SSC JE Exam is considered one of the most coveted job opportunities for engineering graduates who want to land a Public Sector job under Government of India. Candidates who are willing to take the SSC Junior Engineer exam should have their concepts cleared and know what it takes to crack it in the first attempt. Here are a few tips that will help you to crack the SSC JE exam:
Tips to crack SSC JE Exam
- Brush up your basics: While preparing for the SSC JE Exam 2019, it is imperative for you to be thorough with your basics and have a clear idea of the current SSC JE syllabus and exam pattern and be fully aware of the total marks allocated to each section of the exam.
- Devise a timetable: Having a personalised study plan and a strict timetable ensures that you progress with your knowledge intake on a regular basis. Remember that if you fail to be regular with your daily study schedule, cracking the SSC JE exam in the first attempt would be a difficult task.
- Focus on section-wise topics: Preparing for the SSC JE exam can become easier if you concentrate on each section of the exam as listed below to meet the cut-off marks of each section and excel in the test. Listed below are the different sections of the SSC JE syllabus:
- General Intelligence & Reasoning: This section particularly tests the candidate’s ability to deal with abstract ideas, arithmetical computations and other analytical functions. It includes topics like – Relationship concepts, Arithmetical Number Series, Analogies, Space visualization, Logical Reasoning, etc.
- General Awareness: This section mainly tests the candidate’s awareness of the environment around him/ her. This includes the following topics – Geography, Culture, History, Economic Scene, etc.
- General Engineering: This section tests the core engineering knowledge of the respective field and is divided into three parts:
- Civil & Structural Engineering – It includes topics like Building Materials, Surveying, Concrete Technology, Irrigation Engineering, Hydraulics, etc.
- Electrical Engineering: It includes topics like AC Fundamentals, Magnetic Circuit, Electrical Machines, Basic Electronics, Estimation and Costing, etc.
- Mechanical Engineering: It includes topics like 1st Law of Thermodynamics, IC Engine Performance, Air Compressors & their cycles, Measurement of Flow rate, Refrigeration cycles, etc.
- Need to practice more: While preparing for the SSC JE exam, it is important that you should start practising more, you’ll become better and more confident to take the exam. By practising more, you can capture your strengths and weaknesses and know how to work on those areas which need improvement.
- Stay updated: As an SSC JE applicant, you should keep track of regular updates like visiting the SSC official website (ssc.nic.in) often and stay updated about any of the latest updates with respect to the SSC JE exam 2019 such as the release of Admit Card, exam date, announcement of results, etc.
We hope these tips prove beneficial to you and help you to clear the JE exam easily. For more details on the SSC exams, you can check out BYJU’S: The Learning App where you can find well-structured study materials, prep notes, sample questions, etc. for your ready reference.