SSC Junior Engineer (JE) Examination 2025: Official Dates, Eligibility, and Selection Process, Admit Card

The SSC Junior Engineer (JE) Examination 2025 is a national-level competitive exam conducted by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) to recruit Junior Engineers (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Quantity Surveying & Contracts). Recruitment is for various government departments, including:

SSC Junior Engineer (JE) Examination 2025

• Central Public Works Department (CPWD)

• Central Water Commission (CWC)

• Military Engineer Services (MES)

• Border Roads Organization (BRO)

SSC JE Exam 2025: Important Dates

How to Apply for SSC JE 2025?

Official Website: ssc.gov.in

Application Steps:

1. Registration: Sign up through SSC’s One-Time Registration (OTR) using your email, mobile number, and Aadhaar (or other valid ID).

2. Fill Application Form: Enter personal details, education qualifications, and post preferences.

3. Upload Documents:

   • Passport-size photo (20–50 KB, JPG)

   • Signature (10–20 KB, JPG)

4. Pay Application Fee:

   • ₹100 for General/OBC Male

   • Free for Women, SC/ST, PwD, and Ex-Servicemen

   • Payment modes: Online (Net Banking, UPI, Card) or Offline (SBI Challan)

5. Submit & Save: Double-check all details and save the confirmation page.

SSC JE 2025 Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification (as of August 1, 2025):

• Civil Engineering:

  • Degree or

  • Diploma + 2 years’ experience

• Electrical/Mechanical Engineering:

  • Degree or

  • Diploma + 2 years’ experience

• Quantity Surveying & Contracts:

  • Diploma in Civil Engineering with relevant experience (specific to CPWD)

Note: Final-year students are eligible if they complete the qualification by the cut-off date.

Age Limit (as of Jan 1, 2025):

• Most posts: 18–30 years

• MES/BRO: Up to 32 years

Age Relaxation:

• SC/ST: 5 years

• OBC: 3 years

• PwD: 10–15 years (based on category)

• Ex-Servicemen: 3 years after military service

Nationality:

• Indian citizens

• Nepalese/Bhutanese

• Tibetan refugees (before 1st Jan 1962)

• PIO from select countries with govt. approval

SSC JE 2025 Selection Process

1. Paper 1: Computer-Based Test (Objective)

2. Paper 2: Computer-Based Test (Objective)

3. Document Verification

4. Medical Examination

✅ No interview stage — All candidates must qualify each stage.

SSC JE Exam Pattern 2025

Paper 1:

• Mode: Online

• Duration: 2 hours (2 hrs 40 mins for PwD)

• Total Marks: 200

• Sections:

  • General Intelligence & Reasoning: 50 Qs, 50 Marks

  • General Awareness: 50 Qs, 50 Marks

  • General Engineering (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical): 100 Qs, 100 Marks

• Type: MCQs

• Negative Marking: -0.25 for each wrong answer

Paper 2:

• Mode: Online

• Duration: 2 hours (2 hrs 40 mins for PwD)

• Total Marks: 300

• Subject: General Engineering (your discipline)

• Type: MCQs

• Negative Marking: -0.25 (tentative)

Document Verification & Medical Exam

• Documents Needed:

  • Educational certificates

  • Caste/Category certificates (if applicable)

  • Photo ID

• Medical Exam:

  • Conducted post-verification

  • Varies by department (BRO may require stricter physical standards)

SSC JE 2025 Salary & Job Profile

• Pay Scale: ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 (Level 6)

• In-Hand Salary: ₹44,000 – ₹50,000/month

• Allowances: DA, HRA, TA

Job Roles:

• Civil JE: Oversee public construction and maintenance projects

• Electrical JE: Manage government electrical systems

• Mechanical JE: Maintain equipment and mechanical operations

• QS & Contracts: Handle cost estimation and budgeting

Postings: Across India – urban, semi-urban, or remote (based on department)

Career Growth: Promotions via experience + departmental exams (e.g., Assistant Engineer)

SSC JE 2025 Application Fee

SSC JE 2025 Overview

Contact Details

• Phone: 011-24367526, 011-24363343

• Email: rdner.ssc@gmail.com