The SSC JE Paper 2 exam is just around the corner — April 7, 2026. Exam city slips are already live. This guide covers everything: how to check your exam city, admit card download steps, the complete Paper 2 syllabus, and a battle-tested preparation strategy to help you clear this final hurdle.
- SSC JE Paper 2 Overview
- Important Dates at a Glance
- Exam City Slip: What It Means
- How to Check Your Exam City
- Admit Card Details
- Paper 2 Syllabus Breakdown
- Exam Pattern & Marking
- Top Preparation Strategies
- Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Scribe Facility Updates
- Key Takeaways
- FAQs
If you cleared the SSC JE Paper 1 and saw your name in the result announced on March 6, 2026, congratulations — you are one of 15,607 candidates now eligible for the final technical stage. SSC JE Paper 2 is the last exam barrier between you and a Group-B government engineering job. With the exam date confirmed as April 7, 2026, time is short but absolutely enough to make a meaningful difference in your score — if you use it right.
This article is your single-window guide: understand the exam city slip, download your admit card on time, know the syllabus cold, and walk into the exam hall with a clear strategy.
SSC JE Paper 2 — A Quick Overview
The Staff Selection Commission conducts the Junior Engineer examination annually to recruit engineers in Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical disciplines across various central government departments. The selection process has four stages: Paper I, Paper II, Document Verification, and Medical Examination.
Important Dates at a Glance
SSC has released a clean official schedule — no more waiting and refreshing the website every few hours. Here is the complete timeline:
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| SSC JE Paper 1 Result | March 6, 2026 | Done |
| Answer Key Window Open | March 23 (6 PM) – April 6, 2026 (6 PM) | Live |
| JE Paper 2 Exam City Slip Released | March 27, 2026 | Live Now |
| Scribe Mapping Deadline (JE) | April 3, 2026 (11:00 PM) | Upcoming |
| JE Paper 2 Admit Card | April 4, 2026 | Upcoming |
| SSC JE Paper 2 Exam | April 7, 2026 (Tuesday) | EXAM DAY |
Important Deadline Warning
SSC has clearly stated that the answer key and marksheet for Paper 1 will be removed after April 6, 2026 at 6 PM. Download and save your copies before this deadline — no extensions will be granted.
SSC JE Exam City Slip 2026 — What It Means & Why It Matters
The exam city intimation slip is an advance notice from SSC telling you which city your examination centre will be in. It is released approximately 10 days before the exam, giving you time to book travel and accommodation.
The City Slip Is NOT Your Admit Card
This is the single most important distinction to understand. The city slip tells you which city your centre is in — but it does NOT contain your exact exam centre address, reporting time, or seat number. You cannot use the city slip to enter the exam hall. You must download the official admit card separately.
The city slip for SSC JE Paper 2 was released on March 27, 2026. It contains:
- Your allocated exam city name
- Tentative exam date and shift timing
- Your registration number and roll number
- Basic exam-day instructions
How to Check Your SSC JE Paper 2 Exam City
The process is straightforward. Follow these steps on the official SSC website:
Go to ssc.gov.in
Visit the new official SSC website. Make sure you are on the correct domain — ssc.gov.in — not any third-party site.
Find the JE Paper 2 Link
Look for the link titled “Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical & Electrical) Examination, 2025 (Paper-II) — View City of Examination”.
Log Into Your Account
Enter your Registration Number and Password. You can also log in using your Date of Birth if you have forgotten your password.
View and Save Your City Details
Your exam city, date, and shift information will appear on screen. Screenshot and save the page — print it too if possible.
Plan Travel & Accommodation
Book transport and stay near the exam city right away — especially if the city is different from your home city. Good lodging books fast!
SSC JE Paper 2 Admit Card 2026
The admit card (officially called the “Admission Certificate”) will be released on April 4, 2026 — exactly three days before the exam. This is the document that actually gets you into the exam hall.
Your admit card will contain:
- Your name, photograph, and signature
- Roll number and registration number
- Exact exam centre address (building name, area, city)
- Reporting time and gate closing time
- Exam duration and instructions
- List of permitted and prohibited items
What to Carry on Exam Day
Printed admit card + one original photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, Voter ID, or Driving Licence). Carry a pen, a transparent water bottle, and a scientific calculator only if confirmed as permitted in the official instructions. Leave your mobile phone at home or with someone outside.
SSC JE Paper 2 Syllabus — Branch-Wise Breakdown
Paper 2 is a purely technical exam. Unlike Paper 1, there is no General Awareness or Reasoning section here. Every question tests your core engineering knowledge. The level of questions corresponds to Diploma in Engineering standard — detailed, numerical, and applied.
- Building Materials
- Estimating, Costing & Valuation
- Surveying
- Soil Mechanics
- Hydraulics
- Irrigation Engineering
- Transportation Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Theory of Structures
- Concrete Technology
- RCC Design
- Steel Design
- Basic Concepts & Circuit Law
- Magnetic Circuits
- AC Fundamentals
- Measurement & Instruments
- Electrical Machines
- Fractional KW Motors
- Power Systems (Generation)
- Transmission & Distribution
- Estimation & Costing
- Utilization of Electrical Energy
- Basic Electronics
- Theory of Machines & Machine Design
- Engineering Materials
- Fluid Mechanics & Machinery
- Thermal Engineering
- Air Standard Cycles
- IC Engines & Boilers
- Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
- Hydraulic Turbines
- Centrifugal Pumps
- Manufacturing Science
- Production Engineering
Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of Exam | Computer Based Test (CBT) — Online |
| Total Questions | 100 Objective MCQ |
| Total Marks | 300 marks |
| Marks per Question | +3 for correct answer |
| Negative Marking | −1 for each wrong answer |
| Duration | 2 Hours |
| Medium | English and Hindi |
| Calculator | Scientific calculator allowed (on-screen or physical, as per instructions) |
Negative Marking Alert: Play Smart
With −1 for every wrong answer and questions worth +3 each, a wrong guess costs you 4 marks in net swing (you lose 1, you don’t gain 3). Skip questions where you have less than 50% confidence. There’s no shame in leaving blanks when the math doesn’t favour you.
Smart Preparation Strategy for SSC JE Paper 2
You have roughly 10 days before the exam. This is not the time for a complete syllabus revision — it’s the time for targeted, high-impact studying. Here’s how to spend every day wisely.
Phase 1: Identify Your High-Yield Topics (Days 1–2)
Pull up the last 5 years of SSC JE Paper 2 question papers for your branch. Map which topics appear most frequently. For Civil, topics like Soil Mechanics, RCC Design, and Fluid Mechanics are perennial favourites. For Electrical, Electrical Machines and AC Fundamentals dominate. For Mechanical, Thermal Engineering and Theory of Machines are nearly always represented.
Phase 2: Concept Consolidation (Days 3–6)
Focus exclusively on high-yield areas. Don’t try to read a topic from scratch — revise your existing notes, watch short concept videos on YouTube, and work through formula sheets. The goal is recall speed, not learning.
Time-Block Your Study
Study in 90-minute focused blocks with 15-minute breaks. The Pomodoro technique works especially well for numerical topics.
Solve Previous Year Papers
Solve at least 3–4 full-length previous year Paper 2 papers under timed conditions. This is the most reliable predictor of your actual score.
Master Formulas
Make a one-page formula cheat sheet for each core topic. Revise it every morning. Recognition in the exam is faster than derivation.
Attempt Mocks Daily
Take at least one full-length mock test every day from Day 4 onwards. Analyse errors the same evening — not the next day.
Protect Your Sleep
Seven hours of sleep is non-negotiable. Sleep deprivation tanks numerical accuracy faster than any knowledge gap.
Light Revision on Day 6
The day before the exam, review only your formula sheet and notes. Do not start new topics. Rest, hydrate, and prepare your documents.
Common Mistakes That Cost Candidates Their Rank
Attempting to Cover the Entire Syllabus
With 10 days left, covering every topic is impossible and counterproductive. Focus on the 60–70% of topics that yield 80–85% of the marks.
Ignoring the Marking Scheme
Candidates attempt every question out of a fear of leaving blanks, then lose rank due to heavy negative marking. Know when to skip.
Not Downloading the City Slip
Some candidates rely on others for exam-day information. Always download your city slip and admit card yourself and keep multiple copies.
Travelling on Exam Morning
Exam centres can be far from your home. If the city is different, travel the day before. Morning travel adds stress and causes late arrival.
Skipping Mock Tests
Reading and practising under exam conditions are completely different cognitive experiences. Mocks build speed, stamina, and the habit of checking your work.
New Scribe Facility Rules (Important for PwD Candidates)
SSC has completely revamped the scribe registration process. If you are a candidate with a disability planning to use a scribe, please read this carefully.
- All scribe registrations done before November 5, 2025 are cancelled and invalid
- Your scribe must complete a fresh registration on ssc.gov.in using Aadhaar authentication
- After your scribe registers, you must map their OTR number to your application
- Mapping deadline for JE Paper 2: April 3, 2026 by 11:00 PM
- A Scribe Entry Pass is only generated after successful mapping — without it, the scribe cannot enter
- Check the age limit for scribes as per the original June 30, 2025 notification
PwD Candidates: Act Now
If you or your scribe miss the April 3 mapping deadline, the system will not generate the Scribe Entry Pass and your scribe will be denied entry at the exam centre. Complete this process at least 2 days before the deadline.
- SSC JE Paper 2 Exam Date is confirmed asApril 7, 2026— computer-based, multiple choice
- Exam City Slip was released onMarch 27, 2026— check yours at ssc.gov.in immediately
- Admit card (Admission Certificate) releases onApril 4, 2026— three days before the exam
- 15,607 candidates qualified in Tier 1 and are competing for 1,731 vacancies
- Paper 2 has 100 MCQ questions for 300 marks;+3 per right answer, −1 per wrong answer
- Paper 2 tests only your specific engineering branch — Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical
- Scribe registration must be re-done freshly with Aadhaar; old registrations are invalid
- Scribe mapping deadline for JE:April 3, 2026 by 11 PM
- Paper 1 answer key window closes April 6, 2026 at 6 PM — download it before then
Conclusion
The SSC JE Paper 2 exam on April 7, 2026 is your last written test before a government engineering career becomes a reality. With your exam city slip already live and your admit card releasing in a week, all the logistics are falling into place. The only variable now is how you spend the next 10 days.
Don’t waste time panicking over the syllabus. Focus on high-yield topics from previous year papers, solve mocks under exam conditions, manage your sleep and travel logistics — and download your documents the moment they go live.
15,607 candidates are competing for 1,731 seats. You’ve already cleared the first hurdle. Now finish it. Best of luck.
FAQs
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