Question 1

What is Uttarakhand PSC AEN 2027 exam pattern?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

Which departments recruit AEN through Uttarakhand PSC?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

What is the salary of Uttarakhand PSC AEN?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

What Civil Engineering topics are important for Uttarakhand AEN?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

How does Uttarakhand hill terrain affect AEN recruitment?

Accepted Answer

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.

#	Subject / Section	Questions	Marks
1	Engineering Technical (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical)	60	60
2	General Studies	60	60
Total		120	120

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