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SSC JE Syllabus 2023: To excel in the SSC JE Exam, candidates must have a comprehensive understanding of the SSC JE Syllabus 2023. The syllabus for the exam is quite extensive, and it is essential for every candidate to be familiar with each topic included in the SSC JE Exam 2023. The SSC Junior Engineering (SSC JE) exam consists of two papers – Paper 1 and Paper 2. The Paper-I of the SSC JE 2023 exam is scheduled to be conducted in October 2023. Candidates who are planning to appear for the SSC JE exam should be well-informed about the SSC JE syllabus 2023 and all its topics. This article provides a detailed SSC JE Syllabus and Exam Pattern for all engineering branches (Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical).

SSC JE Syllabus 2023

The level of questions asked in the SSC JE exam 2023 will be similar to the standard of a Diploma in Engineering (Civil/ Electrical/ Mechanical) from a recognized Institute, Board or University approved by the All India Board of Technical Education. For both Paper-I and Paper-II of the SSC JE exam 2023, the detailed SSC JE syllabus 2023 can be found below.

SSC JE Syllabus 2023 Overview

SSC JE Syllabus 2023
Organization Name	Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Examination Name	SSC Junior Engineer (SSC JE)
Branches	Civil Engineering Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Quantity Surveying and Contracts
Level Of Exam	National Level Exam
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SSC JE 2023 Exam Date	October 2023
Selection Process	Paper 1: Computer-Based Test (CBT) Paper 2: Descriptive Test
Category	Syllabus
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SSC JE Syllabus

SSC JE Paper-I Exam Pattern

Subject	Number of Questions	Maximum Marks	Duration & Timings
General Awareness	50	50	2 Hours
General Intelligence and Reasoning	50	50
Part A- General Engineering (civil & structural) or Part B- General Engineering (Electrical) or Part C- General Engineering (Mechanical) or	100	100

Note: There will be a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in Paper-I.

SSC JE Paper 2 Exam Pattern

Subject	Maximum Marks	Duration & Timings
General Engineering(Civil & Structural)	300	2 Hours
Part B- General Engineering (Electrical)
Part C- General Engineering (Mechanical)

SSC JE Syllabus for Paper-I

SSC JE 2023 Paper 1 has three sections which are given below:

General Intelligence and Reasoning
General Awareness
General Engineering- Civil and Structural, Electrical & Mechanical

General Intelligence and Reasoning Topics

Classification
Blood Relations
Series
Verbal reasoning
Non-Verbal Reasoning
Seating Arrangement
Venn Diagram
Direction and Distance
Analogy
Coding-Decoding
Paper Folding Method
Matrix
Word Formation
Puzzles & Seating Arrangement

General Awareness Topics

Current Affairs
Sports
Books and Authors
People in the News
History
Culture
Geography
Economic
Awards and Honors
Important Schemes
Static General Knowledge
Science
Portfolios

Part-A: Civil Engineering

Building Materials
Surveying
Estimating
Theory of Structures
Hydraulics
RCC Design
Environmental Engineering
Transportation Engineering
Soil Mechanics
Costing and Valuation
Concrete Technology
Irrigation Engineering
Steel Design

Part-B: Electrical Engineering

Magnetic Circuit
Electrical Machines
Utilization and Electrical Energy
Transmission and Distribution
Estimation and Costing
Basic Electronics
Basic concepts
Circuit law
AC Fundamentals
Generation
Fractional Kilowatt Motors and single-phase induction Motors
Measurement and Measuring instruments
Synchronous Machines

Part-C: Mechanical Engineering

Measurement of Flow rate
Fluid Statics
Nozzles & Steam Turbines
Principle of Refrigeration Plant
Fitting & Accessories
Specification
Engineering Mechanics and
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
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

SSC JE Syllabus 2023 For Civil Engineering (Part A)

SSC JE Syllabus For Civil Engineering
Building Materials	Physical and chemical properties Classification, Standard Tests, Uses and Manufacture/Quarrying of Materials
Estimating, Costing, and Valuation	Estimate, a glossary of technical terms, analysis of rates, methods and unit of measurement, Items of work – earthwork, Brick work (Modular & Traditional bricks), RCC work, Shuttering, Timber work, Painting, Flooring, and 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 on the prismatic compass, compass traversing, bearings, local attraction, plane table surveying. The theodolite traversing, adjustment of theodolite, Leveling, Definition of terms used in leveling, contouring, curvature, and refraction corrections. Temporary and permanent adjustments of dumpy level, methods of contouring. Uses of a contour map, tachometric 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, quicksand, 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, standard penetration test.
Hydraulics	Fluid properties and 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, 2II effects of irrigation, types, and methods of irrigation. Hydrology – Measurement of rainfall, runoff 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, 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, water logging, preventive measure.
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 of the permanent way -Sleepers, ballast, fixtures and fastening, track geometry, points and crossings, track junction, stations, and yards. Traffic Engineering – Different traffic survey, speed-flow-density, and their interrelationships, intersections, and interchanges, traffic signals, traffic operation, traffic signs and markings, road safety.
Environmental Engineering	Quality of water, source of water supply, purification of water, distribution of water, need of sanitation, sewerage systems, circular sewer, oval sewer, sewer appurtenances, sewage treatments. Surface water drainage. Solid waste management – types, effects, engineered management system. Air pollution – pollutants, causes, effects, control. Noise pollution – cause, health effects, control.

SSC JE Syllabus 2023 For Structural Engineering (Part A)

SSC JE Syllabus For Structural Engineering
Theory of Structures	Elasticity constants, types of beams – determinate and indeterminate, bending moment and shear force diagrams of simply supported, cantilever, and overhanging beams. Moment of area and moment of inertia for rectangular & circular sections, bending moment, and shear stress for tee, channel, and compound sections. Chimneys, dams and retaining walls, eccentric loads, slope deflection of simply supported and cantilever beams, critical load and columns, Torsion of circular section.
Concrete Technology	Properties, Advantages and uses of concrete, cement aggregates, the importance of water quality, water-cement ratio Workability, mix design, storage, batching, mixing, placement, compaction, finishing and curing of concrete. Quality control of concrete, hot weather and cold weather concreting repair, and maintenance of concrete structures.
RCC Design	RCC beams-flexural strength, shear strength, bond strength, design of singly reinforced and double reinforced beams, cantilever beams. T-beams, lintels. One-way and two-way slabs, isolated footings. Reinforced brick works, columns, staircases, retaining walls, water tanks (RCC design questions may be based on both Limit State and Working Stress methods).
Steel Design	Steel design and construction of steel columns Beams roof trusses plate girders.

SSC JE Syllabus 2023 For Electrical Engineering (Part B)

SSC JE Syllabus For Electrical Engineering
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 configuration 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 waveform, 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), the 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	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, Loss, and efficiency of D.C. Machines. 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. Autotransformers. 3 phase induction motors, rotating magnetic field, the principle of operation, equivalent circuit, torque-speed characteristics, and 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, control of active and reactive power. Starting and applications of synchronous motors.
Generation, Transmission, and Distribution	Power factor improvement, various types of tariffs, types of faults, short circuit current for symmetrical faults. Switchgears – the 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, the efficiency of the different systems. Cable – Different types of cables, cable rating, and derating factor. Different types of power stations, Load factor, diversity factor, demand factor, cost of generation, inter-connection of power stations.
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 on various electronic devices e.g. P N Junction diodes, Transistors (NPN and PNP type) BJT, and JFET. Simple circuits using these devices.

SSC JE Syllabus 2023 For Mechanical Engineering (Part C)

SSC JE Syllabus For Mechanical Engineering
Theory Of Machines and Machine Designs	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, etc.
Engineering Mechanics and Strength of Materials	Equilibrium of Forces, Law of motion, Friction, Concepts of stress and strain, Elastic limit. Elastic constants, Bending moments and shear force diagram, Stress in composite bars, etc.
Thermal Engineering	Properties of Pure Substance1st & 2nd Law of Thermodynamics Air standard Cycles for IC Engines. Rakhine Cycle of steam Boilers
Fluid Mechanics Machinery	Properties & Classification of fluid Fluid Statics Measurement of Fluid Pressure Fluid Kinematics Dynamics of Ideal Fluids Measurement Of Flow Rate Basic Principles Hydraulic Turbines Centrifugal Pumps Classification Of Steels

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SSC JE Syllabus 2023– Frequently Asked Questions

What are the papers included in the SSC JE 2023 exam?

The SSC JE 2023 exam consists of two papers – Paper 1 and Paper 2.

What is the exam pattern for Paper 1 in the SSC JE 2023 exam?

Paper 1 in the SSC JE 2023 exam consists of 200 multiple-choice questions, and candidates will have 2 hours to complete it. The paper is divided into three sections – General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Awareness, and General Engineering (Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical).

What is the exam pattern for Paper 2 in the SSC JE 2023 exam?

Paper 2 in the SSC JE 2023 exam is a descriptive paper that requires candidates to write an essay or a letter in English or Hindi. The paper is of 300 marks, and candidates will have 2 hours to complete it.

What are the topics covered in the General Intelligence and Reasoning section of Paper 1 in the SSC JE 2023 exam?

The General Intelligence and Reasoning section of Paper 1 in the SSC JE 2023 exam includes topics such as classification, analogy, coding-decoding, matrix, word formation, Venn diagram, direction and distance, blood relations, and series.

What are the topics covered in the General Awareness section of Paper 1 in the SSC JE 2023 exam?

The General Awareness section of Paper 1 in the SSC JE 2023 exam includes topics such as current affairs, Indian history, culture, geography, the economic scene, general polity, and scientific research.