What is Uttarakhand PSC AEN 2027 exam pattern?

UKPSC AEN has 120 objective questions in 120 minutes: Technical Engineering (100Q) and General Studies (20Q) with -0.25 negative marking. The General Studies section focuses on Uttarakhand-specific topics. There is no separate Mains for AEN — selection is based on Prelims merit and document verification.

Which departments recruit AEN through Uttarakhand PSC?

UKPSC AEN recruitment is for Irrigation Department, Public Works Department (PWD), Uttarakhand Jal Sansthan, Uttarakhand Power Corporation (UPCL), Urban Development Department, and Uttarakhand Housing and Urban Development Authority (UAUDA) among others.

What is the salary of Uttarakhand PSC AEN?

UKPSC AEN is a Group B Gazetted Officer post with Pay Level 10 (Rs. 56,100-1,77,500 basic per month) under 7th Pay Commission. With Uttarakhand Hill Allowance, DA, Technical Allowance, and HRA, the gross salary ranges from Rs. 85,000 to Rs. 1,20,000 per month.

What Civil Engineering topics are important for Uttarakhand AEN?

Important Civil Engineering topics include Structural Analysis (Truss, Frame, ILD), RCC Design (IS 456), Steel Design (IS 800), Geotechnical Engineering, Fluid Mechanics, Open Channel Hydraulics, Transportation Engineering (Highway design, IRC codes), Environmental Engineering, and Surveying. Mountain terrain-specific subjects like slope stability and retaining walls also feature.

How does Uttarakhand hill terrain affect AEN recruitment?

Uttarakhand AEN posts often involve construction and maintenance in challenging Himalayan terrain. Special knowledge of hill road construction (NHAI hill specs), landslide mitigation, check dam construction, and earthquake-resistant design (Zone IV/V seismicity) is beneficial. Posting in remote hill areas gets additional allowances.

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Uttarakhand PSC AEN Preparation Guide

Uttarakhand Public Service Commission

Your Complete Preparation Guide for Uttarakhand PSC AEN 2027 — strategy, study plan, tips & more.

DifficultyHard

Total Marks120

Duration120 min

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Exam Overview

Mode

Offline (OMR)

Frequency

As per notification

Next Exam Date

November 2027

EEligibility Criteria

B.E./B.Tech in relevant engineering discipline, age 21-42 years

ANumber of Attempts

As per Uttarakhand 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 AEN: Master hill construction specifics — slope stability analysis (Bishop's method), gabion wall design, retaining wall design, and IRC hill road standards

Study Uttarakhand water resources engineering — Tehri Dam operations, Koteshwar project, Vishnu Prayag hydro project specifications for relevant GS questions

Revise GATE Civil papers from last 5 years focusing on Structural Analysis, Soil Mechanics, and Fluid Mechanics as these constitute 60% of Uttarakhand AEN technical questions

For General Studies (20 marks), memorize Uttarakhand disaster management: 2013 floods, SDMA structure, NDRF deployment protocol, and state disaster response policies

Exam Pattern at a Glance

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

Important Dates

Registration Opens

August 2027

Next Exam Date

November 2027

Conducted By

Uttarakhand Public Service Commission

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