The Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) has announced the Assistant Engineer (AE) Vacancy 2025, offering excellent career opportunities for engineering graduates in various government departments. This JPSC AE recruitment 2025 notification invites applications for civil, mechanical, and electrical engineering positions with attractive salary packages.
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JPSC AE Vacancy 2025 Overview
Category | Details |
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Organization | Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) |
Post Name | Assistant Engineer (AE) |
Total Vacancies | 180+ (Expected) |
Application Mode | Online |
Job Location | Jharkhand |
Salary | ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 (Level-10) |
Official Website | https://jpsc.gov.in |
Post-wise Vacancy & Eligibility Details
Civil/Mechanical/Electrical AE Posts
Vacancy: 180+ (Department-wise distribution)
Eligibility:
Education: B.E/B.Tech in relevant discipline from recognized university
Age Limit: 21-35 years (as on 01/08/2025)
Age Relaxation: SC/ST/OBC/PwD as per norms
Salary: Pay Level-10 (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500)
Important Dates (Tentative)
Event | Date |
---|---|
Notification Release | September 2025 |
Online Application Start | October 2025 |
Last Date to Apply | November 2025 |
Exam Date | January 2026 |
Detailed Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Mandatory: B.E/B.Tech in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering
Additional: Must have Jharkhand domicile certificate (for reserved posts)
Age Limit (as on 01/08/2025)
Minimum Age: 21 years
Maximum Age: 35 years
Age Relaxation:
SC/ST: 5 years
OBC: 3 years
PwD: 10 years
Women candidates: 5 years
Salary Structure
Pay Matrix: Level-10 (7th CPC)
Basic Pay: ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500
Gross Salary: Approximately ₹70,000-80,000 per month (including allowances)
Online Application Process
Visit JPSC Portal: https://jpsc.gov.in
New Registration: Create profile with valid credentials
Fill Application Form:
Personal details
Educational qualifications
Upload documents (photo, signature, certificates)
Fee Payment:
General/OBC: ₹600
SC/ST/PwD: ₹150
Final Submission: Download confirmation page
JPSC AE Exam Pattern 2025
Stage-I: Preliminary Exam (200 Marks)
Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
---|---|---|---|
General Studies | 100 | 100 | 2 Hours |
Engineering Aptitude | 100 | 100 | 2 Hours |
Stage-II: Mains Exam (500 Marks)
Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration |
---|---|---|---|
Paper-I | General Hindi | 100 | 3 Hours |
Paper-II | General Studies | 100 | 3 Hours |
Paper-III | Engineering Discipline-I | 150 | 3 Hours |
Paper-IV | Engineering Discipline-II | 150 | 3 Hours |
Stage-III: Interview (100 Marks)
Personality test for qualified candidates
Key Features:
Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deduction per wrong answer
Language: Hindi and English
Minimum Qualifying Marks: 40% for General (35% for reserved)
JPSC AE Syllabus 2025
Preliminary Exam:
General Studies:
Jharkhand-specific GK
Indian Polity and Economy
Current Affairs
Environmental Studies
Engineering Aptitude:
Basic engineering concepts
Technical drawing interpretation
Engineering mathematics
Mains Exam:
Civil Engineering:
Structural analysis
Geotechnical engineering
Environmental engineering
Mechanical Engineering:
Thermodynamics
Machine design
Production technology
Electrical Engineering:
Power systems
Control systems
Electrical machines
FAQs on JPSC AE Vacancy 2025
1. What is the last date to apply for JPSC AE 2025?
Expected last date is November 2025 (official notification will confirm exact date).
2. Is Hindi language compulsory?
Yes, Paper-I in mains exam tests General Hindi proficiency.
3. How many attempts are allowed?
General category: 6 attempts, OBC: 9 attempts, SC/ST: No limit.
4. What is the selection process?
Prelims (200 marks) → Mains (500 marks) → Interview (100 marks).
5. Is there any interview round?
Yes, 100 marks interview for mains qualified candidates.
6. What is the salary after selection?
Approx. ₹70,000-80,000 per month including allowances.
7. Where to check application status?
Through candidate login on JPSC portal.
Preparation Tips
✔ Focus on Jharkhand GK: Especially tribal culture and mineral resources
✔ Core Engineering Subjects: Thorough revision of graduation subjects
✔ Hindi Preparation: Practice essay and precis writing
✔ Previous Papers: Analyze last 3 years question patterns
✔ Time Management: Practice sectional timing for prelims