SSC JE (Civil Engineering) Official Paper (Held On: 04 Dec, 2025 Shift 1) (Previous Year Paper)

Complete the analogy.

K : M :: R : ?

Complete the analogy.

BAF : DGJ :: EHL : ?

Find the missing term in the series: P, Q, S, T, V, W, ?

Find the missing term in the series: C, E, H, L, ?

Find the missing number in the series: 2, 6, 10, 14, ?

Find the missing number in the series: 2, 4, 12, 48, ?

Complete the analogy.

Doctor : Diagnosis :: Judge : ?

Select the option that does NOT belong to the same category as the others: Copper, Iron, Silver, Wood

Select the option that does NOT belong to the same category as the others: Sodium, Calcium, Iron, Silver

Find the odd one out in the given semantic series based on the pattern identified. Arctic Circle, Prime Meridian, Polar Region, Antarctic Circle

Complete the analogy. \(7 : 343 :: 9 : ?\)

Complete the analogy. 343 : 7 :: 512 : ? 

Select the option that does NOT belong to the same category as the others:

$, €, £, @$

In a certain code, vowels are replaced with their previous letter, consonants with the next letter, and then the whole word is reversed.

How is DOCUMENT written?

If NOSE is coded as OPTF, how is EAR coded?

A sudden increase in fish deaths is noticed in a river. What could be the probable cause?

Statement: "All trains must have fire extinguishers in every coach." Which assumption is implicit?

If your friend is nervous before a job interview, you should:

Which word comes last in the dictionary? LATEST, LATER, LATEX, LATITUDE

Which of the following words ranks second in alphabetical order?

CHRONIC, CHRYSALIS, CHROME, CHROMA

If \(3x + 5 = 20\), find \(x\).

A 150 m train crosses a platform in 25 secand a signal pole in 15 sec. Find the length of the platform.

You help a colleague finish work and they thank you. What’s the best reply?

The manager shares an idea you believe has flaws.

What’s the high social intelligence way to respond?

Using all the letters of S T A L O C, which valid English word can be created?

Using all letters of S C E N I T, which valid English word can be created?

You are offered a higher-paying job but relocation will affect your family.

What is the best next step?

You receive two conflicting instructions from different senior managers.

What do you do?

In a sales company, seniority bonuses are awarded to employees with 10+ years’ service, but almost all recipients are from one ethnic group, despite others with equal tenure. Which inference is valid?

Hospital patient count rose \(15%\), but the number of doctors did not change. Which inference is valid?

A candidate scores high in theory but low in practicals.

How should the examiner judge?

Traffic congestion reduced by \(15%\) after introducing staggered office timings. Which is the most valid judgement?

Find the value of [[(96-64)\(\div\)8+5]\(\times\)[81\(\div\)9+7]].

Find the value of \((90 \div 15+7) \times (36 \div 6-3)\).

If @ = division, # = subtraction, % = addition, and  $ = multiplication, then evaluate 15 @ 5 # 3 % 2 $ 4.

If * = addition, @ = subtraction, $  = multiplication, and % = division, then find 22 $ 3 @ 5 * 16 % 4.

If @ = addition, # = subtraction, $ = multiplication, and % = division, then calculate {72$ 2@18}#{144% 12 @ 6}.

Student enrolment was 800, 840, 882, and 926. 1 over 4 years. Expected enrolment in the 6^th year will be

The value of a stock falls by \(15%\) annually. The current price is 120. What is the approx. price after 3 years?

Pointing to a boy, Pratap said, "He is the only son of my father’s father", How is the boy related to Pratap?

If 4 workers complete a job in 12 days, how long will 6 workers take at the same rate?

The cost price of 15 books = the selling price of 12 books. Find the profit percent.

In the following question, a statement is followed by two conclusions. You have to assume the given statement to be true, even if it seems to be at variance with commonly known facts. Read both the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the statement.

Statement:

All students like to play.

Conclusions:

I. All those who like to play are students.

II. Some students do not like to play.

In the following question, two statements are followed by two conclusions. You have to assume the given statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts. Read both the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the statements.

Statements:

Some doctors are women.

All women are nurses.

Conclusions:

I. Some doctors are nurses.

II. All nurses are doctors.

In the following question, two statements are followed by four conclusions. You have to assume the given statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts. Read the conclusions carefully and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the statements.

Statements:

All A are B.

No B is C.

Conclusions:

A. No A is C

B. All A are C

C. Some C are B

D. Some A are C

In the following question, two statements are followed by four conclusions. You have to assume the given statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts. Read the conclusions carefully and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the statements.

Statements:

All rivers are water bodies.

No water body is solid.

Conclusions:

I. No river is solid

II. Some solids are rivers

III. All solids are rivers

IV. Some rivers are solid

A public transport system has fewer vehicles operating in minority neighbourhoods. What is a reasonable inference?

Select the option that does NOT belong to the same category as the others; \(>\) , \(<\) , \(\uparrow\) , \(\leq\)

You’re feeling stressed before a presentation.

What’s the most emotionally intelligent action?

During a heated office debate, you notice two colleagues avoid making eye contact or speaking up.

What should you do?

How does the Human Development Index (HDI) contribute to policymaking?

At which Air Quality Index (AQI) level is the air quality classified as "good"?

What is the primary purpose of the Aditya-L1 mission launched by ISRO in 2023?

Which of the following is NOT an example of capital receipts?

Which writ is issued to stop a lower court from going beyond its jurisdiction?

The President of India can dissolve the Lok Sabha under which Article of the Constitution?

Which body is responsible for preparing the electoral rolls for the general elections in India?

The Chola naval expedition against Srivijaya was launched during the reign of:

The first known Sultan to assume the title of ’Shadow of God’ (Zill-e-Ilahi) was:

Which Article provides for the protection of states against external aggression and internal disturbance?

Which Article provides the framework for the appointment of state governors?

Which Article provides for the appointment of state Governors?

_______ is a new initiative aimed at enhancing educational cooperation among the five BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) member countries, focusing on research and innovation.

What is the largest sea in the Indian Ocean?

Which of the following is a potential challenge to implementing the IMEC (India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor)?

The "Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policy" of India has evolved over time. Which of the following sectors has generally witnessed significant liberalization in FDI norms?

Consider the following statements regarding the "Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban)":

I. Its primary focus is on achieving Open Defecation Free (ODF) status in urban areas.

II. It aims to promote scientific processing and disposal of solid waste in cities.

III. It encourages the construction of individual household toilets but not community toilets.

IV. It includes components for improving the cleanliness of public spaces and promoting citizen engagement.

Which of the above statements accurately reflect the objectives and components of the Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban)?

Which Indian state is known for its traditional martial art, Thang-Ta?

With which sport is Arjuna Awardee, Tulsidas Balaram associated?

The first-ever Indian professional golf tournament was held in Kolkata. Which golf course was the venue?

India’s only Olympic medal in lawn tennis came in 1996. Which format of tennis did it belong to?

The Kalinga Stadium, famous for hosting the Hockey World Cup, is located in which Indian city?

What is a key difference between Mathura and Gandhara schools of art and architecture?

Which of the following regions is known for wooden temple architecture with sloping roofs?

Which of the following programs was introduced for National Rural Employment during the 7^th Five-Year Plan (1985-1990)?

Who was the first Indian woman to publish a novel in English?

Which African author, born in Nigeria, won the Orange Prize for Fiction in 2007 for "Half of a Yellow Sun"?

In the context of India’s First Five-Year plan (1951-1956) that was formulated under the guidance of the Harrod-Domar model, what was the proportion of the total plan outlay allocated to the industrial sectors?

What chess term is used when two rooks attack in the same file?

Which category of prohibited substances in sports includes synthetic versions of the male hormone testosterone?

The Rowlatt Act, which faced widespread opposition in India, aimed to:

The British policy of "Divide and Rule" in India is often cited as a key factor in the growth of communalism. While the strategy involved exploiting existing social and religious differences, its implementation and impact were complex. Which of the following best describes a sophisticated manifestation of this policy beyond simply favoring one religious group over another?

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), 2023?

What is the total number of sections in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023?

Who was appointed as the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of India after General Bipin Rawat’s tenure?

Who was the first Indian woman officer to lead an all-male Republic Day contingent in 2024?

Who was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) in April 2025?

Who among the following was the queen of Ullal and fought against the Portuguese?

The poem ’Jhansi Ki Rani’ describing the life of Rani Lakshmi Bai was written by which Indian freedom fighter?

Which of the following freedom fighters was the first female deputy finance minister under the Union Cabinet led by Jawaharlal Nehru?

Which of the following dance forms had an influence on the development of Sattriya dance?

In the context of the Harappan Civilization, what was Lapis Lazuli primarily used for?

Which Chalcolithic culture is noted for the earliest evidence of the domestication of the horse in the Indian subcontinent?

Which of the following states is the largest producer of Mica in India?

Which of the following is a significant contribution of Pandit Bhatkhande to Hindustani classical music?

What does the term ’prabandha’ refer to in Indian classical music?

Which of the following states has the lowest population density in India, as per 2011 Census?

According to the Census of India 2011, _________ recorded the highest female literacy rate among all Union Territories.

What percentage of India’s total geographical area is covered by the forest, as in 2023?

Consider the following statements about the Evolution of the Himalayan Drainage system.

1. It evolved from the river Shivalik or the Indo-Brahma river that traversed the entire longitudinal extent of the Himalaya from Assam to Punjab and onwards to Sind.

2. Down-thrusting of the Malda gap, the area between the Rajmahal hills and the Meghalaya plateau, diverted the Ganga and the Brahmaputra system to flow towards the Bay of Bengal.

Choose the CORRECT statements from above.

The most suitable type of bond for constructing a one-brick thick wall is _____ .

What is the dry volume of 1 \(m^3\) of wet concrete (considering bulking and wastage)?

Which of the following trees yields hardwood?

Which shake originates from the pith and extends outward like rays?

Directions: In the following question, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Select the correct option:

Assertion(A) : Artificial seasoning of timber is faster than natural seasoning.

Reason(R) : Artificial seasoning is done by exposing timber to open air and sunlight.

Directions: In the following question, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Select the correct option:

Assertion(A) : Hydraulic lime sets even under water.

Reason(R) : It contains silica and alumina that react with water to form cementitious compounds.

Assertion (A): A newly constructed brick wall begins to develop white, powdery patches during its first rainy season.

Reason (R): Soluble salts present in bricks migrate to the surface through capillary action and crystallize upon drying.

Read the statements given below and choose the correct option:

I. The water-cement ratio influences both the strength and durability of concrete.

II. Increasing water-cement ratio increases concrete strength.

A room has dimensions \(6 \text{ m} \times 4 \text{ m}\). If the size of each tile is \(0.5 \text{ m} \times 0. 5 \text{ m}\), calculate the number of tiles required to cover the floor of the room.

Directions: In the following question, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R).

Select the correct option

Assertion (A) : Hydraulic lime is used in the construction of buildings exposed to water or extreme weather conditions.

Reason (R) : Hydraulic lime sets and hardens through a reaction with water, making it ideal for wet conditions.

Directions: In the following question, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Select the correct option:

Assertion(A) : The addition of lime to cement improves its workability and makes it easier to handle during construction.

Reason(R) : Lime increases the water retention capacity of the cement mix, which reduces shrinkage and cracking during curing.

If a map is prepared to a scale of 1:4000, what is the length of 0. 5 cm on the map in real-world measurements?

In plane table surveying, Lehmann’s rule is associated with:

What does the Bearing of a line represent?

Which of the following is the correct relationship between Fore Bearing (F.B.) and Back Bearing (B.B.) in the W.C.B. system?

Which of the following is accurate regarding the closure of contour lines on a map?

A compaction curve shifts upwards and to the left after adding \(5%\) cement to silty sand. The cause is:

In a flow net, Nf = 4, Nd = 8, H = 3 m, k = \(2 \times 10^{-4}\) m/s. Seepage (\(m^3/s\)) per m width is:

What is the main purpose of a sedimentation tank in water treatment?

Which type of water treatment process is most effective for removing heavy metals from water?

What is the primary purpose of a green building rating system like LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)?

The standard oxygen demand (BOD) of water can be determined by measuring which parameter?

In municipal solid waste management, which of the following is the most efficient method for reducing volume and weight?

A wastewater treatment plant treats \(50,000 m^{3}/day\) of water. If the BOD of incoming water is \(300 mg/L\) and the effluent BOD is \(20 mg/L\), calculate the BOD load removed per day.

What is the primary concern when trains move at different speeds on the same track?

Which gauge is used in areas with inadequate funds and lower revenue prospects?

What is the ideal water-cement ratio for maximum strength in concrete?

Negative slip in reciprocating pump occurs when:

For a Pelton wheel, the jet is deflected by the bucket through an angle of:

In a multistage pump, the impellers are arranged to:

Negative pressure in pipes may result in;