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SSC conducts the annual examination for recruitment of Junior Engineers (JE) Group-’B’ posts in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Quantity Surveying and Contract domain every year. SSC JE selection procedure consists of two phases, i.e., Paper - I and Paper – II. SSC JE 2018-19 Paper-1 Exams are going to be held from 23^rd September 2019 to 27^th September 2019 across different cities. So for the ease of candidates we have compiled the list of Best Books recommended by the Subject Experts which will help them in scoring high marks in SSC JE Paper-1 2018-19 Exam. Let’s have a look at the Best Books for SSC JE Paper-1 2018-19 Exam:

SSC JE Paper-1 (CBE): Best for General Engineering Section (100 Marks)

The General Engineering Section has options of three subjects which are Civil and Structural Engineering or Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering. So let’s have a look at the Best Books of each of the optional subjects of SSC JE Paper-1 2019 Exam:

Part-A: Civil and Structural Engineering

The syllabus for SSC JE Civil and Structural Engineering comprises of below topics:

a) Civil Engineering: Building Materials, Estimating, Costing and Valuation, Surveying, Soil Mechanics, Hydraulics, Irrigation Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Environmental Engineering.

b) Structural Engineering: Theory of Structures, Concrete Technology, RCC Design, Steel Design.

SSC Junior Engineer (JE) 2019: Eligibility Criteria

Part-B: Electrical Engineering

The syllabus for SSC JE Electrical Engineering comprises of below topics:

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.

SSC Junior Engineer (JE) 2019 Paper-I: Exam Pattern and Syllabus

Part-C: Mechanical Engineering

The syllabus for SSC JE Mechanical Engineering comprises of below topics:

Theory of Machines and Machine Design, Engineering Mechanics and Strength of Materials, Properties of Pure Substances, 1st Law of Thermodynamics, 2nd Law of Thermodynamics, Air standard Cycles for IC Engines, IC Engine Performance, IC Engines Combustion, IC Engine Cooling & Lubrication, Rankine cycle of System, Boilers, Classification, Specification, Fitting & Accessories, Air Compressors & their cycles, Refrigeration cycles, Principle of Refrigeration Plant, Nozzles & Steam Turbines. Properties & Classification of Fluids, Fluid Statics, Measurement of Fluid Pressure, Fluid kinematics, Dynamics of Ideal fluids, Measurement of Flow rate, basic principles, Hydraulic Turbines, Centrifugal Pumps, Classification of steels.

Click here to know the Exam Pattern and Syllabus of SSC Junior Engineer (JE) 2019 Paper-II

SSC JE Paper-1 (CBE): Best for General Intelligence & Reasoning Section (50 Marks) & General Awareness (50 Marks)

Let’s have a look at the Best Books for General Intelligence & Reasoning and General Awareness sections of SSC JE Paper-1 2019 Exam:

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For good preparation, the candidates need to take support of the best books for each section. There are many books available in the market claiming to be the best, but it is advisable not to fall prey to the claims and decide to buy a book on the basis of its merits. It is important to keep a check on the contents of the books before buying and tally it with the relevant syllabus of the competitive exam. The candidates should also analyze the originality of the books while buying as well, by double checking the holograms and publishing agencies well. There are books which are made to make life easier for the candidates and these books contain Mock Tests, Previous Year Questions and many more to help candidates prepare a blueprint of their examination preparation strategy.