SSC JE Syllabus 2026: Paper 1 and Paper 2 Topic-Wise Guide
The SSC JE syllabus is broader this year than ever before. Along with the familiar Civil, Electrical and Mechanical streams, the 2026 notice adds four new technical subjects for the new Junior Engineer (Telecom) and Scientific Assistant (IMD) posts. Paper 1 still tests Reasoning and General Awareness, while Paper 2 is now the only paper that decides your merit.
This guide sets out the complete SSC JE syllabus 2026 for both papers, branch by branch, in a format you can turn straight into a study plan. Every topic listed here comes from Section 14 (Indicative Syllabus) of the official SSC Junior Engineer Examination 2026 notice, published on ssc.gov.in on 2 September 2026.
SSC JE Syllabus 2026 at a Glance
Paper | Sections | Questions / Marks | What It Decides |
|---|---|---|---|
Paper 1 (CBT) | General Intelligence and Reasoning | 50 / 50 | Qualifying; shortlists candidates for Paper 2 |
General Awareness | 50 / 50 | ||
General Engineering (your opted part) | 100 / 100 | ||
Paper 2 (CBT) | General Engineering (same opted part) | 100 / 300 | Final merit and post allocation |
Both papers last 2 hours and carry negative marking (0.25 marks in Paper 1, 1 mark in Paper 2)
How the SSC JE Syllabus Is Structured
Three rules shape how you should read the syllabus.
Two compulsory sections. Reasoning and General Awareness appear only in Paper 1 and are the same for every candidate.
One technical part, locked. You attempt one technical part (A to G), matched to the post and the subject you chose in your application form. The same part appears in both papers, and SSC will not change it later.
Two difficulty standards. Civil, Electrical and Mechanical questions are set at approximately diploma level. Computer Science and IT, Electronics and Telecommunication, Physics and Telecommunication questions are set at approximately graduation level.
Post | Technical Part | Standard |
|---|---|---|
JE (Civil) | Part A: Civil and Structural Engineering | Diploma |
JE (Electrical) | Part B: Electrical Engineering | Diploma |
JE (Mechanical) | Part C: Mechanical Engineering | Diploma |
Scientific Assistant, IMD | Part D (CS and IT), Part E (Electronics and Telecom) or Part F (Physics) | Graduation |
JE (Telecom) | Part G: Telecommunication Engineering | Graduation |
SSC JE Syllabus for Paper 1
General Intelligence and Reasoning (50 Questions)
General Intelligence & Reasoning (50 Questions) | • Analogies, similarities, and differences • Space visualisation, visual memory, and observation • Problem-solving, analysis, judgement, and decision-making • Discrimination and relationship concepts • Arithmetical reasoning and arithmetical number series • Verbal and figure classification • Abstract ideas, symbols, relationships, and arithmetical computations |
General Awareness (50 Questions)
General Awareness (50 Questions) | • Current events and everyday science • India and neighbouring countries (History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Polity, and Scientific Research) | Core Nature: Designed to test everyday observation without requiring specialised academic discipline. Strategy: Prioritise steady reading over deep study. Complete static GK once, then regularly follow current affairs up to the exam. |
General Engineering in Paper 1 (100 Questions)
Paper 1 lists the major subjects of each technical part. Paper 2 then lists detailed topics under the same headings.
Part | Subjects Listed for Paper 1 |
|---|---|
A: Civil | Engineering Mechanics, Solid Mechanics, Structural Analysis, Construction Materials and Management, Estimating, Costing and Valuation, Concrete Structures, Steel Structures, Surveying, Soil Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics, Hydrology and Irrigation, Environmental Engineering, Transportation (Traffic) Engineering |
B: Electrical | Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering, Magnetic Circuits, AC Fundamentals, Measurement and Measuring Instruments, Electrical Machines, Special Electric Machines and Synchronous Generators, Generation, Transmission and Distribution, Estimation and Costing, Utilisation of Electrical Energy, Basic Electronics, Power Electronics |
C: Mechanical | Engineering Mechanics, Strength of Materials, Theory of Machines, Machine Design, Materials Science, Thermal Engineering, Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machinery, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Metrology and Measurement, Advanced Manufacturing Processes |
D: CS and IT | Engineering Mathematics, Digital Logic, Computer Organisation and Architecture, Programming and Data Structures, Algorithms, Theory of Computation, Compiler Design, Operating System, Databases, Computer Networks |
E: Electronics and Telecom | Electronics (components, diodes, transistors, amplifiers, network theorems, AC and three-phase circuits, digital electronics) and Telecommunications (antennas, propagation, modulation, multiplexing, digital and wireless communication) |
F: Physics | Mathematical Methods, Mechanics, Properties of Matter, Oscillations, Waves, Optics, Electricity, Magnetism, Kinetic Theory, Thermodynamics, Modern Physics, Solid State Physics, Semiconductor Devices, Analog and Digital Electronics |
G: Telecom | Engineering Mathematics, Network Analysis, Signals and Systems, Electronic Devices, Analog Circuits, Digital Circuits, Control Systems, Analog and Digital Communications, Electromagnetics |
Because the headings match, one round of preparation serves both papers. Paper 1 tends to reward quick recall, while Paper 2 needs depth and numerical accuracy.
SSC JE Syllabus for Paper 2
Part A: Civil and Structural Engineering
Unit | Key Topics |
|---|---|
Engineering Mechanics | Force systems, free-body diagrams, equilibrium, friction, centre of mass, moment of inertia |
Solid Mechanics | SFD and BMD, stress-strain, bending and shear stresses, torsion, column buckling |
Structural Analysis | Determinate and indeterminate structures, trusses, arches, cables, frames, slope deflection, moment distribution, influence lines |
Construction Materials and Management | Bricks, stone, timber, cement, aggregates, concrete mix design and testing; PERT and CPM |
Estimating, Costing and Valuation | Estimates, rate analysis, valuation, detailed estimates |
Concrete and Steel Structures | Working stress and limit state design; beams, slabs, columns, footings, retaining walls; bolted and welded connections; plastic analysis |
Surveying | Chain, compass, plane table, levelling, traversing, triangulation, theodolite, tacheometry, total station |
Soil Mechanics | Phase relationships, classification, permeability, flow nets, effective stress, compaction, consolidation, shear strength |
Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics | Fluid properties and statics, flow equations, pipe flow, open channel flow, hydraulic jump |
Hydrology and Irrigation | Hydrologic cycle, hydrographs, flood routing, well hydraulics; duty and delta, dams, spillways, canals |
Environmental Engineering | Water quality and treatment, sewerage and wastewater treatment, air pollution, solid waste management |
Transportation | Highway geometric design, railway track speed and cant, pavement design using IRC codes, traffic studies, Webster's signal design |
Part B: Electrical Engineering
Unit | Key Topics |
|---|---|
Fundamentals | Circuit elements, KCL, KVL, node and mesh analysis, Thevenin, Norton, superposition, maximum power transfer |
Magnetic Circuits | Flux, reluctance, MMF, self and mutual inductance |
AC Fundamentals | RMS and average values, series and parallel circuits, resonance, three-phase circuits, power factor |
Measurement | Ammeters, voltmeters, wattmeters, bridges, energy meters, megger, CT and PT |
Electrical Machines | Transformers, DC machines, induction motors: starting, speed control, braking, torque-speed characteristics |
Special Machines and Synchronous Generators | Fractional kW motors, servomotors, armature reaction, parallel operation, synchronisation |
Generation, Transmission and Distribution | Power stations, load and demand factors, line parameters, corona, Ferranti effect, circuit breakers, protection, cables |
Estimation and Costing | Lighting schemes, installation, earthing and IE Rules |
Utilisation | Illumination, heating, welding, electroplating, traction and drives |
Basic and Power Electronics | Diodes, rectifiers, clipping, clamping, BJT, FET, amplifiers, oscillators; thyristors, buck, boost and buck-boost converters, controlled rectifiers |
Part C: Mechanical Engineering
Unit | Key Topics |
|---|---|
Engineering Mechanics and Strength of Materials | Equilibrium, Lami's theorem, friction, centroids; stress-strain, SFD and BMD, deflection, torsion, thin cylinders |
Theory of Machines | Cams, belt and gear drives, gear trains, flywheels, governors, balancing, vibration, brakes, clutches |
Machine Design | Stresses, fatigue, theories of failure, joints, keys, shafts, couplings, gears, springs, fasteners, welded joints |
Materials Science | Crystal structure, iron-carbon diagram, heat treatment, steels and cast iron, alloys, testing, NDT, corrosion |
Thermal Engineering | Laws of thermodynamics, power plants, steam generators and turbines, IC engines and cycles, compressors, refrigeration and air conditioning, gas turbines, heat transfer, heat exchangers |
Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machinery | Fluid properties, pipe flow, impact of jets, hydraulic turbines, centrifugal and reciprocating pumps |
Industrial Engineering | Plant layout, work study, production planning, quality control, inventory control |
Manufacturing Engineering | Casting, forming, welding, lathe, drilling, milling, grinding, gear making, press working |
Metrology and Measurement | Accuracy and precision, linear and angular measurement, comparators, surface finish, CMM, limits, fits and tolerances |
Advanced Manufacturing | Jigs and fixtures, CNC, PLC, non-traditional machining (EDM, ECM, AJM, LBM, EBM), CAD/CAM, robots, FMS |
Parts D, E and F: Scientific Assistant (IMD)
Part | Key Topics |
|---|---|
D: Computer Science and IT | Discrete maths, linear algebra, calculus, probability; digital logic; computer organisation; C programming and data structures; algorithms; theory of computation; compiler design; operating systems; databases and SQL; computer networks |
E: Electronics and Telecom | Components, diodes, transistors, amplifiers, oscillators, network theorems, AC and three-phase circuits, resonance, digital electronics, ADC/DAC; antennas, propagation, AM, SSB, FM, pulse modulation, multiplexing, digital communication, fibre optics, RF and satellite communication |
F: Physics | Calculus, vectors, Fourier series; mechanics; properties of matter; oscillations and waves; optics; electricity and magnetism, Maxwell's equations; kinetic theory; thermodynamics and statistical distributions; modern physics; solid state physics; semiconductor devices; op-amps and logic gates |
Part G: JE (Telecom)
Unit | Key Topics |
|---|---|
Engineering Mathematics | Linear algebra, calculus, differential equations, vector analysis, complex analysis, probability |
Network Analysis | Circuit theorems, transient analysis with Laplace transform, two-port parameters |
Signals and Systems | Fourier, Laplace and z-transforms, sampling, convolution, LTI systems |
Electronic Devices and Circuits | Semiconductor physics, PN junction, BJT, MOSFET, amplifiers, op-amps, digital circuits, data converters, memories |
Control Systems | Transfer functions, signal flow graphs, stability (Routh, Nyquist), Bode and root locus, state variables |
Communications | Random processes, noise, AM and FM systems, information theory, PCM, digital modulation, error-correcting codes |
Electro magnetics | Maxwell's equations, plane waves, transmission lines, Smith chart, waveguides, antennas |
Topics to Check in Older Study Material
Many candidates prepare from notes or books written for earlier SSC JE cycles. The 2026 notice lists some units explicitly that older topic lists often grouped differently or covered briefly. Check that your material covers these:
Civil: Structural analysis methods (slope deflection, moment distribution, influence lines), PERT and CPM, hydrology, air pollution, solid waste management, and railway track geometry.
Electrical: Power Electronics as a separate unit, including thyristor firing circuits and DC-DC converters.
Mechanical: Metrology and Measurement, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science, and Advanced Manufacturing Processes such as CNC, PLC, CAD/CAM and FMS.
New posts: Parts D to G are new this year, so the pool of past SSC questions for these subjects is small. Graduation-level textbooks and practice questions from similar technical exams will help more than SSC previous-year papers here.
Does SSC Publish Subject-Wise Weightage?
Official Subject-Wise Weightage | No official weightage published. The official SSC notice specifies only section-wise mark splits for Paper 1 (General Intelligence & Reasoning: 50, General Awareness: 50, Technical Engineering: 100). |
Status of Online Weightage Tables | Third-party estimates based on past paper analysis; useful for spotting general trends but not officially binding. |
Impact of Syllabus Changes | Handle historical weightage trends cautiously (especially for Mechanical Engineering and newly added sections) due to post-2026 syllabus updates. |
Recommended Candidate Action | Analyse recent official SSC JE previous-year question papers (PYQs) independently to identify recurring topics and high-frequency units. |
How to Turn the SSC JE Syllabus into a Study Plan
Build a tracker. Copy your part's Paper 2 units into a sheet. Add columns for "concept done", "PYQs solved", "formula sheet made" and "mock accuracy".
Study for depth once. Prepare each unit to Paper 2 depth. This covers the Paper 1 version of the same unit automatically.
Separate theory from numericals. Some units lean on facts and definitions, such as materials, estimating and IE Rules. Others lean on calculation, such as structural analysis, machines and thermal engineering. Schedule both types each week.
Keep Paper 1 sections warm. Spend 30 to 45 minutes daily on Reasoning and General Awareness. You need them to clear Paper 1, and their marks are used to break ties in Paper 2.
Test by unit, then by paper. Begin with chapter-wise tests. Move to full-length SSC JE mock tests once about 60 percent of your syllabus is complete.
Update the tracker after every mock. Mark units where accuracy falls below your target and return to them the following week.
With Paper 1 tentatively scheduled for October/November 2026 and Paper 2 for December 2026, most candidates will cover the syllabus once before Paper 1 and use the gap before Paper 2 for deeper numerical practice.
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