SSC JE Paper 1 Syllabus Question Paper Pattern

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SSC JE Paper 1 Syllabus, Exam Analysis and Topic wise Question Paper Pattern of SSC
JE Examination.

Scheme of Examination: Written Tests (500 marks)

Paper-I (Objective Type- Multiple Choice questions) 200 marks, Duration of
Exam- 2 Hours
(i) General Intelligence & Reasoning 50 Marks
(ii) General Awareness 50 marks
(iii) Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering 100 marks
Paper -II (Conventional Type) Duration of Exam 2 Hours
Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering -300 marks

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

Standard of Questions:
The standard of the questions in Engineering subjects will be approximately of the level
of Diploma in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering from a recognized Institute, Board
or University recognized by All India Board of Technical Education.

SSC JE Paper 1 Syllabus

Part-I, General Intelligence & Reasoning (50 questions):
Syllabus: The Syllabus for General Intelligence would include questions of both verbal
and non-verbal type. The test may include questions on analogies, similarities,
differences, space visualization, problem solving, analysis, judgement, decision making,
visual memory, discrimination, observation, relationship concepts,
arithmetical reasoning, verbal and figure classification, arithmetical number series etc.
The test will also include questions designed to test the candidates abilities to deal with
abstract ideas and symbols and their relationships, arithmetical computations and other
analytical functions.

Topic wise Question Pattern of SSC JE Exam, Paper-I, 2014:

Verbal = 41 questions
Topic Number of questions

Related word/letters/number 9

Odd number/letters/figures/number pair 9

Meaningful order 1

Dictionary 1

Series one term missing 6

Coding/Decoding 2

Simple math 3

Math symbols 2

Word formation 1

Trends & Operations Missing number 3

Distance/Direction 2

Statements conclusion 2

Non Verbal: 9 questions

Topic Number of questions

Figure identification from pieces 1

 Topic Number of questions

Figures counting 1

Venn diagram 1

Relation through figures 1

Figure pattern 2

Mirror Image 1

Paper folding 1

Matrix 1

Part II, General Awareness (50 questions):

Syllabus: Questions are designed to test the ability of candidates general awareness of
the environment around him and its application to society. Questions are also designed
to test knowledge of current events and of such matters of everyday observation and
experience in their scientific aspect as may be expected of an educated person. The test
will also include questions relating to India and its neighbouring countries especially
pertaining to Sports, History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General polity
including Indian Constitution, and Scientific Research etc.

Topic wise SSC JE Paper 1 Syllabus and Question Pattern, Exam

2014:

Topic Number of Questions

Economics 6

History 6
 Topic Number of Questions

Geography 10

Political Science 7

Biology 8

Physics 4

Chemistry 4

Environment/Pollution 2

Computer 2

Sports 1

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Topics for SSC JE Syllabus for Civil Exam

2016
1) Building Materials

Weightage: 20 25 Questions

Easy to solve, Less Time Consuming, Moderate Accuracy Possible, Theoretical

Questions.
 Question Types/ Sub Topics: Cement, Concrete, Stone & Brick Masonary,
Aggregates, Timber & Paints

Mock Quiz: Practice Quiz 1

2) Surveying

Weightage: 10 12 Questions

Less Time Consuming, Mixed Questions Asked (Theory + Numericals).

Question Types/ Sub Topics: Principles, Linear Measurement, Angular

Measurement & Levelling, Contouring, Tachometric Survey, Curve Setting, Earth
Work Calculation, Advanced Surveying Equipment.

3) Hydraulics :

Weightage: 10 12 Questions

Very Time Consuming, Mixed Questions Less Theory More Numericals, High
Accuracy Possible.

Question Types/ Sub Topics: Fluid properties, hydrostatics, measurements of flow,

Bernoullis theorem, Flow in open channels & pipes, Pumps & Turbines. Note that
you should devote time to Pumps and Turbines only after you cover the rest of the
topics).

4) Strength of Materials :

Weightage: 10 12 Questions

Easy to Solve, Less Time Consuming, High Accuracy Possible.

Question Types/ Sub Topics: Elasticity constants, types of beams (determinate

and indeterminate), Bending Moment and Shear force diagrams of simply
supported, Cantilever and over hanging beams, Torsion and Springs, Columns.

5) RCC Design :
 Weightage: 10 12 Questions

Easy to Solve, Moderately Time Consuming, Low to Moderate Accuracy Possible.

Question Types/ Sub Topics: Limit State and Working Stress methods, Refer IS
456:2000 code to solve Direct questions, Singly Reinforced Beams & Double
Reinforced Beams, Shear Strength, Columns, Slabs & Footings, Staircases,
Retaining wall, Water tanks.

6) Steel Design :

Weightage: 8 12 Questions

Moderately Time Consuming, Tricky Questions.

Question Types/ Sub Topics: Refer IS800:2007 to solve Direct Questions, General
design principles including riveted & welded connections, Column, Tension
Members, Beam, Roof Truss & Girder

7) Estimating, Costing and Valuation :

Weightage: 5 8 Questions

Can be Time Consuming because of Extreme Non Predictibility of Questions, Low

to Moderate Accuracy Possible, Focus on Theoretical Concepts of valuation.

Question Types/ Sub Topics: Estimation & Measurement of Brick work (Modular &
Traditional bricks), RCC work, Shuttering, Timber work, Painting, Flooring,
Plastering, Trapezodial formula, Simpsons rule, etc.

8) Soil Mechanics :

Weightage: 5 8 Questions

Easy to Solve, Less Time Consuming, High Accuracy Possible, Relatively less
questions asked since last 2 years.
 Question Types/ Sub Topics: Basic principles including phase diagram, index
properties, classification. Permeability & effective stress, Compaction &
consolidation. Shear strength of soils a) Triaxial shear test b) Direct shear test c)
Vane shear test. Bearing capacity of soil. Earth pressure theories.

9) Irrigation Engineering :

Weightage: 3 5 Questions

Less Time Consuming, High Accuracy Possible, Relatively less questions asked
since last 2 years.

Question Types/ Sub Topics: Water Requirement of crops Definition, necessity,

benefits, 2II 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. Design of canals a) Laceys theory b)
Kennedys theory c) Type of canal
Weir and barrage, Floods & River training including cross drainage works.

10) Transportation Engineering :

Weightage: 0 4 Questions

Easy to Solve, Less Time Consuming, High Accuracy Possible, Relatively less
questions asked since last 2 years.

Question Types/ Sub Topics: Highway Engineering: Geometric design, Pavement

design, Highway materials including aggregates & bitumen, Traffic engineering,
Railway Engineering.

We hope that this SSC JE Syllabus 2016 helps you understand what to expect in the
paper. Do let us know if you need more help.

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