GPSC AE Civil 2026: Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Cut Off & Free Mock Tests

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GPSC Assistant Engineer (Civil) recruits AEs for Gujarat departments — Narmada & Water Resources, Water Supply (GWSSB), Kalpsar and allied bodies — through the Gujarat Public Service Commission. Recent adverts have offered 200+ AE posts across departments.

Selection is a 300-mark objective examination plus a 100-mark interview, with merit weighing both stages — a format where the interview genuinely moves ranks.

GPSC AE Civil 2026 — Overview

Conducting bodyGujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC)
PostAssistant Engineer (Civil) — Gujarat departments
ModeObjective written exam + Interview
MarksWritten 300 · Interview 100
EligibilityDegree in Civil Engineering
Age limit21–35 years (relaxations apply)

GPSC AE Civil Exam Pattern 2026

Written Examination (objective)

SectionQuestionsMarks
Civil Engineering + General Studies component as notifiedAs notified300

Duration: Per official notification

Negative marking: As per the current GPSC notification (GPSC generally applies 0.3 per wrong answer — verify)

Interview

SectionQuestionsMarks
Personality/technical interview—100

Duration: —

Negative marking: Not applicable

ℹ️ Final merit combines written and interview performance — verify weightages in the current advertisement.

GPSC AE Civil Syllabus 2026 — Key Subjects

Strength of Materials & Structural AnalysisRCC & Steel DesignBuilding MaterialsSoil Mechanics & FoundationsFluid MechanicsWater Resources & Irrigation (Narmada focus)Water Supply & Sanitation (GWSSB focus)Environmental EngineeringTransportation EngineeringSurveyingGeneral Studies & Gujarat GK

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GPSC AE Civil Eligibility 2026: Qualification & Age Limit

  • ✓Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from a recognised university.
  • ✓Age 21–35 years with Gujarat category relaxations.
  • ✓Gujarati/Hindi language knowledge as per GPSC rules.

GPSC AE Civil Salary 2026

GPSC AE is paid in the ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 band (Level-7 equivalent) — in-hand typically ₹60,000–₹70,000 per month with allowances, on the state officer track.

GPSC AE Civil Cut Off

GPSC publishes cutoffs per advertisement on gpsc.gujarat.gov.in — they vary sharply between departments and cycles.

GPSC AE Civil Vacancies

2026235 AE vacancies advertised (incl. 205 GWSSB posts); prelims April 2026

How to Prepare for GPSC AE Civil 2026

  1. 1Water departments dominate GPSC AE intakes — Water Supply, Irrigation and Hydrology deserve extra depth.
  2. 2The 100-mark interview is a genuine merit factor — prepare fundamentals and Gujarat's water-infrastructure context.
  3. 3Gujarat GK within general studies rewards local preparation.
  4. 4Application windows reopen/extend often — track the GPSC calendar rather than assuming one deadline.

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GPSC AE Civil 2026 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the GPSC AE selection process?▾

An objective written examination of 300 marks followed by a 100-mark interview; final merit considers both. Verify stage details in the current advertisement.

Which departments recruit through GPSC AE Civil?▾

Recent adverts covered Narmada & Water Resources, Water Supply (GWSSB) and Kalpsar department posts, among others.

Where can I practise GPSC AE civil mock tests?▾

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What is the GPSC AE Civil exam pattern?▾

GPSC AE Civil has 2 stages. Written Examination (objective): Civil Engineering + General Studies component as notified (As notified Q, 300 marks); duration Per official notification. Interview: Personality/technical interview (— Q, 100 marks); duration —.

Is there negative marking in GPSC AE Civil?▾

Written Examination (objective): As per the current GPSC notification (GPSC generally applies 0.3 per wrong answer — verify). Interview: Not applicable.

What is the age limit for GPSC AE Civil?▾

21–35 years (relaxations apply).

Who is eligible for GPSC AE Civil?▾

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from a recognised university. Age 21–35 years with Gujarat category relaxations.

What is the salary after GPSC AE Civil?▾

GPSC AE is paid in the ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 band (Level-7 equivalent) — in-hand typically ₹60,000–₹70,000 per month with allowances, on the state officer track.

What is the GPSC AE Civil syllabus?▾

The key subjects are Strength of Materials & Structural Analysis, RCC & Steel Design, Building Materials, Soil Mechanics & Foundations, Fluid Mechanics, Water Resources & Irrigation (Narmada focus), Water Supply & Sanitation (GWSSB focus), Environmental Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Surveying, General Studies & Gujarat GK.

How many vacancies are there in GPSC AE Civil?▾

2026: 235 AE vacancies advertised (incl. 205 GWSSB posts); prelims April 2026.

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Disclaimer: Exam patterns, cutoffs, vacancies and eligibility rules change between recruitment cycles. The figures above are compiled for guidance from past cycles — always verify details from the official notification of the conducting body before applying.