SSC JE Syllabus 2025
Complete topic-wise syllabus for Paper I and Paper II with preparation strategy
📚 Paper I: General + Engineering 🔧 Paper II: Technical Subjects ⏱️ Duration: 2 Hours Each ❌ Negative Marking: 0.25
📋 Paper I Syllabus (Screening Test)
General Intelligence & Reasoning
- • Analogies
- • Similarities and differences
- • Space visualization
- • Spatial orientation
- • Problem solving
- • Analysis
- • Judgment
- • Decision making
- • Visual memory
- • Discrimination
- • Observation
- • Relationship concepts
- • Arithmetical reasoning
- • Figural classification
- • Arithmetic number series
- • Non-verbal series
- • Coding and de-coding
- • Statement conclusion
- • Syllogistic reasoning
General Awareness
- • Current affairs
- • Indian history
- • Culture
- • Geography
- • Economic scene
- • General polity
- • Indian Constitution
- • Scientific research
- • Sports
- • Awards and honors
- • Countries and capitals
- • Important personalities
- • Books and authors
- • Environmental issues
- • Computer basics
- • Science and technology
General Engineering (Civil & Structural)
- • Building Materials
- • Estimating, Costing and Valuation
- • Surveying
- • Soil Mechanics
- • Hydraulics
- • Irrigation Engineering
- • Transportation Engineering
- • Environmental Engineering
- • Concrete Technology
- • RCC Design
- • Steel Design
- • Engineering Mechanics
- • Strength of Materials
- • Theory of Structures
General Engineering (Electrical)
- • Basic concepts
- • Circuit law
- • Magnetic Circuit
- • AC Fundamentals
- • Measurement and Measuring instruments
- • Electrical Machines
- • Fractional Kilowatt Motors
- • Single phase induction Motors
- • Synchronous machines
- • Generation, transmission and distribution
- • Estimation and Costing
- • Utilization and electrical energy
- • Basic Electronics
General Engineering (Mechanical)
- • Theory of Machines and Machine Design
- • Engineering Mechanics and Strength of Materials
- • Pure substances, work, heat and energy
- • First law of thermodynamics
- • Second law of thermodynamics
- • Air standard cycles for IC Engines
- • IC Engine performance
- • Steam boilers
- • Steam turbines
- • Fluid properties and statics
- • Fluid kinematics and dynamics
- • Manufacturing processes
- • Workshop Technology
🔧 Paper II Syllabus (Technical Test)
Note: Candidates need to choose one of the following engineering disciplines based on their qualification and post preference.
Civil Engineering
• Building Materials
• Construction Practice
• Building Construction
• Basic Structural Analysis
• Design of Steel Structures
• Design of Concrete and Masonry Structures
• Construction Management
• Quantity Surveying
• Public Health Engineering
• Environmental Engineering
• Highway Engineering
• Soil Mechanics
• Foundation Engineering
• Applied Mechanics
• Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics
• Hydrology and Irrigation Engineering
• Surveying
Mechanical Engineering
• Theory of Machines
• Machine Design
• Fluid Mechanics and Machinery
• Heat Transfer
• Thermodynamics
• Power Plant Engineering
• Internal Combustion Engines
• Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
• Manufacturing Science
• Industrial Engineering
• Engineering Materials
• Automobile Engineering
• Applied Mechanics
Electrical Engineering
• Electrical Circuits
• Electromagnetic Fields
• Electrical Machines
• Power Systems
• Control Systems
• Electrical and Electronic Measurements
• Analog and Digital Electronics
• Power Electronics and Drives
• Microprocessors
• Electrical Installation and Maintenance
• Utilization of Electrical Energy
📅 Recommended Study Plan
1
Foundation Building
1-2 Months
Basic concepts and fundamentals
- ✓ Complete basic mathematics and reasoning
- ✓ General awareness current affairs
- ✓ Engineering fundamentals based on your stream
- ✓ Solve basic level questions
2
Intensive Preparation
2-3 Months
Deep dive into technical subjects
- ✓ Complete Paper I syllabus thoroughly
- ✓ Start Paper II technical preparation
- ✓ Solve previous year questions
- ✓ Take regular mock tests
3
Revision & Practice
1 Month
Consolidation and test practice
- ✓ Revise all important formulas
- ✓ Focus on weak areas
- ✓ Take full-length mock tests
- ✓ Time management practice
4
Final Preparation
15 Days
Last minute revision
- ✓ Quick revision of all subjects
- ✓ Current affairs update
- ✓ Mock test analysis
- ✓ Maintain confidence
💡 Preparation Tips & Strategy
✅ Do's
- • Focus more on technical subjects (Paper II) as they carry higher marks
- • Practice previous year questions extensively
- • Create formula sheets for quick revision
- • Take regular mock tests to improve speed and accuracy
- • Stay updated with current affairs for general awareness
- • Focus on your engineering stream for Paper II
❌ Don'ts
- • Don't ignore negative marking - avoid wild guessing
- • Don't spend too much time on difficult questions
- • Don't neglect Paper I thinking it's just screening
- • Don't study multiple engineering subjects - focus on your stream
- • Don't skip mock tests and time management practice
- • Don't leave revision for the last moment
📚 Recommended Books
General Studies
- • Lucent's General Knowledge
- • Manorama Yearbook
- • Current Affairs Monthly Magazine
- • R.S. Aggarwal - Reasoning
Civil Engineering
- • B.C. Punmia - Building Construction
- • S.K. Duggal - Building Materials
- • Khanna - Highway Engineering
- • Made Easy Publications
Mechanical/Electrical
- • R.K. Rajput - Mechanical/Electrical
- • Made Easy Hand Book
- • Previous Year Question Papers
- • Online Mock Test Series
⚠️ Important Exam Pattern Details
Paper I (Screening)
- • Total Questions: 200
- • Total Marks: 200
- • Duration: 2 Hours
- • Qualifying exam for Paper II
Paper II (Technical)
- • Total Questions: 150
- • Total Marks: 300
- • Duration: 2 Hours
- • Final merit list based on this paper