The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the Junior Engineer (JE) examination for various engineering disciplines, including Mechanical Engineering. The syllabus for the SSC JE Mechanical Engineering paper includes the following subjects:
- General Intelligence and Reasoning:
- 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
- Non-verbal series, etc.
- General Awareness:
- Current events
- India and its neighboring countries
- History
- Culture
- Geography
- Economic scene
- General Polity
- Indian Constitution
- Scientific Research, etc.
- Part-A (General Engineering) – For both candidates with a diploma in Mechanical Engineering and those with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering:
- Engineering Mechanics
- Strength of Materials
- Theory of Machines
- Vibrations
- Machine Design
- Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics
- Hydraulic Machines
- Thermodynamics
- Steam Boilers and Engines
- Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
- Compressors, Gas Dynamics, and Turbines
- Heat Transfer
- Thermodynamic Cycles
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Production Planning and Control
- Metrology and Inspection
- Maintenance and Reliability
- Industrial Engineering
- Mechatronics and Robotics
- Part-B (General Engineering) – Only for candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering:
- Fluid Mechanics and Machinery
- Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
- IC Engines, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
- Turbo Machinery
- Power Plant Engineering
- Renewable Sources of Energy
Please note that the specific topics and subtopics within each subject may vary from one year’s examination to another. It’s essential to refer to the official SSC JE notification and the syllabus provided by SSC for the most accurate and up-to-date information. Additionally, candidates should also solve previous year’s question papers and consider enrolling in coaching programs or reference books for comprehensive exam preparation.