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    SSC JE Syllabus 2024: Paper 1 & Paper 2 Syllabus

    08 July, 2024
    Priyal Kakaye

    Candidates must thoroughly understand the SSC JE syllabus and exam pattern to excel in their preparation. The syllabus encompasses a wide range of topics, making it imperative for all aspirants to acquaint themselves with each subject in the SSC JE Exam.

    SSC JE Syllabus 2024

    The SSC Junior Engineering (SSC JE) Exam consists of Paper 1 and Paper 2, which will be computer-based. The Staff Selection Commission released the SSC JC Notification on 28 March 2024 to recruit 968 vacancies. Interested and eligible aspirants may apply online for the SSC JE Exam until 18 April 2024. Candidates must check this webpage’s comprehensive SSC JE Syllabus 2024 with topic-wise details.

     

    SSC JE Syllabus 2024

    The SSC JE Syllabus 2024 tests a candidate’s knowledge of engineering subjects of Diploma level. Candidates who have completed 3 3-year Diplomas in Engineering (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical) from a recognised institute or university can appear for the SSC JE Exam 2024. To gear up the preparation to ace the SSC Junior Engineer Exam 2024, candidates must understand the topic-wise syllabus available here.

    The Staff Selection Commission will host the SSC JE Paper 1 on 4, 5, and 6 June 2024 to recruit the most deserving aspirants for Junior Engineer positions in different government departments/ organisations. The syllabus is essential for familiarising yourself with the paper format. Candidates are advised to go through the full SSC JE Exam Syllabus 2024 to prepare for the exam effectively. 

    Official SSC JE Syllabus 2024 pdf link: https://ssc.nic.in/Downloads/portal/english/Syllabus-JE%20Eamination.pdf 

    SSC JE Syllabus 2024 Overview

    The SSC JE Syllabus 2024 is available now, and candidates aspiring for Engineering Jobs can access the detailed syllabus to prepare effectively to ace the exam with a top score. The SSC JE Exam is conducted annually at the national level online to hire suitable candidates for Junior Engineer positions. Candidates can check a brief overview of the www.ssc.gov.in syllabus 2024 is tabulated in the below section:

     

    SSC JE 2024 Syllabus Overview
    Recruitment Authority Staff Selection Commission
    Exam Name SSC JE 
    Eligible Branches Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Quantity Surveying and Contracts
    SSC JE Vacancy 2024 968
    Category AE/JE Exams
    Level of Exam National Level Exam
    Application Mode Online
    SSC JE 2024 Notification Release 28 March 2024
    SSC JE 2024 Apply Online 28 March to 18 April 2024
    SSC JE Selection Process 2024 Paper 1 & Paper 2
    SSC JE Exam Date 2024
    • Paper 1: 4th, 5th & 6th June 2024
    • Paper 2: To Be Released
    SSC JE Syllabus 2024 Available Here
    SSC JE 2024 Official Website ssc.gov.in

    SSC JE Paper 1 Exam Pattern 2024

    The SSC JE Exam Pattern 2024 for Paper 1 comprises three sections, with a total of 200 objective questions carrying 200 marks. Candidates are allotted 2 hours to complete the examination. The sections cover General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, and General Engineering, with options from Civil & Structural, Electrical, or Mechanical disciplines.

     

    SSC JE Paper 1 Exam Pattern 2024
    Papers  No. Of Questions  Maximum Marks  Durations 
    General Intelligence & Reasoning 50 50 2 HRS 
    General Awareness 50 50
    Part –A General Engineering (Civil & Structural) OR 100 100
    Part-B General Engineering (Electrical) OR 100 100
    Part-C General Engineering (Mechanical) 100 100
    Total 200 200

    SSC JE Paper 2 Exam Pattern 2024

    After clearing the cutoff for SSC JE 2024 Paper 1, candidates will proceed to appear for SSC JE Paper 2 2024. The SSC JE Paper 2 exam is conducted in a Computer-Based Test format and focuses solely on the technical subject chosen by the candidates based on their educational qualifications.

     

    SSC JE Exam Pattern 2024 for Paper 2
    Paper 2 Questions  Marks  Time 
    Part-A General Engineering (Civil & Structural) 100 300 2 Hrs.
                                                                                OR
    Part- B General Engineering (Electrical) 100 300 2 Hrs.
                                                                                  OR
    Part-C General Engineering (Mechanical) 100 300 2 Hrs.

    SSC JE Paper 1 Syllabus

    The SSC JE Syllabus 2024 for Paper 1 encompasses three sections: General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, and General Engineering (Civil & Structural, Electrical, and Mechanical). The General Intelligence & Reasoning section covers topics like classification, analogy, coding-decoding, etc.

     

    SSC JE Paper 1 Syllabus
    Section Topics 
    General Intelligence & Reasoning Classification, Analogy, Coding-Decoding, Paper Folding Method, Matrix, Word Formation, Venn Diagram, Direction and Distance, Blood Relations, Series, Verbal reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Seating Arrangement, Puzzles & Seating Arrangement
    General Awareness Static General Knowledge, Science, Current Affairs, Sports, Books and Authors, Important Schemes, Portfolios, People in the News, History, Culture, Geography, Economic, Awards and Honors
    General Engineering (Civil & Structural), (Electrical & Mechanical)
    • Part-A: Civil Engineering – Building Materials, Surveying, Estimating, Soil Mechanics, Costing and Valuation, Concrete Technology, Irrigation Engineering, Steel Design, Theory of Structures, Hydraulics, RCC Design, Environmental Engineering, Transportation Engineering. Structural Engineering: Theory of Structures, Concrete Technology, RCC Design, Steel Design.
    • Part-B: Electrical Engineering – Basic concepts, Circuit law, AC Fundamentals, Magnetic Circuit, Electrical Machines, Utilization and Electrical Energy, Transmission and Distribution, Estimation and Costing, Basic Electronics, Generation, Fractional Kilowatt Motors and single-phase induction Motors, Measurement and Measuring instruments, Synchronous Machines.
    • Part-C: Mechanical Engineering – Theory of Machines and Machine Design, IC Engines Combustion, Air standard Cycles for IC Engines, IC Engine Performance, 1st Law of Thermodynamics, 2nd Law of Thermodynamics, Boilers, IC Engine Cooling & Lubrication, Classification, Rankine cycle of System, Specification, Engineering Mechanics and Strength of Materials, Centrifugal Pumps, Basic Principles & Classification of steel, Hydraulic Turbines, Dynamics of Ideal fluids, Fluid kinematics, Measurement of Fluid Pressure, Properties & Classification of Fluids,
    • Air Compressors & their cycles, Refrigeration cycles, Measurement of Flow rate, Fluid Statics, Nozzles & Steam Turbines, Principle of Refrigeration Plant, Fitting & Accessories

    SSC JE Paper 2 Syllabus

    The SSC JE Paper 2 Syllabus includes a comprehensive explanation of topics under each part, as discussed in the General Engineering section of Paper I. It is crucial for candidates to thoroughly prepare for the specific engineering discipline they have selected to perform well in Tier 2 of the SSC JE exam.

     

    Candidates have a duration of 2 hours to complete the Tier 2 exam. During the exam, candidates need to attempt any one of the following parts, based on their chosen engineering discipline:

    • Part-A: Civil Engineering & Structural Engineering
    • Part-B: Electrical Engineering
    • Part-C: Mechanical Engineering

    SSC JE Tier 2 Civil Engineering Syllabus

    The SSC JE Tier 2 exam for Civil Engineering covers a wide range of topics relevant to the field. It includes Building Materials, Estimating, Costing, and Valuation, Surveying, Soil Mechanics, Hydraulics, Irrigation Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Theory of Structures, Concrete Technology, RCC Design, and Steel Design. Candidates need to have a strong grasp of these subjects to excel in the Tier 2 examination.

     

    SSC JE CE Syllabus for Tier 2
    Subjects  Topics 
    Building Materials Physical and Chemical properties, classification, standard tests, use, and manufacture/quarrying of materials e.g. building stones, silicate-based materials, cement (Portland), asbestos products, timber, and wood-based products, laminates, bituminous materials, paints, varnishes.
    Estimating, Costing, and Valuation
    • Estimate, glossary of technical terms, analysis of rates, methods, and unit of measurement, Items of work – earthwork, Brickwork (Modular & Traditional bricks), RCC work, Shuttering, Timber work, Painting, Flooring, Plastering. Boundary wall, Brick building, Water Tank, Septic tank, Bar bending schedule,
    • Centre line method, Mid-section formula, Trapezoidal formula, Simpson’s rule. Cost estimate of Septic tank, flexible pavements, Tube well, isolates and combined footings, Steel Truss, Piles, and pile-caps. Valuation – Value and cost, scrap value, salvage value, assessed value, sinking fund, depreciation and obsolescence, methods of valuation.
    Surveying
    • Principles of surveying, measurement of distance, chain surveying, working of the prismatic compass, compass traversing, bearings, local attraction, plane table surveying, theodolite traversing, adjustment of theodolite, Levelling,
    • Definition of terms used in leveling, contouring, curvature and refraction corrections, temporary and permanent adjustments of dumpy level, methods of contouring, use of a contour map, techo metric survey, curve setting, earthwork calculation, advanced surveying equipment.
    Soil Mechanics
    • Origin of soil, phase diagram, Definitions-void ratio, porosity, degree of saturation, water content, the specific gravity of soil grains, unit weights, density index and interrelationship of different parameters, Grain size distribution curves and their uses. Index properties of soils,
    • Atterberg’s limits, ISI soil classification, and plasticity chart. Permeability of soil, coefficient of permeability, determination of coefficient of permeability, Unconfined and confined aquifers, effective stress, quick sand, consolidation of soils, Principles of consolidation,
    • degree of consolidation, pre-consolidation pressure, normally consolidated soil, e-log p curve, computation of ultimate settlement. Shear strength of soils, direct shear test, Vane shear test, Triaxial test. Soil compaction, Laboratory compaction test, Maximum dry density, and optimum moisture content, earth pressure theories, active and passive earth pressures, Bearing capacity of soils, plate load test, and standard penetration test.
    Hydraulics Fluid properties, hydrostatics, measurements of flow, Bernoulli’s theorem and its application, flow through pipes, flow in open channels, weirs, flumes, spillways, pumps, and turbines.
    Irrigation Engineering
    • Definition, necessity, benefits, effects of irrigation, types, and methods of irrigation, Hydrology – Measurement of rainfall, run-off coefficient, rain gauge, losses from precipitation – evaporation, infiltration, etc. Water requirement of crops, duty, delta and base period, Kharif and Rabi Crops, Command area,
    • Time factor, Crop ratio, Overlap allowance, Irrigation efficiencies. Different types of canals, types of canal irrigation, and loss of water in canals. Canal lining – types and advantages. Shallow and deep to wells, the yield from a well. Weir and barrage, Failure of weirs and permeable foundation, Slit, and Scour, Kennedy’s theory of critical velocity.
    • Lacey’s theory of uniform flow. Definition of flood, causes, and effects, methods of flood control, waterlogging, preventive measure. Land reclamation, Characteristics affecting the fertility of soils, purposes, methods, description of the land, and reclamation processes. Major irrigation projects in India.
    Transportation Engineering Highway Engineering – cross-sectional elements, geometric design, types of pavements, pavement materials – aggregates and bitumen, different tests, Design of flexible and rigid pavements – Water Bound Macadam (WBM) and Wet Mix Macadam (WMM), Gravel Road, Bituminous construction, Rigid pavement joint, pavement maintenance, Highway drainage, Railway Engineering- Components

    SSC JE Tier 2 Electrical Engineering Syllabus

    The SSC JE Tier 2 Syllabus 2024 for Electrical Engineering covers a wide range of relevant topics. It includes Basic concepts, Circuit law, Magnetic Circuits, 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 of Electrical Energy, and Basic Electronics.

    SSC JE EE Syllabus for Tier 2
    Subjects Topics 
    Basic Concepts Concepts of resistance, inductance, capacitance, and various factors affecting them. Concepts of current, voltage, power, energy, and their units.
    Circuit law Kirchhoff’s law, Simple Circuit solution using network theorems.
    Magnetic Circuit Concepts of flux, MMF, reluctance, Different kinds of magnetic materials, Magnetic calculations for conductors of different configurations e.g. straight, circular, solenoidal, etc. Electromagnetic induction, self, and mutual induction.
    AC Fundamentals Instantaneous, peak, R.M.S. and average values of alternating waves, Representation of sinusoidal wave form, simple series and parallel AC Circuits consisting of R.L. and C, Resonance, Tank Circuit. Poly Phase system – star and delta connection, 3 phase power, DC, and sinusoidal response of R-Land R-C circuit.
    Measurement and measuring instruments Measurement of power (1 phase and 3 phase, both active and re-active) and energy, 2 wattmeter method of 3 phase power measurement. Measurement of frequency and phase angle. Ammeter and voltmeter (both moving oil and moving iron type), an extension of range wattmeter, Multimeters, Megger, Energy meter AC Bridges. Use of CRO, Signal Generator, CT, PT, and their uses. Earth Fault detection.
    Electrical Machines (a) D.C. Machine – Construction, Basic Principles of D.C. motors and generators, their characteristics, speed control, and starting of D.C. Motors. Method of braking motor, Losses, and efficiency of D.C. Machines. (b) 1-phase and 3-phase transformers – Construction, Principles of operation, equivalent circuit, voltage regulation, O.C., and S.C. Tests, Losses, and efficiency. Effect of voltage, frequency, and waveform on losses. Parallel operation of 1-phase/3 phase transformers. Auto transformers. (c) 3-phase induction motors, rotating magnetic field, the principle of operation, equivalent circuit, torque-speed characteristics, starting and speed control of 3-phase induction motors. Methods of braking, the effect of voltage and frequency variation on torque speed characteristics.
    Fractional Kilowatt Motors and Single Phase Induction Motors Characteristics and applications.
    Synchronous Machines Generation of 3-phase E.M.F. armature reaction, voltage regulation, parallel operation of two alternators, synchronizing, and control of active and reactive power. Starting and applications of synchronous motors.
    Generation, Transmission, and Distribution Different types of power stations, Load factor, diversity factor, demand factor, cost of generation, and interconnection of power stations. Power factor improvement, various types of tariffs, types of faults, and short circuit current for symmetrical faults. Switchgears – rating of circuit breakers, Principles of arc extinction by oil and air, H.R.C. Fuses, Protection against earth leakage / over current, etc. Buchholtz relay, Merz-Price system of protection of generators & transformers, protection of feeders and bus bars. Lightning arresters, various transmission and distribution systems, comparison of conductor materials, and the efficiency of a different system. Cable – Different types of cables, cable ratings, and derating factors.
    Estimation and costing Estimation of lighting scheme, electric installation of machines, and relevant IE rules. Earthing practices and IE Rules.
    Utilization of Electrical Energy Illumination, Electric heating, Electric welding, Electroplating, Electric drives, and motors.
    Basic Electronics Working of various electronic devices e.g. P N Junction diodes, Transistors (NPN and PNP type), BJT, and JFET. Simple circuits using these devices.

    SSC JE Tier 2 Mechanical Engineering Syllabus

    The SSC JE Tier 2 Syllabus 2024 for Mechanical Engineering comprises a diverse range of topics relevant to the field. It includes Theory of Machines and Machine Design, Engineering Mechanics and Strength of Materials, Properties of Pure Substances, 1st Law of Thermodynamics, 2nd Law of Thermodynamics, Air standard Cycles for IC engines, Rankine cycle of steam etc.

     

    SSC JE ME Syllabus for Tier 2
    Subjects  Topics 
    Theory of Machines and Machine Design Concept of a simple machine, Four bar linkage and link motion, Flywheels and fluctuation of energy, Power transmission by belts – V-belts and Flat belts, Clutches – Plate and Conical clutch, Gears – Type of gears, gear profile and gear ratio calculation, Governors – Principles and classification, Riveted joint, Cams, Bearings, Friction in collars and pivots.
    Engineering Mechanics and Strength of Materials Equilibrium of Forces, Law of motion, Friction, Concepts of stress and strain, Elastic limit and elastic constants, Bending moments and shear force diagram, Stress in composite bars, Torsion of circular shafts, Buckling of columns – Euler’s and Rankin’s theories, Thin-walled pressure vessels.
    Properties of Pure Substances p-v & P-T diagrams of pure substance like H2O, Introduction of steam table with respect to steam generation process; definition of saturation, wet & superheated status. Definition of dryness fraction of steam, the degree of superheat of steam. H-s chart of steam (Mollier’s Chart).
    1st Law of Thermodynamics Definition of stored energy & internal energy, 1st Law of Thermodynamics of cyclic process, Non-Flow Energy Equation, Flow Energy & Definition of Enthalpy, Conditions for Steady State Steady Flow; Steady State Steady Flow Energy Equation.
    2nd Law of Thermodynamics Definition of Sink, Source Reservoir of Heat, Heat Engine, Heat Pump & Refrigerator; Thermal Efficiency of Heat Engines & co-efficient of performance of Refrigerators, Kelvin – Planck & Clausius Statements of 2nd Law of Thermodynamics, Absolute or Thermodynamic Scale of temperature, Clausius Integral, Entropy, Entropy change calculation of ideal gas processes. Carnot Cycle & Carnot Efficiency, PMM-2; definition & its impossibility.
    Air standard Cycles for IC engines Otto cycle; plot on P-V, T-S Planes; Thermal Efficiency, Diesel Cycle; Plot on P-V, T-S planes; Thermal efficiency. IC Engine Performance, IC Engine Combustion, IC Engine Cooling & Lubrication.
    Rankine cycle of steam Simple Rankine cycle plot on P-V, T-S, h-s planes, Rankine cycle efficiency with & without pump work.
    Boilers; Classification; Specification; Fittings & Accessories Fire Tube & Water Tube Boilers.
    Air Compressors & their cycles Refrigeration cycles; Principle of a Refrigeration Plant; Nozzles & Steam Turbines
    Properties & Classification of Fluid Ideal & real fluids, Newton’s law of viscosity, Newtonian and Non-Newtonian fluids, compressible and incompressible fluids.
    Fluid Statics Pressure at a point.
    Measurement of Fluid Pressure Manometers, U-tube, Inclined tube.
    Fluid Kinematics Stream line, laminar & turbulent flow, external & internal flow, continuity equation.
    Dynamics of ideal fluids Bernoulli’s equation, Total head; Velocity head; Pressure head; Application of Bernoulli’s equation.
    Measurement of Flow rate Basic Principles Venturi Meter, Pilot tube, Orifice meter. Hydraulic Turbines: Classifications, Principles.
    Centrifugal Pumps Classifications, Principles, Performance.
    Production Engineering Classification of Steels: mild steel & alloy steel, Heat treatment of steel, Welding – Arc Welding, Gas Welding, Resistance Welding, Special Welding Techniques i.e. TIG, MIG, etc. (Brazing & Soldering), Welding Defects & Testing; NDT, Foundry & Casting – methods, defects, different casting processes, Forging, Extrusion, etc., Metal cutting principles, cutting tools, Basic Principles of machining with (i) Lathe (ii) Milling (iii) Drilling (iv) Shaping (v) Grinding, Machines, tools & manufacturing processes.

     

    Conclusion 

    Potential candidates are requested to study the SSC JE Syllabus 2024 to understand the requirements of the JE Exam in terms of knowledge. In this blog, we have covered SSC JE Syllabus 2024, Paper 1 & Paper 2 Syllabus PDF Link.

    This will help the candidate to understand the syllabus and the weightage of marks in the question paper can prepare an efficient study system for optimum results.