GPSC AE Syllabus 2026: Detailed Exam Pattern & Branch-wise Topics

GPSC AE Syllabus 2026: Overview

GPSC AE Syllabus 2026: Overview
Particulars	Details
Organization	Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC)
Post Name	Assistant Engineer (AE)
Selection Process	Written Examination & Interview
Total Marks	300 Marks
ITotal Question	300 Marks
Exam Duration	3 Hours
Exam Mode	Objective Type
Official Website	gpsc.gujarat.gov.in

GPSC AE Exam Pattern 2026

The GPSC AE Exam Pattern 2026 is bifurcated into two primary components: General Studies and your core Engineering Discipline. The General Studies paper carries 100 marks (100 questions), while the technical Engineering Discipline paper tests your expertise with 200 questions worth 200 marks.

Part/Subject	Total Questions	Total Marks	Exam Duration
General Studies	100	100	3 Hours
Respective Discipline	200	200
Total	300	300

Key Highlights

• Mode of Exam: Objective Type (MCQs)
• Total Questions: 300
• Total Marks: 300
• Duration: 3 Hours
• Negative Marking: 1/3 Marks

GPSC AE Syllabus 2026

The GPSC Assistant Engineer syllabus covers a broad spectrum of topics. General Studies includes History & Culture (India & Gujarat), Constitution, Polity, Social Justice, International Relations, Reasoning, Economy, Geography, Science & Technology, and Current Affairs, alongside your specialized technical engineering curriculum.

GPSC AE General Studies Syllabus 2026

The General Studies section is designed to test your awareness of national and state-level developments. Below is the detailed breakdown of the topic-wise syllabus essential for your preparation:

Subject	Topics
History & Culture (India & Gujarat)	Indus Valley Civilization, Vedic Age, Jainism & Buddhism Ancient, Medieval & Modern Indian and Gujarat History (Dynasties, Administration, Society, Economy) Bhakti Movement & Sufism Arrival of Europeans & British Rule in India Revolt of 1857 and Freedom Movement Social & Religious Reform Movements (19th Century) National Leaders & their Contributions Post-Independence India & Gujarat Art, Culture, Literature, Music, Dance, Architecture Traditions, Festivals, Food & Costumes of India & Gujarat Gujarati Literature, Theatre & Cultural Heritage Tribal (Adivasi) Life & Traditions Important Tourist & Pilgrimage Places of Gujarat
Constitution, Polity, Social Justice, and International Relations	Indian Constitution: Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Federal Structure & Important Provisions Constitutional & Statutory Bodies Judiciary: Structure, Functions, PIL, Landmark Judgments Local Self-Government India’s Foreign Policy & International Organizations Government Policies & Welfare Schemes
Reasoning & Mental Ability	Analytical & Logical Reasoning Decision Making & Problem Solving General Mental Ability Basic Numerical Ability Data Interpretation (Charts, Graphs, Tables)
Economy (India & Gujarat)	Basic Economic Concepts Indian Economy & Economic Reforms (LPG, NITI Aayog) Agriculture: Crops, Irrigation, Green Revolution, Policies Industrial Policy, SEZs, Privatization Infrastructure: Energy, Transport, Communication Population, Poverty, Unemployment Trends Public Finance: Taxation, GST, Budget, Fiscal Policy Foreign Trade & Balance of Payments Gujarat Economy: Agriculture, Industry, Social Sector
Geography	Physical Geography: Earth Structure, Climate, Oceans Natural Disasters & Climate Change India & Gujarat Geography: Soil, Rivers, Vegetation Social Geography: Population, Migration, Urbanization Economic Geography: Agriculture, Industry, Transport Current Geographical Issues
Science & Technology	Basics of Science & Its Daily Applications Information and Communication Technology: Computers, Internet, Cyber Security Space & Defence: ISRO, DRDO, Satellite Programs Energy Resources & Policies Nuclear Policy & International Treaties Environmental Science: Climate Change, Pollution, Biodiversity Biotechnology, Nanotechnology & Emerging Tech Government Initiatives in Science & Technology
Current Affairs	Regional, National & International Current Events Government Schemes & Policies Important Awards, Sports, Summits, Reports

GPSC AE Discipline-Wise Engineering Syllabus

Candidates can access the comprehensive Gujarat AE Paper II Syllabus (Engineering Aptitude) 2026 for Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical branches right here.

GPSC AE Civil Engineering Syllabus

Important Civil Engineering Topics

Building Materials Solid Mechanics Structural Analysis Design of Steel Structures Design of Concrete and Masonry Structures Construction Practice, Planning and Management Building Construction Flow of Fluids, Hydraulic Machines and Hydro Power Hydraulic Machines and Hydro Power Hydrology and Water Resources Engineering Environmental Engineering Water Supply Engineering Waste Water Engineering Geotechnical Engineering and Foundation Engineering Geotechnical Engineering Foundation Engineering Surveying and Geology Surveying Geology Civil Engineering in Gujarat

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GPSC AE Mechanical Engineering Syllabus

Important Mechanical Engineering Topics

Engineering Materials Engineering Mechanics Theory of Machines Machine Design Vibrations Thermodynamics Heat Transfer Fluid Mechanics IC Engines Automobile Engineering Manufacturing Processes Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

GPSC Assistant Engineer Electrical Syllabus 2026

Important Electrical Engineering Topics

Basic Electrical Engineering Electrical Circuit Analysis Electrical Machines Electromagnetic Fields Digital Electronic Power Electronics Signals and Systems Power Systems Control Systems Microprocessors HVdc Transmission Systems Electrical Energy Conservation and Auditing Industrial Electrical Systems General engineering ELV commercial system

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