Candidates will be selected on the basis of a computer-based written exam and skill test. According to a latest recruitment notification, the Commission (Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Staff_Selection_Commission) will conduct an open competitive computer-based written examination from December 3, 2016 to December 5, 2016.
Post and vacancy details
The Commission is looking out for Indian national for the posts. Subject of Nepal, or Bhutan, or Tibetan refugee, or person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania (Formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India can also apply, provided that the candidate has a certificate of eligibility has issued by the Government of India.
Post and vacancies
| Organisation | Post |
| Central Water Commission | Junior Engineer (Civil) |
| Junior Engineer (Mechanical) | |
| Central Public Works Department (CPWD) | Junior Engineer (Civil) |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical) | |
| Department of Post | Junior Engineer (Civil) |
| Military Engineer Services (MES) | Junior Engineer (Civil) |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical and Mechanical) | |
| Junior Engineer (Quantity Surveying and Contract) | |
| Farrakka Barrage (Project) | Junior Engineer (Civil) |
| Junior Engineer (Mechanical/Electrical) | |
| Central Water Power Research Station | Junior Engineer (Civil) |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical) | |
| Directorate Of Quality Assurance (Naval) | Junior Engineer (Naval Quantity Assurance) –(Mechanical) |
| Junior Engineer (Naval Quantity Assurance)- (Electrical) |
Educational qualification
Interested candidates should have a degree/ diploma in civil/electrical/mechanical engineering from a recognised university or institute. As per Ministry of Human Resource Development notification, candidates who have acquired the qualifications though open Universities / Distance Education mode needs can apply provided that their degree/diploma is recognized by Distance Education Council, IGNOU New Delhi and wherever necessary by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi.
All candidates who are called for documents verification will be required to produce the relevant certificates in original such as mark sheets, provisional degree/diploma certificate, etc. as proof of having acquired the minimum educational qualification on or before August 1, 2016 Ex-servicemen who have done various courses from Armed Forces, certified by Competent Authority to be equivalent to Diploma in civil/electrical/mechanical engineering, are eligible to appear in the examination.
As on August 1, 2016, the age limit per candidate is 30-32 years depending upon the post and ministry.
| Post | Educational and other qualification |
| Junior Engineer (Civil), CPWD | Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or Institute |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical) CPWD | Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from a recognised University or Institu |
| Junior Engineer (Civil), Department of Posts | Three years Diploma or equivalent in Civil Engineering from an institution recognized by the Central Government or State Government. |
| Junior (Civil), MES |
Junior (Electrical Mechanical), MES
Engineer
2. Three-year diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognised Institute or University or Board, and two-year experience in planning, execution and maintenance of civil engineering works, or
3. Degree in electrical or mechanical engineering from a recognised University, or
4. Three-year diploma in electrical or mechanical engineering from a recognised Institute or University or Board, and two-year experience in planning, execution and maintenance of electrical or mechanical engineering works
Step-by-step guide on how to apply
Visit the official websites ssc.nic.in or ssconline.nic.in or ssconline2.gov.in or sscregistration.nic.in
Click on Notices tab
Choose Junior engineers (civil, mechanical, electrical & quantity surveying & contract) examination, 2016 button
A new page will open showing the notification and application form link
Read the notification carefully
Click on Apply button on the Homepage
Fill in the application form
Upload signature and photograph in required format
Pay examination fee Rs.100 through SBI Challan / Net banking and any credit and debit card
Take a print out of the form and the registration confirmation page for further reference
Examination
In Paper-I and Paper-II for General Engineering, the candidate appearing for the post of Junior Engineer (Civil), Junior Engineer (Quantity Surveying & Contract) should attempt Part A (Civil & Structural) of Paper-I and Paper-II. Candidates applying for the post of Junior Engineer (Electrical) should attempt Part-B (Electrical) and the candidates appearing for the post of Junior Engineer (Mechanical) should attempt Part C (Mechanical) of Paper-I and Paper-II failing which his/her answer sheet (Paper-II) will not be evaluated.
Paper-I will consist of objective type multiple-choice questions only. Candidates who are shortlisted on the basis of performance in Paper –I will be called for Paper-II (conventional type).
| Paper | Date and time | Mode of Examination | Subject | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| Paper-I Objective type | December 3, 2016 to December 5, 2016) Morning shift (10:00 AM to 12:00 PM) Afternoon Shift (2:00 PM to 4:00 PM) | Computer Base Mode | General Intelligence & Reasoning | 50 | 2 hours |
| General Awareness | 50 | ||||
| General Engineering Part –A Civil & Structural, or Part-B Electrical, or Part-C Mechanical | 100 | ||||
| Paper-II Conventional Type | Date to be intimated later on. | Written Examination | General Engineering Part-A Civil & Structural, or | 300 | 2 hours |
| Part-B Electrical, or | |||||
| Part-C Mechanical |
There will be negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in Paper-I.
Commission will place the answer keys of Paper-I on its website after the examination. Objections and claims, if any, received within the time limit specified while placing the answer key, will be examined by the Commission with the help of experts.
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