GPSC AE Civil 2026: Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Cut Off & Free Mock Tests
GPSC Assistant Engineer (Civil) — Gujarat
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 body | Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) |
| Post | Assistant Engineer (Civil) — Gujarat departments |
| Mode | Objective written exam + Interview |
| Marks | Written 300 · Interview 100 |
| Eligibility | Degree in Civil Engineering |
| Age limit | 21–35 years (relaxations apply) |
GPSC AE Civil Exam Pattern
Written Examination (objective)
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering + General Studies component as notified | As notified | 300 |
Duration: Per official notification
Negative marking: As per the current GPSC notification (GPSC generally applies 0.3 per wrong answer — verify)
Interview
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 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 — Key Subjects
See the detailed chapter-wise syllabus (built from real previous-year papers) on the GPSC AE Civil test series page →
Eligibility
- ✓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.
Salary & Career
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.
Vacancy Trends
| 2026 | 235 AE vacancies advertised (incl. 205 GWSSB posts); prelims April 2026 |
How to Prepare for GPSC AE Civil
- 1Water departments dominate GPSC AE intakes — Water Supply, Irrigation and Hydrology deserve extra depth.
- 2The 100-mark interview is a genuine merit factor — prepare fundamentals and Gujarat's water-infrastructure context.
- 3Gujarat GK within general studies rewards local preparation.
- 4Application windows reopen/extend often — track the GPSC calendar rather than assuming one deadline.
Start Practising GPSC AE Civil — Free
Exam-pattern mocks, previous-year papers, detailed solutions and chapter-wise analytics — built only for civil engineers, by a civil engineer who cleared these exams.
GPSC AE Civil — 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?▾
CIVILGYAN TEST SERIES offers degree-standard civil mocks with strong water-resources coverage suited to GPSC AE, with detailed solutions — free tests available.
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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.