HPSC AE Civil 2026: Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Cut Off & Free Mock Tests
HPSC Assistant Engineer (Civil) — Haryana
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HPSC Assistant Engineer (Civil) is Haryana's Group-B officer-entry engineering post, recruited by the Haryana Public Service Commission for departments like Public Health Engineering (PHED). The 2026 advertisement offered 50 AE (Civil) posts.
Selection is three-stage: an objective screening test, a descriptive subject-knowledge test, and an interview — so both MCQ speed and written-answer skill decide the final merit.
HPSC AE Civil 2026 — Overview
| Conducting body | Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) |
| Post | Assistant Engineer (Civil) — Group B |
| Stages | Screening test → Subject test (descriptive) → Interview |
| Latest update | HPSC's announcement of 02.09.2026 postponed the Subject Knowledge Tests that were set for 13, 20, 25 and 27 September 2026 (the AE Civil SKT was on 27 September); no new date has been announced yet |
| Eligibility | Degree in Civil Engineering (regular mode) |
| Age limit | 18–42 years (relaxations apply) |
| 2026 vacancies | 50 posts (PHED) |
HPSC AE Civil Exam Pattern 2026
Screening Test (objective)
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering + general component as notified | 100 | 100 |
Duration: 2 hours
Negative marking: 1/4 mark per wrong answer
ℹ️ Minimum 25% marks required to qualify the screening stage.
Subject Knowledge Test (descriptive)
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Core Civil Engineering | — | 150 |
Duration: 3 hours
Negative marking: Not applicable (descriptive)
Interview
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Personality/technical interview | — | As notified |
Duration: —
Negative marking: Not applicable
HPSC AE Civil Syllabus 2026 — Key Subjects
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HPSC AE Civil Eligibility 2026: Qualification & Age Limit
- ✓Degree in Civil Engineering from a UGC/AICTE-recognised university — distance/correspondence degrees are not accepted.
- ✓Hindi or Sanskrit studied up to Matric (10th) level or higher.
- ✓Age 18–42 years with Haryana category relaxations.
HPSC AE Civil Salary 2026
HPSC AE is at Pay Level-9 (₹53,100+ starting basic) — in-hand typically ₹70,000–₹80,000 per month with allowances, on the gazetted-officer track.
HPSC AE Civil Cut Off
HPSC publishes stage-wise cutoffs per recruitment. The descriptive paper is the separator — screening-stage margins rarely survive a weak written paper.
HPSC AE Civil Vacancies
| 2026 | 50 AE (Civil) posts — Public Health Engineering Department |
How to Prepare for HPSC AE Civil 2026
- 1PHED recruits these posts — Water Supply Engineering and Environmental Engineering deserve ESE-level depth.
- 2Start descriptive answer practice early: derivations, design steps and neat diagrams earn the 150 subject-test marks.
- 3The 25% screening qualification is easy; the real cut happens at the descriptive + interview aggregate.
- 4Distance-degree holders are ineligible — verify your degree mode before applying.
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HPSC AE Civil 2026 — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HPSC AE selection process?▾
Three stages: objective screening test (100 marks, 2 hours, ¼ negative marking, 25% qualifying), descriptive subject-knowledge test (150 marks, 3 hours), and interview.
Are distance-education degrees valid for HPSC AE?▾
No — recent notifications require a regular degree; qualifications obtained through distance or correspondence mode are not accepted.
Where can I practise for HPSC AE Civil?▾
CIVILGYAN TEST SERIES offers degree-standard civil mocks with water-supply/environmental depth suited to PHED recruitment, with detailed solutions — free tests available.
What is the HPSC AE Civil exam pattern?▾
HPSC AE Civil has 3 stages. Screening Test (objective): Civil Engineering + general component as notified (100 Q, 100 marks); duration 2 hours. Subject Knowledge Test (descriptive): Core Civil Engineering (— Q, 150 marks); duration 3 hours. Interview: Personality/technical interview (— Q, As notified marks); duration —.
Is there negative marking in HPSC AE Civil?▾
Screening Test (objective): 1/4 mark per wrong answer. Subject Knowledge Test (descriptive): Not applicable (descriptive). Interview: Not applicable.
What is the age limit for HPSC AE Civil?▾
Screening test → Subject test (descriptive) → Interview.
Who is eligible for HPSC AE Civil?▾
Degree in Civil Engineering from a UGC/AICTE-recognised university — distance/correspondence degrees are not accepted. Hindi or Sanskrit studied up to Matric (10th) level or higher.
What is the salary after HPSC AE Civil?▾
HPSC AE is at Pay Level-9 (₹53,100+ starting basic) — in-hand typically ₹70,000–₹80,000 per month with allowances, on the gazetted-officer track.
What is the HPSC AE Civil syllabus?▾
The key subjects are Strength of Materials, Structural Analysis, RCC & Steel Design, Building Materials, Soil Mechanics & Foundations, Fluid Mechanics, Water Supply & Sanitation (PHED focus), Irrigation & Hydrology, Transportation Engineering, Surveying, Estimating & Costing.
How many vacancies are there in HPSC AE Civil?▾
2026: 50 AE (Civil) posts — Public Health Engineering Department.
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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.