Filling 1014 Engineering Positions Across PWD, PHED, Energy, Agriculture Departments
The RPSC Assistant Engineer Recruitment 2024 fills 1,014 engineering positions across various Rajasthan Government departments including Public Works Department, Public Health Engineering Department, Energy Department, and Agriculture Department. Assistant Engineers manage infrastructure projects, highway construction, water supply schemes, irrigation projects, power distribution networks, and agricultural development programs transforming Rajasthan's landscape serving 8 crore+ population across 3.42 lakh sq km desert terrain ensuring comprehensive development and public welfare.
Department-Wise Deployment:
- Public Works Department (PWD): Highway construction, road maintenance, bridges, buildings, state infrastructure projects
- Public Health Engineering Department (PHED): Water supply schemes, sewerage systems, sanitation projects, rural drinking water
- Energy Department: Power generation, transmission, distribution networks, electrical installations, renewable energy projects
- Agriculture Department: Irrigation schemes, soil conservation, watershed management, agricultural infrastructure development
- Rural Development: MNREGA projects, rural roads (PMGSY), community infrastructure, village development programs
Salary and Benefits:
- Pay Level 10: ₹35,400-₹1,12,400 per month (7th Pay Commission) for Assistant Engineer Grade-II
- Gross in-hand: ₹55,000-₹70,000/month initially (basic + DA 50% + HRA + Transport Allowance)
- Field allowance: ₹5,000-₹8,000/month for field postings in remote areas, desert regions
- Annual CTC: ₹8-10 lakh initially including all allowances and perquisites
RPSC AE officers enjoy Rajasthan State Government benefits including rent-free accommodation (Type-III quarters), medical facilities, GPF, pension, LTC, children education allowance, and promotion opportunities to Executive Engineer level within 8-10 years ensuring rewarding career in state's infrastructure development serving nation building efforts.
Provisional Answer Key Released on 13 October with Objection Window 15-17 October 2025
The RPSC AE Pre Answer Key 2025 enables candidates calculating expected scores verifying responses against official answers before result declaration. The answer key released separately for five subject papers covering General Knowledge/General Science (common for all streams) and stream-specific technical papers (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Agriculture Engineering) allowing candidates comparing their marked answers identifying discrepancies filing evidence-based objections during three-day window ensuring transparent fair evaluation process.
Pre Examination Pattern:
- Total marks: 400 marks (400 questions, each 1 mark)
- Duration: 3 hours (180 minutes) for each paper
- Paper-I (200 marks): General Knowledge (100Q) + General Science (100Q) testing Indian history, geography, polity, Rajasthan GK, physics, chemistry, biology
- Paper-II (200 marks): Branch-specific engineering subjects testing undergraduate level technical knowledge
- Question type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) with four options each
- Negative marking: 1/3 mark deducted for each wrong answer (0.33 marks penalty)
- Qualifying nature: Pre exam qualifies candidates for Mains examination, marks not counted in final selection
Marks Calculation Formula:
- Formula: Total Score = (Number of Correct Answers × 1) - (Number of Wrong Answers × 0.33)
- Example: 280 correct + 80 wrong + 40 unattempted = (280 × 1) - (80 × 0.33) = 280 - 26.4 = 253.6 marks out of 400
- Percentage calculation: (Total Score / 400) × 100 = Percentage achieved
- Category-wise qualification: Different cutoff marks for General, OBC, MBC, SC, ST, EWS categories
Objection Filing Process:
- Objection window: 15-17 October 2025 (72-hour period) for submitting challenges online
- Login requirement: Use SSO ID (Single Sign-On) or RPSC registration credentials accessing objection portal
- Evidence submission: Upload supporting documents (standard textbook pages, reference material screenshots, expert opinions) justifying alternate answer
- Payment: ₹100 per question objection fee payable online (credit/debit card, net banking, UPI)
- Valid references only: Objections accepted only with citations from government-approved textbooks, official publications, standard reference materials
- Expert committee review: Subject experts evaluate each objection considering merit and evidence authenticity
- Fee refund: If objection accepted and answer key modified, ₹100 fee refunded to original payment source
- Final answer key: Released after objection evaluation, no further appeals entertained
Expected Pre Cutoff Marks:
- Civil Engineering General: 240-260/400 (60-65%)
- Civil Engineering OBC/MBC: 230-250/400 (57-62%)
- Civil Engineering SC/ST: 210-230/400 (52-57%)
- Electrical Engineering General: 235-255/400 (58-63%)
- Mechanical Engineering General: 230-250/400 (57-62%)
- Agriculture Engineering General: 225-245/400 (56-61%)
- Cutoff varies: Department-wise, category-wise cutoffs differ based on vacancies and candidate performance
Candidates scoring above expected cutoffs should prepare for Mains examination (15-18 March 2026) covering advanced engineering subjects ensuring comprehensive technical knowledge mastery for descriptive paper answering demonstrating problem-solving abilities qualifying for interview stage.
800 Marks Mains Exam Scheduled 15-18 March 2026 Determining Final Merit List
The RPSC AE Mains Examination represents crucial stage where final selection determined based on performance in descriptive engineering papers testing advanced technical knowledge, problem-solving skills, and professional competence. Unlike objective Pre exam, Mains requires detailed answer writing, diagram drawing, calculation solving, design problems demonstrating thorough understanding of engineering principles preparing candidates for real-world project execution challenges faced by Assistant Engineers in government departments.
Mains Exam Pattern:
- Total marks: 800 (four papers, each 200 marks)
- Duration: 3 hours per paper (180 minutes)
- Question type: Descriptive (long answer, short answer, numerical problems, design questions)
- Paper-I (200 marks): Technical subject covering core engineering principles (theory + numerical)
- Paper-II (200 marks): Advanced engineering applications, design, analysis (problem-solving focus)
- Paper-III (200 marks): Practical engineering, construction methods, specifications, site management
- Paper-IV (200 marks): Engineering economics, project management, contracts, quality control, safety
- Medium: Hindi and English (candidates can answer in preferred language)
Subject-Wise Syllabus Coverage:
- Civil Engineering: Structural analysis, RCC design, steel structures, geotechnical engineering, transportation, hydraulics, environmental engineering, surveying, construction technology
- Electrical Engineering: Network theory, electrical machines, power systems, control systems, electrical measurements, analog/digital electronics, power electronics, microprocessors
- Mechanical Engineering: Strength of materials, theory of machines, thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, manufacturing processes, industrial engineering, machine design
- Agriculture Engineering: Soil and water conservation, irrigation engineering, farm machinery, post-harvest technology, renewable energy, soil mechanics
Preparation Strategy for Mains:
- Standard textbooks: Study undergraduate engineering textbooks thoroughly (300-400 pages per subject)
- Previous papers: Solve last 5-10 years RPSC AE Mains papers understanding answer writing style
- Answer writing practice: Write 50+ full-length answers (500-800 words) developing speed and accuracy
- Diagram practice: Draw 100+ engineering diagrams ensuring neat presentation with proper labeling
- Numerical problems: Solve 500+ numerical problems from standard books mastering calculation techniques
- Time management: Practice writing complete paper in 180 minutes ensuring all questions attempted
Candidates qualifying Mains examination proceed to interview stage (100 marks) where technical knowledge, personality, communication skills, job suitability assessed by expert panel before final merit list preparation and posting to various government departments.
Managing 50+ Annual Examinations Filling 5,000+ State Government Positions
The Rajasthan Public Service Commission established in 1956 serves as constitutional body conducting recruitment examinations for Group A and B posts across Rajasthan State Government departments. RPSC ensures merit-based transparent selection for engineering services, administrative services, judicial services, teaching positions, medical services maintaining highest standards of examination conduct, evaluation, and selection process. With headquarters in Ajmer, RPSC manages multiple examination centers across 33 districts ensuring accessibility to candidates from remote areas participating in state services recruitment.
Major RPSC Examinations:
- Rajasthan Administrative Services (RAS): State-level administrative officers (200+ vacancies annually) managing district administration
- Rajasthan State Engineering Services: Assistant Engineers (1,000+ vacancies) across various technical departments
- Rajasthan Judicial Services: Civil Judge positions (100+ vacancies) in state judiciary
- School Lecturer: Senior secondary school teachers (5,000+ vacancies) for Classes 11-12 government schools
- Revenue Department: Tehsildar, Naib Tehsildar positions (500+ vacancies) managing land revenue administration
- Agriculture Department: Agriculture Officers, Horticulture Officers (300+ vacancies) promoting agricultural development
Assistant Engineer Career Growth:
- Assistant Engineer Grade-II (0-3 years): Entry level handling project execution under supervision of senior engineers
- Assistant Engineer Grade-I (3-6 years): Independent project management, team supervision, design approval powers
- Executive Engineer (6-10 years): Divisional management, major project planning, budget allocation, contractor coordination
- Superintending Engineer (10-15 years): Circle-level administration, policy implementation, technical guidance to subordinates
- Chief Engineer (15-20 years): Department head positions, state-level project planning, government policy formulation
Work Responsibilities and Environment:
- Project execution: Planning, designing, executing infrastructure projects (roads, bridges, buildings, water schemes)
- Site supervision: Regular field visits monitoring construction quality, ensuring specification compliance, contractor management
- Estimate preparation: Detailed project estimates, quantity surveying, cost analysis, tender documentation
- Quality control: Testing materials, inspecting workmanship, ensuring design standards, maintaining project records
- Report writing: Monthly progress reports, technical proposals, feasibility studies, project completion documentation
- Office hours: 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM with field visits requiring flexibility (50% office, 50% field work)
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
- Accommodation: Government quarters Type-III/IV (2-3 BHK) in PWD colonies at nominal rent (₹2,000-₹5,000/month)
- Medical facilities: Rajasthan Medical Services + CGHS coverage + medical reimbursement (₹5 lakh limit)
- Leave benefits: 30 days earned leave + 10 days casual leave + 20 days medical leave annually
- Vehicle facility: Official vehicle for field work, conveyance allowance ₹3,000-₹5,000/month
- Children education: Education allowance ₹2,250/child/month (up to 2 children) + hostel subsidy
- Retirement benefits: Pension (50% of last pay), GPF (7.1% interest), Gratuity (₹20-25 lakh)
- LTC: Leave Travel Concession ₹60,000-₹80,000 biennial for family travel
Major Infrastructure Projects:
- Highway development: Rajasthan State Highway network expansion (20,000+ km state highways), Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana implementation
- Water supply: Jal Jeevan Mission providing tap water connection to 1.2 crore rural households
- Irrigation: Major canal systems (Indira Gandhi Canal, Chambal Project) irrigating 50 lakh hectares
- Power distribution: DISCOMS managing electricity supply to 1.8 crore consumers across state
- Solar energy: 10 GW solar capacity development making Rajasthan renewable energy leader
Application Statistics (2024 Cycle):
- Total applications: 1.2 lakh registered for 1,014 AE vacancies
- Competition ratio: Approximately 1:118 (118 candidates per vacancy)
- Pre appeared: 80,000-90,000 candidates (70-75% attendance rate)
- Expected Pre qualifiers: 15,000-20,000 (approximately 15x vacancies for Mains)
- Mains qualifiers: 3,000-4,000 (approximately 3x vacancies for Interview)
RPSC Assistant Engineer positions represent excellent opportunity for engineering graduates seeking stable Rajasthan State Government employment working on infrastructure development, public welfare projects, and state modernization initiatives. With competitive salary (₹55,000-₹70,000 in-hand initially), comprehensive benefits, job security, promotion to Executive Engineer level, and opportunity to contribute to state development serving 8 crore citizens, RPSC AE offers rewarding career in engineering services managing Rajasthan's transformation into developed state contributing nation-building efforts. Visit rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in and sarkaariresult.org for updates as of 10:16 AM IST, October 16, 2025.