SSC JE — exam pattern
Staff Selection Commission · Diploma / ITI · Yearly · Age Up to 30/32 (post-wise) · checked 2026-10-19
Paper 1
CBT · 2 h · Negative marking: 0.25 per wrong · 200 questions · 200 marks
| Section | Questions | Marks | Weightage |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 50 | 50 | 25% |
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 | 25% |
| Engineering (Civil / Electrical / Mechanical) | 100 | 100 | 50% |
Paper 2
CBT · 2 h · Negative marking: 1 per wrong · 100 questions · 300 marks
| Section | Questions | Marks | Weightage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering (discipline-specific) | 100 | 300 | 100% |
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Years available: 2020, 2019, 2018
Frequently asked
- How many questions are there in SSC JE?
- Paper 1: 200 questions, 200 marks, 2 h. Paper 2: 100 questions, 300 marks, 2 h.
- Is there negative marking in SSC JE?
- Paper 1: 0.25 per wrong. Paper 2: 1 per wrong.
- Who can apply for SSC JE?
- Diploma / ITI, age Up to 30/32 (post-wise). Held yearly by Staff Selection Commission.