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SSC JE Mechanical 2023 – Notification PDF, Exam Date, Apply Online

By BYJU'S Exam Prep  |   Updated on: December 26th, 2023
SSC JE mechanical 2023 notification, exam date and vacancy. Check SSC JE mechanical exam date, syllabus, exam pattern, cut off, question papers, preparation tips and more here.
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SSC JE Mechanical 2023 Exam is organised by Staff Selection Commission. The exam is conducted in two stages, paper 1 and paper 2 to recruit eligible candidates for the post of Junior Engineer in the mechanical engineering branch. Many candidates participate in SSC JE mechanical exam hence, it is important to gather and be aware of all the important information about it. 

But in SSC JE 2023, there are major changes in the exam pattern, in Place of Paper-2 which was of descriptive nature, but now they have changed it to Computer Based Examination (CBT). So Paper 1 & Paper 2 will consist of Objective Type, Multiple choice questions only. The questions will be set both in Hindi & English in Parts-A, B and C of Paper-1 and Paper-2.

Candidates must check SSC JE notification which has been released on the 26th of July. The exam is expected to be held in October. To learn more about SSC JE mechanical 2023 recruitment, candidates should refer to the post below. Check out SSC JE mechanical exam date, syllabus, exam pattern and more below.

Important Dates

SSC JE Mechanical Apply Online –

July 26, 2023- Aug 16, 2023

SSC JE Mechanical 2023: Latest Updates

SSC JE mechanical 2023 notification is available in Official Website. The exam for SSC JE Paper 1 is Scheduled on 9th October to 11th October. It is essential that candidates are aware of the important dates as well as SSC JE mechanical exam schedule which we have provided below.

SSC JE apply online 2022 dates

Staff Selection Commission has also released the SSC JE mechanical application form 2023 which candidates can fill between 26th July to 16th August. We have provided the direct link for SSC JE apply online below to help candidates get easy access to the online form.

SSC JE Mechanical Application Form 2022

Latest Updates:

  • 26th July 2023: SSC JE mechanical notification 2023 has been released along with the application form link.

SSC JE Mechanical Notification 2023

SSC JE mechanical 2023 Notification has been released by the Staff Selection Commission. The notification contains all the important information about the exam which all candidates must know, SSC JE exam date is Scheduled in October 1st Week as per the official Calendar. Hence, candidates must start preparing now in order to crack this exam with the maximum marks possible.

Candidates aspiring to participate in the exam must check out the SSC JE mechanical notification to know the exam schedule, vacancy details, eligibility criteria, application form dates, syllabus, etc. We have provided the direct link to download SSC JE mechanical notification PDF 2023 below for easy access.

Download: SSC JE 2023 Notification PDF

SSC JE Mechanical Exam Date 2023

Candidates who wish to apply for the exam need to know all the important dates related to the examination. Here we have provided SSC JE 2023 important dates to ensure candidates will not miss any important deadlines.

Events

Dates

SSC JE Notification Release Date

26th July 2023

Online Application Start date

26th July 2023

Last date to submit the application form

16th August 2023(23:00)

Last date and time for the generation of offline Challan

16th August 2023

Last date and time for making online fee payment

16th August 2023

Date of ‘Window for Application Form Correction’ and online payment of Correction Charges

17th August 2023 to
18th August 2023(23:00)

SSC JE application form correction end date 

18 August 2023(23:00)

Admit card release date

2 Week Before Exam Date

SSC JE exam date 2023

9th to 11th October 2023 

Paper-1 Result 

To be notified

What is SSC JE?

SSC Junior Engineer exam is the recruitment process conducted by the Staff Selection Commission to appoint suitable candidates for the post of Junior Engineer in various streams. The exam is conducted to recruit candidates for Group-B (non-gazetted) posts. SSC JE is a great opportunity for many engineering candidates who wish to apply for various government jobs. Any candidates who qualify the SSC JE recruitment exam will be appointed to a different department in the government of India. After selection, candidates will be beneficiaries of a handsome salary and various perks and benefits offered by the government of India. 

SSC JE 2023 Mechanical Vacancies

Details regarding the vacancies in SSC JE 2023 will be available only after the release of the notification. Candidates can refer to the previous year SSC JE vacancies given below:

SSC JE 2021 Vacancy for Mechanical 

Name of Organization

Name of Post

SC

ST

OBC

UR

Total

OH

HH

Central Water Commission

Junior Engineer (Mechanical)

3

1

4

13

EWS-2

22

0

0

Border Roads

Organization

(For Male

candidates

only)

Junior Engineer (Electrical and Mechanical)

8

4

15

22

-EWS-6

55

0

0

Military Engineering Services (MES)

Junior Engineer (Electrical and Mechanical)

3

1

5

7

EWS-2

18

0

0

Farakka Barrage Project

Junior Engineer (Mechanical)

0

0

2

4

6

0

0

National Technical Research Organization

Junior Engineer (Mechanical)

0

0

0

1

1

0

0

Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (Andaman Lakshadweep Harbour Works)

Junior Engineer (Mechanical)

0

0

0

1

1

0

0

 

Total

9

9

19

35

72

3

0

SSC JE Mechanical Apply Online 2023

The staff selection commission has released the SSC JE application form 2023 in the recruitment notification on their official website. Candidates who wish to apply will be able to fill out the online form within the application window as specified in the notification. Candidates can refer to the step-by-step instructions for filling the application listed below:

Steps to Apply Online for SSC JE Mechanical 2023

  • Visit the official website of SSC.
  • Click on the link to fill SSC JE mechanical application form.
  • Fill in the application form details accurately.
  • Upload scanned signature and photograph as mentioned.
  • Now, pay the SSC JE Mechanical application fee.
  • Don’t forget to print the application receipt.

SSC JE Mechanical Application Fee 

The application fee for the registration is Rs 100 for general category male candidates. Women and ST/SC/Physically Handicapped/Ex-servicemen are exempted from the application fee.

Category

SSC JE Application Fee

General

Rs 100

Women/OBC/SC/ST/PwD/Ex-Servicemen

Nil

SSC JE Mechanical Eligibility

To apply for the SSC JE exam 2023, candidates must make sure to fulfil the eligibility criteria as described by the officials to reduce the chances of rejection. SSC JE eligibility criteria are primarily based on 2 factors, educational qualification and age limit. Candidates who want to contest the exam must meet these two criteria. Check SSC JE 2023 eligibility criteria below-

Educational Qualifications:

  • To be eligible for the SSC JE exam, candidates must have a recognized engineering diploma or degree in specific disciplines:
  • Junior Engineer (Civil and Structural): A bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent is required.
  • Junior Engineer (Mechanical): A bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent is required.
  • Junior Engineer (Electrical): A bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent is required.
  • Junior Engineer (Electrical and Mechanical): A bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent is required.

SSC JE Age Limit

The age limit for SSC JE as prescribed by the commission is 32 years. The upper age limit for the candidates, however, varies depending on the department and engineering discipline. As per the Government of India, reserved category candidates will be eligible for relaxation in the upper age limit based on their category. SSC JE age limit is given in detail in the table below:

Name of the Organization/Department

Post

Age Limit

Central Water Commission

Junior Engineer (Civil/Mechanical)

Up to 30 years

Central Public Works Department (CPWD)

Junior Engineer (Civil/Electrical)

Up to 32 years

Military Engineer Services (MES)

Junior Engineer (Civil)

Up to 30 years

Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation (Brahmaputra Board)

Junior Engineer (Civil)

Up to 30 years

Military Engineer Services (MES)

Junior Engineer (Electrical and Mechanical)

Up to 30 years

Farakka Barrage Project

Junior Engineer (Civil)

Up to 30 years

Farakka Barrage Project

Junior Engineer (Electrical)

Up to 30 years

Farakka Barrage Project

Junior Engineer (Mechanical)

Up to 30 years

Border Road Organization

Junior Engineer (Civil)

Up to 30 years

Border Road Organization

Junior Engineer (Electrical & Mechanical)

Up to 30 years

Central Water and Power Research Station

Junior Engineer (Civil)

Up to 30 years

Central Water and Power Research Station

Junior Engineer (Electrical)

Up to 30 years

Central Water and Power Research Station

Junior Engineer (Mechanical)

Up to 30 years

Directorate of Quality Assurance (Naval)

Junior Engineer (Mechanical)

Up to 30 years

Directorate of Quality Assurance (Naval)

Junior Engineer (Electrical)

Up to 30 years

National Technical Research Organization (NTRO)

Junior Engineer (Civil)

Up to 30 years

National Technical Research Organization (NTRO)

Junior Engineer (Electrical)

Up to 30 years

National Technical Research Organization (NTRO)

Junior Engineer (Mechanical)

Up to 30 years

Also, there is some age relaxation to certain categories for the mentioned posts which you can check the given link.

SSC JE (ME) Educational Qualification

Candidates must meet SSC JE educational qualifications as mentioned in the notification. The following are the educational qualifications to apply for SSC JE 2023.

Post Name

Qualification

Junior Engineer (Civil), CPWD

B.Tech. / B.E. / Diploma in Civil Engineering

Junior Engineer (Electrical), CPWD

B.Tech. / B.E. / Diploma in Electrical Engineering

JE (Civil), Department of Posts

B.Tech. / B.E. / 3 years Diploma in Civil Engineering

Junior Engineer (Electrical), Department of Posts

B.E. / B.Tech. / 3 years Diploma in Electrical Engineering

SSC Junior Engineer (Civil), MES

B. Tech/ B.E. in Civil Engineering OR else 3 years Diploma in Civil Engineering

At least 2 years of work experience in Civil Engineering

SSC Junior Engineer (Civil)

Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation (Brahmaputra Board)

Three years Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or Institution.

Junior Engineer (Mechanical & Electrical), MES

– B.Tech./B.E. in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering OR must have three years Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

– 2 years of work experience in Electrical or Mechanical engineering

Junior Engineer (QS&C), MES

– B.Tech. / B.E. / or else 3 years Diploma in Civil engineering

OR

– must have passed the Intermediate examination in Building and Quantity Surveying (Sub Divisional-II) from the Institute of Surveyors (India)

Junior Engineer (Civil & Mechanical), Central Water Commission

B.Tech. / B.E. Diploma in Mechanical/Civil Engineering

SSC JE Mechanical Selection Process

It is essential to understand the entire cycle and pattern of the SSC JE selection process. The candidates will be shortlisted in the following stages for the vacant posts.

  • Stage 1: Written examination or Paper 1 (Objective Type). The mode of exam is online and comprises 200 marks.
  • Stage 1: Written examination or Paper 2 (Objective Type). The mode of exam is online and comprises 300 marks.
  • Stage 3: Document Verification (DV)

Candidates must know that no interview will be conducted to shortlist candidates for the SSC JE post. Thus, the final selection of candidates for the vacant posts will be based on their performance in Phases 1 & 2 of the SSC JE exam. The marks obtained in Paper 1 will be normalized.

SSC JE 2023 Mechanical: Exam Pattern

As previously discussed, the SSC JE exam will consist of two papers, Paper 1 and Paper 2. To assist candidates in understanding and preparing for the exam, we have described the SSC JE exam pattern for Paper 1 and Paper 2 in the table below:

SSC JE Exam Pattern for Paper 1

The SSC JE Paper 1 is the first stage of the selection process for SSC JE 2023 exam.

  • SSC JE Paper 1 has 3 sections, general intelligence and reasoning, general awareness and general engineering for civil, electrical and mechanical engineering having only objective questions.
  • The duration of SSC JE paper 1 is 2 hours.
  • All the questions will be objective questions with one question of 1 mark and a negative marking one-third of the marks. 
  • As the SSC JE Paper-1 exam will be held in CBT mode in multiple shifts, therefore, your scores will be normalized.
  • Candidates need to qualify for the SSC JE paper 1 cutoff to move forward in the SSC JE selection process.
  • Check the tables below for the SSC JE exam pattern and marking scheme.

Papers

Mode of Examination

Subject

No. of Questions

Marks

Duration

Paper-1

Computer Based Examination

General Intelligence & Reasoning

50

50

2 Hours

General Awareness

50

50

Part – A General Engineering (Civil & Structural)

OR

Part-B General-Engineering (Electrical)

OR

Part-C General-Engineering (Mechanical)

100

100

There will be negative marking equal to one-third of the marks allotted to the question for wrong answer in Paper-1.Candidates are, therefore, advised to keep this in mind while answering the questions. 

SSC JE Exam Pattern for Paper 2

  • The candidates who clear the SSC JE Paper 1 Cut Off are going to appear for SSC JE Paper-2 CBT Exam. The exam pattern for Paper-2 has been discussed below. 
  • The SSC JE 2023 Paper-2 exam will consist of Objective Type, Multiple choice questions only.
  • SSC JE 2023 Paper 2 exam will have questions only from the technical subject as per your branch mentioned in the notification as Part-A or Part-B or Part-C.

The SSC JE paper 2 will be of 300 marks.

  • Candidates are allowed to bring the Log table, Slide-rule, Calculator, and Steam table.
  • There will be negative marking equal to one-third of the marks allotted to the question for each wrong answer in Paper-2 as well.

Papers 

Mode of Examination

Subjects

Marks

Time

Paper-2 

Computer Based Examination

Part-C General Engineering (Mechanical)

300

2 hours

SSC JE Mechanical Syllabus

The first step to be taken by the candidates for effective preparation is knowing the SSC JE Mechanical Syllabus through which they will be able to know all the important topics from which the question can be asked in the SSC JE examination. You can go through the detailed SSC JE syllabus for mechanical engineering here.

Subjects Weightage (as per previous year)
Fluid Mechanics 30
Strength of Material 06
Theory of Machine 04
Thermodynamics 08
HMT 02
IC Engine 10
Production Engineering 07
Power Plant 22
Machine Design 01
RAC 08
Industrial Engineering
Engineering Mechanics 02

SSC JE Mechanical Admit Card 2023

SSC JE 2023 Admit Card download link will be available on the official website of the Staff Selection Commission. Candidates who successfully complete the application process will be able to download the SSC JE admit card from the official website. Admit Card is an important document without which the candidates will not be able to appear in the examination. Admit card for SSC JE 2023 will contain all the important information required from the candidates on the exam day.

SSC JE Mechanical Preparation Tips

Candidates can refer to some of the tips given below for their SSC JE preparation in order to excel in the examination:

  • SSC JE Exam Pattern and Syllabus: The first step in SSC JE preparation is to know the exam pattern and make a list of all the important topics subject-wise. Candidates should target to complete one topic in a minimum time in order to cover SSC JE Syllabus.
  • Mark your strong and weak topics: Candidates should make a list of all the topics in the SSC JE syllabus and from that mark the topics in which they are good and weak topics separately. Candidates should try to cover their strong topics first and if not much time remaining can leave the weak topics.
  • Previous Year Papers: In order to excel in the examination, candidates need to work on a number of skills like time management, calculation speed, and other skills which are necessary for the exam day. These skills can only be solved with the help of the SSC JE previous year papers and mocks.

SSC JE Mechanical Test Series

Mock tests are crucial as they help you to analyze your progress for exams and also identify your strong and weak areas in different sections. Go through the SSC JE mock tests to practice in an efficient manner.

SSC JE Mechanical Result

SSC JE result will be released sometime after the exam is over. Candidates who will take the exam can access their results online. Because the results are in PDF format, candidates will not need their login information to view them. Tier 1 exam results will be released first. Candidates who pass the Tier 1 exam will be called to take the SSC JE Tier 2 exam. After the Tier 2 exam, the commission will publish the results.

SSC JE Final Result 2022

SSC JE 2022 result for the tier 1 exam was released on 18 January 2023. The result was released in PDF format. Candidates who passed the tier 1 exam were eligible to write the tier 2 exam held on 26 February 2023. The result comprises various details such as the candidate’s name, roll number, category, date of birth, etc.

SSC JE Salary

SSC JE officers are classified as Group B. Salary for various positions can motivate candidates to focus on their preparation and pass the exam on their first attempt. Because there are numerous vacancies under the SSC JE examination, the table below comprehensively describes the structure of SSC JE salary for all posts.

Post Name

SSC JE Gross Salary

SSC JE In-Hand Salary

Central Water Commission Department, Junior Engineer (Civil) group, Grade ‘B’

Rs 4,200, 32,667 – 37,119

Rs 29,455 – 33,907

Central Water Commission Department, Junior Engineer (Mechanical) group, Grade “B”

Rs 4,200, 32,667 – 37,119

Rs 29,455 – 33,907

CPWD Junior Engineer (Civil) Department, Grade “B”

Rs 4,200, 32,667 – 37,119

Rs 29,455 – 33,907

CPWD Junior Engineer (Electrical) Department, Grade “B”

Rs 4,200, 32,667 – 37,119

Rs 29,455 – 33,907

Junior Engineer (Civil) Department, Grade “B”

Rs 4,200, 32,667 – 37,119

Rs 29,455 – 33,907

Junior Engineer (Electrical) Department, Grade “B”

Rs 4,200, 32,667 – 37,119

Rs 29,455 – 33,907

MES Junior Engineer(Civil) Department, Grade “B”

Rs 4,200, 32,667 – 37,119

Rs 29,455 – 33,907

MES Junior Engineer(Electrical and Mechanical) Department, Grade “B”

Rs 4,200, 32,667 – 37,119

Rs 29,455 – 33,907

MES Junior Engineer (Quantity Surveying & Contract) Department, Grade “B”

Rs 4,200, 32,667 – 37,119

Rs 29,455 – 33,907

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