SSC JE Electrical study plan

SSC JE Electrical · Give each week a clear focus.

8 weeks · About 6 hours per week

Week 1

Electrical Engineering

Solve 40 numerical problems on DC circuits using Ohm's law, Kirchhoff's laws, and star-delta transformation, and record the method used for each wrong answer.
Derive and apply the formulas for series and parallel combinations of resistors, capacitors, and inductors in at least 15 worked examples.
Build a one-page formula sheet covering mesh and nodal analysis, superposition, Thevenin, and Norton theorems, then verify each entry against a solved example.
Answer 30 previous-year-style questions on network theorems under a 30-minute timer and log the accuracy rate.

A dated error log of at least 60 solved network-theory problems with the correct method written beside every mistake.

Week 2

Solve 35 problems on single-phase and three-phase AC circuits, including RMS value, average value, form factor, power factor, and phasor diagrams.
Compute impedance, current, and power in RLC series and parallel circuits for at least 12 given component values.
Interpret transformer equivalent circuits and solve 15 problems on EMF equation, losses, efficiency, and voltage regulation.
Sketch the torque-speed characteristic of a three-phase induction motor and explain slip and starting methods in your own handwritten notes.

A two-page handwritten summary of AC fundamentals and transformer/induction-motor formulas, each formula paired with one solved numerical example.

Week 3

Solve 30 problems on DC machines covering EMF equation, armature reaction, commutation, and speed control.
Solve 25 problems on measuring instruments, including moving-coil and moving-iron instruments, extension of range, and error analysis.
Work through 20 questions on power systems basics: transmission line parameters, per-unit quantities, and tariff calculations.
Complete one full-length Electrical Engineering sectional test and classify every mistake by topic.

A completed sectional test scorecard showing section-wise accuracy and a ranked list of the three weakest electrical topics.

Week 4

Solve 30 problems on the first and second laws of thermodynamics, including closed-system and steady-flow energy equations.
Analyze at least 10 ideal and actual Rankine, Otto, and Diesel cycles, computing efficiency and work output for each.
Solve 20 problems on IC engine performance parameters such as indicated power, brake power, mechanical efficiency, and specific fuel consumption.
Explain the working of boilers, condensers, and steam turbines in a set of labelled hand-drawn diagrams.

A 10-problem thermodynamics and power-cycle problem set solved from scratch with full working shown, scoring at least 8 out of 10 on self-check.

Week 5

Solve 25 problems on stress, strain, bending moment, and shear force diagrams for simply supported and cantilever beams.
Compute the efficiency of at least 10 gear trains and belt drives, including slip and creep corrections.
Solve 20 problems on fluid properties, Bernoulli's equation, and flow through pipes with friction loss.
Review the classification and properties of engineering materials and castings, welding, and machining processes through 40 quick-recall questions.

A complete set of shear force and bending moment diagrams for six beam loading cases, each checked against boundary conditions.

Week 6

Solve 25 problems on the properties of concrete and steel, including mix design, water-cement ratio, and workability tests.
Compute bending moment, shear, and deflection for at least 10 reinforced concrete and steel beam sections using limit-state principles.
Solve 20 surveying problems on levelling, theodolite traversing, and contouring, including rise-and-fall and height-of-instrument methods.
Solve 15 problems on soil classification, compaction, and bearing capacity, and tabulate the index properties used in each.

A one-page structural and geotechnical formula sheet with each formula validated by one solved numerical example.

Week 7

Solve 20 problems on building materials, construction planning, and estimating and costing, including rate analysis and measurement of works.
Solve 20 problems on fluid machinery, including pumps, turbines, and their specific speed and efficiency.
Complete 60 mixed questions drawn from all three domains under exam timing, and tag each error by domain.
Revisit the three weakest topics from the week 3 sectional test and re-solve 10 questions on each.

A mixed-domain mock test report showing domain-wise accuracy and a written remediation list for every topic below 60 percent.

Week 8

Take two full-length mock tests of 100 questions each under strict timing and compare the scores against the week 7 baseline.
Revise every formula sheet and error log once, marking items still uncertain for a final pass.
Drill 50 high-frequency numerical questions spanning all three domains, targeting at least 80 percent accuracy.
Prepare a one-page exam-day strategy covering question order, time allocation per section, and handling of negative marking.

Two completed full-length mock tests with scores, a final consolidated error list, and a signed one-page exam-day strategy sheet.

Week 4: Score at least 65 percent on a 50-question Electrical Engineering sectional test and complete all three electrical formula sheets.

Week 6: Score at least 60 percent on a combined 40-question Mechanical and Civil sectional test, with no domain below 50 percent.

Week 8: Score at least 70 percent on each of two full-length mocks and clear every topic still flagged in the error log.