Does the SSC JE follows negative marking scheme?
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Yes, the SSC JE (Junior Engineer) exam does follow a negative marking scheme. Here are some key details:
- The SSC JE exam is conducted for recruitment to various Junior Engineer posts in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Quantity Surveying & Contracts disciplines
- It is a computer-based exam consisting of objective type multiple choice questions
- For every wrong answer, there is a negative marking of 1/4th of the marks allotted to that question
- So for a question carrying 4 marks, 1 mark will be deducted for an incorrect answer
- There is no negative marking for unanswered questions. Only questions that are attempted and answered incorrectly att
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Candidates can check below the factors that are considered at the time of the preparation of the SSC JE Cut off.
- Number of candidates qualified in the test.
- Number of candidates appeared in the paper.
- Category of aspirants.
- Level of difficulty of the exam.
- Number of vacancies.
- Previous year cutoffs.
Candidates can check below the methods to download the SSC JE 2025 Answer Key.
- Visit at ssc.gov.in.
- Click on the link 'SSC JE answer key notification'.
- Click on the answer key link.
- Select the exam from the drop-down menu and click it.
- Enter credentials User ID/exam roll number and password.
- Click on Login and download it.
The Commission earlier released a total of 1340 vacancies. As per the official notice, the vacancies are increased. Now, the number of vacancies are 1731. The exam will be held to recruit junior engineers across the several central government departments. The notification was released on June 30, 2025.
The SSC JE cut-off is the minimum score that a candidate must obtain in order to qualify for the next stage of the selection process or for final selection. The cut-off is decided by the commission based on various factors such as the number of candidates appearing for the exam, the difficulty level of the exam, and the number of vacancies available for the post. The cut-off may also vary for different categories and posts.
The SSC JE 2025 application process started on June 30, and the last date to apply was July 21, 2025. Candidates can apply by visiting the official website at ssc.gov.in.
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