UPPSC AE Syllabus – Full Details
1. General Paper (Paper 1)
This paper focuses on general awareness and language skills.
A. General Hindi (Compulsory)
- Grammar Topics
- Synonyms and Antonyms
- Word and Sentence Correction
- Vocabulary Usage
- Fill in the Blanks
- Idioms and Phrases
- One-Word Substitution
- Writing Skills
- Essay Writing
- Letter Writing (Formal/Informal)
- Summary Writing
B. General Studies (Compulsory)
This section tests the candidate’s knowledge of current events and general awareness:
- Current Affairs
- National and International Importance
- Sports, Awards, and Honors
- Government Policies and Schemes
- Science and Technology Developments
- Indian History and Polity
- Indian Freedom Struggle
- Constitution of India
- Panchayati Raj System
- Political Structure
- Geography
- Physical and Economic Geography of India
- Climate and Vegetation
- Major Natural Resources
- General Science
- Basic Physics, Chemistry, and Biology
- Environmental Studies
- Economic and Social Development
- Sustainable Development
- Poverty and Unemployment
- Economic Planning in India
2. Technical Paper (Paper 2)
This paper is specific to the candidate’s engineering discipline. Below is the detailed syllabus for Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering.
A. Civil Engineering
- Building Materials and Construction
- Properties of Materials (Concrete, Steel, Timber)
- Masonry, Plastering, and Flooring Techniques
- Structural Analysis
- Stresses and Strains
- SFD & BMD, Trusses
- Moment Distribution Method
- Design of Structures
- RCC Design: Beams, Columns, Slabs
- Steel Design: Connections, Beams, Columns
- Water Resources Engineering
- Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics
- Open Channel Flow and Pipe Flow
- Hydrology and Water Power
- Environmental Engineering
- Water Supply and Distribution Systems
- Sewage Treatment
- Air Pollution and Noise Pollution
- Transportation Engineering
- Highway Planning and Construction
- Traffic Engineering
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Soil Mechanics: Properties, Permeability, Compaction
- Foundation Engineering
B. Electrical Engineering
- Electrical Circuits and Networks
- Theorems: Superposition, Thevenin’s, Norton’s
- Network Solutions and Graph Theory
- Power Systems
- Generation, Transmission, and Distribution
- Load Flow Analysis
- Power Factor and Stability
- Electrical Machines
- Transformers: Single Phase, Three Phase
- Synchronous and Induction Motors
- DC Machines
- Control Systems
- Feedback Systems
- Transfer Functions and Stability Analysis
- Electromagnetic Fields
- Fundamentals of Electromagnetism
- Wave Propagation
- Power Electronics and Drives
- Rectifiers, Inverters, and Converters
- Drives and Applications
- Measurement and Instrumentation
- Bridge Circuits
- Measurement of Voltage, Current, and Power
- Basic Electronics
- Diodes, Transistors, and Amplifiers
- Operational Amplifiers
C. Mechanical Engineering
- Thermodynamics
- Laws of Thermodynamics
- Properties of Steam and Air Cycles
- Fluid Mechanics and Machinery
- Fluid Properties, Flow Dynamics
- Pumps, Turbines, and Compressors
- Strength of Materials
- Stress and Strain Analysis
- Beams, Columns, and Torsion
- Machine Design
- Design of Shafts, Gears, and Bearings
- Failure Theories
- Production Engineering
- Metal Cutting and Machine Tools
- Casting, Welding, and Forming
- IC Engines and Refrigeration
- Engine Cycles and Fuels
- Refrigeration Systems
- Industrial Engineering
- Work Study and Time Management
- Inventory and Quality Control
Key Highlights of the Exam Pattern
- Number of Papers: 2 (General & Technical)
- Exam Duration: 2.5 Hours per paper
- Marking Scheme: [Check updated guidelines by UPPSC]
