CSPC AE Civil Syllabus 2026
Subject-wise and chapter-wise CSPC AE Civil syllabus: 20 subjects, 189 chapters across Part I — Professional Subject (Civil Engineering) and Part II — GK, English, Hindi & Reasoning.
CSPC AE Civil Exam Pattern 2026
Online CBT — 100 questions, 100 marks
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part I — Professional Subject (Civil Engineering) | 80 | 80 |
| Part II — General Knowledge, English, Hindi, Logical Reasoning / GMA / Quantitative Abilities | 20 | 20 |
Duration: 2 hours · Negative marking: 0.25 mark deducted for every wrong answer; un-attempted questions get zero
Document verification → interview
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Interview (after document verification at Raipur) | — | 10 |
Duration: — · Negative marking: —
Highest-weightage subjects in our CSPC AE Civil mock
No previous paper is uploaded yet, so this is how our full mock divides the paper — not the board's own split.
- 1.Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering— 10 questions in our full mock
- 2.Environmental Engineering— 8 questions in our full mock
- 3.RCC Design— 7 questions in our full mock
- 4.Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulics— 7 questions in our full mock
CSPC AE Civil Syllabus — Part I — Professional Subject (Civil Engineering) (80 questions)
Weightage = how many questions our full mock gives each subject (no previous paper uploaded yet).
Engineering Mechanics
~3 Q in our full mock9 chapter tests
- Forces and Force Systems
- Free-Body Diagrams
- Friction
- Moment of Inertia and Centre of Gravity
- Kinematics and Kinetics
- Impulse, Momentum and Collision
- Work, Energy & Power
- Virtual Work and Simple Machines
- SHM and Projectile Motion
Strength of Materials
~6 Q in our full mock7 chapter tests
- Stress and Strain
- Bending Moment and Shear Force
- Principal Stress and Theory of Failure
- Bending and Shear Stress
- Torsion and Shear Centre
- Columns & Struts
- Thermal & Compound Stress
Structural Analysis
~6 Q in our full mock10 chapter tests
- Statically Determinate Structures
- Determinacy and Indeterminacy
- Trusses
- Arches & Cables
- Influence Lines and Rolling Loads
- Energy Methods
- Force Method / Compatibility Method
- Stiffness / Slope Deflection Method
- Moment Distribution Method
- Matrix Methods
Building Materials
~4 Q in our full mock6 chapter tests
- Cement
- Aggregates, Mortars & Concrete
- Concrete Mix Design & Admixtures
- Bricks and Tiles
- Timber and Wood Products
- Metals & Alloys
Construction Management
~3 Q in our full mock5 chapter tests
- Project Management and Network Theory
- PERT and CPM
- Crashing and Resource Allocation
- Contracts & Legal Aspects
- Tendering Process and Contract Management
Estimating & Costing
~2 Q in our full mock4 chapter tests
- Principles of Estimating
- Rate Analysis & Specifications
- Building, Road and Canal Estimates
- Schedules of Rates (DSR, SOR & SSR)
RCC Design
~7 Q in our full mock9 chapter tests
- Working Stress Method
- Limit State Method
- Singly and Doubly Reinforced Beams
- T-Beams
- RCC Slabs
- Columns & Footings
- Shear, Bond & Development Length
- Pre-stressed Concrete
- Prestressed Concrete — Systems & Losses
Steel Structures
~5 Q in our full mock9 chapter tests
- Rivet and Bolt Connections
- Connections & Welding
- Tension Members
- Compression Members
- Beam-Columns
- Column Base and Foundation
- Steel Beams and Plate Girders
- Industrial Structures & Trusses
- Plastic Analysis
Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering
~10 Q in our full mock15 chapter tests
- Index Properties of Soil
- Classification of Soil
- Permeability of Soil
- Seepage Analysis
- Effective Stress & Capillarity
- Compaction of Soil
- Consolidation
- Shear Strength of Soil
- Soil Exploration
- Earth Pressure Theories
- Slope Stability & Landslides
- Stress Distribution in Soil
- Shallow Foundations
- Bearing Capacity
- Deep Foundations
Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulics
~7 Q in our full mock12 chapter tests
- Fluid Properties
- Fluid Statics
- Buoyancy & Floatation
- Kinematics of Flow
- Bernoulli's Equation
- Flow Measurement
- Laminar & Turbulent Flow
- Boundary Layer Theory
- Flow Through Pipes
- Dimensional Analysis
- Hydraulic Machines
- Open Channel Flow
Hydrology & Irrigation
~7 Q in our full mock12 chapter tests
- Hydrological Cycle & Precipitation
- Infiltration & Evaporation
- Rainfall-Runoff Analysis
- Hydrographs
- Floods & Flood Routing
- Groundwater & Wells
- Water Requirement of Crops
- Canals & Canal Design
- Diversion Headworks & Dams
- Spillways & Energy Dissipators
- Cross Drainage Works
- Irrigation Methods & Drainage
Environmental Engineering
~8 Q in our full mock9 chapter tests
- Water Demand & Quality
- Water Supply & Treatment
- Distribution Systems
- Sewage & Wastewater Collection
- Sewage Treatment
- Environmental Standards & Acts
- Air Pollution Control
- Solid Waste Management
- Noise Pollution
Transportation Engineering
~7 Q in our full mock8 chapter tests
- Highway Engineering
- Geometric Design of Highways
- Highway Materials & Tests
- Pavement Materials & Design
- Traffic Engineering and Pavement Design
- Traffic Signs
- Railway Engineering
- Airport Planning (Runway & Taxiway Design)
Surveying
~5 Q in our full mock9 chapter tests
- Chain Surveying
- Compass Surveying
- Levelling
- Theodolite and Traversing
- Triangulation
- Total Station
- Curves
- Photogrammetry & Remote Sensing
- GPS, GIS & Remote Sensing
CSPC AE Civil Syllabus — Part II — GK, English, Hindi & Reasoning (20 questions)
Weightage = how many questions our full mock gives each subject (no previous paper uploaded yet).
General Awareness
~4 Q in our full mock9 chapter tests
- History (Ancient, Medieval, Modern)
- Indian Geography
- Indian Polity & Constitution
- Economics
- Static GK
- Art & Culture
- Books & Authors
- Important Days & Dates
- Awards & Honours
Current Affairs
~2 Q in our full mock7 chapter tests
- National Affairs
- International Affairs
- Sports
- Science & Technology
- Economy & Banking
- Government Schemes & Policies
- Appointments
General English
~4 Q in our full mock12 chapter tests
- Synonyms
- Antonyms
- Idioms & Phrases
- One Word Substitution
- Error Detection
- Fill in the Blanks
- Sentence Improvement
- Active & Passive Voice
- Direct & Indirect Speech
- Articles & Prepositions
- Tenses
- Spelling Correction
Hindi Language
~4 Q in our full mock12 chapter tests
- संधि
- समास
- उपसर्ग
- प्रत्यय
- पर्यायवाची
- विलोम
- मुहावरे एवं लोकोक्तियाँ
- अनेकार्थी शब्द
- वाक्य शुद्धि
- अशुद्धि संशोधन
- रिक्त स्थान पूर्ति
- वर्णमाला
General Intelligence & Reasoning
~3 Q in our full mock14 chapter tests
- Analogy
- Classification (Odd One Out)
- Number & Alphabet Series
- Coding-Decoding
- Blood Relations
- Direction & Distance
- Ranking & Order
- Syllogism
- Venn Diagrams
- Statement & Conclusions
- Mathematical Operations
- Clock & Calendar
- Mirror & Water Images
- Paper Folding & Cutting
Quantitative Aptitude
~3 Q in our full mock11 chapter tests
- Number System
- Simplification
- HCF & LCM
- Percentage
- Ratio & Proportion
- Average
- Profit, Loss & Discount
- Simple & Compound Interest
- Time & Work
- Time, Speed & Distance
- Mensuration
CSPC AE Civil Detailed Topics (Official Wording)
Source: cspc.co.in — Recruitment Notice No. 01-01/HR/Recruitment/739106 (05.11.2026) and the indicative syllabus for Assistant Engineer (Civil) – Trainee
🏗️ Part I — Professional Subject (Civil) — 80 questions
- 1. Engineering Mechanics: System of forces, free-body diagrams, equilibrium equations; internal forces in structures; friction; kinematics of point mass and rigid body; centre of mass; free vibrations of undamped SDOF system; Euler's equations of motion; impulse-momentum; energy methods; principles of virtual work
- 2. Solid Mechanics: Bending moment and shear force in statically determinate beams; simple stress and strain; theories of failure; simple bending theory, flexural and shear stresses, shear centre; uniform torsion; transformation of stress; buckling of column; combined and direct bending stresses
- 3. Structural Analysis: Statically determinate and indeterminate structures by force/energy methods; superposition; trusses, arches, beams, cables and frames; slope deflection and moment distribution; influence lines; stiffness and flexibility methods
- 4. Construction Materials and Management: Structural steel; concrete — constituents, mix design, short- and long-term properties; bricks and mortar; timber; bitumen. Types of construction projects; tendering and contracts; rate analysis and standard specifications; cost estimation; project planning and network analysis — PERT and CPM
- 5. Concrete Structures: Working stress, limit state and ultimate load design concepts; design of beams, slabs, columns; bond and development length; prestressed concrete beams; analysis of beam sections at transfer and service loads
- 6. Steel Structures: Working stress and limit state design; tension and compression members, beams and beam-columns, column bases; simple and eccentric connections, beam-column connections, plate girders and trusses; plastic analysis of beams and frames
- 7. Soil Mechanics: Origin of soils, structure and fabric; three-phase system, phase relationships, index properties; Unified and IS classification; permeability, Darcy's law; seepage, flow nets, uplift, piping; effective stress, capillarity, seepage force, quick sand; compaction; one-dimensional consolidation and time rate; shear strength, Mohr's circle, stress-strain behaviour of clays and sands; stress paths
- 8. Foundation Engineering: Sub-surface investigation, boring, sampling, plate load, SPT and CPT; earth pressure — Rankine and Coulomb; stability of finite and infinite slopes, method of slices, Bishop's method; Boussinesq and Westergaard, pressure bulbs; Terzaghi and Meyerhof bearing capacity, effect of water table; combined footing and raft; contact pressure; settlement in sands and clays; piles — types, dynamic and static formulae, axial capacity in sands and clays, load test, lateral loading, group efficiency, negative skin friction
- 9. Fluid Mechanics: Fluid properties, fluid statics; continuity, momentum and energy equations and their applications; potential flow; laminar and turbulent flow; flow in pipes and pipe networks; boundary layer; lift and drag
- 10. Hydraulics: Forces on immersed bodies; flow measurement in channels and pipes; dimensional analysis and similitude; kinematics of flow, velocity triangles; hydraulic machines, specific speed of pumps and turbines; channel hydraulics — specific energy, critical flow, hydraulic jump, uniform and gradually varied flow, water surface profiles
- 11. Hydrology: Hydrologic cycle, precipitation, evaporation, evapotranspiration, watershed, infiltration, unit hydrographs, reservoir capacity, flood estimation and routing, surface run-off models, groundwater — steady well hydraulics, aquifers, Darcy's law
- 12. Irrigation: Duty, delta, evapotranspiration, crop water requirement; lined and unlined canals, head works, gravity dams and spillways; weirs on permeable foundation; irrigation systems and methods; water logging and drainage; canal regulation works, cross-drainage structures, outlets and escapes
- 13. Water and Waste Water: Water quality standards and index; drinking water treatment and distribution; sewerage design; quantity and characteristics of waste water; primary, secondary and tertiary treatment; effluent standards; sludge disposal; reuse of treated sewage
- 14. Air Pollution: Pollutants, sources and impacts; air pollution meteorology; control; air quality standards and index
- 15. Municipal Solid Wastes: Characteristics, generation, collection and transport; reuse/recycle, energy recovery, treatment and disposal
- 16. Noise Pollution: Impacts, permissible limits, measurement and control of noise
- 17. Transportation Infrastructure: Highway alignment and surveys; geometric design — cross-section, sight distances, horizontal and vertical alignment; railway track — speed and cant; airport runway length and corrections, taxiway and exit taxiway design
- 18. Highway Pavements: Highway materials and tests; bituminous mix design; flexible pavement design (IRC:37-2012) and rigid pavement design (IRC:58-2011); distresses in concrete pavements
- 19. Traffic Engineering: Flow, speed, travel time-delay and O-D studies, PCU, peak hour factor, parking and accident studies; traffic flow parameters and fundamental relationships; signs and control devices; Webster's signal design; intersections and channelization; capacity and level of service
- 20. Surveying: Principles; errors and adjustment; maps, scale, coordinates; distance and angle measurement; levelling and trigonometric levelling; traversing and triangulation; total station; horizontal and vertical curves; photogrammetry; remote sensing; GIS and GPS
📚 Part II — 20 questions
- General Knowledge: Current events, Indian history, geography, polity, economy and general awareness
- General Verbal Ability — English: Vocabulary, grammar and usage
- General Verbal Ability — Hindi: हिंदी व्याकरण एवं शब्द ज्ञान
- Logical Reasoning / General Mental Ability / Quantitative Abilities: Reasoning and mental ability; arithmetic of matriculation standard
CSPC AE Civil Official Notification PDF
The board's own document — always check the syllabus and pattern against it.
- 📄 Chhattisgarh State Power Companies — Recruitment Notice 05.11.2026 (Advt 1/2026: Assistant Engineer Civil)
- Assistant Engineer (Civil), Post Code 27 — 20 posts · B.E./B.Tech Civil
- Apply online 06.11.2026 – 26.11.2026 · CBT date to be announced
CSPC AE Civil Syllabus — FAQs
What is the syllabus of CSPC AE Civil 2026?
CSPC AE Civil covers 20 subjects in 2 parts — Part I — Professional Subject (Civil Engineering) (80 questions), Part II — GK, English, Hindi & Reasoning (20 questions). The subjects are Engineering Mechanics, Strength of Materials, Structural Analysis, Building Materials, Construction Management, Estimating & Costing, RCC Design, Steel Structures, Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering, Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulics, Hydrology & Irrigation, Environmental Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Surveying, General Awareness, Current Affairs, General English, Hindi Language, General Intelligence & Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude.
Is this the official CSPC AE Civil syllabus?
The subject list follows the official notification (cspc.co.in — Recruitment Notice No. 01-01/HR/Recruitment/739106 (05.11.2026) and the indicative syllabus for Assistant Engineer (Civil) – Trainee); the chapter split and the weightage come from real previous papers and our test series. Always confirm against the latest notification.
What is the CSPC AE Civil exam pattern and is there negative marking?
Online CBT — 100 questions, 100 marks: Part I — Professional Subject (Civil Engineering) — 80 questions, 80 marks; Part II — General Knowledge, English, Hindi, Logical Reasoning / GMA / Quantitative Abilities — 20 questions, 20 marks. Duration: 2 hours. Negative marking: 0.25 mark deducted for every wrong answer; un-attempted questions get zero. The exam has 2 stages: Online CBT — 100 questions, 100 marks, Document verification → interview.
How can I download the CSPC AE Civil syllabus PDF?
The official notification PDF (Chhattisgarh State Power Companies — Recruitment Notice 05.11.2026 (Advt 1/2026: Assistant Engineer Civil)) is linked on this page. The Download PDF button on this page saves this subject-wise syllabus, with the exam pattern, as a PDF (a free account is needed).
How do I practise the CSPC AE Civil syllabus chapter by chapter?
The CSPC AE Civil test series has 189 chapter tests and 10 full mocks built on this syllabus, each with a detailed solution. 2 tests are free to attempt.