UKPSC AE Civil 2026: Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Cut Off & Free Mock Tests
UKPSC Assistant Engineer (Civil) — Uttarakhand
UKPSC Assistant Engineer (Civil) recruits AEs for Uttarakhand's PWD, Irrigation, Peyjal Nigam and allied departments through the Uttarakhand Public Service Commission — the officer-entry engineering post for the hill state.
The written exam is two MCQ papers of 300 marks each — one general, one technical — followed by an interview of 100 marks. Uttarakhand's terrain gives hill-road, hydro and water-supply topics practical prominence.
UKPSC AE Civil 2026 — Overview
| Conducting body | Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC) |
| Post | Assistant Engineer (Civil) — state service |
| Mode | 2 written papers (MCQ) + Interview |
| Total marks | 300 + 300 written · 100 interview |
| Eligibility | Degree in Civil Engineering |
| Age limit | 21–42 years (relaxations apply) |
UKPSC AE Civil Exam Pattern
Paper-I (general)
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General aptitude/general studies (common for all disciplines) | As notified | 300 |
Duration: 2 hours
Negative marking: As per the current UKPSC notification
Paper-II (technical)
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering (discipline MCQs) | As notified | 300 |
Duration: 2 hours
Negative marking: As per the current UKPSC notification
Interview
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Personality test | — | 100 |
Duration: —
Negative marking: Not applicable
ℹ️ Final merit = written (600) + interview (100). Verify paper composition in the current advertisement.
UKPSC AE Civil Syllabus — Key Subjects
See the detailed chapter-wise syllabus (built from real previous-year papers) on the UKPSC AE Civil test series page →
Eligibility
- ✓Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognised university.
- ✓Age 21–42 years with Uttarakhand category relaxations.
- ✓Uttarakhand domicile rules apply to reserved-category benefits.
Salary & Career
UKPSC AE is on the state pay matrix at AE grade (Level-10 equivalent, ₹56,100 starting basic) — in-hand typically ₹75,000–₹85,000 per month with hill allowances where applicable.
UKPSC AE Civil Cut Off
UKPSC publishes cutoffs per cycle on ukpsc.gov.in; they vary with the small vacancy counts typical of hill-state recruitment.
How to Prepare for UKPSC AE Civil
- 1Hill-state context: hill-road design, landslide/slope stability and small-hydro topics carry practical weight in UKPSC papers.
- 2Paper-I (300 general marks) equals the technical paper in weight — treat general studies as half the exam, because it is.
- 3Interview (100 marks) can move ranks significantly with small vacancy counts — prepare it seriously.
- 4Solve previous UKPSC AE papers from the official website to calibrate difficulty.
Start Practising UKPSC 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.
UKPSC AE Civil — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UKPSC AE exam pattern?▾
Two written MCQ papers of 300 marks each (Paper-I general, Paper-II your discipline, 2 hours each) followed by a 100-mark interview.
Can diploma holders apply for UKPSC AE?▾
No — the AE post requires a degree in the relevant engineering discipline. Diploma holders can target Uttarakhand JE recruitments instead.
Where can I practise UKPSC AE civil mock tests?▾
CIVILGYAN TEST SERIES offers degree-standard civil mocks and chapter tests suited to UKPSC 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.