SSC JE Civil Syllabus 2026
Subject-wise and chapter-wise SSC JE Civil syllabus: 28 subjects, 227 chapters, with the weightage each subject really got in 7 previous papers.
SSC JE Civil Exam Pattern 2026
Paper-I (CBT)
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 50 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| Civil Engineering (Technical) | 100 | 100 |
Duration: 2 hours · Negative marking: 0.25 marks deducted per wrong answer
Paper-II (CBT — fully technical)
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Engineering (Civil & Structural) | 100 | 300 |
Duration: 2 hours · Negative marking: 1 mark deducted per wrong answer
SSC JE Civil Syllabus — Technical (Civil Engineering)
Weightage = average number of questions per paper across the 7 real previous-year papers on this site.
RCC Design
- Limit state design for bending
- shear
- axial compression and combined forces
- Design of beams
- Slabs
- Lintels
- Foundations
- Retaining walls
- Tanks
- Staircases
- Principles of prestressed concrete design including materials and methods
- Earthquake resistant design of structures
- Design of Masonry Structure.
Surveying
- Classification of surveys
- various methodologies
- instruments & analysis of measurement of distances
- elevation and directions
- Field astronomy
- Global Positioning System
- Map preparation
- Photogrammetry
- Remote sensing concepts
- Survey Layout for culverts
- canals
- bridges
- road/railway alignment and buildings
- Setting out of Curves.
Construction Management
- Construction - Planning
- Equipment
- Analysis of Rates of various types of works
- Tendering Process and Contract Management
- Quality Control
- Productivity
- Operation Cost
- Land acquisition
- Labour safety and welfare.
Transportation Engineering
- Highway Engineering
- Geometric Design of Highways
- Pavement Materials & Design
- Traffic Engineering and Pavement Design
- Railway Engineering
- Airports and Harbours
- Tunnels & Bridges
Building Materials
- Building Stones
- Bricks and Tiles
- Building Lime
- Cement
- Aggregates, Mortars & Concrete
- Timber and Wood Products
- Paints and Varnishes
- Glass and Plastic
- Insulating Materials
- Masonry and Plaster Work
- Arches and Lintels
- Doors, Windows and Ventilators
- Stairs
- Floors and Floorings
- Roofs and Roof Covering
- Partition and Cavity Walls
- Metals & Alloys
- Construction Techniques
Strength of Materials
- Stress and Strain
- Principal Stress and Theory of Failure
- Bending Moment and Shear Force
- Bending and Shear Stress
- Slope and Deflection of Beams
- Torsion and Shear Centre
- Columns & Struts
- Cylinders and Springs
- Energy Methods & Virtual Work
Structural Analysis
- Statically Determinate Structures
- Determinacy and Indeterminacy
- Trusses
- Arches & Cables
- Influence Lines and Rolling Loads
- Energy Methods
- Force Method / Compatibility Method
- Stiffness / Slope Deflection Method
- Moment Distribution Method
- Matrix Methods
- Approximate Analysis
- Plastic Analysis
- Influence Line Diagrams
- Unsymmetrical Bending & Shear Center
- Curved Beams
Estimating & Costing
- Principles of Estimating
- Building, Road and Canal Estimates
- Rate Analysis & Specifications
- Building Valuation and Rent Fixation
- Quantity Estimation
- Earthwork Calculation
- Bar Bending Schedule
Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulics
- Fluid Properties
- Fluid Statics
- Kinematics of Flow
- Bernoulli's Equation
- Flow Measurement
- Laminar & Turbulent Flow
- Boundary Layer Theory
- Flow Through Pipes
- Open Channel Flow
- Dimensional Analysis
- Hydraulic Machines
- Hydraulic Structures & Spillways
Hydrology & Irrigation
- Hydrological Cycle & Precipitation
- Rainfall-Runoff Analysis
- Hydrographs
- Floods & Flood Routing
- Groundwater & Wells
- Water Requirement of Crops
- Canals & Canal Design
- Irrigation System Design
- Diversion Headworks & Dams
- Spillways & Energy Dissipators
- Hydrology
- River Engineering & Training
Environmental Engineering
- Water Demand & Quality
- Water Supply & Treatment
- Distribution Systems
- Sewage & Wastewater Collection
- Sewage Treatment
- Air Pollution Control
- Noise Pollution
- Solid Waste Management
- Sewerage & Sanitation
Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering
- Index Properties of Soil
- Classification of Soil
- Permeability of Soil
- Seepage Analysis
- Compaction of Soil
- Effective Stress & Capillarity
- Stress Distribution in Soil
- Consolidation
- Shear Strength of Soil
- Slope Stability & Landslides
- Earth Pressure Theories
- Shallow Foundations
- Deep Foundations
- Soil Exploration
- Soil Stabilization
- Dynamic Properties & Earthquake Geotechnics
- Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering
Steel Structures
- Rivet and Bolt Connections
- Connections & Welding
- Tension Members
- Compression Members
- Column Base and Foundation
- Steel Beams and Plate Girders
- Plastic Analysis
- Industrial Structures & Trusses
- Steel as a Structural Material
- Cold-Formed Steel Structures
Analogies
- Semantic analogies
- Symbolic/number analogies
- Figural analogies
- Letter Analogies
Similarities & Differences
- Word matching
- Odd-one-out
- Semantic classification
- Symbolic/number classification
- Figural classification
Space Visualization
- Spatial orientation
- Semantic trends
- Figural patterns
- Folding/unfolding of paper
- Cubes and dice problems
Problem Solving & Analysis
- Critical thinking
- Judgment
- Decision-making
- Visual memory
- Discrimination
- Observation
Relationship Concepts
- Blood relations
- Family tree problems
- Coded relations
- Direction Sense Test
Arithmetical Reasoning
- Arithmetical computations
- Mathematical operators
- Missing number puzzles
- Arithmetical number series
Coding & Decoding
- Coding by analogy
- Decoding classifications
- Matrix coding
- Numerical coding
Abstract Ideas & Symbols
- Relationship of symbols
- Venn diagrams
- Syllogisms
- Statement-conclusion
History
- Ancient India
- Medieval India
- Modern India
- World History Basics
Culture
- Indian Classical Dance Forms
- Regional Festivals
- Traditional Music
- Monuments
- UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Geography
- Physical Geography
- Social Geography
- Economic Geography
- Indian Climate
- Wildlife Sanctuaries
- World Geography Basics
Economic Scene
- Indian Economy Basics
- Five-Year Plans
- Inflation
- Banking Systems
- GDP
- Market Demands
General Polity
- Indian Constitution
- Fundamental Rights
- Directive Principles
- Judiciary
- Parliament
- Local Government
General Science & Research
- Basic Physics Concepts
- Basic Chemistry Concepts
- Basic Biology Concepts
- Recent Scientific Developments
- Space Exploration
- Defense Technology
Current Affairs
- National & International News
- Major Summits
- Sports Awards
- Books & Authors
- Appointments
- Government Schemes
See the syllabus in real SSC JE Civil papers
7 previous-year papers, with the subject-wise question count of each.
SSC JE Civil previous year papers →SSC JE Civil Syllabus — FAQs
What is the syllabus of SSC JE Civil 2026?
SSC JE Civil covers 28 subjects. The subjects are RCC Design, Surveying, Construction Management, Transportation Engineering, Building Materials, Strength of Materials, Structural Analysis, Estimating & Costing, Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulics, Hydrology & Irrigation, Environmental Engineering, Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering, Steel Structures, Analogies, Similarities & Differences, Space Visualization, Problem Solving & Analysis, Relationship Concepts, Arithmetical Reasoning, Coding & Decoding, Abstract Ideas & Symbols, History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Polity, General Science & Research, Current Affairs.
Which subjects carry the most questions in SSC JE Civil?
Across the 7 previous papers on CIVILGYAN, the most-asked subjects are General Intelligence & Reasoning (about 50 questions a paper), General Awareness (about 50 questions a paper), Building Materials (about 16 questions a paper), Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulics (about 11 questions a paper).
Is this the official SSC JE Civil syllabus?
The subject list follows the official notification (ssc.gov.in); the chapter split and the weightage come from real previous papers and our test series. Always confirm against the latest notification.
How do I practise the SSC JE Civil syllabus chapter by chapter?
The SSC JE Civil test series has 454 chapter tests and 10 full mocks built on this syllabus, each with a detailed solution. 2 tests are free to attempt.