores |
| UR | 136.25 | 303.50 |
| OBC | 133.25 | 299.00 |
| SC | 101.75 | 268.50 |
| ST | 105.00 | 265.50 |
| OH | 91.50 | 247.50 |
| HH | 61.75 | 164.75 |
SSC JE Cut Off Marks 2016
Civil Engineering
| Category | Tier – I Cut Off | Tier – I + II Cut Off |
| UR | 100.00 | 220.50 |
| OBC | 92.50 | 186.00 |
| SC | 84.50 | 164.00 |
| ST | 85.50 | 163.75 |
| OH | 72.50 | 139.50 |
| HH | 40.00 | 87.50 |
Electrical and Mechanical Engineering
| Category | Tier – I Cut Off | Tier I +II Cut off |
| UR | 115.00 | 285.75 |
| OBC | 109.50 | 245.75 |
| SC | 99.00 | 210.50 |
| ST | 94.50 | 206.50 |
| OH | 87.00 | 205.25 |
| HH | 54.00 | 126.00 |
SSC JE Cut Off Marks 2015
Civil Engineering
| Category | Tier – I Cut Off | Tier –II Cut off |
| UR | 103.75 | 131 |
| OBC | 91.25 | 60 |
| SC | 88.00 | 50 |
| ST | 87.75 | 50 |
| OH | 78.00 | 40 |
| HH | 30.00 | 40 |
Electrical and Mechanical Engineering 2015
| Category | Tier – I Cut Off | Tier – II Cut off |
| UR | 131.00 | 107 |
| OBC | 125.25 | 62 |
| SC | 114.75 | 50 |
| ST | 105.50 | 50 |
| OH | 100.00 | 40 |
| HH | 80.50 | 40 |
SSC Junior Engineer Notification PDF
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