Comprehensive guide to civil engineering recruitment across major State Public Service Commissions — MPSC (296 posts), RPSC AEN, KPSC AEE, BPSC AE, MPPSC, and more. Eligibility, exam pattern, pay scale, and state-by-state comparison.
Beyond UPSC and central exams, State Public Service Commissions (PSCs) conduct their own Assistant Engineer / AE / AEE recruitment for state-level government departments. These posts offer similar pay, strong local posting preference, and excellent work-life balance — and are often less competitive than UPSC ESE because the candidate pool is geographically filtered.
This article covers the six major State PSC civil engineering recruitments of 2025–26: MPSC (Maharashtra), RPSC (Rajasthan), KPSC (Karnataka), BPSC (Bihar), MPPSC (Madhya Pradesh), and UPPSC (Uttar Pradesh). Each PSC has distinct exam patterns, syllabi, and eligibility rules.
Quick Comparison — All 6 State PSCs
| PSC | State | Post | Approx Vacancies | Eligibility | Exam Type | Pay (Approx) |
|---|
| MPSC | Maharashtra | Assistant Engineer (Civil) | 250–350 | B.E./B.Tech Civil | 2-Stage CBT | ₹41,800–₹1,32,300 (State Level 7) |
| RPSC | Rajasthan | AEN / AEE (Civil) | 200–400 | B.E./B.Tech Civil | Written + Interview | ₹39,100–₹1,24,000 (RPS Pay) |
| KPSC | Karnataka | AEE (Civil) — KAS/KES | 100–250 | B.E./B.Tech Civil | Written (MCQ + Descriptive) + Viva | ₹45,000–₹80,000 (KAS Grade) |
| BPSC | Bihar | AE (Civil) / JE (Civil) | 100–200 | B.E./B.Tech / Diploma | CBT + Interview | ₹35,400–₹1,12,400 (State Scale) |
| MPPSC | Madhya Pradesh | AE (Civil) — MP Engineering Services | 30–80 | B.E./B.Tech Civil | Prelims + Mains + Interview | ₹36,200–₹1,14,800 |
| UPPSC | Uttar Pradesh | AE (Civil) / JE (Civil) | 300–600 | B.E./B.Tech / Diploma | Written (Tech) + Interview | ₹41,800–₹1,32,300 (UP Level 7) |
1. MPSC AE Civil — Maharashtra
The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) recruits Assistant Engineers for Maharashtra's PWD, WRD (Water Resources), and other state departments. With 250–350 vacancies expected per cycle, it is one of the highest-vacancy state AE exams.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|
| Full Post Name | Assistant Engineer (Civil) — Class II Gazetted |
| Recruiting Department | PWD, WRD, MSRDC, MWSSB |
| Approximate Vacancies | 250–350 (varies per notification) |
| Eligibility | B.E./B.Tech Civil Engineering from AICTE-approved institution |
| Age Limit — Open/General | 18–38 years |
| Age Limit — Reserved (WBC, OBC, SBC, NT) | Up to 43 years |
| Age Limit — SC/ST | Up to 43 years |
| Application Mode | Online via mpsc.gov.in |
| Pay | State Pay Level 7 equivalent: ₹41,800–₹1,32,300 |
| Language of Exam | Marathi (Paper I for language) + English/Marathi (Technical) |
MPSC AE Exam Pattern
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Type | Duration |
|---|
| Paper I | Marathi & English Language | 100 | MCQ | 1 Hour |
| Paper II | General Studies & Aptitude | 100 | MCQ | 1 Hour |
| Paper III | Civil Engineering Technical (Core) | 200 | MCQ | 2 Hours |
| Total | | 400 | | 4 Hours total |
- No negative marking in MPSC technical papers (Paper III)
- Paper III covers: Structures, Geotechnical, Hydraulics, Transportation, Environmental, Survey
- Maharashtra-specific: WRD (Water Resources Dept) portions — dam design, canal irrigation schemes
- Knowledge of Marathi is essential (Paper I is qualifying, but must pass)
2. RPSC AEN — Rajasthan
The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) recruits Assistant Engineer (Civil) / AEN (Assistant Engineer) for Rajasthan Public Works Department (PWD), Jal Jeevan Mission, and Panchayati Raj departments. Rajasthan regularly releases high-vacancy notifications — sometimes 400–500 posts in a single recruitment.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|
| Post Name | AEN (Assistant Engineer) — Civil, TSP/Non-TSP |
| Recruiting Department | PWD, Jal Jeevan Mission, PHED, Rajasthan Rural Development |
| Approximate Vacancies | 200–500 per notification (varies significantly) |
| Eligibility | B.E./B.Tech Civil Engineering; Diploma holders also for some JE posts |
| Age Limit — General | 18–40 years (Rajasthan domicile required) |
| Age Limit — OBC/EBC (Rajasthan) | Up to 45 years |
| Age Limit — SC/ST (Rajasthan) | Up to 45 years |
| Pay | RPS Level 10 equivalent: ₹39,100–₹1,24,000/month |
| Application Mode | Online via rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in / SSO Portal |
| TSP (Tribal Sub-plan) Posts | Separate posts for TSP area; domicile of specified Tribal areas required |
RPSC AEN Exam Pattern
| Stage | Description | Marks | Type |
|---|
| Written Test | Civil Engineering Technical Paper | 200 | Objective MCQ (1/3 negative marking) |
| Viva-Voce | Personality & Technical Interview | 30 | Oral (marks added to written) |
| Total | | 230 | |
- Negative marking: 1/3 mark per wrong answer in Written Test
- Viva carries 30 marks — significant weight; domain + personality matters
- Technical paper: all areas of B.Tech Civil syllabus
- Rajasthan-specific content: PHED (Public Health Engineering), Rajasthan Water Policy, Indira Gandhi Canal projects
- Rajasthan domicile is mandatory for all posts including non-TSP
3. KPSC AEE — Karnataka
The Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) recruits Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) — Civil for Karnataka PWD, KRDCL, BMRDA, and other state agencies. Karnataka's economy and infrastructure investment make this a coveted posting — particularly for Bengaluru metropolitan infrastructure projects.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|
| Post Name | AEE (Assistant Executive Engineer) — Civil Engineering Services |
| Recruiting Department | Karnataka PWD, KRDCL, BBMP, BWSSB, KRIDL |
| Approximate Vacancies | 100–250 per notification |
| Eligibility | B.E./B.Tech Civil Engineering; some posts require 2 years experience |
| Age Limit — General | 18–35 years (OBC: 38, SC/ST: 40) |
| Pay | KAS Grade Pay equivalent: ₹45,000–₹80,000/month (approximate) |
| Application Mode | Online via kpsc.kar.nic.in |
| Language | Kannada (working knowledge essential; language paper may be qualifying) |
KPSC AEE Exam Pattern
| Stage | Description | Marks | Duration |
|---|
| Stage I — Prelims | General Studies + Civil Engineering Objective | 100 + 100 = 200 | 2 Hours + 2 Hours |
| Stage II — Mains | Civil Engineering Descriptive/Conventional | 300 | 3 Hours |
| Stage III — Interview | Personality Test + Technical | 50 | ~30 min |
| Total | | 550 | |
- Prelims: No negative marking; Mains: Conventional type with numerical problems
- Karnataka-specific: BBMP works, KRDCL expressway projects, Cauvery water disputes & augmentation
- Knowledge of Kannada (spoken and written) highly recommended for field postings
- Field posting experience (Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangaluru, Hubli) — urban infrastructure heavy
4. BPSC AE Civil — Bihar
The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) recruits AE (Civil) and JE (Civil) for Bihar PWD, Rural Works Department (RWD), and Panchayati Raj Engineering. Bihar's ongoing PMGSY road projects and bridge construction programmes create consistent engineering demand.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|
| Posts | AE (Civil) — Degree level; JE (Civil) — Diploma level |
| Recruiting Department | Bihar PWD, RWD, Panchayati Raj Engineering, State Building Construction Corporation |
| Approximate Vacancies | 100–200 AE; 200–500 JE (per notification) |
| AE Eligibility | B.E./B.Tech Civil Engineering from recognised university |
| JE Eligibility | 3-Year Diploma in Civil Engineering |
| Age Limit (AE) — General Male | 21–37 years |
| Age Limit (AE) — General Female | 21–40 years |
| Age Limit — OBC/EBC | Male +1 year, Female +3 years relaxation |
| Age Limit — SC/ST | Up to 42 years (male/female) |
| Pay (AE) | Bihar State Level 9 equivalent: ₹35,400–₹1,12,400 |
BPSC AE Exam Pattern
| Stage | Description | Marks | Remarks |
|---|
| Written Test | Civil Engineering Technical MCQ | 300 | 1/3 negative marking; 3 hours |
| Interview | Personality Test & Technical | 100 | Merit depends on combined score |
| Total | | 400 | |
- Negative marking: 1/3 per wrong answer
- Bihar-specific knowledge: PMGSY roads, NH construction in Bihar, Ganga bridge projects, BSIDC housing
- Bihar domicile certificate mandatory at document verification
- Hindi medium preferred; exam paper bilingual (Hindi + English)
5. MPPSC AE Civil — Madhya Pradesh
The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) conducts the MP Engineering Services Examination for AE (Civil) in state PWD, WRD, and MPRRDA. Madhya Pradesh has seen sustained road and dam construction activity, creating consistent AE demand.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|
| Post Name | AE (Civil) — MP State Engineering Services |
| Recruiting Department | MP PWD, WRD (Water Resources Dept), MPRRDA, Housing Board |
| Approximate Vacancies | 30–80 (relatively smaller cycle than MPSC/UPPSC) |
| Eligibility | B.E./B.Tech Civil Engineering from AICTE-approved institution |
| Age Limit — General | 21–40 years (MP domicile: relaxation for reserved categories) |
| Pay | MP State Pay: ₹36,200–₹1,14,800/month |
| Application Mode | Online via mppsc.nic.in |
| Medium | Hindi preferred; technical paper bilingual |
MPPSC AE Exam Pattern
| Stage | Paper / Subject | Marks | Type |
|---|
| Prelims | General Studies + Technical (Civil Engg) | 100 + 100 | MCQ (1/3 negative) |
| Mains Paper I | General Studies (Essay, WB, MP-specific) | 200 | Descriptive |
| Mains Paper II | Civil Engineering Technical | 300 | Conventional / Descriptive |
| Interview | Personality & Technical | 100 | Oral |
| Total | | 800 | |
- Prelims shortlists for Mains (prelims marks not counted in final merit)
- Mains Paper I includes essay and MP-specific general studies — key differentiator from central exams
- MP-specific knowledge: Narmada Valley Development Authority (NVDA) projects, Ken-Betwa link canal, Amrit 2.0 water schemes in MP
6. UPPSC AE Civil — Uttar Pradesh
The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) recruits AE/JE (Civil) for UP PWD, UP Jal Nigam, UP Irrigation, and UP Housing & Development Board. With UP being the most populous state, vacancy counts are high — sometimes 400–600 AE posts in a single recruitment. Infrastructure push under Expressway & Industrial Corridor projects sustains this demand.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|
| Post Name | AE (Civil) — UP Engineering Services |
| Recruiting Department | UP PWD, UP Jal Nigam, UP Housing Board, UP Irrigation, UPEIDA |
| Approximate Vacancies | 300–600 AE; 500–1,000 JE (per cycle) |
| AE Eligibility | B.E./B.Tech Civil Engineering from recognised university |
| JE Eligibility | B.E./B.Tech OR 3-Year Diploma in Civil Engineering |
| Age Limit — General Male | 21–40 years |
| Age Limit — General Female | 21–45 years |
| Age Limit — OBC/SC/ST | Male +2 years, Female +5 years relaxation beyond general |
| Pay (AE) | UP Level 7 equivalent: ₹41,800–₹1,32,300/month |
| Application Mode | Online via uppsc.up.nic.in |
UPPSC AE Exam Pattern
| Stage | Paper / Subject | Marks | Type | Remarks |
|---|
| Written — Paper I | Civil Engineering Technical (Core) | 500 | Conventional + Objective mix | 3 hours; main merit driver |
| Written — Paper II | Hindi (Essay + Grammar) | 100 | Descriptive | Qualifying; must pass separately |
| Interview | Personality Test | 100 | Oral | Added to Paper I marks |
| Total (Merit) | | 600 | | Paper I + Interview |
- Paper II (Hindi, 100 marks) is qualifying only — does not count in merit rank
- Paper I (Civil Engineering, 500 marks) — the most marks-heavy technical paper among all state PSCs
- UP-specific knowledge: Yamuna Expressway, Agra-Lucknow Expressway design, Purvanchal Expressway, Ganga Expressway, Yamuna Authority schemes
- Hindi medium is mandatory for Paper II; technical paper bilingual
- Both AE (degree-level) and JE (diploma + degree) recruited under UPPSC — apply to the right post
State PSC — Diploma vs Degree Eligibility Matrix
| PSC | AE/AEE Post — Degree Only? | JE Post — Diploma Eligible? | Combined Post? |
|---|
| MPSC (Maharashtra) | Yes — AE requires Degree | Yes — JE (Civil) for Diploma holders | Separate notifications |
| RPSC (Rajasthan) | AEN requires Degree (B.E./B.Tech) | JEN (Junior Engineer) for Diploma | Usually combined notification |
| KPSC (Karnataka) | Yes — AEE strictly Degree level | KPT JE accepts Diploma | Separate notifications |
| BPSC (Bihar) | AE — Degree; JE — Diploma | Both eligible in one recruitment | Often combined |
| MPPSC (Madhya Pradesh) | Strictly Degree (B.E./B.Tech) | Not under MPPSC (Diploma JE — departmental) | Separate |
| UPPSC (Uttar Pradesh) | AE — Degree; JE — Diploma + Degree | Both | Often combined |
📌 If you hold a Diploma in Civil Engineering: BPSC JE, UPPSC JE, RPSC JEN, SSC JE, and RRB JE are your targets. For a Degree (B.E./B.Tech), all posts above are open.
How to Prepare for State PSC Civil Exams
| Preparation Area | What to Focus On | Resources |
|---|
| Core Technical Syllabus | Same as GATE/ESE — Structures, Geotechnical, Hydraulics, Surveying, Transportation, Environment, Estimation | GATE standard textbooks; Arihant / Made Easy State PSC guides |
| State-Specific Content | Local infrastructure schemes, state PWD policies, dam projects, water schemes, highway projects in the specific state | State PWD website; PIB state news; YOJANA / KURUKSHETRA magazines |
| General Studies / GS Paper | Current affairs (state + national), Indian Constitution basics, environment, polity | NCERT, state GS books |
| Language Paper | Hindi (UPPSC, BPSC, MPPSC), Marathi (MPSC), Kannada (KPSC), Rajasthani context for RPSC | Standard language grammar books |
| Mock Tests | PSC-specific mock exams (negative marking practice, time management) | ScoreCardAI mock tests, Testbook, GradeUp state PSC series |
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