Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC)Exam: Assistant Engineer Combined Competitive Exam
RPSC Assistant Engineer (AE) Prelims & Mains Exam Pattern
RPSC AE examination pattern comprising Prelims screening and 4 descriptive Mains papers (Hindi, English, Social Aspects, and Technical Engineering).
Negative Marking Scheme: One-third (1/3) mark deduction for wrong answers in Prelims
Stage-Wise Examination Structure & Topics
Prelims Examination (Objective - 200 Marks)
2 Hours each paperTotal: 200 Marks
Compulsory Paper: General Knowledge & Rajasthan GK
100 Marks- History, Art, Culture, Heritage of Rajasthan, Geography, Economy
Optional Paper: Engineering Discipline Core
100 Marks- Civil / Mechanical / Electrical / Agricultural Engineering
Mains Examination (Descriptive - 600 Marks)
3 Hours per paperTotal: 600 Marks
Paper I: General Hindi (100 Marks) & Paper II: General English (100 Marks)
200 Marks- Grammar, Translation, Précis, Essay Writing
Paper III & IV: Optional Engineering Subject (200 + 200 Marks)
400 Marks- Standard degree-level conventional engineering problems
Recommended Preparation Strategy
- Study Rajasthan art, culture, folk deities, forts, and fairs in depth for Paper 1.
- Practice Hindi and English précis writing and translation exercises.
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