Overview

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has announced the Junior Engineer (JE) Examination 2024 for the recruitment of Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineers in various government departments. This is an excellent opportunity for engineering graduates and diploma holders to secure a prestigious government job under Group ‘B’ (Non-Gazetted), Non-Ministerial category in Level-6 of the pay matrix of the 7th Central Pay Commission.

Vacancy Details

Total Vacancies: 962

Department	Post	Total Vacancies
Border Roads Organization (Male Candidates Only)	JE (Civil)	438
Border Roads Organization (Male Candidates Only)	JE (E&M)	37
Brahmaputra Board, Ministry of Jal Shakti	JE (Civil)	2
Central Water Commission	JE (Mechanical)	12
Central Water Commission	JE (Civil)	120
Central Public Works Department	JE (Electrical)	121
Central Public Works Department	JE (Civil)	217
Various Other Departments	JE (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical)	15
Total		962

Salary & Pay Scale

• Pay Level: Level-6
• Salary Range: ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400/- per month (as per the 7th Pay Commission)

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit (As of August 1, 2024)

• General Category: Up to 30 years (For some departments, the limit is 32 years)
• Age Relaxation:
  • SC/ST: 5 years
  • OBC: 3 years
  • PwD (UR): 10 years
  • PwD (OBC): 13 years
  • PwD (SC/ST): 15 years

Educational Qualification

Department	Post	Required Qualification
Border Roads Organization	JE (Civil)	Degree/Diploma in Civil Engineering + 2 years of experience
Border Roads Organization	JE (E&M)	Degree/Diploma in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering + 2 years of experience
Central Public Works Department	JE (Civil/Electrical)	Diploma in Civil/Electrical Engineering
Central Water Commission	JE (Civil/Mechanical)	Degree/Diploma in Civil/Mechanical Engineering
Other Departments	JE (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical)	Diploma/Degree in respective Engineering field

Selection Process

The selection process consists of two Computer-Based Tests (CBT):

Paper-I (Objective Type) – 200 Marks

Subjects	Questions	Marks
General Intelligence & Reasoning	50	50
General Awareness	50	50
Engineering (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical)	100	100
Total	200	200

• Duration: 2 Hours
• Negative Marking: 0.25 marks per incorrect answer

Paper-II (Descriptive) – 300 Marks

Subject	Marks
Engineering (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical)	300
Total	300

• Duration: 2 Hours
• Paper-II will test in-depth knowledge of engineering subjects.

Important Dates

Event	Date
Start of Online Application	March 28, 2024
Last Date to Apply Online	April 18, 2024 (11:00 PM)
Last Date for Online Fee Payment	April 19, 2024
Application Form Correction	April 22-23, 2024
Paper-I Exam Date	June 4-6, 2024
Paper-II Exam Date	To Be Notified

Application Fee

Category	Application Fee
General/OBC/EWS	₹100/-
SC/ST/PwD/Women	Exempted

• Payment can be made through BHIM UPI, Net Banking, Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, or RuPay Debit/Credit cards.

How to Apply

• Candidates must submit their applications online through the official SSC website: https://ssc.gov.in.
• New users must complete One-Time Registration (OTR) on the new SSC website before applying.
• Candidates should upload scanned copies of their photograph, signature, and relevant documents.

Exam Syllabus (Indicative)

The syllabus includes topics from General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, and Engineering Subjects (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical). The questions will be of diploma-level difficulty.

Why Apply for SSC JE 2024?

• Government Job Stability with excellent benefits.
• Competitive Salary & Perks.
• Opportunities for Promotion & Career Growth.
• Job Security in Central Government Organizations.

Final Words

The SSC Junior Engineer Exam 2024 is a golden opportunity for engineering aspirants seeking a secure government job. If you meet the eligibility criteria, don’t miss out—apply before the deadline!

For detailed information, visit the official SSC website: https://ssc.gov.in