The SSC JE (Junior Engineer) exam pattern consists of two stages—Paper 1 and Paper 2—followed by Document Verification. Here’s a detailed overview:

1. Paper 1 – Computer-Based Test (CBT)

Key Details for Paper 1:

• Mode: Online (CBT)
• Type of Questions: Objective Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs)

Marking Scheme:

• +1 mark for each correct answer.
• -0.25 mark for each wrong answer (Negative marking).

Sections:

• General Intelligence & Reasoning: Tests logical reasoning and problem-solving abilities.
• General Awareness: Focuses on current events, history, geography, and general science.
• Engineering Discipline: Based on the candidate’s chosen engineering stream (Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical).

2. Paper 2 – Descriptive Test

Key Details for Paper 2:

• Mode: Offline (Pen and Paper)
• Type of Questions: Descriptive/Conventional questions related to the candidate’s chosen engineering stream.
• Syllabus: Focuses on technical knowledge of the specific engineering discipline.

3. Document Verification (DV)

• Candidates who qualify in Paper 1 and Paper 2 are shortlisted for document verification before the final selection.

4. Final Selection Process

• Final merit is based on combined scores from Paper 1 and Paper 2.
• Candidates are selected based on their rank, category-wise cutoffs, and document verification results.

Key Points to Note:

• Language: Both papers are conducted in English and Hindi.
• Normalization Process: Scores are normalized if the exam is conducted in multiple shifts.

Qualifying Criteria:

• Paper 1 and Paper 2 must be cleared separately.
• Cut-offs are released for each paper based on category and discipline.