SSC JE 2018-19 Paper-1 will be conducted online from 23rd Sep till 27th Sep 2019. Cracking SSC JE 2018-19 Paper-1 can be a challenge for many candidates as the competition level for this exam is quite high this year. So we have come up with the best last minute tips which will help you in clearing the SSC JE 2018-19 Paper-1 Exam with flying colors.
SSC JE 2018-19 Paper-1 exam is an objective exam which will be conducted in online mode. The exam comprises of three sections having 200 questions of total of 200 marks. There will be negative marking of 0.25 marks for wrong answers. The time duration of Paper-1 exam will be 2 Hours.
| SSC JE Paper - I 2019 Computer Based Exam (CBE) |
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| Sections |
Maximum Marks |
Duration |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning |
50 |
2 Hours |
| General Awareness |
50 |
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| General Engineering (Civil and Structural), (Electrical & Mechanical) Part A- General Engineering (Civil & Structural) or Part B- General Engineering (Electrical) or Part C- General Engineering (Mechanical) |
100 |
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Click here to know the Exam Pattern and Syllabus of SSC Junior Engineer (JE) 2019 Paper-I
So let’s look at those important last minute tips that will surely help you in cracking SSC JE 2018-19 Paper-1:
1. Revise the Important Topics:
We have listed down some important topics for SSC JE 2018-19 Paper-1 Online Exam which will help you in your last minute preparation:
| Section (Marks) |
Topics |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning (50 Marks) |
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, judgement, 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. |
| General Awareness (50 Marks) |
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 neighbouring countries especially pertaining to History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Polity and Scientific Research, etc. |
| General Engineering (Civil and Structural), (Electrical & Mechanical) – 100 Marks Part A- General Engineering (Civil & Structural) or Part B- General Engineering (Electrical) or Part C- General Engineering (Mechanical) |
Click here to get Important Topics for SSC JE Civil/ Electrical/ Mechanical Engineering Topics |
2. Time Management
Give more time to sections that you are stronger in. This will ensure that you can effectively use the time duration of the exam. Remember that there are no sectional time limits and no sectional cut offs. So your job is to simply maximize your score however you can.
3. Online Practice
As the SSC JE Paper-1 2018-19 Exam will be conducted in online mode, so candidates are advised to practice mock tests or previous year papers on computer to buck up their speed of solving paper in online mode.
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SSC JE Civil Engineering Preparation Guide, Solved Papers & Practice Test
SSC JE Electrical Engineering Preparation Guide, Solved Papers & Practice Test
SSC JE Mechanical Engineering Preparation Guide, Solved Papers & Practice Test
4. Read the Complete Question First
Candidates are required to avoid the mistake of reading incomplete questions and arriving at an incorrect answer eventually. Read the questions carefully and check what is being asked.
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5. Maintain your Speed & Accuracy and Maximize your Score
Remember that there are no sectional cut-offs but there will be negative marking of 0.25 marks for wrong answers. So your job is to simply maximize your score however you can. So, try to maintain your speed and accuracy while solving the paper during the examination.
Click here to know the Eligibility Criteria for SSC JE 2019 Exam
6. Don’t forget your Admit Card, Photograph and ID Proof
Don’t forget to take Admit Card alongwith the Photograph and Original ID proof alongwith its photocopy as well. The admit card should be produced for gaining entry to the Exam Centre. The candidates must enquire and locate accurately the allotted examination center as mentioned in Admit Card. Check the exam date and shift timings carefully. Candidates may download and print the Admit Card from the regional websites of SSC mentioned in the table given below:
| Region |
States |
Website |
| Northern Region |
Rajasthan, Delhi & Uttarakhand |
www.sscnr.net.in |
| Western Region |
Maharashtra, Gujarat & Goa |
www.sscwr.net |
| Eastern Region |
West Bengal, Odisha, Jharkhand, Andaman & Nicobar Island and Sikkim |
www.sscer.org |
| Southern Region |
Andhra Pradesh, Puducherry & Tamil Nadu |
www.sscsr.gov.in |
| Central Region |
Uttar Pradesh & Bihar |
www.ssc-cr.org |
| North Eastern Region |
Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Tripura, Nagaland & Mizoram |
www.sscner.org.in |
| North Western Region |
Haryana, Punjab, Jammu & Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh |
www.sscnwr.org |
| Madhya Pradesh Region |
Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh |
www.sscmpr.org |
| Kerala Karnataka Region |
Karnataka & Kerala |
www.ssckkr.kar.nic.in |
7. Don’t take Stress
Don’t stress yourself too much before the D-Day. Do relax and stay calm. Giving exam with a relaxed mind will help you in delivering your best and achieving high score.
Click here to know the Exam Pattern and Syllabus of SSC Junior Engineer (JE) 2019 Paper-II
Remember last minute preparation does not involve deep studies. You only need to brush up all the important topics which will definitely help you in clearing this exam with ease.