SSC JE Syllabus 2026: Complete Exam Pattern & Topic-Wise Details

SSC JE Syllabus 2026: Overview

SSC JE Syllabus 2026
Organization	Staff Selection Commission
Name of Post	Junior Engineer
Exam Name	SSC JE Exam 2026
Selection Process	Tier 1 & Tier 2
For Paper 1 Exam
Total Questions	200
Total Marks	200
Duration	2 Hours
Negative Marking	0.25 Marks
For Paper 2 Exam
Total Questions	100
Total Marks	300
Duration	2 Hours
Negative Marking	1 Marks
Syllabus PDF	Civil Engg

SSC JE Exam Pattern 2026

Papers	Subjects	Questions	Marks
Paper 1	General Intelligence and Reasoning General Awareness  General Engineering (Civil & Structural) OR Part B: General Engineering (Electrical) OR Part-C General Engineering (Mechanical)	200	200
Paper 2	Part-A General Engineering (Civil & Structural) Part B: General Engineering (Electrical) Part-C General Engineering (Mechanical)	100	300

SSC JE Paper 1 Exam Pattern 2026

SSC JE Paper 1 Exam Pattern 2026
Papers	No. Of Questions	Maximum Marks	Duration
General Intelligence & Reasoning	50	50	2 Hrs.
General Awareness	50	50
Part –A General Engineering (Civil & Structural) OR	100	100
Part B: General Engineering (Electrical) OR
Part-C General Engineering (Mechanical)
Total	200	200

A negative marking scheme of 0.25 marks applies to every incorrect answer in the Tier 1 examination.

SSC JE Paper 2 Exam Pattern 2026

Paper 2	Questions	Marks	Time
Part A: General Engineering (Civil & Structural)	100	300	2 Hrs.
OR
Part B: General Engineering (Electrical)	100	300	2 Hrs.
OR
Part C: General Engineering (Mechanical)	100	300	2 Hrs.

A negative marking scheme of 1 mark applies to every incorrect answer in the Tier 2 examination.

SSC JE Syllabus 2026

The SSC JE Syllabus 2026 is primarily divided into two key components: Paper 1 and Paper 2.

• Paper I consists of topics from General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, and Basic Engineering from the candidates’ chosen field (Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical).
• Paper II is mainly focused only on your specific engineering branch. It covers technical subjects in detail.

SSC JE Paper 1 Syllabus 2026

SSC JE Paper 1 syllabus includes 3 sections, such as General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, and General Engineering (Civil & Structural, Electrical, or Mechanical). The detailed topics-wise syllabus is given in the table below:

Section	Topics
General Intelligence & Reasoning	Analogies Similarities and Differences Space Visualization Problem Solving Analysis Judgment Decision Making Visual Memory Discrimination Observation Relationship Concepts Arithmetical Reasoning Verbal and Figure Classification Arithmetical Number Series Dealing with Abstract Ideas and Symbols Arithmetical Computations Analytical Functions
General Awareness	Current Affairs (National & International) India and Its Neighbouring Countries History of India Indian Culture Geography (Physical, Social & Economic aspects) Indian Polity and Constitution Economic Scene Scientific Research and Discoveries General Science Environmental Issues Important Government Schemes and Policies Awards and Honours Books and Authors Sports Static GK (e.g., national symbols, important days, etc.)
Mechanical Engineering	Theory of Machines and Machine Design Engineering Mechanics & Strength of Materials Thermodynamics (1st & 2nd Laws) IC Engines (Performance, Combustion, Cooling & Lubrication) Air Standard Cycles (Otto, Diesel) Rankine Cycle & Boilers Air Compressors & Refrigeration Cycles Steam Nozzles & Turbines Fluid Mechanics & Machinery Measurement of Flow & Pressure Hydraulic Turbines & Centrifugal Pumps Classification of Steel & Basic Production Engineering
Electrical Engineering	Basic Electrical Concepts Circuit Laws (Ohm’s Law, Kirchhoff’s Laws) Magnetic Circuits AC Fundamentals Measurement & Measuring Instruments Electrical Machines (DC & AC) Fractional Kilowatt Motors & Single-Phase Induction Motors Synchronous Machines Generation, Transmission & Distribution of Electrical Power Estimation and Costing Utilization of Electrical Energy (Heating, Welding, Lighting, etc.) Basic Electronics (Diodes, Transistors, BJTs, JFETs)
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

SSC JE Paper 1 Syllabus 2026: Additional Streams

Apart from Civil, Electrical and Mechanical, candidates opting for Computer Science & Information Technology, Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering, Physics, or Telecommunication Engineering will attempt Part-D, Part-E, Part-F or Part-G respectively in place of the core engineering section. The Commission has set the difficulty level for these four streams at graduation standard, while Civil, Mechanical and Electrical remain at Diploma level.

Stream	Topics
Computer Science & IT	Engineering Mathematics, Digital Logic, Computer Organization and Architecture, Programming and Data Structures, Algorithms, Theory of Computation, Compiler Design, Operating System, Databases, Computer Networks
Electronics & Telecommunication	Electronic Materials & Components, Diodes, Transistors, Amplifiers & Oscillators, Network Theorems, AC Circuits, Digital Electronics, Antennas, Radio Wave Propagation, Modulation, Multiplexing, Digital Communication
Physics	Mathematical Methods, Mechanics, Properties of Matter, Oscillations, Waves, Optics, Electricity, Magnetism, Kinetic Theory, Thermodynamics, Modern Physics, Solid State Physics, Semiconductor Devices
Telecommunication	Engineering Mathematics, Network Analysis, Signals and Systems, Electronic Devices, Analog Circuits, Digital Circuits, Control Systems, Analog Communications, Digital Communications, Electromagnetics

SSC JE Paper 2 Syllabus 2026

The SSC Junior Engineer CBT 2 Syllabus is focused on the core subjects of the candidates’ specific branch, such as Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, & Electrical Engineering. The details trade-wise & topic-wise syllabus is given below.

Civil Engineering Syllabus for Paper 2

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Electrical Engineering Syllabus For Paper 2

SSC JE Electrical Engineering Syllabus
Subjects	Topics
Basic Concepts	Resistance, inductance, capacitance Factors affecting R, L, and C Current, voltage, power, energy Units of electrical quantities
Circuit Law	Kirchhoff’s Current and Voltage Laws Simple circuit solutions using: Network theorems
Magnetic Circuit	Flux, MMF (Magneto-Motive Force), and reluctance Types of magnetic materials Magnetic field calculations for: Straight conductors Circular loops Solenoids Electromagnetic induction Self and mutual induction
AC Fundamentals	Instantaneous, peak, RMS, and average values Sinusoidal waveform representation Simple series and parallel AC circuits (R, L, C) Resonance, tank circuit Polyphase systems: Star and delta connection 3-phase power concepts DC and sinusoidal response of R-L and R-C circuits
Measurement and Measuring Instruments	Power and energy measurement: Single-phase and three-phase (active/reactive) 2-wattmeter method for 3-phase power Measurement of frequency and phase angle Instruments: Ammeter and voltmeter (moving coil and moving iron) Wattmeter (range extension) Multimeter, megger, energy meter AC bridges CRO and signal generator CT (Current Transformer) and PT (Potential Transformer) Earth fault detection methods
Electrical Machines	DC Machines Construction and working principles Characteristics of DC motors and generators Speed control methods Starting and braking of DC motors Losses and efficiency analysis (b) Transformers Single-phase and three-phase transformers Construction and working principle Equivalent circuit, voltage regulation OC (Open Circuit) and SC (Short Circuit) tests Losses and efficiency Effect of voltage, frequency, and waveform Parallel operation of transformers Auto-transformers (c) Induction Motors 3-phase induction motor construction and working Rotating magnetic field Torque-speed characteristics Starting and speed control methods Braking techniques Impact of voltage and frequency on performance
Generation, Transmission & Distribution	Power station types Load factor, diversity factor, demand factor Cost of generation and station interconnection Power factor improvement Tariff types Faults and symmetrical short circuit current Switchgear basics: Circuit breaker ratings Arc extinction (oil, air) HRC fuses Protection systems: Earth leakage, overcurrent Buchholtz relay Merz-Price protection (generators & transformers) Feeder and busbar protection Lightning arresters Transmission & distribution systems Cable types, ratings, and derating factors Comparison of conductor materials and system efficiency
Utilization of Electrical Energy	Illumination systems Electric heating and welding Electroplating Electric drives and industrial motors

Check Detailed SSC JE Electrical Syllabus 2026

Mechanical Engineering Syllabus for Paper 2

SSC JE Syllabus Mechanical Engineering 2026
Subjects	Topics
Theory of Machines and Machine Design	Simple machine concept Four-bar linkage, link motion Flywheels and energy fluctuation Power transmission (V-belts & Flat belts) Clutches: Plate and Conical Gears: Types, profiles, gear ratio calculation Governors: Principles and classification- Riveted joints- Cams and bearings- Friction in collars and pivots
Engineering Mechanics and Strength of Materials	Equilibrium of forces Laws of motion Friction concepts Stress and strain, elastic limit, elastic constants Bending moment and shear force diagrams Stress in composite bars Torsion in circular shafts Buckling of columns: Euler’s and Rankine’s theories Thin-walled pressure vessels
Properties of Pure Substances	p-v and P-T diagrams (e.g., H₂O) Steam tables and steam generation Saturated, wet, and superheated steam Dryness fraction and degree of superheat Mollier’s (h-s) chart
1st Law of Thermodynamics	Stored/internal energy definition 1st Law for cyclic process Non-flow and flow energy equations Enthalpy definition Steady State Steady Flow (SSSF) conditions SSSF Energy Equation
2nd Law of Thermodynamics	Heat reservoir, sink, source Heat engine, heat pump, refrigerator Thermal efficiency & Coefficient of Performance (COP) Kelvin-Planck & Clausius statements Thermodynamic temperature scale Entropy, Clausius integral Entropy changes in ideal gases Carnot cycle & efficiency PMM-2 (definition & impossibility)
Air Standard Cycles for IC Engines	Otto cycle: P-V, T-S diagrams, thermal efficiency Diesel cycle: P-V, T-S diagrams, thermal efficiency IC engine performance, combustion, cooling & lubrication
Rankine Cycle of Steam	Simple Rankine cycle on P-V, T-S, h-s diagrams Efficiency with and without the pump work
Boilers	Classification and specifications Boiler fittings and accessories Fire-tube and water-tube boilers
Air Compressors & Refrigeration	Air compressor cycles Refrigeration cycle principles Working of the refrigeration plant
Nozzles & Steam Turbines	Functioning principles and classifications
Properties & Classification of Fluids	Ideal vs real fluids- Newton’s law of viscosity- Newtonian & Non-Newtonian fluids- Compressible & incompressible fluids
Fluid Statics	Pressure at a point
Measurement of Fluid Pressure	Manometers: U-tube and inclined tube
Fluid Kinematics	Streamline, laminar & turbulent flow- Internal & external flows- Continuity equation
Dynamics of Ideal Fluids	Bernoulli’s equation- Total, pressure, and velocity head- Applications of Bernoulli’s principle
Measurement of Flow Rate	Venturimeter- Pitot tube- Orifice meter
Hydraulic Turbines	Classifications and working principles
Centrifugal Pumps	Classifications, working principles, and performance
Production Engineering	Steel classification: Mild & alloy steel Heat treatment of steel Welding: Arc, Gas, Resistance, TIG, MIG Brazing, soldering Welding defects and testing (including NDT) Foundry & casting: methods, defects, processes Forging and extrusion Metal cutting principles Cutting tools and machining basics: Lathe, Milling, Drilling, Shaping, Grinding Machines, tools, and manufacturing processes

Check Detailed SSC JE Mechanical Syllabus 2026

SSC JE Paper 2 Syllabus 2026: Additional Streams

Paper 2 for these four streams goes deeper into the same subject heads listed above, at graduation-equivalent difficulty. Key areas include:

Stream	Core Paper 2 Coverage
Computer Science & IT	Discrete Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Digital Logic, Computer Organization, Programming in C, Data Structures, Algorithms, Theory of Computation, Compiler Design, Operating Systems, Databases, Computer Networks (OSI/TCP-IP, routing, TCP/UDP)
Electronics & Telecommunication	PN Junction Diodes, BJT/FET/MOSFET, Amplifiers & Oscillators, Digital Electronics, Antennas, AM/FM/Pulse Modulation, FDM/TDM, PSK/ASK/FSK, Fibre Optics, RF and Wireless Communication
Physics	Mathematical Methods, Mechanics, Oscillations & Waves, Optics, Electricity & Magnetism, Kinetic Theory, Thermodynamics, Modern Physics, Solid State Physics, Semiconductor Devices, Analog & Digital Electronics
Telecommunication	Network Analysis, Signals and Systems, Electronic Devices, Analog and Digital Circuits, Control Systems, Analog and Digital Communications, Information Theory, Electromagnetics, Transmission Lines