What is BPSC AEE 2027 exam pattern?

BPSC AEE has 150 objective questions in 120 minutes: Engineering Technical (120Q) and General Studies (30Q) with -0.25 negative marking. The technical section has separate papers for Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical engineering. Candidates appear only for their respective discipline.

Which departments recruit through BPSC AEE?

BPSC AEE recruits for Bihar government departments including Public Works Department (PWD), Rural Works Department (RWD), Water Resources Department, Urban Development and Housing Department, Bihar State Electricity Board, and various other engineering wings of the state government.

What is the salary of BPSC AEE in Bihar?

BPSC AEE falls under Pay Level 10 (Rs. 56,100 per month basic) under 7th Pay Commission. With DA, HRA, and other technical allowances, the gross salary ranges from Rs. 85,000 to Rs. 1,10,000 per month. Engineers posted in Patna receive higher HRA compared to rural postings.

What is the syllabus for BPSC AEE Civil Engineering?

BPSC AEE Civil Engineering covers Structural Analysis, RCC Design, Steel Structures, Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering, Fluid Mechanics, Open Channel Flow, Transportation Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Surveying, Hydraulics, and Construction Materials. Approximately 70% of questions come from Structural and Foundation Engineering.

How to prepare for BPSC AEE General Studies?

BPSC AEE General Studies (30 questions) covers Bihar-specific history, geography, economy, current affairs, and science & technology. Focus on Bihar industrialization, Ganga Action Plan, NHAI projects in Bihar, and recent Bihar government budget. This section is often the differentiator as most engineers score similarly in technical papers.

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BPSC AEE Preparation Guide

Bihar Public Service Commission

Your Complete Preparation Guide for BPSC AEE 2027 — strategy, study plan, tips & more.

DifficultyHard

Total Marks150

Duration120 min

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Exam Overview

Mode

Offline (OMR)

Frequency

As per notification

Next Exam Date

October 2027

EEligibility Criteria

B.E./B.Tech in relevant engineering discipline, age 21-37 years

ANumber of Attempts

As per Bihar government norms

Study Plan by Subject

Engineering Technical (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical)

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

General Studies

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

Expert Preparation Tips

For Civil: Prioritize Structural Analysis (Portal and Cantilever method), RCC beam and column design as per IS codes, and Foundation Engineering (Pile, Raft, and Well foundations)

Master Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics — Bernoulli's theorem, pipe flow, open channel flow, and hydraulic jump as 25-30% of Civil questions come from this area

Solve GATE Civil Engineering papers (last 10 years) as BPSC AEE technical questions are of comparable difficulty and many questions are adapted from GATE patterns

For General Studies, focus on Bihar-specific current affairs: Ganga Expressway, NH projects, Bihar Industrial Investment Promotion Policy, and major irrigation projects in Bihar

Exam Pattern at a Glance

Section	Questions	Marks	Duration (est.)
Engineering Technical (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical)	75	75	60 min
General Studies	75	75	60 min
Total	150	150	120 min

Important Dates

Registration Opens

July 2027

Next Exam Date

October 2027

Conducted By

Bihar Public Service Commission

Frequently Asked Questions

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