TSPSC AEE Civil Syllabus 2026

Subject-wise and chapter-wise TSPSC AEE Civil syllabus: 29 subjects, 241 chapters across Paper-I — General Studies and Paper-II — Civil Engineering.

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TSPSC AEE Civil Exam Pattern 2026

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: The notification text prescribes no negative marking — confirm in your hall-ticket instructions

Paper-II: Civil Engineering (English)

Section	Questions	Marks
Core civil engineering — degree standard	150	300

Duration: 2.5 hours · Negative marking: The notification text prescribes no negative marking — confirm in your hall-ticket instructions

TSPSC AEE Civil Syllabus — Paper-I — General Studies

Weightage = how many questions our full mock gives each subject (no previous paper uploaded yet).

Current Affairs

~16 Q in our full mock6 chapter tests

National & International News
Major Summits
Sports Awards
Books & Authors
Appointments
Government Schemes

State Current Affairs

~8 Q in our full mock3 chapter tests

Policies & Schemes of the Telangana Government
Telangana Economy & State Budget
Current Events of Telangana

General Science

~11 Q in our full mock16 chapter tests

Physics
Units and Measurements
Force and Motion
Work, Energy and Power
Light
Sound
Chemistry
Atomic Structure
Periodic Table
Acids, Bases and Salts
Chemical Reactions
Biology
Biology Basics
Human Body Systems
Plant and Animal Kingdoms
Environmental Science

History

~8 Q in our full mock4 chapter tests

Ancient India
Medieval India
Modern India
World History Basics

State History

~15 Q in our full mock7 chapter tests

Satavahanas, Ikshvakus & Ancient Telangana
Kakatiyas of Warangal
Bahmani & Qutb Shahi Rule
Asaf Jahis (Nizams) & Hyderabad State
Telangana Peasant Armed Struggle (1946–51)
Merger of Hyderabad State & Mulki Movement
Telangana Statehood Movement & Formation of Telangana (2014)

Geography

~10 Q in our full mock6 chapter tests

Physical Geography
Social Geography
Economic Geography
Indian Climate
Wildlife Sanctuaries
World Geography Basics

State Geography

~10 Q in our full mock6 chapter tests

Physical Features & Physiography of Telangana
Rivers, Projects & Irrigation of Telangana
Climate, Soils & Agriculture of Telangana
Forests, Wildlife & National Parks of Telangana
Minerals, Industries & Power in Telangana
Demography, Districts & Urbanisation of Telangana

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General Polity

~15 Q in our full mock6 chapter tests

Indian Constitution
Fundamental Rights
Directive Principles
Judiciary
Parliament
Local Government

Economic Scene

~8 Q in our full mock6 chapter tests

Indian Economy Basics
Five-Year Plans
Inflation
Banking Systems
GDP
Market Demands

State GK & Culture

~8 Q in our full mock5 chapter tests

Society, Culture & Heritage of Telangana
Fairs, Festivals & Folk Arts of Telangana
Telugu Language, Literature & Writers of Telangana
Monuments & World Heritage Sites of Telangana
Social Exclusion, Rights Issues & Inclusive Policies

Sustainable Development & Environmental Protection

~5 Q in our full mock3 chapter tests

Environmental Issues & Pollution
Climate Change & Sustainable Development
Biodiversity & Conservation

Disaster Management

~4 Q in our full mock3 chapter tests

Types of Disasters & Vulnerability
Disaster Prevention & Mitigation Strategies
Disaster Management in India — Institutions & Acts

General Intelligence & Reasoning

~13 Q in our full mock19 chapter tests

All standard topics of General Intelligence & Reasoning.

Data Analysis & Interpretation

~8 Q in our full mock5 chapter tests

Tables & Data Sufficiency
Bar Graphs & Line Charts
Pie Charts
Averages, Percentages & Ratios in Data
Caselet & Mixed Data Interpretation

General English

~11 Q in our full mock16 chapter tests

Grammar
Tenses
Articles & Prepositions
Subject-Verb Agreement
Active & Passive Voice
Synonyms
Antonyms
One Word Substitution
Idioms & Phrases
Spelling & Vocabulary
Error Detection
Sentence Improvement
Fill in the Blanks
Cloze Test
Para Jumbles
Reading Comprehension

TSPSC AEE Civil Syllabus — Paper-II — Civil Engineering

Weightage = how many questions our full mock gives each subject (no previous paper uploaded yet).

Building Materials

~10 Q in our full mock9 chapter tests

Building Stones
Bricks and Tiles
Cement
Aggregates, Mortars & Concrete
Concrete Mix Design & Admixtures
Masonry and Plaster Work
Modern Building Materials
Construction Techniques
Scaffolding & Formwork

Strength of Materials

~12 Q in our full mock11 chapter tests

Stress and Strain
Principal Stress and Theory of Failure
Bending Moment and Shear Force
Bending and Shear Stress
Slope and Deflection of Beams
Torsion and Shear Centre
Columns & Struts
Cylinders and Springs
Energy Methods & Virtual Work
Elastic Constants
Thermal & Compound Stress

Structural Analysis

~12 Q in our full mock13 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
Approximate Analysis
Plastic Analysis
Kani's Method & Column Analogy

RCC Design

~14 Q in our full mock12 chapter tests

Working Stress Method
Limit State Method
Singly and Doubly Reinforced Beams
T-Beams
Shear, Torsion & Bond
RCC Slabs
Columns & Footings
Staircase
Retaining Walls
Water Storage Tanks
Pre-stressed Concrete
Yield Line Theory

Steel Structures

~10 Q in our full mock9 chapter tests

Rivet and Bolt Connections
Connections & Welding
Tension Members
Compression Members
Column Base and Foundation
Steel Beams and Plate Girders
Plastic Analysis
Industrial Structures & Trusses
Plate & Gantry Girders

Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulics

~14 Q in our full mock14 chapter tests

Fluid Properties
Fluid Statics
Kinematics of Flow
Bernoulli's Equation
Flow Measurement
Laminar & Turbulent Flow
Boundary Layer Theory
Flow Through Pipes
Open Channel Flow
Dimensional Analysis
Hydraulic Machines
Hydraulic Structures & Spillways
Compressible Flow
Water Hammer & Surges

Hydrology & Irrigation

~16 Q in our full mock13 chapter tests

Hydrological Cycle & Precipitation
Rainfall-Runoff Analysis
Hydrographs
Floods & Flood Routing
Groundwater & Wells
Water Requirement of Crops
Canals & Canal Design
Irrigation System Design
Diversion Headworks & Dams
Spillways & Energy Dissipators
Cross Drainage Works
Hydropower Engineering
Infiltration & Evaporation

Environmental Engineering

~12 Q in our full mock9 chapter tests

Water Demand & Quality
Water Supply & Treatment
Distribution Systems
Sewage & Wastewater Collection
Sewage Treatment
Air Pollution Control
Noise Pollution
Solid Waste Management
Sewerage & Sanitation

Transportation Engineering

~12 Q in our full mock8 chapter tests

Highway Engineering
Geometric Design of Highways
Pavement Materials & Design
Traffic Engineering and Pavement Design
Railway Engineering
Airports and Harbours
Highway Alignment & Surveys
Traffic Signs

Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering

~14 Q in our full mock17 chapter tests

Index Properties of Soil
Classification of Soil
Permeability of Soil
Seepage Analysis
Compaction of Soil
Effective Stress & Capillarity
Stress Distribution in Soil
Consolidation
Shear Strength of Soil
Slope Stability & Landslides
Earth Pressure Theories
Shallow Foundations
Deep Foundations
Soil Exploration
Soil Stabilization
Dynamic Properties & Earthquake Geotechnics
Bearing Capacity

Engineering Geology

~4 Q in our full mock5 chapter tests

Mineralogy
Structural Geology
Groundwater Exploration Methods
Engineering Geology for Tunnels, Dams & Reservoirs
Geological Hazards & Preventive Measures

Estimating & Costing

~6 Q in our full mock7 chapter tests

Principles of Estimating
Building, Road and Canal Estimates
Rate Analysis & Specifications
Building Valuation and Rent Fixation
Quantity Estimation
Earthwork Calculation
Bar Bending Schedule

Construction Management

~4 Q in our full mock10 chapter tests

Construction - Planning
Equipment
Analysis of Rates of various types of works
Tendering Process and Contract Management
Quality Control
Productivity
Operation Cost
Land acquisition
Labour safety and welfare.
PERT and CPM

Surveying

~10 Q in our full mock12 chapter tests

Chain Surveying
Compass Surveying
Levelling
Plane Table Surveying
Theodolite and Traversing
Tacheometry
Contouring
Areas & Volumes
Curves
Photogrammetry & Remote Sensing
GPS, GIS & Remote Sensing
Total Station

TSPSC AEE Civil Syllabus — FAQs

What is the syllabus of TSPSC AEE Civil 2026?

TSPSC AEE Civil covers 29 subjects in 2 parts — Paper-I — General Studies, Paper-II — Civil Engineering. The subjects are Building Materials, Strength of Materials, Structural Analysis, RCC Design, Steel Structures, Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulics, Hydrology & Irrigation, Environmental Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering, Engineering Geology, Estimating & Costing, Construction Management, Surveying, Current Affairs, State Current Affairs, General Science, History, State History, Geography, State Geography, General Polity, Economic Scene, State GK & Culture, Sustainable Development & Environmental Protection, Disaster Management, General Intelligence & Reasoning, Data Analysis & Interpretation, General English.

Is this the official TSPSC AEE Civil syllabus?

The subject list follows the official notification (tspsc.gov.in); the chapter split and the weightage come from real previous papers and our test series. Always confirm against the latest notification.

How do I practise the TSPSC AEE Civil syllabus chapter by chapter?

The TSPSC AEE Civil test series has 260 chapter tests and 20 full mocks built on this syllabus, each with a detailed solution. 2 tests are free to attempt.