Junior Engineer Exam

Purpose

  • The Junior Engineer (JE) exam for TNEB (Tamil Nadu Electricity Board) is conducted by TANGEDCO (Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation) for recruitment in various engineering roles such as Electrical, Mechanical, and Civil Engineering.

Application Process

  • Application Process: Visit TANGEDCO’s official website to apply online. Pay attention to important dates and application fees, which vary by category.

Elgibility Criteria

  • Educational Qualification:
    • A Diploma in Engineering (3 years) in the relevant field (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, etc.) from a recognized institution is typically required.
  • Age Limit: The candidate’s age must usually be between 18 and 30 years, with age relaxation provided for certain categories (SC/ST, OBC, etc.).

Important Dates

  • Check the official TANGEDCO website for specific exam dates, notification releases, and deadlines.
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Exam Structure

  • Technical Section: This section assesses domain-specific knowledge in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering.
  • General Knowledge (GK): This section covers questions on Tamil Nadu’s history, culture, current events, and general science. Being aware of state-specific news is important.
  • Aptitude and Mental Ability: Includes logical reasoning, quantitative aptitude, data interpretation, and verbal ability. Common topics are numerical series, arithmetic, basic algebra, and logical puzzles.

Selection Process

  • Written Examination : Objective-Type Exam: This is the primary stage of selection and consists of multiple-choice questions.
  • Sections: The written exam generally includes a technical section specific to your engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil), a general knowledge section, and an aptitude section.
  • Cutoff Marks: Candidates must score above a certain cutoff, which varies by category (General, SC, ST, etc.), to qualify for the next stage.

Syllabus

  • Electrical Engineering: Power generation, transmission and distribution, electrical machines, control systems, and renewable energy.
  • Mechanical Engineering: Thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, machine design, manufacturing processes, and heat transfer.
  • Civil Engineering: Structural analysis, construction materials, environmental engineering, surveying, and geotechnical engineering.

Salary and Benefits

  • Salary: The salary for a Junior Engineer in TNEB usually starts at around ₹ 35,000 to ₹ 50,000 per month, depending on experience and department.
  • Allowances: The benefits include dearness allowance, house rent allowance (HRA), medical benefits, and other government benefits.

Preparation Tips

  • Study Material: Use NCERT books, and previous years’ question papers.
  • Stay Updated: Follow current affairs, especially in areas like science, technology, and education.
  • Review Syllabus: Go through the detailed syllabus and focus on core engineering topics.

Resources

  • Books: GK Today (website and app) – For daily updates on current affairs and general knowledge questions.
  • Website : TANGEDCO

 

OFFICAL WEBSITE : TANGEDCO

Download Junior Engineer Syllabus

TANGEDCO Annual Planner Notification

Date of Notification :

Date of Commencement of Examination :

Notification Link : TANGEDCO