LIVESSC JE 2026 Exam Live Updates: Check Shift-Wise Analysis and Updates

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is conducting the SSC Junior Engineer (JE) Paper 1 Examination 2026 in computer-based mode. The examination began on November 2 and will continue until November 6, 2026. The exam is being held in three shifts daily. Candidates can check the latest exam updates, shift timings, paper pattern, difficulty level, and good attempts below.

Is the SSC JE 2026 Exam Ongoing Today?

Yes, the SSC JE 2026 Paper 1 examination is ongoing today, November 3. The examination is being conducted at various centres across the country.

The exam started on November 2 and will continue until November 6 for Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, and specified IMD Scientific Assistant posts. The separate examination for JE Telecommunication posts is scheduled for November 30 and December 1, 2026.

The examination is conducted in three shifts. Each shift has a duration of two hours. The detailed shift-wise analysis will be updated after collecting feedback from candidates.

What Are the SSC JE 2026 Exam Shift Timings?

The SSC JE Paper 1 examination is conducted in three shifts every day. Candidates must check their admission certificates for the exact reporting time and examination centre details.

Candidates should reach the examination centre before the gate closure time. Late entry is generally not permitted after the gates close.

What Is the SSC JE 2026 Exam Analysis for November 3?

The detailed SSC JE 2026 exam analysis for November 3 will be updated after reviewing candidate feedback from all three shifts. The analysis will cover the overall difficulty level, section-wise difficulty, good attempts and important questions.

The initial analysis of November 2 indicated that the first shift was easy to moderate, while the second shift was moderate.

SSC JE 2026 Shift-Wise Difficulty Level and Good Attempts

Note: Good attempts and difficulty levels are based on preliminary feedback and may change after detailed analysis.

Which Topics Are Asked in the SSC JE 2026 Paper 1 Exam?

The SSC JE Paper 1 question paper contains three sections. General Intelligence and Reasoning and General Awareness carry 50 questions each. General Engineering carries 100 questions from the selected engineering stream.

The following topics are commonly included in the examination:

• General Intelligence and Reasoning: Analogy, classification, coding-decoding, number series, syllogism, and blood relations.
• General Awareness: Current affairs, history, geography, Indian polity, economy, and general science.
• General Engineering: Questions from Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering, depending on the selected stream.

The engineering section carries the highest weightage, with 100 questions.

What Is the SSC JE 2026 Paper 1 Exam Pattern?

The SSC JE Paper 1 examination consists of 200 objective-type questions carrying 200 marks. The total examination duration is two hours. There is also negative marking for incorrect answers.

• Correct answer: 1 mark
• Incorrect answer: 0.25 marks deducted
• Exam duration: 2 hours
• Exam mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)

Paper 1 is qualifying in nature. The normalised marks obtained in Paper 2 are considered for preparing the final merit list.

What Happens After the SSC JE 2026 Paper 1 Examination?

After completing Paper 1, the Commission will release the provisional answer key. Candidates will be able to check their responses and submit objections within the specified period by paying the prescribed fee.

The next stage is Paper 2, which tests candidates' technical knowledge. Those who qualify in the required stages will proceed to document verification. Final selection will be based on the applicable recruitment rules and Paper 2 performance.

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