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Staff Selection Commission and Railway Recruitment Board both conduct Entrance Exams for the post Junior Engineers every year. Lakhs of students appear for theses exams to get selected for the coveted position. Both SSC JE and RRB JE Exams can be a gateway to a career of satisfaction and fulfilment where the power and recognition to work as a government employee is very attractive.
However, students always have this question that which is better: RRB Je or SSC JE? The question stems from the fact that both the exams offer almost the same designation upon selection but the career advancements and nature of exam has few differences. In this article, we will try to clarify and drive home the differences between SSC JE and RRB JE.
SSC JE vs RRB JE: Exam Structure
Starting with the analysis, let’s first have a look at the exam structure of both SSC JE and RRB JE.
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RRB JE |
SSC JE |
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Computer Based Test (CBT) |
Partially Computer Based Examination. |
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MCQ Based (150 Questions) |
The first round is MCQ based. |
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Questions from aptitude as well from all engineering branches are asked. |
In the Technical Section, questions only from the specific discipline of the candidate are asked. |
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Only Area-Wise applications are allowed. |
This is an all India based examination. |
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Selection rate: 100-300 out of thousands of candidates. |
Selection Rate: 100-200 out of thousands of candidates. (Relatively Low) |
SSC JE vs RRB JE: Profile Comparison
Taking our comparative analysis further, we will now see a detailed comparison between the profiles of Junior Engineers selected through both the exams.
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Parameter |
SSC JE |
RRB JE |
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Eligibility |
18 years to 32 years
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18 years to 33 years
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Salary |
Rs. 35400- Rs. 112400/-
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Class A- Rs 13500/- to Rs. 36425/- Class B- Rs 13500/- to Rs. 35,075/- Class C- Rs 13500/- to Rs. 33725/-
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Nature of Job- Department |
· MES Departments |
· Chemical and Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) |
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Nature of work |
At the office |
Fieldwork |
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Growth & Promotion |
Promising growth and career |
Limited growth |
This shows that the opportunities for career advancement are better in SSC JE as compared to RRB JE. However, if someone wants to get a hands-on experience of fieldwork, then RRB JE can be a good choice for him/her.
SSC JE vs RRB JE: Facilities Provided
Now, let’s finally have a look at the other facilities being provided to Junior Engineers after their selection in the respective exams.
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Facilities |
RRB JE |
SSC JE |
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Housing |
There are not in a situation to provide problems in providing better housing for its employees due to frequent loss in this department. |
Housing facilities provided are much better. |
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Travelling fare |
1st class AC fare and other discounts on railway tickets as a railway employee. |
Airfare once in a year which can be spent on vacation anywhere in India. |
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Work area |
It involves a lot of field work. |
Whereas it is totally office based job. |
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Growth |
Growth is very limited |
Chances of promotion are higher with provisions of Study Leaves also available |
This was a complete list of exhaustive comparison between the two exams: SSC JE and RRB JE. Students can review this analysis and judge for themselves that which exam is better suited for them.
