UPPSC AE 2024: Exam Pattern, Syllabus and Study Tips

The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission conducts the UPPSC exam, a state-level examination to select applicants for various positions within the state government of Uttar Pradesh. Recently, the UPPSC AE 2024 recruitment notification has borne a wave of excitement and confusion among candidates. After a long gap, UPPSC has released 604 vacancies for assistant engineers in various state government departments. However, the exam has come back with an entirely different syllabus and exam pattern compared to the last 2021 cycle. From structural changes to evaluation strategy, the UPPSC AE exam 2024 pattern has everything fresh, and so candidates are required to understand everything in detail and plan ahead their preparation strategy. The blog will uncover all the new changes and discuss the exam pattern and syllabus. As you read further, you’ll find effective study tips to adapt in your preparation journey.

UPPSC AE 2024 Exam – Overview

Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission, the full form of UPPSC, has declared 604 vacancies to recruit assistant engineers from civil, mechanical, electrical, and agricultural engineering branches. Online application is available from 17th December 2024, and the last date is 17th January 2025. It is mandatory for the candidates to make One Time Registration (O.T.R.) and obtain O.T.R. Number before applying online. Only after obtaining an O.T.R. number may candidates submit online applications through the commission’s website https://uppsc.up.nic.in.

To have detailed information: UPPSC AE exam 2024 – 604 vacancies

Salary, Perks and Allowances

The pay scale for the UPPSC AE 2024 position is categorized under Level-10 of the official pay matrix, offering a monthly salary that ranges from Rs. 15,600 to Rs. 39,100 with a grade pay of Rs. 5400. The remuneration package and numerous allowances attract engineers to apply for this esteemed profile, providing financial stability. The list of perks and allowances is shared below:

• Dearness Allowance (DA)
• House Rent Allowance (HRA)
• City Compulsory Allowances (CCA)
• Travel Allowance/Tour Allowance
• Medical Allowance
• Provident Fund

Age Limit

UPPSC AE exam 2024 is expecting candidates who must have attained the age of 21 years and must not have crossed the age of 40 years on July 01, 2024, i.e., they must have not been born earlier than 2nd July, 1984, and not later than July 01, 2003.

Educational Qualification

While the four eligible engineering disciplines are civil, mechanical, electrical and agricultural branches, the educational qualification required is a Bachelor’s Degree in respective engineering branches from a University established by law in India or a Degree recognised by the Government as equivalent thereto; or An Associate Member of the Institution of Engineers (India). For detailed information visit official notification.

Department Wise Vacancies

The total number of vacancies are 604, which includes 582 for General Recruitment and 22 for Special Recruitment. The department wise segregation is done below:

Name of the Department	Name of the Post	Branch	Vacancies
Irrigation and Water Resources Deptt.	Assistant Engineer (Mechanical)	Mechanical	77
U.P. Jal Nigam (Rural)	Assistant Engineer (Civil)	Civil	107
U.P. Jal Nigam (Rural)	Assistant Engineer (Electrical/Mechanical)	Mechanical	14
Rural Engineering Deptt.	Assistant Engineer (Civil)	Civil	65
Housing and Urban Planning Deptt. (U.P. Development Authorities Centralised Service)	Asst. Engineer (Electrical/ Mechanical)	Electrical/ Mecha- nical	08
Housing and Urban Planning Deptt. (U.P Development Authorities Centralised Service)	Assistant Engineer (Civil)	Civil	40
Public Works Deptt. (P.W.D.)	Assistant Engineer (Civil)	Civil	226
Agriculture Deptt.	U.P. Agriculture culture Service Group-‘B’ Grade-2 (Engineering Branch)	Agriculture	12
Energy Department	Assistant Director	Electrical	07
Irrigation and Water Resources Directorate	Assistant Engineer (Civil)	Civil	20
Medical, Health & Family Welfare Deptt.	Assistant Engineer (Civil)	Civil	06
Irrigation and Water Resources Directorate	Assistant Engineer (Civil)	Civil	22
Total Vacancies			604

 

UPPSC AE 2024 Exam – Job Profile

The UPPSC AE Job Profile comprises a wide range of responsibilities within various engineering disciplines. The appointed candidates must perform all the tasks allocated by their senior authorities. Check the roles and responsibilities below:

• To provide assistance in the planning and design of infrastructure projects.
• To conduct project supervision and ensure adherence to quality standards, deadlines, and budgets.
• To prepare technical reports and other documents related to projects.
• To allocate work to junior engineers and handle all the assigned administrative tasks.

Career Growth and Promotion

There is significant career growth potential for candidates appointed as assistant engineers in UPPSC. Based on their job performance and experience, they might be promoted to higher posts, which will increase their UPPSC AE salary. The promotion hierarchy of the UPPSC AE is shared below for the reference of the candidates:

• Assistant Engineer
• Executive Engineer
• Superintending Engineer
• Chief Engineer
• Engineer in Chief

Exam Pattern

According to official notification, the UPPSC AE 2024 exam involves three stages of the selection process: prelims, mains, and interview. The previous exam conducted in 2021 had a very different exam pattern as compared to 2024 recruitment. The major confusion among the candidates is due to the change in exam pattern and evaluation. Let’s understand in detail the UPPSC AE 2024 exam pattern and evaluation to help you be well informed and prepare accordingly.

Preliminary Exam:

Question Paper	One (Objective type)
Number of questions	150 (General Knowledge-25 questions, General Hindi-25 questions and Engineering Aptitude-100 questions)
Total Marks	300 (Each question carries 2 marks)
Time period	2 hours

 

The preliminary examination will be merely qualifying in which 15 times the number of candidates per post as per the standard set by the Hon’ble Commission will be selected to appear in the second stage (main examination). In this regard, the procedural decisions taken by the Hon’ble Commission from time to time will be effective.

Qualifying Criteria for Prelims

Approximately 15 times the number of vacancies will qualify for the Mains Exam:

15 x 604 = 9,060 candidates

Mains Exam:

There will be two objective-type question papers for the mains examination. Make sure to fully understand the mains exam pattern so you can prepare effectively and avoid any confusion during the preparation process:

 

First Question Paper
Subject	Number of questions	Marks	Total Marks	Time period
General Hindi	25 (3 marks each)	75	375	2.30 hours
Main subjects (Civil engg. 1, Mechanical engg. 1, Electrical engg. 1, Agricultural engg. 1	100 (3 marks each)	300
Second question paper
General Studies	25 (3 marks each)	75	375	2.30 hours
Main subjects (Civil engg. 2, Mechanical engg. 2, Electrical engg. 2, Agricultural engg. 2	100 (3 marks each)	300

 

Interview:

• Personality Test (Interview): 100 marks
• The final merit will be based on Mains Exam + Interview:
• 750 (Mains) + 100 (Interview) = 850 Marks

Syllabus

The syllabus of the UPPSC AE 2024 exam has significant modifications with the addition of engineering topics in the prelims exam that are common for everyone. Meanwhile, the mains exam will be conducted with two question papers. And as stated, the final merit will be based on mains and interview marks. With all such changes mentioned above in detail, let’s understand the new syllabus of tier I and tier II briefly to begin the preparation.

Prelims Syllabus:

• General Knowledge: The General Knowledge paper will cover current events and such things as are in everyday experience with a focus on their scientific aspects and which may be expected of an educated person. The question paper will also include questions on Indian history, politics and geography which the candidates will be able to answer without any special study.

• General Hindi – The syllabus of Hindi will be designed in such a way that the candidate’s understanding of the Hindi language and efficient use of words can be tested. Its level will be high school. This section is the most scoring section.

• Engineering Aptitude – The Engineering Aptitude section is the newer addition in the syllabus of the prelims exam. Few of the topics are overlapping with the Engineering Services Examination syllabus. The list contains 22 topics as follows:

1. General principles of design and drawing
2. Engineering materials
3. Basics of thermodynamics
4. Water resources and conservation processes
5. Basics of project management
6. Industrial safety and safety standards
7. Information and communication technologies (ICT)
8. Basics of artificial intelligence and robotics
9. Types of machinery maintenance
10. Green Energy
11. Basics of measurement & instrumentation
12. Energy conversion principles
13. Disaster management
14. Ethics and values in engineering profession
15. Quality control
16. Intellectual property rights
17. Human health and sanitation
18. Handling & storage of products
19. Climate change
20. Production & construction
21. Recent development in applied sciences
22. Role of Science & Technology in daily life

Want to know comprehensively about the 22 topics? Click the video linked, B. Singh Sir has sorted out each topic and explained in detail.

Mains Exam:

As stated above, the UPPSC AE 2024 mains exam will have two objective question papers; the detailed syllabus for all four eligible engineering disciplines is mentioned in the official notification.

Civil Engineering Paper I

• Part A: Engineering Mechanics, Strength Of Materials And Structural Analysis.
• Part B: Design Of Structures: Steel, Concrete And Masonry Structures. Structural Steel Design
• Part C: Building Materials, Construction Technology, Planning And Management Building
• Part D: Geo Technical Engineering And Foundation Engineering

 Civil Engineering Paper II

• Part A: Fluid Mechanics, Open Channel Flow, Hydraulic Machines And Hydropower Engineering.
• Part B: Hydrology And Water Resources Engineering
• Part C: Transportation Engineering
• Part D: Environmental Engineering
• Part E: Survey And Engineering Geology

Mechanical Engineering Paper I

1. Engineering Mechanics
2. Mechanism and Machines
3. Mechanics of Solids
4. Design of Machine Elements
5. Engineering Materials
6. Manufacturing
7. Industrial Engineering
8. Mechatronics and Robotics

Mechanical Engineering Paper II

1. Thermodynamics
2. Fluid Mechanics
3. Heat Transfer
4. Energy conversion
5. Environmental control

Electrical Engineering Paper I

1. Networks and Systems
2. M. Theory
3. Control systems
4. Elements of Electronics
5. Power System Analysis and Design
6. Elements of Electrical Machines
7. Measurement

Electrical Engineering Paper II

1. Power Electronics and Drives
2. Digital Electronics
3. Microwaves and Communication systems
4. Analog Communication basics
5. Induction and special Machines
6. Power system protection and Switch gear
7. Numerical Methods
8. Electrical Engineering Materials
9. Elements of Microprocessors

Agricultural Engineering Paper I

1. Thermodynamics and Heat Engines
2. Farm Power
3. Farm Machinery
4. Heat and Mass Transfer
5. Process and Food Engineering
6. Storage and handling

Agricultural Engineering Paper II

1. Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics
2. Surveying and Leveling
3. Soil and Water Conservation Engineering
4. Irrigation Pumps
5. Irrigation and Drainage Engineering
6. Ground Water Hydrology and Tube well Engineering
7. Rural Engineering

The subtopics are given specifically in the official notification. Scroll to page no. 6 for a detailed mains exam syllabus. It is highly recommended to glance over the UPPSC AE mains exam syllabus to avoid any confusion or error in the future.

Aspirants who are focusing on attempting the UPPSC AE exam 2024 must have themselves aware of all the exam information, including the exam and syllabus.

UPPSC AE Previous Year Paper and Solution

UPPSC AE 2024 has a completely different exam pattern and syllabus as compared to previously held exams. But there is no harm in referring to the previous year’s paper and solution to get identified with the type of questions and practice them. MADE EASY has searched through our previous data and found some previous year papers and solutions. Visit the given links below and refer to the documents in respect to your engineering branches:

• UPPSC AE 2020 – Answer Key
• UPPSC AE 2021 – Answer Key

UPPSC AE 2024 Exam – Study Tips

Now, let’s get to know some effective study tips to prepare appropriately to achieve success in the exam.

• Firstly, it is important to understand your aim to begin with your preparation. With the GATE 2025 exam approaching, students who are preparing for that must prioritize GATE. While if you’re preparing for ESE 2025 prelims, UPPSC AE prelims and ESE prelims can be done simultaneously as most of the topics are overlapping. It is very important for the candidate to prioritize their focus and prepare accordingly.
• While the exam pattern and syllabus are entirely new for the students as well as teachers, till now there is no dedicated study material available. So candidates might find it difficult to study from a book or notes. Students can rely highly on the internet to gain knowledge of the given topics in the syllabus. Practicing PYQs for the ESE aptitude section and other state exams could help a lot. Meanwhile, the MADE EASY team is dedicatedly preparing reliable and quality study materials for the UPPSC AE 2024 exam.
• Attempting test series will be a very significant strategy post completion of 40-50% of the syllabus.
• Manage your time effectively by prioritizing your exam preparation. Whatever exam you’re focusing on, it is very important to schedule your 24 hours correctly and allot a maximum of 6 hours to your study.
• Discipline yourself and part ways with your presence on social media.
• Revision is also the most important strategy post syllabus completion.
• Sleep well and take scheduled breaks to avoid any pressure on your mental well-being.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is the UPPSC AE Exam 2024?

Ans. The UPPSC AE exam 2024 is an exam conducted to recruit assistant engineers for various UP government departments. The selection process will be conducted in three stages.

2. What is the eligibility criteria for the UPPSC AE Exam 2024?

Ans. The UPPSC AE exam 2024 eligibility criteria is a Bachelor’s Degree in respective engineering branches from a University established by law in India and with the age of 21 years. For more information kindly read official notification.

3. How can I apply for the UPPSC AE Exam 2024?

Ans. The online application is live from 17th December 2024 to apply for the UPPSC AE exam 2024. Candidates need to authenticate with O.T.R.

4. What is the selection process for the UPPSC AE Exam 2024?

Ans. The UPPSC AE 2024 selection process consists of two stages: prelims and mains, followed by a final interview round.

5. When will the UPPSC AE Exam 2024 be conducted?

Ans. The UPPSC AE 2024 exam will be conducted soon. The date is yet to be announced.

6. How can I download my UPPSC AE Admit Card 2024?

Ans. UPPSC authorities will announce the release of the admit card and instructions on how to download it.

7. Is there negative marking in the UPPSC AE Exam 2024?

Ans. For each question for which a wrong answer has been given by the candidate, one third (0.33) of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as penalty.

8. What is the application fee for the UPPSC AE Exam 2024?

Ans. The application fee for the UPPSC AE exam 2024 is as follows:

1.  Unreserved – 125/-
2.  SC/ST – 65/-
3.  PWDs – 25/-
4.  Ex-Servicemen – 65/-

Read official notification to know more: Official Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission Assistant Engineer Job Notification

9. How can I prepare for the UPPSC AE Exam 2024?

Ans. Having the detailed knowledge of the syllabus and exam pattern is important; strategic planning, such as timely completion of the syllabus, attempting test series, solving PYQs, and managing time well, are some effective strategies to prepare for the UPPSC AE Exam 2024.