SSC JE 2025 Civil Engineering Syllabus: Paper 1 & Paper 2, A Complete Guide to Prepare for the Exam

17 Nov 2025, 07:19 AM

SSC JE Syllabus 2025, Explore Paper 1 & Paper 2 Syllabus

The SSC JE (Staff Selection Commission Junior Engineer) 2025 exam is a golden opportunity for engineering graduates and diploma holders to secure prestigious government jobs in organizations like CPWD, MES, BRO, and others. For Civil Engineering aspirants, the 2025 edition of SSC JE is expected to maintain its high competitiveness, making it essential to have a thorough understanding of the syllabus and stay informed about exam dates.

In this blog, we’ll provide a detailed breakdown of the SSC JE Civil Engineering syllabus for 2025, along with the important dates and preparation tips. Whether you are a first-time candidate or a repeater, this guide will ensure you are well-prepared to tackle the exam with confidence.

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SSC JE 2025 Syllabus.

The SSC JE 2025 syllabus is designed to assess candidates' technical knowledge, reasoning skills, and general awareness, ensuring they are well-prepared for roles in government engineering departments. The syllabus is divided into three sections: General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Awareness, and the core technical subject of Civil Engineering. While the first two sections test problem-solving abilities and knowledge of current events, the Civil Engineering section delves into topics like Building Materials, Surveying, Soil Mechanics, and Structural Engineering etc. A thorough understanding of the syllabus is crucial for devising an effective preparation strategy and excelling in the exam.

SSC JE 2025 Exam Overview.

The SSC JE (Staff Selection Commission Junior Engineer) exam is conducted to recruit engineers for prestigious government departments and organizations such as CPWD, MES, and BRO. Here's an updated overview of the exam:

Aspect	Details
Exam Conducting Body	Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Posts Offered	Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Quantity Surveying & Contracts)
Exam Level	National
Eligibility Criteria	Degree/Diploma in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical)
Selection Process	- Paper 1: Computer-Based Test (Objective) - Paper 2: Computer-Based Test (Objective - Technical Subject)
Job Locations	Central Government Departments, and Ministries across India
Age Limit	Varies by department (usually 30-32 years with relaxations for reserved categories)
Exam Mode	Online (Computer-Based Test for both Paper 1 and Paper 2)
Frequency	Annually

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SSC JE Exam pattern.

The SSC JE 2025 exam follows a two-paper format, with both papers consisting of objective-type questions. Below is the detailed exam pattern for Civil Engineering:

Paper	Type	Mode of Examination	Duration	Marks	Number of Questions
Paper 1	Objective (Multiple Choice)	Online (Computer-Based Test)	2 hours	200	200 (50 from General Awareness, 50 from General Intelligence & Reasoning, 100 from Civil Engineering)
Paper 2	Objective (Multiple Choice)	Online (Computer-Based Test)	2 hours	300	100 (All Civil Engineering-related questions)

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SSC JE Paper 1 Exam pattern.

Paper 1 of the SSC JE 2025 exam is an objective-type, computer-based test. Below is the detailed exam pattern for Paper 1:

Section	Type	Mode of Examination	Duration	Marks	Number of Questions
General Intelligence and Reasoning	Objective (Multiple Choice)	Online (Computer-Based Test)		50	50
GK/GS	Objective (Multiple Choice)	Online (Computer-Based Test)		50	50
Civil Engineering (Technical)	Objective (Multiple Choice)	Online (Computer-Based Test)		100	100
Total			2 hours	200	200

Paper 1 of the SSC JE exam has a negative marking of 1/4 for each incorrect answer.

SSC JE Paper 2 Exam pattern.

In Paper 2, all questions will be technical and related to Civil Engineering, testing the candidate's proficiency in various engineering topics like structural analysis, surveying, soil mechanics, building materials, concrete technology, etc.

Section	Type	Mode of Examination	Duration	Marks	Number of Questions
Civil Engineering (Technical)	Objective	Online (Computer-Based Test)	2 hours	300	100 (All Civil Engineering-related questions)

Paper 2 of the SSC JE exam has a negative marking of 1/3 for each incorrect answer.

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SSC JE Syllabus 2025 – Paper 1

The SSC JE Paper 1 will be conducted in computer-based mode and includes 200 questions from General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, and General Engineering (Civil & Structural, Electrical & Mechanical). Candidates are advised to thoroughly review the detailed syllabus tabulated below to commence their effective preparation for securing the highest score:

Section	Topics Covered
1. General Intelligence and Reasoning	Analogies, Classification, Series (Number and Alphabet), Coding-Decoding, Syllogism, Blood Relations, Direction Sense Test, Puzzles, Non-Verbal Reasoning (Mirror images, paper folding, embedded figures), Data Interpretation, Venn Diagrams
2. General Awareness	Current Affairs (National and International), Indian History (Ancient, Medieval, Modern), Geography (Physical, Economic, Social), Indian Polity and Constitution, Indian Economy (Budget, GDP, Economic Developments), Science and Technology (Physics, Chemistry, Biology), Environment and Ecology, Static GK (Indian culture, famous places, books and authors)
3. Civil Engineering (Technical)	Building Materials, Estimating, Costing and Valuation, Surveying, Soil Mechanics, Hydraulics, Irrigation Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Environmental Engineering. Structural Engineering: Theory of Structures, Concrete Technology, RCC Design, Steel Design.

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SSC JE Syllabus 2025 – Paper 2

Candidates who pass Paper 1 will be shortlisted to appear for Paper 2 which is a specific discipline paper. The SSC JE Paper 2 will contain questions from various core subjects of the chosen discipline. It will contain 100 questions awarding a maximum of 300 marks for 2 hours.
The questions will appear from the specific subjects of the Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical branches to test the aspirant’s conceptual knowledge in their respective discipline. To prepare for the exam in a structured manner, candidates are advised to carefully review the topic-wise syllabus to perform well in the examination. We have compiled the subject-wise details of topics included under the SSC JE Syllabus for Paper 2 in this section:

Topic	Subtopics
Building Materials	Physical and Chemical properties, classification, standard tests, uses, manufacture/quarrying of materials (building stones, silicate-based materials, cement, asbestos products, timber, wood-based products, laminates, bituminous materials, paints, varnishes).
Estimating, Costing and Valuation	Estimate, glossary of technical terms, analysis of rates, methods and unit of measurement, items of work (earthwork, brickwork, RCC work, shuttering, timber work, painting, flooring, plastering). Cost estimate of various structures (septic tank, flexible pavements, tube well, steel truss, piles, pile-caps). Valuation – value and cost, scrap value, salvage value, depreciation, methods of valuation.
Surveying	Principles of surveying, chain surveying, prismatic compass, compass traversing, bearings, plane table surveying, theodolite traversing, levelling, contouring, curvature corrections, contour map, tachometric survey, earthwork calculation, advanced surveying equipment.
Soil Mechanics	Soil origin, phase diagram, void ratio, porosity, grain size distribution, Atterberg’s limits, ISI soil classification, permeability of soil, consolidation, shear strength of soils, soil compaction, earth pressure theories, bearing capacity of soils, standard penetration test.
Hydraulics	Fluid properties, hydrostatics, Bernoulli’s theorem, flow through pipes, open channels, weirs, flumes, pumps and turbines.
Irrigation Engineering	Definition and necessity of irrigation, types and methods, hydrology, water requirements of crops, irrigation efficiencies, canal lining, wells, flood causes and control, land reclamation, major irrigation projects in India.
Transportation Engineering	Highway engineering, geometric design, pavement materials, design of flexible and rigid pavements, drainage, railway engineering (track components, geometry, points and crossings), traffic engineering (traffic surveys, speed-flow-density relationships, traffic signs, road safety).
Environmental Engineering	Quality of water, purification, sanitation, sewerage systems, sewage treatment, surface water drainage, solid waste management, air and noise pollution control.
Theory of Structures	Elasticity constants, types of beams, bending moment, shear force diagrams, moment of inertia, torsion, critical load, slope-deflection of beams, columns, and retaining walls.
Concrete Technology	Properties, mix design, batching, mixing, compaction, curing, quality control, hot and cold weather concreting, repair and maintenance of concrete structures.
RCC Design	Design of reinforced concrete beams (flexural, shear, bond strength), cantilever beams, T-beams, slabs, isolated footings, retaining walls, water tanks (Limit State and Working Stress methods).
Steel Design	Steel design and construction of steel columns, beams, roof trusses, plate girders.