The TNPSC Assistant Engineer (Civil) exam is conducted to recruit candidates for the position of Assistant Engineer (Civil) in various government departments, such as Public Works Department (PWD), Highways Department, Water Resources Department, and others. Below is an overview of the exam pattern and syllabus for the TNPSC Assistant Engineer (Civil) exam:
Exam Pattern
The exam consists of two main stages:
- Written Examination
- Interview
1. Written Examination
The written examination is divided into two papers:
- Paper I: Subject Paper (Civil Engineering)
- Paper II: General Studies
Paper I: Subject Paper (Civil Engineering)
- Duration: 3 hours
- Maximum Marks: 300 marks
- Type of Questions: Objective Type (Multiple Choice Questions)
- Syllabus: The questions are based on Civil Engineering topics at the level of a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (B.E./B.Tech). The topics include:
- Structural Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Water Resources Engineering
- Transportation Engineering
- Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering
- Surveying and Remote Sensing
- Building Materials and Construction Management
Paper II: General Studies
- Duration: 2 hours
- Maximum Marks: 200 marks
- Type of Questions: Objective Type (Multiple Choice Questions)
- Syllabus:
- General Studies (Degree Standard):
- General Science
- Current Events (National and International)
- Indian Polity
- Indian Economy
- Geography
- History and Culture of India and Tamil Nadu
- Indian National Movement
- Development Administration in Tamil Nadu
- Aptitude and Mental Ability (SSLC Standard):
- Basic Arithmetic
- Logical Reasoning
- Data Interpretation
- Problem-Solving Skills
- General Studies (Degree Standard):
2. Interview
- Maximum Marks: 70 marks
- Candidates who qualify in the written examination will be called for an interview.
- The interview assesses the candidate’s technical knowledge, communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and overall suitability for the role.
Total Marks:
- Written Examination: 500 marks (300 for Paper I + 200 for Paper II)
- Interview: 70 marks
- Grand Total: 570 marks
Minimum Qualifying Marks:
- For SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BCs, BCMs: 171 marks
- For Others: 228 marks
Final Selection:
- The final selection is based on the marks obtained in the written examination and the interview.
Syllabus for the Written Examination
Paper I: Civil Engineering
- Structural Engineering:
- Strength of Materials
- Theory of Structures
- Reinforced Concrete Structures
- Steel Structures
- Environmental Engineering:
- Water Supply Engineering
- Sewage Disposal and Air Pollution
- Solid Waste Management
- Environmental Impact Assessment
- Water Resources Engineering:
- Hydrology and Irrigation Engineering
- Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics
- Hydraulic Structures
- Transportation Engineering:
- Highway Planning and Alignment
- Traffic Engineering
- Railway Engineering
- Airport Engineering
- Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering:
- Soil Properties and Classification
- Bearing Capacity and Soil Testing
- Foundations and Retaining Structures
- Surveying and Remote Sensing:
- Surveying Techniques
- Remote Sensing and GIS
- Leveling and Contouring
- Building Materials and Construction Management:
- Properties of Building Materials
- Construction Techniques
- Construction Planning and Scheduling
- Quality Control and Safety Management
Paper II: General Studies
- General Science:
- Basics of Physics, Chemistry, and Biology
- Environmental Science
- Current Events:
- National and International Events
- Indian Polity, Economy, and Geography
- History and Culture of India and Tamil Nadu:
- Ancient, Medieval, and Modern History
- Cultural Heritage of Tamil Nadu
- Indian Polity and Economy:
- Constitution of India
- Economic Planning in India
- Public Administration and Governance
- Geography:
- Physical and Economic Geography of India and Tamil Nadu
- Aptitude and Mental Ability:
- Basic Arithmetic (Number System, Percentages, Ratios)
- Logical Reasoning (Analogies, Series, Coding-Decoding)
- Data Interpretation (Graphs, Charts, Tables)
This exam pattern and syllabus ensure that candidates are thoroughly tested on their technical knowledge of civil engineering and their general awareness, making them well-prepared for the responsibilities of an Assistant Engineer in the TNPSC.
