The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) conducts the Assistant Engineer (AE) examination to recruit qualified engineering graduates for various technical departments of the Uttar Pradesh Government. The UPPSC AE exam is a prestigious state-level competitive examination that offers candidates an opportunity to secure Group ‘A’ and Group ‘B’ engineering posts in departments such as Public Works, Irrigation, Minor Irrigation, Rural Engineering, and other technical services.
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The selection process generally consists of a Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and an Interview to assess candidates’ technical knowledge, analytical ability, and overall personality. Engineering graduates from disciplines like Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical are eligible to apply, depending on vacancy requirements. The position of Assistant Engineer carries attractive pay scales, job stability, and career growth opportunities within the state government. Due to its competitive nature and high number of applicants each year, systematic preparation and strong conceptual clarity in core engineering subjects are essential for success.
UPPSC AE Recruitment 2025 : Overview
| Feature | Details |
| Exam Name | Combined State Engineering Services Examination – 2024 |
| Advertisement No. | A-9/E-1/2024 |
| Pay Scale | Level-10 (Rs. 15600-39100/-) |
| Application Start Date | 17.12.2024 |
| Last Date to Apply & Pay Fee | 17.01.2025 |
| Mandatory Requirement | One Time Registration (O.T.R.) from https://otr.pariksha.nic.in |
UPPSC AE Recruitment 2025 : Exam Pattern
The selection process is divided into three distinct stages: a Preliminary Examination, a Main Examination, and a Personality Test (Interview). The preliminary exam acts as a screening test to shortlist candidates (15 times the vacancies) for the Mains.
| Stage | Paper | Subjects | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Preliminary Exam | Objective | General Knowledge | 25 | 50 | 2 Hours |
| General Hindi | 25 | 50 | |||
| Engineering Aptitude | 100 | 200 | |||
| Total | 150 | 300 | |||
| Main Exam | Paper I | General Hindi | 25 | 75 (3 marks each) | 2.5 Hours |
| Main Subject-I (Branch Specific) | 100 | 300 (3 marks each) | |||
| Total | 125 | 375 | |||
| Paper II | General Studies | 25 | 75 | 2.5 Hours | |
| Main Subject-II (Branch Specific) | 100 | 300 | |||
| Total | 125 | 375 | |||
| Interview | — | Personality Test | — | 100 | — |
| Grand Total Merit Marks | 850 Marks |
UPPSC AE Recruitment 2025 : Syllabus
| Stage & Paper | Subject / Engineering Branch | Detailed Syllabus Topics |
| Preliminary Exam | General Knowledge | Current events, scientific aspects of daily experiences, and general awareness. Includes basics of Indian History, Polity, and Geography (requires no specialized study). |
| General Hindi | High School standard Hindi focusing on language comprehension and efficient word usage. | |
| Engineering Aptitude | 1. General principles of design and drawing 2. Engineering materials 3. Basics of thermodynamics 4. Water resources and conservation processes 5. Basics of project management 6. Industrial safety and safety standards 7. Information and communication technologies (ICT) 8. Basics of artificial intelligence and robotics 9. Types of machinery maintenance 10. Green Energy 11. Basics of measurement & instrumentation 12. Energy conversion principles 13. Disaster management 14. Ethics and values in engineering profession 15. Quality control 16. Intellectual property rights 17. Human health and sanitation 18. Handling & storage of products 19. Climate change 20. Production & construction 21. Principle of planning & Recent development in applied sciences 22. Role of Science & Technology in daily life. | |
| Main Exam – Paper I | General Hindi | Tests High School level Hindi understanding and vocabulary usage. |
| Civil Engineering | Part-A: Engineering Mechanics, Strength of Materials, and Structural Analysis. Part-B: Design of Structures (Steel, Concrete, and Masonry). Part-C: Building Materials, Construction Technology, Planning, and Management. Part-D: Geo Technical Engineering and Foundation Engineering. | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 1. Engineering Mechanics. 2. Mechanism and Machines. 3. Mechanics of Solids. 4. Design of Machine Elements. 5. Engineering Materials. 6. Manufacturing. 7. Industrial Engineering. 8. Mechatronics and Robotics. | |
| Electrical Engineering | Networks and Systems, E.M. Theory, Control systems, Elements of Electronics, Power System Analysis and Design, Elements of Electrical Machines, and Measurement. | |
| Agricultural Engineering | (a) Thermodynamics and Heat Engines (b) Farm Power (c) Farm Machinery (d) Heat and Mass Transfer (e) Process and Food Engineering (f) Storage and handling. | |
| Main Exam – Paper II | General Studies | Current events, daily scientific observations, and basic Indian history, politics, and geography. |
| Civil Engineering | Part-A: Fluid Mechanics, Open Channel Flow, Hydraulic Machines, and Hydropower Engineering. Part-B: Hydrology and Water Resources Engineering. Part-C: Transportation Engineering (Highways, Railways, Airports). Part-D: Environmental Engineering (Water supply, treatment, solid waste management, pollution). Part-E: Survey and Engineering Geology. | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 1. Thermodynamics. 2. Fluid Mechanics. 3. Heat Transfer. 4. Energy conversion. 5. Environmental control. | |
| Electrical Engineering | Power Electronics and Drives, Digital Electronics, Microwaves and Communication systems, Analog Communication basics, Induction and special Machines, Power system protection and Switch gear, Numerical Methods, Electrical Engineering Materials, and Elements of Microprocessors. | |
| Agricultural Engineering | (a) Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics (b) Surveying and Leveling (c) Soil and Water Conservation Engineering (d) Irrigation Pumps (e) Irrigation and Drainage Engineering (f) Ground Water Hydrology and Tube well Engineering (g) Rural Engineering. |
Preparation Tips
- Master the Negative Marking Rule: The objective-type preliminary and main examinations carry a penalty for wrong answers. One-third (0.33) of the marks assigned to a question will be deducted for every incorrect response. If you give more than one answer to a single question, it will be treated as wrong and penalized identically. Practice eliminating options rather than guessing blindly.
- Target Minimum Efficiency Standards: To ensure placement in the merit list, focus on clearing the minimum threshold. Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates must secure a minimum of 35% marks. Candidates from all other categories have a minimum efficiency standard set at 40%. Securing marks below these percentages leads to direct disqualification.
- Prepare for High School Level Hindi: Since the General Hindi paper is formulated to test fundamental understanding and word usage at a High School level, brush up on standard grammar, vocabulary, and basic sentence structuring.
- Streamline General Knowledge Study: The General Knowledge questions will test your awareness of everyday scientific occurrences along with standard Indian History, Polity, and Geography. The notification notes that candidates should be able to answer these without requiring extensive, specialized study, so focus on broad concepts and current affairs.
- Practice Perfect OMR Etiquette: Your preparation should include practicing with OMR sheets. The UPPSC strictly mandates the use of only Black Ball Point Pens for blackening the circles. The use of any other pen, pencil, whitener, blade, or rubber is strictly prohibited. Incorrectly filled OMR sheets will not be evaluated by the scanner.
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