RPSC AE Mains is on 22-23 March 2026 — just days away! With 1,036 posts in PHED, PWD, WRD, and Panchayati Raj, this is Rajasthan's most premium engineering exam. This guide covers the complete Prelims + Mains syllabus, paper-wise pattern for Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Agriculture branches.
RPSC AE Exam Structure – Overview
| Stage | Papers | Total Marks | Type | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prelims | 2 papers | 400 | Objective (MCQ) | Screening only (marks don't count in merit) |
| Mains | 4 papers | 800 | Conventional (descriptive) | Merit — this decides selection |
| Interview | — | 75 | Personal | Final selection |
| Total | 875 | Mains (800) + Interview (75) |
Prelims Exam Pattern (Screening – 400 marks)
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I (Compulsory) | General Studies & General Aptitude | 200 | 3 hours | Objective MCQ |
| Paper-II (Optional) | Civil / Mechanical / Electrical / Agriculture Engineering | 200 | 3 hours | Objective MCQ |
| Total | 400 |
Note: Prelims is screening only. Marks do NOT count in final merit. You just need to qualify to appear for Mains.
Mains Exam Pattern (Merit – 800 marks)
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | General Hindi & General English | 200 | 3 hours | Conventional (descriptive) |
| Paper-II | Social Aspects of Engineering | 200 | 3 hours | Conventional |
| Paper-III | Technical Subject – Paper 1 (Branch specific) | 200 | 3 hours | Conventional |
| Paper-IV | Technical Subject – Paper 2 (Branch specific) | 200 | 3 hours | Conventional |
| Total | 800 |
Mains Paper-I: Hindi & English (200 marks)
- Hindi (100 marks): Essay (30), Letter/Report writing (20), Precis (20), Grammar (15), Translation English→Hindi (15)
- English (100 marks): Essay (30), Letter/Report writing (20), Precis (20), Grammar (15), Translation Hindi→English (15)
Mains Paper-II: Social Aspects of Engineering (200 marks)
- Indian Constitution — Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles, Panchayati Raj
- Environment & Pollution — EIA, sustainable development, waste management
- Labour Laws — Factory Act, Workmen Compensation, Contract Labour Act
- Engineering Ethics & Professional Practice
- Project Management — CPM, PERT, construction management
- Rajasthan Knowledge — culture, geography, art, history, administration
Mains Paper-III & IV: Technical Subjects (400 marks)
Civil Engineering Syllabus
- Paper-III: Structural Analysis, RCC Design, Steel Design, Soil Mechanics & Foundation, Surveying, Building Materials & Construction
- Paper-IV: Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulics, Water Supply & Sanitary Engineering, Irrigation & Water Resources, Transportation Engineering, Environmental Engineering
Mechanical Engineering Syllabus
- Paper-III: Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, Fluid Mechanics, IC Engines, Refrigeration & AC, Power Plant Engineering
- Paper-IV: Strength of Materials, Theory of Machines, Machine Design, Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Engineering, Metrology
Electrical Engineering Syllabus
- Paper-III: Electric Circuits & Fields, Electrical Machines, Power Systems, Control Systems, Measurements & Instrumentation
- Paper-IV: Power Electronics, Analog & Digital Electronics, Microprocessors, Communication Systems, Electrical Installation
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Prelims marks count in RPSC AE merit?
No, Prelims is screening only. Merit is calculated from Mains (800 marks) + Interview (75 marks) = 875 marks total. Prelims marks don't carry forward.
What is the RPSC AE Mains exam date?
Mains is on 22-23 March 2026. Admit card available from 19 March at sso.rajasthan.gov.in.
How many papers are in RPSC AE Mains?
4 papers — Hindi & English (200), Social Aspects (200), Technical Paper-1 (200), Technical Paper-2 (200) = 800 marks total. All are conventional/descriptive type, 3 hours each.
Which branches are available?
Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Agriculture Engineering. You choose one branch during application. Technical Paper-III and IV are based on your chosen branch.
Is there negative marking in RPSC AE?
Yes in Prelims (objective MCQ). No negative marking in Mains (conventional/descriptive papers).
How many vacancies in RPSC AE 2024?
Total 1,036 posts — PHED (466), PWD (145), WRD (159), Panchayati Raj (61), Others (205).
