Exam Date for SSC JE Paper 2 2026: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially revealed the date for Paper 2 of the Junior Engineer (JE) Exam 2025. As per the announcement made on March 9, the examination is scheduled for April 2026.

The SSC Junior Engineer Exam serves as a recruitment tool for engineering roles within central government departments. Paper 2 represents the second phase of the selection process and will be administered in a computer-based testing format (CBT).

Scheduled Exam Date:

The SSC has confirmed that Paper 2 (Computer-Based Test) for the Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical) Exam 2025 will take place on April 7, 2026.

How the Selection Process Works:

1. **Tier 1 Exam:** Candidates will face 200 multiple-choice questions covering general knowledge, reasoning, logical ability, and their selected engineering discipline. Each correct answer earns 1 mark, while incorrect answers incur a penalty of 0.25 marks. The exam duration is set at 2 hours.

2. **Tier 2 Exam:** This stage focuses exclusively on the candidate's chosen core engineering subject, consisting of 100 questions. Correct answers yield 3 marks, and incorrect ones result in a deduction of 1 mark. The duration for this exam is also 2 hours.

3. **Document Verification and Medical Examination:** Candidates who pass both Tier 1 and Tier 2 will proceed to document verification, where they must present original certificates. This is followed by a medical examination to confirm they meet the health criteria established by the department.

Understanding the Exam Pattern:

Candidates who successfully complete the Tier 1 exam will qualify for the Tier 2 exam, which assesses their technical knowledge in their selected engineering field. The exam lasts for 2 hours.

In Tier 2, candidates must select one paper from Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering, depending on their specialization. Each paper consists of 100 questions and is worth a total of 300 marks.