Question 1

Is the SSC JE mock test on TestCrux really free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Every SSC JE mock test on TestCrux is 100% free — no paywall, no trial expiry, and no credit-card required. Sign up with your phone number or email to save attempts, view topic-wise analytics, and track your percentile across cycles.

Question 2

What is the SSC JE exam pattern for 2026?

Accepted Answer

SSC Junior Engineer 2026 is a computer-based test (cbt) in two papers test with 200 questions for a total of 200 marks, conducted over 2 hours. The paper is divided into 3 sections — General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, General Engineering (discipline-specific). Marking scheme: +1 for correct Paper I, -0.25 wrong; Paper II has -1 for wrong.

Question 3

Is there negative marking in SSC JE?

Accepted Answer

Yes, SSC JE has negative marking. Exact scheme: +1 for correct Paper I, -0.25 wrong; Paper II has -1 for wrong. Our mock tests apply the same penalty so your score and percentile reflect the real exam.

Question 4

Can I take the SSC JE mock test in Hindi?

Accepted Answer

Yes. TestCrux offers SSC JE mock tests in English and Hindi. You can toggle the question language mid-test without losing any of your answers — exactly like the real CBT interface used by NTA, SSC and IBPS.

Question 5

What is the age limit for SSC JE?

Accepted Answer

Candidates must be between 18 and 32 years of age as of the notification's cut-off date. Age relaxation applies per the official notification for SC/ST, OBC, PwBD and other reserved categories.

Question 6

What is the educational qualification required for SSC JE?

Accepted Answer

To appear for SSC Junior Engineer, a candidate typically needs: Diploma / degree in Civil / Mechanical / Electrical engineering (discipline-wise); Diploma in Civil / Quantity Surveying for QS&C posts. Final-year students are usually allowed to appear provisionally — refer to the official Staff Selection Commission for the exact cut-off.

Question 7

When will SSC JE 2026 be conducted?

Accepted Answer

The next SSC JE exam is scheduled for 27 Oct 2026. Staff Selection Commission publishes the detailed date sheet in the official notification. TestCrux updates this page as soon as the schedule is revised — bookmark it to stay current.

Question 8

What is the SSC JE application fee?

Accepted Answer

The SSC JE application fee for the general category is ₹100. Free for SC/ST/PwD/Women/Ex-servicemen

Question 9

How should I prepare for SSC JE with TestCrux?

Accepted Answer

Start with one full-length SSC JE mock test on TestCrux to get a baseline score and percentile. Review the topic-wise heatmap to find your weakest chapters, then take 10-15 sectional tests focused on those topics. Finish with 3-4 more full-length mocks in the two weeks before the exam to build stamina. Every attempt gives you time-per-question analytics so you can fix pacing issues before the real exam.

Question 10

Who conducts SSC JE?

Accepted Answer

SSC Junior Engineer is conducted by Staff Selection Commission. The official notification, answer keys and result are published on https://ssc.gov.in. TestCrux builds its mock tests against the latest official pattern from Staff Selection Commission so your practice always matches what you'll see on exam day.

SSC Junior Engineer

About SSC JE

Eligibility

Exam Pattern

Syllabus Outline

Paper I — Objective

Paper II — Technical (choose one)

Important Dates

Application Fee

Selection Process

Two-stage selection

Official Resources

Practice for SSC JE

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SSC JE — Frequently Asked Questions

SSC CGL

SSC CPO

SSC Selection Post

SSC CHSL

Section	Qs	Marks	Time
General Intelligence & Reasoning	50	50	—
General Awareness	50	50	—
General Engineering (discipline-specific)	100	100	—