The Staff Selection Commission has released the SSC JE Civil syllabus 2026 along with the official notification. The examination consists of two computer-based papers covering General Intelligence, General Awareness, and Civil and Structural Engineering.
Here is the simple and complete exam pattern and syllabus for Junior Engineer Civil candidates.
SSC JE Civil Exam Pattern 2026
Paper I Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 50 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| General Engineering – Civil and Structural | 100 | 100 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
- Mode: Computer-Based Examination
- Duration: 2 hours
- Negative marking: 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer
- Question type: Objective multiple-choice questions
- Languages: English and Hindi
- Nature: Qualifying
Candidates will be shortlisted for Paper II based on their normalized Paper I marks.
Paper II Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Engineering – Civil and Structural | 100 | 300 |
- Mode: Computer-Based Examination
- Duration: 2 hours
- Negative marking: 1 mark for each incorrect answer
- Question type: Objective multiple-choice questions
- Languages: English and Hindi
Final selection will be based on the normalized marks obtained in Paper II and the candidate’s post and department preferences.
Eligible candidates using a scribe will receive 2 hours and 40 minutes for each paper.
Minimum Qualifying Marks
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| Unreserved | 30% |
| OBC/EWS | 25% |
| Other categories | 20% |
Candidates must secure the prescribed minimum marks separately in Paper I and Paper II.
SSC JE Civil Syllabus 2026 for Paper I
Paper I contains three sections.
General Intelligence and Reasoning
Important topics include:
- Analogies
- Similarities and differences
- Space visualisation
- Problem-solving
- Analysis and judgment
- Decision-making
- Visual memory
- Observation
- Relationship concepts
- Arithmetical reasoning
- Verbal and figure classification
- Number series
- Abstract ideas and symbols
- Arithmetical computations
General Awareness
Questions will cover:
- Current affairs
- History
- Culture
- Geography
- Economic affairs
- General polity
- Scientific research
- India and its neighbouring countries
- Everyday observations and their scientific aspects
General Engineering – Civil and Structural
The Civil Engineering portion includes:
- Engineering Mechanics
- Solid Mechanics
- Structural Analysis
- Construction Materials and Management
- Estimating, Costing and Valuation
- Concrete Structures
- Steel Structures
- Surveying
- Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering
- Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics
- Hydrology and Irrigation Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Transportation and Traffic Engineering
SSC JE Civil Paper II Detailed Syllabus
Paper II consists entirely of Civil and Structural Engineering questions.
Engineering Mechanics
System of forces, free-body diagrams, equilibrium equations, internal forces, friction, centre of mass and moment of inertia.
Solid Mechanics
Stress and strain, shear force and bending moment, bending theory, flexural and shear stresses, torsion, column buckling and combined stresses.
Structural Analysis
Determinate and indeterminate structures, superposition method, trusses, arches, beams, cables, frames, slope-deflection method, moment distribution and influence lines.
Construction Materials and Management
Bricks, stones, timber, steel, cement, aggregates, plastics, polymers, glass, concrete mix design, concrete testing, construction projects, PERT and CPM.
Estimating, Costing and Valuation
Fundamentals of estimating, cost estimates, rate analysis, valuation and detailed estimates.
Concrete Structures
Working Stress and Limit State concepts, design of beams, slabs, columns, foundations, retaining walls, bond and development length.
Steel Structures
Working Stress and Limit State concepts, bolted and welded connections, tension members, compression members, beams and plastic analysis.
Surveying
Principles of surveying, errors, maps, scales, coordinate systems, chain and compass surveying, plane table surveying, levelling, traversing, triangulation, total station, tacheometry and theodolite surveying.
Soil Mechanics
Soil phase relationships, index properties, soil classification, permeability, seepage, flow nets, effective stress, quicksand condition, compaction, consolidation, shear strength and Mohr’s circle.
Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics
Fluid properties, fluid statics, continuity, momentum and energy equations, laminar and turbulent flow, pipe flow, pipe networks, lift and drag, flow measurement, open-channel flow, specific energy, critical flow and hydraulic jump.
Hydrology and Irrigation
Hydrologic cycle, precipitation, evaporation, infiltration, unit hydrograph, flood estimation, reservoir capacity, groundwater, Darcy’s law, irrigation methods, crop-water requirements, duty, delta, dams, spillways, canals and cross-drainage structures.
Environmental Engineering
- Water-quality parameters and standards
- Water requirements and distribution
- Drinking-water treatment
- Sewerage-system design
- Primary and secondary wastewater treatment
- Sludge disposal
- Treated sewage reuse
- Air pollution and its control
- Municipal solid-waste management
Transportation Engineering
- Highway geometric design
- Sight distance
- Horizontal and vertical alignment
- Railway-track design
- Speed and cant
- Highway materials and tests
- Flexible and rigid pavements
- IRC pavement design
- Traffic-flow and speed studies
- Accident studies
- Traffic signs and signals
- Webster’s signal-design method
- Intersections and highway capacity
Important Examination Instructions
- Civil Engineering questions will be approximately at the Diploma in Civil Engineering level.
- A scientific calculator will be available on the computer screen.
- The relevant table from IS 456:2000 will be available on the examination console when required.
- Physical calculators and code tables are not allowed inside the examination hall.
- Paper I is qualifying, while Paper II marks determine the final merit.
- Candidates should answer carefully because both papers have negative marking.
Check SSC JE 2026 Notification Details
For details about the 1,748 tentative vacancies, important dates, Civil Engineering departments, age limit and application process, read:
SSC JE 2026 Notification: Civil Engineering Vacancies, Age Limit and Application Process
Conclusion
The SSC JE Civil syllabus 2026 covers the major areas of Civil and Structural Engineering. Candidates should first build strong fundamentals and then practise objective questions and numerical problems regularly.
Since Paper I is qualifying and final merit depends on Paper II, preparation should focus on accuracy, conceptual clarity and time management.
