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The SSC JE (Staff Selection Commission Junior Engineer) exam is a national-level competitive exam in India. It recruits Group ‘B’ (Non-Gazetted) Junior Engineers for central government departments like CPWD, Military Engineer Services (MES), and Border Roads Organisation (BRO). [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

A complete overview of the eligibility, exam pattern, and salary structure is detailed below. [6, 7]

📋 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet specific age and educational criteria before applying via the Official SSC Portal: [4, 5]

Streams Eligible: Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering.
Education: A 3-year Diploma or a B.E. / B.Tech degree in the relevant engineering field from a recognized institution.
Age Limit: Generally between 18 to 30 or 32 years, depending heavily on the specific department allotment. (Upper age relaxations apply for SC/ST/OBC categories). [1, 2, 4, 8, 9]

📝 SSC JE Exam Pattern

The selection process relies entirely on a Two-Tier Computer-Based Test (CBT) system. Both papers use multiple-choice objective questions (MCQs). [10, 11]

Exam Stage [8, 11, 12]	Type of Questions	Key Subjects Covered	Total Marks	Duration
Paper 1	Objective (MCQs)	• General Intelligence & Reasoning (50 Marks) • General Awareness (50 Marks) • Technical Engineering Branch (100 Marks)	200 Marks	2 Hours
Paper 2	Objective (MCQs)	• Deep Technical Engineering core questions	300 Marks	2 Hours

Negative Marking: There is a strict penalty of 0.25 marks (for Paper 1) deducted for every incorrect response.
Final Selection: Candidates clearing both papers undergo official Document Verification (DV) and standard medical tests before allocation. [4, 6, 10, 13]

💰 Salary and Pay Scale

Junior Engineers receive excellent compensation and job security under the central government guidelines. [1, 2]

Pay Scale: Positioned firmly under Level 6 of the 7th Central Pay Commission.
Basic Pay: ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400 per month.
In-hand Salary: Approximately ₹44,000 to ₹52,000 per month, inclusive of Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and local travel perks. [1, 14]

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