JEPC JE Civil 2026: Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Cut Off & Free Mock Tests
Jharkhand Education Project Council (JEPC) — Junior Engineer, Civil Works (Block Level)
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JEPC JE Civil — Official Notification PDF
The board's own notification. Read it fully before you apply.
📄 JEPC — Recruitment of Senior Professionals, Officials & Support Staff (Memo No. 3975, 08.10.2026)
Junior Engineer (Block Level), Civil works: 32 posts — Table E, Sl. 14
Apply online by 31.10.2026, 5:00 PM · written-test format on page 15
The Jharkhand Education Project Council (JEPC), which runs Samagra Shiksha, Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas and the state's other school-education programmes, is recruiting 32 Junior Engineers (Civil works) for its block-level offices on short-term contract. The posts are part of a larger JEPC advertisement (Memo No. 3975, 08.10.2026) for senior professionals, officials and support staff.
A block-level JE supervises the construction and repair of school buildings, KGBV hostels and other works under the programme. The minimum qualification is a Diploma in Civil Engineering with at least 55% marks, and experience supervising building construction work is preferred. The post pays a consolidated ₹26,923 a month.
Apply online on jepc.jharkhand.gov.in by 31 October 2026, 5:00 PM. Selection is out of 200 marks: a 100-mark written test, a 20-mark computer-based test, an interview, and marks for academic qualification and work experience.
JEPC JE Civil 2026 — Overview
| Conducting body | Jharkhand Education Project Council (JEPC), School Education & Literacy Department, Govt. of Jharkhand — Ranchi |
| Notice | Memo No. ME/01/393/2006/(Part file)/3975, dated 08.10.2026 — Table E, Sl. 14 |
| Post | Junior Engineer (Block Level) — Civil works, district cadre, short-term contract |
| Vacancies | 32 — UR 12, ST 10, SC 4, BC-I 1, BC-II 4, EWS 1 |
| Last date to apply | 31 October 2026, 5:00 PM (online, jepc.jharkhand.gov.in) |
| Written test | 100 MCQs · 100 marks · 3 hours (OMR) — date not announced yet |
| Qualification | Diploma in Civil Engineering with at least 55% marks |
| Age (on 30.09.2026) | 21–35 (UR/EWS) · 37 (BC-I/BC-II) · 38 (women of UR/EWS/BC) · 40 (SC/ST) · PwBD +10 years |
| Pay | ₹26,923 a month (consolidated), 3% annual increment |
| Application fee | ₹500; SC/ST candidates pay 50% (₹250) |
JEPC JE Civil Exam Date 2026
| Last date to apply | 31 October 2026, 5:00 PM (online, jepc.jharkhand.gov.in) |
JEPC JE Civil Exam Pattern 2026
Written Test — MCQ / OMR (100 marks, 3 hours)
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge | 20 | 20 |
| Logical Reasoning | 20 | 20 |
| Part G — Civil works: subject-specific factual questions | 30 | 30 |
| Part G — Civil works: analytical / situational / comprehension / case-study questions | 30 | 30 |
Duration: 3 hours
Negative marking: Not mentioned in the notice
ℹ️ Official (page 15 of the notice). Each post category answers only its own part — Civil works posts answer Part G. One mark a question.
Computer-based technical test (20 marks, 1 hour)
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Technical proficiency for the Civil works category — at most two questions of 10 marks each, set by the exam agency | 2 | 20 |
Duration: 1 hour
Negative marking: —
ℹ️ The notice does not describe the tasks.
Final merit — 200 marks (68th Executive Committee)
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Written test | — | 100 |
| Technical proficiency (computer-based test) | — | 20 |
| Personal interview | — | 20 |
| Academic qualification | — | 50 |
| Work experience — 0.5 mark a year in an equivalent post (1 mark a year for SSA/Samagra Shiksha/RMSA/KGBV staff), maximum 10 | — | 10 |
Duration: —
Negative marking: —
ℹ️ Candidates are shortlisted for the interview by category-wise minimum qualifying marks under the Jharkhand government's Sankalp No. 3928 of 11.08.2020. The selection panel is valid for one year.
JEPC JE Civil Syllabus 2026 — Key Subjects
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JEPC JE Civil Detailed Syllabus 2026
The topic lists below are compiled by us where the conducting body has not published its own — the note under them says exactly which parts are official — Written test: 100 MCQs · 100 marks (1 mark each) · no negative marking stated in the notice in Written test 3 hours · computer-based test 1 hour. Pattern source: jepc.jharkhand.gov.in — Recruitment Notice, Memo No. ME/01/393/2006/(Part file)/3975, 08.10.2026.
General Knowledge & Logical Reasoning (40 questions)
- General Knowledge (20)
- Indian history, geography, polity and economy · art and culture · static GK · current affairs — national and international events, awards, sports, schemes · Jharkhand: geography, tribes and culture, education schemes (likely, not stated in the notice)
- Logical Reasoning (20)
- Analogy and classification · number and letter series · coding-decoding · blood relations · direction and distance · ranking and order · seating arrangement · syllogism · Venn diagrams · statements and conclusions · clock and calendar
Part G — Civil Works (60 questions: 30 factual + 30 analytical / situational)
- Building Materials & Construction
- Bricks, stone, lime, cement, aggregates, concrete and their tests · timber, paints, glass · mortar and plaster · masonry and bonds · damp proofing · lintels, arches, stairs · doors and windows · floors and roofs · formwork
- Estimating & Costing
- Types of estimates · building estimates and BOQ · rate analysis and specifications · schedule of rates · bar bending schedule · measurement book and running bills · tenders and tender documents · valuation
- Construction Management & Site Supervision
- Planning and scheduling, bar charts, CPM and PERT · contracts and contract conditions · quality control at site · safety · site records and inspection
- RCC Design
- Working stress and limit state basics · beams, slabs, columns, footings · IS 456 provisions · reinforcement detailing and cover
- Strength of Materials
- Stress, strain and elastic constants · shear force and bending moment · bending and shear stress · deflection · columns
- Surveying
- Chain and compass survey · levelling and contouring · theodolite · area and volume · setting out of buildings
- Soil Mechanics & Foundations
- Soil properties and classification · compaction · bearing capacity · shallow foundations · site investigation
- Environmental Engineering & Building Services
- Water supply and quality · plumbing and sanitary fittings · drainage and septic tanks · rainwater harvesting — the services of school buildings and hostels
- Building Planning & Drawing
- Principles of planning · building bye-laws · drawing conventions and working drawings · planning of school and residential buildings
- Transportation & Hydraulics
- Rural roads and pavements · fluid properties and pipe flow basics
Computer-based technical test (20 marks, 1 hour)
- Technical proficiency (2 questions × 10 marks)
- Set by the exam agency for the Civil works category. The notice does not describe the tasks; practise computer basics a site engineer uses — spreadsheets for estimates and bills, word processing for reports
Note: Official: the written test is an MCQ/OMR paper of 100 marks in 3 hours — General Knowledge 20 questions, Logical Reasoning 20 questions and 60 questions for Civil works posts (Part G): 30 subject-specific factual questions and 30 analytical, situational, comprehension or case-study questions, one mark each. A separate 1-hour computer-based test carries 20 marks (at most two questions of 10 marks). Final merit out of 200 also adds the interview (20), academic qualification (50) and work experience (10). JEPC publishes no topic list for Part G; the civil topics below are our practice guide for a block-level junior engineer supervising school building works, at diploma level.
JEPC JE Civil Eligibility 2026: Qualification & Age Limit
- ✓Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognised institution with at least 55% marks. Candidates with 10 years' service under SSA, Samagra Shiksha, RMSA, KGBV, Sakshar Bharat or Mahila Samakhya get 5% relaxation in the required percentage.
- ✓Desirable: experience in the relevant field at a reputed institution, State or Central Government, semi-government body, PSU or a government-sponsored scheme, supervising building construction work.
- ✓Age on 30.09.2026: minimum 21; maximum 35 for UR/EWS, 37 for BC-I/BC-II, 38 for women of UR/EWS/BC, 40 for SC/ST; persons with benchmark disability get 10 more years in their category. JEPC/programme staff get relaxation equal to their service, up to 10 years.
- ✓Reservation (BC-I, BC-II, SC, ST, EWS) is only for Jharkhand domicile; reserved candidates from other states are treated as General. Only one post may be applied for.
- ✓Application processing fee ₹500 (non-refundable), paid online; SC/ST candidates pay 50%. Candidates who appeared in the earlier JEPC examinations listed in the notice need not pay the fee again but must attach the admit card issued for them.
JEPC JE Civil Salary 2026
₹26,923 a month, consolidated, on a short-term contract of one year that may be extended on satisfactory performance up to the life of the programme. JEPC allows a 3% annual increment subject to performance, and pay can include project, house rent, medical and conveyance allowances as per post; gratuity, leave encashment, EPF and pension follow EPFO rules and the Samagra Shiksha financial manual.
JEPC JE Civil Cut Off
JEPC has not published cut-offs for this post. Shortlisting for the interview uses category-wise minimum qualifying marks set by the Jharkhand government (Sankalp No. 3928, 11.08.2020), and the final merit is out of 200.
JEPC JE Civil Vacancies
| Memo 3975 (08.10.2026) — Junior Engineer (Block Level), Civil works | 32: UR 12, ST 10, SC 4, BC-I 1, BC-II 4, EWS 1 |
How to Prepare for JEPC JE Civil 2026
- 1The written test is half the 200-mark merit, and Part G (civil) is 60 of its 100 marks. Prepare civil engineering first.
- 2Half of Part G is analytical and situational — expect site problems: which material or method to choose, how to check a defect, how to read an estimate or a bill. Practise reasoning through such questions, not only memorising facts.
- 3This is a works-supervision post for school buildings. Building materials and construction, estimating, BOQ, measurement and bills, and site quality control matter more than advanced design.
- 4Academic marks (50) come from your diploma, and experience adds up to 10. Keep your mark sheets and experience certificates ready; the original certificates are checked at the interview.
- 5The computer-based test (20 marks) is practical. Be comfortable with a spreadsheet for estimates and bills and with typing a short report.
- 6General Knowledge in a Jharkhand government recruitment usually includes Jharkhand topics — geography, tribes, culture and the state's education schemes — although the notice only says General Knowledge.
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JEPC JE Civil 2026 — Frequently Asked Questions
How many Junior Engineer posts are there in JEPC 2026?▾
32 Junior Engineer (Block Level) posts for civil works: UR 12, ST 10, SC 4, BC-I 1, BC-II 4 and EWS 1, under JEPC Memo No. 3975 dated 08.10.2026.
What is the last date to apply for JEPC JE 2026?▾
31 October 2026, 5:00 PM, through the official recruitment link on jepc.jharkhand.gov.in. Applications after that are not accepted.
What is the JEPC JE exam pattern?▾
A 3-hour MCQ/OMR written test of 100 marks: General Knowledge 20, Logical Reasoning 20, and 60 civil-works questions (30 factual, 30 analytical or situational). A 1-hour computer-based test carries 20 marks. Final merit is out of 200, adding the interview (20), academic qualification (50) and work experience (10).
Is there negative marking in the JEPC JE written test?▾
The notice does not mention negative marking. Check the instructions on the admit card and the question paper when they are issued.
What qualification is needed for JEPC Junior Engineer?▾
A Diploma in Civil Engineering with at least 55% marks from a recognised institution. Experience supervising building construction is preferred but not compulsory.
What is the salary of JEPC Junior Engineer?▾
₹26,923 a month, consolidated, on a one-year contract that can be extended, with a 3% annual increment subject to performance.
What is the age limit for JEPC JE Civil?▾
21–35 (UR/EWS) · 37 (BC-I/BC-II) · 38 (women of UR/EWS/BC) · 40 (SC/ST) · PwBD +10 years.
What is the JEPC JE Civil syllabus?▾
The key subjects are General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Logical Reasoning, Building Materials & Construction, Estimating & Costing, Construction Management & Site Supervision, RCC Design, Strength of Materials, Surveying, Soil Mechanics & Foundations, Environmental Engineering & Building Services, Building Planning & Drawing, Transportation & Hydraulics.
How many vacancies are there in JEPC JE Civil?▾
Memo 3975 (08.10.2026) — Junior Engineer (Block Level), Civil works: 32: UR 12, ST 10, SC 4, BC-I 1, BC-II 4, EWS 1.
Where can I practise JEPC JE Civil mock tests online?▾
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