BTSC JE Civil 2026 Selection Process and Exam Pattern
BTSC JE Civil 2026 selection process: 75-mark CBT plus 25 experience marks. See the exam pattern, negative marking and syllabus scope.
In short
- Merit combines a 75-mark CBT with up to 25 experience marks.
- The paper has 100 questions, runs 120 minutes, and has one-fourth negative marking.
- The syllabus follows the AICTE three-year diploma curriculum.
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BTSC JE Civil 2026 selection process has two scored parts. The first is a computer-based test (CBT) that counts for 75 marks. The second is work experience that adds up to 25 marks. BTSC adds both scores to build the merit list. Return to the BTSC JE Civil 2026 guide for the full status.
BTSC JE Civil 2026 selection process: four stages
- CBT. Candidates take one computer-based test.
- Experience marks. BTSC awards marks for contract service as a Junior Engineer.
- Merit list. BTSC adds the CBT marks and the experience marks.
- Document verification. BTSC checks the documents of candidates after the merit list.
Experience adds at most 25 of 100 marks. The CBT carries three-fourths of the merit score. Prepare for the CBT first.
How are the 100 merit marks split?
The table shows how the two parts add up to a total of 100 marks.
| Component | Marks | How BTSC scores it |
|---|---|---|
| CBT | 75 | BTSC scales the CBT score to 75 marks |
| Work experience | Up to 25 | 5 marks for each full year of service |
| Total | 100 | CBT marks plus experience marks |
A candidate with five full years of contract service gets the full 25 marks. A candidate with no experience gets 0 marks for this part and must score more in the CBT.
Which experience counts for BTSC JE Civil 2026?
BTSC counts contract service as a Junior Engineer or in an equivalent post. Experience is not a condition to apply. If you have such service, keep your service papers ready. If you do not, focus on the CBT score. Read the BTSC JE Civil 2026 eligibility page to confirm that you meet the age and diploma rules.
What is the BTSC JE Civil 2026 exam pattern?
The table shows the paper format.
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Mode | Computer-based test (CBT) |
| Number of questions | 100 |
| Total marks | 100 |
| Duration | 120 minutes |
| Negative marking | One-fourth mark for each wrong answer |
The paper has 100 questions for 100 marks. BTSC then scales the score to 75 marks for the merit list. A wrong answer costs 0.25 marks, so check each answer before you submit it. Take timed practice tests of 100 questions in 120 minutes to build speed.
What does the BTSC JE Civil 2026 syllabus cover?
BTSC published the syllabus for Junior Engineer (Civil) on 3 February 2026. The syllabus follows the three-year diploma curriculum of the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). The scope is wide, so work from the official PDF.
List the topics from the PDF and mark each topic when you finish it. Study one subject at a time. Revise each finished subject in your weekly test.
What is the next step?
Check the official BTSC website for the CBT date. Until BTSC announces it, follow the BTSC JE Civil 2026 guide for status changes.
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