Aspirants preparing for the SSC JE exam must appear for two sets of papers, where one is objective and the other follows a descriptive pattern. Although the SSC JE notification for registration is awaited, this article details candidates' opportunities once they clear the SSC JE exam.

Meanwhile, aspirants may also look at the previous year's question paper patterns and vacancies for a broader idea.

SSC JE Opportunities

The Staff Selection Commission offers some of the most prestigious and coveted government jobs to individuals with an engineering background. Moreover, the added perks of a government job, including job security, job satisfaction, timely payments and respect in the society, make SSC JE an alternative sought opportunity.

After the strenuous testing process of the SSC JE exam, qualifying candidates are appointed at either State or Central Government offices, which include:

• Central Public Works Department (CPWD)
• Water Commission
• Military Engineer Services (MES)
• Central Water Power Research Station
• Naval Quality Assurance

Below is the detailed list of SSC JE posts and their corresponding organisations that welcome qualifying candidates to those posts:

SSC JE Job Role

The job profile of an SSC JE includes some of the task attributes mentioned below:

• Plan and innovate activities for the department
• Manage accounts in the organisation
• Supervise work of subordinates
• Manage a smooth execution of government policies

SSC JE Responsibilities

The job role of SSC JE comes with a set of responsibilities to make every individual accountable for their position. These responsibilities include:

• Take care of maintenance and repair work in their respective organisation/department
• Prepare an estimated repair works list within the department
• Supervise and assist seniors with different projects
• Maintain thorough records of all the work done within their department.

SSC JE Career Progression

There is also a significant scope for career growth as an SSC JE working in the State or the Central Government. Junior Engineers who perform their duties and display skills at work are promoted to:

• Senior Section Engineer
• Executive Engineer

There are several internal exams that help candidates get promotions to higher ranks.

SSC JE 2022 is one of the most sought after exams for individuals pursuing engineering. It offers job security, allowances, perks and most significantly, the respect of working for the State/Central Government. The government also follows the 7th Pay Commission pay scale for compensating Junior Engineers, which makes the salary of a JE nearly INR 44,000 per month. The position of a Junior Engineer also provides an opportunity to work with some of the most esteemed organisations like MES, CPWD, NTRO and BRO, among many others. If you are also looking forward to the SSC JE notification, you can register yourself on Shiksha.com or else keep checking the official website for future updates.