UPSC AE Exam Pattern & Syllabus
Exam Overview
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the Assistant Engineer (AE) exam for various government departments. The exam assesses candidates' knowledge and skills in engineering and general aptitude.
Selection Process
- Written Examination
- Interview/Personality Test
Exam Pattern
| Paper |
Subject |
Type |
Marks |
Duration |
| Paper I | Engineering Discipline (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical) | Objective | 300 | 3 Hours |
| Paper II | General Studies and Engineering Aptitude | Objective | 200 | 2 Hours |
| Interview | Personality Test | Oral | 100 | -- |
Detailed Syllabus
General Studies and Engineering Aptitude
- Current Affairs
- Engineering Mathematics
- Ethics and Values in Engineering
- General Principles of Design, Drawing, and Safety
- Information and Communication Technologies
- Standards and Quality Practices in Production
Civil Engineering
- Structural Analysis
- Construction Materials & Management
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Water Resources Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Transportation Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
- Thermodynamics
- Fluid Mechanics
- IC Engines & Compressors
- Production Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Strength of Materials
Electrical Engineering
- Electrical Machines
- Power Systems
- Control Systems
- Signals and Systems
- Measurement & Instrumentation
- Analog & Digital Electronics
