SSC JE 2025: Key Dates, Updated Vacancies, and Syllabus Breakdown

The SSC Junior Engineer (JE) 2025 examination offers an excellent opportunity for engineering graduates and diploma holders seeking a stable career in various central government departments. Conducted by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC), this exam recruits candidates in disciplines like Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering.

Here’s a complete overview of the important dates, revised vacancies, and syllabus details for SSC JE 2025 to help you prepare effectively.

SSC JE 2025 Exam Dates (Tentative)

Candidates should keep track of the following important dates related to the SSC JE 2025 recruitment process:

Event	Date
Notification Released	August 5, 2025
Online Application Period	June 30 – July 21, 2025
Paper 1 (Tier 1) Exam	October 27 – 31, 2025
Paper 2 (Tier 2) Exam	Date Yet to Be Announced

Note: The online application window has officially closed. Applicants should now focus their attention on preparation for the upcoming Paper 1 exam.

Revised Vacancies for SSC JE 2025

This year, SSC has revised the total number of vacancies for the Junior Engineer recruitment:

• Current Total Vacancies: 1,731
• Earlier Announced: 1,340 vacancies

The increase in available posts provides a wider scope for aspirants to secure a position. Vacancies are distributed across multiple government organizations, including:

• Central Public Works Department (CPWD)
• Border Roads Organization (BRO)
• Military Engineering Services (MES)
• Central Water Commission
• Farakka Barrage Project and others.

📌 Make sure to review the category-wise and department-wise breakdown on the official SSC website before the exam to better understand your options.

SSC JE 2025 Syllabus Overview

The exam is conducted in two stages: Paper 1 (Objective Type) and Paper 2 (Descriptive Type). Here’s what each paper includes:

Paper 1: Objective (Computer-Based Test)

• General Intelligence & Reasoning
• General Awareness
• General Engineering (Civil / Mechanical / Electrical) – based on the candidate’s selected discipline

Paper 2: Descriptive (Written Test)

• Focuses entirely on the core engineering subject chosen during registration
• Tests in-depth understanding of technical topics like
  – Building Materials
  – Fluid Mechanics
  – Structural Design (for Civil)
  – Thermal Engineering (for Mechanical)
  – Electrical Machines and Power Systems (for Electrical)

Tip: Candidates should refer to the latest SSC JE syllabus PDF and practice with mock tests and previous year papers for optimal preparation.