SSC JE Electrical Syllabus 2026 – Paper-I & Paper-II
The SSC JE Electrical Engineering syllabus is prescribed for candidates applying for Junior Engineer Electrical and eligible Electrical & Mechanical posts.
As per the SSC JE 2026 notification, Electrical Engineering questions are approximately at the Diploma in Engineering level. Both Paper-I and Paper-II are Computer-Based Examinations with objective-type multiple-choice questions.
SSC JE Electrical Exam Pattern 2026
| Paper | Subject | 50 | 50 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | General Intelligence & Reasoning | 50 | 50 |
| Paper-I | General Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| Paper-I | General Engineering – Electrical | 100 | 100 |
| Paper-II | General Engineering – Electrical | 100 | 300 |
Paper-I is qualifying in nature.
Paper-II marks are used for final merit.
Negative marking: 0.25 mark for each wrong answer in Paper-I.
Negative marking: 1 mark for each wrong answer in Paper-II.
Questions are available in Hindi and English.
A scientific calculator is available on the computer screen during the examination.
Paper - I
i. General Intelligence & Reasoning : The Syllabus for General Intelligence would include questions of both verbal and non-verbal type.
The test may include questions on analogies, similarities, differences, space visualization, problem solving, analysis, judgment, decision making, visual memory, discrimination, observation, relationship concepts, arithmetical reasoning, verbal and figure classification, arithmetical number series etc.
The test will also include questions designed to test the candidate’s abilities to deal with abstract ideas and symbols and their relationships, arithmetical computations and other analytical functions.
ii. General Awareness : Questions will be aimed at testing the candidate’s general awareness of the environment around him/her and its application to society.
Questions will also be designed to test knowledge of current events and of such matters of everyday observations and experience in their scientific aspect as may be expected of any educated person.
The test will also include questions relating to India and its neighboring countries especially pertaining to History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Polity and Scientific Research etc.
These questions will be such that they do not require a special study of any discipline.
iii. General Engineering – Electrical { part–B } : Basic concepts, Circuit law, Magnetic Circuit, AC Fundamentals, Measurement and Measuring instruments, Electrical Machines, Fractional Kilowatt Motors and single phase induction Motors, Synchronous Machines, Generation, Transmission and Distribution, Estimation and Costing, Utilization and Electrical Energy, Basic Electronics.
Syllabus For Paper - II
Basic concepts : Concepts of resistance, inductance, capacitance, and various factors affecting them. Concepts of current, voltage, power, energy and their units
Circuit law : Kirchhoff’s law, Simple Circuit solution using network theorems.
Magnetic Circuit : Concepts of flux, mmf, reluctance, Different kinds of magnetic materials, Magnetic calculations for conductors of different configuration e.g. straight, circular, solenoidal, etc. Electromagnetic induction, self and mutual induction.
AC Fundamentals : Instantaneous, peak, R.M.S. and average values of alternating waves, Representation of sinusoidal wave form, simple series and parallel AC Circuits consisting of R.L. and C, Resonance, Tank Circuit. Poly Phase system – star and delta connection, 3 phase power, DC and sinusoidal response of R-Land R-C circuit.
Measurement and Measuring Instruments: Measurement of power (1 phase and 3 phase, both active and re-active) and energy, 2 wattmeter method of 3 phase power measurement. Measurement of frequency and phase angle. Ammeter and voltmeter (both moving oil and moving iron type), extension of range wattmeter, Multimeters, Megger, Energy meter AC Bridges. Use of CRO, Signal Generator, CT, PT and their uses. Earth Fault detection.
Power System (Generation, Transmission and Distribution) : Different types of power stations, Load factor, diversity factor, demand factor, cost of generation, inter-connection of power stations. Power factor improvement, various types of tariffs, types of faults, short circuit current for symmetrical faults. Switchgears – rating of circuit breakers, Principles of arc extinction.
Electrical Machines
(a) D.C. Machine – Measurement of power (1 phase and 3 phase, both active and re-active) and energy, 2 wattmeter method of 3 phase power measurement. Measurement of frequency and phase angle. Ammeter and voltmeter (both moving oil and moving iron type), extension of range wattmeter, Multimeters, Megger, Energy meter AC Bridges. Use of CRO, Signal Generator, CT, PT and their uses. Earth Fault detection.
(b) 1 phase and 3 phase transformers - Measurement of power (1 phase and 3 phase, both active and re-active) and energy, 2 wattmeter method of 3 phase power measurement. Measurement of frequency and phase angle. Ammeter and voltmeter (both moving oil and moving iron type), extension of range wattmeter, Multimeters, Megger, Energy meter AC Bridges. Use of CRO, Signal Generator, CT, PT and their uses. Earth Fault detection.
(c) 3 phase induction motors - Measurement of power (1 phase and 3 phase, both active and re-active) and energy, 2 wattmeter method of 3 phase power measurement. Measurement of frequency and phase angle. Ammeter and voltmeter (both moving oil and moving iron type), extension of range wattmeter, Multimeters, Megger, Energy meter AC Bridges. Use of CRO, Signal Generator, CT, PT and their uses. Earth Fault detection.
