BPSC AE — Assistant Engineer Recruitment 2025
● 2025 CYCLE — EXAM HELD CONDUCTED BY BPSCLast updated — Oct 2026 · checked against the official BPSC, Patna notification
BPSC AE recruits Assistant Engineers (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical) for Bihar government departments such as Water Resources, Rural Works, Road Construction and Urban Development & Housing, at Pay Level-09 with Grade Pay ₹5,400. The reference cycle is Advertisements No. 29/2025, 30/2025 and 31/2025 dated 28 April 2025, with 1,024 vacancies as originally printed. Applications closed on 28 May 2025, and later BPSC notices record the examinations as held on 17–19 July 2025. This page states no result status, and the next AE cycle has not been announced.
BPSC AE 2025 (Advt. 29, 30 & 31/2025) — Key Dates
Advertisement-stage dates are from the official advertisements 29/2025, 30/2025 & 31/2025 themselves.
| Advertisements 29/2025, 30/2025 & 31/2025 published | 28 Apr 2025 |
|---|---|
| Online applications | 30 Apr – 28 May 2025 (closed) |
| Fee payment last date | 28 May 2025 — the advertisement prints no separate fee deadline; the fee could be deposited up to the last date of application |
| Correction / edit window | No dated edit window is printed — entries could be edited before final submission only |
| Written examination | 17 – 19 Jul 2025 (held — per BPSC notices) |
| Next AE cycle | To be announced |
The advertisement itself prints no examination date; the 17–19 July 2025 examination dates are recorded in later official BPSC notices and are attributed as such. A separate BPSC notice dated 14 May 2025 added 16 Building Construction Department vacancies to Advt. 31/2025 (Electrical) — the vacancy figures on this page are the advertisement's original figures.
BPSC AE Eligibility
From Advertisements 29/2025, 30/2025 & 31/2025 — the degree must be in the branch of the post applied for.
You need a degree in Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (the branch of the post) from an Indian university/institute approved by AICTE. A degree from a UGC-recognised deemed university counts only if it was obtained through a regularly conducted technical course — distance-mode technical degrees are not valid. Associate Membership of the Institution of Engineers — having passed Sections A and B of the Institution of Engineers (India) — or an equivalent qualification is also accepted.
Age: minimum 21 years as on 1 August 2024. The maximum age is 37 years for Unreserved (Male), 40 years for Backward Class / Extremely Backward Class (Male & Female) and Unreserved (Female), and 42 years for SC / ST (Male & Female). On top of this, department-wise maximum-age eligibility cut-off dates apply — see the official advertisement for the table for your department. Printed relaxations: Bihar Government servants get 5 more years, PwD candidates a further 10 years, and ex-servicemen 3 years plus their period of service (actual age not to exceed 57 years on the application date); a contractual Assistant Engineer service-period relaxation is also provided. The retirement age is stated as 60 years.
- Largest blocks: AE (Civil), Water Resources — 351 posts; AE (Civil), Rural Works — 231; AE (Civil), Road Construction — 117
- Fee concession of ₹200 applies only to Bihar State SC/ST candidates, permanent-resident Bihar women and PwD candidates with 40% or more disability
- Department-wise maximum-age cut-off dates are printed in the advertisement — check your department before assuming eligibility
BPSC AE Exam Pattern
Six objective papers, each of 1 hour and 100 marks. Papers 1 and 2 are qualifying only — only Papers 3 to 6 are counted.
| Paper | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 — General English (qualifying only) | 100 | 1 hour |
| Paper 2 — General Hindi (qualifying only) | 100 | 1 hour |
| Paper 3 — General Studies | 100 | 1 hour |
| Paper 4 — General Engineering Science | 100 | 1 hour |
| Paper 5 — Branch paper (Civil / Mechanical / Electrical) | 100 | 1 hour |
| Paper 6 — Branch paper (Civil / Mechanical / Electrical) | 100 | 1 hour |
| Counted total (Papers 3 + 4 + 5 + 6) | 400 | — |
A minimum of 30 marks in each of Paper 1 and Paper 2 is compulsory — failing either language paper means the candidature is not considered. The advertisement does NOT print the number of questions per paper, and it does NOT state any negative marking — neither figure appears on this page because neither is official. For merit, the written examination is weighted to 75 marks (marks obtained ÷ total examination marks × 75) and contractual work experience adds up to 25 marks (5 marks per completed working year, fractional years pro-rata).
BPSC AE Syllabus — What to Study
The advertisement structures the written examination as these six papers — this is the full official structure it prints.
General English — Paper 1 (Qualifying)
- Qualifying paper only — a minimum of 30 marks is compulsory
- Marks are not counted in the 400-mark total
General Hindi — Paper 2 (Qualifying)
- Qualifying paper only — a minimum of 30 marks is compulsory
- Marks are not counted in the 400-mark total
General Studies — Paper 3
- Counted in the final total — 100 marks, 1 hour
General Engineering Science — Paper 4
- Counted in the final total — 100 marks, 1 hour
- Common to Civil, Mechanical and Electrical candidates
Branch Paper I — Paper 5
- Civil Engineering — for Advt. 29/2025 candidates
- Mechanical Engineering — for Advt. 30/2025 candidates
- Electrical Engineering — for Advt. 31/2025 candidates
Branch Paper II — Paper 6
- Second paper in the candidate's own branch — Civil, Mechanical or Electrical
- Papers 5 and 6 together carry 200 of the 400 counted marks
The advertisement prints this six-paper structure (subject, objective type, duration and full marks) but does not print a topic-wise syllabus or the number of questions per paper — nothing beyond the printed structure is claimed here.
BPSC AE Photo & Signature Rules
Exactly as printed in Advertisements 29/2025, 30/2025 & 31/2025. There is no scanned-photograph upload — the photograph is captured live by webcam.
The signature dimensions above are reproduced exactly as printed in the advertisement. Because the photograph is captured live and no preset applies, there is no BPSC AE resizer preset — the generic signature tool below can still help you prepare a signature file.
How to Apply for BPSC AE
The 2025 application window is closed. The official process prescribed by the advertisements was:
- 1Open the BPSC online application system from bpsc.bihar.gov.in and open the application for Advertisement No. 29/2025, 30/2025 or 31/2025 (Assistant Engineer — Civil / Mechanical / Electrical).
- 2Register and fill the application form for your branch and department preferences.
- 3Capture the live photograph with a webcam — no photograph file is uploaded.
- 4Upload your signature twice — once in English and once in Hindi — exactly per the printed specification (maximum 20 KB; width 150–220 px; height 250–320 px, as printed).
- 5Pay the application fee online and submit the form by 28 May 2025; the fee could be deposited up to that last date if not paid while applying.
- 6Entries could be edited before final submission; after submission, an erroneous application could only be cancelled and filled afresh (the fee was neither refunded nor adjusted).
Fees: ₹750 for General and all other candidates; ₹200 for SC/ST candidates of Bihar State, permanent-resident women candidates of Bihar State (reserved and unreserved), and PwD candidates with 40% or more disability. Bank charges are extra, and candidates who did not use Aadhaar as identity proof paid an additional ₹200 biometric fee.
Documents Required — With Sizes
From Advertisements 29/2025, 30/2025 & 31/2025 (application instructions). No file format is printed for the signature in the advertisement.
- Live photograph — captured by webcam while filling the form; no photo file is uploaded Live capture
- Signature in English Max 20 KB · 150–220 × 250–320 px (as printed)
- Signature in Hindi Max 20 KB · 150–220 × 250–320 px (as printed)
- Aadhaar as identity proof in the online application — candidates who do not use Aadhaar as ID pay an additional ₹200 biometric fee ₹200 extra without Aadhaar
BPSC AE Minimum Qualifying Marks (Official)
The minimum qualifying marks in the written examination prescribed in Advertisements 29/2025, 30/2025 & 31/2025. No cycle cut-off is published on this page.
| Category | Minimum qualifying marks (written examination) |
|---|---|
| General | 40% |
| Backward Class | 36.5% |
| Extremely Backward Class | 34% |
| SC / ST / Women / PwD | 32% |
In addition, a minimum of 30 marks in each of the qualifying papers — General English (Paper 1) and General Hindi (Paper 2) — is compulsory; failing either means the candidature is not considered.
BPSC AE — Frequently Asked Questions
Is any BPSC AE form open right now (October 2026)?
No. The last AE advertisements are 29/2025, 30/2025 and 31/2025 dated 28 Apr 2025, whose application window closed on 28 May 2025. The next cycle has not been announced.
How many vacancies were there in BPSC AE 2025?
1,024 posts as originally printed — 984 Civil (Advt. 29/2025), 36 Mechanical (Advt. 30/2025) and 4 Electrical (Advt. 31/2025). The largest blocks are Water Resources (Civil) with 351 and Rural Works (Civil) with 231. The advertisement notes the number may increase or decrease.
What was the BPSC AE application fee?
₹750 for General and all other candidates; ₹200 for SC/ST candidates of Bihar State, for permanent-resident women candidates of Bihar State (all categories), and for PwD candidates with 40% or more disability. Bank charges are extra, and candidates who did not use Aadhaar as identity proof paid an additional ₹200 biometric fee.
What is the selection process for BPSC AE?
Selection is on the marks of the written (objective) competitive examination, weighted to 75 marks, plus up to 25 marks for contractual work experience (5 marks per completed year, calculated pro-rata for part years).
How many papers are there in BPSC AE, and which marks count?
Six objective papers of 100 marks and 1 hour each: General English and General Hindi (both qualifying — a minimum of 30 marks in each is compulsory), General Studies, General Engineering Science, and two branch papers. Only Papers 3–6 count, a total of 400 marks.
Is there negative marking in BPSC AE?
The 29–31/2025 advertisements do not state any negative marking, and they do not print the number of questions per paper. Neither figure should be taken from any other source as official.
What are the qualifying marks in the BPSC AE written examination?
General 40%, Backward Class 36.5%, Extremely Backward Class 34%, and SC/ST/Women/PwD 32% — in addition to the compulsory 30-mark minimum in each of the two qualifying language papers.
What is the age limit and qualification for BPSC AE?
A degree in the relevant branch (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical) from an AICTE-approved institution (Institution of Engineers Sections A & B also accepted; distance-mode technical degrees are not valid). Minimum age 21 years as on 1 Aug 2024; maximum 37 years for Unreserved (Male), 40 for BC/EBC and Unreserved (Female), and 42 for SC/ST — with department-wise maximum-age cut-off dates printed in the advertisement, plus printed relaxations.
What photograph and signature size does BPSC prescribe for AE?
The photograph is captured live with a webcam — no photo size is printed. For the signature (one in English and one in Hindi), the advertisement prints: size not exceeding 20 KB, width 150–220 px and height 250–320 px, exactly as printed; no file format is printed.
What stage has the BPSC AE 2025 cycle reached?
Applications closed on 28 May 2025, and BPSC notices record the examinations as held on 17–19 July 2025. No result status is stated on this page, and the next cycle is To be announced.