SSC JE 2026 Syllabus and Exam Pattern: Paper-I from 2 November, 200 Questions, Branch-wise Topics for 1,748 Posts
SSC has proposed Junior Engineer 2026 Paper-I from 2 to 6 November 2026. Check the official scheme (200-mark Paper-I, 300-mark Paper-II), negative marking and branch-wise syllabus for Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Telecom and IMD Scientific Assistant.
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SSC JE 2026 Syllabus and Exam Pattern: Paper-I from 2 November 2026
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has proposed to hold the Junior Engineer (JE) Examination, 2026 Paper-I from 2 to 6 November 2026, as per its notice dated 1 October 2026. With less than a month left, candidates should now plan their study around the official scheme and syllabus given in the SSC JE 2026 notice. The examination will fill 1,748 tentative vacancies of Junior Engineer (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Electrical & Mechanical, Telecom) and Scientific Assistant in IMD.
The official notice gives the Scheme of Examination in Section 13 and the Indicative Syllabus in Section 14. This article explains both papers, the marking scheme, section-wise topics for every branch and a simple study plan.
Overview: SSC JE 2026
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Exam name | Junior Engineer Examination, 2026 (including Scientific Assistant, IMD) |
| Tentative vacancies | 1,748 |
| Pay level | Group 'B', Level-6 (₹35,400–1,12,400) |
| Exam stages | Paper-I (CBE) and Paper-II (CBE) |
| Paper-I dates (proposed) | 2 to 6 November 2026 |
| Paper-I | 200 questions, 200 marks, 2 hours |
| Paper-II | 100 questions, 300 marks, 2 hours |
| Negative marking | 0.25 (Paper-I), 1 mark (Paper-II) |
| Official website | ssc.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notice published | 2 September 2026 |
| Online application | 2 September 2026 to 22 September 2026 (11:00 PM) |
| Last date for online fee payment | 23 September 2026 (11:00 PM) |
| Correction window | 28 September 2026 to 30 September 2026 (11:00 PM) |
| Paper-I CBE (proposed) | 2 to 6 November 2026 |
| Paper-II | Not announced yet |
SSC JE 2026 Exam Pattern
Paper-I (Computer Based Examination)
| Part | Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Intelligence and Reasoning | 50 | 50 |
| 2 | General Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| 3 | Subject part (Part-A to Part-G, as opted) | 100 | 100 |
| Total | 200 | 200 | |
- Duration: 2 hours (2 hours 40 minutes for eligible scribe candidates).
- Negative marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
- Candidates must get the minimum qualifying marks in Paper-I to be shortlisted for Paper-II. Normalised Paper-I marks are used only for shortlisting.
Paper-II (Computer Based Examination)
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subject part (Part-A to Part-G, as opted) | 100 | 300 | 2 hours |
- Negative marking: 1 mark for each wrong answer.
- Only normalised Paper-II scores decide the final merit.
- Questions are objective multiple choice, set in Hindi and English.
Subject parts and posts
| Part | Subject | Post |
|---|---|---|
| Part-A | Civil Engineering | JE (Civil) |
| Part-B | Electrical Engineering | JE (Electrical) |
| Part-C | Mechanical Engineering | JE (Mechanical) |
| Part-D | Computer Science and IT | Scientific Assistant, IMD |
| Part-E | Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering | Scientific Assistant, IMD |
| Part-F | Physics | Scientific Assistant, IMD |
| Part-G | Telecommunication | JE (Telecom) |
As per the notice, the engineering parts are of about Diploma level, while Computer Science, Electronics & Telecommunication, Physics and Telecommunication are of about graduation level. Part-G is held in a separate batch from Parts A to F.
SSC JE 2026 Syllabus: Paper-I General Sections
General Intelligence and Reasoning
- Verbal and non-verbal reasoning
- Analogies, similarities and differences, classification
- Space visualisation, visual memory, observation
- Problem solving, analysis, judgement, decision making
- Arithmetical reasoning and number series
- Abstract ideas, symbols and their relationships
General Awareness
- Environment and its application to society
- Current events and everyday science
- India and its neighbouring countries: history, culture, geography, economy and polity
- Scientific research
SSC JE 2026 Syllabus: Subject Parts
Part-A: Civil Engineering
Engineering Mechanics, Solid Mechanics, Structural Analysis, Construction Materials and Management, Estimating, Costing and Valuation, Concrete Structures, Steel Structures, Surveying, Soil Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics, Hydrology and Irrigation Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Transportation (Traffic) Engineering.
Part-B: Electrical Engineering
Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering, Magnetic Circuits, A.C. Fundamentals, Measurement and Measuring Instruments, Electrical Machines, Special Electric Machines and Synchronous Generators, Generation, Transmission and Distribution, Estimation and Costing, Utilisation of Electrical Energy, Basic Electronics, Power Electronics.
Part-C: Mechanical Engineering
Engineering Mechanics, Strength of Materials, Theory of Machines, Machine Design, Materials Science and Engineering, Thermal Engineering, Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machinery, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Metrology and Measurement, Advanced Manufacturing Processes.
Part-D: Computer Science and IT
Engineering Mathematics, Digital Logic, Computer Organisation and Architecture, Programming and Data Structures, Algorithms, Theory of Computation, Compiler Design, Operating System, Databases, Computer Networks.
Part-E: Electronics and Telecommunication
Electronics: Electronic Materials and Components, Diodes, Transistors, Amplifiers and Oscillators, Voltage Regulation, Network Theorems, AC Circuits, Three-Phase Circuits, Resonance, Digital Electronics, Sequential and Combinational Logic, Data Conversion and Codes.
Telecommunications: Antennas, Radio Wave Propagation, Electromagnetic Spectrum, Modulation, Single Sideband, Frequency Modulation, Pulse Modulation, Multiplexing, Introduction to Digital Communication, RF and Wireless Telecommunications.
Part-F: Physics
Mathematical Methods, Mechanics, General Properties of Matter, Oscillations, Waves, Optics, Electricity, Magnetism, Kinetic Theory, Thermodynamics, Modern Physics, Solid State Physics, Semiconductor Devices, Analog and Digital Electronics.
Part-G: Telecommunication
Engineering Mathematics, Network Analysis, Signals and Systems, Electronic Devices, Analog Circuits, Digital Circuits, Control Systems, Analog Communications, Digital Communications, Electromagnetics.
Paper-II: Paper-II has only the subject part chosen by the candidate. Section 14.3 of the notice gives a more detailed sub-topic list for Parts A to G, so download the official notice for the full list.
How to Download the Official SSC JE 2026 Syllabus
- Go to the SSC website ssc.gov.in.
- Open the Notice Board and select the Junior Engineer Examination, 2026 notice.
- Or open the direct PDF: SSC JE 2026 Notice.
- See Section 13 for the Scheme of Examination and Section 14 for the Indicative Syllabus.
- Save the PDF and print the pages for your opted part.
Simple Preparation Tips
- Paper-I carries 0.25 negative marks per wrong answer, and Paper-II carries 1 mark. Attempt only when you are sure.
- The subject part is 100 of the 200 marks in Paper-I and the whole of Paper-II, so give most of your time to your branch.
- Revise General Awareness daily with current events and everyday science.
- Practise timed mock tests of 2 hours to build speed for 200 questions.
- Keep checking ssc.gov.in for the admit card and exam city details.
Important Official Links
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| SSC JE 2026 Notice (scheme and syllabus) | Download PDF |
| SSC tentative exam schedule notice (1 October 2026) | Download PDF |
| SSC JE 2026 important notice (17 September 2026) | Download PDF |
| SSC official website | ssc.gov.in |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. When is the SSC JE 2026 Paper-I exam?
SSC has proposed Paper-I from 2 to 6 November 2026, as per its notice dated 1 October 2026.
2. How many questions and marks are there in Paper-I?
Paper-I has 200 questions for 200 marks: 50 Reasoning, 50 General Awareness and 100 from the subject part, in 2 hours.
3. What is the negative marking in SSC JE 2026?
0.25 marks per wrong answer in Paper-I and 1 mark per wrong answer in Paper-II.
4. How many marks is Paper-II?
Paper-II has 100 questions for 300 marks from the opted subject part, in 2 hours.
5. Is Paper-I counted in the final merit?
No. As per the notice, normalised Paper-I marks are used only to shortlist for Paper-II. Final merit is based on normalised Paper-II scores.
6. How many vacancies are there?
The notice lists 1,748 tentative vacancies.
Conclusion
SSC JE 2026 Paper-I is proposed from 2 to 6 November 2026. The official notice clearly sets out a 200-mark Paper-I and a 300-mark Paper-II, with seven subject parts from Civil to Telecommunication. Download the official notice, focus on your branch topics, practise with negative marking in mind, and watch ssc.gov.in for the admit card.
References
- https://ssc.gov.in/api/attachment/uploads/masterData/NoticeBoards/Notice_of_adv_je_2026.pdf – Staff Selection Commission, Notice: Junior Engineer Examination, 2026 (Section 13 Scheme of Examination; Section 14 Indicative Syllabus), dated 2 September 2026
- https://ssc.gov.in/api/attachment/uploads/masterData/NoticeBoards/Notice_01102026.pdf – SSC Important Notice F. No. HQ-EC033/7/2025-EC: tentative schedule of examinations (JE Paper-I 2–6 November 2026), dated 1 October 2026
- https://ssc.gov.in/api/attachment/uploads/masterData/NoticeBoards/English_JE_17092026.pdf – SSC Important Notice No. HQ-C-3019/1/2026-C-3, Junior Engineer Examination 2026 (last date 22.09.2026), dated 17 September 2026