RPSC AE Exam Date 2024 Out | Check Selection Process, Exam Pattern, Exam Date
The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) has released a notification for the recruitment of 1014 Assistant Engineers in civil, mechanical, and electrical posts. The online application process for the Rajasthan State Engineering Services (through the Combined Competitive Exam) is now closed. Candidates will now need to appear for the prelims exam, which is scheduled for 28th September 2025 (Sunday). For more exam-related details, read the full article.
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Overview of RPSC AE Exam Date 2024
Candidates will be selected for the AE role, underpay level 14, through a process that includes a Prelims Written Exam, Mains Written Exam, and Interview.
| Organization | Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Rajasthan State Engineering Services Exam |
| Advertisement No. | 10/Exam/A.En/RPSC/EP-1/2024-25 |
| Post Name | Assistant Engineer (Civil and Mechanical/Electrical) |
| Total Vacancies | 1014 |
| Exam Date | 28th September 2025 (Sunday) |
| Selection Process | Prelims Written Exam Mains Written Exam Interview |
| Salary | Grade Pay – ₹5400/- (Level-14 Pay Matrix) |
| Official Website | rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in |
RPSC AE Exam Date 2024
The Rajasthan Public Service Commission has announced the RPSC AE Prelims Exam Date, scheduled for 28th September 2025. Candidates who applied for the Assistant Engineer positions will need to take the prelims exam, which will be conducted for a total of 400 marks.
Vacancy Breakdown of RPSC AE Recruitment 2024
The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) has announced 1014 vacancies for Assistant Engineers across different engineering branches, including civil and mechanical/electrical, under the Department of Personnel. The breakdown of vacancies by post is provided in the table below.
| Post Name | Vacancy |
|---|---|
| Public Health Engineering Department (Civil) | 365 |
| Public Health Engineering Department (Mechanical/Electrical) | 101 |
| Public Works Department (Civil) | 125 |
| Public Works Department (Electrical) | 20 |
| Water Resource Department (Civil) | 156 |
| Water Resource Department (Mechanical) | 7 |
| Panchayati Raj Department | 240 |
| Total Vacancy | 1014 |
Selection Process of RPSC AE Exam
For the RPSC AE Recruitment, candidates applying for Assistant Engineer (Civil and Mechanical/Electrical) positions will go through a three-stage selection process: Prelims Exam, Mains Exam, and Interview. The final merit list will be determined based on the combined marks from the Mains Exam and Interview.
Prelims Written Exam
Mains Written Exam
Interview
RPSC AE Exam Pattern 2024
To take the RPSC AE exam, candidates should understand the marking scheme, number of questions, and exam duration. The exam has three stages: Prelims, Mains, and Interview. It is important to know the exam pattern for both Prelims and Mains.
RPSC AE Prelims Exam Pattern 2024
The Prelims exam includes two papers:
- Paper 1 covers compulsory subjects.
- Paper 2 covers optional subjects.
The exam consists of objective-type multiple-choice questions, with a total of 400 marks. Each paper lasts for 2 hours.
| Paper | Subject | Total Marks | Time Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Knowledge & General Science (including knowledge of Rajasthan, its Geography, Economy, and Culture) | 200 | 2 hours |
| Paper II | Civil Engineering / Electrical Engineering | 200 | 2 hours |
| Total | 400 | 4 hours |
RPSC AE Mains Exam Pattern 2024
The written exam will have 4 papers, all of which will be in a conventional format. Paper 1 and Paper 2 will cover compulsory subjects, while Paper 3 and Paper 4 will focus on optional subjects, including Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Agricultural Engineering. Each paper will have a time limit of three hours.
| Paper | Subject | Total Marks | Time Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Hindi | 100 | 3 hours |
| Paper 2 | Social Aspects of Engineering | 100 | 3 hours |
| Paper 3 | Optional Subject | 200 | 3 hours |
| Paper 4 | Optional Subject | 200 | 3 hours |
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FAQs
When Is the RPSC AE Prelims Exam Scheduled?
The RPSC AE Prelims Exam is scheduled for 28th September 2025 (Sunday).
How Many Vacancies Are Available For RPSC AE Recruitment 2024?
There are 1014 vacancies available for Assistant Engineer positions.
