WBPSC AE Civil 2026: Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Cut Off & Free Mock Tests
WBPSC Assistant Engineer (Civil) — West Bengal
WBPSC Assistant Engineer (Civil) recruits AEs for West Bengal government departments through the West Bengal Public Service Commission — the state's officer-entry civil engineering post.
The written exam is a single objective paper of 100 questions worth 200 marks (2 marks each), followed by a 100-mark interview — a compact format where each question carries double weight.
WBPSC AE Civil 2026 — Overview
| Conducting body | West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) |
| Post | Assistant Engineer (Civil) — state departments |
| Mode | Written (objective) + Interview |
| Written paper | 100 questions × 2 marks = 200 marks · 2 hours |
| Eligibility | B.E./B.Tech Civil + Bengali language ability |
| Age limit | Up to 36 years (relaxations apply) |
WBPSC AE Civil Exam Pattern
Written Examination (objective)
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering (degree standard) | 100 | 200 |
Duration: 2 hours
Negative marking: As per the current WBPSC notification
Interview
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Personality/technical interview | — | 100 |
Duration: —
Negative marking: Not applicable
WBPSC AE Civil Syllabus — Key Subjects
See the detailed chapter-wise syllabus (built from real previous-year papers) on the WBPSC AE Civil test series page →
Eligibility
- ✓B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering from a recognised university/institute.
- ✓Ability to read, write and speak Bengali (exempt for Nepali-speaking candidates from specified areas).
- ✓Age up to 36 years with West Bengal category relaxations.
Salary & Career
WBPSC AE posts are on the West Bengal pay matrix (₹56,100 – ₹1,44,300 band) — in-hand typically ₹70,000–₹80,000 per month with allowances.
WBPSC AE Civil Cut Off
WBPSC publishes cutoffs per recruitment on wbpsc.gov.in. With 2-mark questions, a handful of extra correct answers moves you several ranks.
Vacancy Trends
| 2025 | AE (Civil) recruitment cycle — applications July 2025, exam October 2025 |
How to Prepare for WBPSC AE Civil
- 1100 questions at 2 marks each — the small paper punishes silly mistakes doubly; accuracy drills beat volume attempts.
- 2The Bengali-language requirement is checked — non-Bengali speakers should confirm eligibility before preparing.
- 3The interview carries a third of the written weight — fundamentals and project knowledge matter.
- 4GATE-level conceptual depth is the right standard for the technical paper.
Start Practising WBPSC 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.
WBPSC AE Civil — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the WBPSC AE exam pattern?▾
A single objective written paper — 100 questions worth 200 marks in 2 hours — followed by a 100-mark interview.
Is Bengali compulsory for WBPSC AE?▾
Candidates must be able to read, write and speak Bengali, with an exemption for Nepali-speaking candidates from specified hill areas.
Where can I practise WBPSC AE civil mock tests?▾
CIVILGYAN TEST SERIES offers degree-standard civil mocks and chapter tests suited to WBPSC 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.