HPSC AE Syllabus 2026, Exam Pattern & Official PDF Here

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The Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) has released the official HPSC AE Syllabus 2026 PDF & the latest exam pattern for Assistant Engineer (Civil) posts. Candidates preparing for the HPSC AE Civil Engineering Exam should understand the detailed syllabus & Exam Pattern to plan effectively. Candidates can check the complete AE (Civil) Syllabus, exam pattern, and important topics.

HPSC AE Syllabus 2026: Highlights

HPSC AE Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026
Authority Name	Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC)
Post Name	Assistant Engineer (AE)
Discipline	Civil Engineering
Exam Mode	Offline/OMR Based
Selection process	Screening Test Subject Knowledge Test Interview
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HPSC AE Exam Pattern 2026

The HPSC AE Exam Pattern 2026 consists of two stages: Screening Test & Subject Knowledge Test. Candidates must know the latest exam pattern, marking scheme, & qualifying criteria to improve their chances of selection.

HPSC AE Screening Test Exam Pattern

Particulars	Details
Type of Questions	Objective Type (MCQs)
Total Questions	100
Total Marks	100
Exam Duration	2 Hours
Marks per Question	1 Mark
Negative Marking	0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer
Language	English & Hindi

Candidates must mark the 5th option if they wish to leave a question unanswered; otherwise, 0.25 marks will be deducted.

HPSC AE Subject Knowledge Test Exam Pattern

Particulars	Details
Paper Type	Subjective
Total Marks	150
Exam Duration	3 Hours
Language	English

HPSC AE Minimum Qualifying Marks

Paper	Minimum Qualifying Marks
Screening Test	25%
Subject Knowledge Test	35%

HPSC AE 2026 Syllabus

The HPSC AE Syllabus 2026 consists mainly of the Screening Test Syllabus & Subject Knowledge Test Syllabus. Screening Test Syllabus covers topics from General Studies, Haryana GK, Reasoning, & more, while the Subject Knowledge Test syllabus covers topics from Civil Engineering subjects. The detailed topic-wise syllabus is given below.

HPSC AE Screening Test Syllabus 2026

General Science
Current Events of National and International Importance
History of India
Indian and World Geography
Indian Culture
Indian Polity and Economy
General Mental Ability (Reasoning & Analytical Ability)
Basic Numeracy (Class X Level)
Data Interpretation (Charts, Graphs, Tables, Data Sufficiency)
Haryana General Knowledge (History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Culture, etc.)

HPSC AE Subject Knowledge Test Syllabus 2026

Subjects	Topics
Structural Engineering	Engineering Mechanic Construction Materials and Management Concrete Structures Steel Structures Structural Analysis
Geotechnical Engineering	Soil Mechanics Foundation Engineering
Water Resources Engineering	Fluid Mechanic Hydraulics Hydrology Irrigation
Environmental Engineering	Water and Wastewater Quality and Treatment Air Pollution Municipal Solid Wastes
Transportation Engineering	Transportation Infrastructure Highway Pavements Traffic Engineering
Geomatics Engineering	Principles of Surveying Errors and their adjustment; map scales, coordinate systems

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Preparation Tips for HPSC AE Exam

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FAQs

Where can candidates check the HPSC AE Civil 2026 syllabus?

Candidates can check and download the official HPSC AE Civil syllabus from the Haryana Public Service Commission’s website at hpsc.gov.in.

How many papers are included in the HPSC AE syllabus 2026?

The HPSC AE syllabus consists of two papers: a screening test based on general aptitude and a descriptive paper focused on core Civil Engineering subjects.

Does the HPSC AE syllabus include negative marking?

Yes, the screening test includes negative marking, where ¼ mark is deducted for each incorrect answer. The descriptive paper does not carry negative marking.

Is the syllabus useful for preparing a study timetable?

Yes, understanding the detailed syllabus helps candidates plan a structured study timetable, prioritize important topics, and prepare effectively for the examination.