SSC JE Notification 2023 Out: Apply By 16th August 2023

Updated On : 28 Jul, 2023

SSC JE RECRUITMENT 2023

SSC JE Notification 2023 has been issued by the Staff Selection Commission on 26th July 2023 for the Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical & Electrical) Examination, 2023. Staff Selection Commission will hold an open competitive examination for recruitment to the posts of Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical & Electrical) for Organizations/Offices of the Government of India. Interested and eligible candidates can apply for the SSC JE recruitment 2023 from 26th July to 16th August 2023  by visiting the official website of the SSC. 

SSC JE UPDATES 2023

Exam conducting body 

Staff Selection Commission

Post name 

Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical & Electrical) 

Application dates 

26.07.2023 to 16.08.2023

Application mode

Online 

Vacancy 

1324

Salary 

Level6 (Rs 35400-112400/-) of pay matrix of 7th Central Pay Commission

Official website 

Click here

SSC JE Official Notification 2023

Apply link 

Click here

SSC JE IMPORTANT DATES 2023

Event

Date

Application begins

26th July 2023 

Last date to apply

16th August 2023

Last date and time for receipt of online applications

16.08.2023 (2300 hours)

Date of ‘Window for Application Form Correction’ and online payment of Correction Charges.

17.08.2023 to 18.08.2023 (2300 hours)

Tentative schedule of Computer Based Examination(Paper-I)

October, 2023

SSC JE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA 2023

Nationality 

A candidate must be either: 

(a) a citizen of India, or 

(b) a subject of Nepal, or 

(c) a subject of Bhutan, or 

(d) a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania (formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently setting in India

Age Limit

Organization

Post

Age

Border Road Organization (BRO)

Junior Engineer (Civil) 

Up to 30 years

Border Road Organization (BRO)

Junior Engineer (Electrical & Mechanical)

Up to 30 years

Central Public Works Department (CPWD)

Junior Engineer (Civil)

Up to 32 years

Central Public Works Department (CPWD)

Junior Engineer (Electrical) 

Up to 32years

Central Water Commission 

Junior  Engineer (Civil)

Up to 32 years

Central Water Commission 

Junior Engineer (Mechanical)

Up to 32 years

Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation (Brahmaputra Board) 

Junior Engineer (Civil)

Up to 30 years

Farakka Barrage Project

Junior Engineer (Civil) 

Up to 30 years

Farakka Barrage Project

Junior Engineer (Mechanical) 

Up to 30 years

Military Engineer Services (MES)

 Junior Engineer (Civil)

Up to 30 years

Military Engineer Services (MES) 

Junior Engineer (Electrical & Mechanical) 

Up to 30 years

Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (Andaman Lakshadweep Harbour Works)

Junior Engineer (Civil) 

Up to 30 years

Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (Andaman Lakshadweep Harbour Works)

Junior Engineer (Mechanical) 

Up to 30 years

National Technical Research Organization (NTRO) 

Junior Engineer (Civil) 

Up to 30 years

 National Technical Research Organization (NTRO) 

Junior Engineer (Electrical) 

Up to 30 years

National Technical Research Organization (NTRO) 

junior Engineer (Mechanical) 

Up to 30 years

Relaxation Age

As per the government rules, relaxation in age for different categories are given below for the clear views of the candidates:

Category

Age Relaxation

SC/ST

5 years

OBC

3 years

PwD

10 years

PwD+OBC

13 years

PwD+SC/ST

15 years

Ex-Servicemen

3 years + rendered years in the Defence Service.

Defence Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof.

3 years

Defence Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof (SC/ST).

8 years

Educational Qualification 

Organization

Post

Educational Qualification 

Border Road Organization (BRO)

Junior Engineer (Civil) 

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 working experience in Planning/Execution/Maintenance of Civil Engineering works.

Border Road Organization (BRO)

Junior Engineer (Electrical & Mechanical)

Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University/Institute; 

or 

(a) Three years Diploma 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

Central Public Works Department (CPWD)

Junior Engineer (Civil)

Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or Institute.

Central Public Works Department (CPWD)

Junior Engineer (Electrical) 

Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University or Institute

Central Water Commission 

Junior  Engineer (Civil)

Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or Institution.

Central Water Commission 

Junior Engineer (Mechanical)

Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University or Institution

Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation (Brahmaputra Board) 

Junior Engineer (Civil)

Three years Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or Institution

Farakka Barrage Project

Junior Engineer (Civil) 

Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or Institute or Board.

Farakka Barrage Project

Junior Engineer (Mechanical) 

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University or Institute or Board.

Military Engineer Services (MES)

 Junior Engineer (Civil)

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

Military Engineer Services (MES) 

Junior Engineer (Electrical & Mechanical) 

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 

Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (Andaman Lakshadweep Harbour Works)

Junior Engineer (Civil) 

Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized Institution.

Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (Andaman Lakshadweep Harbour Works)

Junior Engineer (Mechanical) 

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized Institution. 

National Technical Research Organization (NTRO) 

Junior Engineer (Civil) 

Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University/Institution

 National Technical Research Organization (NTRO) 

Junior Engineer (Electrical) 

Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a recognized University/Institution.

National Technical Research Organization (NTRO) 

junior Engineer (Mechanical) 

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University/Institution

SSC JE APPLICATION PROCESS

To complete the application process for the SSC JE recruitment 2023, follow these step-by-step instructions:

  1. Visit the official website of the Staff Selection Commission (SSC).

  2. Click on the "Apply Online" link. This will lead you to the application portal.

  3. Register yourself with the required details. Provide accurate information such as name, email address, mobile number, and other necessary particulars. Double-check the details before submitting to ensure accuracy.

  4. After successful registration, check your registered email address. The commission will send important details related to your application, such as your registration ID and password, to this email.

  5. Log in to the official portal using your registered ID or password. This will grant you access to the application form.

  6. Carefully fill in your details in the application form. Provide all the necessary information accurately, including personal details, educational qualifications, and any other specifics required.

  7. Upload the required documents in the specified format and sizes. Commonly requested documents include passport-sized photographs, signatures, and relevant certificates. Make sure the documents meet the specified criteria to avoid rejection.

  8. Proceed to pay the application fee through Net banking. 

  9. Review your application before final submission. Verify all the details you have entered, and ensure that the uploaded documents are clear and legible.

  10. Submit your application. Once you have reviewed all the information, click on the "Submit" or "Finalize" button to complete the application process.

  11. Take a printout of your application confirmation. 

Application Fee

Fee details according to your category are given below:

Category

Application fee

UR

INR 100/-

Women/ SC/ST/PWD/Ex- servicemen

exempted

SSC JE ADMIT CARD OR HALL TICKET

The commission will upload the SSC JE Admit Card on its official website, typically around 10 to 15 days before the exam. To download your Admit Card, follow these simple steps:

  1. Visit the official website of the Staff Selection Commission (SSC).

  2. Look for the "Exam Admit Card" section. You may find this section under the "Notifications" or "Examinations" tab on the website's homepage.

  3. Click on the "Exam Admit Card" link. This will redirect you to the page where you can download your admit card.

  4. Enter your registration details. Provide your registration ID and Password in the designated fields. These details were generated during your application process and sent to your registered email.

  5. Your SSC JE Admit Card will appear on the screen. Verify all the information on the admit card, including your name, photograph, examination date, time, and venue.

  6. Click on the "Download" or "Print" button to save the admit card to your device. Take a printout of the Admit Card. 

(Note: Admit card or hall ticket is the most important document for your examination in which all required details such as your name, date of birth, photo, registration details, name of your center, date of your examination and reporting time of your examination are mentioned).

SSC JUNIOR ENGINEER EXAMINATION PATTERN

Examination consists of 2 papers to be conducted by SSC. 

SSC JE Paper 1

  1. Paper 1 is to be conducted in online mode i.e. objective-type questions will be asked.

  2. The examination will be conducted both in Hindi and English.

  3. 1 mark to be rewarded for every right answer and 0.25 marks will be deducted for every wrong answer.

Subject

No. of Question

Marks

Duration

General Intelligence/ Reasoning

50

50





2 Hours

General Awareness

50

50

Part-A General Engineering (Civil & Structural)

Part-B General Engineering  (Electrical)

Part-C General Engineering (Mechanical)

100

100

SSC JE Paper 2

  1. Examination will be Subjective in nature and pen-paper based exam.

  2. Questions will be set in both English and Hindi.

  3. Each right answer will be rewraded as 3 marks and there will be negative marking equal to one-third of the marks allotted to the question for each wrong answer.  

Subject

No of ques

Marks

Duration

General Engineering (Civil & Structural







100







300







2 hours

General Engineering  (Electrical)

 General Engineering (Mechanical)

SSC JE SYLLABUS 2023

Paper 1

Subject

Syllabus

General Intelligence & Reasoning

The Syllabus for General Intelligence would include questions of both verbal and non-verbal type. The test may include questions on 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. The test will also include questions designed to test the candidate’s abilities to deal with abstract ideas and symbols and their relationships, arithmetical computations and other analytical functions.

General Awareness

Questions will be aimed at testing the candidate’s general awareness of the environment around him/her and its application to society. Questions will also be designed to test knowledge of current events and of such matters of everyday observations and experience in their scientific aspect as may be expected of any educated person. The test will also include questions relating to India and its neighbouring countries especially pertaining to History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Polity and Scientific Research, etc. These questions will be such that they do not require a special study of any discipline.

Part-A General Engineering (Civil & Structural)

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.

Part-B General Engineering  (Electrical)

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. 

Part-C General Engineering (Mechanical)

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 & 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.

Paper 2

Subject

Syllabus

Part-A General Engineering (Civil & Structural)

Building Materials, Estimating, Costing and Valuation Surveying,Soil Mechanics, Hydraulics, Irrigation Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Cultural Technology, RCC Design, Steel Design, etc.

Part-B General Engineering  (Electrical)

Basic Concepts, Circuitv Law, Magnetic Circuit, AC Fundamentals,. Measurement and measuring instruments,Electrical Machines,Synchronous Machines, Generation, Transmission, etc.

Part-C General Engineering (Mechanical)

Theory of Machines and Machine Design, Engineering Mechanics and Strength of Materials, Thermal Engineering,etc.

SSC JE VACANCY DETAILS 2023

SSC JE vacancy details are tabulated below:-

Organization

Post

Vacancy 

Border Road Organization (BRO)

Junior Engineer (Civil) 

431

Border Road Organization (BRO)

Junior Engineer (Electrical & Mechanical)

55

Central Public Works Department (CPWD)

Junior Engineer (Civil)

421

Central Public Works Department (CPWD)

Junior Engineer (Electrical) 

124

Central Water Commission 

Junior  Engineer (Civil)

188

Central Water Commission 

Junior Engineer (Mechanical)

23

Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation (Brahmaputra Board) 

Junior Engineer (Civil)

Vacancies to be intimated in due course.

Farakka Barrage Project

Junior Engineer (Civil) 

15

Farakka Barrage Project

Junior Engineer (Mechanical) 

06

Military Engineer Services (MES)

 Junior Engineer (Civil)

26

Military Engineer Services (MES) 

Junior Engineer (Electrical & Mechanical) 

18

Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (Andaman Lakshadweep Harbour Works)

Junior Engineer (Civil) 

07

Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (Andaman Lakshadweep Harbour Works)

Junior Engineer (Mechanical) 

01

National Technical Research Organization (NTRO) 

Junior Engineer (Civil) 

04

 National Technical Research Organization (NTRO) 

Junior Engineer (Electrical) 

01

National Technical Research Organization (NTRO) 

junior Engineer (Mechanical) 

01

Total 

1324

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