Does the SSC JE follows negative marking scheme?

<p>Yes, the SSC JE (Junior Engineer) exam does follow a negative marking scheme. Here are some key details:</p><ul><li>The SSC JE exam is conducted for recruitment to various Junior Engineer posts in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Quantity Surveying &amp; Contracts disciplines</li><li>It is a computer-based exam consisting of objective type multiple choice questions</li><li>For every wrong answer, there is a negative marking of 1/4th of the marks allotted to that question</li><li>So for a question carrying 4 marks, 1 mark will be deducted for an incorrect answer</li><li>There is no negative marking for unanswered questions. Only questions that are attempted and answered incorrectly attract negative marking</li><li>The purpose of negative marking is to discourage random guessing. Candidates have to choose answers carefully after assessing their level of surety</li><li>It encourages high-quality preparation so candidates can attempt questions accurately rather than just guessing to complete the paper within time</li></ul><p>So in summary, yes the SSC JE exam follows the standard negative marking scheme of 1/3rd deduction for wrong answers as mentioned above to test candidates' competency. Proper preparation is essential to minimize negative marks.</p>

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