TSPSC AEE Civil 2026: Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Cut Off & Free Mock Tests
TGPSC/TSPSC Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) — Telangana
TGPSC (formerly TSPSC) Assistant Executive Engineer recruits officer-grade civil engineers for Telangana's Roads & Buildings and allied departments. The 2026 cycle advertised 290 AEE posts, including 222 for Civil (R&B) — one of the largest officer-level civil recruitments in south India.
The exam is two objective papers — General Studies & General Abilities plus the Civil Engineering paper — 300 questions in total, with Paper-1 bilingual (English/Telugu) and the technical paper in English.
TSPSC AEE Civil 2026 — Overview
| Conducting body | Telangana Public Service Commission (TGPSC/TSPSC) |
| Post | Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) — officer grade |
| Mode | Objective exam — 2 papers, 300 questions |
| Eligibility | B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering |
| Age limit | 18–44 years (Telangana relaxations apply) |
| 2026 vacancies | 290 AEE posts (222 Civil — R&B) |
TSPSC AEE Civil Exam Pattern
Paper-I: General Studies & General Abilities (bilingual)
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Current affairs, Indian & Telangana geography/economy/society, general science, disaster management | 150 | 150 |
Duration: 2.5 hours
Negative marking: As per the current TGPSC notification (verify)
Paper-II: Civil Engineering (English)
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Core civil engineering — degree standard | 150 | 150 |
Duration: 2.5 hours
Negative marking: As per the current TGPSC notification (verify)
TSPSC AEE Civil Syllabus — Key Subjects
See the detailed chapter-wise syllabus (built from real previous-year papers) on the TSPSC AEE Civil test series page →
Eligibility
- ✓Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from a recognised university.
- ✓Age 18–44 years as on the notification's reference date, with Telangana government relaxations.
- ✓Local/non-local reservation rules of Telangana apply to post distribution.
Salary & Career
TGPSC AEE is an officer-grade state post on the Telangana pay scales — in-hand typically ₹65,000–₹75,000 per month at entry with allowances, plus the AEE→EE career track.
TSPSC AEE Civil Cut Off
TGPSC publishes category-wise cutoffs after each cycle; with 222 civil posts in 2026 the merit will spread wider than in small cycles. Verify from the official TGPSC results page.
Vacancy Trends
| 2026 | 290 AEE posts — 222 Civil (R&B), remainder Electrical & Environmental |
How to Prepare for TSPSC AEE Civil
- 1Paper-I's Telangana-specific portion (geography, economy, movement history) is where non-local and casual aspirants lose the merit — give it dedicated weekly hours.
- 2150 technical questions in 2.5 hours is a fast pace — chapter-wise speed drills matter as much as concept depth.
- 3R&B department focus means Transportation Engineering and construction management deserve extra attention.
- 4Practise bilingual Paper-I mocks if Telugu is your stronger language — answering speed improves in your comfortable language.
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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.
TSPSC AEE Civil — Frequently Asked Questions
How many vacancies are there in TGPSC AEE 2026?▾
The 2026 notification advertised 290 AEE posts, of which 222 are for Civil Engineering in the Roads & Buildings department.
What is the TSPSC AEE exam pattern?▾
Two objective papers of 150 questions each (2.5 hours per paper): Paper-I is General Studies & General Abilities (bilingual English/Telugu) and Paper-II is Civil Engineering (English).
Where can I practise TSPSC AEE civil mock tests?▾
CIVILGYAN TEST SERIES offers degree-standard civil engineering mocks, chapter tests and full-length practice suited to TGPSC AEE, with detailed solutions and analytics — 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.