HPSC AE Recruitment 2026 Overview
The HPSC has invited applications for the post of Assistant Engineer (Civil). While the current 2026 focus is on Civil Engineering, Electrical and Mechanical posts usually follow similar patterns.
| Feature | Details |
| Organization | Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) |
| Post Name | Assistant Engineer (AE) – Civil |
| Total Vacancies | 50 Posts (UR-25, SC-06, BC-A: 07, BC-B: 05, EWS: 04) |
| Salary (Pay Scale) | Level-9 (₹53,100 – ₹1,67,800) |
| Official Website | hpsc.gov.in |
Important Dates (2026 Cycle)
- Notification Date: January 08, 2026
- Application Period: January 13, 2026, to February 12, 2026
- Exam Date: To be announced (Expected mid-2026)
2. Detailed Selection Process & Exam Pattern
The selection is done in three stages:
Stage I: Screening Test (Objective)
- Total Marks: 100 Marks
- Duration: 2 Hours
- Question Type: MCQs (Multiple Choice)
- Negative Marking: 1/4 (0.25) mark penalty.
- Language: Bilingual (English & Hindi)
- Note: This test is for shortlisting only; marks are not added to the final merit.
Stage II: Subject Knowledge Test (Descriptive)
- Total Marks: 150 Marks
- Duration: 3 Hours
- Nature: Subject-specific (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical) and Descriptive.
Stage III: Interview/Personality Test
- Marks: 12.5% weightage in final merit.
3. Detailed Syllabus
A. Screening Test (General Aptitude)
- General English: Grammar, Error Spotting, Fill in the Blanks, Synonyms/Antonyms, Comprehension.
- General Studies: Indian Polity, Economy, Geography, and Science.
- Haryana Special: History, Culture, Economy, and Language of Haryana.
- Aptitude & Reasoning: Logical reasoning, Analytical ability, Data Interpretation, and Mental Ability.
B. Technical Syllabus (Subject Specific)
- Civil Engineering: * Structures: Mechanics, RCC, Steel Design, Structural Analysis.
- Geotechnical: Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering.
- Water Resources: Fluid Mechanics, Hydrology, Irrigation.
- Infrastructure: Highway Engineering, Surveying, Environmental Engineering.
- Electrical Engineering: Network Theory, Electrical Machines, Power Systems, Control Systems, Analog & Digital Electronics, EM Fields.
- Mechanical Engineering: Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, Theory of Machines, Fluid Mechanics, Manufacturing Processes, Strength of Materials.
4. Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: Degree in relevant Engineering branch from a recognized university.
- Essential Requirement: Knowledge of Hindi or Sanskrit up to Matric (10th) or Higher level.
- Age Limit: 18 to 42 years (as of Feb 12, 2026).