BTSC JE 2025 Exam Pattern

The BTSC Junior Engineer Examination 2025 will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. The exam is designed to assess technical knowledge of the respective engineering discipline along with general awareness.

Key Highlights

• Mode of Exam: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
• Total Questions: 100
• Total Marks: 100
• Duration: As notified by BTSC
• Question Type: Objective (MCQs)
• Medium of Exam: English / Hindi

Marking Scheme

• Correct Answer: +1 mark
• Incorrect Answer: –0.25 mark (Negative Marking)

BTSC JE Exam Structure

BTSC JE 2025 Syllabus – Overview

The syllabus is divided into:

1. Engineering Discipline-Specific Subjects
2. General Studies

BTSC JE Civil & Structural Engineering Syllabus

Building Materials: Physical and chemical properties of materials, Classification of building materials, Standard tests on materials, Uses and manufacture or quarrying of materials, Asbestos products, Timber and wood-based products, Laminates, Paints, Varnishes

Estimating, Costing and Valuation

Estimating & Costing: Estimates and types of estimates, Glossary of technical terms, Analysis of rates, Earthwork, Brickwork (modular and traditional bricks), RCC work, Shuttering, Timber work, Painting, Flooring, Plastering, Water tank, Bar bending schedule

Valuation: Value and cost, Scrap value, Salvage value, assessed value, Sinking fund, Depreciation and obsolescence, Methods of valuation

Surveying: Principles of surveying, Measurement of distance, Chain surveying, Prismatic compass and its working, Local attraction, Plane table surveying, Theodolite adjustment, Levelling, Terms used in levelling, Contouring, Curvature and refraction corrections, Temporary and permanent adjustment of dumpy level, Tachometric surveying, Advanced surveying equipment

Soil Mechanics: Origin of soil, Phase diagram, Void ratio, Density index and inter-relationship of soil parameters, Grain size distribution curve and applications, Index properties of soils, Atterberg’s limits, ISI soil classification and plasticity chart, Permeability of soil, Triaxial test, Soil compaction, Laboratory compaction test, Maximum dry density and optimum moisture content, Bearing capacity of soils, Standard penetration test

Hydraulics: Properties of fluids, Hydrostatics, Measurement of flow, Bernoulli’s theorem and applications, Flow through pipes, Flow in open channels, Weirs and flumes, Spillways, Pumps and turbines

Irrigation Engineering: Definition, necessity and benefits of irrigation, Ill effects of irrigation, Types and methods of irrigation, Measurement of rainfall, Water requirement of crops, Duty delta and base period, Kharif and Rabi crops, Command area, Time factor, Crop ratio, Overlap allowance, Irrigation efficiencies, Types of canals, Weirs and barrages, Failure of weirs and permeable foundations, Slit and scour, Kennedy’s theory of critical velocity, Lacey’s theory of uniform flow, Flood definition causes and effects, Flood control methods, Water logging and preventive measures, Land reclamation, Factors affecting soil fertility, Major irrigation projects in India

Transportation Engineering

Highway Engineering: Cross-sectional elements, Geometric design, Types of pavements, Pavement materials aggregates and bitumen, Flexible and rigid pavements, WBM WMM and gravel roads, Bituminous construction, Rigid pavement joints

Railway Engineering: Components of permanent way, Sleepers, Ballast, Fixtures and fastenings, Track geometry

Traffic Engineering: Traffic surveys, Speed flow density relationships, Intersections and interchanges, Traffic signals, Traffic operation, Traffic signs and road markings, Road safety

Environmental Engineering

Water Supply: Quality of water, Sources of water supply, Water purification, Distribution systems

Sanitation and Sewerage: Need for sanitation, Sewerage systems, Circular and oval sewers, Sewer appurtenances, Sewage treatment

Environmental Pollution: Surface water drainage, Solid waste management types effects and engineered systems, Air pollution pollutants causes effects and control, Noise pollution causes health effects and control

Theory of Structures: Elasticity constants, Determinate and indeterminate beams, Bending moment and shear force diagrams of simply supported cantilever and overhanging beams, Moment of area and moment of inertia of rectangular and circular sections, Chimneys dams and retaining walls, Eccentric loads, Slope deflection of simply supported and cantilever beams, Columns and critical load, Torsion of circular sections

Concrete Technology: Properties advantages and uses of concrete, Cement and aggregates, Importance of water quality, Water cement ratio, Workability, Mix design, Storage batching mixing placing and compaction, Finishing and curing, Quality control of concrete, Hot and cold weather concreting, Repair and maintenance of concrete structures

RCC Design: Flexure shear and bond strength of RCC beams, Singly reinforced beams, Doubly reinforced beams, Cantilever beams, T-beams, Lintels, One-way and two-way slabs, Isolated footings, Reinforced brickwork, Columns, Staircases, Retaining walls, RCC water tanks, Design based on limit state and working stress methods

Steel Design: Steel design principles, Steel columns, Steel beams, Roof trusses, Plate girders

BTSC JE General Studies Syllabus (Common for All Branches)

Current Affairs: National current affairs, International current affairs, Government schemes and programmes, Appointments, Awards and Honours, Important days and events, Reports, Indices and rankings, Sports current affairs

Indian History: Ancient history (Indus Valley civilization, Vedic period, Maurya and Gupta empire), Medieval history (Delhi Sultanate, Mughal empire, cultural developments), Modern history (Advent of Europeans, British rule, Revolt of 1857, Indian national movement, Important acts and Governor-Generals)

Indian Geography: Physical geography (structure of earth, physiographic divisions, rivers and drainage system, climate and monsoon, soils and natural vegetation), Economic and human geography (agriculture, crops, minerals, industries, transport and communication, population), Geography of India (states and capitals, important cities, national parks and wildlife sanctuaries)

Indian Polity: Constitution of India, Preamble, Fundamental rights and duties, Directive principles of state policy, Union government, Parliament, State government, Judiciary, Constitutional and statutory bodies, Panchayati Raj and urban local bodies

Science and Technology: Basics of physics, chemistry and biology, Everyday science, Scientific inventions and discoveries, Space science, Defence technology, Information and communication technology, Biotechnology and health, Environmental science and renewable energy

Static GK: National symbols, Important books and authors, Awards and Honours, Important monuments, Important organizations, Capitals and currencies, World heritage sites

Sports: National and international sports events, Major trophies and cups, Sports personalities, Stadiums and venues, Sports terms and rules

Economic Scene: Indian economy basics, National income concepts, Planning in India, Budget and taxation, Banking and financial institutions, Inflation and GDP, Fiscal deficit, Poverty and unemployment, Development programmes, Current economic issues