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To successfully clear the Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) AE 2026 selection process, candidates should focus on strengthening their technical subjects, solving previous year question papers and revising important engineering concepts regularly. Along with technical preparation, candidates should also stay updated with current affairs and Rajasthan general knowledge. The detailed RPSC AE selection criteria 2026 is given below.
RPSC AE Selection Process 2026
RPSC has released the official exam notice notification for multiple vacancies for the post of Assistant Engineer (Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical). Aspirants should read the full article for complete information regarding the RPSC AE Selection Process 2026.
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RPSC AE Selection Process 2026 in Detail
The candidates appearing for the RPSC AE Exam 2026 will be selected on the following basis. The Selection Process consists of three stages as discussed below:
Preliminary Exam
RPSC AE Prelims is the Qualifying stage and candidates should accomplish the qualifying marks or cut-off recommended by the RPSC to get selected for the RPSC AE Mains 2026 Exam. The marks acquired in Prelims won’t be added to the final marks list.
| Paper | Marks | Duration | Mark/Question | Negative marking |
| Paper I | 200 | 2 hours | 1 | 1/3 |
| Paper-II | 200 | 2 hours | 1 | 1/3 |
Mains Exam
RPSC AE 2026 Main Exam will be a customary main written exam accompanied by RPSC, containing four papers with Paper I and Paper II as necessary and Paper III and IV as optional. All marks acquired in this test will be counted for the final list preparation.
| Paper | Parts | Marks | Duration | Mark/Question | Negative Marketing |
| Compulsory Paper
|
Paper I | 100 | 3 hours | 1 Mark per Question | 1/3 Mark for Each Wrong Answer |
| Paper-II | 100 | 3 hours | |||
| Optional Paper
|
Paper I | 200 | 3 hours | ||
| Paper-II | 200 | 3 hours |
Interview Stage
Candidates who qualify for the Prelims and Mains tests will be required to take a Personal Interview round that comprises 72 marks. This will test the general character of the candidates. The final list will be based on the candidate’s marks secured in the RPSC AE 2026 Mains and Interview. In this round, members’ personalities, characters, constitutions, and information on the Rajasthani culture will likewise be evaluated.
Documents Required During RPSC AE Selection Process 2026
During the document verification stage, candidates must provide valid documents to confirm their eligibility. Some commonly required documents include:
- Educational qualification certificates
- Engineering degree mark sheets
- Identity proof (Aadhaar card, PAN card, etc.)
- Category certificate (if applicable)
- Domicile certificate
- Passport-size photographs
Candidates should ensure that all documents are original and valid during the verification process.



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