UPPSC AE Syllabus 2025: Exam Pattern & Detailed Syllabus

The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has released the UPPSC AE Syllabus 2025, available on its official website, uppsc.up.nic.in. The exam comprises two papers: Paper 1 (General Hindi and Engineering) and Paper 2 (General Studies and Engineering specific to the post). Candidates should review the syllabus thoroughly to plan their preparation effectively.

The UPPSC AE Exam 2025 will recruit 604 Assistant Engineers across various departments. The Prelims exam is qualifying only, meaning it is used to shortlist candidates for the Mains exam. The Prelims syllabus includes General Knowledge, General Hindi, and Engineering Aptitude.

Detailed syllabus for Prelims and Mains is given below:

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UPPSC AE Exam 2025 Details:

• Conducting Body: Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC)
• Post Name: Assistant Engineer (AE)
• Total Vacancies: 604
• Advertisement Number: A-9/E-1/2024
• Category: AE/JE Exam
• Prelims: Total 150 questions (General Knowledge: 25, General Hindi: 25, Engineering Aptitude: 100)
• Maximum Marks: 300 (2 number each question) 
• Time Duration: 2 hours
• Mains Total Number of Questions:
  • Paper 1: 125 Questions
  • Paper 2: 125 Questions
• Maximum Marks:
  • Paper 1: 375 Marks
  • Paper 2: 375 Marks
• Time Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes for each paper
• Negative Marking: 1/3 marks for every incorrect answer

The UPPSC AE Prelims paper is only qualifying in nature and is used to shortlist candidates for the Mains exam.

Candidates should focus on understanding the syllabus for both Paper 1 and Paper 2 to plan their preparation effectively.

UPPSC AE Prelims Syllabus for General Hindi

A total of 25 questions, each carrying 2 marks, will be asked from this section. The detailed syllabus for General Hindi is as follows:

Topics:

1. हिंदी भाषा का मूलभूत ज्ञान (स्वर, व्यंजन, रस)
2. प्रत्यय
3. समास
4. मुहावरे और लोकोक्तियाँ
5. अनेक शब्दों के लिए एक शब्द
6. उचित शब्द से दिए गए रिक्त स्थान की पूर्ति
7. पर्यायवाची शब्द, विलोम शब्द, शब्द युग्म, लिंग परिवर्तन, वचन परिवर्तन आदि
8. वर्ण, वर्तनी और उच्चारण
9. वाक्य-क्रम व्यवस्थापन
10. उपसर्ग और प्रत्यय
11. विपरीतार्थक शब्द
12. संधि तथा संधि-विच्छेद
13. अनेकार्थक शब्द

UPPSC AE Prelims Syllabus for General Knowledge

This section contains 25 questions, each carrying 2 marks, designed to assess the candidate's awareness and knowledge of various general topics.

Topics:

1. Current Affairs
2. Indian History
3. Indian Geography
4. Indian Polity
5. General Science / Science in Everyday Life
6. Important Events

UPPSC AE Prelims Syllabus for Engineering Aptitude

This section includes 100 questions, each carrying 2 marks, designed to evaluate the candidate's basic understanding of engineering principles. The topics cover essential knowledge applicable to all engineering disciplines.

Topics:

1. General Principles of Design and Drawing
2. Engineering Materials
3. Basics of Thermodynamics
4. Water Resources and Conservation Processes
5. Basics of Project Management
6. Industrial Safety and Safety Standards
7. Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)
8. Basics of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
9. Types of Machinery Maintenance
10. Green Energy
11. Basics of Measurement & Instrumentation
12. Energy Conversion Principles
13. Disaster Management
14. Ethics and Values in Engineering Profession
15. Quality Control
16. Intellectual Property Rights
17. Human Health and Sanitation
18. Handling & Storage of Products
19. Climate Change
20. Production & Construction
21. Recent Developments in Applied Sciences
22. Role of Science & Technology in Daily Life

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UPPSC AE Syllabus for Mains Paper 1 

The UPPSC AE Mains Syllabus for Paper 1 has topics from General Hindi and the post-specific  Engineering discipline. The subject-wise syllabus is given below.

UPPSC AE Mains Syllabus for General Hindi (Paper I)

Check the detailed syllabus below for General Hindi from the table below.

UPPSC Assistant Engineer (Paper 1) Syllabus for Civil Engineering

Part A:

1. Engineering Mechanics

   • Units and Dimensions, SI units, Vectors, Force concept, Particle and Rigid body dynamics
   • Static equilibrium, Moment of force, Free body diagrams
   • Principles of virtual work, Equivalent force systems
   • Kinematics and kinetics of particle motion (uniform and non-uniform acceleration)
   • Kinetics of particles: Momentum and Energy principles, D'Alembert’s principle
   • Simple Harmonic Motion, Rotation of rigid bodies

2. Strength of Materials

   • Simple Stress and Strain, Elastic Constants, Axially loaded compression members
   • Shear Force, Bending Moment, Bending Stress, Strain Energy
   • Deflection of beams using Macaulay's and Mohr's methods
   • Torsion of shafts, Elastic stability of columns
   • Principal stresses and strains, Mohr’s Circle, Theories of Elastic Failure
   • Lame’s equations for thin and thick cylinders

3. Structural Analysis

   • Castigliano’s Theorems, Unit Load Method, Slope-Deflection, Moment Distribution
   • Influence Lines for beams and pin-jointed trusses
   • Arches: Hinged and fixed arches, Rib shortening, Temperature effects
   • Matrix Methods (Force and Displacement methods) for indeterminate structures
   • Plastic Analysis of beams and frames, Unsymmetrical bending, Calculation of bending stresses

Part B:

1. Structural Steel Design

   • Load factors, Design by working stress/limit state method for tension, compression members
   • Design of riveted, bolted, welded joints, plate girders, gantry girders, column bases
   • Design of highway/railway bridges: Plate girder, Warren girder, Pratt truss

2. Design of Concrete and Masonry Structures

   • Working Stress and Limit State Methods, Design of beams, slabs, and columns
   • Cantilever and counterfort type retaining walls, Water tank design (rectangular, circular)
   • Prestressed Concrete: Losses of prestress, Anchorages
   • Earthquake-resistant design per BIS code, Design of brick masonry and retaining walls

Part C:

1. Building Materials

   • Properties of materials: Stones, bricks, cement, mortar, concrete, timber, etc.
   • Types of special concrete: Mass concrete, Self-compacting concrete, Ferro-cement, Fiber-reinforced concrete
   • Use of materials in various structures like low-cost housing, high-rise buildings

2. Construction Technology, Planning and Management

   • Masonry construction, Waterproofing and damp proofing
   • Detailing of walls, floors, roofs, staircases, doors, and windows
   • Estimating, specifications, rate analysis, and property valuation
   • Construction machinery, selection, and operating costs
   • Principles of CPM, PERT in construction monitoring and cost optimization

Part D:

1. Geotechnical Engineering & Foundation Engineering
   • Soil types, Phase relationships, Permeability, Darcy’s law
   • Consolidation theory (Terzaghi’s method), Compaction, Shear strength of soils
   • Earth pressure theories (Rankine, Coulomb’s Wedge theory)
   • Foundation types, Bearing capacity theories, Settlement analysis
   • Design of shallow and deep foundations: Piles, Pile groups, Foundation for bridges
   • Ground improvement techniques, Machine foundation design based on BIS codes

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UPPSC AE (Paper 2) Syllabus for General Studies

General Studies Topics:

1. Indian Polity, Economy & Culture

   • Structure of the Indian Government: Constitution, Fundamental Rights, and Duties, DPSPs, Union and State Governments, Judiciary.
   • Economic Reforms, Five-Year Plans, Budget, Indian Banking System.
   • Indian Culture: Art, Literature, and Heritage, Cultural Institutions, and Festivals.

2. Current National and International Important Events

   • Important national and international events that have occurred recently.
   • Political, economic, environmental, and technological developments globally and in India.

3. Indian Agriculture, Commerce & Trade

   • Agricultural policies, trends, challenges, and reforms in India.
   • Indian commerce, industries, and trade relations, Export-Import policies, GST, and their impacts.

4. Population, Ecology & Urbanization

   • Population Growth, Policies, and Control.
   • Ecological issues, Environmental degradation, Sustainable Development, Urbanization and its challenges.

5. General Science

   • Developments in Science and Technology in India and the world.
   • Basic concepts of physics, chemistry, biology, and environmental science.

6. Culture and Traditions of Uttar Pradesh

   • Cultural history, traditions, and festivals of Uttar Pradesh.
   • Historical monuments, sites, and cultural heritage of the state.

7. Elementary Mathematics (Arithmetic, Algebra, and Geometry)

   • Arithmetic: Percentages, Profit & Loss, Simple and Compound Interest, Ratio & Proportion.
   • Algebra: Basic concepts and equations.
   • Geometry: Area, perimeter, and properties of shapes.

8. History of India

   • Ancient, Medieval, and Modern Indian History.
   • Freedom struggle, Social reform movements, and important historical events.

9. World Geography & Indian Geography

   • Physical features of the world and India, Climate, Vegetation, and Natural Resources.
   • Indian geography: States, capitals, rivers, mountains, and natural resources.

10. Indian National Movement

• Key events and leaders of the Indian Freedom Struggle.
• Various movements, independence, and their impacts on modern India.

1. Logical Reasoning

• Logical reasoning, Analytical ability, and problem-solving skills.
• Pattern recognition, decision making, and syllogisms.

UPPSC AE Mains (Paper 2) Syllabus for Civil Engineering

Below are the key topics to focus on for the Civil Engineering portion of the UPPSC AE Syllabus:

Part A: Fluid Mechanics and Hydropower

1. Fluid Mechanics

   • Fluid properties and their roles in fluid motion.
   • Fluid statics: Forces acting on surfaces (plane and curved).
   • Kinematics and dynamics of fluid flow: Velocity, acceleration, streamlines, continuity equation.
   • Flow control volume equation: Continuity, momentum, energy equations.
   • Pipe flow: Flow through plane, curved surfaces, and various devices like sluice gates, orifice meters, Venturi meters.
   • Dimensional analysis: Buckingham's Pi-theorem, similitude theory, model laws.

2. Laminar Flow

   • Flow between parallel, stationary, and moving plates.
   • Flow through pipes.

3. Boundary Layer

   • Laminar and turbulent boundary layers, drag, lift, and their applications.

4. Turbulent Flow through Pipes

   • Characteristics of turbulent flow, velocity distribution, pipe friction factor, and hydraulic grade lines.
   • Water hammer, siphons, and pipe networks.

5. Open Channel Flow

   • Types of flow, specific energy, critical depth, resistance equations, hydraulic jump, and surges.
   • Gradually varied flow, surface profiles, and control sections.

6. Hydraulic Machines & Hydropower

   • Centrifugal and reciprocating pumps, hydraulic turbines, performance parameters, NPSH, and efficiencies.
   • Principles of hydropower development: Types of hydel plants, surge tanks, storage works, and their layout.

Part B: Hydrology, Groundwater & Irrigation

1. Hydrology

   • Hydrological cycle, precipitation, evaporation, infiltration, hydrographs.
   • Flood routing, frequency analysis, Muskingam method for flood routing.

2. Ground Water Flow

   • Specific yield, permeability, confined and unconfined aquifers, well flow dynamics.
   • Water resources, crop irrigation requirements, efficiency, and water losses.

3. Canals & Irrigation Systems

   • Canal distribution systems, canal capacity, alignment, water logging prevention.
   • Design of canals by Kennedy's and Lacey's theories.

4. Diversion Head Works & Dams

   • Design principles of weirs, Khosla’s theory, dam types (gravity, earth dams), spillways, and energy dissipation.

5. River Training

   • Methods of river training, bank protection techniques.

Part C: Highway, Railway & Airport Engineering

1. Highway Engineering

   • Highway alignment, geometric design, pavement design (flexible and rigid), construction materials.
   • Pavement distresses, strengthening methods, traffic surveys, and design features.

2. Railway Engineering

   • Permanent way, track components (ballast, sleepers, fastenings), turnouts, maintenance of tracks.
   • Station yards, platform sidings, signaling, and interlocking.

3. Airport Engineering

   • Airport layout, planning, and design principles.

Part D: Water Supply, Wastewater Treatment, & Environmental Pollution

1. Water Supply

   • Estimation of water demand, waterborne diseases, water treatment and purification processes.

2. Wastewater Treatment

   • Design principles for wastewater treatment plants (screening, sedimentation, activated sludge, trickling filters).
   • Treatment of solid waste and recycling methods.

3. Solid Waste Management

   • Collection, disposal methods for solid waste in urban and rural areas.

4. Environmental Pollution

   • Air and water pollution control, radioactive waste disposal, environmental impact assessment, sustainable development.

Part E: Surveying & Engineering Geology

1. Surveying

   • Methods and instruments for distance and angle measurements, plane table survey, leveling, triangulation, and contouring.
   • Surveying for civil works (roads, bridges, culverts) and introduction to GIS and remote sensing.

2. Engineering Geology

   • Basic concepts of engineering geology, applications in dam, bridge, and tunnel projects.

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