The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) has officially announced the exam dates for the much-awaited Assistant Engineer Mains examination. Candidates who successfully cleared the preliminary stage can now gear up for the next phase of the recruitment drive designed to fill 1,014 Assistant Engineer positions across various engineering disciplines.
For aspirants looking to build a career under the Rajasthan state engineering services, understanding the timeline, exam structure, and upcoming milestones is crucial. You can also review the Official RPSC AE Recruitment 2024-25 Notification PDF for complete official guidelines.
RPSC AE Recruitment 2025-26 Overview
This recruitment cycle operates under Advertisement Number 10/Exam/A.En/RPSC/EP-1/2024-25. Selected candidates will be placed under a lucrative compensation package matching Pay Level 14 with a Grade Pay of Rs. 5400/-.
| Organization | Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) |
| Exam Name | Rajasthan State Engineering Services Exam |
| Adv. No. | 10/Exam/A.En/RPSC/EP-1/2024-25 |
| Post Name | Assistant Engineer (Civil and Mechanical/Electrical) |
| Vacancy | 1014 |
| Mains Exam Date | 22nd and 23rd March 2026 |
| Selection Process | Prelims Written Exam Mains Written Exam Interview |
| Salary | Grade Pay – 5400/- (Level- 14 Pay Matrix) |
| Official Website | https://rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in/ |
Important Schedule & Timeline
The selection timeline has progressed through multiple stages since applications opened via the RPSC AE Recruitment Portal (Application Window Closed) in late 2024. Following the preliminary exam results declared in late November 2025, the mains examination schedule is now finalized.
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| Notification release date | 05th August 2024 |
| Apply online starts | 14th August 2024 |
| Last date to apply online | 15th September 2024 (extended) |
| RPSC AE Admit Card 2025 | 25th September 2025 |
| RPSC AE Exam Date 2025 | 28th September 2025 |
| RPSC AE Result 2025 | 28th November 2025 |
| City Intimation Slip | 15th March 2026 |
| RPSC AE Mains Admit Card 2026 | 19th March 2026 |
| Mains Exam Date | 22nd and 23rd March 2026 |
Department-Wise Vacancy Breakdown
A total of 1,014 vacancies are distributed across multiple departments in Rajasthan:
| Post Name | Vacancy |
|---|---|
| Public Health Engineering Department (Civil) | 365 |
| Public Health Engineering Department (Mechanical/ Electrical) | 101 |
| Public Works Department (Civil) | 125 |
| Public Works Department (Electrical) | 20 |
| Water Resource Department (Civil) | 156 |
| Water Resource Department (Mechanical) | 07 |
| Panchayati Raj Department | 240 |
| Total Vacancy | 1014 |
Application Fee Structure
During the registration phase, applicants submitted fees based on their respective categories:
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General/ BC (CL) / EBC (CL) | Rs. 600/- |
| SC/ ST/ BC (CL) / EBC (CL)/ EWS | Rs. 400/- |
| PWD | Rs. 400/- |
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications
To be eligible for the Assistant Engineer posts, candidates must meet specific educational and age criteria as of 01/01/2025:
- Assistant Engineer (Civil): BE/B.Tech in Civil engineering or equivalent from a recognized University/Institute.
- Assistant Engineer (Mechanical): BE/B.Tech in Mechanical engineering or equivalent from a recognized University/Institute.
- Assistant Engineer (Electrical): BE/B.Tech in Electrical engineering or equivalent from a recognized University/Institute.
- Age Limit: 21 to 40 years for General category applicants, with applicable age relaxations for reserved categories.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| For SC/ST/ OBC (Rajasthan Domicile) | 5 years |
| For SC/ST/ OBC (Rajasthan Domicile) female | 10 years |
| Women belonging to the General Category | 5 years |
| For Gen (PH) | 10 years |
| For OBC (PH) | 13 years |
| For SC/ ST (PH) | 15 years |
Exam Patterns
The selection process involves three distinct tiers: Preliminary Written Exam, Mains Written Exam, and Interview.
Prelims Exam Pattern
| Paper | Subject | Total Marks | Time Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Knowledge & General Science including General knowledge of Rajasthan and its Geography, Economy and culture | 200 | 02 hours |
| Paper II | Civil Engineering/ Electrical Engineering | 200 | 02 hours |
| Total | - | 400 | 04 hours |
Mains Exam Pattern
| Paper | Subject | Total Marks | Time Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Hindi | 100 | 03 hours |
| Paper 2 | Social Aspects of Engineering | 100 | 03 hours |
| Paper 3 | Optional Subject | 200 | 03 hours |
| Paper 4 | Optional Subject | 200 | 03 hours |
Next Steps for Candidates
With the mains exam scheduled for 22nd and 23rd March 2026, candidates should watch for the City Intimation Slip releasing on 15th March 2026. Following that, download your hall ticket via the RPSC AE Mains Admit Card 2026 portal page starting 19th March 2026. Make sure to plan your travel arrangements and verify all exam day instructions well in advance.
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