State AE/JE Exam Pattern & Syllabus
Overview
State Public Service Commissions conduct Assistant Engineer (AE) and Junior Engineer (JE) exams to recruit qualified engineers for government departments such as Public Works, Water Resources, and Electricity Boards. These exams assess technical knowledge, reasoning skills, and general awareness.
Selection Process
- Written Examination (Prelims & Mains or Single Stage)
- Interview/Document Verification
- Medical Examination (if applicable)
Exam Pattern
| Stage |
Subject |
Questions |
Marks |
Duration |
| Paper I | General Studies | 100 | 100 | 1 Hour |
| Paper II | Engineering Discipline (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical) | 100 | 200 | 2 Hours |
| Interview | Personality Test | -- | 50 | -- |
Detailed Syllabus
General Studies
- Current Events of National and International Importance
- Indian Polity and Constitution
- History and Geography of India
- General Science
- Reasoning and Mental Ability
Engineering Discipline (Technical Subject)
Civil Engineering:
- Building Materials
- Surveying
- Soil Mechanics
- Hydraulics and Irrigation
- Structural Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
Mechanical Engineering:
- Engineering Mechanics
- Thermodynamics
- Fluid Mechanics
- Heat Transfer
- Strength of Materials
- Production Engineering
Electrical Engineering:
- Electric Circuits
- Electromagnetic Fields
- Electrical Machines
- Power Systems
- Control Systems
- Electrical and Electronic Measurements
