SSC JE CE Paper 1 Syllabus & Exam Pattern
Updated 2026
Examination Pattern 2026
The SSC JE Civil examination follows a well-defined structure consisting of two papers. Both papers are conducted in an objective (MCQ) format. Understanding the distribution of marks and the time limit is essential for effective exam preparation.
| Exam | Type | Subjects | Marks | Time |
|---|
| Paper 1 | Objective/MCQs | General Intelligence & Reasoning | 50 | 2 Hours (2 hrs 40 mins for Scribe) |
| - | - | General Awareness | 50 | - |
| - | - | General Engineering (Civil) | 100 | - |
| Paper 2 | Objective/MCQs | General Engineering (Civil) | 300 | 2 Hours (2 hrs 40 mins for Scribe) |
Paper 1 acts as the initial filter, covering a broad range of topics including general awareness and intelligence, while Paper 2 provides a specialized, technical challenge focusing exclusively on civil engineering expertise.
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