What departments recruit through SSC JE 2027?

SSC JE 2027 recruits for CWC (Central Water Commission), CPWD (Central Public Works Department), MES (Military Engineering Services), FARAKKA Barrage, and Border Roads Organisation for Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical branches.

What is SSC JE Paper 1 exam pattern?

SSC JE Paper 1 has 200 MCQs in 2 hours. Part A: General Intelligence (50Q, 50 marks). Part B: General Awareness (50Q, 50 marks). Part C: General Engineering (100Q, 100 marks) — Civil/Structural OR Electrical OR Mechanical as per candidate choice.

What is SSC JE salary in 2027?

SSC JE salary is ₹35,400-₹1,12,400 per month (Pay Level 6). With HRA, DA, TA, and other allowances in metro cities, the effective in-hand salary is approximately ₹45,000-₹55,000 per month after deductions.

How many SSC JE vacancies are expected in 2027?

SSC JE 2027 is expected to have 1,000-1,500 vacancies. The 2023 notification had 1,324 vacancies across Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical branches in CPWD, CWC, MES, and other central government departments.

What is the SSC JE Paper 2 pattern?

SSC JE Paper 2 is conventional (descriptive) with 300 marks in 2 hours. It tests General Engineering in the candidate's chosen branch (Civil/Structural, Electrical, or Mechanical/QS&C). Questions test deep technical knowledge and problem-solving.

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SSC JE Preparation Guide

SSC (Staff Selection Commission)

Your Complete Preparation Guide for SSC JE 2027 — strategy, study plan, tips & more.

DifficultyHard

Total Marks500

Duration120 min

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Exam Overview

Mode

Online (CBT) + Conventional

Frequency

Once a year

Next Exam Date

October 2027

EEligibility Criteria

Diploma/Degree in Engineering, age 18-32 years

ANumber of Attempts

No limit till age

Study Plan by Subject

General Intelligence & Reasoning

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

General Awareness

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

General Engineering (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical/QS&C)

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

Expert Preparation Tips

For Civil branch, master Structural Engineering, Soil Mechanics, RCC, and Fluid Mechanics — these dominate Paper 1

Paper 2 requires conceptual depth — study standard textbooks for your branch, not just MCQ books

General Intelligence and GA in Paper 1 are scoring sections — do not ignore them for extra marks

Practice Paper 2 writing under timed conditions — 300 marks in 2 hours requires structured answer writing speed

Exam Pattern at a Glance

Section	Questions	Marks	Duration (est.)
General Intelligence & Reasoning	67	167	40 min
General Awareness	67	167	40 min
General Engineering (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical/QS&C)	67	167	40 min
Total	200	500	120 min

Important Dates

Registration Opens

June 2027

Next Exam Date

October 2027

Conducted By

SSC (Staff Selection Commission)

Frequently Asked Questions

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