SSC Junior Engineer JE Paper I Answer Key 2025

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Important Dates

• Application Begin : 30/06/2025
• Last Date for Apply Online: 21/07/2025 upto 11:59 PM
• Last Date Pay Exam Fee : 21/07/2025
• Paper I Exam Date : 06-11-2025 to 16-11-2025
• Answer Key Released : 19-12-2025
• Objection Last Date : 25-12-2025 upto 11:59 PM
• Final Answer Key : To be announced
• Paper I Result Announced : To be announced
• Paper II Exam Date : To be announced

Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS : ₹100/-
• SC / ST / PWD / Women : No Fee
• Pay the Exam Fee Through Online Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, E-Challan Only.

Age Limit & Selection Process

• Age Limit: Minimum 18 years and Maximum 30/32 years (as on 01-08-2025) [Post-wise relaxation for OBC/SC/ST/PWD]
• Selection Process: Paper-I (Computer Based – 200 Marks Qualifying) + Paper-II (Computer Based Descriptive – 300 Marks) + Document Verification. Final Merit based on Paper-II Marks.

Vacancy Details- Total 1731 Posts

• Diploma / Degree in Civil Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Electrical Engineering / relevant discipline from a recognized University / Institute.
• 2 years experience in relevant field (relaxable).
• Various Departments: CPWD, MES, BRO etc.

Salary & Pay Scale Details

• Junior Engineer: Level-6 – ₹35,400 – 1,12,400/- (7th Pay Commission)
• Additional Benefits: DA (Currently 53%), HRA (27%/18%/9% in X/Y/Z cities), Medical, Travel Allowance, Pension, Group Insurance
• Job Security: Central Govt Employee Benefits with Promotion Opportunities
• Career Growth: Promotions to Assistant Engineer, Executive Engineer based on seniority & exams

Exam Pattern & Competition Analysis

• Exam Type: Paper-I: Online CBT Objective
• Total Questions: 200 Questions for 200 Marks
• Duration: 120 Minutes (160 min for scribes)
• Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer
• Competition Ratio: Approximately 1:500 (High competition, ~8-10 Lakh applicants expected)
• Preparation Time: 6-12 months recommended for comprehensive preparation

Answer Key Objection Process

• Process: Login to SSC Portal > Raise Objection > Pay ₹100 per question (refundable if valid)
• Documents Required: Proof of correct answer (textbook/page ref)
• Next Steps: Final Answer Key > Paper-I Result > Paper-II Exam

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